Miguel Covers VIBE, Talks Frank Ocean: ‘Frank Ocean’s sexuality overshadowed my music…and his as well’ [Photos]

Miguel & Kendrick Lamar cover the latest issue of VIBE magazine. In his interview with the mag, Miguel reveals his true thoughts on Frank Ocean and comparisons  of their music.

As dominant as “Adorn” was for much of last year, it seemed like once Frank Ocean dropped the bomb on Tumblr about his past relationship with a man, that he was the new “It” guy. Did you ever feel eclipsed?

MIGUEL: I don’t know if the word is eclipsed. [Long pause] That’s a really tough question to answer, man. In all reality, Frank Ocean took a big chance the way that artists are supposed to. I mean, even his album doesn’t sound like mine or anyone else’s. So sonically and how he writes and what he’s writing about and how he chooses to express himself vocally, all his choices are very unique, and I appreciate that about him. Not only did his announcement overshadow my music, but it overshadowed his as well. The general public was in awe and championing him for being brave enough to make that announcement publicly. I congratulate him for his successes. I would love to hear more of his music. He’s one of those artists that’s being himself and pushing boundaries. I gotta celebrate that.

That seems like a bit of a dig, doesn’t it? You can read the full interview over at VIBE. Check out some photos of Miguel & Kendrick from the mag below!