put you in uncomfortable situations. R&B Divas wasn’t necessarily scripted per se, but there are times you’re faced with things you wouldn’t do in your real life. and you have to figure out how to mix and mingle and intertwine and make it work for you. I’m human, and I do have a sassy and fiesty side. I do have a side of me that sometimes just wants to snap (laughing), but that’s just me being human. I realize at the end of the day that I’m not a reality star. I’m a singer who has sold millions. I’m doing this for my music, to brand myself, and to create an empire. I don’t want to be the next chic that’s punching, throwing blows and bottles and wildin’ out. I don’t have time for all that, I have a kid. You know, and I’m not the only one on TV who has a kid, but for me, that matters. It’s kinda crazy James, because you know, I’m a little bit boring for reality TV according to what these folks want to see (laughing)….
Urban Grandstand Digital: But you’re really not though (laughing)…
Meelah: Well, you know, it’s crazy. It’s a political game. It’s a game, you just got to know how to play it. I’d rather be boring than be crazy and doing foolish things.
Urban Grandstand: I agree with that. I think though, that one of the best things about this season is the new music that you have out there. I mean, we got three singles this summer. So it makes me think the album is right around the corner. Is that true?
Meelah: The album is definitely around the corner. It’s been around the corner for 5 years (laughing), but it’s definitely around the corner now. Yes, I’m just such a perfectionist, and I’m so picky. First of all, the climate of the industry is so different. every time I’m putting something out i snatch it right back, I just feel like I want it to be right, and genuine and pure. I want it to be good quality music. I keep going back in the lab, but I think it’s a good thing.
Urban Grandstandstand: So can you enlighten us on the single you have with Musiq Soulchild?
Meelah: Yes, it’s called “Give It to You”, We shot a video for it a couple of months ago to give people a visual. I’m really excited about it. We co-wrote it together. We were in the studio just vibin' out. He was helping me get back in my groove, if you will. We were experimenting together. We did seven songs, three of which were duets. Of the duets, that was just the one. It was something special about it. The more I listened to it, I felt like it was a single. It feels good. We wanted to show the evolution of Meelah as a grown woman, yet have appeal for the youth so it won't be too Urban AC. You know, I don’t want to be too old lady (laughing). You know the kids today are a mess. I want it to feel good and be sensual and sexual. Clearly, there’s connection with Musiq and myself, so we wanted to build on that, be classy and tasteful, but still be about love making, and still enough groove for the youth to bob their heads and it be current.
Urban Grandstand Digital: There’s a lot of people who are really feeling that track, and they’re looking for that album to follow. Do you see that happening this year?
Meelah: Lord, we already in October. The plan was to break y’all off before 2015. If not a whole album. at least an EP. I feel like I owe the fans at least that before 2015. I’m really excited. I’ve been working with Musiq of course, and TC, who writes most of Tamar’s stuff, and works with Brandy. I’m just excited. Hopefully, I’ll get back in with Missy Elliott. We started some stuff together that’s really incredible.
Urban Grandstand Digital: Now you know when you say that, it puts me back in my element of Missy and Timbaland (laughing)
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