NICKEISHIA BARNES

About NICKEISHIA BARNES

Nickeishia’s Bio

Rejuvenating, soulful, subtle, crystal-clear-thriller are the terms used to describe the Jamaican born International Music powerhouse Nickeishia Barnes. Her vocals effortlessly ease through the musical genres Jazz, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Reggae Soul, Hip Hop, World Dance Music, and Jamaican Dancehall. This multi-talented singer, rapper, songwriter, poet, author, and emerging producer, without a doubt is heading for super stardom. Her vocal prowess has been likened to the greats Arethra Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill and the Queen of Reggae Marcia Griffiths.
From the stages of The Digicel Rising Stars competition Nickeishia Barnes has forged a path of success with her musical career, gracing all the major stages of musical festivals in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Nickeishia’s live performances are a sight to behold, as you are transported into her world of love, laughter, joy, sadness, struggle, healing, insecurities, family, motherhood, sacrifice, triumph and victory, this has been translated to her recordings in the studio as her sense of openness and vulnerability draws the listeners closer and closer craving more of this dynamic, versatile artiste. Thus far her catalogue of works include her impressive renditions of “Everybody Needs Someone To Love”, “Tonight’s the Night” produced by the legendary Donovan Germaine of The Pent House records fame, which has allowed Nickeishia to collaborate with Buju Banton on tracks yet to be released. Her collaborative efforts have also seen her work with Anthony B lifting her amazing voice against child abuse especially molestation in the aptly titled track “Dirty Step Daddy” which has gotten rave International reviews. Her smooth and agile vocals can be heard on tracks produced by Jam2 productions “Sweetest Mistake”, and a massive song favourite by her ever growing fan-base “In Love (Sha-la-la)” produced by Mario Lawrence of Music Factory and her friend Taffi Bryson of Psi Phi Productions. Her warm personality and great work ethic has seen her pen songs and record for musical producers Bobby Digital of Digital B Productions issuing a sweet sexy song called “Come Alive”, Ernie Wilks of Mista Wilks Production, Shocking Vibes Production, and J’Island Productions as well as Flava Squad Productions where her single on the Evolution rhythm “Leaving On A Jet Plane” is on constant rotation on the airwaves in Jamaica and Italy. Lookout for Nickeishia Barnes; she is on the verge of exploding on the musical scenes. This time, like never before.

















Album Headline: Wounded In Love

This 7 tracks mini album gets right to the essence of establishing Nickeishia's vocal style. Opening with an acapella styled track, Nickeishia explains that a boy has stolen her heart and has left her "Wounded In Love". The twist however is that she is not complaining about the wound, she actually loves it!!

Showcasing her style in the lover’s rock genre, "I cry no no, no" is a sure shot, and her hint of R&B dexterity is evident in the song "Suffocating".

For fans getting to know Nickeishia and her style, Wounded In Love is the perfect introduction. For fans familiar with the singles she has released, this EP is reassurance that this is a star in the making who has a secure place in music history!!