Rap-Up.com || Miguel Tells Other Artists to Stay Out of His Lane

Miguel has a stern warning for the competition: Stay out of his lane or he will “f**k you up.” The R&B crooner is taking a tough stance when it comes to his music and those who try to imitate his style.

The 25-year-old is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to his 2010 debut All I Want Is You. “It’s definitely a progressive album,” he told Mina SayWhat on Philadelphia radio station Power 99. “I would describe it as being progressive in the sense that I’m taking a lot of my more alternative influences and incorporating them.”

Over the past few months he released his trilogy of Art Dealer Chic micro EPs to give fans a taste of his new direction. “‘Adorn’ is a great segway because it’s very soulful, but still has some alternative elements,” he said. “I think that’s what makes it really cool. It’s a very honest representation of where I’m at, but it’s just a segway.”

But those who attempt to adopt his sound should take caution. “I’m just gonna say, ‘Don’t nobody out there step into my fu**in’ lane. Stay where you’re at,’” he warned. “I’m a competitive person and what I’m saying is I’m solidifying my lane and don’t fu**ing come over here ’cause I will f**k you up.”

He explained himself further. “I want everyone to express themselves in a unique way. I’m saying that in an aggressive way ’cause that’s how I really feel, but what I mean by that is find your own thing to do and create your own lane.”

Don’t expect many features on his sophomore album. “I’m a man who wants to stand on his own two feet. I don’t need a fu**ing co-sign. I don’t need that shit,” he said, while adding, “I can’t tell you who I may feature on this next album, but I guarantee you that it will be unexpected.”

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What the ...
June 6th, 2012 at 7:02 am
I guess.

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gee.el Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:31 am
@What the …, i love your comment

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M. Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
@What the …, This dude need to win sme Grammys hell even sme BET awards before he can get so cocky

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Say word Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:28 pm
@What the …, Have you heard Adorn yet?

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@HOODKENaughty
June 6th, 2012 at 7:07 am
WELP…

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THE REAL TYLER*
June 6th, 2012 at 7:13 am
REALLY…. YOU’VE ONLY HAD 1 SONG

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Treyy Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:53 am
@THE REAL TYLER*,

All I Want Is You – hit.
Sure Thing – huge hit.
Quickie – hit.
Lotus Flower Bomb.
Girls Like You.

DO your research.

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gee.el Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:31 am
@Treyy, sure thing and quick came out 3 years ago. that shits old, just saying.

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JimBob Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
@gee.el, Why does it matter how old it is? It still became a big hit.

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C1 Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:27 pm
@Treyy, ummmm do your research you rat those may get airplay but its no hit, Sorry My Firend(Latino Voice)

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Will Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:59 am
@THE REAL TYLER* 1 song what u mean? Every single he dropped was a hit. All I Want Is You, Sure Thing and Quickee, Sure Thing being his biggest hit it went #1 On Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Charts and stayed there for weeks. Miguel is a very talented artist and he has a reason to be cocky about his sound because nobody is doing it. I wouldnt want anyone stealing my sound either honestly cause its what seperates you from the rest of the competition.

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Breezy Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
@Will, Miguel? Is that u boo? Smh.

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Replay
June 6th, 2012 at 7:16 am
I dont know how people can enjoy his music this dude cant sing live too

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hhhhhhaa please! Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:59 am
@Replay, is that so? keep not knowing, Miguel’s one of the only niggas out there that actually sings live and kills it! no lip syncing for him!FOH

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Nonsence Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
@Replay, please youtube Miguel Sure thing Live on Regis & Kelly…. I assure you this man can sing.

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dnfl Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:34 am
@Replay, you are joking right ……..

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say whaaaaaaaaaaaat1
June 6th, 2012 at 7:18 am
ma dude YOU ARE NOT relevant enough to be this damn cocky!!

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GOOD>YM
June 6th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Word, too many lazy artists copying other’s styles, do ur fcking thing stop copying

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Neickha Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:55 am
@GOOD>YM, But we all know he’s influenced by prince so…

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hhhhhhaa please! Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am
@Neickha, i like tthat, you said influennced. being influenced doesn’t mean you’re copying someone’s style. Miguel is doing something different, he has his own lane…

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YM
June 6th, 2012 at 7:18 am
Miqurl, please stop it. You have like half a song out. Your lane is more like 1/16 of a shoulder. Stop it.

