In
2005, she returned with the anthemic Sleeping In
Your Bed and cemented her place in Caribbean music
history by winning the coveted title of International
Soca Queen and becoming the first ever Groovy Soca
Monarch. In short, Michelle Sylvester is undoubtedly
one of Soca musics brightest new stars. Michelle
acknowledges that she has been influenced as much
by Rhythm And Blues singers as she has by Soca singers
like Alison Hinds and Sanelle Dempster, which accounts
for her signature Soca-meets-Soul approach to vocals.
Make no mistake this young lady can croon with the
best of them. Winning the trophy for Best Female
Vocalist at the 2005 Soca Awards underlines that
point. While most female songbirds lean toward the
diva side of things, Michelle has chosen a different
path for herself. Im very down to earth, she laughs.
Indeed
part of Michelles massive appeal is that she comes
across onstage and on her records as the proverbial
girl next door. Shes is more of an around the way
girl than a would-be-goddess, both on and off stage,
which judging by the love she constantly receives
from fans is a welcome change from the norm. I cant
believe it. I didnt see it coming. It was a surprise
to me shocking! she says of her whirlwind successes
in the last two years. Now that shes here in the
limelight, however, Michelle Sylvester is here to
stay.
Look out for more new releases by Socas sizzling
songstress coming soon and look forward to seeing
her performing in your town as well. Whatever opportunities
fate brings to her, Michelle Sylvester will be sure
to - as her now-classic song says - Go Ahead And
Do That.
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