You probably won't see Konata Alleyne on stage at all the big fetes this season, but those who attended QRC's "Outta De Blue" event recently, can testify that when you do see this London-based singer, songwriter, producer and promoter, he will leave a lasting impression that may have you "Bazoodee".

"I'm very realistic about my position," he admitted. "I've been doing this for a few years now — establishing my presence between London and Trinidad, but I know I haven't released that hit song yet that will take me to the next level and that's fine for now. I'm still in the process of developing myself as an artiste and I have no delusions of grandeur. I'm just putting in the work, learning as I go along, developing my skills and accumulating a fan base here at home and out in the UK."

His latest power soca release, "Bazoodee" hasn't received heavy airplay or rotation on the top stations yet, but that doesn't stop Alleyne from working the song methodically throughout the industry: from DJs to promoters, bar owners, pirates, service providers and even taxi drivers, he's relentless on his mission to promote his music.

"I believe in the process and I believe that hard work pays off," he explained. "Maybe that comes from living in London — which is not a cheap town by any means, so you have to grind to survive, or else! So, when I come back home, I don't suffer from that laid-back Trini mentality and I don't have all the hang-ups about approaching someone — anyone for that matter in the industry — who I may need to step to for one reason or the other. By being real with myself and acknowledging my status as a developing artiste, I don't get disappointed if, let's say, I don't make the Soca Monarch or get on a show of that calibre... That just means I have more work to do to try and make the next one."

It is this passion, drive and determination, which has taken Alleyne from being a classically-trained musician in his school and scout troupe orchestra, to playing brass with the young band, Caution in the late nineties and now, forging out on his own as an entertainer.

"After graduating from QRC, I moved to London where I studied Arts Management," he revealed. "Music was always a part of my life and I wanted to learn the whole business behind it — and while there I ended up doing a lot of promotions with Poison UK and eventually doing my own events as well. So, I think I have a unique perspective as an artiste now, after seeing the industry from all those different angles and from a more global stance — Trinidad is really a big talent factory and the sooner we realise this and start pushing the Arts in schools and developing business models and career paths, the sooner we will conquer the world with our music and culture."

For 2012, Alleyne has released "Carnival Time" on the Barcode Riddim, "I'm Ready", which was co-produced by Precision Productions and the fast-paced, "Bazoodee" — which he produced himself and was inspired by his love for the road.

"Coming back from London where there are so many rules and laws and restrictions," he said, "It makes you really appreciate the freedom we have here in Trinidad — which some people take for granted... So I wanted to express that joy and that powerful, Bazoodee kinda feeling I get when Dirty Dozen is coming down the road at 4 in the morning and people have to either run and hide — try to hide anyway — or else find somebody they know in the band and come jump with us!"

Just in case you didn't get that not-so-subtle plug: yes, Alleyne is also a founding member of the J'ouvert band known as the Dirty Dozen and will definitely be on the road during the wee hours of Carnival Monday.

"J'ouvert is where it all began and it's still as authentic as ever," Alleyne mused. "Under the cover of darkness our ancestors came out in their numbers to celebrate their freedoms and triumphs with the most basic elements of earth and fire and water — and thankfully, we still have this tradition today. Before all the pretty mas and the shiny costumes, there was mud and oil and we celebrate and honour this tradition with the Dirty Dozen every year.

"So Konata is music yes, definitely! But I'm also a culture lover and a patriot overall and I believe that we have it here in Trinidad and Tobago: we have the talent and the blessings and the vibes; the perfect combination of cultures and races, classes and creeds that the world needs to see and hear and experience to open up their minds to the possibility of paradise on earth."

For more on Konata Alleyne, please visit his Facebook page, YouTube channel, or follow him on twitter @KonataAlleyne.