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WZRD Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
@YM, I’m going to the graveyard now. Bye guys!

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JustSayin.. Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:58 pm
@YM, LMAO .. funny> Miguel is a wicked artist and his music is hot but i think he bein alil too cocky

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XO till we overdose
June 6th, 2012 at 7:22 am
He’s a good artist. Not good enough to be this cocky…
Plenty of artists have more creative sounds like him who don’t act as cocky. He needs to stop acting like he invented music. He’s a creative alternative R&B artist, not god.

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keakealeaks
June 6th, 2012 at 7:22 am
OYU TELL THEM BOO!!! lol

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locd down
June 6th, 2012 at 7:26 am
Who is this nigga?

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jdq
June 6th, 2012 at 7:28 am
His cockiness is kind of annoying. He needs to be humble.

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#RihannaNAVi
June 6th, 2012 at 7:28 am
What lane?

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Tiffany Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 9:36 am
@#RihannaNAVi, LOL xxxx

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hmm
June 6th, 2012 at 7:31 am
his lane as in his style of music..you ppl can’t comprehend for shit..

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XO till we overdose Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 9:38 am
@hmm, You’re the one failing to comprehend. Everybody knows what he means by lane, it’s just that he’s speaking as if he invented a new style of music and he’s claiming rights to it when plenty of artists have and do make music that’s similar.
People try to copy legends like mj or prince, not brand new artists with 2 minor hits…

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TUNED Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 9:47 am
@hmm, just what i was thinking…smh

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Redchainsaw
June 6th, 2012 at 7:40 am
Who’s copying his style of music? Did he invent something new? His last album was “okay” nothing groundbreaking the ony stand out tracks were Sure Thing , All I Want Is You , Pay Me & Quickie

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dodo
June 6th, 2012 at 7:40 am
I dont think anybody takes this dude seriously.

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V
June 6th, 2012 at 7:56 am
Unless Miguel was as huge as Prince, yeah.. okay.. I might respect that. I don’t think speaking like that to a magazine – before his sophomore album is released – is going to grab him positive publicity.

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kevin Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 8:43 am
@V, He’ll never have a career like Prince’s,if he continues with this whole i’m better than everyone else atitude,he’ll start losing fans left and right! Prince was one of a kind ,their will never be another Prince!

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bfan
June 6th, 2012 at 8:05 am
It sounds like Miguel is trying to do what Brandy did with “Full Moon”…… so its not your style Miguel. Sorry bout it.

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Really Tho??? Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 8:18 am
@bfan, How u gonna compare miguels progression to Brandys Full Moon you sound really dumb. Miguel is creating his own lane with progressive sound that nobodys doing does that mean hes trying to be Brandy like what in the flying fuk are you smoking? Miguel is a male artist who is pushing the limits of music not just r&b but incorporating alternative and other genres into his sound but still making it his and not copying anyone.

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Y
June 6th, 2012 at 8:12 am
I love his music but his cockiness is overwhelming & clouds his music. like a false sense of entitlement

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WonderLand19
June 6th, 2012 at 8:24 am
Love this guy! Continue to do you Miguel!

My favortite male artists are

Chris Brown, Miguel,Usher, Luke James, Kevin McCall,Tylar James and Mateo.

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Just Saying Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
@WonderLand19, good choice of music…but i would take off mateo and add brandon hines.

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WonderLand19 Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
@Just Saying, Let me Youtube him, thks for the heads up!

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Jordan Gabriel
June 6th, 2012 at 8:39 am
I respect that, I respect Miguel because what he does is real, not driven by album sales and ‘flavors of the month’. His music is real, different and he has his own sound. I respect the fact that he’s keeping it real by saying ‘I will F you up’. He’s not trying to play the bad guy, or the good guy, he’s not playing, he’s being himself. At a time where I hated R&B, he made me rediscover it.

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SdotB Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
@Jordan Gabriel, *yawn*…he’s a p@$$y and so is his music…

next…

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isaac1818
June 6th, 2012 at 8:40 am
ummm. Not to long a go he was beefin’ over hair. He can have several seats.

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kevin
June 6th, 2012 at 8:40 am
Wow him using threats against other artists! Real mature! I heard some song by him and you clearly hear the infulence of Prince in it! Has this guy even had a hit song yet?! He seems real igorant and cocky! He has the talent,he just needs to drop the atitude and he’ll go far!

