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NICOLAH releases new single ‘Holiday’

Cumbrian singer-songwriter NICOLAH, fresh from playing her first headline show as part of Islington Proms is ready to share her new single, ‘Holiday’.

Holiday, mixed and mastered by Warner Music’s Axel Lang and Abbey Road’s Christian Wright, sounds like a summer anthem. Think Jade Bird meets Jungle. It’s both a lament and a celebration. With lyrics like “in the winter there can be paradise.”

Nicolah explains “I often see life from two sides of the same coin,and I battle with these sides in my head. What I have to come back to is Hope.” With this simple but complex message, Nicolah encourages listeners to look for hope in the darkness.

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NICOLAH shares new single ‘Out of the Pie’

Cumbrian singer-songwriter NICOLAH, fresh from performing in play, Section 28 & the Queer State directed by Kay Adsheadat the Alexander Palace is ready to share her new single ‘Out of the Pie’, out now.

Nicolah explains, “This song epitomizesmy journey of the last 19 years. The emotional discord that has been playing in my heart, mind and the world I see around me. In the same vain as ‘Olivers Army’ by Elvis Costello & ‘Love it if we made it’ by The 1975, ‘Out of the Pie’ is a tongue in cheek banging anthem. An elegant and bold mix of soring melody & deep dark thought provoking lyrics like...”make up theories to survive...”

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Nicolah - ‘Waiting On You’

Have you ever been waiting for someone of something to enter your life and change it for the better? On this, the first day of the new year, She Makes Music is proud to present to you the premiere of Cumbrian singer-songwriter Nicolah's video for her new single 'Waiting on You'. View it below.

Nicolah explains, “I wrote this song unintentionally as a love song, but soon realised it’s as much a love letter to myself as to anyone else. It is, I guess, what I wish I’d known at age 13.” 'Waiting on You' is a gorgeous, timeless song, about self acceptance. Its message is entwined in love for another and love for self. Putting the focus back on the individual and with lyrics like "I see your failure and still I like you...” invites listeners to see their imperfections as wholeness.

This sentiment is also reflected in the comforting visuals directed by Max Denoist in which Nicolah walks down various streets carrying a red package which she gifts to a number of different strangers. The parcel turns out to simply be a mirror encouraging them to accept what they see and embrace it. The perfect way to kick start 2019!

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I learned How to Love From My Momma

I watched my mom love unconditionally and unapologetically my entire life. My dad hurt her so many times, but she always had her door open if he needed it. She always had a plate ready if he was hungry, or extra clothes lying around if he was underdressed.

I watched my mom forgive every person who ever did her wrong over time. I couldn’t understand it.

I gave her such a hard time from years 13-17. 4 years of disobedience, slick comebacks, and breaking curfew, and she still loved me more than life itself.  

I watch her pray for her enemies my entire life. She wished good on good people, and good on bad people. I was never as strong as she is. When I was hurt by an ex, I wished him bad, I prayed for you to fall down some steps and break your leg.

Then I forgave you, and asked god for forgiveness. Not my mom

Her birthday was another reminder of how beautiful she’s becoming with age.

Each year, she makes a little more effort to be a better person

I learned how to love from you momma

She always tries to see the best in people. Not naive to how evil some can be ...sometimes…

I reached for her when I fell in love Senior year of High school. He was one of my best friends, but I never told him (eventually I did). I had to learn to just love him for who he was, and not for my own gains.

I reached for my momma when I met him in a new form my senior year of college. 4 years of learning how to love from her…

And I think I finally got it down packed.

-I’ve learned

“Hey Ma” Chance The Rapper 

“All Night” Beyonce