Nialand

A sound so melodic, so soulful, so eclectic and full of passion and purpose…a style so powerful it reaches audiences of all kinds....the music stylings of Nialand is just that. Her gift is full of color, truth, soul, experience, and a bit of edge, all delivered in a plethora of harmonies and smooth vocal tones that set her apart from many other music artists today. Nialand is a Chicago based, international recording & performing artist.

Influenced by Soul R&B, classic Hip Hop, and Jazz, Nialand's music and performance is both captivating and electric and leaves audiences with a unique, unforgettable experience every time she drops the mic. She puts her heart and her story in her music through relatable lyrics and deep vulnerability to present this cool sonic & visual blend that reaches all who hear it. She puts her heart and her story in her music through relatable lyrics and deep vulnerability to present this cool audiovisual blend that reaches all who hear it. Humbled by any stage she's asked to step to, she gives every crowd the same level of energy, authenticity, and power. She can rock a crowd of 7 or 17,000 (

and she's done both

).

Her uniqueness & fusion of both nostalgic yet relevant content stands out and has earned her the attention and opportunity to collaborate with some notable music heavyweights. She has collaborated with such artists as Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Tarrey Torae, J.Ivy, Roy Ayers, Chico Debarge and others. She also served as the official hype girl and backing vocalist for music artist, MC Lyte.

Nialand is a fully independent artist and music business woman who holds her own and possesses an array of business and technical skills that keeps her at the forefront of recommendations when it comes to booking her talents.
Overall, Nialand strives to share her music, wisdom, experience, and insight with the world by creating timeless tunes and visual content as she serves as a creative director for her brand.

In addition to sharing these skills as a resource to others, she has leveraged her reach to be active and effective in all areas of the industry by being skilled as a:

• Live Event Producer• Stage Production Manager• Visual & Video Treatment Writer •Music Video/Visual Content Director• Event & TV host• Public speaker• Event curator• Scripted Acting• Certified Digital Music Business Marketer• Songwriter & Jingle Songwriter for artists & Companies• Visual graphic designer, web designer, video editor...And even more.

She’s become known for pairing her catchy lyrics with video projects that uniquely express her music both sonically and visually. Nialand sees herself as a mentor and advocate for creatives as she uses her brand to encourage and inspire other indie artists to own their identity and soar in their creativity.
She has a rare gift that should be shared with the world. And her music and performance sticks with you long after the show ends. Nialand IS real, good, music on purpose.

Fast forward to today, Nialand continues to thrive and build as a fully independent music artist and grow her community of listeners and supporters. In the summer of 2022, she launched,

"The En(core)"

a subscription-based membership content & streaming platform that is jam-packed with exclusive creative content featuring Nialand and offers perks both online and thru in-person events.

She’s on social media as
@NialandMusic
and her music
is available on iTunes, Tidal, Spotify and all other digital media stores worldwide.

For even more on Nialand, explore the official website,
www.Nialand.com

Colloaborations & Venue Performances:

MC LYTE :

HYPE GIRL/LIVE PERFORMANCE VOCALIST

CHICO DEBARGE

: DUET/STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE/VOCAL ARRANGEMENT

YO YO:

LIVE PERFORMANCE

CONTRIBUTION

MALIK YUSEF:

STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

ELZHI: LIVE PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS:

LIVE PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

KANYE WEST: STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

TARREY TORAE:

STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

LUPE FIASCO:

LIVE PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

ROY AYERS:

LIVE PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION + OPENING ACT

J.IVY:

STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

NO I.D. : STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE/ARRANGEMENT/SONGWRITING

MONIE LOVE:

LIVE PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

J.IVY:

STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

SIUC BLACK WOMEN EXPO:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER & HEADLINER

RHYMEFEST:

STUDIO RECORDED VOCAL PERFORMANCE CONTRIBUTION

WCIU'S THE JAM TV SHOW THEME SONG:CO-WRITER

VENUE + EVENT PERFORMANCES
HIDEAWAY LIVE, LONDON,UK · DAGANHAM COLLEGE, LONDON, UK •

NEWHAM COLLEGE, LONDON, UK • THE APPLE TREE, LONDON, UK ·

MAUMAU, LONDON, UK · GIBSON AMPHITHEATER, LOS ANGELES, CA •

LOLLAPALOOZA 2008, CHICAGO • HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO ·

FOX THEATER, DETROIT, MI • AMERICA'S CENTER CONVENTION COMPLEX, ST LOUIS , MO •

ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008, NEW ORLEANS, LA • EBONY MAGAZINE BLACK FAMILY REUNION TOUR: USA TOUR

• STAR PLAZA THEATER, INDIANA • WGN MORNING NEWS CHICAGO, IL

​ • LEGENDS OF HIP HOP TOUR - USA TOUR • THE JAM MORNING SHOW CHICAGO, IL

And a few more Hats....​
Co-Producer & Creator of the live music series, The Rewind & Play Music Series

Show creator & Producer of N.B.A. (no boys allowed) Open Mic Series

Film Director of various music videos (for Nialand)

Show production curator for several Nialand featured performances

Assistant Production manager for several music festivals & live music concerts in partnership with

Whitman And Associates

&

Alafia Productions.

Owner & Operator of DreamLoud Creative Group

(a creative media production company & artist /entrepreneur development firm)