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NOChildNotToday
June 6th, 2012 at 8:48 am
Please… This dude came out jackin’ Jon B’s style… He has a few jams but by no means has the catalog to call anyone out…

Google “LeVar Thomas”. That dude can sit Miguel down!

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Really Tho??? Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:07 am
@NOChildNotToday, But who is Levar Thomas ive never heard of that dude in my life. Miguel has made a name for himself. I dotn understand how ppl hate on this dude when hes the one who brought real R&B back while people like chris brown, trey songz etc come with this commercialized bullshit. Miguel is a REAL artist.

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Try again Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:08 am
@Really Tho???, I’m actually laughing that this dude has stans. Chris Brown has ALWAYS been a Pop/R&B artist. Music is music btw. The correction path is where you need to be headed.

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SdotB Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
@Really Tho???, please explain to me what real R&B is?? as far as I know R&B has always been on a mainstream level and somewhat commercial…

unless ur referring to “soul” music…now that’s a bit different…

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THE MALEZ
June 6th, 2012 at 8:53 am
He’s soo TALENTED that its sad…

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Breeangel
June 6th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Miguel I only like two of your songs: Sure Thing, and All I Want is You (and I only liked this song because of J Cole not you). Your style is not innovative because you bite off of Prince so of course so expect other people will too. Your already big head is getting to big and you didnt even get nominated for a Grammy :(. So in Makael from the Skorpion show voice*” Please have several seats.

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georgia23 Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:36 am
@Breeangel, I’m sorry… I just have to say this. He is not even CLOSE to biting from Prince. Prince had a swag, style and ALL the talent to match. For the current state of R&B, Miguel is the exception to the rule and he does create some very unique vibes and hooks which are very much his own style. But don’t put him in there with Prince. That dude is a legend. Miguel is good, but he’s nowhere near there yet.

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SdotB Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
@georgia23, Bottom line is, Miguel didn’t create ANYTHING NEW…he’s highly influenced by OTHER ARTISTS…so he needs to sit his scrawny azz down in a corny or something…

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SdotB Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
@SdotB, in a corner* ; )

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Dave
June 6th, 2012 at 8:59 am
Well he is always going off about something, but if that’s how he feels, that’s how he feels.

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Nina
June 6th, 2012 at 9:06 am
SMH at all of you comparing Miguel to Prince. I like Miguel, but Prince is a fucking genius- not only is he an incredible singer, but he could pretty much play every instrument known to man. He has more talent than most of the people in the industry today.

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Who Gonna Check Me Boo
June 6th, 2012 at 9:12 am
wtf is this lame talking about… he so turnt me off

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Luke
June 6th, 2012 at 9:14 am
He’s talking to Usher! Haha Ushers new album is a total rip off of his style!!

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Love Life Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 10:09 am
@Luke, Naw not at all. Miguel and Usher are good friends and Miguel helped write material for Ushers new album. They have totally different styles and sounds.

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SQ
June 6th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I think you mean “segue”, not segway…

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Triniti
June 6th, 2012 at 9:38 am
I like Miguel, but damn…why the hell is everybody so hostile?

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sam
June 6th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Message to Miquel: Go Kill yourself!

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Sharp Tongue
June 6th, 2012 at 10:08 am
That’s funny he say that but whose been checking for Miguel lately? I’ll wait….

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georgia23
June 6th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I love Miguel’s music and I think he does very innovative work so I’m a fan… HOWEVER, chill. Music should be your passion and your heart should be in it, but I don’t think all the swearing and aggressiveness was necessary. You carved your own lane and it’s only right that other people find their own lane as well. That message could have been conveyed without all that extra color he splashed on it.

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hhhhhhaa please! Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 11:01 am
@georgia23, i totaly agree!

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almostpia Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
@georgia23, I echo your sentiment.

I enjoy Miguel’s music but what he is doing is a culmination of what Prince and Pharrell Williams have done with music. What he is doing sonically is new to the current generation of music enthusiasts but for those who listened to music from the 70s and 80s, his sound is similar to those decades of R&B, soul, rock and funk.

Personally, I think Miguel feels disrespected because he is a very creative person but, unfortunately, the gatekeepers of mainstream music only “blesses” a handful of Black artists to have crossover appeal and I believe that is what Miguel wants. He wants to have the same draw as an Usher but has not been given the chance or the professional machine to achieve that feat.

