When Musiq Soulchild announced that he would now be performing under the new moniker called “The Husel,” with entirely new content, most of us weren’t here for it…at all. In our confusion and duress, Musiq Soulchild, as The Husel became the subject of quite a few memes. He was trending at one point. Sadly, most people interpreted the whole alter ego as a joke.
And historically during interviews, Musiq has been a little defensive about the backlash and complete lack of understanding of his new brand.
His defensiveness and Charlemagne’s frankness made for a very interesting interview this morning on “The Breakfast Club.”
Check out a few highlights from the conversation.
Charlemagne: “I cannot respect The Husel. Musiq Soulchild is a great R&B singer…
Musiq: He is
Charlemagne: Why conform to what these kids are doing today?
Musiq: Nobody’s conforming to anything
Charlemagne: So who am I talking to Musiq or Husel?
Musiq: You’re talking to both of them.
Charlemagne: So why is Musiq introducing the world to The Husel?
Musiq: Because I feel it’s only right. I’m an artist and that’s what I’m doing right now. And I figured y’all might dig it. And if you don’t, then it ain’t for you.
C: So why rap though?
M: Again…I’m not rapping. is anybody listening? Nobody’s listening.
Yee: I did listen, it is a little singy still. It’s not necessarily like rap. I listened to the music…
M: Oh, you actually listened to it? Oh cool.Thank you very much.
C: Yeah, see me I saw the viral video and you said you were going to turn into the Husel and you was gon’ rap and I said ‘oh hell no.’
M: Next question.
C: I don’t have anymore, since you’re still singing I’m cool.
M: But if you were really like peeping it…
C: I was not interested.
