Janalynn Castelino

Janalynn Castelino (born 18 October 1998) is a multilingual singer, songwriter and doctor.[1] Her music style can be described as pop with R&B elements.[2][3] She sings in many languages including English, Latin, Hindi, Spanish, etc.

Janalynn Castelino
Castelino in 2021
Born
Janalynn Joseph Castelino

(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • performing artist
  • doctor
Years active2018–present
Parent(s)Lorna Castelino, Joseph Castelino
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.janalynncastelino.com

Early life

Castelino was born on 18 October 1998 to a Roman Catholic family and holds Italian and Indian ancestry.[4] She is the only child and has no siblings. She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.[5][6] During her academic life, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade,[5] becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.

Career

Castelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.[5] She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views[7] on YouTube, followed by her popular covers of Fire On Fire[8] and Diamonds.[9] Her music videos have featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries.[2] Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by the Chainsmokers was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.[10][8]

Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the American Songwriter Network in 2021,[1] where she talked about her upcoming music projects.[11][12] In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the L'idea Magazine.[2]

References
  1. "Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino". American Songwriter. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  2. "Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself". L'Idea Magazine. 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  3. "Janalynn Castelino". Napster. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  4. Crasto·Interviews·June 9, Laura; 2021 (2021-06-09). "Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story". Italics Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. "Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes". RIFF Magazine. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  6. "JANALYNN CASTELINO: INTERVIEW". Unclear Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  7. Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 2021-08-31
  8. "Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  9. Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Janalynn Castelino Drops New Cover Single 'Diamonds'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  10. Takeaway - The Chainsmokers, Illenium | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 2021-10-06
  11. "Janalynn Castelino - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  12. "Janalynn Castelino". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
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