Born and raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York, side by side with the rebellious growth of Hip Hop, Nomi began singing before she could speak in full sentences. Brought up by her single mother in a one bedroom apartment, she spent most of her life locked away in a room full of fantasy and song. She used music as her escape and began composing ballads around Hip-Hop heavy street samples. Her deep, dreamy vocals found refuge in these raw arrangements, creating a unique blend of soul music. One of these earlier songs 'You'll Never Know' appeared on The Enlightened Family Compilation released by Voodoo EROS

She found her way through rough terrain and into the arms of producers who usually work with emcees, but caught an interest in her distinct writing and vocal performance. The result was a 7 track EP titled 'Hustler'. A raw attempt at reinventing Hip Hop & R&B, combining testosterone driven beats with tender, vulnerable vocals & melodies.

She eventually dove into New York's underground, seeking out sounds that deviated from top 40 commercial Hip Hop and R&B. The result was 'Lost In Lust', an auto-biographical snap shot of life on the streets of Brooklyn. The record was self released under the Park Side Records label and was compared to a union between Wu-Tang Clan�s The RZA on beats and Sade on vocals.

Since the album's release Nomi has toured Europe & the US with CocoRosie, opening for them to a sold out crowd at The Bowery Ballroom. She performed at stylist Patricia Field's residence for Fashion Week, toured Europe with Antony & The Johnsons as one of 13 NYC Beauties in the Turning Tour.

She has now joined New York Collective Hercules & Love Affair, who's self titled debut album is already being referred to as the dance album of the year. This modern dance record produced by DJ Andrew Butler features vocalists Antony & Kim Ann Foxxman. The album is out now on EMI/DFA and they are on a world tour in support of the record.