Two Worlds Apart

53

August

"We've got August Alsina in the building."

"What it do? What it do? What it do y'all."

"So tell us man, what's been going on? I see you have a new album dropping soon?"

"Yeah man, in a week my sophomore album drops and I'm excited to see how everyone responds to it."

"Nice, nice. So what can you tell us about it? Without giving it away of course."

"Well man, to be honest, it's just me doing what I do and that's putting out music for everyone. Something people can relate to at anytime."

"And you're known for that."

"Exactly."

"So how did the concept come about for this one."

"Well. I've been through a lot since last year, good and bad and I just channeled that energy, that experience into my music. Now more than before I've got some people depending on me and I can't let that set back keep me back."

"I hear that. Any touring coming up?"

"Nothing major, just some promotional stops for the time being."

"Gotcha. And how are you overall? How's the health?"

"So far so good man. Thanks for asking." I nodded.

"Well alright man. Let's take some calls and hear what your fans got to say."

Nodding in agreement, I adjusted myself in my seat while he took the first call. This was one of the many promo interviews I've done since being back and it was tiring. One thing for sure, I was missing my girl and my son.

"Hey Aug."

"What it do baybeh?"

Hearing a small squeal followed by a giggle, I laughed and shook my head.

"It's not really a question but I just wanted to say I love you and I can't wait till you go on tour."

"I luh you too baybeh."

Taking a few more calls, I answered a few questions before we wrapped up the interview and I was off to my next one.

"Thanks again for passing through Yung."

"Thanks for having me man. I really appreciate the love y'all show me over here."

"You a real one, so you know we got you."

Dapping and hugging, I then made my way out of the studio. Greeting persons who came out to see me, I stopped and took a couple pictures before leaving the building.

"T? We got time to stop for food?"

"Yeah goon. What you had in mind?"

"That place Chrys loves to go." I smirked.

Sending her a text that I was going to her spot, I smiled when I saw her response about how much she is missing it. One thing I was looking forward to was them coming home for Christmas.

"You know what you want? I'm about to call them."

"Chicken and waffles and I wanna try their chicken biscuits with gravy."

"And to drink?"

"Lemonade if they got any. If not, an apple juice."

"Gotcha." He agreed with a head nod.

Just as I was about to respond to Chrysta's message, my phone rang, showing it was my mother. Taking a deep breath I answered it.

"Wassup momma?"