CL EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH SOLANGE
Monday, June 23, 2008

Over the weekend, I attended Solange’s show here in Atlanta with a couple of friends, including Dorion from BET’s College Hill: Atlanta. The show was amazing - Solange is really proving herself this time around. Not only did she look absolutely amazing, but she performed with a broken toe, and sounded wonderful. She had a stage presence that was really captivating. Her set was fresh, and she was just a pleasure to watch.
I also would just like to wish Solange a happy 22nd birthday tomorrow! Her party is today in LA!
Solange’s album, SoL-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams drops on the 26th of August, and her first single “I Decided,” produced by The Neptunes has been getting a good buzz, especially since the release of her video. Solange is gearing up for the release of her second single, “Sandcastle Disco,” featuring Q-Tip. She just wrapped up her tour last night.
Solange is definitely doing her thing. She is a sweet, talented, down to earth young lady, and I had a lot of fun with her. She really has come into her own and this live performance made it evident.









144 Comments
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Science
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
First? Loving Solo’s look!
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ShayNique
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
She looks great.
3.
STLCHICK
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
She is my girl! She’s really gonna be big this year. I love her. Her music, style, attitude, etc. I’m really loving me some Solange and Sandcastle Disco is my shit! U look cute too Brian.
4.
Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
ooh cool pics!!! I like Solange, I don’t think she is just Beyonce’s sister she has her own talent!!
5.
CC
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I was at that show. Solange did a great job, I enjoyed her set. I am actually looking forward for her album to come out.
6.
mmmm.mmmmgood
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
im suddenly missing some sugar??? Where can i find some?
7.
ANGEL
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Dope Brian! I can’t wait to check out her show next month in New Orleans.
Nice photos too.
8.
thickems
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I am looking forward to her cd and her performance at the Essence Music Festival. See you there Angel girl!
9.
What???
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
LOL!!!! I just caught on to what that meant. LOL!! You need to quit. Funny, but still
10.
complexndope
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I’m loving Solange this go-round!
The only thing I’m a little disappointed about is she is featuring another artist on “sandcastle disco”. I like the version better with JUST her. That song is my jam & is just perfect the way it is. I pump it everyday on repeat.
11.
Greg_Arious
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I knew Dorian was gay. Tryna pretend on tv. Nigga be who you are. I hope she does well. It sux being the sibling of a big celebrity because people are so reluctant to embrace you and you always get compared.
12.
complexndope
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Oooo Fred is adorable. Toot Toot Beep Beep Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey
13.
Intrigue216
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
She looks great, I can tell she put on a good show. She went in the complete opposite direction of her sister and I love it! Hope she is successful this time around.
14.
hood_shit
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
She looks great! I see you Brian!!!!! Do yo thing my dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15.
peekaboo
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
love your outfit brian!
16.
IAMDARKAQUA
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
SOME PEOPLE ARE SO STUPID!!! WHAT IN THE HELL DOES BEING GAY HAVE TO DO WITH THIS POST ABOUT SOLANGE….DUMBASS!
17.
BRIAN
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
#10, yeah, I really wish that “sandcastle disco” would appear on solange’s album with just her. it really is an amazing song, and even the q-tip is a great artist, I don’t think he adds anything to the song.
definitely loved solange, though. she is such a sweetheart.
and just for the record - before any one tries to take it there, dorion and I have been friends for quite some time, since before he was casted for the show.
we actually attend school together, and dorion is actually bestfriends with a girl that I consider a younger sister to me. so it’s all love!
18.
Keisha
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Damn i wish i could meet Solo. She’s awesome. Nice time! Love the belt Brian.
19.
ShayNique
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
@ 11…I agree, but it’s kind of a double standard. Because yes the comparisons to her sister are inevitable, BUT it’s also her sister’s name that helped her get recognized. Because although her new sound speaks for itself, it probably would’ve been harder for her to get herself and her music out there if it wasn’t for her sister being such a household name. IMO
20.
Kia Carter--Apparently The World Is Attracted To Talentless People
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solange seems like a cool person. I’m def going to cop her album.
21.
Dame
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I like her nice pics
22.
Khinje
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Who is Fred? Who is Lindsay?
WTH are you wearing Brian?
I actually like Solange - she seems sweet and has a pretty nice voice. But I CANNOT take her seriously with 10 lbs of weave on her head. Jet black and way too curly. Dang, Sol, you in da the ATL, make an appoinment @ Juanita’s Bumpercurls and step your weave game up .
23.
ShayNique
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Damn, I hate when CL does that….disregard my prev. comment being directed toward # 11. lol
24.
lovie
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
FIERCE!!!
25.
BRIAN
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
#19, actually, if you read or watch a lot of interviews that solange has done, I think that she gets cast off to the side moreso because of her sister.
the producers that got involved with solange’s album didn’t really work with her UNTIL the music that she’d recorded spoke for her. so I think she really took a lot of risk and really went out to stake her own claim with this record. it is shaping up to be extremely interesting.
26.