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Blake Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
@almostpia, I agree i think he’s a lil salty about that

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poe
June 6th, 2012 at 11:00 am
oh girl please…ur lane is colored with skittles…u had some cute songs, nothing to give u ur own lane yet….calm the braggadocious ‘tude down!

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Knows Greatness
June 6th, 2012 at 11:12 am
I’m surprised at the response most of you guys are giving to Miguel b/c he’s speaking firmly yet humbly. It’s didn’t it was cocky to say that you know who you are, know your lane and you would like for other people to know who they are and find their lane. Also, I think people like Brandy, who I think is so talented, need to take notes. There’s nothing I despise more than when artist feel pressed about having their hottest peer feature on their album to get attention. Brandy is trying to make a come back and decided to dedicate both of her leading singles to features. smh Right but wrong move… it will def get people snapping and liking the single but I won’t get her the respect she needs to sustain and reemerge as a power house. Say what you want but I bet Miguel has your attention. Rather he’s infamous or famous in your eyes now, if he backs what he’s talking, you will walk away respecting him and he will be here for years to come. I respect stern yet humble people who say what they mean and mean with they say. I’ma be a beast and you can a beast too type people… Death to everybody following suit and ft Chris Brown, 2 Chainz and blah… can we focus on your talent first? Shit… I hate that Ciara!!!! Love you but hate that you are being a follower… so not the move upon a return! Ok, I’m done…smh

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SdotB Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
@Knows Greatness, let’s be honest…this generation of music has A VERY SHORT ATTENTION SPAN!! So yes, having a feature that is “hot” is a smart business move…that’s how it’s always been…top artists get more attention for feats…

Now i say this…as long as the feature adds something of quality to the record, then it’s all good…if the feature is just on the record just to be on the record with no quality input, then yes….that’s a copout move…

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Knows Greatness Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:29 am
@SdotB, yeah, it’s smart… I agree but I think what Miguel was saying features aren’t needed. If he was to get a quality ft it would def add but he wants to prove him and his music can stand alone. In doing so people will appreciate and be able to focus on his talents first. That mindset set is what I explain to people often as being selfish at the right time. As a rising artist who truly believes in their talents and craft… I def think being selfish and wanting consumers to see you first is risky but if pulled off… a damn good move. But yeah, again.. you are right…. smart it is. But I’m def a risk taker./lol

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Miles
June 6th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Miguel is easily in the top 5 best R&B artist right now, with one of the most original styles.
Miguel >>>>> Chris Brown, Trey Songz,Jeremih, Omarion

Miguel = Usher, Ne-Yo, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd

Its not about the amount of hits someone has. Its about the quality of music, and his has some of the best quality

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Courtney Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
@Miles, NO you DID NOT just put Chris Brown in a category with flopping artist. The hatred….. MY SWEET LAWD….. Every time I see you on a post commenting about Chris Brown…. The hatred! Chris Brown has quality, honey. He would border line be on Trey Songz level if he didn’t have QUALITY. He wasn’t even relevant in the music industry for two years and came back slaying because of QUALITY. Usher? Going off his upcoming album, you might want to sit your ass DOWN. Usher just went pop and doesn’t even know how to. Ne-Yo ass done went pop. Chris Brown has ALWAYS been original. Who does Miguel think he is? Prince and Morris Day. But that’s original right? DON’T.

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...... Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
@Courtney, He had nerve for that one.

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Miles Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
@Courtney, Usher is one of the greatest R&B artist of all time. His new album is perfect. and Miguel is overall more talented than Chris Brown. Miguel is a songwriter/producer. People like him are the reason Chris Brown has hits. It’s not hate. Chris Brown is far from Original

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Rihnavii Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 3:45 am
@Miles, Um, Miguel didn’t write nor produce anything of Chris Brown’s. Chris is a writer/producer. Miguel isn’t better than Chris Brown. Chris Brown is more original than half the artist today. Usher’s new album is mess, only because he decided to seek pop and that’s not really his strong hold. You clearly see things from a different view, but Chris Brown and Usher are the best R&B male artist doing it. That was stupid to put him in a category with flopping artist. Miguel need to humble himself because he is in NO position to be cocky. Point blank.

