Nick Carter is the most visible face of the Backstreet Boys, the vocal group that sold more than 75 million albums in its chart-topping '90s heyday.
Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean reunited a second time in 2007 to release their fifth studio album, Unbreakable. The group, which no longer includes Kevin Richardson, has toured extensively since and stops Friday in Phoenix.
Carter, 28, checked in from a tour stop in Canada.
Question: Where's home base for you these days?
Answer: I've made three spots my home base. I moved to Nashville and set up my studio there for writing, and I have a cool house there. I also have a place in LA and still have a place in Florida (where his parents live).
Q: Are you an eligible bachelor?
A: Of course, of course.
Q: Is it still hard to go out and grab a bite or a drink without being bothered?
A: People still come up to me and say things, but it's such a part of my life it's not like I pay attention to it too much.
Q: Phoenix will host the NBA All-Star Game in February. Are you a basketball fan?
A: Oh yeah. I'm loving the Suns this year. They've got my boy Shaq (O'Neal). I play basketball, so I never really fell in love with one particular team, just because I love good basketball and watching good teams.
Q: Are you working on a follow-up to your first solo album (2002's Now or Never)?
A: We all are in the group. We like to be able to spread our wings, step out a little bit and show our individuality. But as a group, that's the main priority now. It's been a learning process for me, getting back with the guys, learning more about myself. So when I put out the next solo record, it will be . . . much better than the last one.
Q: You guys have toured awhile now behind your latest CD. Have you adjusted the show as you go?
A: We've been tweaking things and tightening up our choreography and our vocals.
Q: Now that you've now had more time without Kevin, are you totally comfortable as a quartet?
A: Yes, it's going to be the four of us. We're comfortable with it, and he's comfortable with the move. We definitely felt that we could uphold what we do best, which is put on amazing shows.
Q: You've said Backstreet's next album will be a surprise. Any details?
A: We've been about to change the sound completely, go in a whole new direction. It's something that we're familiar with in connection with the past, as far as R&B and soulful influences. We're . . . trying to put a new face on this group that everybody can relate to, especially on Top 40 radio.
Q: JC Chasez of 'NSync did some co-writing and producing on your group's last album. Are you friends with the former members of 'NSync?
A: AJ is good friends with JC, and I'm really good friends with Chris (Kirkpatrick). There used to be what people would call a competition. We just called it living in the moment and having fun.
Q: What do you think of the New Kids on the Block reunion?
A: I'm really excited for what they've done. It inspires us to be better and want to continue.
Q: Are there any artists you would like to collaborate with?
A: Kanye West. Aside from all the controversial stuff that surrounds him . . . I think he's talented beyond anything. I respect his honesty and his work.
Q: You appeared in the film The Hollow in 2004. Are you considering other roles?
A: I'm still pursuing it. I'm going to take a different route. I'm starting to write my own short films that I would act in and direct. I want to take the Sylvester Stallone approach.
Q: House of Carters on the E! channel got good reviews. Any more reality TV on the horizon?
A: That was an experience, something that taught me a lot and was fun. But as far as reality (TV) goes, I'd like to do things that are a little more credible and not put myself out there as much anymore. . . . (House of Carters) did what I wanted it to do, which was show people a different side of me.
Nick Carter無疑是新好男孩中曝光率最高的，這個美聲組合在90年代的高峰期時賣出了七千五百多萬張專輯。
2007年，四子再次相聚發行了他們的第五張錄音室大碟，Unbreakable。雖然Kevin已經離隊，但是四子還是進行了環球的巡演，並在週五於鳳凰城結束巡演。
Carter，28歲，在加拿大巡演時接受本報專訪。
問：這些日子你都住哪兒？
答：我有三個家。我搬到納什維爾，在那建了個用來寫歌的錄音室，我還有個小別墅在那兒。我在洛杉磯和佛羅里達（他父母住）也有房子。
問：你還是單身嗎？
答：當然，當然。
問：現在是不是出去吃飯、喝東西都還是會被打擾呢？
答：人們還是會過來跟我說話，但是我已經習慣了，就不太注意了。
問：鳳凰城將在二月舉辦NBA全明星球賽，你是籃球迷嗎？
答：是的。今年我喜歡太陽隊。他們有我最喜歡的鯊魚奧尼爾。我自己也打籃球，所以我不會特別的喜歡某隊，因為我對出色的比賽和球隊都來者不拒。
問：你在製作你的第二張個人專輯了嗎？
答：我們是一個團隊。我們喜歡做自己的事情，展示我們的個性。但是對我們而言，做為一個團隊才是首要的。這對我來說是個學習的過程，和大家在一起，進一步的瞭解自己。所以當我發行下張個人專輯的時候將會…比上張專輯更好。
問：你們即將完成了UNB的巡演了，你們在巡演過程中有過什麼變動嗎？
答：我們一直都在做調整，使編舞和合聲更緊湊，出色。
問：Kevin已經離開了那麼久，你是不是已經完全習慣四重唱了呢？
答：是的，現在只有我們四個了。我們都覺得這樣挺好，Kevin也過得很好。我們堅定的相信，我們能堅持做我們最擅長的事，就是為大家奉獻上精彩的表演。
問：你說過新好的下張專輯會是個驚喜，能透露點嗎？
答：我們打算完全改變我們的表演風格，向一個全新的方向發展。會有過去熟悉的東西，也會加上更當代主流的R&B以及靈魂樂的因素。我們正…嘗試改頭換面，讓每個人都能在電臺的Top40裏聽到我們。
問：N’sync的JC Chasez在你們上張專輯裏有參與寫歌和製作。你們是N’sync前成員的
朋友嗎？
答：AJ是JC的好朋友，而我和Chris Kirkpatrick很要好。曾經人們說我們是競爭對手，但我們不把這當回事——反而會享受這種感覺。
問：你對the New Kids on the Block 的重聚有什麼看法？
答：我對他們所做的感到很興奮。它激勵我們要做到更好，並一直走下去。
問：你想和哪些藝人合作呢？
答：Kanye West.雖然他飽受爭議，但是我認為他是個很有天賦的人。我很尊敬他的誠實和工作。
問：你在2004的The Hollow 裏扮演過角色，現在你在考慮其他角色麼？
答：我正在考慮。我打算走另一條路線。我現在開始自己寫些短片，然後自導自演。我想學習史泰龍。
問：House of Carters 在E! channel播出時反響不錯，還有計劃拍真人秀嗎？
答：那是次很幫的經歷，教了我很多東西，也很有趣。但是目前我想做些更腳踏實地的事，而不是把自己想那樣完全的暴露（與公眾面前）…(House of Carters)達到了它的目的，向人們展示我的另一面。
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