Ladyssolady
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
She looks great! You look nice, Brian. I rocked a similar ‘fit a while back. Dorion is sooooo fine!
27.
Greg_Arious
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
#16 Darkaqua you dumb b*tch Ill make a comment about anyone in the post. And since Solange isnt the only one in the post I’ll feel free to make a COMMENT in the COMMENT section of the site. I will admit that I shouldnt jump to conclusions about the mans sexuality based on who he’s associated with but whatever. F**k you and mind your business. I hope this comment isnt moderated like all the others lol.
28.
Greg_Arious
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
And Solange needs to sit her ass down before her toe decides never to heal.
29.
Ladyssolady
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Hello to all the people going to the Essence Music Festival. I’ll be there, too! LOL
30.
peacekeeper00
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solange’s image is too contrieved for me.
31.
Lady Architect
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I think if she really wants to become herself I think she needs to ditch the long curly weaves. They do nothing for the look of her or her music. Makes her look like a standard artist which makes viewers avoid the difference in her music. Solange looks like she’s on the verge of people like India Arie, Jill Scott, Floetry, etc. not being the standard. All of those women had their styles that seperated them from the Mary J. Blidge, A Merie, Danity Kane, Beyonce etc. I’m not a hairstylist so if you are one what kinda of look should Solange go for to match her music?
32.
Lady Architect
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Brian wassup with the outfit man? Not trying to knock your versatility, but you usually dress better than that in other posts I’ve seen you in, in the past.
33.
ShayNique
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I get what you’re saying Brian, but I still think that her sister being who she is gave her the upper hand over alot of other up and coming artists because it allowed her to network, and rub elbows with the necessary industry folks.
34.
TeTe(didnt feel like loggin in)
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
cheers for solange!!
dorion is so cute to me!i love his style too,dude stayed fly on CH
35.
FirstLady
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solonge made a believer outta me with her new track. I’m a supa supa dupa fan of Beyonce but it’s really no comparison. They have totally different styles of singing, tone, and voice. I’m not up to supa dupa status with solonge yet cause thats gonna take a few more albums and getting to know her more as an artist but she’s supa!
36.
gg boo
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Brian - I think you are right. Producers may not have given her the time of day because of her name, but I think consumers are willing to give her more of a chance than other creative, unique artists because of who she is. I see so many with similar talent and even more on VH1 Soul late at night or when they play those underground artists who are trying to come up. Regardless, I’m glad she has a good sound and I think it’s refreshing and fun music. Keep up the good work Solange and go ‘head CL. That’s really a good look!
37.
MAI03
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Love Solange’s dress…can you all do a what they wore post on her dress? Loves it!
38.
Valentina
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I like one song that was leaked from her…i guess i gotta wait and see how her album is gonna be before i comment any further..but she looks nice!
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salty
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I think if she really wants to become herself I think she needs to ditch the long curly weaves. They do nothing for the look of her or her music. Makes her look like a standard artist which makes viewers avoid the difference in her music. Solange looks like she’s on the verge of people like India Arie, Jill Scott, Floetry, etc. not being the standard. All of those women had their styles that seperated them from the Mary J. Blidge, A Merie, Danity Kane, Beyonce etc. I’m not a hairstylist so if you are one what kinda of look should Solange go for to match her music?
^^^ Solange should just be herself & if that means wearing long, black curly hair then so be it. Solange shouldn’t have to conform to the likes of India arie, jill scott or floetry just because she makes “their type” of music or because her music might sound “different”. & If she just suddenly decided to do a 360 degree turn like Rhianna then we’d be saying her imaged is contrived. She should just be herself.
40.
vanity6
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Brian! U R 2 cute! I pictured you pudgey for some reason but I see you’re not, lol…also yay for Solo, I think she’ll do good this time ’round too
41.
Ion Care(kids stay in school or others wont r-e-s-p-e, respect you!!!!)
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
yayyyy!! Solange yall know thats my friend (in my head, of course)!!!
been loving her since way back when she had her very first song with Nore, yall remember that?
that Fred guy is cute mhmm, reminds me of Wesley Johnathan..yall can say what yall want about Dorian but he has great bone structure, he’s a lil pranceable but handsome
42.
debra
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Does she read Concrete Loop?
43.
ShayNique
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
lol @ 41. That was my song too, I think it was called “Feelin You.”
And I always remember her playing Bow Wow’s boo in the Puppy Luv video. They were sooo cute. lol
44.
whyyyyymeeeee
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
love it
45.
BRIAN
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
#40, thank you.
I appreciate it. yeah, I use to be a little chubby, but I’ve lost a lot of weight.
#42, yeah she does.
46.
Ceecollegegal
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solo looks great and I can’t wait until her album comes out!!
47.
KIM
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
HAPPT BIRTHDAY SOLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
48.
debra
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
l like both her and her sister, just hope she has thick skin when she reads all the negative stuff.
49.
Noelle T.
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solange she looks amazing:)
50.
Ms. Observant
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I saw her here in FLA. She was very good, but I must say that her cussing sounded so fake, forced, and very rehearsed. I don’t think there was a need for her to take it there……It’s funny how religious people are when they first get into the music business, but then end up cussing all over the place. What exactly is that proving……..
