Interview with solo artist Omarion. His latest album "21" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart.

A fan of yours told me they saw you on MTV Asia. Do you have any plans to work with any Asian music artists?
Omarion-Yeah, I have Rain, we call him Rain over here but I think his name is Pete over there. I plan on doing some work over there. I actually love Asia and I will actually be over there next week on the 5th. I'll be doing some shows and stuff.

Is this latest album your first number one album?
Omarion-No, my last album hit number one two. God is the greatest.

How did you feel around Christmas time when you found out your album had hit number one?
Omarion-I just felt I was starting the year so right. It's going to be an amazing year. My album came out December 26th. Beginning the year with the number one album, it's a pretty amazing feeling.

You are pretty established as a solo artist now. Are you surprised people still ask you about a possible B2K reunion?
Omarion-Yeah, sometimes. It doesn't bother me. It's part of my past and its really where I come from. When people ask me it's all good.

Have you ever thought about putting together a group and managing them?
Omarion-Of course. I think more so than managing a group I would like to work on artist development, solo artists, groups, all that good stuff.

What did you do in between albums? It seems like there was a tiny little gap in between albums.
Omarion-Well I have been working on some movies. I have two films coming out this year. One called "Somebody Help Me" which is a scary movie which Chris Stokes directed. I have another film called "Reggaeton" which is being produced by Sony Pictures.


What is your current single?
Omarion-The current single is "Ice Box," and I think the next single will be "Midnight."

What do you want to tell people about your album who may not have picked it up yet?
Omarion-I just want them to know this is my personal album and if they want to get to know me better or hear some good music they should pick up the album.

You basically grew up in the spotlight. What are some of the best things about being an artist growing up in the spotlight like that?
Omarion-All the free stuff! Jewelry, you don't have to get it customized. When you go to places you can just go right up to the front. Just the perks. One time we went to Magic Mountain we got to go through the back of the park and get on every ride.

A lot of young stars find themselves in the tabloids and gossip blogs for negative reasons. How do you manage to keep your name away from negative stuff?
Omarion-It's up to the person but for me its just who I am. I'm a positive person. I don't consider myself getting into trouble. Its pretty much about who you are and your principals and morals and the Christian background that I have.

Are you on tour right now?
Omarion-No. I'm getting ready for overseas. I'm sure something will be jumping off over here during the summertime.

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