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Knows Greatness Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:22 am
@Miles,Yo I agree with everything you say but I do think Chris makes good music at the least. Don’t think he’s as original or as talented as Miguel… and Usher is just overall more sound but Chris has perfected making hits. sn: we all do know hits and impeccable music are different right? But yeah, all Chris music isn’t the best thing walking but they all have the instant commercial/radio appeal so that the audience is attracted.

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Miles Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:45 am
@Knows Greatness, I think Chris Brown is incredibly talented. But IMO the quality of his music is just slightly above average. He is mainly an incredible dancer. I dnt think he is original solely because every song is about sex, money, and love. The same thing every r&b artist I compared him to are all about. And he works with the same producers every single album
To me, singers like Usher reinvents himself evry album
Miguel has a more versatile sound and a more refreshing and soothing voice to me(no homo)
And then there are artist like Frank Ocean who Sing about wider topics such as abortions, the war n Iraq, and drugs. Thats more original to me

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Liyah Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:34 am
@Miles, Wait, most of Usher and Miguel’s music is about sex and love as well. I think all R&B artist have more records that do. All of Chris music isn’t about just those three either. Chris just opened to singing/rapping about current life issues. You should consider looking that up. Frank Ocean is great. Miguel reminds me of Llyod and Prince. You can compare him to so many artist. That’s what I don’t like. What he’s doing, I hear a lot these days. Chris didn’t get signed for being a dancer. The guy has a gift. He’s producing, directing, writing, singing, rapping, drawing, and dancing. He also has his own toy. He never wanted to be typical urban. He wanted to be more like MJ and Stevie Wonder because they were able to cross over to different genres. That’s a motive all artist should have. Miguel has talent but that whole bubbly moment you just had, doesn’t suit. Chris gives music for all. If you want a dance record, he has it. Inspirational record, he has it. Soothing, he has it. Baby making, he has it. Hood, he has it. THAT’S why he’s one of the best artist of our time.

Miles Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 9:48 am
@Liyah, Yeah But back in the day Usher was more creative with his music. For Exp. Confessions was a story completely made up that have nothing to do with his life. And Miguel is a very descriptive artist, For Example, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. no I hate, I just dn’t Chris Brown is a extrodinary artist musically. I think he a pretty Decent Director. F.A.M.E is the only thing i can give him the was a near perfect cd. Everything else was just Average. Most major hip-hop fans will tell anyone that CB is a decent rapper but he is nowhere near great.

Liyah Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:23 am
@Miles, Confessions was his best album; most definitely. That still doesn’t change where he stands today. A lot of critics think that album was based off of true events because his relationship crashed right after. Yes, he denied but artist tell lies to stay out of the media. So, idk about that. Every artist has that one best album. I think Chris’ best album was Graffiti. The realest stuff I’ve heard from a R&B artist in quite some time. But if you’re talking about “fake” stories put into music, you still need to do your research. Miguel needs to step it up, not be cocky. Chris is rapping, not becoming a strict rapper. So, obviously he isn’t the best, but he does have a few bars on his hands.

Knows Greatness Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:16 am
Yo @Miles, you wrote Omarion but it’s Maybach O now./lol sn: Omarion is my boy but this Maybach O situation it a bit much. My dude looks like he’s slightly losing his marbles. I do hope all is well. 0_o

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Miles Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
@Liyah, well Confessions was based on Jermaine Dupri’s life not his. And i’m saying that it takes talent when an artist portrays a story that isn’t true. Such as Eminem’s song “Stan” and “Kim”.

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Liyah Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
@Miles, You just said Confessions was a story completely made up. Now it’s based off of Jermaine Dupri’s life. K. What you have to understand is, Chris isn’t just about R&B. Usher was. I understand what you mean, though.

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Miles Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
@Liyah, My bad. I was trying to say that he was singing about topics that weren’t present in his life. and I think He portrayed another man’s story well

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Liyah Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
@Miles, Ok.

Knows Greatness Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 11:39 pm
@Miles, after reading your thoughts… I understand and agree with you about Chris. The sound of his music is good but yeah, not that creative when it comes to themes, and how stories are told. Great points.
me
June 6th, 2012 at 12:44 pm
Really Miguel…..just take that shit as a compliment. Artists kill me when they get to a certain status, and start getting cocky. I like him as an artist tho…

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JimBob
June 6th, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Why is he cussing like this?

