Nicki Gonzalez

Session & Demo Vocalist

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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.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

218 Reviews - 46 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Tim Ebling
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    Nicki is an absolute pro! She delivered a vocal recording well above my admittedly high expectations, and is a all around wonderful person to collaborate with as well. She sang with power, conviction, and impeccable vocal control. Pro tip: her alto register is just gorgeous!

  2. Review by Frank W.
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    I adored working with Nicki. She is the consummate professional--wildly talented and her enthusiasm to bring you her utmost best is infectious! She took my song and made it her own, caring for its final product with the precision of a true artist. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Versatile with lovely, clear and soaring vocals. Just a superlative experience.

  3. Review by Kitt W.
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    It's obvious that Nicki has an amazing voice. It's obvious that she is high tier pro. And, she's awesome to deal with. She went the extra mile for me and I could be happier!

  4. Review by Kitt W.
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    I adore Nicki! She’s amazingly talented, very professional and has a great personal disposition. 5 stars isn’t enough.

  5. Review by David B.
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    Very professional, high quality harmonies and backing vocals provided by Nicki, greatly enhancing my track.

  6. Review by Randy H.
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    Another great project with Nicki. Talented, intuitive and professional. The total package. Highly recommended.

  7. Review by Philip H.
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    Nicki always delivers the best of everything.

  8. Review by Philip H.
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    Always delivers!

  9. Review by Julio P.
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    Nicki has an amazing voice and she does an outstanding job! She went all out and gave my song what it needed. Her quality of work is top notch!

  10. Review by Craig H.
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    Nicki has become one of my absolute favorite singers to work with. I love not only her great vocal abilities but her enthusiasm throughout the process. She pays close attention to details and whatever notes I include in the job description and always strives to live up to the vision of the song. Thanks for another job well-done!

  11. Review by Randy H.
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    Nicki is my go-to for female vocals and she should be yours too because she is the best.

  12. Review by Ed V.
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    Nicki's voice is candy to your ears. Great harmonies, a consummate pro

  13. Review by Randy H.
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    Another great project with my go-to singer Nicki! Top talent and ultimate pro. Simply the best.

  14. Review by Chris Jones
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    My first time working with Nicki—and it was really positive. She sang my track exactly how I heard it and was professional, open to changes, and a great musician. I felt completely safe turning this project over to her. I literally would write stuff *specifically* for her again.

  15. Review by Ted S.
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    Nicki was simply amazing. She has an incredible and , most importantly, versatile voice with a tremendous range. She is extremely musically knowledgeable and very, very sophisticated in her ability to interpret a song and to reflect it's meaning. For my song, she gave me some ideas which I hadn't thought of and which improved the song. She delivers what she promises on time, and is the consummate professional. I could not recommend her more highly. Thank you Nicki!!!!

  16. Review by Michael W.
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    A great experience. Very flexible. Very professional. Tracks sounded really good. A+

  17. Review by Craig H.
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    I have worked with Nicki now for many songs and she always delivers the goods. I would describe her as a first-call singer. She has a great attitude and really gives the songs 100% energy. Thanks for your fine work, Nicki!

  18. Review by Carlo O.
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    Fantastoc performance by Nicki, she nailed exactly what I wanted. Her turnaround was quick and communication was fantastic.

  19. Review by Kate M.
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    Nicki just completed another fabulous job for me - her voice is amazing and she’s a pleasure to deal with. i couldn’t recommend her highly enough

  20. Review by Craig H.
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    Another great job from Nicki. I appreciate her great vocal abilities and her enthusiasm throughout the process. Wonderful to work with and great communication. Thanks, Nicki!

Interview with Nicki Gonzalez

  1. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  2. A: My strongest skill is that I'm not just a singer - I'm a well-rounded, learned 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.

  3. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  4. A: I bring to each song a unique understanding of how listeners hear music: from the top down. People hear a voice first and are inclined to receive the lyrical message. 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.

  5. Q: What's your typical work process?

  6. A: First I will make sure that the song is in a singable key. It is not uncommon for male songwriters to place the song too high or too low for the female voice. When this is the case, I will record a quick demo of me singing in the "impossible" key and then I will make a suggestion for a new key and record a quick demo of that, too. Once we decide on key placement, I will learn you melody exactly as you present it to me, then I will also cut a track with some of my own melodic ideas. You can use the parts you like or none at all. Next, I stack vocal harmonies around the melody as directed. If I feel strongly that a particular lyric must stand out or that harmonies would sound good in another place, I will record this part for your review, too. Again, you can use my idea or scrap it.

  7. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  8. A: I record on Pro-Tools through a Behringer interface with a CAD studio microphone.

  9. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  10. A: Pop songwriters inspire me most. I think it takes tremendous skill to write something simple, memorable, with a clear message and mass appeal.

  11. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  12. A: The majority of my work is singing a lead vocal and adding stacked harmonies. I also create vocal arrangements and counterpoint melodies that compliment the lead. I will also write fun, relatable lyrics for pop, EDM and R&B tracks when requested.

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I deliver a 48-hr turn-around time unless otherwise specified, in advance. I allow two revisions.

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