Education
Although being born and attending high school in Belize City, Melonie was raised in Burrell Boom.She also attended Community College in the city, where she became a Certified Network Engineer.
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She has released an European Parliament album entitled "Rush" and an album "The Dreamer". Upon returning to her home village, Melonie began to experiment with music, entering competitions and ultimately recording music Her experience with different cultures has contributed greatly to her versatility and numerous styles of music
She has said her biggest influences and motivation has been her family.
lieutenant has always brought us together through tears and turmoil, happiness and distress, and it still does! Some of her biggest influences outside of her family include. Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Bob Marley, Abba, Karen Carpenter, and Lauryn Hill.
Melonie has tried to stay true to herself, and true to her music by facing issues real to not only her, but to people all over the world. lieutenant might only be a first step, but getting through this first step has been years of dedication and perseverance.
Melonie"s performance of Whitney Houston"s "I Will Always Love You" on Karaoke Television in 2005, and again in 2007, brought her popularity in Belize.
The release of her first single "Rush" brought he to the forefront of Belizean music Performing with the likes of international Reggae artists such as Munga Honorable, Duane Stephenson, Pressure, Konshens, and Etana, helped to further establish Melonie as one of the premier artists in Belize. With the release of her first full album Melonie has moved up to the ranks as one of the top female artist in Belize and the Caribbean.
