By now I’m sure a majority of you heard about the comments Robin Thicke made against Vibe Magazine in regards to who they place on the cover of their publication.  A Billboard reporter asked Thicke of his difficulties of breaking down color barriers in the music industry and the blue eyed bandit responded, “When I did a recent interview with Vibe magazine I asked, “Why can’t I get the cover? This is a magazine I love. If there’s one magazine that I’d want to be on the cover of, it’s Vibe.” Their response was they don’t have white artists on the cover; that the only white artist they’ve had on the cover was Eminem. I guess if that’s what it is, it is what it is. And I respect that because I live in a house with a black woman.I won’t use the word “racism.” I will say it’s a tough — but rewarding — fight.” 

Catching wind of these comments, VIBE’s EIC (Editor-In-Chief), Danyel Smith, released a statemen defending the publications choice of why and who makes the cover of Vibe Magazine. Said Smith of Mr. Thicke’s views, “We have a great deal of respect for Robin Thicke and his music, and we remain flattered by his desire to be on a VIBE cover.  A VIBE cover is a huge milestone in any artist’s career — recent cover stars include Young Jeezy, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Usher, Senator Barack Obama, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Robert De Niro, to say nothing of our 15-year history. We wish Thicke the best, and we’re glad he discusses his thoughts on race and R&B in the new October 2008 issue of VIBE.”

As always, I turn to you (my faithful SoundOff readers) to throw me an opinion or two. Personally, I really don’t think this is a race issue, more so a sales issue. I love Robin Thicke to the death, but how many covers could he actually sell? To be honest, I think the “They don’t have white artists on the cover” comment was just another way of saying, “Sorry Robby, your not there yet”. But hey, that’s just me…..”Magic” is STILL my ish!

Sincerely

Low “It’s my B-Day, time to have some fun….IM OUT” Key 

Jeepers, Mariah STILL got it. MiMi graces Vibe’s June cover and boy is it LOVELY! Ahhhhh SUMMER, you gotta love it!

There isn’t really much to discuss about this topic, but since it’s 9:00pm and I had to come back to the office for a last minute Trick Daddy interview, (log on to BET.Com tomorrow for the article) I needed something to keep me busy.

How much longer can Mariah last with this RIDICULOUS body??? C’mon fellaz, speak up and let me know your thoughts! Ladies, you’re welcome to join in as well!

Be sure to check out Entertainment Spotlight for more of MiMi’s summer look.

Sincerely

Low “If only she were singing “Touch My Body” to me” Key

P.S. Sorry Kim, you had your fun with that Chris Brown cover, now it’s MY turn lol!