Miguel Releases Statement Following Frank Ocean Criticism

Miguel photo by Daniel Sannwald

During an interview with The Sunday Times, Miguel was asked about Frank Ocean. "I wouldn’t say we were friends," he said (via Billboard). "To be completely honest—and no disrespect to anyone—I genuinely believe that I make better music, all the way around." Tonight on Twitter, he released a statement titled "no need to compare apples to oranges." 

"Yes, I am competitive, we ALL have to have a level of competitiveness to put ourselves on the line day in and day out," he writes. "But I also believe there's room for all artists. That's what Wildheart is all about: celebrating individuality." Here's the full statement:

no need to compare apples to oranges http://pic.twitter.com/5c86sEfpc3

— Miguel (@Miguel) July 7, 2015

Frank Ocean is reportedly releasing an album and accompanying magazine this month.

Read our interview with Miguel.

Watch Miguel play "Adorn" at a Warm Up event at MoMA PS1:

via Evan Minsker