I just want to keep pushing the envelope without it feeling forced.”īeauty Behind The Madness is certified triple platinum a year after its release. It’s hard to label the sound because, when I first came out, nobody would label it R&B. I think it’ll be the best-sounding album I’ve ever done. “The Smiths, Bad Brains, Talking Heads, Prince, and DeBarge play roles. “The production feels aggressive but still sexy,” he said. He also carries his rock influences into the project.
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