Hailing from the south of France to an Egyptian mother and African-American father, Nelson Leeroy has an astonishing vocal range. Although his voice is a deep bass (much lower than Barry White who was barytone-bass), he can also reach higher pitches (head voice) reminiscent of his idol Marvin Gaye. This impressive vocal range only adds to the appeal his music holds for female fans.

At the age of 14, Nelson started teaching himself piano, and at 16 he enrolled at the Marseille National Conservatory of Music, where he studied opera, music notation, harmony, counterpoint and music history. Nicknamed the early, his compositions was often sung in class long before he graduated. At 18 he began performing on stage as a vocalist, pianist, and DJ, entertaining crowds with the classics of soul, funk, and R&B that had marked his childhood. In a continuing quest for knowledge, he frequented recording studios, learning the trade of sound engineer/producer and developing his skills as a songwriter and performer.

Nelson then founded Soul Spirit, a recording studio and school of sound that quickly became a standard-setter in Marseille, the city of his birth. This allowed him to reach a new level of industry recognition and “join the club” of multi-platinum audio engineers working with high-profile artists. In 2013 Nelson decided to provide fewer business services in order to concentrate on his recording artist career, delivering a message about spirituality, veganism, ecology, love, and sensuality…