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Psalm One
Birth name Cristalle Elaine Bowen
Also known as Hologram Kizzie
Born (1980-07-01) July 1, 1980 (age 45)
Origin Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper
Years active 2001–present
Labels
  • Rhymesayers Entertainment
  • Bonafyde
Associated acts
  • Nacrobats
  • Rapperchicks
  • Big Silky

Cristalle Elaine Bowen (born July 1, 1980), known by her stage names Psalm One and Hologram Kizzie, is an American rapper. She comes from Chicago, Illinois. She has been part of music groups like Nacrobats, Rapperchicks, and Big Silky.

Early Life and Education

Psalm One, whose real name is Cristalle Bowen, was born on July 1, 1980. She grew up in the Englewood area of Chicago. She went to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Later, she studied chemistry at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

Music Career

Psalm One started her music journey in 2001. She released her first studio album, The Death of Frequent Flyer, in 2006 with Rhymesayers Entertainment.

In 2010, she shared a series of free songs called Woman at Work on her website. She also released Child Support in 2012. This album was made with America Scores and ASCAP.

After that, she started a music education program called Rhymeschool. This program helped teach music.

Psalm One also uses another stage name, Hologram Kizzie. Under this name, she released Free Hugs in 2013 and Hug Life in 2014. In 2019, she released another album called Flight of the Wig.

Discography

Psalm One has released many different types of music projects. Here are some of them:

Studio Albums

Studio albums are usually full-length music collections.

  • Bio: Chemistry (2002)
  • The Death of Frequent Flyer (2006)
  • Child Support (2012)
  • Hug Life (2014) (as Hologram Kizzie)
  • Flight of the Wig (2019)

Mixtapes

Mixtapes are often free collections of songs, sometimes with remixes or unreleased tracks.

  • Get in the Van (2005)
  • Get in the Van Vol. 2 (2007)

EPs

EPs (Extended Plays) are shorter than albums, usually with 4-6 songs.

  • Whippersnapper (2001)
  • Free Hugs (2013) (as Hologram Kizzie)
  • Big Silky Vol. 1 (2020) (with Angel Davanport, as Big Silky)

Singles

Singles are individual songs released on their own.

  • "Juke Me" (2011)
  • "Need Love Too" (2013)
  • "Where U Been Hiding?" (2019)

Guest Appearances

Psalm One has also appeared on songs by other artists.

  • Casual - "Bitin' and Freakin'" from Smash Rockwell (2005)
  • Canibus - "Ripperland" from Melatonin Magik (2010)
  • The Hood Internet - "More Fun" from FEAT (2012)
  • CunninLynguists - "The Morning" from Strange Journey Volume Three (2014)
  • Abstract Rude - "Kan of Whoop A** Reprise" from Keep the Feel: A Legacy of Hip Hop Soul (2015)
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