I don't want to sing anymore

[@NikkiSimmons]

Hello friends. This was a hard video to make but I think it's the beginning of great things to come for me. I've worked very hard to be the type of singer I am right now but it's time to explore something different. Thank you for always supporting me

[@Technicolorslave]

I forgot to ask earlier. Does this mean no Anathema - Untouchable pt 1 & 2 cover? Ever? It's been.... 7 years.

[@NikkiSimmons]

@Nate l thank you!! I could definitely use some new resources. I've been thinking about completely deleting everything from my iTunes and starting completely fresh. I think I tend to fall into *comfort music* waaay too often and I don't expose myself to new tunes enough, so thank you for this!

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@wololoik9247 thank you

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@Technicolorslave hahaha I completely forgot about these songs. WHAT A TUNE THO. I mean, it's possible. if it enlivens something in me, I'm all for it.

[@NikkiSimmons]

@Nate l I just listened to your song!! it's nice :)

[@neko9699]

Neko is sad now ;-;

[@NikkiSimmons]

I'm sorry

[@kikiboone357]

Nick is Bad she’s awesome and she told me to say mini long is that I never know no one to see she’s the one who pushed me to be myself

[@JaCKal_646f67]

I discovered you from Cytus 2 game and after a year, poof! You quit singing and i support you to that.

[@NikkiSimmons]

well I'm not exactly quitting singing..just changing things up a little bit

[@laurenbabic]

There are times when I want to throw in the towel and days I want to quit. Take some time away and you WILL find your way back. I learn new things every single day. It’s an ongoing process and a daily battle. Here for you if you ever need to talk ❤️

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you Lauren. That means so much to me and especially coming from you, you rock goddess. Do you have an iPhone? Can we iMessage when you're back from tour?

[@christinartnd]

I could never be bored of your voice - you continue to amaze me. Saying this, I know exactly what you mean and I think lots of other singers can resonate with everything you’re saying ! I think one of my favourite feelings is feeling like you’re almost “done” with singing and then you suddenly sing something and for the first time in a really long time you’re like !!!! This sounds so good !!!! I kick ass. I totally agree with Lauren - take some time away and you will find that ❤️

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you Christina!! I feel the same way about you, especially with how different you make all your covers sound vs. the original. So unique and that's why people love you. You sound like Christina Rotondo. One of a kind. AND YES!! You get it. I just want that spark again. To feel in love with my voice and what I'm doing with it xxx

[@riahlutv7739]

Thank you so much for sharing and be transparent! I'm a "soft" singer and have been told growing up that I needed to be louder or sing higher, etc. I understand what you mean and I'm also a perfectionist lol it can really be too much at times. Have fun on this new chapter of your journey and enjoy learning more parts of your voice. I really looking forward to it! This really inspired me to find my voice and stay true to my authenticity. I definitely also love trying different genres. Music is so powerful ❤️

[@NikkiSimmons]

Your voice is SO beautiful. You are so inspiring to me. When I first heard you on your channel, I was like "whoa...there is a lot of character and personality behind those notes" and I fell in love!! It's really so awesome to hear someone who really knows who they are vocally and as a person. Your tone haunts me (in a good way) and I'm striving to find that magic in myself after hearing you make it happen so effortlessly. We'll have to collaborate on something soon.

[@riahlutv7739]

@@NikkiSimmons aww thank you so much for your kind words! It's funny because I feel I have so much to learn about my voice and feel like I'm just in the beginning. Isn't it so neat to see how all continue to learn about ourselves? Also, that we tend to be our own worst critics and that how we view ourselves is often different from others. I'm really grateful to have found your page because it's really easy to get caught up in the comparison game especially in music. But there is so much versatility in this realm. You are also so very creative and have longevity. Thank you for sharing your love for music with us 😊. I would love to collaborate with you soon!

[@MrTroxel]

Looked you up after playing No Straight Roads, I'm glad you kept singing because you did a great job with that track!

[@paul_domici]

I feel the same about playing guitar! I been playing my whole life and got really good at it but I'm taking a break and moving my artistic energy on to drawing and sketching!!! I Love it!!!

[@NikkiSimmons]

that's amazing!! I've always wished I could draw!

