Her name is Melly B—B as in Bosschaart, and Melly as in Mélina, and when you hear her sing a note, you’re certain you’ve heard a voice like hers before—but yet there is this other feeling that indicates that you haven’t. Or if you have—well—know that this Melly B’s musical style is not factory mahogany—but the pure type—the type that importers give top money for.

Bosschaart was born in Haiti to a Dutch father and a Haitian mother (the two met while the future Mrs. Bosschaart was vacationing in Europe, and after marrying, they settled in Haiti). Her music mirrors her background: soulful with European inflections.

Her songs are rarely upbeat, and will leave most listeners pensive. A lover’s lamentation about still holding on to a flame after a man’s heartless desertion, the song “Miles Away” has Melly B doing all sorts of vocal acrobatics, reminiscent of the throaty vocals of Joan Armatrading—the 60s and 70s singer-songwriter—and 90s singer Jewel, Pieces of You era.

Miss Bosschaart gives all that she has in the song “Ayiti”. It’s almost as if she felt that the more she gave of herself to the song, somehow…the more Haiti would get some energy towards some sort of transformation. Her style is formulated so that she can touch as many people as she can. A song like “I Don’t Wanna Cry” is so country, you can almost picture cowboy-hatted gents and flower-hat wearing dames dancing to it. “Adieu” is a French-language song and towards the middle, there is an unexpected rap verse.

Q & A

Kreyolicious: How would you describe your style?
I don’t like to limit myself to one specific style, but I would say that my style is a mixture of urban, afro-beat, and soul.

Kreyolicious: Do you remember your first performance ever?
To be honest, I don’t remember my first performance, but I do remember my first performance in front of a really large audience, which was in Haiti. I remember being so nervous before I got on stage, but once I started singing it felt like all the noise and everyone one around me was gone, it was just me and that microphone. After the performance I thought to myself, I wish I could do this every day.

Kreyolicious: That song “I Don’t Wanna Cry” has some serious country music inflections in it. Are you a fan of country music?
I am a fan of any type of music. For me, the important thing is that a song can move me, make me feel a certain type of emotion. But to be honest, the only music that I haven’t developed a real appreciation for—yet—is heavy metal.

Kreyolicious: You were born in Haiti. At which point, did you move to Canada?
After having lived in Holland for a while, my parents had decided that it would be a good idea for me to go to Haiti, where my mother was living at the time. But after a few months in Haiti my parents were worried about my safety due to all the kidnappings and problems in the country at the time. At that point, an opportunity for me to attend a really good school in Vancouver Island came up—and since they had a really impressive arts program—the decision was quickly made. I think I was 15 when I moved to Canada.

Kreyolicious: And somehow you ended up in Holland?
After I finished high school, I knew I wanted to continue my studies in Europe. Since Holland was a place where I lived before, and my father was there to help me, it just felt like I was just going back to my second home.

Kreyolicious: You studied audio engineering and actually have a degree in Audio Production. How important do you think it is for a woman artist to have a part in the behind-the-scenes process of her music?
Often women artists don’t have an understanding of what happens behind the scenes of their music. For me at least, it was important to learn all that, because now I can be effective in telling another engineer or a producer what I want, or why something is not working for a specific track. In my studies I also had to learn the business side of music, so now I don’t ever have to sign a contract—for example—without having some type of understanding, and having to rely on someone else to tell me wether it’s right or not. I also did not want to just be “the voice”. I want to help others with their careers and produce, and own a studio.

Kreyolicious: How do your parents feel about music being such a big part of your life?
I think I am lucky, because my parents have always supported my choices. I think also because the arts have always played a big role in their lives. I remember as a young girl watching my mother in her dance classes—which I think is how I started with dance. My father is also an artist. He designs unique furniture with a combination of materials, and [does] sculptures. They never doubted my abilities, and are still doing all they can so that I can live my dreams.

Kreyolicious: What artists do you find inspiring?
Some artists that have inspired me are: Lauryn Hill, Nneka, Nina Simone, Tracy Chapman—just to name a few.

