|  |  |  |  |  |  | | | | | | Bio of the Artist | Ask anyone who has heard Krystel sing and you'll hear words like "soulful" and "powerful". Krystel is being heard at a time when music is searching for someone who has all the elements necessary to reach R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop lovers alike. She has the poise and grace of a star, the inner and outer beauty to catch your eye and touch your heart, and the voice you can't mistake for anyone else.
Her soulful voice infused with edgy pop and hip-hop beats is new and fresh, but her vocal style is reminiscent of the artists that have influenced her. "Patti LaBelle, Dusty Springfield, Tina Turner, Aretha, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige; those are my soul influences. Then there's Dolly Parton and Janis Joplin. Two very distinct voices. I also see the disco-era divas as a big influence on my style. There are so many classic dance tracks from the late 70's and early 80's that influence music today."
Her award-winning lyrics speak on love, friendship and family and touch on pain, loss and struggle. Among her songwriting influences, Krystel counts artists like the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and more recent influences like Lauren Hill, Alicia Keys, India.Arie and Erykah Badu.
Krystel has been working with major label artists in different genres of music, touring and performing on television with Lyle Lovett, performing in Miami with up-and-coming Warner Bros. Latin Soul artist Debi Nova, and working with producer/music director Shannon Sanders (Heather Headley, India.Arie, Haystak, Next) and producer/songwriter Drew Ramsey (Heather Headley, India.Arie, Brandy, Eric Benet)
Krystel tours across the Midwest and South with a network of artists, La Familia Del Sol, headed up by Hip-Hop artist Latino Saint (myspace.com/latinosaint). She is the Director of Marketing for La Familia Del Sol Entertainment, a full service promotion and production company. She also performs with regional Funk/Soul band Burning Las Vegas. When you ask Krystel to describe herself as an artist in today's world, she takes it in stride; "I'm excited about the possibilities for independent music and humbled by my successes so far."
For audio, video and current tour info, go to www.myspace.com/krystel
For Booking, Contact 615-568-9669 or email Krystel@comcast.net | | |
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