This week, Qaasim Middleton was eliminated on American Idol. The top 7 remaining contestants are Quentin Alexander, Clark Beckham, Joey Cook, Nick Fradiani, Jax, Tyanna Jones and Rayvon Owen. Reality Wanted had the opportunity to catch up with Qaasim and hear about his experience on the show and his plans moving forward. Here's what he had to say:

Q: You made it to the Top 8 on American Idol before elimination. What has been your favorite experience on Idol?

Qaasim: My favorite thing was just the fact that I met all of these wonderful people and the network and the connections and the fact that we got to laugh and just really take over the game one step at a time.

Q: Did you have a favorite person you worked with while on Idol?

Qaasim: Kenya Hathaway, other than my mother, has been really helping me out vocally and keeping me really whipped into shape, and really just keeping me focused and just showed me all the ropes about everything that was going on in this industry.

Q: You've been so open about your faith. How does that play a role in your everyday life and your Idol journey?

Qaasim: Yes, God, it's all about just, you know, staying true and being centered...you've got to give the glory. That's what it is, because all things happen for a reason and all due praises to Him.  So, He definitely has given me a light and a path to allow for myself to grow and He's making me a better human."

Q: With the news of the Top 5 tour, will you be opening for your fans in New York?

Qaasim: I don't necessarily know too much about the tour other than the fact that it's supposed to be only the top five make it through, because usually it was top ten, but, I know that I'm going to be doing some big stuff on my own as well, so whatever happens, you know I'm down for some big things.  We're about to really hoo boy.

Q: What will your original music sound like?

Qaasim: Well, it's very similar to the stuff that you all heard me doing on stage, plus some really mellow stuff... But it's funk, rock, hip-hop, soul, alternative.  That's my genre and I'm sticking to it.

American Idol airs on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on Fox.

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