Cleveland-born singer-songwriter Nicole Marie recently teamed up with New York-based hip-hop producer Vinny Idol on her new single “Days Are Harder,” a catchy soul/R&B tune about perseverance. The single, which just came out, represents years of hard work.

Marie started performing locally at age 7 and even auditioned for Star Search at age 10. One of the runners up for Fox 8 Cleveland Idol, Marie has also performed on New York’s Rock Me TV.

She recently formed a partnership with the Cleveland City Mission, and will donate all proceeds from the song to the City Mission to help provide food and shelter for people in need.

“We are making a difference with music,” she says. “It’s my mission and passion to help people, and I am so happy I can do it through music.”

Additionally, she just released a new music video for “Days Are Harder.” Her first-ever music video, it was filmed in Cleveland and opens with a shot of the Rock Hall.

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This article appears in Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2016.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

3 replies on “Local Singer-Songwriter Nicole Marie to Donate Proceeds from New Single to Cleveland City Mission”

  2. That is how you give back Nicole I love that type of City Love I like to call it.. take care of home and it will take care of you I hope your song goes strait to the top Marie .. again congratulations 🙂

  3. Thank you World Class Maid Services, and WETV !! I appreciate all your support! Cleveland is my hometown and all the love I am getting is so special to me. It’s all about giving back, I am happy to be able to do this through Music., and I am hoping my song will make a difference.

    Love Always
    Nicole Marie

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