J NicoleJasmine "J Nicole" Macklin, a native of Jackson, MS, discovered her passion for music and poetry at a young age, nurtured by her education and church roots. She began singing in church and went on to perform in school choirs and ensembles, most notaby leading Total Praize, the student-led gospel ensemble at the Mississippi School of the Arts. Under her leadership, the group performed background vocals for Sherry Pruitt and Jeff Stone. She later served as a member, section leader, and student director for the renowned Tougaloo College Concert Choir.A versatile creative, J Nicole is both a songwriter and composer. She released her debut single, "FaithWalk", in 2022 and is currently working on her first EP, Journey 2 Destiny. Blending gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and soul, her sound defies traditional gospel labels while maintaining authenticity. Poetry has been a lifelong form of expression for J Nicole, beginning in her teenage years as a means of coping and connection. She began performing spoken word during her time at the Mississippi School of the Arts and Tougaloo College, releasing her debut spoken word single, "Transparency, Pt. 1", in 2023. Confessions of a Young Poet, is her first book release. Read More Read Less