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"Jus so Jus so" all ah we in T&T hearing, Buffy this and Buffy that and no we not referring to Buffy the Vampier Slayer but a talented female artist hailing from South Trinidad. (Claxton Bay to be exact) Buffy is enjoying a successful season with favourable responses to her releases; “Anything” has become an anthem for many, “Buffy and Thick” is the Thick girls motivation and “All Night” appeals to both young and old….
Entertainment Macco: Who is Buffy?
Buffy: “Born and raised in Couva. Buffy is a very friendly and happy individual who loves to make people laugh. Buffy is very giving sharing and giving…Buffy does not put on or act she is real and most people love my personality…."
Buffy: “Chrystal Cuffy”
Entertainment Macco: What is your sign/horoscope? Ohhhh and do not forget your Birthday.
Buffy: “Capricorn Jan 9th 1987”
Entertainment Macco: Buffy is quite and interesting sobriquet….I only know about one Buffy and that is the Vampire Slayer *giggles* ……explain the choice of your name.
Buffy: “Well yes, I knew this question was coming *laughs out loudly* …..All I will say is if you watch my physique..meh forms and figure you will see what buff, how it buff and if I am really buff.”
Entertainment Macco: Are you/single/married/in a relationship?
Buffy: “Married”
Entertainment Macco: “Well excuse me!” **Maccoing her finger to see the ring** ....Yeah people she really married yes!
Entertainment Macco: Do you have any children or plans of having any?
Buffy: “Yes..A 2 year old daughter.”
Entertainment Macco: How difficult is it for you to juggle you time as an artiste and a mother?
Buffy: “It is not really difficult…I get help from my mother-in-law and my mom…so I have time to handle my business and my baby girl is still well taken care of.”
Entertainment Macco: What is a day in the life of Buffy like?
Buffy: “It is usually simple and includes taking care of my daughter and husband”
Entertainment Macco: How does your Husband feel about your new found popularity?
Buffy: “I met him through music…he was one of Zebulun’s managers so he understands the industry and is used to it..he has no problems at all"
Entertainment Macco: When did you discover you talent?
Buffy: ”Since Primary School days…I cannot tell you exactly at what age…it is too long to remember.”
Entertainment Macco: How long have you been singing?
Buffy: “It will have to be more than 15 years.”
Entertainment Macco: So what made you decide to sing/perform?
Buffy: “When I completed school I left with 6 CXC O’Level subjects and I went on to do A’Levels…after that I went to UWI and did a course in Business Management…after having acquired all of those qualifications I was unable to get a job so I decided to use my talent to make money instead of working for people.”
Entertainment Macco: I can relate to the frustration gyal!
Entertainment Macco: Who pushed you to make the actual decision to record and perform?
Buffy: “Deceased Akim Farmer…he was meh friend and producer and one of the driving forces behind Buffy..Akim pushed me to follow thru with my dreams. Farmer (as he was fondly called) produced all my music and when he died…I did not want to sing again, his death took out a part of me. I knew him since I was 16. My husband also encouraged me to continue singing and not to give up. Much love goes out to Akim’s family. ”
Entertainment Macco: Do you write you own music?
Buffy: “Yes….”
Entertainment Macco: *Clears throat and smiles*
Entertainment Macco: How did the collaboration come about with you and Rocky?
Buffy: “Well actually Rocky saw me on Synergy TV and contacted my manager Dev and things went from there. He sent the demo and all I did was vibes with the track and answer back to what he was saying…That is how “All Night" was created.
Entertainment Macco: Can we expect any more collaborations for the season?
Buffy: “I cannot say that I have any thing in the works right now but if something really good comes along I would not refuse the opportunity at all!”
Entertainment Macco: As a rookie in the industry how does it make you feel to have 3 songs which are all receiving tremendous airplay on major radio stations? “Buffy & Thick”, “Anything” and “All night” – which was done with Rocky
Buffy: “Girl I am so thankful and happy, overwhelmed and excited...hopeful..So many emotions right now I just cannot use one word to express how I feel.”
Entertainment Macco: Tell me…how did you feel hearing you music play for the first time on the radio? Where were you when the songs played for the first time?
Buffy: “I was by the hairdresser....well you know everyone there started to make noise..I was hyped and excited..we had to pause for a cause in the Salon while the song was playing.”
Entertainment Macco: What is your biggest turn on in the opposite sex?
Buffy: “That would have to be the physical sexiness…the muscles…tall..I think a bald head is hot on a man”
Entertainment Macco: “Oh hooo… I seee!”
