Nyla joins forces so “We Can Believe In”!
Nailah Thorbourne aka NYLA, arrives with a brand new pop release “We Can Believe In”. An esteemed songwriter having featured on records by the likes of Sean Paul, SneakBo, Stylo & Kranium and produced and written with Jennifer Lopez and Christina Aguilera, NYLA has lent her vocals to some of the globes biggest chart hits including Billboard top 100 platinum record “Light It Up”, Major Lazer’s remix of Ed Sheeran’s grammy nominated track “Shape Of You” and Strobe!’s electro-pop tune “Good Vibe”.
Establishing herself as one of the world’s sought-after performers especially within the dance circuit. Featuring French producers Paul Secondi and Monarques, “We Can Believe In” is a catchy, soulful laden pop tune that is both easy-listening and a certified sunshine jam – a technically astute production that is completed by NYLA’s distinct Caribbean inspired vocals.
Kingston, Jamaica-born singer Nyla discovered her voice in her local church. She joined Jamaica’s Music Theatre Company for four years, which ultimately inspired her to pursue a career in music. In 2004, she formed reggae/R&B act Brick & Lace alongside her sisters Nyanda and Tasha, which regularly performed in and around Kingston. When they finished high school, however, they made a move to Miami, at which point Tasha left the group, making them a duo. Brick & Lace signed to Akon’s Kon Live label and released their debut album “Love Is Wicked” in 2007, followed by a string of hits including “Done It To Me”, “Never Never” and “Take Me Back.” They also toured internationally, opening for Gwen Stefani on her Sweet Escape Tour.
In 2011, Brick & Lace took an extended hiatus with the promise of a new album to be released independently at some point in the future. Around the same time, Nyla, Nyanda, and Tasha teamed up with another of their sisters, Candace, to form Bloodline, a songwriting team who were responsible for composing songs for high-profile artists, including “I’m Into You” and “Follow the Leader” for J-Lo, “Around the World” for Christina Aguilera, and “Say Yes” for Nicole Scherzinger.
Brick & Lace disbanded as each sister wished to explore solo opportunities. Nyla’s solo material utilized a similar combination of pop, R&B, and reggae. Over the course of her career, she released the singles “Stand Up”, “Body Calling”, “Selecta” and a collaboration with dancehall artist Redsan “Touch Me There”. She worked with a number of Jamaican producers along the way, such as Noah Issa, Jus Eazy, Corey Chase, and Mucka Hill. In 2015, Nyla worked with globally recognized electronic/dancehall act Major Lazer on the track “Light It Up” that saw release in 2016, and once again asserted her presence in music charts worldwide.
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