Kreyolicious: Haiti obviously inspired your song “Ayiti”. Did the beat and lyrics come easily?
Haiti has always had a dear place in my heart, even after being away for so long. I wrote the song “Ayiti” when I was in Canada. I remember sitting in front of the piano in the music room of my school, feeling a bit sad because I was missing some aspects of my life of when I lived in Haiti. As I started to improvise, the words just came to me easily, because I knew exactly what I wanted to say. That was also the first song I ever wrote in Creole. At the time, I didn’t have much audio knowledge, but I felt like I did the best I could with the resources I had. The feedback I had from this song really encouraged me to continue on this path.

Kreyolicious: And the song “Adieu”?
I think I took a bit of a chance with “Adieu”, because it was the personal experience of someone I knew at the time. The beat production was made by a schoolmate of mine at the time, Shervin Naimi, I had the idea but did not know how to execute it, which is when I asked for his help.

Kreyolicious: That song “Bring Me Back to Life” is not the cookie cutter love song.
“Bring Me Back to Life” is about a woman desperately trying to hold on and get the love that she needs from a man who is afraid of commitment. I think this is a story that many women can relate to. It is a story that I have lived, and dealt with it in the best way I knew how, wrote a song. After taking a small “break” from my own music to do my studies, I wanted my new song to be something that many could relate to, and something I could truly show emotion, so I chose to share something personal. I am quite happy with this song, I feel that it is more mature than my previous work and shows more experience. The song is written and produced by me.

Kreyolicious: What’s life like in Amsterdam?
I really enjoy living in Amsterdam. It is such a diverse and open minded place. Till today I am always amazed by the beauty of the architecture and the cute little streets. I think anyone who has the opportunity should visit.

Kreyolicious: Is there a big community of Haitians there?
I don’t think there is a big Haitian community here, I have never met another Haitian since I have been here.

Kreyolicious: Most female artists would like their songs to speak for themselves, but then, sometimes the labels that package their music, or even other powers that be, often craft this image for them, that is often far from who they are—but that some deem necessary in order to sell the music.
For me, being myself is really important. I am still young. Everyday I learn something new about myself—which is why I think my music and my look is constantly changing. I don’t want to be put in a box and to be told who I am suppose to be. Yes, I would love to be able to sell lots of music and live from that, but not if that is costing me who I am, and my dignity. Individuality should be celebrated. If everyone looks and sounds a certain way, then to me that is boring.

Kreyolicious: In most of your songs, there is this recurring melancholy. What is the most painful things that has happened to you so far?
I think my parent’s divorce was really hard for me, because I was really young and never really understood it. It was also from that point that a lot of the moving around started, So I was often the new girl, and often had to say goodbye to people I started to care about. But I do understand it now and I love my parents. I think given the circumstances and sometimes the distance, they have done more than a good job raising me.

Kreyolicious: You lived in Haiti up until you were a teen, but have been bouncing everywhere from Canada to Guadeloupe. Has it been easy calling somewhere other than Haiti home?
At this point, I don’t really know where to call home. Even when I visit Haiti now, I feel like a stranger. But for now, I have my own place in Amsterdam, and is where I am slowly building my adult life. I’m not sure where I will end up next, but to me my family is my home.

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Check out Woodson Michel’s music video for his single “That Girl”. I had an interview with this artist some time ago, and it’s great to see that he has new material out. Not to mention that he’s expanding his brand as an artist. ​Some of his songs have been featured on the TV show “CSI” and in the upcoming film My Hometown and The Set-Up, which he produced and starred in.

Now to his music video!

“That Girl” was written and produced by the artist himself. Now, let’s take a look at the video…scene by scene…

Oh, some special effects.

Ooh, a rocky beach.

Oh, finally…the video has barely started and the male lead already looks so downcast.

Ah, on the steps of a townhouse.

On a bridge…no other structure says contemplation and pondering and reflection like a bridge…admit it!

A little stepping…

A little view of his kicks….

A little gesturing never hurt nobody.

Another dream sequence with the ideal girl.

Oh, nature!

A new view…

That Girl…That Girl…

That girl…

Some sharp heels we got here.

Look at that pleading face!

Oh goody, a new outfit!

That Girl—whoever you are…come out of his dreams, and into his reality…please!