[@Rick_Cleland]

_Puffins shed the colourful outer parts of_ _their bills after the breeding season,_ _leaving a smaller and duller beak._

[@NikkiSimmons]

that's me. I hope y'all enjoy my dull beak.

[@franchoan01]

Bruh Sayu...

[@rebelScience]

Hey! Do you have any photos or stories from the time you worked with I, Omega guys? Would love to hear what you have to say/share about that time. Did you go into the studio or recorded your part at home? Did you meet the guys in real life? For people who don't know, Nikki is singing on this amazing prog-metal track: I, Omega "Shuddering At Calm Seas"

[@dougie630]

Don't give up your hopes and dreams I loved it when you collaborated with Johnathan Young on TEAM ROCKET (Double Trouble) so, my advice to you is to keep singing and keep the vibe rolling :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@dougie630]

No problem, just don't give up your musical career you have fans that want to hear more from you and if you give up you will lose your chance to shine

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@dougie630 I'm not giving up

[@dougie630]

@@NikkiSimmons bellisima, that's what I like to hear :)

[@dougie630]

Just keep focused on what you're doing and maybe one day you will make it to the top.

[@adrielsantander]

You have an incredible voice! It’s amazing how you’ve been growing up, and it’s great you want to be better! You’re going to do great things, and have our support for everything you do!

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you so much Adriel!! What a nice comment to read. it's really because of you and everyone else who supports me that I keep going

[@shadowofcallisto1560]

As an artist you have to be able to have a connection with your work so I totally understand the desire for change. I know that I get sick and tired of hearing my own songs... it’s a part of being the artist, producer and sound engineer all yourself... by the time the final product is shown to people I’ve heard them so many times that they aren’t fun to hear anymore and I’m nit picking them. I just choose to believe in that initial spark that inspired me to write it in the first place. I hope you find a sort of style or something that keeps the spark to create alive in you! Look forward to your next video!

[@NikkiSimmons]

YES. it's especially hard to stay passionate about your stuff when you're doing most or all of it by yourself. By the time it's out you're like ughhh...don't wanna hear that ever again. I hope changing things up will combat that feeling. I'm just over my tone in general.

[@XXwifaXX]

What you need is a vacation XD It is valid that you want to stop singing for a while, in fact we all do not escape something that we do very routine to explore new horizons, exploit our potential to the fullest and thus learn to know each other more and know how Take a break, then surprise us with the new things you have in mind I send you a big hug and I will give you a lot of success in your future projects.

[@NikkiSimmons]

YES I DO NEED A VACATION. YOU NAILED IT WITH THAT ONE

[@SyrexLeonGaming]

Please don't give up u always made my day ❤️

[@NikkiSimmons]

I'm not giving up just yet

[@Cool_Calm_Cam]

As only a recent fan, I've already fallen in love with your voice and your passion. As a singer myself, I fully understand what it's like to feel like there's nowhere else you can go. I was in choirs for so long, and I never thought I do something like punk or metal vocals, but after practicing and practicing, I'm pretty decent! And I only want to expand from there. You do you, Nikki, as long as you keep the passion and vibrancy in place, your fans will follow you everywhere. At the very least, this new fan will. 🌻

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you so much for this nice comment. I'm so glad I'm not alone in this. It's been really tough to come to face the fact that I haven't been having fun singing lately but it's really these words of encouragement that I needed to keep me going and trying new things. I wish you the best of luck in all your vocal adventures as well and I hope it always stays fun for you

[@Raagra]

At first i was shocked, but now i am happy to know you will explore different styles, this is totally awesome! :) i hope you find your inner child again and feel excited about singing :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

awww thank you!! this is such a nice comment. I want to find my inner child too!!

[@carllugay1241]

Your voice is definitely awesome and I thought this video was clickbait. Anyway, if you need time for yourself then you have all the freedom to do so. Just know that your fans (me included) will always be waiting for your return. Godspeed, Nikki, and may your path be clear.

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you. I'll be back next week with a new song in a different style haha

[@carllugay1241]

Looking forward to it!

[@HunterForsberg]

Really looking forward to seeing more from you ^.^ 🖤🔥

[@Stat1cS]

Many of us musicians/vocalists face this feeling over the years of doing what we do. It isn't easy creating music and it is physically/mentally draining to do what we do. I think you need a break from what you are currently doing and to take time focusing on other aspects of what is possible and make things more fresh for yourself. Try screaming and other singing techniques. Just like learning guitar, drums or anything else, the road of vocals is vast and endless! I wish you good luck with finding a new part of yourself.

