Noddy Virtue - File

Stage name: Noddy Virtue

Real name: Noddy Virtue

Birth date: October 19, 1976

Which high school did you attend?

Newforest Junior High in Manchester

How did you get started in the business?

Started, from singing in church to performing at community events, to later entering Rising Stars.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet?

To try to write a good song.

What have you been up to lately?

Working on my album, Just Believe to be released on February 25. There are 17 tracks on the album, 14 original and three sing overs.

Do you look up to any specific artiste?

Yeah, give thanks to icons like Bob Marley, Luciano, Peter Tosh, Junior Kelly, Cocoa Tea and Tyrone Taylor. In terms of young artiste Tarrus Riley, also give thanks to Sweet C.

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

Yes, very satisfied, could have been more but satisfied, taking it slow. Music is not about the hype.

Anything you'd like to change about it?

No, jus take it smooth. Only thing is to do a lot more for my mother.

What are your future plans?

Fi music bring mi pon a great level, anywhere weh di music bring mi, whether it be three Grammies, give thanks.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up?

Believe in yuhself, put God first, love and have manners to people and be true to yourself.

- Tanola Jackson