The Panther

Issue date: 2/9/05 Section: Student Superstar

Roenia Thompson

Age: 22

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Theater Arts with an emphasis on Performance

Classification: Senior







Q. What are your hobbies/pastimes?
A. Marching in the band, designing clothes, and acting- which is really my passion
Q. How would you describe your music?
A. A collected combination of R&B, blues, gospel, a little bit of reggae feel, and neo-soul. A lot of things put together in one big pot and stirred up. I really like neo-soul and I want to be under that label.
Q. Are your lyrics about your personal experiences?
A. Yes and no. They are about experiences I would like to have, and experiences I've seen other people go through. They're sort of an uplifting, motivational type of lyric that I try to incorporate into my music . You want to give everyone something they can relate to.
Q. Who's your favorite artist?
A. Stevie Wonder. He laid the foundation for so many people in the industry. Being a disabled person and not being able to see, he was able to create something that people all across the world can relate to.
Q. Who inspires you?
A. My father, tells me: "Whatever I do, do it to the best of my ability. Don't worry about what anybody else says. Make sure in the end I'm happy, and make sure that if it's something worth questioning, don't do it."
Q. Have you performed in anything on campus?
A. Yeah, I've done a lot of talent shows on campus. The majority of the shows I do are theatrical productions. Most of the talent shows I don't win, but for me it's a stepping stone.
Q. Where can people go to hear your music?
A. Whatever is open on campus, and off campus in the area I do karaoke. I'm more of an invitational singer.
Q. What is it you want people to feel from your music?
A. I want them to be uplifted. Not the same ole ooh baby I love you, come give me a kiss, a hug, and let's lay together. No, something more that uplifts your soul when you're sitting and you need something to uplift you.

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