Etana during her performance at Tru Juice Rebel Salute 2007, in St. ELizabeth on Saturday January 13. - Claudine Housen

Stage name: Etana

Real name: Shawna McKenzie

Birth date: 22nd May

Which high school did you attend?

Boyd Anderson in Fort Lauderdale

How did you get started in the business?

I was introduced to Fifth Element by a friend.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet? Well, its full of challenges whether it be to do a show or getting your work together.

What have you been up to lately?

Well, I'm getting ready to shoot the video for my new single Warrior Love.

Are you happy with the way things are going for your career right now?

So far can't complain.

Anything you'd like to change about it?

No, if I could do it all over again, I would.

Do you look up to any specific artiste?

Yeah, mi did love Sizzla in him Black Woman And Child Days, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Marley, Capleton and Richie Spice for his humbleness.

What are your future plans?

To make Free Mind Music the best records. To put out my first album in Spring of 2008 and to continue to do positive music.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up?

Know what you want, where you want to be and be focused. For the females keep yuh legs closed, believe in the most high, stay focused and believe in yuhself.

-Tanola Jackson.