ARTIST
DIRECTORY
Khalila
(K.Nice) was born and raised in Houston, Texas.
At an early age, she discovered a love for
good music listening to an archive of vinyl
records that belonged to her parents. As a
young teen, Khalila (K. Nice) auditioned with
Houston girl group, Girls Tyme, now known
as Destiny's Child. Such opportunities gave
her confidence to believe in herself and talents.
She continued on her journey in music by performing
many of her written poems and songs at local
community-focused events and open-mics / performance
venues in the Houston area including Red Cat
Jazz Café, G's & Z's, and Muddy
Waters. Khalila (K. Nice) later won 1st place
in a local talent contest with Boogie Down
Productions held at Texas Southern University
inspiring her to pursue becoming a professional
independent recording artist.
With her
southern style and prolific songwriting abilities,
the vocalist established a Neo-soul sound
in- fluenced by the likes of artists such
as MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Jill
Scott, India Arie, and Chrisette Michele.
Khalila (K. Nice) describes her music saying,
"My music is a genuine Neo-Improv. I
tend to twist lyrics and use my voice as a
tool to express what is new, yet old…to
awake the conscious minds of listeners worldwide
and to share my life experiences through song
in hopes to uplift others." The songbird
later featured along with Houston's own Se7en
"the Poet", Billy Sorrell, Billy
D. Washington, and Kier Spates for "HBO
Comedian" Ali Siddiq in the comedy classic
"You Should Have Married Your Momma"
held at the Stafford Civic Center in 2010.
Khalila
(K. Nice) debut album "Expressions of
Life" was independently released in 2010,
which is a collection of songs ranging from
R&B, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul to Jazz. The vocalist
has many supporters that love and commend
her lyrical style and impeccable delivery.
"Don't Waste Love", "Turn on
Ur Recorder", and "U Gotta Go"
are just a few of many songs deemed hit singles-
which are now available in digital stores.
Khalila
(K. Nice) readies her sophomore project "the
'Neo-Improv' EP Mix" with refreshing
new singles such as "Tell Me Baby",
"Pull Up to My Bumper", "Keep
Yo' Eye Open" and "Order in the
Court". Khalila (K. Nice) is self-determined,
humble and has taken the city of Houston by
storm. She's poised and focused delivering
great content and thought-provoking music
to her fans and general public. With the songstress
mixture of genres integrated with a flare
of Neo-soul, Khalila (K.Nice) is sure to rise
from the underground and attract mainstream
attention.
