Carl Thomas | Interview (2004)

Aries (T M H): What was the process between the first album and this one like? Was there pressure to double that success?
Carl Thomas: No, I think only with other people (laughs), not myself. To be honest some of the songs on "Let's Talk About It" were suppose to be on "Emotional."

Aries (T M H): What does "Let's Talk About It" offer that "Emotional" didn't?
Carl Thomas: "Let's Talk About It" is more poetic. "Emotional" was a lot of different things, mainly a lot of things I needed to get off my chest at that time.

Aries (T M H): "My First Love" is one of my personal favorites, is that song based on a personal experience?
Carl Thomas: No, but it was a subject I knew everybody would be able to relate to one way or the other. I mean even if your first love was a dog, you would still be able to relate to those feelings at that time.

Aries (T M H): You make a reference to Marvin Gaye, one of my all time favorites in "The Baby Maker." What type of influence did Marvin play in your career?
Carl Thomas: Man, it was just his life as a whole. I mean his life was so interesting, it was always something going on. Marvin had so many ups and downs with Barry Gordy and Motown. His music was a testament to his joy and pain.

Aries (T M H): What is the number one reason, in your opinion, why fans and non-fans should pick up this album?
Carl Thomas: Well because "Let's Talk About It" is the album for young sexy urban style (laughs). I think the fans will really enjoy the music.

Aries (T M H): What are your plans for the future?
Carl Thomas: Well to be on tour this summer and I mean the whole summer. I'm also looking forward to buying a new house. I'm in the middle now of selling one then I plan to buy a new one.

Aries (T M H): Would you ever consider managing and producing talent?
Carl Thomas: Definitely, you know I am actually building a building for that. I'm looking forward to helping new artists break into the industry.

Aries (T M H): Now that Faith is no longer on Bad Boy, do you see any future collaborations with her, you two seem to have a great chemistry?
Carl Thomas: Definitely, I don't think it will effect anything. We will always have a great chemistry. Faith is my sister, I love her and she loves me. So the only thing that has changed is the business aspect, so yeah we'll be working together again.

Aries (T M H): What other artists would you like to work with?
Carl Thomas: I would love to work with Beris Hammond, I think that would be great. Also India Arie.

Aries (T M H): Being that Bad Boy is celebrating their 10th year anniversary. What is your best memory, one that you were apart of or not?
Carl Thomas: The "No Way Out" tour. Just because it was my introduction to the whole Bad Boy family life (laughs).

Aries (T M H): Any last words for your fans?
Carl Thomas: Yeah, come check me out at my album signings and shows and "let's talk about it."