Nikki & Rich

Nikki & Rich
OriginCorona, California
Queens, New York, United States
GenresUrban, R&B, club/dance
Years active2008-2015
LabelsReprise Records (2008-2011)
Born Rich Inc (2011-2015)
MembersNikki Leonti
Rich Velonskis

Nikki & Rich was an R&B group, made up of Nikki Leonti & Rich Velonskis.

Career

Rich was looking for a vocalist and lyricist to collaborate with and he found Nikki. The two began working together in December 2008, writing and recording up in Rich's Hollywood Hills home studio. Nikki & Rich signed with Reprise Records in 2009 and set work on a debut album titled Everything. Following their departure from the label, the duo released an EP titled Finally Free on their official site for their fans on March 8, 2011. Additionally, they contributed a cover of the 1980s hit "Mr. Big Stuff" for the feature film Hop. They continued to tour throughout the year, with the release of their debut album (now titled Greatest Hits...) on digital services on September 27, 2011.

In 2015, Nikki & Rich announced their disbanding.

Discography

Albums

Year Title Chart peak positions Sales and certifications
U.S. U.S R&B
2011 Greatest Hits
  • Released: September 27, 2011
  • Label: Born Rich Inc
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EPs

  • Next Best Thing (2010)
  • Finally Free (2011)

Singles

  • "Cat & Mouse" (2009)
  • "Dreaming" (from Just Wright soundtrack) (2010)
  • "City Lights" (featuring Fabolous) (2011)
  • "Rainbow" (2011)
  • "Danger" (featuring Hayes) (2011)
  • "Same Kind of Man" (2011)

References

  1. ↑ "Pop-Soul Duo Nikki & Rich to Release Debut Album, Everything, on Reprise Records This Summer". www.marketwire.com. Retrieved February 3, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "HOP - Movie Production Notes". Cinemareview.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  3. ↑ "PowWeb". Nikkiandrich.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Nikki & Rich". Facebook.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
  5. ↑ "PowWeb". Nikkiandrich.com. Retrieved December 31, 2017.