Remi Nicole facts for kids

Remi Nicole Wilson (born April 6, 1983), known as Remi Nicole, is a British singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born in North London, England. Today, she lives in Los Angeles, USA. Remi Nicole is famous for her song "Go Mr Sunshine," which came out in 2007.

She has released two albums: My Conscience and I (2007) and Cupid Shoot Me (2009). When she acts, she uses the name Remi Wilson.

Remi Nicole's Background

Remi Nicole has a diverse family background. Her family comes from Afro-Trinidadian, Austrian, and Jewish heritage. She grew up in several different areas of London. These areas include Holloway, Islington, and Highgate.

Remi studied acting at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama. She finished her studies in 2004.

Her Acting Work

Remi Nicole has also worked as an actress. She was a regular cast member on the TV show Hyperdrive. In this show, she played the character of Cadet Piretti.

Her Music Journey

Remi Nicole officially began her music career in October 2006. She became well-known in the UK after her song "Go Mr Sunshine" was played on BBC Radio 1. This happened in August 2007.

She signed her first record deal with Island Records in late 2006. Her first single, "Fed Up," was released in May 2007. The song "Go Mr Sunshine" followed this. It was available for download on August 13, 2007. The official release was on August 20. It reached number 57 on the UK Singles Chart.

Her first album, My Conscience and I, came out on December 3, 2007. Also in December, her cover of "Teenage Kicks" was used. It was featured in the movie St Trinian's. The song was also on the film's soundtrack.

Second Album: Cupid Shoot Me

Remi Nicole's second album, Cupid Shoot Me, was released on August 31, 2009. Remi called this album her "real debut." She felt her first album was more like a collection of demo songs. She wrote all 11 songs on Cupid Shoot Me. She said the album was about "not being in love." The first single from this album was "Standing Tears Apart." It was released on August 24.

In 2022, her song "Welcome to My World" was used. This song is a cover of a Jim Reeves song. It was part of an advertising campaign for the DIY store Wickes. The ad first aired on March 25, 2022.

TV Appearances and Performances

Remi Nicole has appeared on TV many times. She was often on E4 and Channel 4. On the show Freshly Squeezed, she helped Nick Grimshaw with presenting.

She has performed her music at big events. These include T4 on the Beach and the Glastonbury Festival. She also recorded a performance of "Standing Tears Apart" for the Channel 4 show Intros.

Discography

Albums

• 2007 My Conscience and I
• 2009 Cupid Shoot Me

Singles

• "Fed Up" (May 2007)
• "Go Mr Sunshine" (August 13, 2007) UK #57
• "Rock 'n' Roll" (November 5, 2007)
• "Lights Out" (March 2008)
• "Standing Tears Apart" (August 24, 2009)
• "Welcome to My World" (March 2022)

See also

In Spanish: Remi Nicole para niños