The marshall's in town
Danelia Doyle,Youthlink writer

Last year, there was a string of Wayne Marshall and Tami Chynn appearances at concerts, stage shows, parties and, of course, the constant rumours that they were a couple. Though no one believed them when they denied it, confirmation makes for better journalism. Wayne has always been an underdog in this highly competitive music industry, but there's nothing like some good love to make a man feel like he's capable of doing anything!

What is Wayne doing now?

• Dressing differently - Remember the high-coloured, head-to-toe, straight-from-the runway get-ups that Wayne used to rock? They have been replaced with more 'swaggerific', chic and sophisticated pieces.
• Looking differently - It's not that he was cheerless, angry and miserable, like some people he used to 'par' with, but these days he's just beaming! You know that look that people have when they're in love? Well, he's got it!
• Thinking differently - When asked about his recent lull, he explained that he needed time to be a father and build as a person. "I want to be so much more, I don't want to be boxed in. I've been doing a lot of reading and I feel I need to relate all I've learnt to people."

WAYNE MARSHALL

Youthlink: What impact do you think the actions of entertainers have on the society?

Wayne Marshall: I don't think they have any real effect, because we're doing what we do. It's up to parents and individuals to do the rest.

Does your opinion still stand, considering the disintegration this 'Gaza-Gully' tug-of-war has contributed to in the country?

When it gets to that point, that's when it needs to be addressed.

I'm still curious to know who, in your opinion, did a better job at 'Sting', Mavado or Kartel?

(Smile) I don't think a singer should challenge a DJ and vice versa, but Mavado did really well, Alliance me sey straight!

Why are you an Alliance member; most things about you are different from them?

(LOL) Everything in life needs balance; everyone in the squad has a tough image, I don't, so I provide the group with balance.

I take it you and Kartel are no longer friends?

No, he built a faction that was opposing my squad, we can't still be friends.

For those who are still wondering and just need confirmation, are you and Tami Chynn an item?

Yes

What of the rumours of Tami and Akon having a relationship?

When you know what you know, rumours don't bother you. I was there, so I don't feel no way when people sey wah dem sey.

What kind of relationship does Tami have with your daughter?

A really good one.

Your latest single, Good Love, is different in every sense of the word: vocals, message, video, tone. Why is that?

It's the place I'm at in my life, it depicts everything else, the love I'm feeling.

Are there any newbies in the industry you like?

Yea man, Laden.

Wayne's 5 picks

1. TV show: House

2. Movie: Changeling

3. Gadget: BlackBerry Storm

4. Food: Butter chicken

5 .Song: Like a Star by Corine Bailey-Rae

FYI - Wayne promises a new studio and a ton load of new singles from his up-coming album that boasts producers like Leftside and Damian Marley. In his own words: "It will continue to be different, just crazy music."