Muzo Q&A: Get to know Solomon - ONE OF Rap's first openly gay artists
Leave it to Muzo to piss someone off...
Apparently, I stand corrected. This article was originally titled 'Get to know Solomon: Rap's first openly gay artist.' According to this string on OutHipHop.com, as well as the comments below, Muzo was way off - Solomon is not Rap's first gay artist - I stand corrected. I'll stick to gay club music.
So please accept my apologies, rap enthusiasts. Either way, read on, this is some good shiz and stuff.This article was modified, August 7, 2008, 1:30 a.m.
Get to know one of the first openly gay rappers, Solomon. I find him to be one of the most unique people I've ever encountered, his sexy voice and music rocks - and I think he's cute, but I like bad boys - plus he says he likes crazy guys. Solomon, we would get along just fine.
The San Diego native talks up his new album, his show on Eminem's Sirius Radio channel Shade45, what he looks for in a guy, his message to Barack Obama and, of course, sex (He likes to 'beat cakes,' boys). His new album 'Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 2' is out now:
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Check out the Q&A with SOLOMON:
Muzo: Your new album 'Rhyting Rhymes Vol. 2' comes out August 5, what can your fans expect?
Solomon: You will totally get the usual Solomon - crazy rhymes, hot beats. But I think it's very important you really get to know me as well. So there are a few more personal songs this time around. A lot of songs my audience can relate to.
Muzo: You are an openly gay rapper. First off, kudos to you - that says a lot about your character, even moreso for doing it in a field dominated by heteros. How has being gay affected your career, if at all?
Solomon: It has hindered me, because right now I would be signed to a major label. I've been asked by three different labels (one independent) to sign with them, but towards the end of the deal, I had to represent myself as a straight rapper. So in that aspect it sucks...plus, the gays dont really give that much support because I am gay...I think that is hilarious. But then again, being open also gets me more attention and people wanna listen to my music to judge it. So I've learned to deal with it, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Muzo: How did you feel about your mixtape getting on Eminem's Sirius Radio channel, Shade45, and being a guest on The Cipha Sounds Morning Show?
Solomon: I remember just months before going on to do the shows, I was in the car, listening to Shade45 and telling my friend, "I really, really wanna be on this show one of these days!" But this is a hardcore hip-hop show based in New York, so I figured it wouldn't go down. Then they contact me, and I got on to the show. And it was surreal. Cipha was very supportive, so was Angela. A lot of people told me not to go on, but they were very cool with me.
Muzo: Will you go on a date with Muzo?
Solomon: Yes! No one goes on dates with me! I want that good ol' dinner and a movie date! I wanna feel special for one night! So yes, let's make it happen!
Muzo: What's the one thing everyone should do at least once in their life?
Solomon: Have gay sex. Hahahahaha. Well, men at least.
Muzo: How has your MySpace page affected your cause?
Solomon: It has helped to get my music out there easier. Help me network, book shows and stuff. The music industry is so upside down right now, so the Internet for sure helps.
Muzo: Top or bottom?
Solomon: I hate titles. But I can tell you this, I can count on one hand all the times I have been a bottom. So on that note, I hate it! I like to beat cakes.
Muzo: Who do you look to for inspiration - both professionally and personally?
Solomon: That is tough. I grab inspiration from everywhere. I look up to Diddy and Jay Z, cause business wise they're crazy! They took a genre of music no one was really feeling and made it into an international success. But honestly, I look up to my momma.
Muzo: Is there one song of your own, in particular, that you identify with most?
Solomon: All of them, cause I write all of them myself, and I identify with it all. But the one that took a lot out of me was "Bruises Fade," mainly cause I had to learn to forgive two people in my life: My mom and my dad. So it was kinda rough.
Muzo: What are your thoughts on relationships? Will you ever marry?
Solomon: I guess I walk around with "I'M A GOOF" stamped on my forehead, cause every guy I date has cheated on me. So yeah, I don't mind dating, but I don't know if I ever wanna get married.
Muzo: Sticky or sweet?
Solomon: Juicy.
Muzo: Do you have a personal mantra. If so, what is it?
Solomon: What is a mantra? Is that that shit Tina was chanting? Nam Myoho Renge Kyo?
Muzo: Complete the sentence: 'When having sex, I like...'
Solomon: I don't have much sex, so...when it happens, I kinda just wanna be engaged, and not be focused on other things, hahah.
Muzo: What do you look for in another guy?
Solomon: SWAG! You have to have swag. When you walk through the door, people need to know you are in the building. Plus nice lips. But more than anything, someone who can handle me.
Muzo: Celebrity crush? (Aside from me, of course)
Solomon: The Game. He can get an instant microwaveable piece! Oh and T.I., LL Cool J, Boris Kodjoe and Francois Sagat. I would get all up in that cake! Plus he seems a little crazy, and that turns me on.
Muzo: When you're gonna go hang out with your friends for a night, what do you guys do?
Solomon: Well, I don't go out like I used to, cause I'm working or doing something work-related. But if I do have time, I honestly, like chilling with friends, watching movies and having a few drinks and listening to music. I honestly, don't like going out.
Muzo: Most interesting place you've had sex?
Solomon: Oh, I can't reveal all of that. There is one in particular where I woke up the next day and was like, "WHOA! That was cool!" But it involved me being off the coast of a different country, on the top of a yacht while the sun was setting. All that sex in bathroom shit and sex in cars is amateur shit.
Muzo: What's your message to Barack Obama?
Solomon: Don't fuck up!
Muzo: What's your favorite part of your body?
Solomon: My hands, cause that way I can grab things lol. No seriously, uhm, my lips maybe?
Muzo: Elixir of choice?
Solomon: Muzo, what you know about that purp? Promethazine-codeine
Muzo: Where can your fans see you next?
Solomon: If you have a passport, Ill be throwin' it down in Mexico City at a fashion show at the W Hotel. But right now, I'm doing local shows, you can check out on my page.
Muzo: Where can I get your album?
Solomon: It's a street album, so it will be circulating the mixtape circuit right now. But you can order physical copies off my MySpace page. My Website is still under fuckin' construction.
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i love this guy. his music rocks, i own his first cd! cant wait for the new one!
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Come on folks! First openly gay rapper? Evidently you folks have not done your homework! There are MANY OPENLY GAY RAPPERS! I'm surprised Solomon didn't tell y'all or did you even ask him? Have you all ever heard of DDC, Deadlee, Dutchboy, Timm West, Tori Fixx, FELONi, Delacruz, Caushun, Sonny Lewis, Bigg Nugg, DaLyrical, Diamon Diva, etc.... do i need to go on? Solomon is one of the new cats on the scene, but far from "the first openly gay rapper."
Read khalil amani's blog "100+ Gay & Lesbian rappers you should get to know!"
www.hoodgrownonline.com
Step your research game up!
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Will people fucking do their research before they start calling someone "rap's first openly gay artist"? There's an entire homo-hop scene out there. Get familiar!
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Again, your title is STILL misleading. Solomon is a gay rapper. But still, he is not "ONE" OF RAP'S FIRST OPENLY GAY RAPPERS! Come on man! There are over 70 other gay/lesbian rappers that have been doing hip-hop before Solomon came to our attention! Cut the hype! (No diss to Solomon either!) You should have titled your article "One of the Young Guns of the Gay hip-hop Movement: Introducing Solomon!" (or something like that). It is no excuse because this isn't your genre or expertise of Music! You are supposed to be informing your readership. This is blatantly misleading!
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