Experienced R&B/Soul/NeoSoul Vocalist/songwriter. Credited work with Kanye West, MC Lyte, Roy Ayers, and more
Hey! I’m Nialand, a Chicago-based R&B / Neo-Soul vocalist and songwriter with a warm, expressive sound rooted in soul, jazz, and contemporary R&B. I specialize in lead vocals, harmony stacks, color ad-libs, and topline songwriting that add depth and emotion while supporting the artist’s vision.
With nearly two decades of experience as both a collaborative creative and lead solo artist who performs vocals and writes songs for myself, I understand the full lifecycle of a song — from concept to final delivery. I write my own music, record my own vocals, and provide clean, raw, dry vocal files ready for your engineer to mix.
Selected Experience:
My work includes songwriting with Chico DeBarge and vocal collaborations with J. Ivy, Tarrey Torae, Rhymefest, and MC Lyte. I’ve also written jingles and recorded vocals for corporate brands, where clarity, tone, and message matter.
What You’ll Get
• Lead vocals (dry or lightly processed)
• Background vocals & harmony arrangements
• Colorful ad-libs & vocal texture layers
• Topline writing & songwriting
If you’re looking for vocals that feel authentic, intentional, and emotionally grounded, I’d love to collaborate.
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Languages
- English
Interview with Nialand
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mixture of R&B, Hip Hop, and Jazz offering a nostalgic sound thats still relevant and relatable.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: TLC, Andre 3000, and FKJ. Their uniqueness and approach to creativity pairs so much with how I create and they are so inspiring to me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't wait until its the perfect idea. Jump in and create, don't access and look for mistakes, create first, critique it later. Some times, the best moments are created unintentionally.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B/Neo Soul with classic hip hop undertones and jazz influenc3s, inspiration/empowerment, love songs and story telling songs
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: The uniquness of my voice and my songwriting delivery
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Soulfulness, I sing from my heart and can embody the song to connect with the listener by taking them on a sonic experience overall.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: For clients, we would first do a phone or email consult where you can discuss your vision. You can send any demo samples, lyrics, concepts, etc. And from there I can give you an idea of how I would approach the project, discuss any particulars with you and then proceed with scheduling and deadlines.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a small home studio setup where I can record clean vocals. My mic is a WarmAudio WA-47jr, Headphones are Sennheiser HD280 Pro, and I record in Logic Pro
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Outkast, Prince, Lauryn Hill, Nas
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Hooks, background vocals/harmonies, Jingle writing, writing hooks
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $200 per song
- WarmAudio WA-47jr
- Logic Pro
