NokioNokio, which stands for Nasty On Key In Octave, is known for his deep and insightful lyrics and is the 'smooth' baritone you hear in the group's vocals. Also a music major, Nokio plays classical trumpet, keyboard and piano. Nokio is the serious production man in the group, with aspirations to go on to study music business and production.. Studios are like home and beats come very easily to this talented, young man. "He's amazing," boasts Sisqo. "He's so versatile, he can flip styles and moods from rock to hip hop to gospel to R&B. He sets the mood of the song with the track and takes the listener where he is."
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Welcome to NOKIO's web page. NOKIO is actually an acronym for Nasty On Key In Octave. In an interview with the staff of 107.5 WBLS Nokio stated (paraphrased) that he wanted people to correctly pronounce his name(No Key Yo) as well as have the correct spelling. it's "N-O-K-I-O baby" Nokio is the youngest Dru Hill member, he's 20. Yes Only 20. "He sets the mood of the song with the track and takes the listener where he is" - Sisqo Everyone knows that kid who wants to make music. You know the one, he spends all his time making beats and tryin to tell you how he is gonna be the next super-producer makin hits. |
Every once in a while one of these dreamers makes it big locally, winnin talent shows and performin at the local high school/college/church show. Sometimes they can even parlay that into a spot on the local fm dial. But how often does one make the leap from local talent to the national scene? not very often, But every once in a while, be it by luck or plain out hard work,this loner, this dreamer makes it big. We all know Teddy, Face, Jimmy and Terry, and their brethren. They all made it big, penning hits for some of music's biggest stars. And they all started as nothing more than local talent. Enter the N-Tity. With a name standing for Nasty on Key In Octave, Nokio has dreams of becoming one of r&b's next big music-makers.With production credits on tracks including "Satisfied", "April Showers", and "All Alone", he is one of the names behind some of Dru Hill's tightest tracks.A self-described "loner" before joining up with Woody,Sisqo and Jazz, Nokio has spent most of his young life trying to fulfill his dreams of owning a business and working in the music industry. Armed simply with talent, a keyboard and a strong desire for success, he did all he could to make his dreams come true. And a chance meeting with a music executive put him on track to becoming a reality. Goodbye "local"....hello Big-time... Just The Facts Nokio: Fact Sheet at Polygram.com Tamir--Sounds Tight--What Does It Mean? stubborn? Oh yeah.. Music Is The Thing The business side of things Where the plaques come from You can't work all the time I'm assuming it's about aquatics and stuff.. oh well.. |
