INTERVIEW: Melanie Fiona w/ TheHuffingtonPost.com

rez | Interviews | Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Ms. Fiona chops it up with The Huff. Link to the full interview below. Shouts to ignorant Americans who think us having soul is new.

Melanie Fiona Talks New Album, Whitney Houston And Starting Her Clothing Line

The Canadian invasion of American airwaves has not stopped with highbrow indie rockers — now the Canucks are coming for our soul. Fresh off her double Grammy win for the hit single “Fool For You” with Cee-Lo Green, Melanie Fiona is ready to take the world by storm with her second album, The MF Life, which drops on March 20.

And if the first single, “4 AM,” is an indication of what’s in store, we’re in for a treat. But the Roc Nation artist is more then just her soulful, award-winning voice, she’s also a certified style maven.

While we’re often distracted by style shenanigans on the red carpet, Fiona has a sartorial sparkle that warrants some serious recognition. Her love for bold prints, cutting-edge silhouettes, one-of-a-kind jewelry and killer shoes have shaped Fiona’s unique style.

The gorgeous Guyanese songstress took some time to chat with HuffPost Black Voices about her new album, touring with Kanye West, her deep connection to Whitney Houston and what inspires her personal style.

Congratulations on your double Grammy win! How does it feel?
Thank you so much! It’s a really great feeling. And as my mom says: “I’m on cloud nine and I’m not coming down!”

Your new album, The MF Life, hits stores on March 20 — what can we expect?
It is awesome! I wanted to make this album a real place for people to say: “Oh yeah, that Melanie Fiona — she’s on her way for sure.” The first album was definitely about paying homage and respect to what inspires me, and this album is more carved out to who I am and what I’ve been through as an artist — and as a woman.

What does The MF Life mean?
It’s totally open to interpretation. It’s whatever it means to you. For me, it’s really the dynamics of love. I think that the mentality of The MF Life is a concept about life: living it, enjoying it, making every day count, riding the wave of the ups and downs, and finding the balance and beauty in between. I’ve really grown as a songwriter and as a singer, so I hope people really feel that.

READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE

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