Nicky Youre

Nicholas Scott Ure, known professionally as Nicky Youre, is an American singer-songwriter born on June 4, 1999, in Anaheim, California. He is recognized for his indie pop music characterized by infectious melodies and relatable lyrics. Youre's interest in music began in high school, where he started creating songs with friends using GarageBand. Before pursuing music full-time, he was an avid water polo player and earned a degree in international business from the University of California, San Diego.

Career

Nicky Youre began making music seriously in 2017 and released his debut single, "Sex and Lemonade," on June 4, 2020, in collaboration with the producer Laiki. However, his breakthrough came with the release of his second single, "Sunroof," in December 2021. The song, featuring artist and producer Dazy, became a global hit, particularly gaining traction on TikTok. "Sunroof" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and charted in the top 30 in Australia. The success of "Sunroof" led to a record deal with Columbia Records in partnership with Thirty Knots Records.

Musical Style and Influences

Youre's music is described as indie pop with feel-good vibes. He draws inspiration from a variety of artists, including Dominic Fike, Jeremy Zucker, Alexander 23, and blackbear. His songwriting process often begins with humming melodies that come to him, which he then develops with a producer.

Notable Songs

"Sunroof"

"Sunroof" was written while Youre was sick in his college dorm room, wanting to create a song that would make him feel good. The track captures a feeling of happiness and excitement. Its success earned him a nomination for "Song of the Summer" at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards and a television debut on The TODAY Show.

Other Releases

Following the success of "Sunroof," Youre has released other songs, including "Never Go Wrong" with David Hugo in March 2022, "Eyes on You" in November 2022, and "Shut Me Up" in February 2023. He also released "Found" for the Netflix film "The Magician's Elephant" in 2023.