Every now and again you hear a remarkable singer who has the potential to be a generational talent. The latest is Nicky Lawrence, a Canadian multi-hyphenate (recording artist, poet, actor, director). Nickyโs new single โMiddleโ will instantly remind you of all-time greats like Anita Baker and Jennifer Hudson.
Youโve perhaps seen Nicky on screen in the Netflix series Workinโ Moms and the Emmy-winning Schittโs Creek. In October, Lawrence will release her debut album Ugly Black Women, which is a reprise of her acclaimed Toronto stage production of the same name. The album will feature nine songs and nine poems.
โโUgly Black Womanโ is a window into my soul,โ says Nicky. โAs Black women we are consistently accused of being angry, yet UBW is a beautiful cacophony of sorts conjured up through the dissonance I feel with such a powerful stereotype. It is the depths of my emotional degradation, pain, sorrow, fears and joy. Itโs also a way for me to share so closely and relate with other Black women the suffering and the commonalities of hurt which we share without even necessarily knowing each other personally. This album has become a way of relating to all women no matter race or class.โ
Lawrence is currently in talks to bring the UBW stage show to the UK. She has a stellar voice, but even more importantly, she has a vital message to share.
Listen to โMiddleโ below, or find it on the streaming services.
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