Vanilla

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Melissa Roberts is the name given to her by her parents when she was born, but her popularly-known stage name ‘Vanilla’ is the name given to her by her boyfriend a few years into their relationship. She always viewed herself a “bathroom singer,” however, she was encouraged by her now manager and owner of the Kross Kolor Records label, Burchmore Simon, to record a song. Now under his tutelage, Vanilla has developed in her music career. In 2005, she recorded her first song ‘Koc it Up’, and this led to many other hits. For Mashramani 2007, Vanilla recorded the song ‘Queen of the Band’ which eventually won the Road March competition. This was a significant achievement since this was her first year in that competition. In 2008 she lost the crown by one point. In 2009, she placed second in the Carib Soca Monarch Competition with the song ‘Rude’ and she regained her title as ‘Queen of the Road’. In 2010, Vanilla captured two titles, Queen of the Road and GT&T People’s Choice Award at the Soca Monarch where she also placed second. As a well rounded individual, Vanilla won the GABBF Miss Body Fitness Novice in 2006, Miss Body Fitness Intermediate 2007 and in 2009 she also placed second the at GABBF Miss Body Fitness Seniors competition. Vanilla is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Specialist in Fitness Nutrition. She is a video editor, graphics designer, director and a manager at the company she works with, Kross Kolor Records. She loves dancing and hanging out with her friends. She recently qualified for the finals of the 2012 Carib Soca Monarch Competition slated for February 19 at the National Park.

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