51.
Bahamas/Chicago/Cayman Gal
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I love her dress its beautiful!! I think she needs to define her sound and herself because Queen Bey she is not but she is fab in her own right, go head Solo!!!
Brian baby ain’t you just too sweet, LOL you remind me of Jermaine Stewart, “We don’t have to take our clothes off to have a good time… LMAO!!!
52.
kels
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Love her style! Work is Solo!
53.
Jaime
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
i love solange! she is hott and i’m feeling her songs esp. sandcastle disco. i love beyonce too & i’m happy she’s going in a totally different direction than her.
54.
sassydancer
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
congrats solagne and looking forward purchasing your upcoming cd. and happy bday!
55.
Sharonda
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I also like Sandcastle Disco without QTip.
What’s the shoes she wearing?Those are cute, but I know they already like 300+ lol.
56.
hollywood here i come...
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
i cant wait for solange album to drop
brian u r crazy..that outfit wuz wild ..
i will say this tho..i dotn think u and dorian are an item but i do know he gay now lol…tryin to fake on tv..lol
57.
what???
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Brian I have never seen you comment so many times before on one of your posts, you having a good day.
58.
Juicy SuperStar
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Wishing her the Best…. Cant wait for the CD to come out.
59.
Thatsuperstar
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Thanks for posting the picture of the show. I was just mad they didn’t do a Houston Show!
Houston, Texas Stand Up! ( Solange)
Beaumont, Texas Stand Up! ( Dorian)
60.
micky
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Solange looks beautiful, and I love the dress! Love that she is making her own lane! I’m excited about this album. Wish her the best.
61.
XPERT2007
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
@ Brian…… HOOK ME UP WITH CRYSTAL……:)
62.
jasmeen
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Dorion know his ass is gay
63.
samantha
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
her b-day is tommorow guys…..
64.
Complicated_25
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Those outfits are fiyah….. Maybe it’s just me, but Solo’s “new” music doesn’t fit her. It seems that she’s tryin too hard to be different. And I don’t think her album is gonna do good. But good try.
65.
mia
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I Just Hope This Is Who Solo Really Is As An Artist And Not Choosing This Direction Because Of The Past Or Compare Or Contrast Comments. You Have To Be Happy Being Yourself And Not Who The Fans Suggest For You To Be. I Love The Yellow Shoes They Added A Bang To The Outfit. And As Far As Solo Hair Im Glad She Left The Braids To Rest And The Curly Black Is All Her Right Now So Its Unique. I Do Wonder What The Naomi Wrap Would Do For Her Though. I Bet Shed Shut Some Ish Down. And Although Some Peop Spoke Greasy About Her Black And White Nails, I Did Each Nail A Different Color And No B****es I Dont Taste The Rainbow I Just Do Me.
66.
dd
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
I absolutely love SOLO!! I have been rooting for her since day 1 and I am sooo glad that she is finally getting some recognition..
Now if she could change up her hair that would just complete the whole vibe of individuality..
67.
TaShA
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
i love solange’s music!! the show looked nice. oh and i just love dorian. he is so handsome
68.
Lady Architect
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
39.
salty,
^^^ Solange should just be herself & if that means wearing long, black curly hair then so be it. Solange shouldn’t have to conform to the likes of India arie, jill scott or floetry just because she makes “their type” of music or because her music might sound “different”. & If she just suddenly decided to do a 360 degree turn like Rhianna then we’d be saying her imaged is contrived. She should just be herself.
If you are gonna quote me then show that you understood what I was saying before becoming so offensive. You are off on a tangent and clearly you are the only person reading it in a very offensive matter. I agree she should be herself which is what I was basically saying in my earlier post. All of those artists that you have repeated out of my post did exactly that. None of them conformed to the everyday european look and all of their music is very different from eachothers, but America has chosen to place them all in one category of neo soul. Nobody asked Solange to “conform” to their likes because they all have their own identity and were very successful people with their identities. I’m saying that if she’s gonna be different in her dress, music, then go 100percent and top it off with her hair and really wow her soon to be fan base because she has the potential to do so. Comprehend first then comment please.
Question to you: If she is just “being herself” then what’s the need for any additions? ie “the long curly weave “
69.
IBEDAMNED
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
GET IT BRIAN… U WERKIN THEM LIPS BOO!
70.
Candace
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
You better work it Solange! Love the look! Can’t wait for this album to drop!
71.
Jenii~Babez
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
SOLANGE’S FIT IS ON POINT AS USUAL (BUT SHE CLEARLY HAS TOOO MUCH CONCEALER UNDER HER EYES IT LOOKS WHITE) THEM YELLOW SHOES ARE TOO DIE FOR!
72.
IAMDARKAQUA
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
DUMBASS DOGS BARK THE LOUDEST!!!
73.
SweetThang729
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
Good for Solo…
74.
lovie
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
@ 61 who is Crystal?
75.
chell
Monday, June 23, 2008 /
lmao@ 6 u wronggg for datt
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