NiQue
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States | Established. Jan 01, 2009 | INDIE
Bio
“NiQue” (nee-kay) is on the fast track to become a household name. NiQue’s 2016 agenda that we are at liberty to share included 4 +U .S. Tours kicking off October 2015 with FRIGHT FEST MIDWEST feat. NiQue as “The Valentine Siren”, WuTang Clan, Ying Yang Twinz, and Judah Priest, One Stop Radio Tour Feat. NiQue, in addition to the anticipated Badge Of Honor Tour honoring our Military members and dependents. NiQue has also teamed up with Mogul Millionaire’s Master P & Romeo for The No Limit Forever Records Talent & Casting Tour stopping at all 52 of the Harrah’s Casino and Resorts locations Feat. NiQue. NiQue has landed an opportunity to play a major role in Master P’s “King of the South” Movie. The 10 million dollar budgeted BIO PIC starring Emmy Award Winning Actress, Queen Latifa, Tony Award Nominated Actor, Wendell Pierce, and the popular New York City Radio host talk show “The Breakfast Club” on Air personality Charlemagne da god, directed by the Award winning Tyler Perry ; is set to release in theaters 2016. NiQue has also gained he attention and support of Grand sponsor’s Sean Puffy Comb’s Cîroc and Deleon Tequila Brand beverages, along with 65 year retail chain “Shoe City Brand” , KOG Enterprise which consist of promotions team ET LIVE Entertainment & Rayn LIVE, Web To Go HDTV Network with content on ALL major and minor Network channels. Currently NiQue has joined the stars, landing a major Digital and Physical distribution deal with SUGO MUSIC GROUP, home to Award Winning Actress/ Singer/ Model Vanessa Williams, Country Legend Willie Nelson, Bob Marley, and Natalie Cole to name a few. The Siren with perfectly shaped Asian almond eyes, dangerous inherited Indie curves, with a most captivating smile; you…but not just all beauty, NiQue holds a MBA from American University, and Doctorate Degree in Business from Ashley University, also no stranger to hard work, NiQue served 10 Honorable years in The United States Air Force. Emerging from the Washington, DC metro. NiQue embodies a soulful defiance of Industry stereotypes, and does so effortlessly, NiQue blends POP-Rock's edginess with smooth & soulful sounds of R&B. NiQue has performed on the historical stages of The World Famous Apollo; The Howard Theater; The Roxy Theatre, Mrs.Black America Pageant, Velocity Magazine, African American Music Festival, encore invite as the featured artist for the Baltimore Mayor’s Youth Tour, USO Touring overseas, the University of Maryland and in Las Vegas.NiQue has been the guest speaker at the legendary VIP Talent connects NYC, opened for legends such as Babyface, Charlie Wilson, and EnVouge. One of her passions is the community which she came from. NiQue founded the Gregory Leon Hand To Man Foundation (GLHTM), the ONLY foundation that focuses on shelter and resources for Homeless Men with Families. The Foundation exists to keep the family together and not separate the MAN of the house from the family. In 2011, NiQue's single "When I'm Home" was adopted as the official DMV anthem (DMV is the name of the area comprising DC/Maryland /Virginia, NiQue's hometown.) The video for "When I'm Home" went into rotation on FUSE, Music Choice, VH1 Soul, the record received rave reviews in national and local press. In 2012 Majic 102.3 honored NiQue as the MOST popular voted Artist in DC, Maryland and VA, Majic 102.3 hosted an ALL night event in NiQue’s honor over 500 were in attendance. NiQue's musical success translated to a leading acting role in the stage play turned movie "Humdadao", Dream Girls off Broadway stage play, which then resulted in endorsement deals from FUZE beverages, Torrid National Clothing line modeling, and more. Fast-forward 2014: NiQue's single "Love & Fame" received over 234,000 downloads and over 169,000 plays in seven days, the music video debut on VEVO received over 21,000 views. Taking no breaks, Valentine's Day 2015, NiQue has been preparing a 5-trackEP entitled “Right Turned Left” complimented with a 5 series video visual for her legions of fans. Initial reaction to the records has been spectacular with a combined over 400,000 + SoundCloud listens and over 350,000+ download. The attention NiQue has demanded has raised the interest and support of Industry Veterans Hosh Gureli , former A&R of Arista Records (Credits: Deborah Cox, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys), Now VP of EDM at Primary Wave, Hosh has enlisted NIQue to be the featured singer/writer for his new DJ-Artist NiKo the Kid ‘s new music (Atlanta, GA), Marthe Reynolds (Credits: Rhianna, Cash Money, Kelly Price, Kelly Rowland), Former VP of Promotions of Island Def Jam, Deborah Erickson VP of EDM Capitol Records, Issy Sanchez (Credits: Kelly Rowland, Prince, Alicia Keys, Rita Ora), and Frank Johnson, Eddie O’loughlin, Talent casting for NBC’s THE VOICE, to name a few…"Right Turned Left" EP with visuals will debut momentarily
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