Top 5 Artists Who Take Long Breaks Between Albums

1. Lauryn Hill
There have been rumors over the last decade that Lauryn has been recording a new album. While she has been a fixture on the tour circuit, a new album has yet to materialize.
Time between albums: 10 years and counting
2. D'Angelo
His personal problems[weight gain, alcoholism]have taken precedence over his music career. It was recently announced that D'Angelo will release a new album through J Records. When can we expect that album? With D'Angelo's track record there is no telling.
Time between albums: 8 years and counting
3. Maxwell
His oft-delayed album, "Black Summers Night" has yet to see the light of day. There have been numerous rumors[including some questionable subject matter]regarding the album's setback. Though Maxwell frequently hits up his MySpace page updating fans nothing is set in stone.
Time between albums: 7 years and counting
4. Michael Jackson
In recent years, Michael Jackson's personal live has overshadowed his music career. Now free of any scandal, Jackson is hard at work on an album to possibly feature Ne-Yo, Will.I.Am, and Akon.
Time between albums: 7 years
5. Sade
This R&B goddess makes sure her albums are worth the 7 year[s] wait. Sade is definitely long overdue for a new studio album.
Time between albums: 7 years
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