[@NikkiSimmons]

You nailed it! The road to success on any instrument is vast and endless and what a great thing that it is

[@kevinfisher1345]

Exploring a new path, from one extreme of loud to another extreme of soft is fine. Great actually. But if you find yourself getting bored of hearing yourself and/or singing. Stop recording so much, just get out and enjoy singing just for the fun of singing. Having to record and edit all of that is a completely different task and job, which can take you away and remove you from the actual part of singing itself. Idk, hopefully it is just wanting to explore and expand your art, because I enjoy watching and hearing these .. but if not, you need to do want you need to do. Edit: Tbh, how I really found you (although think had heard you before) was with that co-lab _Into the Fire_ song in which you went from loud singing to growling to soft singing. I loved that interchanges, all the various background singings you added to it. And thought each individual part was prolly not best I had heard, but the range in styles all together was damn good.

[@NikkiSimmons]

I wish I could take some time away but I've made this my job and it's something that I need to keep building. I think I have a good grip on it from a "work" perspective, but in my spare time, exploring a different side that could possibly translate over into the work aspect of it is going to be good for me. Thank you for supporting

[@Yusio]

it's fascinating how no matter what type of art- whether its music, painting or something else, every artist goes through a realization that they're in a comfort zone and deciding what they want to do about it. I really understand what you mean- wanting to find more of YOU. Because I paint, I can imagine an artist who gets used to a certain palette or drawing a certain subject and thinking they've captured every angle of the model or knows every combination of that palette- and is now reaching for something new. The things you'll learn, and the rush you'll feel of discovering a new way to express emotion...! Of course, the growing pains and adjustment period of figuring out these new things will be frustrating, but being able to bring that back to the table and seeing how your voice and artistry evolves from it? It will all be worth it. Good luck with your artistic journey! looking forward to what lies ahead for you :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much!! if I can be honest, I've been quietly working on these things in the wings for about 2 months or so. I filmed a cover this week in the new style already and while it's not totally polished, it is a step in the right direction. I love your analogy to art because it's so true!! all artists of any medium must get a little bored when they become complacent or realize they've plateaued a bit. but that's easy to overcome if you have a creative and curious spirit.

[@caskymusic]

bruh nikki simmons is the real life PAFF rn

[@NikkiSimmons]

it's so true I can't even deny it at this point

[@not_caroll]

The break is always good for you, I am glad you are doing this for yourself! ❤️

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you, my love

[@chrisburnk95]

Been following you for around 5 years Ms. Simmons. I wish you the best of luck with your new direction. And I'm sure you will kick ass!

[@NikkiSimmons]

5 years!!! first of alll...thank you for being here. and thank you for supporting me in this change

[@Eriske1874]

I just picked up some of your stuff after after having heard you with drewsif and wondered to youtube to find this. Cant wait to hear more from you someday. True fans will wait so do you!

[@brandimakesmusic]

Y'know I feel like there is one thing that I'll never fully master without proper direction and that thing is open throat singing using laryngeal control. Every time I belt it feels like my larynx is about to come flying out of my mouth lol. But you do what is best for you, Ms. Simmons. I always love seeing you grow :D

[@NikkiSimmons]

I think you're so close dude!! It'll probably just click for you one day. You have a great voice!! Just keep playing with it :) Also thank you so much for sticking with me through everything. Love you, dude

[@preachrocks8457]

Miss Nikki you have a God given gift. Sometimes it helps to explore different avenues to put a few more tricks in the bag. Keep your light burning

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much

[@JgaGaming]

Nikki, your an amazing person. You have inspired many and you should do what you want to do. Just make sure to keep us updated on what you do. You should do what you need and want to do. Your amazing anyway.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much and thank you for supporting me :)

[@jordanblakely5871]

I found you from your new song Mystified, I loved the sound of it. Glad to see that you got back at it

[@isingrandomsongs]

I feel this 10000000%, lady. Sending love and support for your new vocal endeavors! You have a talent that’s pure, honest, and rare. You got this 🖤🖤🖤

[@isingrandomsongs]

Also, how in the absolute hell had I not subscribed yet? lol apparently I just creepishly have typed in your name on KZbin every time I wanted to watch your videos??? 😂😂😂

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha omg. thank you. you really inspire me as a singer because I can't do half the things you do and your TONE is so sultry and womanly and everything I want to be. You know I'm going to make you sing with me when you visit right??

