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CL EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH SOLANGE

Monday, June 23, 2008

Solange backstage

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.

brian and solange Solange & Dorion of BET’s College Hill: Atlanta Solange & Lyndsey

I also would just like to wish Solange a happy 22nd birthday tomorrow! Her party is today in LA!

Solange performing

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 performing “I Decided” Solange & Fred mesolange.jpg

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.

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76.

african_queen

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

you go solo she is really doing her thing and im lovin it and her style is fierce
brian your outfit is the business
how come she didnt do a houston show i would love to go see her in action

77.

BRIAN

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

…crystal is my bestfriend.

78.

shawn215

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Solange is definitely doing the damn thang…. I love her and both single’s that I blast day….. I already Love BEYONCE.. It’s time to get to know SOLANGE now…

79.

emane

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Solange Looks gawwwwjyze
and I’m lovin it

80.

Shelby

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

ya need to get off her hair……she looks nice (hair included) and is a completely different artist from Beyonce And I think having Beyonce has her sister ended up hurting her music career…..look at her first cd

81.

Ms.Cheeks

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Hey Brian,

You look good, do you want to tell me what you did to lose weight? I’m diabetic it’s often tricky for me to lose weight and keep it off

82.

Jay

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I love me some Solange. Dorian is looking GQ I can’t wait for that Solange cd though.

83.

i'm just here for the free food

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

heeeeey….lookin snazzy brian!!!

84.

msblknasty1

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

i decided grew on me i cant stop singing it lololol go solo …. brian wat da fuk do you have on bruh

86.

Greg_Arious

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

And retards use the dumbest metaphors.

87.

Rachel

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

The Angel of the Sun gets 2 thumbs up from me : she changed the style of her hair and i’m feelling those loose natural looking curls better than her usual over-controlled style! Fits better the “free-spirit” attitude.

+ cute dress.

For now i like the freemasons remix of ‘I decided’. I’m on a wait and see for the album.

88.

Have Not Thought of a New User Name

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I actually like what Solange has been doing music wise I’m getting her album.

89.

JAZZY

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

SOLANGE……WHATEVER!!!!!! PLEASE HAVE A SEAT!

AND DORIAN FROM COLLEGE HILL NEEDS TO QUIT LYING TO HIMSELF!!! HE IS A 15 POUND BAG OF SUGAR AND EVERYBODY KNOWS IT!!!!
SO HOW YOU DOIN????!!!
OKAAAAAAAY!!!!
HAAAAAAAAY!!!!!
SNAP FOR THE KIDS BOO BOO!!!!!!
LMAO!!!!

90.

AriesRme

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Nice pics loving Sol style. Well maybe the remix or new version with Q-tip wont be on the album or maybe they’ll have it as a bonus track and keep the original which I love.
Brian you are just the cutest thing haha you remind me of my younger cousin. I like the shirt and the suspenders, I aint seen those rocked in a good minute.

91.

Trisya

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I Decided is on replay! I am feeling this look and sound with Solange! Glad she’s trying to make it on her own too.

92.

KennyLoves

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

O.M.G Please try agian.

93.

the one is back

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Sorry never really was feeling her, then with the whole got pregnant and shot gun wedding and divorce like she wasnt a teenage mother annoyed me, but I digress what does that have to do with the music, nothing, so who cares. If you like her Brian that is fine, but I havent heard any songs that would me remember if she wasnt Beyonce’s sister. Sorry..

94.

yomama

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

whats up with the white face?

95.

the one is back

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

OKAY I am reading these posts and not feeling all the hate in here for Dorian, why does it matter if you are not sleeping with him, gay straight or indifferent who gives a ish. WHAT THE HELL, INSTEAD OF SNIFFING AROUND DORIAN maybe some of YOU should be sniffing your OWN MAN!!!

LMOA!!!

96.

ZSAZSA1026

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Well I would just like to say I was right by you at the concert and I really wanna thank u Brian for gettin into solange set I really felt like people there were haters and stiff actin. I loved the concert and I will be gettin her cd also I would like to say that I like that even though she isn’t singing main stream r&b she is still doin her own thing which is havin her style she adds somethin new to new(neo) soul and showin everyone doesn’t hav to look a certain way in order to be consider an alternative artist. Luv u brian.

97.

Dayz

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

cant believe u guyz are encouragin brian.

98.

ZSAZSA1026

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Well I would just like to say I was right by you at the concert and I really wanna thank u Brian for gettin into solange set I really felt like people there were haters and stiff actin. I loved the concert and I will be gettin her cd also I would like to say that I like that even though she isn’t singing main stream r&b she is still doin her own thing which is havin her style she adds somethin new to new(neo) soul and showin everyone doesn’t hav to look a certain way in order to be considered an alternative artist. Luv u brian.

99.

KINGRON

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I THINK THAT THIS NEW SONG…IS A GREAT WAY OF DISTANCING HER SELF FROM HER SISTERS IMAGINE…GO! S.K

101.