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me Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 7:24 am
@JimBob, HAHAHAHA! RIGHT! Ive never heard him talk like this.

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Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson
June 6th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
Today, June 6, 2012 @ 4:09 p.m. I am no longer a fan of Miguel. How can he be talking about staying in your own lane when you are still a rookie. Miguel sit down.

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rill Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 3:23 pm
@Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson, wow if this is all it took for you to not be a fan anymore, you weren’t a true fan to begin with

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dnfl Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:40 am
@Mrs. Tremaine Aldon Neverson, LOLOL

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Ken Barbie
June 6th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
You can’t say you defined a lane until you start setting records and trends and obviously the facts state that he is not leading the pack so. Ssssssshhhhhhhh o_O

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Kahari
June 6th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Miguel is clearly having a moment of cockiness. And it’s quite surprising to see someone so new into the industry as an artist try to cement their musical imprint. Mind you, Miguel’s musical journey has been a slow one—his debut album only sold 11,000 copies and quickly fell off the charts. And it wasn’t until nearly a year after his first single flopped (“All I Want Is You” feat. J. Cole—even the hottest anticipated rapper couldn’t save that record), “Sure Thing” saved him. The critics panned the musical style as inconsistent and weak vocal ability. To this day, All I Want Is You is barely at 250,000 units.

Many people have complained about his artistry on social networks about his unprofessionalism (being late to his own shows) and overly sexual stage tactics (groping himself, stimulating masturbation, and his effeminate clothing style). As far as his music goes, the album was good. It was a eclectic mix: R&B, reggae, electra, Hip-Hop. Nothing as innovative as he is caking it up to be. Besides, other artist are mixing genres of music just like he did with All I Want Is You. Like Dawn Richard, for instance. The traditional R&B sound has become something more futuristic and electronic based, however singing is no longer at the base of this, but a more rapping like-singy song style that many R&B artist have adapted to.

I don’t know if Miguel is as arrogant as he seemed in this interview or if he strongly believes in himself and his artistry, but we can only wait and see if this upcoming album is as “progressive” as he states it to be. Until then, this interview has left a bittersweet taste in my mouth about him as a artist.

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Yas
June 6th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
When a hot song goes to your head.

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brandon
June 6th, 2012 at 1:51 pm
He’s hella corney, and he can’t sing that well live but he does make good music, I can’t front!…arrogance is never a good look.

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jamie
June 6th, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Chile please….people have been gay for years!!!!

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Oil & Water
June 6th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
True innovation usually speaks for itself, if not suddenly, it will down the road

I appreciate when entertainers try to do unique things, but when you have to make announcements about how different you are, it comes off as a try hard

Without his little ‘declaration’, we could already tell he was trying to be unique…the profane speech about the obvious only makes him seem desperate

And if your truly unique, no one can copy it, they can only imitate

Miguel, if you’re trying to be baby Morris Day or the male Erykah Badu, then by all means shut-up, do you, and release the album…

most of y’all (especially the guys) are never as creative as they try so hard to be anyway

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andy
June 6th, 2012 at 2:32 pm
LOLOLOL ok miguel, it’s not like anyone takes you seriously anyway…

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rill
June 6th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
A lil cockiness never hurt anybody I been a fan and I’m looking forward to his next LP..Y’all must like your artist to be weak and humble 24/7

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Diego
June 6th, 2012 at 3:32 pm
Does he even have a lane he is not established enough to talk shit yet lol

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Chris Brown Lost
June 6th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
Did somebody really say Chris Brown has “always been original”? Chris Brown? Original? LMFAO, you delusional stans.

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Risky Reply:
June 6th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
@Chris Brown Lost, Chris Brown doesn’t really resemble anyone. If anything, people will say MJ, dancing wise, but no. His style is different and he came in the music industry always being R&B/Pop. He does think he’s a thug though, lmfao. His fans laugh that off but when someone places a opinion, that doesn’t mean they’re stans. I could call you a hater but hell, I don’t give a fuck about you so, yeah lmfao.

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Ken Barbie Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Risky, You’re bugging, the whole bad boy rep, the whole R&B vulgarity and personality was modeled after Bobby Brown’s early career. Chris Brown is strongly mimicking Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, Usher and Ginuwine. Its nothing new. Learn your music and # Try again!

