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.
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
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
239 Reviews - 47 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedFantastic 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 
check_circleVerifiedNicki did a great job understanding the job and making the idea into a reality.
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Very timely effort. Very professional work. Top quality . Thank you Nicki!
check_circleVerifiedNailed exactly what I was looking for!
check_circleVerifiedHad the pleasure of working together with Nicki. Great to work with and very professional. Only positive things to say!
check_circleVerifiedI hired Nicki for the first time to sing a full vocal arrangement for my new track "Dance My Robot Dance". A jazzy/pop mashup. Anyway, when Nicki was finished it hardly sounded like the same song! (and I mean that in a very good way!). Looking at other reviews I can see all the superlatives have been used for Nicki so I'll just say they're all true! I will hire Nicki for my tracks whenever possible.
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Wow Nicki was great to work with. Fast and sounds great!
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Nicki is the definition of professional. Easy to work with, always brings amazing vocals and her performances lift every track to new heights. We've worked together several times now and I'm always thrilled with everything she brings.
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I really enjoyed my experience working with Nicki Gonzalez. She was patient, easy to communicate with, and very professional. She also had some great insights into my song and gave some advice about the productions. Her vocals gave the song the personality and energy it required. I can't wait to see how her vocals sound in my finished product.
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Want your vocals to sound amazing? Pick Nicki! I've used her on numerous projects and she never fails to impress. A top pro. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedIncredible voice, experienced and easy to work with, and helped me out on a very niche project - highly recommend and would work with her again! Book without hesitation
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