SouthernN.E.R.D.Goddess

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

homegirl’s shoes are fierce! im even feelin that dress!…im feelin her sound also,real easy to listen to. im glad she’s not doing her sister’s over-harmonized style of music….
and im still a lil iffy bout dorians sexuality…but hey, whateva rocks ur boat!…be you…dont be fake cuz that aint sexy!

102.

Rake

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Her outfit isn’t bad but she’s obviously in costume…her look is so Lily Allen. And her song isn’t getting even the amount of buzz an eventual one hit wonder might get for his or her second single…just fake!

103.

Honeylove

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Who the fuck is Lily Allen? We dont know that gal, honey!!!

104.

Gerri'

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I love Solange’s new sound. I have never been a fan- but I have become one. I happen to like her new look. And she keeps on bad ass pair of heels. I love that dress. I would like to see her live- Anyone no when she might be headed to the tri-state area?

105.

Lola Am

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I’m rooting for Solange! Loving the music and style! Keep doing you!

106.

Lola Am

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

#62 you know you wrong for that! LMAO!

107.

MIDNIGHTINPARIS

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Where can I find those yellow shoes???????

108.

Rake

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

#103 Yes, you do. And if you don’t know her face, you definitely remember hearing her very sweet dreamy voice singing all those expletives! You’ve heard “Smile” if only unconsciously while shopping at the grocery…you’ve heard it!! She’s a British pop singer who was the big thing here before Amy Winehouse became popular. She always wears very dainty dresses; big gold chains, rings, and door knockers; and crazy pumps. If you google her pictures, you’ll see that she’s worn some variation of almost every outfit Solange has been photographed in in the last few weeks.

109.

lovie

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Brian,

oh ok inside thing about Crystal. I was trying to see if I missed one of the pictures. LOL! Can I email you about your weight loss program too??

110.

Bass_Man

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

LOL @ #57.

I’m loving Solange and the thing is, I never expected to. She’s pulling me in. It started with White Picket, then Decided, and now that Sandcastle is the sex.

I just wish she kept it by herself. Q-Tip, although amazing, doesn’t add anything special. I loved him on Janet Jackson’s Got Til It’s Gone, made me a fan.

111.

KSH

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Even though I am not on her “different” band wagon, she looks haute! And so do you Brian! Yall better weeerrrrkkkk!

112.

TR!LLA

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

BRIAN, BISH WHERE’D U GET THAT BELT???
ITS SOOO CUTE!!

113.

okay......

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I love solange, saw her in memphis, but what i want yall to talk about is why Michelle’s video is not getting played on bet?????????????????

114.

KitaKita35

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I really, really admire her creativity. Smart girl. And shout to my boy David!! He’s the guy in the beginning of the video for “I Decided”, he’s dancing with the lady in the 60’s set. Doin’ big things!

115.

LuvsIt

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I’m luvin Solo’s shoes!

116.

Kenya

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Loving this look! “I Decided” is one of my summer jams!

117.

LET THE TRUTH B TOLD

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Not sure what she’s trying to do……

118.

clarkthink

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I love the fact that Solange is stepping out and doing her own thing.

Brian, I can’t say nothing about you…..’cause I’ll get moderated :-)

119.

Kat Von D

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Her sound is really similar to Angela Simmons debut single..hmmm

120.

jlovely

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

@ 31 Lady Architect

In no way should Solange let a hairstyle define who she is. If she wants to wear long curly black hair then she should be able to. Her switching up her hair to fit in with “neo soul” artists is very contrived, and that would make her less of an artist if she is just conforming. The beauty of any art is that you can be who you are, and portray your art through whatever route you choose. If she wants to dress like a Diva in the latest fashions, with stilettos and long weave and still sing her tunes the way she does then fine.

From what I see Jill Scott has a long curly weave in as well, it may more fuller, but she has it in. Alicia Keys stays with her long black weave. So it’z something wrong when Solange does it? As long as she stays true to herself, and her music then she will be successful. I do spoken word poetry and I still luv to dress up in heels, and such. Do I have to conform to what the stereotypical poet is wearing no! Are my words less powerful and real, no! It’s the words that count not the look in her case.

121.

BEATBOBBY

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ……………FRED!!!!!!!!!!! That’s my homeboi!!!!!!!!

122.

Toot

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

First, LAST! (for the time being anyway)

Second,

to some of the ignorant posters,

I’m glad your barbs were not dignified with a response. Love starts within and goes outward. Don’t wonder why people hate you because your skin color when you come on a blog and spew garbage about other people. Trying to be funny in your own uncultured, grade school kind of way.

123.

Lori

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Solange is bringing the heat. I’m definetly picking up her album.

124.

CoCo Chanel

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Her new sound suprised me….
when i think of SOLONGE, i cant help but think of that song & video she did with Lil Romeo in 2000. LOL!

125.

