Nikkole’s Biography
Only a few short years after bursting onto the scene, independent musician Nikkole has established herself as a true artist with in the music world. Among the current crop of rising stars, Nikkole is definitely the one who has a complete package: voice, looks and a strong work ethic, that will catapult her to becoming the next legend!
With just her first recordings, Nikkole proved to be the number one independent singer in the US via mp3.com, which was one of the first major music internet websites. In 2001, she released her debut CD entitled "Appearances", which introduced the world to Nikkole's amazing vocal sound and unique songwriting ability. Her hard work resulted in a Best Pop Album award from Radio Free Virgin and JPF, for which she beat out 7800 other independently released albums. Her winning streak continued with another award from Radio Free Virgin and JPF with "Over It" being named one of the top 20 Best Pop Singles out of 25,000 independent successful songs in 2003.
That success enabled Nikkole to branch out and work with some of the world's top performers such as Babyface, The Emotions, The Commodores, Norman Brown, Gregory Hines, Whoopi Goldberg, Cedric the Entertainer, and Patrice Rushen. Each collaboration brought new challenges and has helped develop and enhance Nikkole's own unique voice. Aside from writing songs and singing with Norman Brown on his No. 1 Billboard smash ''Stay With Me'', more specifically the radio-friendly cut ''You Keep Lifting Me Higher'', and crafting new tunes for The Emotions and The Commodores, she has appeared on the soundtracks to the films "The Brothers", "Biker Boyz" and "Love and Action in Chicago" and has written and co-produced every single song on her both of her albums. Nikkole is also a voting member of the prestigious National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ''The Grammys'', which is quite an honor especially for an independent recording artist.
Following up and building upon the success of her first CD, Nikkole has released a second full-length LP entitled ''A Girl Like Me'' on SE Entertainment Records, this CD exposed the world to Nikkole's five octave range, and reminded them of the lyrical ingenues exceptional skills. The lead off single ''It's Too Late'' features The Emotions and has been added to medium or heavy rotation in over 60 commercial radio stations, including Clear Channel Stations in the U.S. and to radio stations in the UK, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands. Nikkole has especially struck a chord in Japan as her overwhelming demand there has led her to record two of the songs from her new album in Japanese, making her one of the first American Pop / R&B Recording Artists to do so.
The explosive album, ''A Girl Like Me'' also generated a second HOT Single, ''Gon' Bounce'' which was added to radio at a feverish pace. ''Gon' Bounce'' continues to heat up the dance floors around the country and around the world!
Now, Nikkole has released yet another fantastic single, the Neo-Soul cut, ''Breathe'' which is currently ascending the charts. ''Breathe'' was released on September 04, 2007. The video for the song is listed as one of the Hottest new R&B videos on Blastro! Fans and Critics are both raving:
Nikkole is superb, what an amazing talent. We at NIU FM are pleased to add such a dynamic artist to our program playlist. Her new album "A Girl Like Me" is destined for stardom.
Jae'd Victor, Programme Director, NIU FM - New Zealand
Nikkole has the range and the potential to be the next big hit. She has
a great old school soul, sultry sound and the listeners in this area
love 'It's To Late'
Denise Brooks, Director of Urban Programming, Clear Channel, WJKX/WZLD/WEEZ, Hattiesburg, MS
Proving that music isn't the only arena that she can conquer, Nikkole has also enjoyed modeling with Otto Management, and has additional endorsements and or sponsorships with Nine West, Seychelles Footwear, Joe's Jeans, Sterling Capricio Couture and Smashbox Cosmetics. Nikkole was featured in the December 2004 Edition of Ironman Japan modeling with World Renowned Bodybuilding Champion Ken Yasuda, and in the April 2005 issue Nikkole is featured in the article for the movie ''Just Another Romantic Wrestling Comedy'', in which her song ''Baby, Baby'' was picked for the soundtrack. She was also featured and interviewed in the December 2005 issue of BRE about her new CD and she is featured in the Sounding Off section of Ebony Magazine's August 2006 issue. Nikkole also appears in the Sounding Off section of the July 2006 issue of Ebony Magazine, the January 2007 issue of InMag and most recently in the August 2007 edition of L.A.'s The Place and the September 2007 edition of Riveting Riffs as well.
With so much on the horizon, Nikkole will continue to develop her proficiency as a singer-songwriter, and producer so that she can remain a musical talent, who is always at the top of her game. |
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