Janessa-Nicole

Janessa-Nicole is an R&B singer-songwriter with a 90's soul. The NJ native is a passionate Pisces with soothing vocals. Janessa-Nicole grew up immersed in music and started singing at six years old. Her father was a singer and musician who played many instruments. 'Growing up, music was always around me in our house and church. My first exposure to R&B and Neo-Soul was through my parents' CD collection. I spent hours listening to Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Patti Labelle, and Jagged Edge. Eventually, I started developing a collection of my own. The first album I purchased was Moodring by Mya.' By the age of twelve, she was songwriting. 'I was shy and music became my world. Songwriting and photography became a way to express myself and pay homage to artists that inspired me.' Her biggest influences are Anita Baker, Alicia Keys, Aaliyah, Beyonce’, and Brandy. 'I knew I wanted to be a singer when I saw the Fallin’ video on 106 & Park. Alicia Keys's style, talent, and authenticity was refreshing.'

Janessa-Nicole’s album, Love On The Menu is a conceptual work exploring love through a conversation between Issa and Lawrence from Insecure. Love On The Menu analyzes mental health, love, anxiety, and insecurities. 'Each track is curated around Issa and Lawrence's conversation on season four. I see myself in Issa’s character from her mirror scenes, to finding her purpose, and overcoming insecurities. I hope the album creates a space for healing.'