Artist Spotlight: Interview with RudyLive
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Hailing from The Virgin Islands, RudyLive is the first and only female to twice capture the title of Soca Monarch in St. Thomas and St. Croix. Starting in music at a young age she felt Soca in her veins; she already has an impressive discography: “It’s Rudy Soca” Edition 2010, “It’s Rudy Socanomics” (2011), “Rudy Soca Invasion” (2012), “Rewine” (2013), “Wip It” Remix featuring Machel Montana, “Heat Wave” (2014), “Show Dem” Remix featuring Shurwayne Winchester, “Demolish” (2015) EP and the new single “Saddle Up.” Her story is inspirational, as she overcame many hurdles to make it where she is today. She discusses this and more in our interview… |
Tell us about your smash hit Soca single “Saddle Up.”
Saddle up is definitely ladies anthem telling the fellas you got to come good if you want to whine up on the bumper prepare to saddle up and take control.
How does it feel to be the first and only female to twice gain the title of Soca Monarch in St. Thomas and St.Croix
It feels good to hold the title between the two islands as being the first and only woman to do it.
You are from the beautiful Virgin Islands. Please describe what you love most about your birthplace.
What I love most about the virgin islands is the crystal clear waters , our culture and local dishes.
Saddle up is definitely ladies anthem telling the fellas you got to come good if you want to whine up on the bumper prepare to saddle up and take control.
How does it feel to be the first and only female to twice gain the title of Soca Monarch in St. Thomas and St.Croix
It feels good to hold the title between the two islands as being the first and only woman to do it.
You are from the beautiful Virgin Islands. Please describe what you love most about your birthplace.
What I love most about the virgin islands is the crystal clear waters , our culture and local dishes.
When was your first stage performance?
My first performance was on coki point beach in the Virgin islands where my dad use to dj the hottest dancehall music I was about 11 years old when he gave me the mic. I automatically took control and started entertaining the crowd with a song I wrote.
How did you come to understand your musical calling?
I understood my my musical calling was to be an entertainer from the crowd response. I have always been a tiny person and they were so amazed by my powerful voice. Ever since then I went home wrote more songs and participated in various talent shows.
You have collaborated with and shared the stage with international Soca king, Machel Montano, tell us about that experience.
To share the stage with the king of soca was a phenomenal experience when I asked him to collaborate on the song "Wip it" with me I was kind of scared he wouldn't like the song, but he loved it and when he came to St. John for carnival performance he was like are you ready let's do this I couldn't believe this was happening. The performance was a memorable experience for me and was definitely the push I needed to get to the next level.
You’ve gone from being dedicated young single mother, to achieving higher education obtaining your RDA, then coming to where you are now- a known artist with a bright future. What fueled your passion to succeed?
My son motivates me I want him to see as a strong woman that doesn't let obstacles get in my way. When I want something I go out there and get it no matter what it takes
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What advice would you give to upcoming female artists?
My advice to upcoming females is to mentally prepare your self and get ready to put in a lot of hard work. Be yourself learn the business very well and never give up. |
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What is next for you? What can we expect from you in the future? What's next for me is a lot of collaborations with various artists in the industry. I have my eyes set on a Grammy right now and I also want to own my own label and maybe study acting. I just want to be great and make the Virgin Islands proud. 
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