Crystal Nicole
| Crystal Nicole | |
|---|---|
 Crystal Nicole, Beverly Hills, California on June 25, 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Crystal Nicole Johnson |
| Also known as | Crystal Nicole, Cristyle, Cri$tyle |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels |
So So Def, EMI Music (2007–2010) Blackground (2010–2012) Interscope (2010–2012) Independent (2013-present) |
| Website | http://www.iamcrystalnicole.com |
Crystal Nicole, sometimes credited as Cristyle or Cri$tyle is an American recording artist, singer, and songwriter who signed her first deal with So So Def/EMI Music in 2007.[1] Crystal Nicole signed with Blackground Records/ Interscope Records in October 2010 and released her first single "Pinch Me", produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox in June 2011. In 2015 Crystal independently released a 7-song EP titled "Masterpiece" along with an official music video.
Career
Crystal Nicole was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, She got her start in singing at different talent shows and open mics in Atlanta and wrote her first song at the age of ten.
As a songwriter, Crystal has written songs for Girlicious, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor, Tiffany Evans, Chilli, Natasha Bedingfield, Wonder Girls, Rihanna, and Jessica Sanchez. She has co-written songs with Mariah Carey and wrote songs featured on the projects of Brandy, Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, and Beyoncé.[2][3][4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Grammy Award Nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album -- Nothing but the Beat (songwriter) |
| 2011 | Grammy Award Nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album -- Loud (songwriter) |
| 2011 | Grammy Award Nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album -- Loud (songwriter) |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording -- Only Girl (In the World) (songwriter) |
| 2011 | Grammy Award Nomination for Best R&B Album -- "Still Standing (Monica album)" (songwriter) |
| 2009 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album -- "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (songwriter) |
| 2009 | Grammy Award Nomination for Album of the Year -- "I Am... Sasha Fierce" (songwriter) |
Discography
Albums
- 2015: Masterpiece (EP)
Singles
- 2011: "Pinch Me"
- 2013: "Sundown"
- 2014 "Imagine"
- 2014 "I Don't Belong to You"
- 2014 "I'm All Yours"
Production and writing discography
Crystal has a list of songs that she has written or co-written on her Myspace page.[5]
Crystal has also sung a number of demos and is accredited to other works in progress. (listed below).[6]
- "Bread Crumbs"[7]
- "Can't Stop"[8]
- "Friend Like Me"[9]
- "Good One Now"[10]
- "Scared of Lonely" (Demo for Beyoncé)[6][11]
- "Hard to Breathe"(Demo for Pussycat Dolls)[12]
- "I Don't Wanna Love Ya"[13]
- "I Just Love Ya"[14]
- "In The Morning"[15]
- "The Definition"
- "Only Girl (In The World)" (Demo of Rihanna's song)
See also
References
- ↑ Archived October 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ EarStyle (2008). "EarStyle Interview With Cri$tyle". EarStyle. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
- ↑ "The Urban Network". The Urban Network. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
- ↑ Archived April 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "CRI$TYLE GOT INK?? | Free Music, Mixes, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
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- ↑ "Scared Of Lonely - Beyonce Demo(Cri$tyle)". YouTube. 2008-11-11. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
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