Half Pint - ian allen

Stage Name: Half Pint

Real Name: Lindon Roberts

Birth Date: November 11

Which high school did you attend?

Penwood Secondary

How did you get started in the business?

Well, I've always been interested, but as I grew older I became more interested in it. I later met two producers who took me to studio where I recorded my first single.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet? To find di right music.

What have you been up to lately? Well, I'm currently filming di video for the single Unity and an album coming out in August. I'll also be making a guest appearance on Sumfest and at the Essence Magazine Awards.

Do you look up to any specific artiste?

Yes, in earlier times people like Harry Belafonte, The Paragons, John Holt, Bob Andy and Beres Hammond.

Are you happy with the way things are going for your career right now?

Well, it could be better but yuh really haffi give thanks.

Anything you'd like to change about it?

No, nothing.

What are your future plans?

To make morealbums and I would also like to do a little producing.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up? Words do have meaning,

whatever yuh sing or write make it simple an' true. Also, write about life experience so that people can understand.