You are all unique individuals who may value things which others don't. Whether it is that song that makes you feel better when nothing in life is going your way, or that novel with which you can just curl up in a comfy chair and lose yourself, it doesn't matter. It's OK to have favourites, provided they fill you with a sense of peace or clarity and remind you to just have fun.

Pete-Michael (PM), 18:

... rapper

Lil Wayne. I love this guy's work. He's my idol in the rapping world. I can't help but gravitate towards his songs and he's always releasing new songs and I love that. I'm never bored! He's only 25 and he's already reached so far and that'll be me soon enough - maybe - definitely (lol). He says he's the best rapper alive and I have to agree.

Youthlink (YL): How much of it do you believe is mere hype?

PM: I don't believe any of it is just hype though. I really do think he's the best rapper alive. Everything about him is unique; his raspy sound, his rapping style, his look, and he's got it all - swagger, fluidity and boss lyrics! He's the best rapper to ever grace the rapping scene.

YL: Which piece of his work was the turning point for you?

PM: Tha Carter III did it for me. It's his best album to date. Not one person can argue that 'cause it's true! It contains some of his best songs ever. That album made him rise to Number 1 in my best-rappers-ever list.

Caé, 19:

BRITNEY SPEARS

... artiste's attempt to re-emerge

Britney Spears' Comeback. After the whole messy divorce and shaved-head scenarios (which were kind of funny lol), and being in and out of rehab, I thought she was just going to keep digging a deeper hole for herself. She surprised me, though, with her comeback album. I love her new songs and I think they're her best yet. I think she could be an inspiration to those who want to be inspired. When you fall down - even if it's five, six times, over and over (laughs out loud), just get up and make it work for you. Britney made it and so can I!

YL: Did you remain a fan during that difficult time when no one had faith in her?

C: To be honest I wasn't exactly a fan of her work until after her comeback. I thought she was going to take a long break and then come back with a few mediocre songs so I was quite surprised with her new album.

YL: What did you think of Blackout? Many think that, despite the circumstances, it is her greatest work?

C: I really have to agree with them; it is her best work yet to me. She really outdid herself with that album and, all things considered, it was worth it.

YL: Favourite song from Britney Spears' The Singles Collection?

C: That's kind of hard ... I have four favourites but if I had to choose I'd pick If U Seek Amy. I love this song! I didn't get what it was really saying until after a while (lol). It's a really interesting song ... really provocative lyrics.

Symanthia, 16:

RIHANNA

... fashion trend by a celeb

Rihanna's pixie cut. I love Lady Rihanna's style! I can confidently say that no one has style like her. I love this cut and I think that it was really great of her to transform her image. This hairstyle gives her an edgy look when she needs to be tough or a sweet look when she's going to be nice. I love this cut and I would love to do it but my mom says no and since she gives me a place to sleep, I have to abide by her rules (lol)!

YL: So you prefer this to her Pon di Replay days?

S: Yep I do. I don't think long hair was really for her at all. Even so, the same ol' same ol' thing gets boring after a while, you know. So when she matures in the music biz, it also shows in her appearance and I love that.

YL: What do you think of the most recent cut?

S: I love it! It's really sexy and fits her to the 'T'! I love that she keeps us guessing with her new styles and that she spices it up a bit. It's never boring with her.

YL: Do you have an issue with stylists and record execs manufacturing these images ?

S: Yes and no. It really is in their best interest to keep the artistes looking red-carpet worthy or whatever, and sometimes they succeed. But other times they should just let the artistes be themselves and express themselves however they want to. In the entertainment industry, though, who's to say what style is, really?