‘Idol's’ Ruben on love, life, and weight loss

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AP: There are a lot of former “Idols” and finalists coming out with albums this fall. Do you feel added pressure?

Studdard: No. All of us are in totally different genres. Kelly (Clarkson) is in rock. Clay (Aiken) is in adult contemporary. I’m urban. Even if we were in the same market I still wouldn’t feel like that because we are family.

AP: What do you think the state of R&B music is today?

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Studdard: I think hip-hop has taken over. It’s really hard for R&B artists to get records played on the radio. It is not a bad thing because I grew-up listening to hip-hop. We’ve all had to clip up our style a little bit. Back in the day I remember when hip-hop artists used to want to be on R&B songs and now it is the other way around.

AP: Do you ever get tired of being recognized?

Studdard: When I first won it was hard for me because I didn’t want to be bothered. I understand it is a part of my job. Your fans are always happy to see you. Everything that we have is because of the fans who purchase the albums or the concert tickets. For me it is an honor to have someone ask for my autograph. When they don’t want your autograph, then you should be worried.

AP: What was your most diva moment?

Studdard: I think my worst moment was when this lady threw her paper on the table and was like, “Sign this.” I almost lost it.

AP: Most of your album is about love. Are you looking for love?

Studdard: Yes. I think everybody is. I don’t think there is anyone out there who wants to be by themselves. I don’t want to be by myself for the rest of my life.

AP: I am sure you constantly meet women. Why are you still single?

Studdard: It is just a choice I made right now because I don’t have time to devote to a relationship.

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