Some of the greatest songwriters have occasionally opted to perform their own words themselves as opposed to leaving them in the hands of others. Look at Carole King she wrote Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman, yet is still an acclaimed singer herself to this day. Also Lauryn Hill, she wrote tracks like All that I Can Say for Mary J Blige and yet her Mis-Education album was to reach heights, worldwide heights, no other female emcee has been able to secure. Another songwriter who is making his way into the world of music as the singer as opposed to ‘just’ the writer is Los Angeles born and bred Robin Thicke.

Being born into a household of stars (his Mom was a singer and his father an actor- Growing Pains Dad Alan Thicke) may have been a challenge in itself, everyone trying to make their names in their relevant fields. But it was obviously a well appreciated challenge as now Robin Thicke is at a place where he is more than content with his accomplishments. Having written songs for the likes of Mary J Blige, Brandy and Mya his lead off single Wanna Love You Girl is in serious rotation both audibly and visually. You can see why Pharrell of The Neptunes had to snatch the lyrical mastermind up and give him a home at Star Trak.

With a new album The Evolution of Robin Thicke set to hit shelves in March, here he is giving you a serious look into his mind and his life. He wouldn’t be Robin Thicke if he didn’t.

What personality traits do you have that have encouraged you to get to the point you are at today?

I am split personality (laughing) I have about twelve different personalities at least so you never know what you are going to get and I try to change my whole life every few months.

How do you do that?

I have a NY resolution every few months. They don’t normally pan out, but most of them I don’t stick to them but I do try. I am happy though and that is my first priority.

You just keep to the songwriting or do you have any other forms you submerge yourself in?

I mean I write in my own journals and I do have ideas for novels and then the songs but some of it I don’t share with anyone. There are some things you have to keep secret but I do end up putting 95% of my life into my songs.

That’s a lot.

Yes it’s a lot. I let you pretty far in.

Wow the only other person I feel that lets us in that deep is Mary J Blige. Continued on page 2 »