Los Angeles based rising Neo-soul star Nicollette has released a stunning five track EP titled ‘Veil of Tears’ (For Artists Records).
Opening with the sultry, smoky, vintage-infused track “Love Don’t live Here Anymore”, this sumptuous Bacharach-style track is a climatic swinging ballad that showcases Nicollette’s vocal, leaning into modern day influences that include Amy Winehouse, Sade and Lana Del Rey.
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The lead single “Broken” is dripping in velvety Neo-soul/ R n’ B ear candy goodness with a breezy summer afternoon beach bar groove and Nicollette's soulful vocal performance.
Nicollette has been surrounded by music her entire life. Both of her parents are singers; her dad was the lead singer in a hard rock band and her mom sang back up for various bands. Exposed to hard rock and metal from dad and soul, R n’ B, classical, and funk from mom, Nicollette had a diverse musical experience growing up. Meanwhile, with her mom and grandmother, she was steeped in classic, black and white films, and period pieces. It was watching these films that led to Nicollette’s discovery of some of the artists that influenced her musical development; Such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Nina Simone.
Nicollette, a rising soul-sister of powerful female artists is creating Neo-soul, jazz, soul, pop and classic R n’ B with a crisp re-imagination for new and defined audiences.
‘Veil of Tears’ by Nicollette is out now.