![]() You know theres a lot of things into signing somebody, its partly about the chemistry and working well together and feeling like you can do a successful project together. If I feel like we would work well together. If they make great music and I feel they have a marketable talent, then it could work. AHHA: Would you want to sign anymore UK acts? John Legend: I would sign anyone who I think is the right artist to sign no matter where they are from. ![]() If they like all three, then they can buy all three. They dont have to buy her over anyone else. Even if the other ones are pitted against her, at the end of the da, if people are going to like her then they are going to buy her. I think out of all the albums that I have heard this year, thats one of the best ones that came out this year. I think Estelle makes great music and it stands on its own. Im not familiar with either of them, but I dont really care. I just have to love it, I have to enjoy it, I have to think its a good record and think it works you know? If it works, it works right? AHHA: Sticking to Estelle for a second then, did you hear about the debate on soul music and artists like Duffy and Adele? If so, what are your thoughts? John Legend: Yeah I heard about it. Let that get to you, you just got to keep living your life.” -Legend on rumors in the blogs regarding his sexualityĪHHA: Would you like to incorporate House music into your sound maybe? John Legend: I never say that I wont do anything. “I read some of the blogs sometimes, and I think its funny. So she didnt have that m uch convincing to do. John Legend: Its funny as I heard the beat and I was like, Well I dont usually like this kind of music but this sounds really good. I actually wrote the chorus idea and gave her the concept of the song and then she wrote the verses. Shes doing quite well right? AHHA: When I spoke to Estelle, she told me that she first did ∺merican Boy to prove you wrong because you didnt like House music . How could I forget her! Im very proud of Estelle right now. AHHA: Estelle? John Legend: Estelle of course. Andre 3000? John Legend: Other than Andre, we have Kanye on the album, Pharrell was involved as well, Will.I.Am, Ne-Yo wrote a song on the album, and I did a record with Buju Banton. Otherwise it gets boring right? AHHA: Who have you worked with this time around besides Mr. I think with each album I have done given them some of what they expect, but also switched it up a little bit. I mean I think its cool to give people what they want and what they expect, but also put a twist on it. AHHA: Do you feel people have you pigeonholed you or put you in a particular bracket? John Legend: Yeah of course. AHHA: Do you ever get scared of change? John Legend: No, not at all. I think this album is a mixture of the sounds that you heard on Get Lifted and Once Again, but also mixed in with some new stuff. Dont expect me to stay in the same, Im always going to progress and try some different things. I always like to experiment and try different sounds on each of my albums. AHHA: What can you tell me about your new album Evolver? The first single Greenlight is something that I really like, but wasnt something I was expecting from you John Legend: Thats great. I think its a great show and a great idea Im glad to do it with Jay-Z and its going to be a lot of fun tonight. Then they wanted me to do it here, and I said of course. Alternatives: Hey John, so what made you join the THISDAY Festival? John Legend: Well they asked me to do it in Nigeria last year, and we had a great time with them. Legend is currently preparing for the release of his new aptly titled album Evolver, which will be released in the fourth quarter of 2008 and will introduce a new sound for the Neo-Soul crooner.We catch up with the superstar backstage in his dressing room at the prestigious Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, before his performance at the THISDAY Africa Rising event to talk about music, Estelle and those pesky gay rumors. However, as successful as the same old has been for him, he fully understands the need to evolve. But all the success aside, Legend now finds himself in a new space not wanting to seem like a one trick pony or be dubbed as doing the same old. It is definitely a far cry from his days working as a session musician, toiling the nightclub circuit in New York City, Philadelphia, and DC. The most recent being that of British starlet Estelles album Shine, the first lady of Legends HomeSchool record label. From his platinum selling debut Get Lifted and countless Grammy awards, to successfully launching HomeSchool records Legend is a true American success story.
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