Diddy-support-solo-season-biggie-vibes/”>Q Parker is watching the thrill round 112’s legacy attain a recent peak, however he’s not letting nostalgia cease his personal momentum.

After Slim and Mike of 112 appeared on Tamron Hall, social media chatter erupted about “incomplete groups” and followers demanding a full reunion. The Atlanta native said clearly he’s open to creating historical past once more. But he’s additionally executed ready on cellphone calls that by no means come.

Parker advised AllHipHop that he needs nothing greater than for the unique 112 lineup to reunite for the group’s 30-year anniversary, a second he is aware of holds each emotional and monetary weight for everybody concerned. Still, he says he’s the one one reaching out.

“The side of this coin that I sit on have reached out on multiple accounts personally and through third parties on my behalf,” Parker stated. “Haven’t gotten a response.”

He emphasised he hasn’t spoken to Slim or Mike—who at the moment characterize 112 on tour—in “a while,” however the want stays. “I remain hopeful. I would love more than the fans would love for us to be able to celebrate together.”

That hope hasn’t paused his profession. Parker has leaned closely into his new solo period, which he describes as “romance dealing,” a nod to the hustler in him.

“I have a singular journey at this moment,” he stated. “I would love to get some of the support from the fans in the same regard as how they want to see the reunion. I don’t think it’s an either or. It can be an and. There can be a 112 reunion and you can still support Q Parker too.”

He acknowledges the general public’s starvation for nostalgia, as a result of 112’s golden period touched a complete technology. But Q additionally warned that getting caught previously isn’t an possibility.

“I love that we fight for nostalgia, but I just think we can’t stay there. We have to still allow evolution,” he stated. “I just don’t want to be one of those guys that is saying when I’m older, I wish I would have.”

Parker in contrast the best state of affairs to how New Edition balances group success with particular person ventures, calling it a roadmap he believes 112 might comply with if communication ever reopens.

Until then, he says he’s totally dedicated to his newest undertaking whereas holding a small emotional house reserved in case the door cracks open once more.

“If there ever is an opportunity for a reconcile and a reunion of sorts, I’m always keeping myself in position for that,” he stated. “But until then, I have to move in the direction that I am in.”

112’s first album dropped on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records, almost 30 years in the past. The self-titled opus was launched on August 27, 1996, on Bad Boy Records, that includes hit singles like “Only You” (with The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase) and “Cupid.”

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