[@isingrandomsongs]

Nikki Simmons OH MY GOD STOOOOOOP but keep going... 😂😂 I can’t at all begin to tell you how much that means to me coming from you. And I wish I could do all those beautiful powerhouse things you can do. I’ve been watching your stuff, apparently unsubscribed, for years and years. And yes! When are you free? Just established when I have to be in the south, and I can plan stuff around that to come see you!

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@isingrandomsongs omg let's teach each other!! I'm serious. I'm generally free Mondays/Fridays/weekends. Do you have my number?? nvm, I'll message you

[@pasta4109]

Just wanted to tell you that your song "bullet waiting for me" was so thrilling, it is so good, one of my absolutely favorite out of numerous songs of hundreds of artists, so support your decision and good luck for whatever you do in the future.

[@NikkiSimmons]

Reaver Knight thank you for your support 💕 it means so much to me, you will never know

[@CrossfadeGraphics]

Good for you Nikki! You do you! Look forward to hearing what you come out with next. :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much

[@Sound_slash]

Just wanna say that all the stuff you say really do resonate with me, especially dealing with perfectionism, unrealistic high expectations and burnouts. Really awesome to hear that you want do something new. If you want any suggestions, perhaps classical training in Western Art Music or even learn to play the piano!

[@NikkiSimmons]

I would LOVE to learn to play piano better. I used to play a little when I was younger but gave up because I didn't have a piano to practice on. Still don't but maybe that can change. It's really hard to deal with perfectionism!! Some people have parents that make them that way, but I think I made myself that way because I'm a glutton for punishment..and PUNIshment hehe

[@Sound_slash]

@@NikkiSimmons Don't PUNch yourself over it (luv u). Also this just popped in my mind, but you can also explore singing in Chinese

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@Sound_slash maybe I already have...hehe BUT ALSO with all these talks of cultural appropriation these days, I'm afraid someone will be mad because I'm not a native speaker.

[@bladebh]

I'm from Brazil and I love to see you sing and produce the songs.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you for supporting me :)

[@hayzersolar]

Go girl no matter what style u chose u be awesomeness at it ,as a drummer I change my style it was tough but awesome journey, I think a 80's love song be nice to hear u sing Lita Ford close your eyes forever is a song that is soft if I remember right

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@lll_louie_lll]

U not boring!!!! Do what you love👍

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@ayoran0]

Good for you and I appreciate your introspection. Still, not the best time for me to start falling in love with your voice and your music. Do your thing, you got a new fan regardless.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much!! I'll still be throwing in little pieces of how I sing currently, but I want to get better at something else :)

[@Bagsandbabies]

I can’t wait to see what’s to come!!! I’ve watched you sing since the Miley Cyrus cover

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you for being here this long!!

[@HarmonicVector]

Hey it's alright. Burnout, even though we can prevent it, can still happen to us. Rather than trying to keep it lit, take a step back from it and you'll find what you need to get that fire going again. We'll be supporting whatever you do, because you've already got us to stick with you from the beginning. :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much for this! I'll have something new for you all very soon

[@don-tj7su]

Your an amazing singer and artist.you have to do what you love and love what you do.best wished with whatever it is you do next.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you for being here

[@kid_8929]

Did you ever audition for the Voice? They are doing virtual audition s now due to COVID-19!

[@rosemilk6769]

we love you Nikki !! ik you probably don't remember me, but we'll always support you and- i hope everything's going all fine now and, you got your mojo back kdjfkds

[@brandonreihana]

I think you're on the right track so good on you, nothing better than being yourself :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you, Brandon!! That means a lot to me coming from someone as talented as you!! I hope you come back to the UK soon :)

[@LisaSimmons]

I'm excited and looking forward to the new stuff!! I love you! ❤

[@NikkiSimmons]

I love you too mom!!

