Krista Henry, Staff Reporter

Chill room host Kiki and Serani having fun in the chill room at Digicel Rising Stars held at the Courtleigh Auditorium on Sunday. - Nathaniel Stewart

The weekly party central of the Digicel Rising Stars competition, the chill room at the Courtleigh Auditorium, has a new look and a new vibe for the season.

Hosted by Kiki, the chill room is where the contestants go for a break in between performances and where they interact with stars in the business who try to find out a little more about them.

Inside the chill room this week was producer and singer Serani from the DASECA camp. Also inside the chill room was the new addition DJ Flamez who will providing the right party vibe.

Looking like a party venue, having been decked out in bright colours, it was announced last Sunday night that one lucky viewer will get to join Kiki in the chill room at the end of the season as part of the ultimate chill room prize.The ultimate chill room prize goes to the person who votes the most throughout the competition and they will also win $50,000.

THE STAR caught up with Serani while in the chill room, to get his thoughts on the show.

STAR: Do you ever watch the show?

Serani: "Yeah of course."

STAR: What did you think of the talent tonight?

Serani: "There's a lot of talent, there are really good singers. Rising Stars does a good job finding the talent and I'm proud of the work they have done."

STAR: You think it's a good means of making it in the business?

Serani: "Well Chris Martin is proof to show that, Chris has made a career of singing."

STAR: What advice would you give them as new artistes?

Serani: "Never quit, know that its really hard work and you have to be dedicated, you have to ignore negativity, don't let anything stress you out."

STAR: What are you doing now?

Serani: "I'm making songs for the world, making songs in English that everyone can understand. I have a new song just record Whine My Girl. A song for DeMarco's rhythm called 'League' and another song Simple Yute. The video for No Games on the unfinished business rhythm was just released. I have a new medley song on the DASECA label to hit the streets soon Crying Out For Peace and Too Much, but generally you can look out for more videos."