Entertainment Macco: Do you think it is safer/wiser to have a mate/significant other who is in the industry or you rather one who is out of it and why?
Buffy: “ I rather someone in the industry mainly because he would understand every aspect of it and would be around more often, less stress…more understanding…less drama!”
Entertainment Macco: Amen to that…yuh know wah drama does do to marriages! hmphh
Entertainment Macco: Why is it that there are more successful men in our music industry than women?
Buffy: “Honestly… It is really hard for a woman to get into the industry these days because some men in the industry are real sharks they usually want/expect women to “put out” There is always some type of sexual link when women try to step out in the industry on their own without a strong male backing and I am not willing to compromise as far as that is concerned.”
Entertainment Macco: Amen…”Tell them they could keep they money and you will keep your honey and die with your dignity (kudos to singing Sandra).”
Entertainment Macco: Is there anything that you are scared about as a female performer while entering this industry?
Buffy:“Nah nothing really to be honest..I was scared and nervous at first about performing in front of a large crowd but I am over that now….”
Entertainment Macco: In your industry what is your biggest pet peeve…that one thing that annoys you the most?
Buffy: “Arghhh that will be promoters who try to cheat you out of your money..the promoters who promise to pay you one fee and on the night they want to pay you less.”
Entertainment Macco: I know it have real life maccos out there…how do you plan on keeping your personal life and business life away from the maccos?
Buffy: “Yuh cah really stop people from minding your business… I just gonna be myself and whatever people say I really doh business…Because at the end of the day I could be a saint or a devil and they will still talk the about me as much”
Entertainment Macco: What else can we expect from Buffy for Carnival 2010 and beyond?
Buffy: “A lot of reggae…dancehall - that is really my strong point, more Soca…and much more hits.”
Entertainment Macco: Well you know I will be maccoing and waiting patiently to see wassup…I looking out for you in the competitions and fetes eh madam...
Buffy: *Laughs* Yeah for sure...Ah me BUFFY SAY SO!
Many of the Macco readers may be unfamiliar with the name TARAH HOLDIPP, but the Macco knows everything and the purpose of this blog is to bring Tarah to the people!!
The Bajan (yes she is from Barbados) songbird is Sexy, Trendy (she is a fashionista), her voice is distinctive and she has a promising future. For trini carnival 2k9 she jumped on the scene with her track "All Night" she was featured on the BAD BOY RIDDIM which also had tracks featured from the HD family. Ohh let me not forget to mention that the men love her Ahhh--rse! lol (she is gonna giggle when she sees this one)...
Entertainment Macco: Who is Tarah Holdipp?
Tarah Holdipp: "I am a fun loving yet serious type of girl, very down to earth and focused."
Entertainment Macco: What is your sign/horoscope?
Tarah Holdipp: "Aries."
Entertainment Macco: I heard that you are an adrenaline junkie, what is the most risky thing you have done thus far?
Tarah Holdipp: "This is hard because I did all kinds of risky things. As a girl growing up, I use to be the only girl amongst the boys climbing roof tops, trees, rolling down hills in cans but as an adult I would have done off-roading and dirk bike racing."
Entertainment Macco: What is it about the adrenaline rush girl Tarah?
Tarah Holdipp: "Sometimes life can become a bit same ole, same ole and to get away from that normalcy, I might just need something to take it to another level to make me feel satisfied within. Once I get that rush, it makes me want to either try the same thing again or try something different."
Entertainment Macco: Not me nah!! I am scared of getting hurt yes....so jetskying wasn't too bad for me...nothing more yes!
Entertainment Macco: Sporty or Girly girl?
Tarah Holdipp: "I’m both. It all depends on my mood."
Entertainment Macco: Do you have any children? If so what are their ages?
Tarah Holdipp: "I have a beautiful boy and girl twin who will be celebrating their 9th b-day in October."
Entertainment Macco: Do they understand mommy as an entertainer?
Tarah Holdipp: "They more than understand me as an entertainer as they are involved with everything I'm doing. They're in the studio with me when I'm recording, when I'm writing, meetings, rehearsals. Everything. They even help make some of my decisions."
Entertainment Macco: Are you married/dating/involved/Engaged or want to be?
Tarah Holdipp: "NONE OF THE ABOVE. I never wanted to be married and I certainly don’t need a relationship right now. I am very, very single and have been for 3 years. I am now in the process of taking my career to another level and it requires lots of my time, focus and energy and I don’t think it would be fair to someone to be dealing with that. So I prefer to wait until the time suits me."
