Janalynn Castelino
Italian-Indian singer and songwriter (born 1998)
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Janalynn Castelino (born 18 October 1998) is an Italian-Indian[1][2] pop singer-songwriter and doctor.[3][4] She made her international crossover debut in 2024, with the Spanish-language single "Drama".[2] Her music has been described as pop with R&B elements.[5] Castelino has recorded in many languages including English, Latin, Italian, Spanish and Hindi.[3][6]
October 18, 1998
- Singer
- songwriter
Janalynn Castelino | |
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Castelino in 2023 | |
| Born | Janalynn Joseph Castelino October 18, 1998 |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
Janalynn Joseph Castelino was born on 18 October 1998[7] in a Roman Catholic family, to parents Lorna and Joseph Castelino.[8] She is of Italian and Indian descent.[9][7] She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.[3][10] As a student, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade Secondary School Certificate, becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.[3]
Castelino excelled in studies and didn’t consider music as a profession thoughtfully, then.[5] She graduated as a doctor and took further studies at the University of Michigan.[11]
Career
2019–2024: Early career beginnings
Castelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.[3] She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views[12] on YouTube, followed by her popular cover of Fire On Fire.[13] Her music videos featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries.[5] Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by the Chainsmokers was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.[13]
Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the American Songwriter Network in 2021, where she talked about her upcoming music projects.[4][14] In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the L'idea Magazine.[5]
In 2023, Janalynn released her Italian-Folk ballad "Bella Ci Dormi"[15][16] blending elements of world music with traditional folk, delivering the track in Sicilian dialect.[15] The single was characterised by high-pitched vocals and layered harmonies.[17]
2024: Religious music, Spanish debut single ‘Drama’
In the first quarter of 2024, Castelino released three consecutive religious music singles during the Lenten season.[6] These included "Jesu Salvator Mundi" that released on February 16, 2024[18] and "Parce Domine"[19][20] both of which were recorded in Latin and rendered in Baroque style with three voices soprano, alto and bass.[21] CCM Magazine described Janalynn's vocals on "Parce Domine" as impactful and encapsulating reverence.[19]
These were followed by a soulful version of the Crucifixion hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" recorded in English.[22]
On 20 September that year, she marked her Spanish-language debut with pop single "Drama" that released during the Hispanic heritage month.[9][23] An official music video was released on 18 October 2024 via Janalynn’s YouTube channel, coinciding with her 26th birthday.[24][25]
2025: Expansion to pop career
Janalynn released her pop single But Without You on March 21, 2025.[26][27] The song received positive response from media critics with her songwriting regarded as ‘emotive' drawing from soul,[28] while Janalynn’s vocal style was described as being powerful yet deeply expressive.[29]
On 20 February 2026, she released the dance-pop single, "Que Me Ha Pasado".[2][30] Recorded in Spanish, the song was based on an infatuation theme and influenced by Latin rhythms.[31] An official visual video was released soon after on 19 March 2026.[32][1]
Castelino released a global pop[33] single "Can't Deny" on June 26, 2026.[34][35]
Artistry
Voice
Janalynn has been described as a soprano, gliding into upper vocal registers with ease.[36][22] Critics have described her voice as emotive, luscious and high-pitched.[37][15] CCM Magazine described her vocals as 'impactful'.[19] L'idea in its English edition mentioned Castelino's voice as sounding aesthetically powerful yet emotional.[38]
Music style
Castelino is referred to as a pop artist who incorporates elements of R&B and soul.[4][10] Her music often carries linguistic diversity and cultural influences from her Italian-Indian ancestry.[7][39]
Personal life
Discography
Singles
| Year[42][43] | Title | Language | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bella Ci Dormi | Italian | 4 August 2023 |
| 2023 | O Come All Ye Faithful | English | 11 December 2023 |
| 2024 | Jesu Salvator Mundi | Latin | 16 February 2024 |
| 2024 | The Old Rugged Cross | English | 1 March 2024 |
| 2024 | Parce Domine | Latin | 21 March 2024 |
| 2024 | Drama | Spanish | 20 September 2024 |
| 2025 | But Without You | English | 21 March 2025 |
| 2026 | Que Me Ha Pasado | Spanish | 20 February 2026 |
| 2026 | Can't Deny | English | 26 June 2026 |
