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Edwards: Looking to have longevity in the business and not just come out as a one-hit wonder.

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This week, we profile Trinidad-born, London-based singer, Teressa Edwards. Describing her music as a fusion of old- and new-school soul and R'n'B, the business-minded talent is also due to launch a clothing line next year. Check out her sound at www.myspace.com/teressaedwardsdebut.

How long have you been into music?

I've always done it as my mum and uncles were singers as well. I grew up singing in a gospel choir back home in Trinidad and did that until I moved to England, where I began to pursue a solo career.

Why did you decide to use MySpace as a tool to promote your music?

I found that Myspace was a great and continuous growing network, where artistes could feature their music. It's a means of reaching an audience that may be unreachable via radio or other outlets.

Have you made any useful links via Myspace?

I found an artiste that I collaborated with on one of my tracks and I found a producer who I met up with in New York and recorded some tracks. I also discovered a range of other artistes who I was able to give advice and get advice from.

Has it helped to develop your career?

I believe it has. It helps you to market yourself to a much wider audience and can link you up with producers and other artistes, who could help you to get signed.

So you're hoping to get a record deal?

Yes, eventually. Ok, maybe sooner rather than later! That would eliminate the cost of pushing the album myself. And major labels have the facilities to market artistes at a greater level.

What's your long-term goal?

I'm looking to have longevity in the business and not just come out as a one-hit wonder. Music is my passion and is something I will always do some way or another. But along with that, I'm also developing a clothing line, due to launch early next year if all goes to plan.

The aim of the clothing line is to draw attention to the fact that racism still does exist in society, and to promote the ideal of a more united society.