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Niko

Real Name:Nicole Vergel De Dios
Profile:Nicole Vergel De Dios signed to Grand Central Records under the mantel of Niko in 2002. Based in Brooklyn, New York but hailing originally from Seattle to Japanese and Spanish parentage, Nicole has been engaged in music her whole life. Just months before signing to GC she graduated with top honors from her Jazz and Contemporary Music Degree, receiving Honours in Jazz Performance from the New School University in New York. When she graduated she was also working as the musical supervisor and featured artist on the film “Take It From Me” for PBS in the States. Her work on this film earned her a feature in Vibe Magazine’s “Top 100 people, places, and things”

As a child, Nicole became absorbed by all kinds of music, studying the classical piano for eight years, and singing in Gospel and school choirs. In 1993 she was accepted in the prestigious jazz program at Roosevelt High School. She won numerous awards including the most Outstanding Vocalist at the Lionel Hampton Jazz festival in 1997 and the most Outstanding Soloist at the Reno International Jazz Festival in both 1996 and 1997. In 1998 Nicole received a performance scholarship to study at the New School University in New York, following in the footsteps of such jazz greats as Reggie Workman, George Garzone and Buster Williams.

Niko has already collaborated with Mr. Scruff on his forthcoming album ‘Trouser Jazz’. The track, ‘Come Alive’, came about as “a happy accident’ according to Scruff, where Niko’s take on his beats was the last thing he expected. Niko’s first release on Grand Central, the 12” ‘Sound Off’, encapsulates this clash of cultures, this time with Riton’s beats and Niko providing an army style marching song.
Niko also appears on Only Child's second album 'Solitaire' out June 16th. As well as providing vocal samples she appears on two tracks 'Show Me Love' and 'Loves Reprise'.

Niko has brought her stage ability to the Aim Live band, which performed at numerous festivals last year, most notably The Big Chill and Essential Festival, and various dates across the UK in 2003. She has performed at New York venues such as Birdland and The Knitting Factory, bringing to Grand Central her unique stage ability and energy. Niko has achieved a new twist on her jazz sensibilities by working with second generation producers like Riton, J-Walk and Aim.

Niko’s solo album on Grand Central Records is due out in late summer of 2003. Her album will be preceded by a 12" the infectious 'You're My Favourute Music' with an Only Child and Nudge remix.
URLs:http://www.myspace.com/nikonyc
Aliases:Nicole Vergel De Dios
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Releases:
Sound Off!! (12")   Grand Central Records 2002
You're My Favourite Music (12")   Grand Central Records 2003
Life On Earth (Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Grand Central Records 2004
Shifting (12", W/Lbl, Promo, Sti)   Grand Central Records 2004
Appears On:
Trouser Jazz (Album) ◄ (5 versions) Come Alive Ninja Tune ... 2002
Ninja Tune 2003 Licensing Sampler (CD, Smplr, Promo) Come Alive Ninja Tune 2003
Solitaire ◄ (3 versions) Show Me Love, Loves Re... Grand Central Records 2003
Solitaire - Album Sampler (12") I Love You So + Loves ... Grand Central Records 2003
Grand Central Translation - A Mix By Qool DJ Marv (CD) Show Me Love Grand Central Records 2004
OM Lounge 9 (2x12", Comp) Siren OM Records 2004
Flight 602 (Album) ◄ (2 versions) Intro #3, Northwest, P... Atic Records 2006
Birchwood EP (EP) ◄ (2 versions) Northwest (Gripper Remix) Atic Records 2007
A Life Of Consummate Ease (CD, Album) The Daddy Atic Records 2008
Double CD! (2xCD, RE) Come Alive Ninja Tune 2008
Tracks Appear On:
100% Live Mix By Mark Rae (CD) Sound Off Grand Central Records 2002
Friends And Family Mix (2002) (CD) Sound Off Fat City 2002
Grand Central Exclusive Tracks (CD) Sound Off Grand Central Records 2002
Friends And Family Mix (2003) (CD) You're My Favourite Mu... Fat City 2003
Grand Central (CD) Sound Off Grand Central Records 2003
Grand Central 2 (CD, Comp) You're My Favourite Mu... Grand Central Records 2003
Grand Central Autumn 2004 (CD) An Echo Of Quiet & Gre... Grand Central Records 2004
Grand Central Summer 2004 (CD) An Echo Of Quiet And G... Grand Central Records 2004
Grand Central Translation - A Mix By Qool DJ Marv (CD) You're My Favourite Mu... Grand Central Records 2004
Nu Pop (2xCD) You're My Favourite Music Wagram 2004
Om Lounge 9 (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Siren OM Records 2004
Atic Sampler (12") Womb Atic Records 2005
Atic Sampler (CD, Promo) Womb Atic Records 2005
City Lounge (4xCD) You're My Favorite Music Wagram 2005
Grand Central 3 (CD) An Echo Of Quiet And G... Grand Central Records 2005
Nova Tunes 1.2 (CD, Comp) You’re My Favourite ... Nova Records 2005
Hôtel Costes 9 (CD, Comp, Mixed) Womb Wagram 2006
Hush Hush Vol. 1 (2xCD, Comp) Womb Swank Recordings 2007
Hôtel Costes - 1999-2007 - The Anniversary Boxset (10xCD, Comp, Ltd + Box, Gol) Womb Wagram 2007
Lounge Anthology (4xCD, Comp) Womb Wagram 2007
Simbiosis Vol. 1 (2xLP) Kick Down Gris Materia 2007
City Lounge 4 (4xCD, Box) Womb Wagram 2008
City Lounge 5 (4xCD, Comp) You're My Favorite Music Wagram 2009
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