Most 21-year-olds can't say they're opening up on tour with Kelly Clarkson and coming out with a debut album, but Krista can! As a Brooklyn native she's taking back to her roots with her first album, Taking Back Brooklyn, which just hit stores. Taking inspiration from rock to pop to hip-hop, her music is as diverse as her background. With the success of her newest single, "Temporary Insanity," this is just the beginning for Krista.

gURL sat down with Krista and got the inside scoop with this rising star. Check it out!