(CelebNMusic247-News) Sparkle Dishes All The Dirt on R. Kelly and The Braxtons?
Sparkle is making her way back on the music scene after a 10 year hiatus, but first she airs some dirty laundry on R. Kelly, the trial and being close with The Braxtons.
You may remember R. Kelly’s artist, Sparkle who had the hit “Be Careful” until R Kelly started sleeping with her daughter and she tried to take him to court. Sparkles daughter was the one in the water sports video featuring Kels.
Anyways, makes her splash back into the music scene after a 10 year hiatus. The talented singer took a break from her busy schedule to bump her gums with our friends over at Gumbumper.
Inside, Sparkle dished on her relationship with Platinum Singer/Producer, R. Kelly, the trial and being close with The Braxtons.
Here are some highlights below:
On parting way with R.Kelly to seek other producers for her second album
No question! Robert [Rockland] was indeed a key to success on the ‘Sparkle’ album, however me working with other producers on my next project was discussed with him and approved early on, then once it became time to start my 2nd project, other producers were an absolute no can do! Leaving Rockland wasn’t an easy decision, but giving some other decisions Robert had vetoed of mine that had not much to do with music concerning me, I knew his grip was getting tighter and things would only get worse (if you can imagine that), so I asked to be released! Asking for the release was in effort to save our personal relationship, because no matter whom or where I was, I had intended on working with him again.
On her relationship with Kelly makde it hard to testify in the trial
No, it was extremely difficult, but it had nothing to do with where I was professionally at all! First off, people need to realize, I considered Robert family, weather I was with Rockland, without Rockland, or whatever! My [initial] reaction, I didn’t consider anyone, but the ‘alleged’ child!
On doing being a background singer for Toni and Tamar’s bad opinion of background singers
I love what I’ve done, I am doing, and what I’m going to do! Growing up in the church and singing in my family group as one of lead singers is where it all began for me! The ‘big names’, is all in how you look at it… I think Sparkle is a big name and they’ve worked with me, or we’ve worked with each other! As for Toni [Braxton], that’s family for real, for real! She gave me sanity during that dark time in my life… if she calls, I’m coming… no question! It’s always about the next step in this business.
All the Braxton’s are indeed my family. I understand what Tamar was saying, it may have come across harsh on reality TV, but once people hear her voice they’ll see why she think background is a disservice (for her). My belief is background is a great starting point. These days, everyone wants the spot light without proper training.. and singing background absolutely help with technique along with strengthening your voice. Everybody is different, they have to gage whats best for them!
Read the entire interview here!
