Hi. I'm Nicki. Songwriters, studio engineers and clients have entrusted their music to me for over two decades; from pop to salsa, rock to R&B, commercial jingles to jazz. I accomplish in hours what can take other singers an entire studio day.
I am a truly versatile singer, not a "copycat". My recording and performance career spans over two decades spanning Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, R&B/Hip-hop, American, Brazilian and Latin Jazz. I have recorded in English, Spanish & Portuguese. My complete immersion into these influences and the feel for their nuances are what I believe sets me apart from other singers. This voice must match the soul of the melody and lyrics, and the quality of the production.
I read music if you have lead sheets for me. Otherwise, I've got "horn player ears" and harmonize easily. I have an affinity for stacking harmonies, creating background parts and counterpoint melodies. I have my own studio and can render you finished work in 48 hours in most cases.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Credits
- Volkswagen
- LiteBrix and Bandai (Locksies); recorded with Arturo Sandoval
- Hadrien Feraud
- Vinnie Colaiuta
- Scott Kinsey
- Just Dance 2015
- Volkswagon
- Bandai
- Gregoire Maret
- Gary Novak
- Otmaro Ruiz
- Gary Grainger
- Mitch Easter
- Ted Comerford
- Rich Stine
- Todd Wright
- Federico Pena
- Sean Rickman
- Mark Prince
- Joey Heredia
- Matt Rohde
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
249 Reviews - 50 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedNikki is an amazing singer and musician. Not only did she do a fabulous job on the vocals but had particularly good insight into the arranging and interpretation of my music.
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Nicki is absolutely wonderful to work with. Extremely talented and takes direction well. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing Vocalist. Would work with Nicki again, 10/10. Above all, an amazing person to work with.
check_circleVerifiedNicki works wonders and I'll be working with her again and again.
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Nicki delivered exactly what I asked for, and she did the work quickly and professionally. I look forward to working with Nicki on other projects where her soaring, passionate vocals are a perfect fit.
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It’s always a pleasure to work with Nicki. She puts her heart into every project and consistently delivers an impeccable vocal performance.
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Nicki manages to marry up how a song is sung with a given melody. That's a very necessary talent in terms of joining lyrics and Melody. Thanks for your hard work
check_circleVerifiedIn looking through Nicki's eval comments, most all the superlatives are used up, so It's difficult to come up with another. I know...how about MASTERFUL. Nicki "killed" on my Whitney Houston tribute song simply titled "Whitney." Total professional in all respects. Full stop. Thanks Nicki!
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Working with Nicki was a first rate experience from start to finish. She understood the what the song needed and went the extra mile to deliver a stellar performance before a deadline I was working under.
Exceptionally professional. Super, big 5 star rating.
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Nicki is one of thw best vocalists I have worked with on here and I truly appreciate her talens and enthusiastic attitude.
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Fantastic work from Nicki. Went above and beyond. Cant wait to mix her delightful backing vocals
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Nicki has done a great job for me. The work is all done and I am thrilled with the results. Several changes were made to the same song, evolving into what I think is a song that is something both emotional and sounds great.
check_circleVerifiedMuy contento con las vocales que me ha entregado Nicki, entendiço a la perfección lo que quería y así lo cantó. Perfecta comunicación, rapidez y seriedad. 100% recomendable.
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Nicki does great work. She puts feeling into her singing. Thank you so much!
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Nicki has been a top pick vocalist for me since I have started releasing my independent project, years ago. She is not only a very talented vocalist but she is excellent in her attention to details and production notes. Always a pleasure working with her.
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Great work Nicki,
Nicki’s voice was a great match for the song I asked her to sing. She managed to time things perfectly (new lyrics replacing lyrics to a known popular song) such that the overall effect was a very professional performance.
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I just finished another duet, with Nicki providing a beautiful vocal. Nicki has a gorgeous voice, and knows how to use it. Plenty of feeling, tone and texture. I recommend Nicki for any one who wants the best.
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Great work!
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I am very pleased with Nicki’s effort. The song she sang will be a part of an audio illustrated book.
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Nicki was very prompt in helping me with my music video. I am very pleased with the quality of her work. I found her very easy to work with, and when a change was made to the lyrics, she made the necessary adjustments to make everyosound perfect.
Thank you very much Nicki.
Ruxton Doubt
Interview with Nicki Gonzalez
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First I will make sure that the song is in a fitting key for my voice. Next, I vibe with the genre and style of the song to figure out the best vocal tone that tells the lyrical story and fits naturally within the music bed. From there, I follow yours directives - e.g. perform the melody exactly as written or flesh it out with my own melodic ideas; sometimes both. Stacking vocal harmonies is my favorite part. I can track your ideas or my own or both, giving you options.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is that I'm not just a singer - I'm a musician. I read and write music, I hear harmonies naturally. This gives me the vocabulary to communicate efficiently with instrumentalists and producers and promptly apply their/your directives.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring to each song a unique understanding of how listeners hear music: from the top down - and the "the top", I mean from the voice down. As a singer/songwriter, I emote into your lyrics so your story is not only understood but felt. But my favorite part is arranging impactful background vocals that frame the phrases that matter most.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Logic, Apogee interface, Audio Technica AT4047 SV studio condenser microphone
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Pop songwriters inspire me most. I think it takes tremendous skill to write something simple, memorable, with a clear message and mass appeal.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Stunning lead vocals have been the majority of my work for over 20 years but background vocal arrangements have become my newest passion and special skill. I find the space around the lead vocal, framing it so it stands out and creating interplay. I know when to emphasize the most important lyrics, when to feature a counterpoint melody and when to back off and support from underneath with oohs-n-aahs. I also write lyrics for select artists in all genres and will do lyric translations/interpretations in Spanish & Portugese.
I was the Lead & background singer in this production
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $350 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
I deliver a 48-hr turn-around time unless otherwise specified, in advance. I allow two revisions.
- Logic
- Apogee preamp
- AudioTechnica 4047/SV Studio Condenser Mic
