Written by Brandy Smith
Monday, June 7th, 2010
The June/July 2010 split cover issue of VIBE Magazine is covered by none other than Ms. Erykah Badu and I absolutely love it. The photo for the cover seems to be quite fitting after all of the controversy surrounding her most recent video “Window Seat,” where she publicly walked the streets of D.C. naked. This time around the nudity is a bit more subtle but just as artistic and beautiful. Vibe describes the cover as “Iconic” and “Controversial”. In her interview she opens up about her kids, nudity, and having a good partner.
Below are a couple of excerpts from her interview:
“I look at some other videos. I’m not naming names, because I don’t want that to be mentioned. There is the thing with sexuality. I’m naked for 13 seconds, and these people are naked the whole time and gyrating and saying come “lick on my lollipop,” and “suck on my cinnamon roll,” and, you know, suggesting sex. People are uncomfortable with sexuality that’s not for male consumption. Could be ‘cause I did it in public too. Do you think people would have been complaining if I had on high-heel shoes?”
“I am a big fan and a supporter of [Jay Electronica's] evolution and growth as an artist. I write all his rhymes. I’m joking. [laughs] I’m always amazed and impressed with the things he comes up with. He definitely does what a partner is supposed to do, that is, evolve you.”
“I was 27 when I had Seven. I was already a vegetarian. I had been for 10 years. I had started making choices that would shape me for the rest of my life. I never thought to measure by each child. My children are six years apart. It wasn’t planned, just how the relationships rolled out. I’ve had three unorthodox marriages of sorts. I’ve had the benefit of having substantial amount of time with people, mind-building time.”
*You can check out more of the interview when the June/July issue hits stands June 15th*
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