
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 Soul413 Reviews - 96 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedA 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++++++++++++++
check_circleVerifiedSooooooooo 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.
check_circleVerifiedKristal 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!
check_circleVerifiedAmazingly 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.
check_circleVerifiedIncredible vocal performance and a professional as always!
check_circleVerifiedFive stars means exactly that.
Kristal never fails to impress.
Yet another song in the bag , delivered with style and professionalism.simply amazing.
check_circleVerifiedThese 2 songs Kristal just did for me are such hits it's insane. It's always such a pleasure. She is Grammy and Emmy nominated for a reason!!!
check_circleVerifiedSimply outstanding.
check_circleVerifiedI've worked with Kristal countless times, and she always brings a superhuman ability to capture the essence of the song! You will not find better!
check_circleVerifiedKristal is amazing - we've done many songs together over the years and she always delivers. Her harmonies and top lines are unmatched. Seriously. I already have another beat with her in mind <3 When in doubt, go with her!!
check_circleVerifiedKristal did a great job! Definitely made my song come to life, and was super receptive to feedback. It was obvious she understood my vision.
check_circleVerifiedKristal was great to work with... not only creative, but iterative, a good communicator and helped really build a fun track together. Highly recommend! Very professional recording quality and a stellar vocalist!
check_circleVerifiedWorking 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.
check_circleVerifiedKristal 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.
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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