Singer Brian Justin Crum Says Sharing His 'Dark, Seedy' Side Musically Is 'Absolutely Scary'

Its hard to pigeonhole Brian Justin Crum. One moment the multi-faceted Americas Got Talent finalist is detailing the sexual empowerment of new single Wild Side. The next, hes baby-talking Pepper, the five-pound, mix-breed love-of-his-life.

I wish you could see my dog right now; shes being so cute, the out singer gushed during an appearance on Party Foul Radio with Pollo & Pearl . She looks like Splinter from Ninja Turtles.

In many ways, it seems only fitting Crum should temporarily table discussion of Wild Side, his slinky new track released to online retailers and YouTube Nov. 15. A self-described freak when it comes to pooches, especially his tiny Chihuahua/terrier mix, its a reminder why he proved so lovable on Americas Got Talent.

If I see a dog on the street, I have to stop and say hi; I have to have a moment, admitted Crum. I have this very specific dog voice. Its a whole thing, and people judge me, but I dont care...

I love the doggies, he says, instantly upping the pitch on his multi-octave voice to speak directly to Pepper. Yes, I do!

Being utterly adorable is only one reason Crum faired so well on the hit NBC competition series eleventh season. He impressed both fans and judges including notorious curmudgeon Simon Cowell with soaring renditions of Queens Somebody to Love, Radioheads Creep and even Phil Collins classic In the Air Tonight.

His story of being bullied upon coming out (in elementary school no less!) further solidified his role as an audience favorite. Though very happy to tell his story on national television en route to a fourth-place finish, Crum is quick to stress hes not a victim.

I dont live in that place of victimhood, insisted the singer. A desire to reinforce he is not a woe-is-me kind of guy, he told Podomatics No. 1 LGBTQ podcast , has shaped his musical direction going forward.

Something that was super important to me was for people to see me take my power, said Crum of Wild Side. A lot of my power comes from sex. Im very sexual. Why wouldnt I be proud of that?

LISTEN: Brian Justin Crum Talks Sex, New Single Wild Side, Frankmusik

For Wild Side, Crum partnered with music producer Frankmusik. The duo collaborated on the synth-heavy pop track, which (perhaps not-surprisingly) bears strong sonic similarities to recent work by Adam Lambert.

The video intersperses current images of Crum and archival footage of the queer conversion therapy practices of yesteryear. Its a reminder of how far we have come from the archaic times when LGBTQ were sent to mental hospitals and psychiatric wards to find a cure for their sickness, the artist said and how far we still have to go.

We, as LGBTQ people, are told from the time were very young that sexuality is something to be ashamed of, said Crum. I want to show people out there its nothing to be shameful for, that we should be proud and celebrate. Sex between consenting adults is a beautiful thing.

According to Crum, Wild Side is an accurate preview of whats ahead musically. In its production and the dark, seedy kind of feel, absolutely, there is a through line of that, he said of a pending full-length release. Thats due in large part, he suggested, to working with Frankmusik.

He gets my voice; I get his style, he said of the producer, Weve come up with some really dope stuff Im excited to share with everybody.

After super randomly connecting with Frankmusik, who helmed Erasures 2011 album Tomorrows World and is featured on two RuPaul albums, Crum said the pair vibed in the studio. To date, they have finalized five tracks.

WATCH: Brian Justin Crum Wild Side

It almost feels like a lot of our songs are duets, because his style is so him, acknowledged Crum of Frankmusik.

The music is just dripping with sex and angst, he continued. I love that we have this kind of package thing coming out, where we both put our art and soul into it and want it to tell a story.

Though revealing himself in such intimate ways to audiences who only know him from AGT is absolutely scary, Crum says the thoughts also rewarding. Describing his upcoming album as a diary almost, it provides fans a peek into the wide range of feelings and emotions hes known since leaving the show.

I can look back at these songs Ive written over the past year and remember specific moments with ex-lovers or moments of feeling empowered by breaking up with somebody, stated the San Diego resident, who is excited to share those experiences with listeners.

Its cool that youll see this journey Ive been on this past year, concluded Crum. Its definitely sexy, its definitely a little dark, but thats who I am, and I want to show all those sides.

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