Exclusive Interview with Lloyd!

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LLOYD SHOUT-OUT!

Lloyd has been on the scene since 2004 when he released his debut album, “Southside.” It was another 3 years before he released his sophomore album, “Street Love.” And now, in 2008, he’s releasing his third LP, “Lessons in Love.” Lloyd is now 22 years old, and he’s showing that with the overall tone of his new album with song titles like, “Sex Education” and “Party All Over Your Body.”

Think2Wice recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the singer, and the result is below.

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PART 1 // LLOYD’S “LESSONS IN LOVE”

Lloyd: Yo, Dustin!

Dustin: Yo, Lloyd! What’s up, man?

Lloyd: What up, my man?

Dustin: I’m doing pretty good, how are you doing?

Lloyd: Man I’m chilling, dawg. Up in the NY. New York City.

Dustin: Cool. Well, I got some questions for you. You ready?

Lloyd: Yup!

$LLOYD - \"LESSONS IN LOVE\" - IN STORES AUGUST 5TH 2008!$
LLOYD’S NEW ALBUM “LESSONS IN LOVE” – IN STORES AUGUST 5TH 2008!

Dustin: Alright, first and foremost, let’s talk about this new album coming out in a few weeks. Your last album was titled “Street Love,” and your new album is titled “Lessons in Love.” Is that pure coincidence or was that planned?

Lloyd: You know, love is something that I started to reflect on last year with “Street Love.” It’s more so about me giving love and showing love to the streets that raised me, that watched me grow. And make it to the point to where I was at. Now it’s about that second thought of love. But, this time, I’m not gonna be as selfish. It’s more so about my fans. It’s about me sharing lessons that I’ve learned throughout my life’s journey.

Dustin: As far as overall tone and sound, what exactly sets this new album apart from the rest of your albums?

Lloyd: The sound is different, of course. At certain times this album has ten-fold the soul that the last one did, by far. But I like to think the thing that’s most different about it is the stability that’s being created through the music with my fans. The fact that I can be that guy who they can look forward to giving them great music every time. Songs that make them feel better. Songs that describe their emotions at the time. Songs that help them get through their relationships. Maybe set the mood at certain times during the night hours. That’s what’s most different, is that I have created my own lane, and I am driving down that lane at 120 miles per hour, and not looking behind me. And kind of daring anyone to catch me. But this is my lane so no one can drive in it but me. I think that that’s the cool thing about being different. Aside from that, I’m different naturally from every other person in the game. Through my tats, through my personal appearance, my style, through my voice, the way I’m singing. My single, “Girls Around the World,” has a falsetto that no other song has right now. So it’s just like taking a different approach. Making music is like making love and you have to come up with different ways and techniques and approaches to keep it interesting.

Dustin: Right, you have to keep it interesting. Okay now, I peeped your track-listing earlier today, and I see you have a song called “Sex Education,” you have one called “Love Making 101,” and you have another one called “Party All Over Your Body.” So that leads me to believe that this album is a little more grown up, compared to your last two. Can you tell us a little bit about those three songs?

Lloyd: A little bit, or … ? [laughs]

Dustin: Well, a little bit [laughs] because you know our time is limited.

Lloyd: I think that’s just coming with age. I’m 22, and I’m just really ready to talk about a lot of things. There’s a lot of things that I find interesting on the female body. Just thought I’d share that with you. [laughs]

Dustin: Yeah, the female body is a beautiful thing! [laughs]

Lloyd: Yeah man, and love is a beautiful thing, sex is a beautiful thing. And what’s even more beautiful is realizing the difference between the two. Sex is love, and this is me just trying to bring clarity to my life, between what is sex and what is love. What is lust, what is love. What is physical, what is emotional. What is the difference. By having sex, am I finding love, is this bringing me what I’m looking for? At times yes, at times no. And more so it’s the times that it doesn’t that make me feel like living the right way and making these changes about myself. Just like personal battles that I’m having, that I’m expressing through my music. And hopefully by releasing my confusion and my aggression, and my conscience, through my music, hopefully I will find balance.

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16 COMMENTS

HU Sweetheart

August 6, 2008 at 1:16 AM

thanks for getting him to answer my questions!!!! i love lloyd, i’m listening to the cd right now…and i BOUGHT it, not just dl’d!!!!
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Newton

August 6, 2008 at 1:41 AM

Thanks for getting him to answer my questions!!!
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Derrick

August 6, 2008 at 11:14 AM

Yo, I hear Lloyd hooked up wit JLack (Get it Shawty fame) again on this one (not enough though), and that that track is one of the best ones. I think these 2 brothas should get together and do a full album together (heard Omarion and Bow Wow wanted to link up wit JLack for their last album…probablty bombed b/c they didn’t). JLack and his writing partner, Ryan Lovet (could have that name wrong) are the quiet force in the industry creeping through like secret agents! Haaaaa! They could be the new Neptunes. Big ups to all these dudes making fresh, NEW music, and doing it well! Oh, and Young Lloyd, I hope your joint does well. PEACE!
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Dave

August 7, 2008 at 7:42 AM

I agree, that dude, JLack is a talent on his own, ya’ll. Its one thang for his bruva to open doors, its all about what the cat do once he enteres the door. This biz is rough, they don’t care who you are or who yo people are, if you suck, you gotsta go. He is doing his thing from real talent. Big ups to that dude…finally, a sibling with legitimate talent. Audi 5
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August 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM

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Jaida

August 10, 2008 at 9:06 AM

Awwww I just love Lloyd and his personality. He seems like a really cool dude and I definitely got my “Lessons In Love” album on deck! =]
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TyEshia

August 18, 2008 at 2:37 PM

The Cd is hot. But it should’ve had more songs. I think it could’ve been slightly better. Ladi you’ll always have my support. Southside was his best. Ohhh miss lady… Lol!
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nina

August 22, 2008 at 4:16 AM

hi Lloyd i jus want to tell u that your very talented in your music its like i could under stand what your saying an it also helps me with things that i didn’t even know but keep doing what your doing an im going to be by your side there never could be a nother Lloyd but one! an thats you i think no i know
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PurpleRAYNE

August 24, 2008 at 1:44 PM

GO LADI BKA LLOYD SEXI SHAWTY! DU YA THANG BABY! Dat wud b hott if yhu n wayne did a cd 2getha. I wud cop dat fo’ sho Lloyd iz on hiz grown n sexy sh+t! Luv ya
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jamsne

August 27, 2008 at 1:03 PM

i do not think that rihanna should go with chris brown
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lala

September 5, 2008 at 2:51 PM

hae lloyed!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Antwonette

October 15, 2008 at 9:00 AM

hey llody u r really sexyyyyyyyyyy i love 4 real u are all mine i wish i could go to your concert so i could scream your name out i am like your #1 fan 4 life i wish i could i could meet u in real maybe if come 2 southfield i would love that i would love 2 b your girlfriend i would dying if i could
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shan

February 11, 2009 at 9:54 AM

LLyod my friend juanita kilgore loves you!
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YAYA

May 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM

That’s my bby he alreadii noe’s because when i get on that he get’s sprung!
he just dont know yet lol
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rach

October 1, 2009 at 11:06 AM

the cd is great i love it!
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brand

November 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM

hey lloyd!!!!!!!ur the best.
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