Nicole Shortland, born 6 March 1996 in London, England, is an English singer‑songwriter. She first emerged as a member of the pop‑R&B group SoundGirl, releasing the single "Don't Know Why" in 2011, which entered the UK Singles Chart at number 45. After the group split in 2012, Shortland launched her solo career, issuing the debut single "Intro Intro" in 2012 and following it with "Where I’m Coming From" in 2013. Her breakthrough came with "Little Nikki Says" in 2013, a track that reached number 53 on the UK chart and was featured in Boohoo.com’s first shoppable music video; the single was also used in the brand’s Autumn/Winter advertisement. She later collaborated with Maxsta on "Wanna Go" which peakied at number 43, and co‑wrote "Towers" for Little Mix’s Salute. In 2014, she appeared on DJ Fresh vs. TC’s "Make U Bounce" and performed on The Voice UK in February 2019.
