A performer since he was old enough to count, it was obvious Nic Nice had the talent to become one of hip-hop's greatest entertainers. Ultimately, it will be that special 'it' quality and confidence about him that will make him a hip-hop legend.Born in Brooklyn, but raised in the South, Nic's delivery exudes a blend of northern exposure and southern hospitality. His candor, wittiness, and down to earth nature reflect in his music as it is refreshingly deliberate, responsible and fun. 'What I like most about Nic is that he stays true to who he is and doesn't try to be someone he's not', says Mike Levine, co-producer on Nic's latest release, In The Nic Of Time: The Prelude.
It was no coincidence that Nic's debut EP, In The Nic Of Time: The Prelude, was released on the 4th of July. The son of two entrepreneurs, Nic learned early on the importance of independence and building his own business. So in 2004, he started his own entertainment company, Urb Entertainment. His goal was to create music and provide services that would help to redefine urban music and entertainment. It was then that Nic began working on his opus. 'First, I wanted to build the foundation and then I wanted to come out with an EP that would give people a taste of what's to come, hence 'The Prelude'. I'm currently working on completing In The Nic Of Time: The Album and look forward to getting my music out there', Nic offered during a recent interview. When he's not performing, hustling, or networking, Nic's in the studio working on his music. 'I know I got a lot to offer, but it takes work to build on your craft. I just want to be the best artist that I can be.
' While things may seem like they're finally starting to happen for Nic Nice, it has been a long road just to get to this point. It wasn't easy growing up poor and often ridiculed. 'We were really poor growing up, especially when my parents spilt up. I mean we had to buy our school clothes from the Goodwill or local thrift shop and being embarrassed by it. I remember going to school being scared somebody would recognize their shirt or something. I tried not to let it bother me. I figured one day I'd blow up and then nobody could say anything to me'. Nic somehow maintained that quiet confidence and it helped him through hard times and bad experiences. 'I just figured it had to get better and through hard work and god's will, it did.
' His resiliency and determination allowed him to defy the odds that many of his peers faced. 'Going to college was when things really changed for me. I was older and had chance to start over. Plus I was hustling on the financial aid tip, so it gave me money I never had before', Nic says with laugh. Though Nic showed signs of greatness early on, it wasn't until college that he had a chance to develop his talent. 'I remember hosting my own campus TV show my sophomore year, just trying to get out there. Then I started doing talent shows and got involved on campus.
' He would eventually pledge Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
, which gave him the platform and opportunity to let his personality and talent shine. Under the bright campus lights of Greek life, Nic blossomed as he would go on to opened for celebrity acts at concerts, act in plays, host events and television shows. 'I remember when Nic had Nic Week 2000. It was a week of events that Nic was having for the community. People thought he was wild for trying to do something like that. Mostly Greek organizations would weeks like that. Not too many people could've pulled that off, but ...
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