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When Dionne Farris left Arrested Development, one of the most popular and critically acclaimed new acts of the '90s, there were two general reactions to her departure: Either success had gone to her head or she was plain crazy.
The truth is, the singer-whose backing vocals imbued the group's 1993 Grammy-winning hit "Tennessee" with a stirring soulfulness-had become so disillusioned with the process of making music and the toll it had taken on the group that she had to leave in order to rekindle her passion.
That's a surprise given that the hip-hop collective's music was heralded for its positive vibes. Fans of the group assumed that the goodwill it showcased...