She's "THE INK" behind names synonymous with chart-topping singles, trend-setting anthems and multi-platinum sales. 2007 made her one of the most sought after songwriters on the radar and 2008 promises to make her one of the most celebrated. In barely two years she scored placements with newbies Keke Palmer, Tiffany Evans, and Teyanna Taylor, international sensation Natasha Beddinfield, snatched up a spot on Latina goddess J Lo's dance-inspired comeback album and somehow managed to break into the billion dollar girls club and score placements with "the divas"…Janet…Mariah… and Beyonce. She is Cristyle.
Cristyle acknowledges music is her comfort zone, but admits it also acts as a surrogate playground, therapist and source of inspiration all wrapped in one. As many songwriters her love affair with music started with her on the opposite side of the sheet music. "My father had me harmonizing as early as three years old," Vocals became a strong point for the young singer and she would practice on songs by vocal heavyweights like Boys II Men, Xscape and Gladys Knight. Cristyle discovered she could camouflage her voice to match the runs and harmonies of some of her idols and that's when she became hooked. "I was addicted to music. It became my drug of choice. I couldn't get off of it for anything," she says. Shortly thereafter, Cristyle "the ink" was born.
Cristyle began studying the structure behind the music she'd been singing all her life. Surprisingly creative concepts and emotionally-charged lyrics came to her almost effortlessly. Her vocalist background enabled her to execute her songs exactly as she heard them in her head. She made the transition from singer to singer/songwriter/arranger/vocal producer. Eager to showcase her new talents, Cristyle began working with different producers trying her hand at different genres and sounds of music. It wasn't long before she met influential manager Ron "Tricky" Montgomery and he recognized her diamond in the rough status. In the spring of 2007 Cristyle signed to legendary music mogul Jermaine Dupri and his Dieniahmar Publishing. Humbled by the opportunity, Cristyle realized her dreams were being realized right before her eyes. Determined to make the most of the opportunity, she focused on her songwriting and the rest is history in the making.
Her not-so-overnight success has landed the budding songwriter in the company of some of the biggest names in the business but through it all she remains fiercely loyal to her first love: music. Her transparent allegiance to music has made her a favorite with artists, producers and executives throughout the industry.
While 2007 proved the breakout year for the little girl with the amazing vocals and the even more amazing pen, Cristyle's future with music is no-doubt filled with fame, fortune and unlimited possibilities
They Say If You Had One Then You've Had Them All Yet, Why Would I Want Them All If Its Only Gonna Feel Like One? The Details In A Female Are So Ill She Just Might Kill Ya Inner Soul If She Decides She Ever Wants To Let Go Most Just Want Our Respect Yet Most Neglect That Hispanic...White...Black...Etc. They Shouldn't Be Treated Unfairly Its Better Ya Love That Women Who've Stuck By Your Side Through The Good And Bad Times Instead Of Calling Her "Bitch"...While telling her Lies Cause When It Comes Back 1,000 Times These Words Here You've Chose To Skim Through May Just Cross Your Mind -Nide
Homie ... Y am i sitting here thinking about the Haverty's lady CRACKING UP!!! I mean I keep trynna wrap my mind around it, but WOW ... too funny for words. I hope she aint get fired :( awww
I didn't even know you wrote can't stop and angel. I love the lyrics to those songs. you're really good. :) Will you be doing another round table event like the ascap thing last March or is there anyway I could meet you? I'm an aspiring writer and I do feel like I can bring so much to the industry. I would love to sit and chat with you about what you had to go through to get to where you are and to possibly get some inspiration for myself. Just let me know.
A very important day is coming very soon! (Aug. 18th) You already know what time it is. So be prepared to give me my most desired gift "The INK Archive Cd's" I need to catch-up on my music.... Love Ya Sis'! You're my #1 Artist for real. Can't wait to see and hear gospel songs from your lips! "Continue to be versatile with your music so that none gets away without knowing who Cristyle is." But we know who has the INK! So therefore winning them over to the Source that will enlarge,and increase your Resources. Be Blessed!! Polo Da PROphet aka Servant Of The Most High Elohim "YHWH"!!!
I've noticed that Most times in life, what we are desperatly looking for is so close to us... We tend to push it aside... So we continue on looking with a certain frustration... Then along the way begin to lose our faith and create in ourselves a reasonable doubt... And I've come to learn in these past few months, that our biggest weakness is doubt.... We need to reach deep into our conscious and begin believing in ourselves... as we never did before Life as we know it is changing... And i feel the most important changes we should be focused on throughout this Revolution Is the changes we'll decide to make from within... Changes that will change the way we think...and possible change the way we live God Bless
Thanks for the add beautiful, and if you ever write a song and need a hot new up and coming artist on it get at me...your ink game is amazing, keep doing you.
CRISTYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....YOu Give me Faith Big Homie....Im Going through alot and hearing from stone and babygirl and seeing what God is doing for you gives me motivation to keep pushin.....Just know that you got someone looking up to you :)YOUR SOOOOO DOPE!!!!!!! -LYRIC :)
