ASTRID SITE

Just as fire forges steel, learning from struggles makes us stronger and wiser. Astrid is a living example of this truth. The young talented beauty has overcome depression, suicide and family breakdowns at a young age, and is now undeniably destined for stardom. At the young age of thirteen, in Houston, TX, she began singing in church services hosted by the popular hustler-turned-evangelist known as Levi. Levi had a vision to create a new kind of music that would bring peace to the hearts of young men and women living the "street life". So he started up Street Life Worldwide Entertainment Group, and at the age of fifteen, Astrid became one of the first acts signed to the label. For the past five years, Astrid has been singing professionally. She has also toured nationally with a stageplay, and she recently made her feature film debut in PAIN, a movie that will be distributed nationally and internationally in 2005. Astrid has been using her gift to bring smiles to the faces of people in both the highest and lowest places. She has performed in clubs, churches, schools, jails, bootcamps, carshows, blockparties, professional parties, the list goes on. And to top off, Astrid is also bilingual, fully fluent in Spanish. With a production team lead by platinum selling producer Crazy C, Astrids music has the quality and diversity to grab the ears of all types of listeners. Her melodic and soulful voice stretches across the spectrum, gently riding the rhythms of ballads and, at other times, singing hard-edged vocals over hip hop beats. Her CD also contains influences of jazz, gospel and even salsa. When it comes to live performances, Astrid shines as well as she does on her CD. No studio tricks here. With her live band, Astrid delivers a powerful performance, overflowing with energy, passion, emotion and quality entertainment. Her musical diversity on stage has captivated lovers of soul, Hip Hop, R&B, jazz, salsa, gospel and even rock. Astrid is a complete artist that will be touching the ears and hearts of people worldwide. Be on the lookout ---

Astrid always enjoyed singing, even as a young child. At the age of 13, she became a part of part of Street Life Worldwide Outreach at her church, a ministry concentrated on reaching the streets and the urban market. Consequently, Astrid did not grow up singing traditional Christian or gospel music. She sang at church events and community outreach events, such as those listed below in performance venues. She began recording her first CD at the age of 15, under the directions of platinum selling producer Crazy C, who produced hit-remixes for Wu-Tang Clan, Naughty By Nature, Outkast, Usher, and others. At the age of 19, her debut album "Don't Worry was released by independent label Street Life Worldwide Entertainment Group. States Astrid has performed in: Texas Louisiana Georgia Florida Oklahoma Performance venues: For the past five years, Astrid has performed in hundreds of venues, both secular and Christian, such as: Churches Nightclubs Carshows Jails & Bootcamps High Schools Youth Conferences Record Stores Bookstores Stageplays Television: Astrid has been featured on the following TV programs: "Houston Celebration on KLTJ Houston (local Daystar Affiliate) "Cynthia & Friends, which aired locally in Atlanta, GA, as well as nationally on networks such as BET and The Word Network. Radio: Astrid has been interviewed and received airplay on Christian radio, college radio and other specialty programs all over the country. Acting: Astrid has acted and is acting in the following: Feature Film PAIN: Release date to be set (film is in negotiations with distributors) Stageplay: "A Bird In Flight: National tour to begin early 2005 Print coverage Beautiful Girl Magazine (national circulation) feature article in Spring 2004 issue.

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