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Okay IdolPhenomena readers here it is my interview with Rodesia Eaves. I hope you all enjoy it. I would like to thank Rodesia aka. R.E. Vintage for sharing her thoughts with us. Thanks.!!!

IP: How has the overall American Idol audition process affected your life today?
RE: The overall American Idol process was a good experience. I wouldn't change any moment of the show. It really gave me first hand experience with being in front of the camera, learning how to deal with the pressures of competition, and interviewing in front of the press. It showed me all of the tools that I needed to succeed in the entertainment industry.

IP: What is your most notable memory of the audition process?
RE: The most notable memory of the audition process would have to be the parts that were not aired. We were in Pasadena in the auditorium lined up on stage in a group of 10 and we all had to sing one after another. Tenia Taylor went before me and was contemplating which part of the song I was going to start singing at, and before I knew it she was finished and it was my turn. So I began to sing an Aretha Franklin hit (She is one of the greatest artist alive), and I just began to sing with all my soul and as I finished the entire row of people, Nikki McKibbin, Tenia Taylor, Jim Verraros just to name a few began to clap. I was the only one they had clapped for out of all the contestants. Randy loved it, Paula said you blew me away, and the highlight came when Simon said “Now that is a star"! I swear tears came to my eyes. I respected him and Randy so much because hey supported and believed in me the entire way through the process, until they gave me that song Daydream Believer by the Monkees! What were they thinking?!lol

IP: Are there any idol hopefuls that you still keep in contact with today?
RE: I keep in touch with my best friend Justin Waddell known as Frankee Razor now, Whom I dearly love, Kelli Glover, Fantasia, and I have seen Kelly Clarkson at a few events, and that is about it.

IP: What is the current project you are working on? Music? Acting? Career?
RE: I am currently writing for a lot of main stream artist, I am working on my own album due out very soon, and a movie soundtrack called "Rhythm". So I am really busy, traveling, still grinding trying to make my dreams a reality, by the grace and blessings of god. IP: What advice would you give to someone with the dream of being on American Idol?
RE: I would say don't get caught up in the hype behind being an "American idol", but get excited about sharing the gift that you were blessed with, with the entire world. Focus on what you believe in and give it your best, never let your nerves side track you and get you mental off track. That is what happens when you are not grounded and focused. You can do whatever you want to do if it is in your destiny from god, and he blesses us all with a gift to use whether it is singing, dancing or smiling at someone while walking down the street and that person was having a hard day and you offer a compliment that could have possibly saved their life. Always love yourself regardless of what anyone says and focus!!!! IP: Who was your favorite contestant throughout the audition process?
RE: My best friend Frankee Razor (Justinn Waddell), we love to laugh at any and everything that was funny and we created our own "space", and we were the life of the party and created "Jam sessions"!!-lol

IP: Who is your idol/role model and how have they inspired you?
RE: Honestly, and most would say oh really?? but I would have to say God. I am not claiming to be a " goodie goodie" by any means because I am a rock star to the fullest, but when it comes to being a wonderful and genuine person I strive to be like god. there are too many fake people who just talk and act on impulse to get a response out of the next person and I pride myself in making sure I do what I say and say what I mean. Be genuine with people and love unconditionally, as god loves us. I speak to all my fans when they see me out, I answer all fan mail, I give money to homeless people on the streets after I make them tell me why they are living this way and what they can do to change their lifestyle!! But I pride myself in being a stand up kind of young lady!

IP: Which idol contestant are you listening to in your cd/mp3 player?
RE: Frankee Razor of course, and myself!! Promotion, promotion, promotions!!lol Quick side note, I also have a clothing line with Frankee called "Mullets United", which is so punk rock glamour awesome!! I am also going by my pop/rock name R.E. Vintage!!

God bless and thank you all for your time and for coming by to read a little about me!! I love you all and I am still grinding so please keep me in your prayers for my success and I will do the same for the world!! Tell a friend to tell a friend about R.E. Vintage!! aka Rodesia Eaves!! Muwah