All that singing, and dancing, and pleading, and he ended up all alone. [*insert sad face*]

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If actress Sharon Pierre-Louis is a dream chaser, it’s a trait passed on from her parents. They—starting with her father—arrived to Miami from Haiti during one of the influx of Haitian immigrants in the 1980s. From them, she learned the value of putting in hard work towards achieving short-term and long-term goals. To Sharon, this meant attending a performing arts school with a rigid curriculum and moving to Los Angeles from her birth city West Palm Beach, following college graduation.

Moving out of her comfort zone paid off. Sharon Pierre-Louis has since had roles on the remake of the 1980s dance musical Fame, the ground-breaking teen series “Lincoln Heights”, and in film director Quentin Tarantino’s film Django Unchained—not to mention “CSI Miami” and on the TV series “Suburgatory”. If you are a fan of ABC Family’s “The Lying Game”, you should know that’s her playing Nisha Randall.

Seems like it was only yesterday that little Sharon was playing the role of Tiger Lily in her school’s production of “Peter Pan”. Now she’s got bigger snappers and salmons to grill. In the meantime, Kreyolicious.com got the scoop on her journey and life in Hollywood.

As a little girl, did you dream about having a career in the film industry?

As a little girl, I used to say that I wanted to be a teacher or a lawyer. However, being a middle child, I found myself having to play alone a lot and it was through that in which I was able to dive into a world of imagination. I used to pretend to be many different characters in the kitchen in front of the mirror for hours and my big sister would walk by and say, “You’re crazy!” But I just didn’t care, because it was fun for me and all I could think was, “She’s missing out!” Well, a few years later when I was around ten or eleven years old in the sixth grade, I got involved with my middle school’s drama club because I had a crush on this boy who my friend told me was in it. Needless to say, I never ended up talking to him, but it was our individual onstage performance of poems for Black History Month where I got bit by the acting bug. It was my first time on stage in front of my peers and not only did I have a fun time, I got a great response from many of the students. That year, I decided to audition for the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts and got accepted. From seventh to twelfth grade, I was involved in theater and musical theater both in education and at church. I thought I’d go to New York and be on Broadway. It wasn’t until after a couple years of doing student films in college that I decided on Los Angeles. So as a little girl, I just loved people, and acting was a game I played for fun before I even knew it was called “acting.” It’s funny now to think that I’ve gotten paid to do what was a personal game for me as a child. My family laughs about that now because it’s like I knew subconsciously what I was meant to be—even then—and didn’t let the fact that my big sister thinking I was weird—stop me.

Sharon Pierre-Louis (left) with two castmates from the TV show “Suburgatory”.

So you’re also a trained opera singer?

I did musical theater in middle and high school as well as took voice lessons in college at FSU—Florida State University. I just got back into singing again after having been focusing on my acting career and have taken lessons here in LA. I’ve been offered some opportunities to share my voice at charity events mostly to empower youth as well as some onstage performances. Opera singing is another passion of mine. I feel like it’s my soul purely expressing itself. Although I have a slight build, my voice is big which feels more like the true me.

How was it working as part of the cast of the film Django Unchained?

It was incredible! I had the best time on set. We shot my part on a real historical plantation in Louisiana. Although the film was pretty intense, the energy in the air between takes was joyful. I felt like I was that little girl again diving into a world of imagination, but this time with a whole bunch of other people who were in the game with me. I also didn’t experience any egos, we were all in it together. Working with Quentin Tarantino was a dream come true, of course. I remember being on the edge of my seat watching his films when I was younger and thinking, “God, I’d love to work with him one day and be in his films!” It was surreal when that day finally came and I wasn’t disappointed at all because he truly is a genius, an actor’s director—and his passion is contagious.

You were born in a family of eight, with some of your siblings born in Haiti, and others born in the USA. What was it like growing up with some of you having had that experience of living in Haiti and then assimilating in the USA, and with you and your younger siblings having a whole different experience?

