Independent Artist Magazine June/July 2013 | Page 20

talented musicians in this world as possible . I would also like to open a performing arts centre one day in the distant future . I have acted in many television shows as a principle performer , but I would love to play a leading role in a feature film one day .
IAM : What do you think your “ biggest break ” or “ greatest opportunity ” has been so far in your music career ? I have had so many great opportunities in my music career . I had a couple label artist contracts this year , but nothing that I felt was good enough . I am still awaiting my big break ; everyday I am a step closer . Being an artist is one of the hardest career paths anyone could pursue . It is a very difficult industry to crack . I have been blessed to perform for the National ballet of Canada in front of 2000 people everynight for 2 weeks . Being pictured in VIBE Magazine was amazing exposure and a great opportunity . Singing the National anthem for the Blue Jays Game in front of thousands was also a great opportunity . I did a crazy press tour in Trinidad that put me on the map there which was very important to me since Trinidad is my home away from home . I am moving to the UK though so United Kingdom watch out ! However , I do have to say that working and building a relationship with UK producer NHD is the beginning to my
20 big break as I believe that we are a force as a team . We have also been told this by many and I know we will move mountains .
IAM : How would you define the word “ success ”? The definition of success is so objective . I believe there are many levels of success . When you put your mind to something , no matter what that something is , and you achieve what you set out to do , that to me is success . Success is believing in your dreams and making your dreams a reality . My personal quote has always been “ Dreaming is Believing .” Once you conquer that ... success is inevitable .
IAM : What live performance experience have you had ? I have been singing live since I was 5 years old . I started performing professionally in musical stage shows all over Canada at the tender age of 19 . I have played the lead role of Belle in “ Beauty and the Beast ,” the lead role of Rosie in “ Bye Bye Birdie ” and the lead role of Deena Jones in “ Dreamgirls ,” only to name a few . I have sung for the National Ballet of Canada and have sang the anthems for sports teams which Iʼve already mentioned . I sang back-up for Shania Twain and have headlined my own shows , especially lately now that I am promoting my up and coming album . I
have opened for artists like Sergio in Atlanta and shared the stage with Vedo who is now on The Voice being coached by Usher . I have
also performed at fundraisers to support cancer in Toronto and in Atlanta . I have sung at weddings and had the most amazing opportunity singing at a wedding in Scotland last year . One of my most memorable performances was in London , England at one of