GRAMMY & EMMY NOMINATED WRITER

EDM, R&B, Pop, Gospel, Hip-Hop

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Hi! My name is Kristal (TyteWriter) Oliver. I am 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.

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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.

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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
  • 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

392 Reviews - 92 Repeat Clients

Endorse GRAMMY & EMMY NOMINATED WRITER
  1. Review by Daniele C.
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    Working with Kristal has been a real pleasure! She’s incredibly talented, both in her songwriting ideas and vocal performance. Her turnaround time is impressively fast, and the communication was always smooth and easy. I can absolutely recommend her — her voice will enhance any track and bring it to life.

  2. Review by CJ B.
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    Kristal has been involved in my projects for a while now and has never failed to deliver.
    She goes above and beyond to take a song where she feels it needs to go, sometimes with not much to go on.
    She is the consummate professional. Simply a cut above.

  3. Review by Ryan
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    Very easy and great to work with. Came out how I envisioned it would

  4. Review by Katie M.
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    I couldn't think of a more ideal collaboration partner - Kristal is SO talented and made this process the most fun, professional and easy experience. I highly recommend and I know I'll be working with her again in the future!

  5. Review by CJ B.
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    Simply the real deal.

  6. Review by Lamont D.
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    Wow, another great song with Kristal! She is a true professional and a music producer’s dream! I sent her my simple ideas and she delivered an exceptional song. I highly recommend Kristal and truly can’t describe her attention to detail. I look forward to the next song. Thank you!

  7. Review by MasaHY
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    Highly recommended. She accurately understood my requirements and delivered a high-quality product that exceeded my expectations on time.

  8. Review by BassinSound
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    A performer with an amazing voice!! Not only does she work great, but she is also patient and fulfills even the highest demands. I highly recommend her.

  9. Review by Darren V.
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    I'm literally in love with Kristal LOL. I knew my song needed a great singer, but I hadn't even thought about backing vocals. I decided to simply hand it over to Kristal to make it her own and boy did she deliver. Not only was the lead vocal beautiful, she'd done a whole intricate, beautiful backing vocal arrangement, rich and complex. I was blown away. You don't just get a singer with Kristal. Her production experience shows up in her work too. This has been a beautiful partnership.

  10. Review by CJ B.
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    Absolutely the best.simple as that really.👌

  11. Review by Kevin W.
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    Incredible work. I’m almost speechless. They absolutely crushed it. The took my idea and made it full and way better. 10/10 recommend ❤️

  12. Review by Linda K.
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    Nothing but 5 stars EVER!

  13. Review by Donte W.
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    What an incredible talent and incredible voice! Extremely kind and professional, Kristal brought my song to life and even went above and beyond my expectations. 10/10

  14. Review by CJ B.
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    5 stars all the way.👍

  15. Review by CJ B.
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    What can I say, another flawless job done right by THE professional.
    A masterclass in how it's done.

  16. Review by Eoin
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    Another repeat job with Kristal - that should say it all! She's a dream to work with and it's always free-flowing with Kristal. If you have the opportunity to work with her - go for it!!

  17. Review by Eoin
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    Kristal always delivers her A game - her melodies are unmatched and her vocals are off the richter! In a league of her own - couldn't be happier with the result!

  18. Review by Lamont D.
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    Kristal is the perfect example of the type of professional you hope to collaborate with. She listened to my ideas/concept and truly brought them to life! Kristal's vocal production, powerful songwriting lyrics, and overall knowledge of what makes a song “hit” are just a few of her many talents. She delivered an exceptional song that truly surpassed my expectations. Kristal is a joy to work with, and I look forward to working on more songs in the near future! Thank you

  19. Review by Anthony J.
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    PHENOMENAL!!! I literally sent Kristal my reference and she sent back a final that was flawless! I will definitely be working with her again and again and again!

  20. Review by JJ R.
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    Kristal brought the emotion and vocals needed to take this song to a higher level. Super easy to work with and professional throughout the process, definitely looking forward to collaborating again in the future.

Interview with GRAMMY & EMMY NOMINATED WRITER

  1. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  2. 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.

  3. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  4. A: Both. Analog for the feel. Digital for the effects.

  5. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  6. A: I promise to give you a high quality product.

  7. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  8. A: That I would do it for free.

  9. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  10. A: That Biggest misconception people have is that I only do a certain style of music.

  11. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  12. A: What is the service you need? What is your turn around time needed? What is your budget?

  13. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  14. 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.

  15. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  16. A: MacBook Pro with ProTools Neumann U87 microphone Universal Audio Solo/610 mic preamp ... ...

  17. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  18. 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.

  19. Q: How would you describe your style?

  20. A: Vibrant, current and thought provoking,

  21. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  22. A: Taylor Swift. She appreciates great lyrics and knows how to present her music in a way that is still current and relevant.

  23. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  24. A: Keep it simple.

  25. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  26. A: Pop, R&B, urban contemporary, dance, and hop-hop.

  27. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  28. A: Songwriting.

  29. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  30. A: New perspectives, high quality, and timeless lyrics that are still compatible with what is current on the radio.

  31. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  32. A: I record in Protools 12. I use Neumann U87 microphone.

  33. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  34. A: The most common type of work I do is songwriting (top line), vocal production, music production and vocal mixing.

  35. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  36. 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.

  37. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  38. 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.

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Terms Of Service

2 free revisions
Typical turn-around 5-6 days
****If used as a feature artist there is an additional fee.

GenresSounds Like
  • Rihanna
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Adele
Gear Highlights
  • Neumann U87
  • Universal Audio
  • Protools
  • Apollo
  • Presonus ES4
  • Warm Audio 87
  • Rosewell Mini K87
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Reduced rates for 3 or more records.

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  • 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/

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