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KELSTAR
from Upcoming Mag (30)
by Upcoming Mag
Kelstar - born Maresciay Kellyann Naidoo Daniel born in Vryheid Kwa- Zulu Natal, now based in Johannesburg is a South Africa’s undiscovered diamond in the rough who sings in Isizulu, English and a bit of Portuegese. Even though she is a new kid on the block Kelstar has performed for some influential people in South Africa such as a former Johannesburg's Mayor Mr Herman Mashaba and Dr Mangosotho Buthelezi alongside Dj Sbu and Gareth Cliff at the prestigious event held to celebrate Johannesburg at the exclusive venue The Rand Club.
She has worked with many other musicians and producers globally. Her single a Bebe Bonnito was produced by Demor Sikhosana, not only that but she has also worked with Producers such as Patriso Boy (Portugal), Dj JT Cutmaster, Ceekay95 and Soulfleva (South Africa) and artists such as Ryan Drama aka Riggs, Chobi (France), Smart Bagi (Angola), Sean Burke just to name a few.
Kelstar has been featured on several local and national newspapers like Daily Sun and Caxton's Germiston City News and also performed on the e-TV Morning Show SA as well as Shiz Niz.
She might be an up-coming independent musician but Kelstar’s talent and voice is yet to be recognized worldwide given the opportunity. She is not just a musician but a songwriter, also an artist having sold her very first painting at an auction for R1000 not only that, she is also a fashion designer and has the looks and ability to go international. This shows that she is a brand with a lot to offer, having already started her own clothing label “Kelstar”. She is definitely one to keep your eye on because the diamond is gradually surfacing and is likely going to shine like none other ever shone before!!!
It's a sad reality that social media numbers are what today's society depends on to measure talent because this is one artist that shouldn't be classified by likes or followers but by her being God's gift to earth through her beautiful voice.
Kelstar has released only 3 singles and with these reached ears of many. her songs have been play-listed on Angolan, Brazilian, United Kingdom, porteugese and South African radio stations but this is only the beginning as Kelstar is working towards having her music played on all radio stations throughout the world and wants to confidently represent South Africa and to be valued and respected by the biggest names in the music industry globally.
Her latest single, “My Amour” with a kizomba infused beat has already been play-listed on several radio stations globally and her vocals have caught interest of some big names who have offered to put together a remix package EP to help get her music more exposure as they feel her talent cannot go unnoticeable. The personalities range from Dj's and producers in all corners of the world such Italy, Germany, USA, Zambia, Ghana, India amongst them being Michael Jackson's sound engineer Dr Steve who worked with Michael 1989- 200. It is just a matter of time before the world knows about Kelstar as she has a few big projects coming up with some big names in the industry not only that but she has the looks to represent South Africa on international stages and as Aypopo says, "Everybody watch out".