Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Awards
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NORELLE SIMPSON

NORELLE SIMPSON

TORRANCE,CA

Summary

To be an asset in a professional setting that allows me to assist in sharing my global work, organization and educational experience.

Experienced vocalist with high standards and strong commitment to delivering exceptional performances. Skilled in wide range of vocal techniques, with ability to adapt to various musical styles and genres. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and flexibility in dynamic environments. Brings focus on achieving results and enhancing team performance.

Qualified with background in vocal performance and extensive experience in diverse musical genres. Proven success in live performances, studio recordings, and collaborating with bands and orchestras. Demonstrated ability to master complex musical pieces and engage audiences through dynamic stage presence and vocal versatility.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Background Vocalist

Rihanna
10.2012 - Current

Responsible for direct communication with the artist, music director, and vocal coach for direction on vocal arrangements for all live shows.

Learning and retaining all arrangements, while remaining versatile for any and all changes.

Working with other background vocalists to learn arrangements together, perfecting our blend, dynamics, and overall execution of vocals, as well as choreography, movements and stage presence.

Background Vocalist

Jelly Roll
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Received positive feedback from clients and booking agents, resulting in repeat bookings and referrals.
  • Developed a diverse repertoire, catering to various audiences and event requirements.
  • Impressed audiences with powerful vocals that showcased both technical skill and emotional depth.
  • Showcased exceptional teamwork alongside other musicians contributing towards successful group performances.

Background Vocalist

Leon Bridges
08.2023 - 07.2024

Background Vocalist

Alicia Keys
05.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Background Vocalist

2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show With Rihanna
11.2022 - 02.2023

Lead Background Vocalist

The Soul Train Awards
11.2016 - 11.2022

Lead Background Vocalist

The BET Awards
06.2015 - 06.2019

Lead Background Vocalist

The Four Season 1&2
01.2017 - 01.2018

Background Vocalist

John Legend
12.2008 - 10.2012

Background Vocalist

Conya Doss
01.2006 - 12.2008

The 2020 Super Bowl Half-Time Performance w Shakira and Jennifer Lopez
  • Responsibilities- coordinating with the musical director to organize all music needed and designated for the background vocalist section, learning and teaching all musical parts for both artists for the background vocalist section, recording background vocals for the television broadcast

Lead Background Vocalist

The Masked Singer Season 2
01.2019
  • Responsibilities- coordinating with the musical director to organize all music needed and designated for the background vocalist section, learning and teaching all musical parts for the background vocalist section, formatting and constructing lyric sheets, properly filling out SAG-AFTRA time sheets for each vocalist, reporting back to designated on site SAG-AFTRA Union rep for any and all concerns on set at CBS, recording background vocals for the television broadcast, consulting with the pro-tools engineer to confirm accuracy of music for contestants as well as television broadcast.

Lead Background Vocalist

Boy Band Season 1
01.2017
  • Responsibilities- coordinating with the musical director to organize all music needed and designated for the background vocalist section, learning and teaching all musical parts for multiple artists for the background vocalist section, recording background vocals for the television broadcast, developing and teaching on camera choreography, coordinating wardrobe for on-camera performance

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, minor psychology

John Carroll University
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2010

Skills

  • Organizational and coordinating skills in an individual and group setting
  • Pitch accuracy
  • Stage presence
  • Vocal health maintenance
  • Vocal control
  • Audience engagement
  • Harmony singing
  • Vocal blending
  • Powerful projection
  • Stage performance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability

Timeline

Background Vocalist

Jelly Roll
07.2024 - 07.2025

Background Vocalist

Leon Bridges
08.2023 - 07.2024

Lead Background Vocalist

2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show With Rihanna
11.2022 - 02.2023

Background Vocalist

Alicia Keys
05.2022 - 08.2023

Lead Background Vocalist

The Masked Singer Season 2
01.2019

Lead Background Vocalist

The Four Season 1&2
01.2017 - 01.2018

Lead Background Vocalist

Boy Band Season 1
01.2017

Lead Background Vocalist

The Soul Train Awards
11.2016 - 11.2022

Lead Background Vocalist

The BET Awards
06.2015 - 06.2019

Lead Background Vocalist

Rihanna
10.2012 - Current

Background Vocalist

John Legend
12.2008 - 10.2012

Background Vocalist

Conya Doss
01.2006 - 12.2008

The 2020 Super Bowl Half-Time Performance w Shakira and Jennifer Lopez

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, minor psychology

John Carroll University

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Special Projects: 2017 Obama’s Farewell Party -The Roots Band, Jill Scott, J.Cole, &Pharrell
  • 2015-2019 Tidal Anniversary Concert -Beyonce, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Nick Jonas, Alessia Cara, Justine Skye, T.I., Emilé Sande, Alicia Keys
  • 2015, 2017-2019 BET Awards - House Band Backing Vocalist
  • 2015, 2017-2019 Grammy Awards -Backing Vocalist for Rihanna, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Alicia Keys, Chance The Rapper, and Maren Morris
  • 2015 MBL ALL STAR performance -Demi Lovato
  • 2014 NBA ALL STAR Half Time performance -Pharrell Williams
  • TV Shows/Networks Appearances SNL ,David Letterman ,Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel, Jay Leno, American Idol ,The Voice ,Good Morning America, The Today Show ,Wendy Williams, Carson Daily, Seth Meyers James Corden

Awards

Recording Academy acknowledgement for performance and vocal background participation 2010, 2014, 2016,2019
NORELLE SIMPSON