Definitely. Talk to me about you’re experience working on Empire.

V Bozeman: Everyone is so passionate about the story of Lucious and the story of Empire cause it’s real and it just resonated over the whole set. I’m so blessed to be a part of it and I’m definitely going to be reoccurring this season and next season.

Did you expect the fans to grab onto it the way that they have?

V Bozeman: I don’t know if I did. I know that FOX’s whole marketing and promotions for this had people waiting for it and I knew it was going to be a hit, but this big a hit? I mean it’s broken records it’s just getting bigger and bigger but I knew it was definitely going to be a success.

What did you think of 50 Cent’s response to Empire?

V Bozeman: He likes to ruffle feathers. I’m glad that the cast didn’t feed into that. This is a black production. This is a major platform for black actors and singers and we need to make sure that we support each other. His show is a success as well so people aren’t going to stop watching Power, people are not going to stop watching Empire so why not support each other? That’s part of the problem right there. But I love 50 he’s cool.

Working with Timbaland and his camp how has that influenced you artistically?

V Bozeman: It was the first time that I was able to actually live in the studio. He has such a love and affinity for me, I’m so grateful. I’m like why is this producer at this caliber spending all of his time and energy because he was with me every day. Each and every day in that studio working on two projects.

What can we expect from your duet album Opera Noir? 

V Bozeman: I feel like Opera Noir is like black music at it’s best. The black moment in music is definitely back as far as Timbaland bringing projects to the people. We acknowledged that old school good feeling but know how to bring in that new so the kids and the youngins can feel it too and they can understand what real good music is you know. We’re both advocates for putting feeling back in music.

Can we expect any collaborations between you and Tink?

V Bozeman: Absolutely, me and Tink just did a real huge record I can’t wait till you guys hear it. We did a song called “Beautiful Skin.” That’s going to be a part of Opera Noir I think.