My name is Kristal (TyteWriter) Oliver, an Emmy & Grammy Nominated, Platinum singer-songwriter. I am also a recording and mixing engineer. I've worked with artists such as Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Keke Palmer, Mary J. Blige, Enrique Iglesias, Ty Dolla $ign, & many more. I'm amazing at mimicking vocal styles & writing hit songs.
I've been a professional singer/songwriter, recording engineer, vocal mixer and vocal producer for 25 years. I specialize in male & female top lines, songwriting (RnB, Pop, Country, Alt., Hip-Hop, Jazz, Inspirational), label ready demo's, music production, vocal mixing and vocal production, vocal arrangements, as well as background vocals.
PRICES:
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Terms and Conditions:
- I will provide you with 2 FREE revisions, (additional edits will be subject to a variable fee).
- Vocal files (stems) will be sent within 48 hours of request.
- If you would like to receive your entire project within 48 hours, there will be an expedite fee of 30%.
- Cancellation fee of 25% if job is in progress.
- Split sheets can be provided if needed.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
Discogs verified credits for Kristal Oliver- Paula Campbell
- The Cheetah Girls*
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Cassie (2) Featuring Puff Daddy
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Various
- Heather Headley
- P. Diddy
- P. Diddy Featuring Mario Winans
- Keshia Chanté
- Paula Campbell
- Blake Lewis
- Skillz
- Skillz
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Sun (8)
- Ghostface Killah
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Lil Jon*
- Cassie (2) Feat. Jadakiss
- Chrisette Michele
- TGT
- Raheem DeVaughn
- BriaMarie
- Stokley*
- Calvo (4) & Dazz (8) Feat. K.O. (38)
- Jaco (36)
- Ledisi
- TooManyLeftHands
Languages
- English
Endorse Versatile Pop R&B House Soul421 Reviews - 96 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedProbably the most talented vocalist I've worked with. Kristal is always a treat to work with. Her talent speaks for itself. Always a honor to work w/ her. Thanks!
check_circleVerified5 stars all the way.
check_circleVerifiedKristal is an incredibly talented vocalist and a pleasure to work with. Her voice has so much emotion, character, and professional quality. The stems were clean, well-recorded, and perfectly delivered for the production.
Communication was friendly and professional throughout the process, and despite some delays due to illness, she kept me updated and delivered beautiful results in the end. I’m very happy with the final vocals and would absolutely love to work with her again in the future.
check_circleVerifiedKristal is just so damn good that it hurts. I want her to sing all my songs. She makes the song and the production so much better. Im totally spoiled now, it's hard to hear anyone else singing my songs. What a pleasure to work with and have her on the track.
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Kristal has been an amazing experience. Beyond her incredible voice, she showed a genuine care for the record and stayed fully invested throughout the process. She was patient and collaborative, taking the time to go through revisions until everything felt just right. I’m really looking forward to working with her again in the near future :)
check_circleVerifiedKristal did an exceptional job, one of the best vocalists I've ever worked with!
check_circleVerifiedVersatile, professional, easy to work with, and a pleasure to work with. She understood what I needed and delivered! I will definitely want to work with Kristal again! Sandy
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Versatile is just ridiculously amazing. The voice is just IT. She just has that unexplainable thing that makes magic. Easy, simple , no brainer. all of it. Incredible.
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A twist of fate led me to work with Kristal and I'm so glad. She's my new favorite vocalist. Super talented and extremely professional. Amazing all the way around.
check_circleVerifiedTop notch in every way. Voice is stellar. Ideas are amazing. She gets inside your head and brings the song to life. A++++++++++++++
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Sooooooooo Gooooood. It's like she goes inside your brain and hears what you're hearing.
check_circleVerifiedAlways a pleasure working with Kristal. She brought the record to life and perfectly captured the vibe and vision. Incredible performance and great communication throughout.
