Even though Robin Thicke has been coined a "blue-eyed-soul artist," joining the ranks of Jon B and Justin Timberlake, his blue-eyed soulness wasn't enough to get on the cover of Vibe Magazine. According Robin Thicke, the magazine has a strict policy against having "white" artists on the cover !
While promoting his forthcoming album earlier this summer, an interview with Vibe went wrong according to the "Magic" singer. During the interview Thicke reportedly asked why he could not cover an issue of the magazine --- their response "We don't put white artists on our covers.."
Since the release of his breakthrough album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke" featuring the hit singles "Lost Without You" and "Can You Believe," which both charted well on the R&B and pop charts, Thicke has garnered quite a following amongst R&B and Soul music fans. So what's up with the cold shoulder from Vibe ?
Recalling the situation with Vibe Thicke says "This is a magazine I love. If there's one magazine that I'd want to be on the cover of, it's Vibe. 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."
Even though he got the cold shoulder from the magazine when it came down to the cover, Thicke says "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. I look at Mary J. Blige, somebody who has had only
a few pop hits and yet has changed culture, generated new sounds and
inspired leagues of artists. She's now a worldwide phenomenon. And it's because of what she stood for; she never gave up."
With the upcoming release of "Something Else," Thicke's new album, the singer plans to focus on issuing quality music. "You can't always expect people to be as color-blind or open-minded as
you want. What you can do is keep giving your heart and soul, like Bob
Marley did. His music became so overwhelmingly loving; it was a
relentless love in a sense. Keep beating them down with love and they
can't stop you."
In related news, Robin Thicke's feature in Billboard Magazine titled "White Like Me" has been placed in this week's issue of the popular magazine.
Robin Thicke's "Something Else" is due for release September 30th.
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i think that they make a nice couple. you would think that as many people now that r in interracial relationships it should'"nt matter if black , white, blue, or purple.
descha
9/9/2008 8:55:50 AM
Hi
I thinke they are punising him for having a black woman
because if they are not putting white artist on the cover why where eminem and justin where?
like there doing that on purpuse ,he wants to be on the cover
and for you smart person22
He tlaks about his wife,because he loves her,and he is proud of her,and he want to show the whole world he loves his wife,its has got nothing to do with rewarding or anything else
He is getting bullied over the cover thing
Jacks n threes
9/5/2008 6:10:37 PM
The issue wasn't his talent, it was the color of his skin. They didn't say he needed three more hits, they said he was white.
Anthony
9/4/2008 1:14:22 AM
LOL, for yall to say he hasnt proven himself...what ...yall want the man to fly??? This dude could stop making music right now and still be a staple on any oldies station 30 years from now. I think he deserves a cover or at least a co-cover of vibe. And to the poster who said it is sad that he asked...come on...u act like Kanye didnt ask...lol
nunya
9/2/2008 1:03:36 AM
oh yeah FUCC amy crackhouse, she was talking about black ppl. saying they were n*****s. and some black ppl still purchase her music. what idiots.
Etteyafal
9/1/2008 12:24:37 AM
If this is true, then it's really sad that any artist especially one who is very talented, but has a very limited track record would ask to be on the cover of a major magazine. It's like begging someone see you as being great. It is equally as sad if someone at Vibe told him that they don't put white artist on the cover. They should be fired! I hope neither is true, but if any of this is true then I've lost respect for one of them or both of them!
smartperson222@yahoo.com
8/30/2008 10:22:45 PM
He is an artist just starting out, I know he has written music for other artist but he is now a performer, he has not proven himself to be on the cover of any magazine. If you listen to his songs, he sounds like Michael Frank and Chio Debage as well as other artist. He needs to stop taking about his black wife as if he needs to be rewarded for somehow dating and marring a black women. He talks about his black wife as if he is doing something special like giving to the needy. If you want society to accept interracial couples then go about it naturally. As far as Mary goes, you were not even thought of when she first started, she has earned her place you have not...if you want to be successful in any industry...you really need to keep this self entitlement in check and just be happy for the blessings you have already received, all your missing is humbleness. This message is coming from an attractive, biracial highly educated women.
AUSTIN
8/29/2008 10:57:49 PM
Well it's interesting CUZ they did have justin timberlake on the cover of vibe back when the debut album "JUSTIFIED" was out!! HYPOCRITES!!! AND WE WANT OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT!!
mzgoodbadgirl
8/29/2008 10:12:30 PM
Justin timberlake was on the cover before, i still have it
bigbob39
8/29/2008 2:31:09 PM
you know I see why he not on the cover for some many years this true white folks always stool our music for years never got the credit that artist before them and half of them are broke because no publish rights or anything but he is very talented but this is black owe mag so man up peace oh and please vote we need obama
RAIA
8/29/2008 10:59:21 AM
NO NO NO DANG CAN WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR US..PUT MY BABY MAXWELL ON THERE OR BRANDY ECT....THERE ARE BLACK ARTIST GETTING READY TO DROP CD'S OR COMING BACK INTO THE GAME..I AGREE WITH VIBE THANKS
Opinion
8/29/2008 10:11:53 AM
P.S. if Vibe didn't have Amy Winehouse on the cover I doubt Robin Thicke would be there. Amy won 5 Grammys in one night. Her personal issues aside, if only deserves a cover and article it is her.
Opinion
8/29/2008 10:08:00 AM
Robin is big in our world but Eminem and Justin are worldwide superstars. Their fame surpasses race. Robin is not in the same boat. His talent is what is carrying him not fame. I respect his candor and I don't think any less of Vibe. We know they don't have a lot of variety of their articles let alone covers. We are all affected by race, one way or another. It is life. It isn't going to change with Obama in office, in reality, it will probably get worse because people will actually believe we accomplished something when it hasn't.
Anonymous
8/29/2008 9:50:08 AM
I meant have not hate.
Anonymous
8/29/2008 9:43:19 AM
Vibe don't hate White artists on their covers. So he was off by one, it's not like he was off by a thousand. It is very common, it isn't like you see a lot of Blacks on GQ. It is the nature of the biz.
dee
8/29/2008 8:44:59 AM
What RT said wasn't true he said that the only white person to be on the cover was Eminem -Jt has been on the cover b/c I have that issue.
hdot
8/28/2008 11:41:43 PM
this story is a lie. sounds like the drivel on mediatakeout. watch how fast robin thicke debunks this BS.
nerve
8/28/2008 7:14:55 PM
that is sad and degrading and i do not think it is not fair dat he cannot be on the cover he has a great voice and so what about what color mr.thicke is
BigA
8/28/2008 6:34:51 PM
This is crazy! I've always liked Vibe, but I've lost some respect for them. Robin Thicke is an amazing artist. There are very few males in the R&B game right now that are making albums like him.... I guess they'll put some stupid rapper who has mad up another dance, on the cover instead!
Even though Robin Thicke has been coined a "blue-eyed-soul artist," joining the ranks of Jon B and Justin Timberlake, his blue-eyed soulness wasn't enough to get on the cover of Vibe Magazine. According Robin Thicke, the magazine has a strict policy against having "white" artists on the cover !
