Soulful songstress Melanie Fiona has a lot to be proud of. In the past two years, the Canadian singer not only released her debut album The Bridge under Universal Motown, but was also nominated for a Grammy for her single “It Kills Me.” Since then, she has toured with megastar Alicia Keys as the opening act on The Freedom Tour, performed the Canadian national anthem at the NBA 2011 All-Star game this past February, and most recently, joined the 2011 BET Music Matters Tour alongside Marsha Ambrosius.
With all her accomplishments, Fiona continues to remain humble, letting her struggles lead her through her career path.
“I chase for the cause. I chase for what it is, for the struggle, for that respect. You know what I mean? In my song “Ayo” I say it in the second verse, I don’t do this for the glory or for what people might say; I do this my own way, you know? It’s about respect,” Fiona tells Singersroom exclusively. “If I had 100 fans who just loved what I did and were dedicated to my entire career and I could live off of that, that would make me happier than having like a million fair-weather fans that don’t respect what I’m doing. And having the respect of the people I respect in the industry, that’s what’s most important to me. So yeah, it’s for the cause, for the respect.”
This feeling of respect not only reverberates through Fiona’s music but in also injects into her personal life and how she sees herself.
“I see the goofiest person you could ever know. Like I see the girl who doesn’t try to take anything too seriously. I see the girl who thinks she has fat cheeks, and I feel like one of my eyes is lazier than the other. And like geez, I wish my skin was better,” She tells Singersroom. “When people see me, they’re like “you look so fresh all the time!” and I’m like “yeah but I feel like crap most of the time” because I’m tired, but that’s life. [Laughs] Everybody has those days. That’s just the way it is, and that’s okay. That’s really okay. I’m just fine with that. I’m human. If you take a picture of me with no makeup, guess what? I don’t sleep in makeup, I don’t wear makeup all the time; I’m a human at the end of the day.”
Currently, Ms. Fiona has been working on her sophomore effort, The MF Life, and has been performing songs off of it on the BET Music Matters Tour. The lead single off the project is “Gone and Never Coming Back” and is currently available on iTunes. The album is said to be slated for a summer release, possibly July.
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Melanie Fiona is an amazing, multi-faceted artist who has been chasing her dreams since she was a young girl. She’s worked hard to get where she is today and now she’s opening up about the struggle, respect, and of course, her goofy personality! In this exclusive interview with Melanie Fiona, we hear all about what it took for her to be successful in music and how keeping her sense of humor during the tough times kept her going.
From humble beginnings in Canada to winning two Grammy awards, Melanie Fiona’s career in music has been nothing short of remarkable. From releasing hit singles such as “Give It To Me Right,” “It Kills Me” along with collaborations with artists like John Legend and Nas – there’s no denying her talent. But behind every success story lies a deep struggle that often goes untold – something that Melanie openly speaks on in this candid interview.
With a unique balance between seriousness and silliness, Melanie Fiona knows how to keep things light even when discussing difficult topics such as the lack of recognition for female artists in hip hop. Read on to learn more about Melanie Fiona’s journey from struggling musician to award-winning star plus find out why she never takes herself too seriously!
Achieving Success Despite Challenges
Achieving success in the music industry is rarely a straightforward journey and Melanie Fiona’s career has been no exception. Despite her struggles, she has managed to stay focused on her goals and make them a reality. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most successful R&B singers today, there’s much we can learn from Fiona’s story.
When asked about how she overcame setbacks, Fiona emphasizes that it was important for her to always keep her head up. She says that “the respect [she] got from staying true to [herself] and having resilience during hard times kept [her] going.” This determination to persevere despite any obstacle has served as an inspiration throughout her career.
Fiona also attributes some of her success to luck but recognizes that it was ultimately due to perseverance and dedication that she achieved what she did. Through these experiences, she developed a resilient attitude towards life which carries with her until this day: “I know I’m capable of achieving anything if I put my mind to it”. With such an inspiring outlook, Fiona continues to be an example for aspiring artists everywhere.
Resilience And Humor In The Music Industry
Fiona is an example of the type of resilient attitude that can be found in many successful music careers. She demonstrates this resilience with her sense of humor as well; she often jokes about her experiences and expresses gratitude for what she has achieved despite any challenges she may have faced along the way. This combination of resilience and humor helps foster a supportive environment within the industry, allowing people to come together and create something special.
At its core, Fiona believes that respect is the foundation for success. Respect between artists, producers, executives, etc., creates a supportive culture where everyone feels their voice matters and they are part of a team working towards one common goal: making great music. Without collaboration and understanding among those involved, it would be difficult to achieve true success in the ever-evolving world of music production.
It’s clear why Melanie Fiona has been able to reach such heights in her career — while chasing after her dreams, she also shows us how important it is to remain humble yet ambitious at all times. Her dedication and commitment have helped shape not only her own story but also influenced countless other aspiring musicians out there today.
Conclusion
I have been inspired by Melanie Fiona’s story of chasing her dreams despite the difficulties she faced along the way. Her resilience and humour in a challenging industry has shown me that it is possible to keep going even when things seem impossible.
Melanie’s journey serves as an example that success comes with hard work, perseverance and dedication. Moreover, it has taught me to remain positive and make light of any difficult situation I may find myself in. It is also important to remember to appreciate all the small moments of joy while continuing on my path towards achieving my goals.
Overall, Melanie Fiona’s story is one which resonates with many aspiring artists out there who are trying to make their dreams come true – no matter how long the struggle or how much respect they get for it. With humor, determination and optimism, anything can be achieved!
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