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Legendary Ashanti<br />
The<br />
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their preacher so to speak, they get the<br />
message and that I am convincing. So<br />
if I'm not feeling the message I cannot deliver<br />
it effectively. I really wanted to give a good<br />
account of myself and as I said I realize if you<br />
want to roll with the big guns, you have to<br />
carry yourself like a champion.<br />
Speaking of which, who are your Kaiso role<br />
models?<br />
Ashanti. I really like the Ashanti because he<br />
has that zest, that energy. Every calypsonian<br />
has his or her own style but there's something<br />
about Ashanti's style that’s just so captivating.<br />
And would you know Ashanti performed right<br />
before me at the semi-finals?! I was like wow;<br />
here's an opportunity to just set the stage on<br />
fire.<br />
Were you intimidated?<br />
I wasn't. If anything I think I had that extra<br />
boost of confidence.<br />
Outside of St. Lucia Singing Sandra from<br />
Trinidad is my real inspiration. 10 years from<br />
now you might hear me singing similar topics.<br />
Because just like me, she values unity, culture<br />
and women’s rights, etc.<br />
Another singer I like is Calypso Rose who is<br />
also from Trinidad.<br />
So as practically a newcomer you made it all<br />
the way to finals beating out some of the<br />
people you grew up listening to, veteran<br />
calypsonians so to speak. Describe finals<br />
night.<br />
At finals, it was a lot of pressure. When you<br />
work with people you always try to<br />
accommodate everybody. And that can be
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