about nique love rhodes
freedom rocker
…WHO JUST HAPPENS TO RAP.
Nique Love Rhodes is a multi-hyphenate hip-hop artist and renaissance woman from Detroit, Michigan with the mission, musical and otherwise, to set souls on fire and contribute positive vibes in the world. Imagine the spirit of Bob Marley, the conscious and thoughtful content of a Lauryn Hill or Common with the confidence of Jay-Z, and you’ll get somewhat of an idea of she has to offer musically - what she calls “liberation hip-hop music.” Pulling from a wide variety of sounds and influences, Nique Love Rhodes creates music that is for the people to inspire the people. Infused with universal truths, Nique’s music elevates positive vibrations within the universal collective conscience, and promotes social awareness and responsibility.
For her live show, Nique transforms from a conscious MC to a freedom-fighting rocker. Leading a multi-faceted ensemble of musicians know as the NLR Experience, her interactive shows fuse hip-hop music with jazz and rock to create a dynamic live musical experience a la the Roots meets Rage Against the Machine meets N.E.R.D. Nique has performed at major festivals and headlined venues including the South by Southwest Music Festival (Texas), the North by Northeast Music Festival (Toronto), Dally in the Alley (Detroit), and the famous Nuyorican Poets Café (New York City). Nique has independently released two studio albums - Against All Odds and The NLR Experience, which are both available on all streaming platforms. She is currently in production of a new creative content, including an EP and album series.
While music with a positive message has been at the forefront Nique’s brand, she extends her passion to initiatives that are rooted in community and culture. She is the co-founder of D.Cipher, a music mastermind collective dedicated to advancing the Detroit and Michigan music economy through collaboration and partnerships. She has also launched her philanthropic music based initiative, Rise Up Higher, which uses music as a tool for social good. Nique seamlessly blends the worlds of culture + creativity + business through her creative consulting agency and idea hub, Culture Since 88. Nique Love Rhodes is a graduate of Spring Arbor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Ministry.
My philosophy
As a human being and artist, it is my mission to be a conduit of love, set souls on fire and contribute to positive vibes in the world one. I use music as a tool for liberation and to spark critical thinking. I believe that we all are “Everyday Revolutionaries”—people with infinite potential to make a great impact on this world and in the lives of ourselves and others. It is my desire to provide the soundtrack to that revolution. Peace and Love. Positive Vibes Only.
-NLR
MY Manifesto
WE WILL NOT BE DEFINED BY OUR ENVIRONMENT BUT BY BEING CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD.
WE WILL BE ONE WITH THE UNIVERSE AND EACH OTHER.
WE WILL PROMOTE LOVE, PEACE, AND UNITY THROUGH SHOWING LOVE TO ALL PEOPLE.
WE WILL NOT ALLOW THE STATUS QUO TO DICTATE OUR WORTH AS INDIVIDUALS.
WE WILL NOT ALLOW PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES TO SHAPE OUR FUTURE, WE WILL SHAPE OUR OWN DESTINY AND FUTURE BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONE ANOTHER.
WE WILL SPEAK THE TRUTH, STAND FOR JUSTICE, AND BE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE WORLD.
WE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ACTIONS and OUR COMMUNITY.
WE WILL RISE UP ABOVE ANY CHALLENGES IN OUR WAY.