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Ronicle "Niko" Ellison

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Ronicle “Niko” Ellison singer/songwriter/vocal arranger/producer

Suffolk, VA

Member since 2007

Interested In: Studying Online, Collaborating Online, Gigging and Jamming Offline, Meeting Musicians
Categories: Producer, Performer, Songwriter, Arranger, Music Futurist
Instruments: Voice
Genres: Funk, Gospel, Urban/Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop/Rock

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About Me

Ronicle “Niko” Ellison is a singer/songwriter/vocal arranger/producer who grew up in a musical household and was influenced by his father, Tommy Ellison, a member of the Platters in the 70’s & early 80’s. Niko’s expansive knowledge of music in multiple genres and his talent for emulating the vocal styles of prominent artists earned him a spot in the U.S. Air Force Band(AFB) where he travels all over the country entertaining civilians, dignitaries, and celebrities. As a company Laniko Music has song placements in All My Children, Boston Public, and Showtime’s Soul Food in addition to collaborations with Erik Griggs(No Air), Huey Lewis & the News(Soulsville), Anthony Beverly(“Silky Soul” Maze Tribute album), James Gardiner(Denise Williams), and many other songwriters/producers throughout the music industry.

Websites:
www.lanikomusic.com/
www.myspace.com/lanikomusic
www.youtube.com/LanikoMusicTV
www.twitter.com/Nikosings
www.nikosings.blogspot.com/
www.linkedin.com/in/nikoellison

Public Profile URL

http://go.berkleemusic.com/Laniko

Experience & Education

Current

Lead Vocalist/Auditions Coordinator/Guest Artist C for USAF Heritage of America Band

February 2011 to Present (about a year)

Schedules and directs vocal rehearsals. Auditions instrumentalists, vocalists and audio professionals for a 55 member music organization. Organization's liaison to various music industry trade , technical journals, universities, colleges, and applicable music societies

Lead Vocalist for Air Force Band of the Golden West

October 2004 to Present (over 7 years)

Performs as lead vocalist in Popular Music Combos & Jazz Ensembles for civilian communities throughout California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Nevada, supporting 10 Air Force Bases, 5 Air Force Reserve Wings, and 5 recruiting squadrons in over 500 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners.

CEO for Laniko Music

January 2004 to Present (over 8 years)

Laniko Music is a boutique songwriting and production company specializing in the development of “high quality” musical and multimedia products in the Hip Hop, R&B, and Gospel genres. We service adult R&B consumers, Artists, Publishers, Labels, Television, Film, and other Media Companies.

Education

Dual Master Certificate in Music Business/Songwriting at Berklee College of Music Online

2008 to 2009 (1 years)