Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean has opened up about his forthcoming EP and why he decided to title it Hi, My Name Is Alex.
"I finally realised that I can love myself today, which I do. I can look at myself in the mirror," he shared in an interview airing today on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and promoted by The Hollywood Reporter.
The Backstreet's Back singer said his solo project, which will be released on 27 November, is four years in the making.
"I'm so thankful and grateful for the fans that have waited so patiently for this. I promise you it's worth the wait," he said.
The LP, which will have the title Hi, My Name is Alexander James, will be released in January.
"I'm proud of it," he continued "It's been an incredible journey, kind of finding my way outside of Backstreet Boys, you know, this kind of journey of self-discovery and really finding my true happiness. I just celebrated four years sober, so where I am today shows in the music."
McLean further revealed that he has come to an understanding that "AJ is a character in a band".
"It doesn't define me as who I am. I want the world to get to know Alex. ... I want everyone to kind of get to know me as me. There's not that much of a difference between the two, but one is part of a group, part of a team, and then me on my own."