Behind the scene Spotlight Interview with Crystal Starr
Two-time award-winning recording artist, Crystal Starr, is the new POP-STAR Phenomena!
"The Girl with the Golden Voice" has captivated audiences all over the world through her well-crafted brand. Her colorful visuals, powerful voice, and pop-feel-good aesthetic are thrillingly mesmerizing. Crystal's fun and unique style has a modern day twist to '80s and '90s pop music.
Along with being a singer, songwriter, producer, CEO, philanthropist, and founder of Little Voices, Crystal Starr is an artist with music in her soul and purpose in her heart.
The talented and bilingual artist, born to a Puerto Rican mother and an African American father, recalls growing up surrounded by music. Whether it was Madonna, Prince, or Salsa, Crystal had a full experience of different music genres, many of which have influenced her musical journey.
At only sixteen years of age and without a single voice lesson prior, Crystal landed her first professional gig singing for pop sensation Jessica Simpson.
Since then, she has been unstoppable as she's shared the stage with major artists like Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, John Legend, Paul Stanley, Drake, Lady Gaga, The Jacksons, Pitbull, Neo, and more. She also had a starring role in the hit Broadway Show Baby It's You.
She recently headlined at the Electric Forest Festival 2022, attended by over 100,000 people, sharing the stage with String Cheese Incident.
The powerhouse singer-songwriter has released three albums, and her second, album, #SHE, had two singles in the top 100 music charts.
Coming off her latest hit single, "All Mine", produced by Crystal Starr and Grammy Nominated producers Bizkit and Butta, which has been taking radio by storm, Crystal is set to release the next single, 'Head Over Heels', produced by Grammy Award winning producer Black Eyed Peas' Keith Harris and Renard Hughes, off of her forthcoming album, Pop Starr, this August. In 2011, after having seen first-hand the many hardships and disappointments foster kids endure, Crystal realized she could combine her passion for music and serving others to help represent those who feel they are voiceless.
Crystal is the founder of Little Voices Nonprofit, which has impacted over 1 million young lives in foster care and inner city youth. As seen on tour, Crystal Starr's powerful voice and high energy dynamic stage presence continues to captivate her fans worldwide.
VS Interview
This unique entertainer is one to watch writing songs that inspire, uplift and make you feel good. The inspiration for the music is inspired by some of the greats from the 90s and much more. Read what the star has to share with some of her heartfelt answers to the questions we had for Starr. —
1. What was the inspiration for your latest song and video, "Heart Failure"?
I wrote about losing interest in your relationship because of all the distractions that we know we have to deal with in today's society. It was produced by Keith Harris of the Black Eyed Peas and written by myself, Keith Harris, and Renard Hughes. It was amazing working with my director for the video, Santiago. He really got my vision of what I was trying to achieve with 90s vogue, and I was right there by his side every step of the way in the creative process.
2. What new projects can you share with our readers and your fans for 2023?
I'm going to be dropping a few more singles and music videos in January and March of next year prior to the release of the album, which I'm excited about. I'm also working on releasing my "Inside the Airstream" series on my YouTube page.
3. Can you share with readers who have not heard your music the style and influence of your songs?
It's hard for me to describe my style only because it's mine, but many say that it's joyful, uplifting, and feels good. My influence comes from the amazing performers that have come before me. My writing style derives from my life and everything around me.
4. Will you be on tour in the future, and if so, where?
That's the plan. We are working on planning our summer US and UK tour now!
5. What are some of your favorite things to do off stage?
Aside from performing, I also produce shows inside the 1967 Airstream I renovated. I also founded Little Voices, a non-profit for children in foster care that is close to my heart, and you can learn more about it at www.Littlevoices.me.
Credits to above mentioned performers, and photos have been pre approved and provided by: Crystal Starr / Pr.