Rising Stars: Meet Crystal Martin

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Hi there, happy to share some of my  herstory with you. Listen I started playing drums when I was 13. I embraced the opportunity to play the drums when the drummer didn’t show up to play drums at church on a Sunday night at Back To The Bible Holiness Church. Practicing everyday, and playing church services helped me to grow as a drummer. Which sooner than later brought me opportunity to drum for an international gospel artist name B Chase Williams, and International Stage Play’s and local community choir’s. By the time I was 17 I was taking off.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Well it has been a entertaining path for me. I promise there is never a dull moment. I must say that I except the good and the bad. Or what ever that is even. I feel that anyone that goes after their dreams/passion will find trying time it apart if life maybe. These days I’m just flowing and enjoying the right now.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a Drummer first, Music Producer, Music Director, Songwriter, Musician, leader Composer, Female Drummer of the SOS BAND. And I have been with them for over 10 years. I specialize in Rhythm’s, and in that I am Queen. I have a new project I’m getting ready to release so y’all look out for that.

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
JUST DO IT