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Kristal was wonderful to work with. She was incredibly communicative and friendly throughout the entire process, and she truly did a wonderful job bringing my song to life. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend her and would definitely work with her again.
check_circleVerifiedKristal was fantastic to work with. She was absolutely professional and responsive, and understood the creative direction right away. Communication was smooth from start to finish and her vocal quality is outstanding.
Would definitely work together again. Thank you K !
check_circleVerifiedKristal pulled off what seemed to me like a pretty tough job with ease! She was very responsive, with friendly and quick communication. I really appreciated the way she approached everything. Will definitely be back!
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Amazingly talented, helped bring my vision to life and blew me away!
Quick, professional, exceeded all expectations. 
check_circleVerifiedKristal is the real deal! Vocal quality top notch. Will def work with again!
check_circleVerifiedKristal was such a pleasure to work with. She exceeded my expectations tenfold and delivered such professional, polished sounding work. She is an exceptional songwriter and singer and I look forward to working with her again in the future.
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Incredible vocal performance and a professional as always!
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Five stars means exactly that.
Kristal never fails to impress.
Yet another song in the bag , delivered with style and professionalism.simply amazing.
Interview with Versatile Pop R&B House Soul
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by Diane Warren, Lauryn Hill, Bob Marley, Prince, Alicia Keys, Paul McCartney, Missy Elliot, Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, & Lionel Ritchie to name a few.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Analog for the feel. Digital for the effects.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give you a high quality product.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I would do it for free.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That Biggest misconception people have is that I only do a certain style of music.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the service you need? What is your turn around time needed? What is your budget?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Let your imagination run wild. Be specific about what you want but don't be afraid to ask for suggestions on what can bring the best results.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Pro with ProTools Neumann U87 microphone Universal Audio Solo/610 mic preamp ... ...
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been songwriting 19 years. I used to be in a girl group which is where I really honed my early skills as a songwriter, but I began singing under the direction of my mother who was a choir director.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Vibrant, current and thought provoking,
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Taylor Swift. She appreciates great lyrics and knows how to present her music in a way that is still current and relevant.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Keep it simple.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, R&B, urban contemporary, dance, and hop-hop.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Songwriting.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: New perspectives, high quality, and timeless lyrics that are still compatible with what is current on the radio.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record in Protools 12. I use Neumann U87 microphone.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common type of work I do is songwriting (top line), vocal production, music production and vocal mixing.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked with Justin Timberlake on a project for Jessie J. I was proud of that moment simply because I learned the value of balancing simplicity with extreme creativity.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am currently working on songwriting for Estelle and Ty Dolla $ign, sync music, a few dance projects while recording and mixing them all.
I was the Singer, Songwriter, Engineer in this production
- Demo Reel
- Quick Sand
- Pieces Of You
- Young
- Singer - FemaleContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- Singer - MaleContact for pricing
2 free revisions
Typical turn-around 5-6 days
****If used as a feature artist there is an additional fee.
- Neumann U87
- Universal Audio
- Protools
- Apollo
- Presonus ES4
- Warm Audio 87
- Rosewell Mini K87
Reduced rates for 3 or more records.
- Kristal Oliver Interviews Charlie PuthAug 06, 2019
https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/how-jazz-grew-pop-charlie-puths-musical-mind
- Kristal Oliver elected Vice President of The Recording Academy, Philadelphia ChapterAug 06, 2019
https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/membership/recording-academy/about/chapters/philadelphia/governance
- Brandy enlists Kristal Oliver, Delisha Thomas for new albumFeb 20, 2019
https://hamadamania.com/2018/05/10/brandy-enlists-kristal-oliver-delisha-thomas-for-new-album/
- Philadelphia - GRAMMY U Business Of Making Music: Women In Production GRAMMY U's picture GRAMMY UAug 11, 2016
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- GRAMMY PRO - Art of Songwriting - Art & Commerce: Songwriting | PhiladelphiaAug 11, 2016
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