Entertainment Macco: How long have you been in the Entertainment Industry?
Tarah Holdipp: "I have been in the industry for over 10 years but in different aspects. I started out modelling, then participating in queen shows then I moved on to singing."
Entertainment Macco: When did you realize your passion for singing?
Tarah Holdipp: "From as early as 8 years old."
Entertainment Macco: What do you think is your strongest feature?
Tarah Holdipp: "My booty."
Entertainment Macco: Yeah...serious eh Tarah you have some serious junk in your trunk!!
Entertainment Macco: Tarah girl how do you keep so sexy & fit?
Tarah Holdipp: “I believe it is in my genes as I am not committed to a gym. I sometimes do beach training and I've only recently started the practice of yoga two weeks ago.”
Entertainment Macco: Explain the feeling you get when you are on stage?
Tarah Holdipp: "It’s euphoric."
Entertainment Macco: Is there any other part of the Entertainment industry you are involved in?
Tarah Holdipp: "No."
Entertainment Macco: What is your favourite past-time?
Tarah Holdipp: "Surfing the internet."
Entertainment Macco: Every woman has an irresistible temptation, what is yours?
Tarah Holdipp: "Cheese cake, apple pie and chocolate cake."
Entertainment Macco: What quality do you admire most in men?
Tarah Holdipp: "Men who are supportive, understanding, focused and have respect for women."
Entertainment Macco: How do you feel about people having babies before they get married?
Tarah Holdipp: "As long as the child is nurtured, supported and loved by both parents I honestly don’t see a problem with it."
Entertainment Macco: I hear that!!!!
Entertainment Macco: As a single parent how difficult is it for you as a mom and entertainer?
Tarah Holdipp: "As a single parent and entertainer, time management has to be my greatest key factor for me. I am up at 5:30 preparing breakfast and lunch. They are at school by 7:30. Then it's work for me, then collecting them from school, preparing dinner and dealing with homework and projects. Not to mention extra curricular activities during the week and weekends. Then there is church and the beach on Sundays and the usual cleaning and washing and the list goes on. In between all of this, I am still dealing with entertainment."
Entertainment Macco: I am sure they appreciate what you do for them....wow sounds like a real hectic schedule...
Entertainment Macco: Do you agree with the statement “A woman is a woman’s worst enemy,” how are your relationship with females?
Tarah Holdipp: "I certainly don’t have a problem with females but on a % basis, I have more male friends than females. My best friend and I have been friends all my life and others over 7 years."
Entertainment Macco: What is your greatest extravagance? I just had to ask it because you’re a trendy misses.
Tarah Holdipp: "Yes, I just love fashion. My biggest extravagance was when I went to London. I shopped every single day for my 2 week trip."
Entertainment Macco: Which quality do you exemplify the most?
Tarah Holdipp: "Generosity."
Entertainment Macco: What are you complimented most about?
Tarah Holdipp: "My booty, lips and my toes."
Entertainment Macco: Are you selfish or selfless?
Tarah Holdipp: "Selfless."
Entertainment Macco: What is your dream career?
Tarah Holdipp: "I am living it."
Entertainment Macco: What is your personal credo?
Tarah Holdipp: "I am very spiritual."
Entertainment Macco: The best advice you have ever received and from who?
Tarah Holdipp: "The best advice I have ever received was from my mom which was “never be envious or jealous of what other people might have or how they have attained it”. Work hard for what you want in this life."
Entertainment Macco: The person you admire the most; living or dead and why?
Tarah Holdipp: "My mom of course. She has groomed me into the woman I am today. Strong, confident and self reliant and I am sure to pass those values that she has taught me to my children. She is just a beautiful soul and a tower of strength."
Entertainment Macco: One place you want to visit before you die. Why is that?
Tarah Holdipp: "I would love to visit Switzerland. It seems to be such a peaceful, clean place with no crime and its beauty is so breathtaking."
Entertainment Macco: Are you popular in Barbados and well received?
Tarah Holdipp: "I am very well known in Barbados and for the times that I have performed I have always had great reception from the people."
Entertainment Macco: How difficult is the industry in Barbados, I have heard so many times that it is much tougher and less rewarding than other industries in the Caribbean?
Tarah Holdipp: "Yes it is a tough industry. Unfortunately I cannot speak for other territories to make that comparison but the thing is to be focused and market your product to the best of your ability to reach other markets."
Entertainment Macco: When you die, how do you want to be remembered Tarah?
Tarah Holdipp: "As I am."
