Q Parker, know as a one-time member of 112, took a second in his promotional run for his new solo R&B album Evolution of Romance to revisit a subject that has adopted him all yr. 112 was one of many unique roster of Unhealthy Boy Data.
The singer mentioned his assist for Sean “Diddy” Combs has not wavered even because the Unhealthy Boy founder continues to struggle authorized battles which have reshaped the general public dialog round him.
The remarks got here throughout an upcoming interview with AllHipHop, the place Parker spoke plainly about their connection and the burden of their shared historical past throughout the powerhouse label. He mentioned the headlines or sentiments surrounding Combs haven’t modified how he strikes.
“I nonetheless really feel the identical [as earlier in the year],” Parker mentioned. “I don’t imagine in cancel tradition. When somebody makes a mistake, you don’t simply throw them away. Once I’m down with you, I’m down with you. That doesn’t imply I condone your conduct…it means I assist you.”
The Atlanta native mentioned his stance just isn’t blind loyalty however a dedication to letting accountability and beauty coexist.
“No one’s excellent, and I don’t have a heaven or a hell to place anybody in,” he instructed Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur. “I’m not going to be tremendous judgmental about somebody who modified my life.”
One of many key moments within the dialogue concerned Parker’s ultimate communication with Combs earlier than the music mogul was detained. Parker mentioned Combs listened to early cuts from Evolution of Romance and provided encouragement someday earlier than authorities took him into custody.
“The day earlier than he was taken away, he gave me his blessings,” Parker mentioned. “I performed him three or 4 songs to get his opinion. He has an unimaginable musical ear. I actually loved that point. It ended up being the day earlier than he was taken away.”
Parker mentioned Combs’ imprint nonetheless lives in his inventive selections as an indie act. He pointed to classes on branding, rehearsal and self-discipline that formed 112 throughout their Unhealthy Boy rise within the Nineties.
“I realized a lot from him – advertising and marketing, promotion, work laborious,” Parker mentioned. “I nonetheless carry these classes and go them on to the individuals I mentor.”
Even with Combs’ future unsure, Parker shared confidence that the music govt will finally stage a larger-than-life return.
“Understanding him, every time he’s launched, there’ll be a celebration,” Parker mentioned. “He doesn’t do something small. I stay up for seeing him celebrated and celebrating.”
Parker’s new album goals to revive emotional R&B to the middle of the style, one thing Diddy sought to do with this final venture.
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