Powerhouse singer, Kristina Murrell, has settled in the United States since 2015, having moved from her hometown of Bridgetown in Barbados. Like fellow Barbadian-born Rihanna, Kristina fuses various genres of R&B and pop to create her dynamic and prolific sound. Her step-dad helped cement her career in music after reaching out to music producer Sonny King, and from there, led her to a record deal with Music for Love International, along with a production deal with Music By King Inc.
Murrell is focused on using her music as a way to promote her country and the amazing people who occupy it. Her lyrics focus on two of the many factors of life; love and heartbreak. She uses her real experiences to convey herself through her music. She does this so thoroughly in her new single and music video for “Got Me Dreaming,” and once Murrell starts singing about the all-encompassing aspects of love to her boyfriend, flashbacks reveal a straying partner, and while the hurt is real, Murrell knows her worth and lets him go, pain and all, on to brighter and better things, and perhaps, real and true love.
Check out www.musicforlove.org to discover more about Kristina Murrell and her music!
Do you recall the reaction you had when your step-dad reached out to music producer, Sonny King, on your behalf, striking a record deal with Music for Love International?
Kristina Murell: Yes it was a moment I will never forget! I was very grateful and excited to start my music career.
You want to use your platform to showcase your country and the amazing people and culture of Barbados. What do you hope your listeners and fans take away from your music and your home country of Barbados?
Kristina: What I really want most is for people everywhere, especially back home, to be able to relate to my music and to know how grateful I am for all the support and positive feedback I have received since the release of the album!
Your lyrics focus on love and heartbreak; what is your process when you write and record music?
Kristina: The process Sonny and I take is to tell a story. We want to showcase both sides of a relationship the good and the bad.
Your latest single and music video for “Got Me Dreaming” references all the things a woman could want in a man, except that he’s a cheater. What was the teamwork like for you filming the video?
Kristina: The teamwork for this video was very creative and a lot of fun. We all got together brainstormed ideas and came up with a great storyline.
“Got Me Dreaming” is from your debut album Passion & Pain. Can you share with us what it was like writing and recording for this album?
Kristina: Yes. recording this album was the most fun and the best feeling I’ve ever had! Hearing the finished product that took time, dedication and consistency really helped me grow so much as an artist.
What’s next for you throughout the year?
Kristina: Definitely to continue making great music for the world! We are in the studio now working on new material!
