Impact Beyond the Stage

He's got a few slots saved on the project for special guests. He avoids jinxing them by referring to them as confirmed or listing their names, but the short list includes Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry. She performed on the "Love Calls" remix.

He's also showing some consideration to the media. A promotional photo shoot he's planning has a "day in the life" theme. He says the result will be his ability to service most media outlets with unique shots of him.

"I'm excited about it. I'm trying to get my superhero on," he says, laughing.

But first, he returns to South Florida for this weekend's concert. Of Miami, he says: "I love it. I get to wear white and not look like an idiot. And we get to see the fans again and test-drive new music."