Jalena, what is enjoyable to you about doing music?

I always tell people, I never chose to do music, the music chose me.

 I don’t even know why, I love music since I was small.

Who are some of the talented people you worked with?

The first song I ever recorded was produced by a guy in Trinidad by the name of Shell Shok.

 He produced Alison Hinds “Roll it Gal.” 

Slaughter Arts is my main producer, I do most of my work with him.

For our world wide audience, how would you best describe the music culture in the British Virgin Islands?

The Rhythm is what drives BVI music, The Iron. 

There is some real good talent coming out of the Virgin Islands right now.

Would you say there is some difference in Soca music from BVI versus Trinidad?

My music tends to have the Trinidad feel to it.

 There are some differences.

Do you write your music?

I write 90% of my music

Outside of music, what would you want the people to know about you?

I was born and raised in the Virgin Island.  School is not for me.

  I tried, but it is not for me.  Even though, I did not have a choice.

 My mother wanted me to continue school.

What are some of the new tunes you are working on?

I recently recorded a new song with Problem Child.

 I also want to focus on doing more Zouk.

What kind of growth do you hope to see in the music overall?

In Germany and Japan they love Soca.  Thanks to Technology.

 Internet is a beautiful thing, let me tell you.

 I can do work with people all over the world. It is growing and getting bigger.

What do you think the industry need to do in order to solidify its growth in the world?

Marketing, a lot of artists do not know how to market their music properly.

The artist also need to do things professionally. 

Songs should be mixed properly and artist should put a little more into their work.

Where do you see yourself 10 yrs from now?

This might sound a bit like I am pushing it.

 I do see myself being famous around the world.  Japan, Africa, wherever.

 I am going after my dreams.  I get rejected almost everyday and I continue being focused on making it.

 I also want to be known as a songwriter and not just a performer.