Krystel

About Krystel

This powerful R&B singer/songwriter from the South has toured with major label artists, and most recently won 2nd place overall in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition. She 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 lik