Pinky Famous aiming for the Grammy stage

Tishana Darby, 21, discovered her musical talent at age four, and by age 11, she started seeking out ways to actively pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

When most persons her age were still trying to figure out what they wanted to be when they grew up, Darby knew without a shadow of a doubt. Singing was her talent and entertainment was her calling.

"I chose music because I grew up in music. My dad (Oneil Famous) is a veteran deejay from the 80s. He use to deejay on sound systems like Metro Media and Creation, and I was fascinated by the music business learning from him. I could have chosen another career but music is my calling," said Darby, who goes by the moniker, Pinky Famous. "I was always going to the studio with my dad and when he would play old beats in the car, I would do my own rendition of popular R&B songs. That's how my talent was discovered, when I was only four years of age. I never looked back from then."

Listing the late Phyllis Dillion as one of her greatest musical inspirations outside of her father, Pinky Famous says she yearns for success and craves longevity in the business.

"I think I have what it takes to be part of this industry. I'm talented, I write my own songs, I can sing. I just want to be as successful as I know I can be. Longevity in this business is what I'm striving for," she said. "I have big dreams for myself. I want my music to be heard worldwide. I want to be a megastar, the next Jamaican female Grammy winner."

Big aspirations

Although her aspirations are big, Pinky Famous says she understands that making it in the industry would be a challenge.

She says she is particularly aware that the industry is a 'man's playground' and that she will have to work doubly hard to prove she deserves a seat at the table.

"It's kinda rough as an up-and-coming artiste because as you know, it's a male dominated industry and it's a bit hard for females to pull through. It's hard getting your music played and it's a fight to get people to open the door for you and give you a chance," she said.

"But the greatest thing for me is that my dad built a recording studio. So I can do my recordings there and I'm also an audio engineer so I can help myself. Also, my manager (Lexzona Muzyk) has his own studio as well. I have it a little bit easier than most females but the fight is still there. I have been pushing through though and will continue to do so."