We spoke to him over a cup of coffee one afternoon on the Upper West Side.

Any thoughts about showing skin in a porn magazine?

I have no problem with showing skin, period. I am a sexual person and comfortable in my body, but apart from that it’s the most natural way for us to be. Issues about nudity are “instilled” in us, and I think I’m a nonconformist by nature. Being naked makes me feel most free. It’s also how I like to write my lyrics. It’s about being humble, open, exposed, bare.

Speaking of being bare -- I bet lots of guys will be holding the magazine with one hand and getting busy with the other. Do you think you’ll write a song about being the object of gay guys’ beat-off sessions?

Oh, I’ve written and even recorded a couple of songs about masturbation. I mean, your cock is right there. How can you not touch it? If guys get off on looking at my pictures, I think it’s hot.

What do you want your new Flesh 4 Men fans to know about you and your music?

I put a certain sensuality and sexuality into my music that not a lot of male artists adequately tap into. I’m in touch with myself, open to fantasies. Everything I write about are personal thoughts and experiences. It is kind of like my way of keeping a diary. I’m just being open and if you’re being true to yourself, people can relate to that. I don’t feel like I have anything to hide and why should we at all anyway? Artists should stand for something, whatever that may be, and believe in what they stand for. I think it’s time to push boundaries again, to be provocative and to make people think.

On your web page, people can listen to several new songs. Is there a second CD in the works?

I’ve just finished recording in New York with producer Jimmy Greco, who has worked with Jennifer Lopez and Carlos Santana; and in Washington with Blake Althen, who has worked with Rachel Panay. I am working on a few new tracks as part of my reinvention for a more U.S.-mainstream pop sound that I’m shopping to labels.

I just produced a single called “Cum.” A remix version by D.J. Bill Bennett is going to be included on a BigMuscle.com music collection CD.

Has being in New York influenced your music?

For sure, it’s hard for New York not to influence anyone in some way. The new sound is very sexy and urban, yet still fresh and edgy. I’m very excited and positive about the prospects. Since there are no real male pop alternatives to the women at the moment, there’s a huge gap in the market waiting to be filled. When record labels realize that, I want to be first in line.

Photos by Sidnei Beal