DALLAS, Jul 5, 1999/ --- In sports, we have Bo Jackson who was both a pro football player and a pro baseball player. The fashion world has Jerelle McConnico, who is both a professional singer and a professional fashion model. Fashion Windows chats with Jerelle McConnico about his dual career.

Fashion Windows:You are young, very talented and very capable-what are your plans for the future?

Jerelle McConnico: Well I am currently promoting the Education 1st program within the schools. I am also negotiating a management deal with Majesty Management in Atlanta, GA. I am still a college student so that takes up a lot of my time. Finally as for my modeling there is talk about me signing on with an agency, I am waiting on further advisement. As you can see I have more than enough things to do.

FW: Which do you lean on more: a modeling career or singing career?

JM: Currently I am leaning on my modeling because it gives me time to rest my voice and my brain.I also get to be home a lot more working out and I think that is another cool part about modeling.

FW: Do you write your songs? your lyrics?

JM: I have written most of them but the next album I am unsure exactly on what percent of my material will be on the album since I will be under management hopefully.

FW: Will you give up singing for modeling? Or would you like to excel in both?

JM: Well music is first love. It's natural for me to sing because it's in my family. In my family there is Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations and gospel great Inez Andrews. Singing is in my blood and roots from the church to now. I wouldn't desire to give up my modeling because I love being in front of the camera. I really believe that the camera is my friend.

FW: Who inspired you to sing?

JM: Boyz II Men!!! When I met them I recalled Wanya mentioning things about Christ Jesus. At that time I was really young and naive. It wasn't until I realized that his words were coming to life. They are my mentors all the way. I wouldn't be this far if it wasn't this far.

FW:What do you think has helped you become very succesful at a very young age?

JM: I think that my family has played a tremendous part in my success. When I am weary I also have true friends who have stood behind me to encourage me that everything is truly OK. My friends(Qiana & Tan) are there in the midnight when I get to the point that I want to give up. They make me feel better. Also my strong faith in Jesus gives me peace after dealing with a lot of things in the business.

FW: You were on the Apollo and you have done runway for a local Dolce & Gabanna & Gianni Versace store? What was that like?

JM: The Gianni Versace was my favorite. It was really fun to me even though that was my first time ever hearing of Gianni Versace. That was also my first runway so it was truly interesting. There clothing were
FAB-U-LOUS!!

FW: Back to your music - what is your music like?

JM: Really that's hard for me to explain because my music changes like people do. We all go through different stages and we sing about what we are going through. I mostly love music similar to Celine Dion's remake of "All by Myself" and R-Kelly's "Angel"

FW: Is your album on sale online or in stores?

JM: Currently the last CD is off the shelf. Some people have still been emailing me concerning it and we were able to sell copies singly.

FW: You are a very good role model for a lot of young people out there. Do you have some words for the other young people like you embarking on their careers?

JM: I would encourage anyone who wants to accomplish something to just believe. I know that many people say that but it's true. If you keep yourself focused and work hard it truly does happen. I have been through it and I am learning how to deal with it. Another thing I would say is to prepare yourself for whatever your goal is.Don't give up your dreams without a fight. Last but not least, put your saviour first whether it be Christ Jesus or Buddha. Just find them spirutually and RELAX.