Divos/ Divas,

Check out this great review done by Out Impact.  They really sum it up well and definitely leave a good taste in my mouth.

“This album is realness personified, from every spectrum of emotion without being cheap, cheesy or overdone.  With “Prey,” I love the tribal drumming and rock hypnotic flare, unapologetic sexuality and flirting. “Forever Together” sounds like a intercom message from a flight attendant, setting the intention of the future being bright with someone you value.  “Love-o-matic” has updated Motown groove to it, and “On My Mind” is taking a risk of vulnerability to someone you’re into.”

Go check it out HERE and let them know what you think!

Hey Divos/ Divas:

Last night I had a great interview about my life and the album with The Gay Agenda.  Thank you to Romeo of Kansas City for calling in. You can listen to the full hour on their site!

“Join gayagenda.com every Wednesday night at 8:000 pm EST on Blog Talk Radio as your host, James Hipps brings you the latest in LGBT news and weekly special guest.  This week’s guest was JayBezz, a new openly gay R&B artist who we are really excited to announce has released his album “Evolove” this week, on August 4, 2009 which features his hot, new, first single “Back in Your Life”

Last night, your host James Hipps spoke with JayBezz about his recent release, his career, his thoughts on LGBT issues and much, much more!

Missed the show?  No worries, you can listen to it here.”

Love.

Check out the 8up blog!  They are on what’s new in music.. and what they like is JayBezz!

“The8up Is trying to support this newly upcoming artists JAYBEZZ. We have an exclusive interview with him and his album is out today..

8up: Who IS JayBezz?

JB: I’m a traveler from the future who grew up in the past. At least musically., I hope my project, “Evolove” represents that. I’m a performer. I love to dance, and I love to love.

8up: Are you concerned with how people will take to your music?

JB: Not at all. I do what I do, and I do it well. People can critique anything they see in their lives, but I will always be proud of the things I create because they represent me.”

Check out ALL of the exclusive on their site!!

The work begins now!  More people are talking about JayBezz and the new album!  Here’s the latest over at The Gay Atheist Blog:

“How did you come up with the title for your new album “Evolove”?

Fierce.  All day.  Everyday.  Ok, that’s not true.. there are so many days I sit around in sweats and a T-shirt. I’m also called a nudist by friends who know me best.  I turn the dial to 11 when it’s time to perform for the fans. They deserve to be entertained, and I make sure to bring it.”

Read the interview HERE!

Hey Divos and Divas!!

Today is the big day!  I can’t begin to describe the emotions I feel releasing this album.  I joked to my friend saying, “My first child had better astonish, because I would hate for that to have to compete with what I’m feeling right now”.  I have given birth to my first album.  It is for YOU.  I want to hear from you now!  How are you pimping me to your friends?  What’s your favorite track on the album?  Do your feet smell?  ALL OF IT!  Leave me comments here!  I appreciate the luv.  I can’t wait to give you MORE!

For now, I’ll just enjoy it.. I welcome you to join me.

Love.

People have talked about relationship abuse, but there's one thing that is continually missing in the conversation.  I think there are so many music artists out there using misogyny in the industry.  I just wanted to do something to bring it to the surface.  Every time I hear lyrics like "Hey Bitch! Wait till you see my dick"  I am forced to ask myself.. "Do women listen to this?"  I'm not a censorship supporter nor am I saying that it shouldn't be out there for adults to "enjoy" if they so wish, but it does contribute to a problem.   Kids  are listening to that shyt.  Impressionable minds are prevalent in America.

We, no doubt, have a violent culture.. I think we can do better.  Hip hop, Rap and RnB don't need to continue to subscribe to the same archetypes of masculinity.  Easy to say coming from me.. but it's none the less true.

Personally I felt that the tone in "I've TOLD Rihanna countless times .. that I'm truly truly sorry" was very telling.  It's not mine to forgive, and I do believe in redemption, but that must come with time and trust.  With this song, I wanted to make the point that relationship abuse is a real problem, especially in young people. And the scars don't heal with a simple (rehearsed) apology.

Never before has a generation looked so vigorously for role models in pop culture, and never before has pop culture been so saturated with sex and violence.  We can make a difference as consumers, as voters and as friends..  If you see abuse, report it.  If you or someone you know are being abused, there is help.. and you can start here: www.stoprelationshipabuse.org

Divos/ Divas:

Here you go.  An article “in his own words”.  The New Gay blog has posted my candid piece, “Gay in R&B: The Industry’s Known Secret“  What do I have to say? Check it:

“There has always been homophobia in the entertainment industry.  People have been told to hide their relationships, change their lyrics, dress differently, and much more.  When I began in the music industry, it was expected that my lyrics would be about “her” and who “she” was to me.  I remember sitting in the studio with the lyricists they brought in and talking about how we can effectively change all the men I referenced in my lyrics to women.  There was talk from managers about getting me a beautiful girlfriend to hang on my arm.  There were photo shoots where I struggled to keep the baggy jeans they brought from wardrobe from falling to my ankles.  It took some growing up to realize what I had become.”

Make sure you go and check it.. and I’d really like to know your opinion.. does the industry overstep her bounds?  Am I right to put her in her place?  Discuss children.

Yeah, it’s like that!!

Check out this new piece in Hotter in Hollywood!!  Yeah, baby!  We’re doin’ it big!  Check out the article HERE!!

“HIH had the pleasure of meeting JayBezz earlier this month and sampling some of his tunage. Our fave so far: “Drops the Beat,” a Janet Jackson-esque joint full of seductive synths (He’s rehearsing with choreographer Allan Frias from So You Think You Can Dance for the music video)! And having worked with such hotness like SWV, RuPaul, Kelly Rowland, Mario and Janelle Monae, JayBezz is growing into his own style of electro-jazz-R&B fusion (Think: Sam Sparro with the swagger of Andre 3000).

Listen. Learn. Love.”

I can’t get enough from the people talking about the album!  Hope you guys keep showin’ the luv.  MUAH

The Queer Ear Blog posted their interview.  You guys should go and check it.  They say some really awesome things in there like:

“The pride and confidence evidenced by his description of House culture translates into JayBezz’s musical ideal: “swagger,” an “in your face quality” that defies the sense of self-consciousness and weakness that can accompany difference, innovation, and creative pursuits. I think this notion is most clearly demonstrated in the dichotomy between his visual image and musical sound. JayBezz constructs a hard-edged physical look. His music, though, revels in a smooth R&B musical language, at times longing, at times playful.”

I love it!  Make sure to check it and leave me hella comments!