Nicole Ariana

What’s the term for a woman who is talented, cool and business smart? Oh right, bad bitch. Halifax is about to lose one its baddest. Local R&B/hip-hop artist Nicole Ariana (AKA Nicole Curry) is leaving the Halifax scene with a final show as part of the NSCC: Presents series. A graduate of the music business program herself, Curry is set to move to Toronto in the new year to work for the Feldman Agency, which represents many commercially successful Canadian musicians.

Nicole Ariana's recent five-song release, 4 Seasons, is packed with slow sexy jams that were admittedly a bit awkward to play for her mom. The EP includes collaborations with Cam Smith, Kayo and Austin "Aux" Jennings. Describing a trusting relationship with her collaborators, and pointing to Jennings' home (she lives just down the street with singer Samm Splash and boyfriend Alex Bueller, who has stepped in as DJ at live shows), Curry describes a tight-knit and supportive hip-hop community that she's reluctant to leave. "I feel like there's a [hip-hop] renaissance happening in Halifax right now. There are so many talented people and stuff is really happening. People are starting to get recognized," says Curry. "I almost don't want to leave because I'm getting to a point where I've got all these friends and it's super-easy to be like 'Hey give me a beat, let me record this!' I've got all these talented people that I know and so much good stuff is happening."

With her talent, ambition and inside understanding of the Canadian music industry, good stuff is going to keep happening for Curry. Say a goodbye for now and last class bash around at the NSCC: Presents Weirdo Click, the WAYO, Nicole Ariana and DJ iSmith this Friday - Allison Higgins, The Coast

Nova Scotian recording artist Nicole Ariana just released her debut EP, and along with it came a track already given the magical Dingus treatment. Between her sultry, soulful vocals and Dingus’s added layers and booming bass, it’s a work of art indeed. - 1833.fm

Nicole Ariana gives a few lessons on how to be cool in her new video for "Everytime", featuring Weirdo Click's XXX CLVR. Tyler Ross from Our Dynasty Our Destiny, videographer to the stars. - The Coast

Halifax artist Nicole Ariana is about to make her mark on the urban music scene with her debut video for her single “Everytime” featuring XXX CLVR (Weirdo Click). This track combines old school Hip Hop with a new female flow, something previously untapped on the East Coast. - See more at: http://www.bringyaehgame.com/nicole-ariana-everytime-feat-xxx-clvr-official-video/#sthash.U5fg4ujm.dpuf - BringYaEHGame

This girl is bursting with soul, talent, good looks and determination. Having known Nicole and watch her evolve over the years has been truly inspiring. If your looking for an artist whos going to shake up the Canadian airwaves then Nicole is your girl. Recently Nicole has been working on her first music video for Everytime. HYH will proudly debut the vid once its done. Until then check out this beauty follow her on twitter @sheisnicole902. - See more at: http://www.hyhtracks.ca/blog/nicole-ariana-everytime-ft-kid-klvr#sthash.38PyULNS.dpuf - HYHTracks.com

Nicole Ariana stuns in every way imaginable with hot new songs off her extremely new (try three days old) EP, 4 Seasons. Its pure goodness and love so run to the CKDU lobby for 5:30pm (and again at the Coho at 8). - The Coast

Check out Halifax’s vocal goddess Nicole Ariana's new EP! This girl is making a huge name for herself with her Hip-Hop/RnB/Pop fusion sound. The EP features Cam Smith X Kayo X Aux Jennings. - Sunken Sounds

This came across my inbox and it definitely deserved a post. Halifax, Canada artist Nicole Ariana delivers her new single “Everytime,” which features XXX CLVR. Nicole plans to release her debut solo EP “Just Tonight” in July.

Directed by Tyler Ross. - Boi-1da.net