What made you get into the music
industry?
My Father exposed me to a lot of different music as a
child and it is something that I always wanted to do since an early age... I
have always loved music
What was your first gig?
As a back up singer in underground club called
Click!
What was your first milestone as a
musical artist?
Recording my fist song ("Hangin' on a String").
Your first major single is your
current: “Hangin’ on a String” (original ballad & remix), tell us how this
song came to life and what made you record this song in particular.
Sometimes when you are in love one tries to express it through a song such as "Hangin' on a String." I guess that is just a song that comes from my heart!
Does your current single have a
particular special message to you and what you want it to convey to the
listeners?
Its about being vulnerable when you are totally in love, hopelessly in
love!
Where do you see yourself in the
future in the music industry?
Keep doing music...for me doing music is not only
something I want, is a necessity
Tell us about yourself, perhaps a few
interesting facts about the recording artist Cristobal that many do not
know.
I am just a Happy
guy who lives his life to the fullest... there is so many things i want to do
... not sure if one life will be enough.
Tell us more about your successful
modeling career.
Modeling is something I did in the past and enjoyed but not really focusing
on that anymore.
What is it like getting into the
music industry?
It is fascinating , being able to express
yourself to music is a wonderful gift but you need to be multifaceted as an
artist you have to be the whole package and a business man as well as the
secretary.
Who are some of the artists that are
part of your “dream list” that you would love to collaborate with?
Alicia keys,
Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz (Spanish Singer) Lenny Kravitz, Shakira …. the list
is long
Tell us about your current project
you are working on.
I am
about to record my first cover, and I want to record it in Spanish as
well
Where do you draw upon for
inspiration when working on new material?
Its all about connecting to my
feelings and expressing them honestly
What would you tell up and coming
artists that are trying to get into the industry?
Do it .. and do it now.
How do you choose your tracks to record?
They choose me, I feel drawn to them.
When people listen to music from Cristobal, what do
you want them to remember about your music?
The emotion that is poured into each lyric of every song.
How would you want someone to describe a Cristobal
performance when seeing you live to others?
I wanna make people laugh and cry
Who are some of your role models inside and out of the
music industry and why?
Alicia Keys, Mariah, Whitney, Tina Turner, Adele... I
am all about diva voices. Outside the music industry I admire Angelina Jolie
for all the good things she does around the world and because she is so damn
gorgeous. Angelina uses her career and beauty to help others who are in
need.
What are some of the lessons that you have learned
thus far in the music business?
To let my ego go in the studio and just sing my
ass off
Is there a dream venue for you to perform at,
why?
the Superbowl...do you need the
why? lol
What do you think of programs such as the hit forums
for artists: “American Idol” & “X Factor?”
They are great places to reveal raw vocal talent but
they don't shine light on musical artist.
Lastly, what is the phrase when someone describes
Cristobal as an artist?
Pop music with some R&B and Latin flavour
