John Legend - Down Lo?

Does John Legend have the streets buzzing because he's been talking about the "Down Lo??"   The answer to that question is-- YES!  Now before you go Martin Lawrence on this story and "Run Tell Dat," just relax... because it's not what you think.  Or maybe it is but...not for the purpose of this story.

Mr. Legend has been maximizing his potential as an artist and has partnered with HBO to produce a new drama entitled, Down Lo.  HBO, in conjunction with John Legend's film company, "Get Lifted Film Co." will be following the lives of different models, musicians and athletes who are struggling to break into the business.  The show, based on South Beach, a city known for the night life will spotlight various South Beach hot spots, sports, fashion and music scenes.

The premise of the drama is to highlight the struggle of the business and the fame, and also expose secrets.  Secrets like....being on the Down Lo.  One of the characters in this drama just so happens to be a rapper trying to break into the hip hop music business as a man who lives his life as an "undercover gay" hip hop artist.

Hmmmm??  (Side Eye)

I know you're asking yourself the question," does this have anything to do with the life of John Legend?"  Well...now that I don't know.  You can draw your own conclusions.  And while you're doing that, you can also be on the look out for two additional television shows from Legend's film company that he has sold the rights to.  One will be another drama titled, "The Edge," which will air on the USA Network.  And the other you can catch on 20th Century Fox TV, which will be a comedy loosely based on the upbringing of John Legend and is currently untitled.

The show, Down Lo is being produced/directed by Tony Krantz along with Get Lifted’s Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius.  It will be written by playwright/scribe Seth Zvi Rosenfeld and Reece Pearson has signed on as the co-executive producer.  No premiere date has been set as of yet.

And let us not forget what we already love him for....and that's the music.  Expect the new album, Love in the Future, to be in stores and ready for you to Buy & Blast on June 25th.  In a recent interview, this is what Legend had to say about the new album.

"Over the years, I've been in a comfort zone with Kanye and Dave, and we’ve had great collaborations.  But this album also offers some fresh collaborations. And together that typifies the sound of this album. 'Love in the Future' has the feel of my first two albums but takes that sound forward."

We shall see when the album drops.  And look for my Buy & Blast: In Review of this album soon to come.