[@LisaSimmons]

@@NikkiSimmons ❤

[@salintium]

Just sing for the sake of singing. I love to sing and I can't stop.

[@kikiboone357]

Do you more do yourself more because you deserve to do that and you have a beautiful voice you taught me how to sing i’m going to swing from the chandelier

[@Mor8music]

Acabo de leerlo. Que pasó en estos 4 años? ❤

[@air__deejay]

Take your time. Explore, experiment, do what feels good! It’s not about us, it’s about you. Then you can share your talents and feel good about doing it :)

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@adumba3709]

Aww thats too bad I LOVED your voice on Cytus 2. But I respect your decision and wish nothing but the best 👍👍

[@algecera0576]

Girl i feel you. I also don't want to sing because my plan is to be a visual artist cause that is my favorite hobby of my life but suddenly my brother told me to audition into a singing club in my school and then i said "fine" and then i was in a singing club now because i passed the auditions but me...:( im not happy about it REALLY......because the problem is the teacher of the singing club.she is veryyy mean and shouted at me if I have a single mistake in the singing practical everyday.im so depressed crying everyday and locking my room so that i can have privacy and i said to my self that "why did i went to a singing club and I started crying." my plan is to change my club into visual but the principal says no because im too late now i cannot escape in that fucking singing club and so i told my mom to transfer to another school and she said no because the tuition fee of the school is very cheap so that's why i went to that school.

[@savagedemonvulnerable7919]

Nobody love their own voice people like there voice do the thing you love you will be success singer

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you :)

[@khelpher6963]

Where is aroma white!!?

[@homie401ify]

I will always be your fan!!!! Miss you already

[@NikkiSimmons]

[@WITHFULLFORCE66]

I dont like clean vocals, but love your voice, is Death Core your next step?

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha if only. thank you!!

[@flamecrust]

Cant wait to see what you can do in the future You dont have to do something you lost interest in Find things you love and pursue it Still a big fan of your songs Much much love ❤️💪

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you!! next week's cover will be the start of something new for me.

[@flamecrust]

Looking forward to it ^^

[@dansautorestoration]

An interesting dilemma with this video Nikki. I don‘t know if I should thumbs down or up, and YT doesn‘t give the option of both! Lol. So I went thumbs up! I was thumbs down that you didn‘t want to sing anymore and thought that you were quitting period! But then gave the thumbs up that you are not quitting, just taking a break for self discovery! This is great, because I feel you are a great singer, and came to your channel after hearing your collab with Meytal. I look forward to your future music with your newly found vocal range!

[@NikkiSimmons]

Thank you so much!! I'm not even really taking a real break. Just a break from belted singing. I'm still singing and working on my voice everyday, but it's a different side of it.

[@Spbm10]

Seriously now, do take your time and experiment new experiences!! Your singing is great, but if you feel stagnated, a break to clear the mind is always welcome. I hope you find a new spark in your life and maybe even start singing again, who knows

[@psb3811]

your paff songs were the best Really loved your voice Quite sad for me but I respect your decision.. :)

[@auradoesstuff]

yo nikki, i found an appreciation to hearing your voice in songs from cytus ii and then i immediately wanted to know if i could follow you on social media. regardless if you decide to change and try different stuff, then coolio with me i'm still gonna show my support, music or not. if you need to feel free to take a break if things begin to feel overwhelming and all!

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you so much!! it's crazy how much Cytus II and Rayark have impacted my life in a positive way. I'm so grateful that you're here and to have your support. It seriously means so much to me. I'll always be making music in some capacity, but I really need to change things up to keep it fresh and interesting.

[@garyrsingleton]

I ALWAYS SING IN THE SHOWER, WHITNEY HOUSTON IS MY IDOL.

[@juancarlosreyes1632]

You'll always be perfect.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@jerredsykes]

Im Seriously going throught the same thing. Ive gone stale.

[@NikkiSimmons]

change it up!! don't let the passion die

[@acebessie]

I do really love your voice. Well, take care.

[@NikkiSimmons]

thank you

[@JDStoneCreations]

Oh... shit. I guess I should have got on with those covers then 😂 I love this newly embraced open mindedness 😊 Have fun on your new explorations! Lemme know if you want me to keep doing the stuff I've been supposed to have been doing since literally the beginning of last year hahaha

[@NikkiSimmons]

I mean...if it's nearly done I'll still do it hahaha

[@JDStoneCreations]

@@NikkiSimmons I'M ON IT!

