Kristina takes No.1 spot on Soul iTunes charts

Bajan singer Kristina Murrell has reached No. 1 on the R&B/Soul iTunes charts in Barbados.

The new R&B album entitled: ‘Passion & Pain’ was recently released on February 14, 2021: Valentine’s Day.

Kristina always had a natural affinity for music. After moving to the United States at the age of 15 to pursue her education, Kristina recognised her musical potential whilst enrolled in a choir class.

“Music has become one of the most important things in the world to me. I want to make great music for the world,” the Barbados-born artiste said.

Not long after, American record producer and songwriter Sonny King discovered Kristina’s natural talent during an audition for the Record Label and Charity organisation Music For Love.

Once the connection was made, Kristina Murrell began working with Sonny at his recording studio in Greensboro, North Carolina. After signing a production deal with Music By King Inc., the young artist landed a record deal with Music For Love.

Although the singer receives creative inspiration from a number of artistes such as fellow Barbadian born superstar Rihanna, Kristina Murrell combines a variety of stylistic elements to form her unique sound.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Kristina has a successful modelling career and studies business in college. With over 18 500 followers on Instagram alone, there is no denying the fact that Kristina Murrell has already cultivated a dedicated following prior to her debut release.

A music review written by the popular music bog wokechimp.com reads: “The debut single, ‘Got Me Dreaming’ by Kristina Murrell, is available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single, which lasts for about three-and-half minutes, sits at a steady 107 bpm.

The track commences with a three second introduction that features stylistically panned vocalisations; building a sense of anticipation for the instigation of the proceeding verse.”

The blog continues: “Kristina’s vocal colour is clean and emotive; seamlessly synchronizing with the smooth flow of the instrumental accompaniment. The implementation of a subtle vocal delay, check out 0:38 to 0:45, adds a depth to the overall sound without detracting from the prominence of the melody.”

“The beat kicks in at the 0:04 mark and amalgamates with the catchy piano progression, foundational bass line and synth layers to form the perfect platform for the main vocal.

“The rhythmic beat systematically drops out of the mix, check out 1:50 to 2:00, providing just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that the single is engaging from start to finish. By the time this track draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.”

From the well-balanced production and creative instrumentation, to the impressive vocal performance, fans of Kristina Murrell, as well as those who appreciate new and creative music, will definitely want to hear this single,” the wokechimp.com review said. (PR/IMC)