Kris Summers, better known as the artist MadGalKris, received her first taste of fame while working in the club scene in Atlanta. Kris became a popular model for clothing brands like Pretty Little Thing and Fashion Nova. Her unique fashion style went viral on Instagram, making her a creative influencer with her followers who began seeking fashion advice from her. The attention and demand led MadGalKris to launching a waist-shaping company, 16th Vanity while pursuing a music career. Her subsequent success made the popular artist and influencer an entrepreneur and her own boss.
What is a MadGalKris sound?
My sound is hard core. When I record, I go into a low deep monotone that differs from my normal voice, and it gives me a rich, hard recording voice that comes off powerful. It is definitely a sound you wouldn’t expect from the way I look.
What led you to music?
I first decided to make music after already receiving social media notoriety. So I began booking my own studio sessions. I didn’t know what I was doing; I just knew if Cardi B could do it, so could I. After a couple of sessions, a friend introduced me to Traebeats, a producer out of Chicago. He helped me with my sound, and I began understanding the music industry a lot more.
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