Crystal Nicole
| Crystal Nicole | |
|---|---|
 Crystal Nicole, Beverly Hills, California on June 25, 015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Crystal Nicole Johnson |
| Also known as | Cristyle, Cri$tyle |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels |
So So Def, EMI Music (2007–2010) Blackground (2010–2012) Interscope (2010–2012) Independent (2013-present) |
| Website | http://www.iamcrystalnicole.com |
Crystal Nicole Johnson, better known by her stage name Cristyle or sometimes credited as Cri$tyle is an American songwriter signed with So So Def/EMI Music in 2007.[1] Crystal Nicole signed with Blackground Records and Interscope Records in October 2010. In June 2011, Nicole released her first single "Pinch Me", which was written by Crystal Nicole and produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox.
Career
Johnson was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and wrote her first song at the age of ten. She got her start in singing at different talent shows and open mics in Atlanta.
Cristyle has written songs for Girlicious, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor, Tiffany Evans, Chilli, Natasha Bedingfield, Wonder Girls, Rihanna, and Jessica Sanchez and often co-writes. She has co-written several songs with Mariah Carey amongst other artists. Recently she 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
- Untitled Album (Shelved) - Blackground Records/Interscope Records
Singles
- 2011: "Pinch Me"
- 2013: "Sundown"
Production and writing discography
Johnson has a list of songs that she has written or co-written on her Myspace page.[5]
Johnson 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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External links
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