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I wish a nigga woods Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
@Ken Barbie, You know what’s funny? I’ve NEVER seen anyone compare him to those people except MJ. Chris Brown doesn’t sound, look, sing, nor dance (he’s way better) like Usher. Ginuwine? Really? I’m literally on the floor CRYING. What is he doing? What did he do? Those two artist are strictly R&B. Chris has ALWAYS been R&B and pop. I can’t. Chris IDOLIZE Michael Jackson. Usher is the same way except Chris shows it more. Don’t even with Bobby Brown. Chris ain’t no where near him. He showed progress. Get that ass on the correction path. Chris thinks he’s a thug but he’s not rolling around thinking he’s going to steal the crown, trying to be Lil Kim’s carbon copy. Shit, he isn’t even going pop to sell records and didn’t kill a baby. TRY AGAIN, BOO!

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Ken Barbie Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
@I wish a nigga woods, lmao! I like your post, I’m on the floor dying myself, because you made me laugh so hard ima just agree to disagree. I like Chris but he got some work to do on his inner capacity because something up with that young man mentally.

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QA1 Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@Ken Barbie, Um, he’s working on that “mentally” issue. You don’t change overnight but he has grown throughout these past years. Smh, barbie.
justinAngel
June 6th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
I think this guy needs to humble himself a little more instead of “threatening” other artists. This is another example of unprofessionalism in him as an artist, just like last year when he bitched about not being nominated for a Grammy. Let’s all be honest, his music wasn’t hot enough to get that type of recognition. & in what way did he bring “real R&B” back? This is the same dude who said Lloyd was copying his style, what lol?!? Just shut up, make your music, humble yourself & all the rest will come into place. He’s giving the idea that he’s original, but I’m sure most beg to differ. I don’t check for his music or what he doing, but I’ll respect the hustle.

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JB
June 7th, 2012 at 8:02 am
Miguel? Who’s that?

Forget this irrelevant nobody and put on the new Usher album.

snm

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missySOpretty
June 7th, 2012 at 9:19 am
MIGUEL CAN COME ON OVER AND GET THIS PIE A-N-Y-T-I-M-E-!
This my baby daddy and I’m a RIDE or DIE CHICK.

fuck a hater. We good on this side!

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A Realist
June 7th, 2012 at 12:07 pm
I think his ego might be a little too big for his level of fame at the moment.

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mal
June 7th, 2012 at 12:57 pm
LOL HE REALLY NEEDS TO CALM DOWN! ive been a fan of his since 2006. The buzz around him has only JUST begun. I dont like the way he conducted himself in this interview, from the “lane” comment and the unnecessary swearing. His tweets are even becoming very arrogant. Maybe after being 15years in the industry is this type of talk acceptable, even then it probably would sound pathetic. He needs to be careful otherwise he will just be known as that person who is angry at the industry but is seen a nothing but a joke.

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ray Reply:
June 7th, 2012 at 2:00 pm
@mal, I agree with you on that, he’s one of my Inspirations and for him to come out and say something like that really has me raising my brows

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brainfood.com
June 7th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I am really enjoyin’ this conversation. It’s nice to see people respectfully disagreeing with each other about their musical tastes….only a few people was callin’ names and that’s damn good for a rap up feature!

….now if ya’ll could get them girl bloggers to do the same…welp! One step at a time!

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C1
June 7th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
I like Him and he’s talented but I feel if he’s gonna do shit he needs to be full out not that half way shit ., plus he’s has not been in this game to make threats to anyone… & to be Frank he’s biting off “Prince” anyways theirs nothing new under the sun everyone is gonna have similarities to the greats and the rookies it’s the world we live in …

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maya
June 8th, 2012 at 7:58 am
I like his music but he needs to calm down…

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October 2nd, 2012 at 5:44 pm
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Cecileo
October 27th, 2012 at 6:49 pm
Miguel is a good artist but he should be more humble.
Michael Jackson was multi-talented and very humble about it, that’s why he was so successful as a singer/dancer/songwriter/producer. The public love people who are confident but humble about their gifts/abilities/talents. Michael was a legend but was not cocky despite the level of success he achieved, he did not let the fame and fortune go to his head. To this day he still has the best selling album of all time “Thriller” which was released in 1987. R.I.P. To The Legend!

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