Toni Nielson
Los Angeles, CA | Established. Jan 01, 2003 | MAJOR
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The track originally started out as just tyDi & Toni Neilson working together in an NYC studio, but thankfully Finnish duo Maison & Dragen were added to the mix and added the energy and big room intensity it needed. The track wastes no time getting to the chase with a powerful opening that slowly tails off into a smooth piano build, letting Toni Nielson’s magnificent vocals shine, ushering in an anthemic, driving synth laden drop. Of the packed music Monday we had yesterday, this may be the gem of them all. Watch out for Maison & Dragen this year, they will be making some noise. “Walk On Water” is part of tyDi’s “When I Go” EP that features 4 originals and an outstanding remix from Arnej. - Fresh New Tracks
Next on the E.P. is ‘Walk On Water’, a progressive house track. It opens up with a big intro followed by stunning vocals by Toni Nielson. The only way to describe this track is amazing. The vocals really add to the song which is already great. This song should definitely receive a lot of play time in the clubs. - Electronica Oasis
The best kind of music is that which makes you feel, and Finnish producer duo Maison & Dragen have done just that. They’re out with a brand new progressive trance production featuring the captivating vocals of Toni Nielson.
We’re usually used to epic big room productions from the duo, like Colloseum, Wow and Rio de Janeiro, they’re now out with a brilliant production with warm synth melodies and a bassline that hypnotizes. Extremely emotive, and uplifting, this is definitely one tune that any dance music enthusiast can get lost to. To top it off, Singer/Songwriter Toni Nielson, does a splendid job with just the right amount of passion in her vocals. - Bangin Beats
Discography
"Dead or Alive" Spencer & Hill feat. Toni Nielson (Kontor)
"Walk On Water" tyDi and Maison & Dragen feat. Toni Nielson (Armada)
"Hit Me" Ilia Darlin (EMI)
"Last Train Home" Paty Cantu (EMI)
"Invincible" Xelle (Independent)
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Toni Nielson was born with the passion for music. At the young age of three, she declared to her mother that she would become a singer when she grew up. By the age of five, Toni stood onstage in a local Rhode Island pageant in her hometown and reaffirmed her passion to sing. She, then, grabbed the mic from the pageant host’s hands and walked away with it as the crowd applauded in amusement, which also grabbed her the First Runner Up title. By the first grade, Toni was writing music and playing piano without any formal training. Her musical talent was recognized at the age of six by her elementary school music and choir teacher, and she diligently studied with him well into her high school years. By the 7th grade, Toni’s middle school drama teacher encouraged her to audition for Talent America. Toni went onto the National’s to win 4th place overall in the singing competition and 1st place in acting (which Debra Messing had won the year prior).
During her developing songwriting and artist career, Toni has been featured in a 2008 Mazda3 US commercial, and that same year, she was featured through Clear Channel alongside Rihanna, Sean Kingston, Kat Deluna and Robin Thicke, on every Clear Channel music station in the US. Since that time, Toni has performed in over 200 live shows throughout the United States and Canada, including a 2012 summer tour with Canadian/Somalian superstar K’Naan, and has been invited to perform on future tour dates.
In August 2011, Toni signed a prestigious publishing deal with BMG/Chrysalis. Since signing, Toni has co-written Ilia Darlin’s first single “Hit Me” alongside Billy Mann and Dave Schuler, which was released in January 2012. Toni has co-written “Invincible” for the group, Xelle, which was released in February 2012 for a national LGBT campaign. Additionally, she has written the singles “Last Train Home” and “Contigo” for Mexican superstar, Paty Cantu, co-written “Arcade” with Esmee Denters for Esmee’s solo project, and has collaborated with Anthony Preston on co-writes for Avicii and Afrojack.
Toni has had the opportunity to work with Billy Mann (Pink, Cher, Celine Dion), Dave Schuler (Pink, Esmee Denters), Andy Marvel (Jason Derulo, Celine Dion), Anthony Preston (Britney Spears, Afrojack), Caleb Shrieve (Jennifer Lopez), Jon Siebels (Eve 6), Machopsycho (Pink, Cher), Tracklacers (Pink, Christina Aguilera) on various projects and has collaborated with many songwriters, producers, and artists at BMG, EMI, Universal Music Group, MBK Entertainment, Sony, and Armada.
As an unsigned recording artist and since securing the BMG deal, Toni has written and been a featured vocalist on released singles such as tyDi "Walk On Water" (Armada), Spencer & Hill "Dead or Alive" (Kontor), and Maison & Dragen "Immortal Love" and "Out of Control" (Armada - Captivating Sounds). "Immortal Love" crossed over as a US single and was released on NOW That's What I Call Music’s sister EDM compilation album, NOW That's What I Call A Workout vol. 3, and "Out of Control" is on hold for the upcoming NOW That's What I Call A Workout album. Additionally, Toni co-wrote and features on Emilio Rojas "Last One Standing" and J Trill "Time Traveler".
Toni is currently in the process of securing a record deal.
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