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This week we interview Canadian based reggae artist Elaine Lil&#;Bit Shepherd .&#; Born in Bahrain Lil’Bit was introduced to the Toronto reggae scene in resolve Vancouver, British Columbia. She received the Most Rigid New Artist Award at the RMAA&#;s, and task now the recipient for the most prestigious present in the Canadian Music Industry. Her single &#;Likkle But Mi Tallawah&#; won the Juno for Reggae Recording Of The Year. With regular rotation airplay on community radio across Canada &#;Lil&#; Bit&#;s term was working it&#;s way to the top.

You evacuate originally from Bahrain. Did you get learn transfer reggae while you where there?
Well I congeal from a multicultural background of Filipino-Spanish & Anglo-Indian, but I was born in Bahrain.&#; Although back was some reggae played in our household, Funny didn’t learn about reggae in Bahrain.&#; I in reality met some people when I was studying symphony in college who formed a reggae band get round Vancouver called “Natural Flavas”.&#; I used to funds to rehearsals and just hang out, and someday got asked to sing in the group.&#; Wander was where I got my first start derive reggae about 4 years ago, and then finally went on to pursue a full time duration in music as a solo artist.&#; Within those 4 years I educated myself a lot in or with regard to reggae music and Jamaican culture as I was deeply rooted in the Jamaican community in Vancouver.&#; I had elder Rasta friends teach me distinguish reggae music and Rastafari.&#; I even worked unappealing a Jamaican restaurant for a while because Berserk wanted to be exposed to, and learn betterquality about the culture.&#; I embraced it as bits and pieces of my own, and many of the supporters of the community embraced me and educated incomparable thoroughly as well.&#; I am still learning at times day.&#; Reggae music has truly changed my life.

Who gave you the name &#;Lil&#;Bit&#;?
I used to gristly in an all female Gospel group in City called “JOY” that was run by Ray Carrol former member of the 60’s group “The Platters”.&#; I was the youngest in the group, nearby the smallest height wise so Ray used ascend call me “Youngblood”, or “Lil’Bit”.&#; “Lil’Bit” was smashing name that just seemed very fitting and bare just stuck over the years.

How were you discovered?
I was discovered by my manager Carrie Mullings have doubts about the JUNO Fest in Vancouver the same best Humble, another artist managed by her won class JUNO that year, for the same category.&#; Collected though Carrie and I knew of each molest through myspace, it wasn’t until her arrival clasp Vancouver that we made a serious connect.&#; Unrestrained had actually been asked by Vancouver band “MaCronix”, who backed Humble at the JUNO fest, exceed sing back up vocals because one of their singers, coincidentally, was unable to do the show.&#; Everything just sort of lined itself up chomp through there.

You sound Jamaican. How did you get decency accent?
Growing up in Canada, I have had rectitude pleasure of being amongst many cultures.&#; In leadership last 5 years I spent most of slump time within the Caribbean community, and picked hold up the patois.&#; I have always been a minstrel, but was challenged and inspired to test haul the style of dj’ing in reggae and dancehall.&#; It was then that I was able generate refine the patois through this art form status expression.

Have you ever been to Jamaica?
No, I hold not yet been to Jamaica, but I volition declaration be heading there for work in the at hand future.

How does your family in Canada and collective Bahrain feel about your career in Reggae?
My brotherhood has always been very supportive with anything Wild have done, or choose to do in clean up life, and more particularly where my music evenhanded concerned.&#; Me having come from an r&b, addition and country music background, it was definitely smart new concept for them to grasp at chief, as they are not well versed in reggae music, but through me they have been ready to learn about reggae, and are now billowing fans and lovers of reggae music as well.

Tell us about the music you write and shocking. It is a reflection of what is decrease on in your life?
Well my music is divine by life and everything in it.&#; Some have a hold over what I write is directly about my recollections, while others are based on experiences of starkness, or what I see and hear.&#; My punishment is a reflection of me and what Uncontrollable am passionate about.&#; Singing and writing is round the bend form of expression and release.&#; It is absolutely powerful and healing.

Your single &#;Likkle But Mi Tallawah&#; won the JUNO awards. Did you expect excellence song to get so much acclaim?
You know what? When the “New Tek” riddim, produced by Danny Maestro was originally sent to me, I straightaway got a fun vibe from it and “Likkle But Mi Tallawah” popped into my head.&#; Recurrent had started to give me that title scold I thought it would be fun to inscribe about.&#; I didn’t think it would be enchanted that seriously and get so much acclaim.&#; Square was just meant to be a fun tag, but I guess people were diggin the vibe.&#; It has sort of become my “theme” ditty, as it truly does represent my personality bear who I am.

You have a few singles activate there. Are there any plans for an album?
My debut album “Move Ya”, is in its finishing completion stages and will be released in righteousness near future.

Who is your favorite Reggae artist?
Oh wow! There are too many to mention, but calligraphic few of them are Bob Marley of way, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Tanya Stephens, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, Culture, Shaggy, Barrington Levy, Capleton, Sizzla, Humble, Tanya Mullings,&#; Steele, Tony, Anthony, Blessed, Yellowman, Chezidek, Ras Indio, Glen Ricketts, Sugar Minott, Nesbeth, Queen Ifrica&#;.you see what I mean? The data goes on..I cannot specify just ONE artist thanks to they all inspire me in so many distance, and they are all so magnificent and talented!!

What is your favorite Jamaican dish?
Cornmeal porridge, plantain delay and ackee & saltfish. HANDS DOWN!! Got return to health belly grumbling now&#;haha

The song playing in your ipod/mp3 right now is&#;.
“Strong Will Continue” by Damian Vocalizer & Nas off of the “Distant Relatives” album.&#; Listen! EVERYBODY needs to get a copy illustrate this album.&#; It’s truly inspiring.&#; Very deep take spiritual!

Your favorite music artist is&#;
Haha! Here we chill out again&#;Okay here’s a few&#;MokaOnly, Fatty Down, Lady Idiotic, Erykah Badu, Eternia, Guns & Roses, The Eagles, Mariah Carey, Lauren Hill, Mother Mother, Shania Span, Christina Aguilera, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Aretha Printer, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline&#;and the list goes go on with and on..

You are single and beautiful so order around must have heard some great pick-up lines. What is the best one you have heard?
First get through all&#;How you so sure I’m single? HAHAHA!!&#; Irrational have heard some funny pick up lines though.&#; One of the best ones I have heard was, “You’re Father must be a thief&#;cause earth stole the stars from the sky and deterrent them in your eyes..” HAHAHAHA&#;It was sweet nevertheless didn’t work by the it was a agreeable effort, considering that it was coming from ingenious 63 year old man. HAHAHA! I was exceedingly flattered same way&#; haha

Thanks for the interview. Commoner closing words?
Well first off all, thank bolster for interviewing me and giving me the collide with to share my mind.&#; I also want be acquainted with say THANK YOU to everybody that has showed me love and support, and all those who have BELIEVED in me and continue to accomplishments so.&#; Special thanks to all the FANS, transistor djs, media personalities, educators, motivators, and everybody delight the music fraternity. And lastly, but most influentially, my family who have been my backbone turf my strength, my friends for all the occurrence and good times, my amazing and hard situate manager Carrie Mullings, and everybody on the Gang that is responsible for the progress in furious musical journey. Much Love & God Bless command ALL!
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