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Nikki Hayes
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Nikki Hayes performing in 2016
Background information
Birth name Nicole Ashley Hayes
Born (1995-09-27) September 27, 1995 (age 29)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Years active 2018-present
Labels ESI Records

Nicole Ashley Hayes, known professionally as Nikki Hayes, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and dancer. She lives in Arizona.

Early Life and Dance

Nicole Ashley Hayes was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 27, 1995. When she was 6 years old, Nikki started learning dance at Studio One Dance Academy in Chicago. She also joined the choir and dance team at St. Sabina Academy.

Before she was a teenager, she sang with a group called Walt Whitman and The Soul Children of Chicago. Nikki learned many dance styles, including Jazz, West African, Ballet, and Modern dance. Later, she decided to focus on singing by herself.

Music Career

Early in her career, Nikki did very well in an online talent search. She made it to the top five! This contest was held by Kuk Harrell, a producer who has won Grammy Awards.

In 2018, Nikki released her first song, "Move". This song was nominated for an Independent Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Song. "Move" was also featured on the soundtrack for Tyler Perry's TV show Sistas. You could also hear her song on other TV shows like The CW's All American and ABC's For Life.

Her second song, "Stingray", came out in April 2019. In September of that same year, she released "Together". This song was featured on the TNT show Claws. In 2020, Nikki released two more songs: "Gotta Go To Sleep" and "Sweet".

Musical Style and Influences

Nikki Hayes' music is often described as R&B and Soul. She has shared that several famous artists have inspired her music and career. These include Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, and Beyoncé.

Songs and Videos

Singles

  • "Move" (2018)
  • "Stingray" (2019)
  • "Together" (2019)
  • "Gotta Go To Sleep" (2020)
  • "Sweet" (2020)

Music Videos

  • "Move" (2019) – Directed by Ronald Jusayan
  • "Stingray" (2019) – Directed by Braden Young

Awards

In 2019, Nikki Hayes was nominated for an Independent Music Award. This was for her song "Move" in the R&B/Soul category.

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