Vocalist Noa
Tylo believes that attraction is based on energy, not sexuality.
"Every new relationship offers an opportunity for rebirth
and re-invention," he says.
BORN AGAIN VIRGIN, his new album, provocatively reflects his
rather unorthodox beliefs on sexuality. "I laid bare my
fantasies, my hopes, my fears and my faith in the album. It's
about lust, love, losses and gains."
It's also
about sexual rebellion and liberalism, two major themes for this
weekend's festivities.
Boi Magazine proudly introduces South African native Noa Tylo,
our choice for this year's International Mr. Leather.
Does leather
turn you on?
There's something
very raw and masculine about leather, the way it molds
around your body, skin to skin. You just can't help but feel
sexy in it.
What has
been your hottest experience with leather?
I once tied
someone up with leather straps, and while we were being watched,
I worked my way up, dripping hot candle wax and cooling it off
with blocks of ice.
Do you
prefer to be tied or to tie someone else?
I like to
be the one in control.
Why do
men love leather?
For me, leather
is primal. Brings me back to when things were all
about hunting, eating, sleeping and having sex.
Have you
incorporated leather into your act?
Part of my
act is incorporates leather, chains, and a whole lot of skin.
Do any
of your songs delve into your leather experiences?
I have a
song on my Born Again Virgin album called "It's All About"
where I play around with the idea of S&M and bondage.
You share
a lot of personal experiences in your music.
I don't feel
like I have anything to hide. I have nothing that I'm ashamed
of. Any thought or emotion I've ever had, everyone else has had,
even if it was just for a split second. I love being human, I
love being emotional and I love being a man.
How do
you your lovers feel about you discussing your intimate moments?
Usually by
the time I've recorded and released the song, we're no longer
dating. I kind of thought it was a curse initially, but at least
I get some songs out of it, so it's all good.
What is
your ultimate message with your songs?
It's okay
to be curious, to experiment, to be insecure, to make mistakes,
to cry, to desire, to feel, to want, to need, to love it's okay
to be yourself.
What's
your next release?
I've just
finished recording new tracks with producers Jimmy Greco (J-Lo,
Carlos Santana) and Blake Althen (Rachel Panay). The songs are
sexy and urban, yet still fresh and edgy. I'm shopping these
to US labels right now.
Are they
available to listen to?
Yes, you
can download the new tracks off my website.
For more information on Noa Tylo, visit www.projectpublicity.com. To download his album, Born Again Virgin, and listen to his newest tracks, go to www.noatylo.com and myspace.com/noatylo.