Imagine growing up and hearing music with every rain drop that hit the ground, with every bird that sang you heard a tune, with every car engine that revved you could sing to the beat. Only a true musician could feel harmony in every aspect of life. Such a musician is Nickenson Prud’Homme. Music is a passion that since he could talk has flown through his veins with every thought, every word, every action.
As his heart beat, Nickenson could feel a note from a piano, without a lesson at the age of nine he began to play on a borrowed keyboard and was able to quickly learn each sound that was owned by each black and white key. Without hesitation his enthusiasm to learn led him to play the Guitar, Bass, Conga and even Percussions, which he enjoyed equally.
Many will be surprised to know that his shyness would keep him in the backdrop of everything for years before his confidence forced him to shine. At the astonishing age of 13, Nickenson distinguished himself as the Maestro for a small group called “Explosif,” there he learned how to lead, and realized that his zeal for music could actually earn him respect. From very humble beginnings, Nickenson was exposed to all facets of music by his Mother and Father who both played the guitar and his Uncle who led him to understand the power of music.
As the years progressed, Nickenson’s church would enjoy his melodic contributions before he joined “Djakout Mizik” at the age of 16. A little over a year later he decided to go on to play for a group called “Tough” before returning to “Djakout Mizik” again and finally joining “Zenglen.” It is at that moment, with this group that Nickenson would become a household name and after eleven years with the group he would achieve the assurance he needed to know that music was not only his first love, but also an impressive profession as well.
Within the dynamic of the group, “Zenglen,” Nickenson was able to spread his wings and grow into the individual keyboardist that everyone now wants to share a stage with. From groups in the Haitian Music Industry like CaRiMi, T-Vice, Shedly Abraham, Nia or Richie, Nickenson has added his touch to many compositions that created a lifetime of memories for thousands of his fans. By traveling the world and performing at historical places like the Zenith in Paris, or maybe showcasing a concert with Wyclef, Princess Lover, Kassav, and even Beenie Man, it is still Nickenson’s modest demeanor and eagerness to discover that attracts others.
Inspired by Ansyto Mercier and Fabrice Rouzier, Nickenson’s dream to be known as one of the best musicians the world has ever seen has led him to continue pursuing his goals and he wakes up daily with the thought of his muse, Melody, and he is automatically encouraged to pursue a better life enthralled, enchanted and captivated by Music.
For him the legacy continues…