[@AsAugustSleeps]

You should do a Deftones cover if you want to change things up.

[@BlazingsNL]

I just realized I've been following you for about 6 years already. It was the video of the Wrecking Ball metal cover. Always hoped you went back to something like that. Anyway good luck with your new career as a stripper! (oh apparently it was just changing the way of singing hahah)

[@NikkiSimmons]

HAHAH. I am a stripper of all belting techniques.. seriously though, thank you for sticking with me this long, it means a lot to me :)

[@BlazingsNL]

@@NikkiSimmons You're very welcome :) I'm curious what you'll be posting on youtube/IG in the future with your new style.

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@BlazingsNL more on that soon :)

[@dugless421]

Can We do an Ocean Lab cover together!!!!????!??!

[@NikkiSimmons]

my love is like footsteps in the snow, baby.

[@nicholasmullins3693]

Good for you :) It's hard to recognize when you have hit a plateau. And it takes guts to admit it. I hope you've benefitted from youe new approach.

[@dc4149]

@Nikki Simmons you could always form a jinger style band. Talk about a different sound.

[@NikkiSimmons]

they're so good!! I could never be like that!

[@dc4149]

@@NikkiSimmons you never know. I've always said to myself I wonder what a bada** nikki would sound like with some grit to her voice.

[@dc4149]

@nikki simmons Or perhaps a full on rap singer. Lil Nik. Full on flava flav outfits and all. :)

[@garyrsingleton]

Look...I am just trying to have a good time... I get the same way with guitar or music production...so I take a small break and have a good time, then I go back to having a good time.

[@NikkiSimmons]

Gary Singleton I’m here for a good time not a good time

[@garyrsingleton]

@@NikkiSimmons I AINT HURR FOR A LONG TIME.....

[@SeanMeal]

How about some EVANSCENCE songs any of them

[@NikkiSimmons]

mmm maybe. still a little too belty for me. maybe I can make it into something different.

[@SeanMeal]

@@NikkiSimmons or 90's cartoons shows

[@SeanMeal]

Good luck nikki Simmons hope everything goes well I hope to hear you in the future. Your fan sean... p.s can I get your autograph please

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha how about a selfie together instead!

[@SeanMeal]

@@NikkiSimmons sure

[@spiki_king]

Date tiempo piensa y descansa,suerte en tus proyectos/Give yourself time think and rest, luck in your projects☺🙏 P.d:sorry for my bad English

[@NikkiSimmons]

your english is great!! thank you for supporting me in this

[@seiyonlee3044]

May be sometimes.. you hope to sing again, then you can comeback.

[@rosewarrior706]

I wanna hear her practice going lower and then going breathy and so on

[@BENXONESTUDIO]

Well! Time to turn over a new leaf..................🍃 Or burn it! 🍃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kath_Ric]

If you need to stop I know it's for you to come back stronger ... Your voice is amazing.. (and you too) .. PS I just sent you a message on Instagram ;) Luv ya!

[@NikkiSimmons]

I don't want to stop but I definitely need to change

[@eldelotrodia1102]

I love you :(

[@NikkiSimmons]

[@fstgone1]

How much to get you screaming over some chorus breakdowns? :) for real for real

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha it would take a lot...

[@fstgone1]

Nikki Simmons I’m interested! Backing vocals on a track. Ur great tho! Can’t wait for your new content. So your thing! Do you still think of the creepy old lady from when u were in the us temporarily? Lol just wondering! Take care.

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@fstgone1 HAHA I haven't thought of her in years but she's probably still lurking around..being the devil and all that

[@fstgone1]

Nikki Simmons lol!!!! Have a great week. Thanks for your time. You never came back to snap chat tho. You were hilarious on there.

