About
Born September 16, 1988, it wasnt long before a girl, by the name of Mari-Nycole Valentina, became musically inspired. At
a young age, Nycole observed and became captivated by every aspect of the entertainment field. Nycole learned early in life
that judgment comes with the territory of not being ordinary. Being of mixed race, having high views, a strong sense of style,
as well as dreaming to play a higher card then she was dealt, Nycole became an easy target. Being a person who doesnt show
her weakness, Nycole also learned how to become a actress within her life. With a family life more unstable than the life
outside of her home, music became her escape. Her way to release her thoughts and feelings without having to directly confront
them. While singing in school choruses, performing in talent shows around Pensacola, FL (where she lived at the time) along
with modeling and dancing, her aspirations grew each and every day. Nycole had a passion to entertain, in every way she could.
If there was stage, she was on it. If there was a camera, she was in front of it. Nycole says, "Its as if I become a completely
different person as soon as I step on stage. I begin playing a role. The shyness that you see when you first meet me, somewhat
disappears. I become an actress putting on a show for you." By age 11, Nycole had began writing and recording her own material,
most of which was recorded in Roy Jones Jr.s studio, Body Head Entertainment. Continuing to perform every chance she could,
Nycole began meeting people that would soon introduce her to Shannon Sanders and Drew Ramsey, two Grammy-winning producers
(India Arie, Heather Headley). After recording a song with Haystak and Baby Bash, she began working with Shannon and Drew
on a regular basis. As time went on, she also worked with people such as Warren McRae (Tina Turners bass player) as well as
Coolie C. (Pretty Ricky, Trey Songz) Nycole prides herself on being a complete entertainer/artist, rather than just a singer.
She's driven to become someone that makes good music that will be loved for years and years to come, rather than just making
good songs that will be easily forgotten.
