BAJAN SUN
Bajan Sun Magazine
SEPT 2014
In her own words…
Where do you see yourself musically between the
next 3 to 5 years?
I see me and my team continuing to produce good
music. I'm focused on what the people love and want to
hear and enjoy. My dream is to be a musical icon and to
leave positive inspirational foot prints for up and coming
artists.
What makes you different from other Female Soca
Stars (locally and regionally)?
I believe that I'm not just a Soca artist. I want to explore
all possibilities musically. I'm interested in different
types of genres and that can also be heard in my songs.
Also, I'm daring to be different by adding some
character not only in my genre of music but in my
image.
What would you say to young aspiring female Soca
artists?
Having a strong team is fundamental to your
development and future in music, make sure that is in
place and never give up. Deciding to take on music as a
career is not easy but always believe in yourself, stay
positive and seek advice from your team. This is not a
career to take on alone especially as a female.
What is your personal mantra (the thing you live by,
or motivates you the most)?
My mom. She is so positive, no matter the situation. She
has a loving heart and is stronger than anyone I know.
To have a mind and soul so pure is something many of
us can only dream of.
work really hard. We take our time in choosing the
correct songs and spend loads of times ensuring that the
recording is not only well done but unique. We aim to
create a different sound. As for my performance, Sonia
is always by my side and directs me the entire day of my
performance from my attire to my vocal exercises.
Natalie Burke and Terencia Coward-Thompson pumps
me with energy, hype and great inspiration. It's all very
exciting for me.
Who are your biggest supporters (family, best friend
etc.)?
Apart from all the support Barbados has given, my
manager Sonia Mullins, my buddy Biggie Irie and
Producers Mikey Hulsmeier and Scott Galt. Also, my
mom Shirley Hoyte and Sister Antonia Hoyte. My
biggest cheerleaders are my two cousins Andrian
Griffith and Natasha Ward, my best friend Janine
Pollard and two uncles Kelvin Griffith and Frederick
Griffith.
What's your greatest challenge musically and how
have you overcome it or intend to overcome it?
Losing my voice. It was tough and painful not having
any voice the night of Cohoblopot and on Crop Over
day but I did my best and fought through it. I'm
recovering now.
Outside of music what other things would you like
your followers/fans/supporters to know about you?
I'm extremely down to earth and very bubbly. I love to
cook and I’m a lover of horror films and novels.
From where does your inspiration come for your
songs/music?
I always try to put myself in the listener’s shoes.
Without fans and support we as artists will be nothing.
We concentrate heavily on what people love and want to
hear.
Describe a typical day for you in the studio preparing
for a new release/performance.
It's challenging. My manager and producers are
perfectionist and expect only the best from me but I'm
constantly showered with love and positive energy. We
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