Biography

This Las Vegas based, nineteen-year-old Pop/R&B artist has taken on countless challenges in her young life and career, and has successfully met every single one. Her hot new songs herald the arrival of this very special young artist. Her music will “move your body and put a smile on your face”.
Born in Gabon, West Africa, Christelle grew up listening to French, African and American music, but the music that struck a chord in her was the American R&B and Hip-Hop of artists like Beyonce, Ashanti, Brandy, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey. As Christelle recalls, “Even though I couldn’t understand the lyrics back then, no other music made me feel as good.”
Arriving in Las Vegas in 2006, she immediately faced an enormous challenge – the language barrier. She explains, “It was a very difficult transition. It was horrible to not be able to communicate with people. I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the millions of immigrants that make up so much of America.”
Determined to learn English as soon as possible, Christelle enrolled in an intensive English school, graduating in December of 2007, qualifying her for the university system. Finding herself even more inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of some of her favorite R&B and Rap stars, she enrolled into Fashion Design School looking to create her own clothing line, in conjunction with her music.
In 2009, Christelle released 3 singles and her debut EP, which all had huge chart success. 2010 is starting with her 4th single release, "Crush on You" followed in February with her first Dance-pop-r&b album "Club Christelle: let the party begin". “I loved recording the songs last year and seeing them grow,” she says with a smile. “I know I’ve come a long way, but I’ve going to go much further this year.” She loves performing as "I can see the impact of my music and dancing on the faces of my fans". She says, “I just hope to give back the good feelings I felt when I was in Africa, listening to American music.”

#1 Billboard Hot R&B/hip hop single sales 5/23/09: "What you gon' do wit it"
#1 Billboard Dance + hot R&B/hip hop single sales, #2 Hot 100 on 8/22/09: "Excess Vibration (sultry soul)"
#1 Billboard Dance + Hot R&B/hip hop single sales, #3 Hot 100: "I'm a Tease"
Top 40 Billboard Top R&B/hip hop Albums 5/23/09 (#28), Debut EP Album.