It all feels normal to me. We had a number of guests in our home whose first stop after getting off the plane was our house where they stayed before moving onto making their own life for themselves. I actually remember—when I was around two or three—my parents telling me that I had a big sister and that she was coming “tomorrow.” [Laughs] I remember meeting her when she was about seveen and all of a sudden the dynamics of our family changed. I went from being the only child to a little sister who wanted to be cool like my big sis. I remember I used to stand there staring at her while grinding my teeth hard when she commanded, “Sere dan’w!” [Grit your teeth] Only to find out years later from my mother that she was in fact speaking English, not Kreyol, and exclaiming through her thick accent that I “sit down!” I remember being so confused because the angrier she got, the more I’d clench my teeth. No wonder why she thought I was weird! [Laughs]

A few years after my sister came to the United States, I was informed by my parents that I had two brothers, one of them being deaf, who were coming within the week to live with us. I remember being excited about all of a sudden having big brothers. That was the beginning of what I feel was one of my greatest gifts. I would run around the house asking my brother how to sign things and as the years went by, went with him to many Deaf events. Another world opened up for me and, to this day, I am still involved within the Deaf community mainly as a sign language interpreter. With my older siblings all coming from Haiti, they had to adjust to the culture and the most important was learning the English language along with making friends. They assimilated pretty quickly because there’s a large community of Haitians in South Florida—where I’m from. As for my little sisters and I who were all born in the US, we’re all at least bilingual because Kreyol had to be spoken in the home. We did have an advantage of doing better in school with honors because we started with the English language earlier…Although English was my second language, because we only spoke Kreyol in the home and by the time my little sisters were born, they had older siblings—who all spoke English to each other. Although my older siblings had to go through more in order to obtain their citizenship, they had each other and were close in age so there was support there. There was some of the standard sibling rivalry, but we’re all so different that we kept busy in our own ways.

Do you remember the first time you went to Haiti?

Yes, very little. I was about five or so…I remember the exciting plane ride where I got to sit by the window, running in the fields of Haiti with my cousins and even being on a rooftop of a house enjoying the night air. I remember eating a lot of fruit loops there, too, which my parents brought because they knew how much I loved cereal. The only scary part for me were the outhouses. I remember being terrified going alone to the bathroom and needing someone to accompany me because I felt like I could just fall into the scary hole with large roaches running around. [Laughs]

When was the last time you visited?

Sadly, that was the last time I visited. I definitely plan on changing that sooner than later. I yearn to go back and look forward to the day.

You’re actually fluent in American Sign Language. Any tips on how to learn that language?

The best way is to take a class because the pictures in the books are not 3-D and it’s best to see the correct positioning of the hands in person. Also, grammatically, ASL is different from English. In a class, it’s more effective to learn the correct usage of a sign. Some words in English have the same spelling and sound but different meanings like “running from a dog,” “running for presidency,” or “running out of time.” “Running” would be signed differently in each context. Last, but not least, go out and mingle with Deaf people! Finding out where Deaf events are in your area, is a great way to start in meeting other people who sign. It forces you to use your hands to communicate which helps to accelerate the learning process. I actually got a degree in interpreting after moving out to Los Angeles, and used to go to Starbucks along with other students to meet Deaf people and sign.

Are your parents proud that their “pitit fi” is in Hollywood?

My parents would definitely be more comfortable if I was in Florida living closer to them [Laughs.] My mother has expressed to me that it is hard for her knowing I’m out in LA on my own “nan peyi lwen sa,” [in no man’s land], but in the end, they know how driven I am and that I’m happy. I have an amazing network of friends out here who are like family and I am where there’s opportunity. Plus, it also brings them joy to at least see me on their TV screen when I’m so far away.

You’ve had lots of mean girl roles. Were you ever a mean girl?

In high school, I made sure to separate myself from other mean girls because it broke my heart to see anyone getting bullied, especially when it was isolating one person from a group. I even told one of the girls who led the pack that I found her making fun of others to be mean-spirited and that I wanted no part. That was the last time we spoke to each other until years later. I remember in 7th grade one time getting into a short spat with another girl who many people made fun of and afterwards feeling awful because I felt I only added more negativity towards someone who already had enough of that. I’m more of a peacemaker than anything else, I was usually the one in the middle trying to make peace between people who had a falling out. I kept the drama for the stage. Although I’m not into “zin” [vicious gossip], I love roles where I don’t play nice because it’s just so much fun and I always learn from it in a way that helps me to become even more empowered in my life without having to step on people.

How do you usually prepare for your roles?

