Morphine Prince 96,178 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 In a conversation with the U.K.’s Sunday Times, he spoke out about comparisons to his peers including Frank Ocean, who he ran into at a London hotel bar during the interview.“We’re, er, cordial. I wouldn’t say we were friends,” says Miguel, who lost the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album to Ocean’s Channel ORANGE in February 2013. While the rest of the crowd at Staples Center stood for Ocean, Miguel remained seated.He admits that when it comes to his art, he’s “super-competitive.” “To be completely honest—and no disrespect to anyone—I genuinely believe that I make better music, all the way around,” declares Miguel, whose third album Wildheart dropped last month.When asked about other R&B singers like Ocean and The Weeknd, Miguel suggests that he will outlast them. “It’s interesting,” he explains, “but we’ll see who’s in it for the long haul. It’s like a marathon, you know.”So does he envy Ocean’s status as a troubled soul? “That’s Frank. Frank is the tortured. That’s his thing. That’s not who I am. I may not be dark—as dark—and I may not be as poetic, but I’m living my real ****.”Source: http://www.rap-up.com/2015/07/06/miguel-i-make-better-music-than-frank-ocean/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBEY 57,107 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I still don't know who you are though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inuborg 4,135 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Miguel needs to stop lying to himself tbh I root for you. I love you. You, you, you, you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cocaine Heart 4,768 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 He just looks hotter We going to boo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artRaver 3,188 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 He needs to chill and avoid stirring up shenanigans. ✿ cherry blossom girl ✿ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West 1,676 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 You also bounce on heads better than Frank Ocean. KANYEWEST.COM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernier 3,786 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I feel like their music isn't even that similar. Franck Ocean makes more "deep", introspective music, while Miguel is mostly s-x and love fueled(look how straight I am) R'n'B Both are good, but they don't really seem comparable to me. But Miguel can stay pressed tho, this isn't the first time he'll make catty comments towards Frank Ocean, while the latter keeps paying him dust Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGoneGaga 86 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 It's like pitting Iggy Azaelia against Josh Groban... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife 6,351 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Callate, Miguelito! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laceface 2,964 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 But.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klou 2,365 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Go back to kicking yo fan's heads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 It just seems like Miguel is pressed he's not as famous/popular/successful as Frank Ocean and that he lost the Grammy to him...technically showing Franks music was seen to the Grammy board his music was better. But to say he'll last longer and his music is better is his opinion and not fact...it's subjective and not a guarantee he'll be remembered...I do get that every artist SHOULD think they're making better music than everyone but he just sounds like another Kanye ... Not appealing in any way Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.peter 3,515 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 But.. Thats not Frank, its some guy by the name Mateo. The internet believes this is still Frank after all these years for some reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatfoxyfeeling 11,998 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 The fact he thinks he is better than The Weeknd :rip: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Angel 128 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Okay let me just say this as a fan of Miguel. In all honesty, I just don't get the hype over Frank Ocean. He's a great songwriter and he's fine as hell, yes, but I'm personally just more into Miguel. Wildheart is a gem, and everyone saying "who" needs to check it out as well as his first two records which are outstanding. Maybe you'll change your mind.Having said that, I am not a fan of Miguel's interviews. He seems great as a person, exceptional as a singer-songwriter, and his thought process in terms of his music and visuals are outstanding. But when it comes to knowing someone on a personal level, I just don't care to know. There's some singers (like him and even my bigger fave, Beyoncé) I just don't care to know on a personal level. When it comes to the latter, It's always fun knowing about her since she barely shares anything with us, but if she were to continue being the private woman she is, I wouldn't mind. When it comes to him, he's kind of annoying. His radio interviews were never anything interesting to me...he seemed quite annoying in all honesty, but I love him as a musician. Even prior to the release of "Coffee," he made comments about him wanting this album to prove to his naysayers that he's a straight man -- as if we cared about his s-xual orientation. Certain comments he makes in his newest interviews just rub me the wrong way.tl;dr: There's some people who should share their personal lives with us so we can give a feel about who they are, and there are others who just don't need to.In terms of these comments, I agree. He does make better music -- it's just my preference, but the way he went about it just...catty. I think Kaleidoscope Dream deserved the Grammy over channelORANGE, but it is what it is. He's just coming off as bitter. In all honesty, they are two totally different musicians and their sounds have never sounded similar to me. This is why it's important to have a good PR team and it's also good when to fight your battles -- cause he ain't winning this one. Just make music, damn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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