Janalynn Castelino

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Janalynn Castelino
Janalynn Castelino
Castelino in 2023
Born
1998-10-18 (age 28)


Occupation
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Years active
2018–present



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]

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]

Artistry

Voice

Janalynn has been described as a soprano, gliding into upper vocal registers with ease.[33][22] Critics have described her voice as emotive, luscious and high-pitched.[34][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.[35]

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][36]

Personal life

Castelino is a practicing Roman Catholic.[1] As of 2021, she lived in Mumbai.[3]

Discography

Singles

Year[37][38] 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

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Pop Singer-Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Brings Global Star Energy To Her Music Era, USA, Editorial Staff. L'Idea Magazine(2026-03-19). Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Global Popstar Janalynn Castelino Explores Infatuation In Her New Spanish Single “Que Me Ha Pasado”, Dahya, Asha. GirlTalkHQ(2026-02-25). Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes. Riff Magazine(2021-04-19). Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino. American Songwriter(2021-04-15). Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself. L'Idea Magazine(2021-07-06). Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 A Q&A with Janalynn Castelino, Magazine, On: Yorkshire. On: Yorkshire Magazine(2024-04-16). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Singer/Songwriter Janalynn Castelino Embarks on A New Musical Chapter With Heartfelt Single 'Drama', GirlTalkHQ. GirlTalkHQ(2024-10-15). Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  8. ↑ Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story, Crasto, Laura. Italics Magazine(2021-06-09). Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Janalynn Castelino releases new single Drama, mediterraneangirlsinmusic. MGIM(2024-09-26). Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Janalynn Castelino: Interview. Unclear Magazine(23 June 2021). Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  11. ↑ Intervista a Janalynn Castelino: il suo nuovo singolo But Without You, le sue radici italiane e la sua carriera, Bartolozzi Bellantuono, Arianna. MGIM(2025-04-03). Retrieved 2025-05-12.
  12. ↑ Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) | Janalynn Castelino(2 July 2018).
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'. Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
  14. ↑ Janalynn Castelino. iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Janalynn Castelino Drops New Folk-Infused Single 'Bella Ci Dormi' | World Music Central, Room, World Music Central News(2023-08-10). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  16. ↑ Bella Ci Dormi - Janalynn Castelino | Album | AllMusic.
  17. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Releases Enchanting Italian-Folk Single "Bella Ci Dormi", Dyer, Harvey. All-Noise(2023-08-31). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  18. ↑ Jesu Salvator Mundi - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music(2024-02-16).
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Janalynn Castelino Releases ‘Parce Domine’ During The Holy Week, Woolum, Brandon. CCM Magazine(2024-03-28). Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  20. ↑ Parce Domine - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music(2024-03-21).
  21. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Releases Polyphonic Latin Chant 'Jesu Salvator Mundi', Rabinowitz, Chloe. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Janalynn Castelino Releases Soulful Version Of 'The Old Rugged Cross', Woolum, Brandon. CCM Magazine(2024-03-14). Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  23. ↑ spanishcharts.com - Janalynn Castelino - Drama. spanishcharts.com. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  24. ↑ Video: Janalynn Castelino Unveils Music Video For New Single 'Drama', Ingenthron, Blair. BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
  25. ↑ Template:Cite AV media
  26. ↑ But Without You - Single by Janalynn Castelino on Apple Music(2025-03-22).
  27. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Announces New Single 'But Without You': Here's the Release Date. The Journal of Music | Music in Ireland: News, Reviews and Opinion. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  28. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Releases 'But Without You' : A Soul-searching Exploration. The Journal of Music | Music in Ireland: News, Reviews and Opinion. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  29. ↑ Janalynn Castelino delivers dynamics of love and longing in new single 'But Without You'. Music-News.com. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  30. ↑ Janalynn Castelino releases “Que Me Ha Pasado” - A dance-fuelled infatuation anthem. Music-News.com. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  31. ↑ Que Me Ha Pasado by Janalynn Castelino: Review, Joan, Naomi. Illustrate Magazine(2026-03-06). Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  32. ↑ Template:Cite AV media
  33. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Releases Sensational New Single But Without You. Illustrate Magazine(6 November 2025). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  34. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Explores Emotional Chaos with new single ‘But Without You’, Dyer, Harvey. All-Noise(2025-04-04). Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  35. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself, USA, Editorial Staff. L'Idea Magazine(2021-07-06). Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  36. ↑ Interviewing Janalynn Castelino: her Italian roots and her career, Bartolozzi, Arianna. Mediterranean Girls In Music(3 April 2025). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  37. ↑ Discographie Janalynn Castelino - austriancharts.at. austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  38. ↑ Janalynn Castelino Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio.... AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-10-16.

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