I usually sit with it in silence and go into my imagination using the text as a map. I also leave judgments and comparisons to my life out of it. I come in as a blank slate and allow the story to be my teacher. I step into the shoes of the role and see how it fits. Where I feel discomfort is the place I know to begin my empathy work because I know that’s where I’ll learn the most. If I’m given a script, I like to read it several times and not always in order after the first read. My process has evolved since I first started acting, especially in the last year, and I’m sure that it will continue to grow. I still take classes, because it’s like going to the gym and one of my favorite things to do is improv—which is like my playground.

Your first screen appearance was in a project called Little Miss CEO.

It was actually a pilot that was then pitched to networks, but with no pick up. I went in for the role and just had a good time with it. After I was cast, I was a little nervous because this was one of the first acting gigs I booked in LA, but it wasn’t too scary because I had already started shooting a recurring role right around that time on another network.

What’s it like living in Los Angeles?

Amazing and tough. I love the weather, mountains, beaches, and the opportunity to do what I love. LA has a lot to offer, and there are many interesting people from different walks of life who are artists. It’s also tough because it’s hard work pursuing my dream. It takes patience, having a vision, good work ethic, and perseverance. Nothing is guaranteed. But that’s life. I’ve been able to grow tremendously out here spiritually, emotionally, mentally…Many people come out here and get so discouraged or even lost. It’s important to have a strong sense of self and purpose.

What advice do you have for those who are hoping to make it in Hollywood?

It’s about the work, not about you. Do not take rejection personally because many factors go into casting that usually are beyond your control. The only thing that can be controlled is the quality of your work and showing up with confidence because you’re prepared. The most important skill is to be able to rejuvenate oneself, being able to pick yourself up every time and coming back stronger than the last while continuing to learn. Also gratitude. Everyday nurturing your creativity, doing something towards your career, and balancing it all out with acknowledging the ways in which you’re grateful.

What plans do you have for your career?

My vision is to continue work in film, TV and even on stage. I’d love to play an opera singer on screen—and/or do an opera on stage. I’d also love to be able to get involved with a film or TV project where I work & sign with other Deaf actors. I definitely want to do a movie that is focused on our Haitian people & our unique experiences. Any role that elevates humanity or shows what is possible through our spirit and determination excites me. I’d also love to work with Quentin Tarantino again and Tim Burton is another director who’s work draws me. People and the choices they make fascinate me. I love learning and having heart to heart connection with others. I hope to have a long line of opportunities where I am able to express many different facets of a human being artfully on stage & on screen. I look forward to the day when I am able to play a grandmother—that’ll be the day!

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What if you could have former Miss Haiti Sarodj Bertin as a bestie? What if? Could it be just a dream? Well, just for today, that dream can come to fruition. Here are her responses from a girl-to-girl talk I had with her.

Kreyolicious: I think when most people look at you, they see confidence and self-assuredness. Have you ever had moments of low self-esteem and self-doubt?
Sarodj Bertin: I believe we all have, because we are human and our feelings can always affect our state of mind. What I have manage is to control myself and not let that happen to me…choosing to be happy with what I have and what I get, even if it’s not what I wanted. This has been possible by [my] understanding that [when bad things happen, it’s] always for good, and [also] by acknowledging that the bad things happen so we can appreciate the good. I can say that I am very positive and I always look at a different angle in [every] situation or [every] case, because there is always something positive, and that is what I go for…“the positive side”.

Kreyolicious: If you could speak to the Sarodj from five years ago, what would you tell her?
Sarodj Bertin: I would tell her, that she should never hesitate. Time is a tool and we have to use it wisely. Sometimes we take more time than needed to make a decision, and that time will never come back. So, when you believe [in] something, just go for it. No hesitation. You know your path…just go, and do not ever stop…there is no limit.

Kreyolicious: When do you feel most beautiful?
Sarodj Bertin: When I get love from any child, I believe the purest love is a [child’s] love, because there are no conditions and no expectations. They see and feel real beauty, the beauty of the soul…so when [a child] shows me love that’s the moment when I am the most grateful and I feel the most beautiful.

Kreyolicious: Is there anything that you used to be terrible at, whether a skill or something else that you have improved on. What was it? How did you get better at it?
Sarodj Bertin: I was very impatient. the first steep to overcome that defect was to accept it. Then I started working on it, correcting myself every time I would notice I was being impatient. with a lot of practice and concentration, I can say I overcame it pretty well.