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@fstgone1 I'm on instagram now!! Same dramatic stories, in a new location! I hope you have a great day :)

[@ericlin7775]

*WE ARE NOT GIVING UP JUST YET* ----Perspectives

[@NikkiSimmons]

EXACTLY

[@evdboy2]

Try doing a genre you hate. Sounds terrible, I KNOW, but it might oddly help you find new places for your voice to go. I’ve found just simply listening to weird genres of music and ones that I dislike unlocking new ways of using my voice and mind musically. Whenever I think of a band that’s managed to do this over time, I reference Dance Gavin Dance. Although they have a certain style, I find it one of a fluid nature where they encompass many many genres and tilian manages to do different things for his solo career as well as dance Gavin dance. Just do everything you’ve never done. You might like it

[@NikkiSimmons]

that's really sound advice actually!! sometimes we shut ourselves off from music because we don't like it or whatever and miss out on a lot of knowledge because of that reason.

[@cameronchapple56]

Hi Nikki, I discovered your videos after watching your Co-Lab with Meytal Cohen. i still listen to it now. Also just watched your cover of "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" several times. Love your voice, and your high notes -- Wow! I think you would be well-served to take a break, and come back fresh, if that's what you need to do. Also, take some vocal lessons, if that's what you prefer. I'm sure it would help bring out the other qualities of your voice. I can think of one example: When Madonna first started, they called her voice "Minnie-Mouse on helium". kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipmrq2ytoaeYgrc Years later, she took vocal lessons for her role in the musical Evita. You could really hear the difference in her voice after that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKmTnoyEaJd-ptU I also know what you mean by being a perfectionist. I play drums, but I don't sing (would like to learn). I look forward to whatever you do in the future! Good luck with everything! And Mary Spender is awesome, too.

[@BENXONESTUDIO]

You either set your goals right.............or it’s self-pleasure................... 😜💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

[@LivyAQ3D]

Imagine Nikki singing R-E-S-P-E-C-T That'd be new 😏

[@NikkiSimmons]

sock it to me sock it to me sock it to me sock it to me sock it to me sock it to me

[@jor4082]

aww no more good songs like perspectives or bullet waiting for me.. but good luck on whatever else you're gonna do later

[@NikkiSimmons]

I'm not stopping singing the way I do...I'm just adding a new dynamic to my skill set :)

[@Spbm10]

#PrayForPaff

[@ParabyssDean]

Maybe try making trap music sound more appealing to me (I know that sounds so selfish) or randomly pick music that is trending on the charts and make them your own? By the way where can I buy the Evanescene cover of Bring Me To Life? I messaged Drewsif, but no reply :'(

[@NikkiSimmons]

I think that was my problem in the past, I was trying to jump on trends and sing things for the wrong reasons :( I just want to do what I wanna do now. And that's actually a good question!! I'll message him and see if he still has it!

[@ParabyssDean]

@@NikkiSimmons I completely understand, sort of going through a crisis of identity in my writing too, depression and anxiety doesn't help either. I'm sure you'll find your voice again and fall in love with it all over again, just as I will with my guitar playing; but I am here, just as we all are, if you need someone to talk to, as being one of those perfectionist self critics comes with it's mental baggage. If he does, I would like to be the first after you to know :) All the best Nikki, and just so you know, I think you're pretty awesome

[@NikkiSimmons]

@@ParabyssDean Thank you

[@hqh_blw]

I wish Avicii watched this.

[@thnh727]

Awwwwwww......... fine, if you want to quit to be singer, be an gamer please!!! I'll suport you!

[@NikkiSimmons]

I'm not quitting

[@davidparkes7741]

By a show of hands, who thinks Nikki is boring? *Looks at no hands raised at all.* Thought so. Lol, in all seriousness though i get it. You deserve a break, your fans will be here when you're ready :).

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahaha I RAISED MY HAND, DAMNIT. thank you for supporting me. I'm not taking a break from singing, just from the style you're used to hearing me in :)

[@Saibashi0]

I think you don't have enough Support to be confident. Sure editing is hard and In the end having a low views. But yeah I get what you mean

[@BENXONESTUDIO]

Singing in lunar motion.................. Instance motor drive (ASMR Style) 😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏😏 😜💦

[@reeemaximus2380]

oof my cytus idol, ok time for miku the eternal idol edit: ok nvm she not actually gone miku you wait there

[@NikkiSimmons]

hahahaha thank you for watching the whole video

[@jedimindfrak82]

I waited through the entire video for an announcement that she would switch to aboriginal throat singing. Very disappointed. 😁

[@NikkiSimmons]

omg if only I could hahaha