Crystal Starr Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence with New DIY Music Video “Let Go”

Crystal Starr, the two-time award-winning artist known for her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt songwriting, just dropped her most personal track yet, “Let Go,” accompanied by a raw, DIY-style music video that hits hard.

The video opens with a chilling note from Crystal herself:
“On September 6th, 1996, my mom was kidnapped, stabbed nine times with an ice pick, and left for dead by her ex-husband in Mexico. This is her story.”

From there, the story unfolds like a mini thriller. A female detective grills a man who casually shrugs off the violence he’s caused, while Crystal shows up in a powerful role—offering care and solidarity to a wounded woman. It’s a bold visual about survival, healing, and reclaiming power, perfectly echoing the song’s core message.

Sonically, “Let Go” is a fresh take on 80s glam-pop, driven by Crystal’s stunning vocals. The lyrics cut deep, tackling the emotional chaos of a toxic relationship with honesty and strength:
“I stopped believing anything you say… You’re the only one I ever gave my heart to… I promise I will never let go.”

This release follows a streak of viral success for Crystal. Her previous single “Danny” caught the attention of Notion, Wonderland, and Essentially Pop, praised for its emotional depth and DIY aesthetic. Meanwhile, “Good Times” reached #3 on the UK Commercial Pop Charts, and “Too Late” hit the Top 14 on iTunes.

True to her hands-on approach, Crystal self-produced the “Let Go” video, continuing her signature DIY style that has amassed millions of views across YouTube and social media.

Offstage, Crystal Starr leads Little Voices, a nonprofit supporting inner-city youth and foster children—work that fuels her passion for storytelling through music.
“Music allows me to say the words I’ve always wanted to say—but in melody,” Crystal shared on Instagram. “I don’t do music to be acknowledged. I do it because I LOVE it.”