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Wale Reveals J. Cole’s Unconventional Approach to Overcoming Writer’s Block
In a surprising twist, rapper Wale has revealed that J. Cole once suggested meditation as a solution to overcome writer’s block.
Speaking in an interview with Billboard, Wale shared a fascinating anecdote about his fellow hip-hop star. “I remember one time we were in the studio, and he was going through some writer’s block,” Wale said. “And I think it was like three or four days in, and we’re not making any progress.”
Wale recalled Cole’s unorthodox approach to break the creative stalemate: “He told me to just meditate with him for a minute. And I’m thinking, ‘What is this?’ But he’s got some of his favorite meditation tracks on, and he’s like, ‘Let’s just sit here and chill.'”
Wale was initially skeptical, but eventually gave in to Cole’s suggestion. “I’ll be honest, at first, I was like, ‘Man, I’m not doing nothing.’ But then we started meditating, and the next thing you know, we’re vibing out to some music, and it just sparked something.”
The unlikely meditation session not only helped Wale overcome his own creative barriers but also inspired him to incorporate mindfulness into his writing process. “I took that lesson with me, and it really helped me get back to making music,” he confessed.
While J. Cole’s unconventional approach may raise some eyebrows, it’s not entirely surprising given his reputation for pushing the boundaries of what hip-hop can be.
Source: https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/wale-j-cole-writers-block-1235947427/
