Keri Hilson Inspiring Comeback In Music After 15 Years & Overcoming Depression

Angie Martinez IRL

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Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Music

5 • 939 Ratings

🗓️ 11 September 2025

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Singer and songwriter Keri Hilson joins Angie Martinez to discuss her comeback to the music industry after 15 years with her latest album, We Need To Talk: Love. Keri explains why she left the music industry, why she is returning, and everything in between. She confides in Angie about her struggle with depression and what methods she took to overcome that. Keri discusses her outlook on love after she left an 11-year relationship, embracing life with no fear, and to never settle. Angie then asks some In Real Life questions.

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0:00: Keri Hilson introduction
5:00: Keri Hilson on struggle and regret
17:30: Social media influence in music industry
19:00: Unpacking the breakup following 11-year relationship, and Keri’s hiatus from the music industry
21:00: In depth conversation on depression
33:00: When Keri Hilson overcame depression
36:00: Keri Hilson’s childhood
40:00: Keri Hilson’s return to music after 15 years
44:00: Keri Hilson’s viewpoint on love and relationships
53:00: In Real Life bowl questions
1:15:00: Keri Hilson’s latest music and thought process behind album

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1:38.1	Like, just knock me down if you have to. Please, like, rip it out of my hands if you must.
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