The Complex 7: Melanie Fiona

At the start of the year, she was named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Top 5 Artists to Watch in 2009,” but it’s already September—c’mon SRC/Universal Motown! Where’s Melanie Fiona’s album? The Guyanese honey from the T.Dot had a couple of sleeper hits last summer (”Give It To Me Right” and “Bang, Bang”), and was previously the opening act on the Euro leg of Kanye West’s Glow In The Dark tour. Clearly, the girl got talent.

So even though The Bridge—her debut album that was supposed to drop today—is going nowhere for the moment, we still got love for Miss Fiona. Which is why we’re happy to present our interview with the singer, who not only talked about her favorite rap album and childhood crush, but also gave us an impromptu acapella of her first single. Unfortunately, we can’t show you that amazing performance, but read on for our Complex 7 with Melanie…

Interview by Grace Efuwape

 #1: WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE DEAL-BREAKER FOR A POTENTIAL BOYFRIEND?

Melanie says: Lying. Just be honest. If you lie to me, it’s [going to be] something else. If I ask you a direct question and you lie, you’re a punk, straight up. The truth always comes out, so don’t lie.

 #2: WHAT TYPE OF FOOTWEAR WOULD MAKE YOU COMPLETELY DISMISS A MAN AS A POTENTIAL HOOK-UP?

Melanie says: [Laughs.] I can’t stand a man wearing UGGs. I hate it. If you’re a man, you should not wear UGG boots.

 #3: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RAP ALBUM?

Melanie says: Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z. I also listen to Biggie, Kanye, and Common.

 #4: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD OR HANGOVER REMEDY?

Melanie says: I drink wine but I’ve never been hung over in my entire life. My comfort food is my mom’s lasagna, which I don’t even choose to make ‘cause my mom makes it so amazingly.

 #5: WHAT’S THE MOST EFFECTIVE APHRODISIAC FOR YOU?

Melanie says: My most effective is red wine.

 #6: WHO’S A CHILDHOOD CRUSH YOU CAN’T BELIEVE YOU HAD?

Melanie says: Joey McIntyre from New Kids on the Block. I was in love with him.

 #7: WHO’S YOUR WOMAN CRUSH?

Melanie says: Megan Fox is smoking hot. I have a female crush on her. [Laughs.]

VIDEO: “Give It To Me Right,” Melanie Fiona

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