Frankee


Nicole Francine Aiello, known by her stage name Frankee, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. She grew up with her parents, Matthew and Francine, and her two siblings, elder brother Matthew Jr. and younger sister Monique. Nicole was given the nickname "Frankee", which is derived from her middle name.

Career

Frankee's upbringing in Staten Island consisted of singing in her church choir, while she attended Bernstein Intermediate School and St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School. Frankee made a name for herself as a local entertainer, performing in clubs and at a random assortment of venues. She also took voice and dance lessons in Manhattan. After high school, Frankee won a full scholarship to The University of Tampa in Florida, to study insurance brokering. She left after one year to concentrate on her musical career. She moved back to New York City and recorded demos.
"F.U.R.B. " topped the charts in the United Kingdom in May 2004, and Australia in June 2004. While Eamon initially said that he selected Frankee to record the song at an audition, he later stated that his only involvement was in clearing the use of the music with the following statement:
Her first album, The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, included contributions from Makeba Riddick and Andre Deyo, with production by The Trackmasters and Rich Harrison. Frankee stated she chose this album title "because it explores the full spectrum of relationships". After touring America following the album's release, Frankee embarked on two UK tours and a German tour in the summer of 2004. Meanwhile, her second single, "How You Do," was released.
After leaving Marro Records in 2006, she signed with Big Management immediately afterwards to record a new album. A single, "Watch Me" was released as a digital download in 2006. This song failed to chart, and Frankee was dropped from Big Entertainment.
During her career, Frankee has also modelled for FHM and Maxim magazines.
Later she worked as a model.

Discography

Albums