Music
Watch this interview Kid Nick and Marz discuss production inspirations, biggest tips on working in the industry, and much more.
This playlist combines mellow, soulful vibes with a touch of R&B and electronic beats, perfect for unwinding or setting a chill, introspective mood. With tracks from Naomi Sharon, Drake, ESTA., and Billie Eilish, it offers a mix of sultry vocals and smooth rhythms that create a laid-back yet immersive experience.
About
Producer-musician-DJ Kid Nick’s sounds infuse melodic, dreamy keys on midtempo. Afrobeats, R&B, and house are a few of the genres that inspire their bouncy production.
Beyond production, Kid Nick is also an accomplished classically trained pianist. Hailing from the Bronx, Kid Nick began taking music lessons from their mother as early as 6 Y.O. and continued picking up additional instruments. Kid delved into the arts and explored musical theater, choir, and even orchestra. Inspired by artists like Jamie Foxx, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and many, many more, they channeled their love of music into playing for open mics and performances across the city. In 2022, Kid Nick released their first song “World Tour” with singer-songwriting Luvchild with over 70k streams across platforms. Their work has been featured in various outlets and campaigns such as R+, multicolor records, Nike, Visual Atelier 8, and more.
Kid Nick continues to connect with all up-and-coming artists to collaborate and make music production knowledge more accessible to young Black producers.