Kristine Elezaj (pronounced E-Lay-Z-Uh) is a born New Yorker who was originally a dancer that later converged her moves with her voice and sound that is frequently compared to that of Britney Spears and Rihanna. Kristine first started when Nick Ashford invited her to perform with him and his wife Valerie better known as Motown legends Ashford and Simpson at their hip New York City venue Sugar Bar. Kristine released her first single "Let You Know" a year ago followed by "Souvenirs".