Music

Charlamagne Tha God Defends Ignoring Tyla’s Interview Requests, “I’m Here For The People”

Earlier this month, singer Tyla’s interview on The Breakfast Club sparked controversy, largely directed at Charlamagne Tha God. During their chat, Charlamagne asked Tyla about her identity as a South African “coloured” person, a topic her publicist had explicitly deemed off-limits. This led to backlash from viewers who felt Tyla was avoiding discussing her Blackness, an accusation she later refuted in a public statement.

Peter Rosenberg was quick to criticize Charlamagne, accusing him of making the interview uncomfortable by deliberately asking questions Tyla had requested to avoid. Rosenberg’s claims weren’t unfounded; Charlamagne has now confirmed he disregarded the restrictions set by Tyla’s team.

Charlamagne revealed that Tyla’s team had asked him to steer clear of questions about her connection to Kai Cenat, her absence from Chris Brown’s tour, a recent injury, comparisons to other artists, her dating life, and her racial identity. “I said to them, ‘No,’” Charlamagne stated, adding that it was up to Tyla’s team to either prepare her for these topics or cancel the interview.

“I’m not a d*ck sucker for record labels,” Charlamagne asserted. “I have a job to do, and my job is for the people.”

What are your thoughts on Charlamagne Tha God’s approach to Tyla’s interview? Was he justified in ignoring her requests, or did he cross a line? Share your opinions in the comments and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

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Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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