Musicians who have contributed through collaboration, production, gigs etc...
Jim Weber, Wendell Hanes, Tony Aliperti, Herman Jackson, Dean Pleasants, Gary Haase, Kamil Rustam, Preacher Boy, Crystal Star Knighton, Vincent Heckard, Samson C, Neno Sanchez, Tyson Strom
Influences
Bjork, Joni Mitchell, Esthero, Al Green, Fiona Apple, Alana Davis, Angie Stone, System of a Down, Cree Summer, Abbey Lincoln, Cocteau Twins, David Bowie, Dionne Farris, Zero 7, Ella Fitzgerald, Kate Bush, Pj Harvey, Talib Kweli, Skunk Anansie, Nick Drake, Stevie Wonder, Ledesi, Fred Hammond, Lamya, Duran Duran, Kevin Cahoon and Ghetto Cowboy, Cat Power, Seal, Erykah badu, Nikka Costa, Prince, Sting, Odetta, James Taylor, Pink Floyd, The Police, Minnie Ripperton, Phyllis Hyman, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Violent Femmes, Diane Reeves and on & on...
Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Tracy Nicole credits her family for her diverse musical influences. “My brother was a R&B DJ and producer, my father played jazz standards on the piano, my sister is a gospel singer and my mother introduced me to classic musicals. I gravitated towards artists such as Bjork, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading and The Police, but have always been intrigued by the endless possibilities of all genres of music”
With her appetite for the eclectic and family influence, Tracy Nicole headed off to the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music where she briefly studied Music Theater and Jazz Vocal performance before NYC was soon calling. While in NY she performed on Broadway in several shows such as The Lion King, Caroline or Change, Into The Woods, The Music Man, How to Succeed.., The Life and The Who's Tommy. “After I left the stage I would head downtown to sing with bands ranging from punk to R&B. I never wanted to be boxed into one scene.”
Performing on Broadway at night and in the East Village after hours, she took her experiences, picked up a guitar and began songwriting. “There was always something to write about living in NYC. Walking down the street is where I formed most of my ideas and I met some great collaborators including Tony Aliperti, Gary Haase, Wendell Hanes and Preacher boy who helped me shape them.”
Armed with a collection of songs, a desire for sunshine and adventure, Tracy Nicole relocated to Los Angeles. Since arriving in LA she recorded a solo EP, scored two short films by up and coming film director Kena Tangi Dorsey and has sung with artists such as Vanessa Williams, Heather Headley Jessica Simpson and B Side Players. Her song “Inside my world” was voted one of the top five in The Great American Songwriting Contest as well as an honorable mention in the Billboard Songwriting contest.
Can't wait to see the new place! I am totally down to give you both kick ass massages...not sure about next week...I might have to go out of town for a week...will let you know.
Hey Tracy, I saw the wedding photos! You looked beautiful. Just wanted to wish you congratulations! Take care and let me know when you come through C-town!
It was a pleasure to finally meet you in person last night, and of course it was wonderful to see and hear you perform! You and Crystal sang so beautifully. I was happy to have been there to see it. :)
Friends come and go in our life. But for those special ones who touch us the most, we keep. And you are one of those special ones. You are such a good example of Gods love. It shows in the kind words you say, and the love and kindness in your heart. All these things and so much more come together to make you more then just a friend. You're a lifetime friend. Hope your having a great day. Have a wonderful weekend. God Bless, Jim
I stopped by not too long ago and noticed you got married! Congratulations... many blessings to you. I've been busy moving, but now I'm ready for some fun.
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