BlackTreeTV just released this footage of Musiq Soulchild talking about his appreciation for Soul Music’s forefathers and Janelle Monae during Grammy weekend. After the jump check out Rap-Up presents 10 Questions For Musiq Soulchild.
1. Do you read reviews of your music?
Not all of them. I like to get a general scope of what people are saying, but I allow people around me to get into all of that. I know they’re not going to just tell me anything because they are invested in it as well. My brother, my manager, the record label, they’ll keep it real with me like, “You know what? People aren’t really feeling this record for whatever reason.”
2. Which artist would you like to collaborate with?
Ryan Leslie. I think he is hugely and grossly underrated. He’s one of those rare dudes that do everything and that doesn’t come around often. He does everything and does it well. He writes, sings, plays, makes beats, raps, and he understands the concept of showmanship. Lalah Hathaway is another one. She’s a core audience favorite but she doesn’t get the same popularity as some more exposed artists and that’s a shame.
3. The leading lady in the “Anything” video is pretty dolled up compared to those in some of your past clips. What’s your type of woman?
I don’t really have a type! This was the same conversation we were having when I actually was picking women for the video. I didn’t pick the girl in the video [for “Anything”]. I mean she’s awesome, but I didn’t pick her. I can’t speak in particular; I can only speak in parameters. I would say that I would like for her to be more natural than not. Not that I have anything against weaves and anything like that, but I would prefer more natural because I’m more of a realist. I would prefer less makeup. I would prefer realistic outfits. Everyone doesn’t have the privilege of being glamorous everyday, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not beautiful. And it doesn’t have to be all earthy. That’s the reason why I have a thing against the whole neo-soul [look]. It makes it feel like girls are supposed to be a certain way. There are people who are natural and beautiful who don’t put themselves in a neo-soul category.
4. Do you ever write your own status on Facebook?
I’m not really into the Facebook statuses. I made the mistake of getting personally involved with fans and, surprisingly and unfortunately, that’s not always a pleasant experience because some people just don’t know how to act. I don’t know what their perspective on it is but sometimes they don’t realize that they’re talking to a real person. They feel like they can say whatever they want to an artist. I’m probably as professional as they come but I’m a person too. I am invested.
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