Loading details…
Artist
Cristol
12+ albums
about
Independent music labels are synonymous with Florida rap music. Gold and platinum superstars like Trick Daddy, Plies, T-Pain and Rick Ross all the way back to DJ Magic Mike and Luke all started out on independently owned, operated and self-contained local labels. The most recent independent sensation from the Sunshine State is St. Petersburg native Cristol. He has been turning heads for some time now and recognized as one of Florida’s hottest new entertainers. He once again proves why he can’t be stopped with the recent release of mixtape Famous & Broke 1.5 featuring exclusive tracks with superstars Rick Ross, Lil Boosie and Gucci Mane. In mixshow rotation on the radio and in the clubs in central Florida, the mixtape debut single “Smack It Up” featuring Sekay has kept the summer months sizzling even hotter. Without question, Cristol is the next musical landmine to explode from the state of Florida. “You won’t hear me rapping about shooting, killing or flipping bricks because I don’t do that,” Cristol explains. “I got that charisma and personality that you can’t teach an artist to have. It doesn’t matter the genre, the audience or the tempo of the song. I make good music. And that’s why I my career has been so successful.” Known to his Northeast High School graduating class as Herman Grant, Cristol grew up in the spotlight. He always knew he was going to be a star. He won countless school talent shows and developed his craft over the years playing trombone and saxophone in
