Kristina Menissov
Recording Artist | Singer-Songwriter | VOGUE Cover Model
Kristina Menissov is an emerging international music artist whose distinctive journey seamlessly intertwines classical training, global culture, and the prestige of the fashion world. With Ethiopian and Kazakhstani roots, Kristina honed her vocal talents at the Kazakh National Conservatory, specializing in chamber vocal performance and pedagogy, before furthering her opera studies at the Vissi D’arte Vissi d’amore academy in Italy. In 2024, she obtained her Biofonics certification under Cooper Philip and participated in a songwriter forum led by Grammy winner Muni Long, enhancing her skills as a storyteller and artist.
Her music career is on an impressive trajectory: her single “Crown” reached #152 on the iTunes Top 200, while “Taking Over LA,” in collaboration with VEVO, amassed over 304K views on YouTube. In 2024, she released a sensual and soulful cover of “Smooth Operator” by Sade, which has captivated audiences.
Adding to her dynamic team, Luciano Layne serves as her business manager and is the owner of ALPHA Recording Group. This label is in a joint venture with Virgin Music Group/Universal Music Group, positioning Kristina for even greater success in the music industry.