Real Life Real Faith March Edition | Page 17

"I truly believe that if we all loved ourselves and one another more that most of the problems in our world wouldn't exist. This EP is the jewels of wisdom that I've collected over the years in my personal life experiences."

grammy nominated songstress and actress

Where are you from originally?

I'm from East Orange, NJ.

When did you know yu were blessed with such a gift?

I knew when I was about 11. I had been singing obsessively since I was little and it wasn't until I sang happy birthday to someone at age 11 that I knew I could sing. My prayers were answered. Through the years after that, I noticed that people would get really emotional when I sang. That's when I knew my voice was a gift that would touch people.

Who are your heroes in life?

Jesus and Darryl Farmer

How has your faith he;lped you in your life and yoru career?

My faith has been my foundation. My faith has sustained me and carried me. It has kept me grounded and sane. Lol

Any advice for someone who wants to be just like Antonique Smith?

Make sure you have a solid relationship with God, surround yourself with people who love you cause they will be the encouragement you need in the hard times. Practice, practice, practice. Be great. And never give up.

List any upcoming projects and how readers can find you.

I'll be touring a lot, and I have a movie called Deuces dropping in the summer. My first body of work, my EP, Love Is Everything is on iTunes!! It's 6 songs of different experiences of love. I truly believe that if we loved ourselves and one another more, most of the bad things happening all over the world wouldn't exist. You can follow all my social media and find my music by going to www.FollowAnt.com . Come talk to me and jump on the journey! We're just getting started.

Elissa Gabrielle is the Publisher for Real Life Real Faith Magazine