Artiste Gailann Stephen, known as Gailann, is back for Carnival 2012 with a new tune for the road "Inside De Biggest Band".

Gailann has been in the music industry since 1998 but has been better known for her crossover music. She is also known as the "godmother" of the popular Godfather's Asylum, however, she is now working towards establishing herself as a solo artiste at home and abroad.

"I left the band six years ago and being a solo artiste in Trinidad is not easy. As a solo act it's hard to get your music out there because most people are affiliated with someone or in a group. I'm still gracing people with my music though. I don't do soca only. Fans can look forward to a reggae single after carnival and I'm looking into house music."  

"Inside" was produced by Island Traffic Entertainment out of Grenada on the Grapevine Riddim. Gailann admits it's a late release but is gearing up for 2012 nonetheless.

"I'm looking forward to networking and letting people know that I'm here. I haven't been seen for a while so people think I'm still in the states."

She also admits that it has not been an easy road being an artiste, particularly as a woman.

"Before I got into the industry I've been watching female artistes struggle. It's not even about being male dominated anymore. If you're a female and you attractive you'll get things coming to you, but friends don't work all the time especially out on the urban market. Especially outside of Trinidad. Sometimes people put things to you that are not acceptable and I'm very spiritual. I'm not going to do anything bad to get out there. It's very hard as a female but I've watched other artistses who are solo and seen their struggles also."

Pushed by the support of her family and her fans, Gailann has never let the negatives of the industry get her down. Her deep love for music and overarching mission also keep her going through the hard times.

"I love music from since I was small. It's in my blood. As much as the industry hurts I'm not doing this for me at the end of the day. I want the masses out there to learn something from my content and my music. I want to teach more positive things and ways of living. I've been doing a lot of soul searching the last few years a lot of my lyrics have a lot of uplifting messages."

And the stronger messages won't come just at Carnival time. Gailann is currently working with Pen Co Music on recordings to be released throughout 2012 and is even putting together a television programme focusing on Caribbean entertainment to be launched in the summer.

"I just want people to know that I'm a very hard worker and I will be bringing a very good contribution to music. I just want people to know that aside from music let's work on loving each other. We have to pray like we breathe nowadays. I'm just looking for more unity and that's what I'm about."

Keep up with Gailann on Facebook under GAILANN.