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T'RESE

She's a lady who knows precisely what she desires. And when necessary, she resorts to her overwhelmingly mesmerising charm to dictate the sort of response she expects. In view of her positive outlook on life and the way she so apply utilizes her tremendous gratifying propensities, she's ever so willing to make the sacrifices to attain her ultimate goal.

Gentile and soft spoken, T'RESE is someone who, with an ever cheerful disposition, skilfully tackles every objective carefully..and quite cautiously, too. She's an avid listener. She weighs every word uttered to her. And, replies calmly; with the uppermost degree of respect. Yet, she..s by no means; the kind of individual anyone can attempt to walk over. Theresa Theophile (that's her real name!) born in Roseau Dominica, and now resides in London, whilst growing up on the beautiful Island in the Caribbean, she listens to the likes of Sade, Tracy Chapman, Mary J Bilge Whitney Houston, Anita Barker, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown to name a few, some of the same superstars she's been compared to, but ..T'rese distinctive voice, makes her unique. Something that is very uncommon in today..s market. She's able to express herself without doing what everyone else is doing.

I sensed that firm, dynamic .. yet, quiet and cool strength of character in T'RESE long before by that steak of miraculous fate my friend, Erickson, considered it vital to initiate her introduction ..to me! Her peering eyes unleashed a particular glow that seemed to linger for a spell quite too long to endure. The first act of formal salutation was a little uncomfortable; but, surly, not embarrassing. I gazed at her shapely figure, and envisage the attributes desirable for success. She smiled! And, I suddenly discovered an attraction that seemed indescribably captivating.

A splendid piece of work by producer Tony White, a multi instrumentalist who provided the music to (up ..til then) Miss Theophile..s promo set. After sending a copy of her demo back in 2003 to then Belgium base company pipedream productions T'rese cool sultry melodies, hit the right note with managing director Mike Curtis which landed her a deal, the company then move to Luton England in 2004 and embarked on an area search for a backing band to support her. Within weeks T'rese had already achieved reasonable success considering she was barely known, and had yet to release a record. Performing a number of gigs, including Luton carnival in May 2004, radio and TV interviews followed with Chiltern FM, BBC County three, Luton FM and appearance on ITV Anglia.

Then came, a sudden downturn and slowness due to management in getting the album started, T'rese grew frustrated but waited patiently. While waiting to record her debut with pipedream productions and Luton local girl band Sen-Su-elle, T'rese was heartbroken and devastated by the news of the sudden death of her Mum, she immediately flew to the Caribbean while there she received a voice message from managing Director just two day after her mum burial, stating; that the company ceased trading and therefore her contract was terminated. Although still grieving for her mum T'rese was disappointed, but that did not dampen her spirit to further dismay. Instead, she responded in a cool and collective manner she said that's all right; I was expecting something like this. If you thought that was all. T'rese was dealing with some painful issue within the same year and one would wonder how she handles herself so well; in her exact words she said, although I am a very sensitive person I am also very strong individual and this is all because of my relationship with God in him I find the strength.

After the disappointment with pipedream productions, T'rese proceeded to do her part. On her arrival from the Caribbean in 2005, she had to make a decision as to whether give up or forge ahead to fulfil her long term dream. I thought to myself mum wouldn't want me to give up; so I am going to do this album for her, in remembrance of her. She contacted multi talented producer Tony white, and said this time we going to do it differently (no more demos) she embarked on a full blown production with some talented musicians, they all put their hearts into making the album what it is. T'rese music unveils a wealth of talent. The labour of a genuinely multi-talented songwriter-singer entertainer, she has already been acclaimed for her talent in the likeness of top

Chart-selling artist Sade. T'rese takes us to A World of My Own, her new recording on 1Life Records she wrote, co-written and co-produced almost all the tracks to her album set.

It..s soulful, uplifting, and entertaining. With her smooth, silky vocals she kicks off with the infectious ..Our Love Is a Flames.. and it's one of those songs that any three years old, grandma and grandpa will enjoy singing along to. There is the sexy ..You Are My Lover.. a Spanish flavoured love song with an upbeat tempo. ..Crime Song.. takes on social issue with hard-hitting lyric and poetic rap by Nomadic Poet. Another catchy number ..Do you Remember.. a banging upbeat tune with a little Latin, Caribbean & African flavour and soulful melody. T'rese demonstrate a mixture of musical influences, her natural silky voice blends perfectly with this classic laid back Sade like track ..You've Gotta Be Strong.. listen once and this track will most certainly relax every part of your body and it..s turning out to be one of many favourite, other songs on the album address the complexity of male/female relationship and in the most convincing manner, T'RESE..s versatility is certified in the sensuous/soulful masterpiece blended with a touch of lovers rock ..That's the Way My Lovin.. Goes... This new artist certainly has staying power.