Firstly, I’d like to welcome you to what will hereby be known as ‘Introducing’ - a weekly feature that dives into the world of music and selects only the best unsung heroes and showcases them to the world. You can expect each article to give you information on the artist’s background, story of their rise to eventual fame, what they’re currently up to and where they’re heading next plus my own personal thoughts on their style.
Taking the title as the first ever artist to be formally ‘introduced’ is singer/songwriter; Kristina Rudge. I know what you’re thinking. Who?
Kris, (her nickname of choice) is a northern girl with a powerful voice that is sending shockwaves throughout her genre. Recently queened ‘singer of the year’ by her local singing group; this girl is set for nothing but fame.
Starting out as a backup singer for musicians in her nearby pub, Kris has worked her way up to performing her own ‘mini-gigs’ all around town. She’s famous in her hometown of Manchester for her rendition of Corinne Bailey Rae’s ‘Like A Star’ (which happens to be her favourite song to perform).
When we asked her closest friends and family to describe her in one word, many chose “modest” and “über-talented”. I don’t think they quite do her justice. Her shy exterior is a complete contrast to when she sings; she transforms into a powerhouse, producing resonating choruses of angelic music.
Having been brought up in a musical household, it is perhaps inevitable that Kris would opt for a life as a performer. Ever since she was little, she’d performed in school plays and college productions.
As well as her extra curricular commitments, Kris also studied Musical theatre whilst she was at college; as if this wasn’t enough, she also partook in an extra A-level in Dance at her former high school.
Her teachers described her as a pleasure to teach and a delight to be in the presence of, as did her tutors. This is largely due to the fact Kris aced all her examinations and offered her talent for events such as open evenings and award shows.
Through years of dedication to perfect her god-given voice, she’s finally ready to share it with the masses.
In an exclusive with LieBack, Kristina revealed to us that she’d recently inked a deal with one of the worlds most prestigious record labels, Island Records. Joining the likes of Mariah Carey and Amy Winehouse; we know she’ll make her own stamp on the label.
We also asked Kristina where she saw herself in ten years; she replied “I’m not sure really. If you’d asked me ten years ago, I would have never dreamed of being signed at just twenty-four. I suppose I’d like to have a few successful albums under my belt, and perhaps a private island in the maldives?” The artist later revealed that her favourite place to escape her now hectic lifestyle is her grandparent’s caravan in Wales.
“I don’t really like labels, but I guess my style is probably indie-pop, but who knows what it’ll be in the future…” This is what she said when asked what genre she thought she belonged in.
Kris hopes to start touring early next year, with the aim of releasing her second album sometime later this year. Her debut album ‘Dreaming’ is now available on iTunes; eight tracks of pure bliss. What you’d call ‘easy listening’.
One of the best features of even the best performers in the world is their ability to create their own content and style. Obviously in terms of music this comes in the form of artist-written songs, which from experience tend to be the most heart-felt and powerful. I’ve never come across such a magnificent singer that is also so talented when it comes to songwriting. Every song she has released to date has been one of her own creations. This may sound silly, but just check how many writers it took to write one of Beyonce’s chart-busters. Hint: close to seven.
I think Kristina is the perfect artist to launch LieBack with; she has all the qualities that we think a truly great artist should have. Her music is beautiful and dignified, and she’s got a lifetime of experiences to produce lots of it. She’s modest, kind and very down to earth. I don’t see fame getting to this one’s head!
Kris regularly spends time volunteering in a ‘young performers’ - there she helps kids build their confidence and provide real-life knowledge of the industry.
To sum up: a caring role model with the voice of an angel and a talent that comes once in a generation.
All I can say is, watch this space.
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