Kreyolicious: What books have you read lately that have had an impact on you?
Sarodj Bertin: Everything I read have an impact on me, because I learn from every book, script, letter or even email that I read…but I could say a book that I would recommend any time to anybody would be The Art Of Happiness by Dalai Lama And Howard C. Cutler.

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Cadoushka Jean-Francois is your closest Haitian friend. You are a non-Haitian Creole speaker and ask her to teach you some Haitian Creole to use on a wealthy Haitian-American boyfriend you’re trying to pimp for nails did and hair did money. Cadoushka teaches you a phrase that she assures you will make your wealthy Haitian boyfriend not only pay for your nails and hair, but all your bills and expenses. But when you try out the phrase on the urban Croesus, he hangs up on you disgusted and repulsed. What could have gone wrong? You did rehearse the phrase over and over. Perhaps it was your pronunciation…or…

And what about that time when the two of you go out to dinner to a posh Haitian restaurant, and Cadoushka refused to split the bill? She didn’t order much. And the way she carries herself at work is another matter of huge concern. She caters to her own brand of customer service! You would never recommend her for a position at your job, that’s for sure. She’s snappy, snarky, and just plain crass, and she would be bound to tactlessly share intimate details of your life with your co-workers. With friends like Cadoushka Jean-Francois, who needs enemies?

It’s a good thing that Cadouskha isn’t a real person. Well, phew! She’s the alter ego of Haitian-American comedienne Jessie Woo, and a huge cause of guffaws and laughter all over. Is Cadoushka an amalgam of Haitian moms? Who is her persona based on? Just how did Jessie Woo develop her comedic style? Who are her inspirations? Well…read on!

Kreyolicious: What was your Haitian-American experience like?
Growing up in Miami, I was teased a lot in grade school for being Haitian. I heard a lot of things about myself that I wasn’t aware of like, “Haitians eat cat” or “Haitians are dirty and poor”. I would go home and ask my mom why these kids would say these things. She always taught me that miseducation was the reason for a whole lot of these comments. She taught me that being Haitian was and is a privilege and that people hate what they do not understand.

Kreyolicious: When you were in high school, were you the class funny girl?
I was always the silly girl getting written up for misconduct in school because I did not understand what “sit down and be quiet” meant. [Laughter]

Kreyolicious: Who gave you the nickname Jessie Woo?
My favorite red lipstick is Ruby Woo from Mac. I like to mix it up with other colors and call it Jessie Woo. That is where I got the name.

Kreyolicious: Lucille Ball, a comedian from the 1950s was reportedly inspired by Carole Lombard, a comedy actress from the 1930s. Who are your inspirations?
Jamie Foxx is my idol when it comes to being an all around entertainer. The man is a sketch comic, stand-up comedian, a writer, producer, he can write a jingle for your sitcom while being the lead actor in it simultaneously. Jamie Foxx is a musician who can also be a serious Oscar-winning actor. He does so many things yet he excels at everything he does. He is everything I hope to be and more. Jessie Foxx, that’s the goal!

Kreyolicious: Is Cadouska Jean-Francois your uber-sassy and snappy alter ego based on an actual person?
Cadoushka is me, honestly. She is that side of me that is not afraid to say what I really want to say how I want to say it. This has gotten me into a lot of trouble over the years with work, friends and family. [Laughter] Naturally, as I have gotten older I have learned to sensor myself, but I am Cadoushka, she is me. [Laughter]

Kreyolicious: Fan reaction is always strong for your skits. What inspires most of your story lines?
All of my story lines are things that I have personally been through. I am making fun of myself. I am making fun of my childhood and current experiences.

Kreyolicious: Do you visit Haiti frequently?
I have not been to Haiti recently. It has been over 10 years. Growing up, I would go frequently with my mother and grandmother. My grandmother would take me to see family but my mother would take me for missionary reasons. We would go to give back to children and mothers in need. I look forward to continuing that.

How did you like PART I of the interview with Jessie Woo! There’s more to come. Be sure to be on the look-out for PART II. Meanwhile…

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