Crystal Nicole Johnson-Pompey, also credited as Cristyle or Cri$tyle is an American recording artist, singer, and songwriter who signed her first deal with So So Def/EMI Music in 2007. She signed with Blackground Records/ Interscope Records in October 2010 and released her first single “Pinch Me”, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox in June 2011. In 2015 she independently released a 7-song EP titled “Masterpiece” along with an official music video.

Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, she got her start in singing at different talent shows and open mics in Atlanta and wrote her first song at the age of ten.

As a songwriter, Crystal has written songs for Girlicious, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Teyana Taylor, Tiffany Evans, Chilli, Natasha Bedingfield, Wonder Girls, Rihanna, and Jessica Sanchez. She has co-written songs with Mariah Carey and wrote songs featured on the projects of Brandy, Ciara, Jennifer Hudson, and Beyoncé.