Endymion

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYUM Brian!!!!! You look absolutely great in those pics. You gotta hip us up to your weight loss secrets!!!! Hey, why don’t you write a blog about that…I know music is your thing but I think it’ll be a big help to all the health nuts in da loop…just a suggestion…again…you look great

126.

bush113

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

damn solange looking good …she can most definitely get it…you cant tell me homeboy from college ain’t a pillow biter..look at that get it…hahaha

127.

Just Jenn

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Brian love your outfit. Solange is mos def on my lists of Artists to watch out for this year. Heard some vocals on the youtube from her when her toe incident was ‘fresh’ shall we say lol, and it sounded impecable. Looks like you had a good time too Brian. Thats whats up!

128.

Focused1

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

I’ve liked all the stuff I’ve heard from Solange. I will probably cop the album. It’s funny that a blog well known for saying negative stuff about celebrities, espcially Solange, actually admitted that they liked two of her songs. They couldn’t even front. LOL. But anyway, despite what some people think, I really do think she has talent and is a good song writer. She’s proven that with the hits she’s co-written for Beyonce.

129.

london

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

stop stop stop it>>Solange did not look great..the concealer makes her look like a racoon AND she has no stage presence..at all.. everything she does looks forced..i tried to root for her but she is straight garbage…she needs to quit..until then:ALL HAIL QUEEN B !!!!!!!

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TRUTHFULLY CUTE "HEY! I'M JUST BEING HONEST"

Monday, June 23, 2008 /

Is it me or does it look like SOlange is getting a little thicker?? well to me, but anyway she’s looking nice hope she enjoys her celebration!

131.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

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132.

FallBackHaters

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

Go Solange!! And that Dorian dude is soo gay. I can just tell by the picture.

133.

Da One

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

Good Looking Brian On This….

Marlon B.

134.

WTF

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

RAKE calling someone FAKE? LMAO. On Riri’s post you argued others about her boots not being the same, but something similar to what others worn and here your’e saying Solo’s wearing something similar. Wow - you played yourself with your contradictions. When you’re getting photographed you’re bound to either wear the same thing or something similar as another because clothes are trendy in this industry. Solo’s been looking good and everything she’s been rocking in her own UNIQUE way and that’s what matters (which Lily isn’t on that many people’s radar fashion wise to be noticed like that and damn sure not on CL). Lily Allen’s crying because Katy (I Kissed A Girl) is bumping her at her own record company. Solange is getting a good amount of press and reviews and she’s going to continue to grow because she’s truly talented and her songs are fire! She’s winning critics over left and right. Do you Solo!

135.

Tina4rmN.Oeast

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

I am sooooo looking forward to her CD!!!!

136.

UMMMM...

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 /

Aww I wish I could have gone. I am really digging her material

137.

GET A CLUE

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 /

RAKE - White artists have been stealing black music for years. Of course Duffy’s gotten good promotion - SHE’S WHITE. She even has black musicians backing her because she knows she’s no soul/blues singer. Her dry look, singing and performing - she’s a joke. At least Solo’s talented - writing, directing, choreographing, etc. her own *ish. Black artists have to go to hell in a handbasket just to get their fair shake in anything but they’re still the originators of this music and Solo’s winning crtics over left and right. Elvis is still being lauded as the King and he stole everything from Little Richard (especially), Chubby Checker, Fats Domino, etc. You can’t be serious to even begin that argument that any white artist singing black music’s more talented. They’d have to originate something first. You’re just a hater, but keep on because Solo’s music is fire.

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ThatGirlLinda

Friday, June 27, 2008 /

I’ll may buy her cd only if it’s 7.99 though because the only song I was feeling was I Decided.. I gotta her more she should have came to Dallas at HOB or something.

139.

Jazz

Friday, June 27, 2008 /

I DIDN’T KNOW BRIAN WAS GAY, BUT THAT’S COOL THOUGH.

140.

Ra-Ra

Monday, June 30, 2008 /

Solange has got some SWEET friends.

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Jazz

Monday, June 30, 2008 /

SOLANGE LOOKS LIKE A ALIEN.

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Blessed

Thursday, July 3, 2008 /

@ # 6 - That is hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! Too too funny!!!!!!!!

143.

BROOKLYNN

Thursday, December 11, 2008 /

SOLANGE AND THE HADLEY STREET DREAMS!!! 7 $ 7$ at walmart!!

X MAS PRESent to all!

solange cd is out and now cheaper than ever!!!!
only 7 dollars!!!!!!

7 dollars available at walmart and target!!

I PICKED ONE UP FOR ME AND MY FRIENDS FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!
dont under estimate b’s sis!!

this cd holds up on its own!

144.

BROOKLYNN

Thursday, December 11, 2008 /

YO…
so everyone is buzzn about solange bt here is a lil bit more on her… the cd is the bomb okay and def pick it up at walmart.

7dollars … ya thats all 7 dollars! def a good time to pick up some classic music for the holiday season1

mos def has no sexual content1

get one for every generation!

SOLANGE AND THE HADLEY STREET DREAMS- 7$ at walmart and target!

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