To compete with the best, you have to work with the best. I specialize in capturing the soul of your project with vocal texture, dynamics and lyrics that tell a visual story.
Hello! My name is Nikeita Crichlow I am a Billboard charting singer and songwriter based In Los Angeles with over 10 years of recording and performance experience. I have worked with Safiq Hussein, Ron Avant of the Free Nationals, Phil Lasseter, Jae Deal, Jarius Mozee, Onree' Gill, Bilal, Jacob Luttrell, Herman Jackson, Boney James, The Memorials, Ben Williams, Thomas Pridgen and many more.
Ownership/Publishing
50% Top Line (melody/lyrics/ full song)
25% Hooks/ Choruses
25% Edits/ Arranging/ Co-writes
For buyouts and work for hires, please contact for pricing
Commercial release upon approval
2 revision included. For any additional revisions please contact for pricing
Willing to expedited. Contact for pricing.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
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Endorse Billboard ChartingInterview with Billboard Charting
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: the most common question is what is
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The biggest misconception is less about me personally, but for vocalists in general, that the technical components of recording and songwriting are not important or understood.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My background is in music and IT. I have been singing and songwriting professionally for over 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Jazz inspired and flexible.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Too many to list, but what they have in common is a keen attention to detail in how songs are crafted.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to always exceed your expectations.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Authenticity, tone, timing and awareness of space.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My roadmap, when writing, usually begins with a feeling or emotion followed by notes. The chorus is my first destination.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Im currently using Logic X, with a Waves Mercury Bundle. I have a Mojave Audio MA-50 and a Focusrite Saffire along with a MOTU Ultra Lite for mobile use. Under the right circumstances, I have relationships with studios in the Los Angeles area that can be accessed for bigger projects.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Typically, singing, songwriting and vocal arranging are my primary functions. From a creative and production standpoint, every project requires something slightly different. My goals is to bring every project to life.
I was the singer, co-writer, and vocal arranger in this production
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $100 per song
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $250 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $100 per track
I offer 2 free revisions with a typical turn-around of 5-7 days. If used as a feature artist, there is an additional fee.
- Ms. Lauryn Hill
- Lalah Hathaway
- SZA
- Logic X
- Focusrite Saffire
- Mojave Audio MA-50
- Waves Mercury Bundle
Discounted rates for more than one record.