# Mamii

Shawntoni Ajanee Nichols, also known as Mamii, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known for her contributions to Beyoncé album Cowboy Carter, co-writing ¥$ single "Talking", as well as her contributions to Kehlani album Crash. She is currently signed to Roc Nation.
In addition to her work behind the scenes, Nichols is also a solo artist blending R&B, jazz, and funk-rock. She is influenced by Prince, Jacob Collier, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Frank Ocean, Willow Smith, and more.

## Career
### Early life

Nichols grew up in a musical family, and began to learn to show interest in music after her brother started producing beats. A self-taught musician, she eventually learned to play the acoustic guitar and bass from YouTube videos. She started singing as a child in the church choir, and was inspired by the Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, and gospel vocal group Take 6.

### Black Phoenix

In 2021, Nichols released debut major-label project Black Phoenix to acclaim. In a review for music publication Clash, writer Amelia Lloyd praised the daring, unconventional genre experimentation and "genre-weaving inspiration[s]". "The creative decisions in the creation of this album are just right. ‘Black Phoeniix’ feels rich and complete, a spectacular offering from a young upcoming creative. Contemporary polyrhythms and textured harmonies take this album from classic R&B to a new level. The youth of the genre are flipping the switch." A deluxe version of the project (titled Black Phoenix: The Rebirth) was released several months later with three additional tracks.

## Discography
### Studio albums

* Black Phoenix (2021)
* Black Phoenix: The Rebirth (2021)

### Extended Plays

* 18 (2019)
* Not an EP (2019)
* Phantasmagoria (2024)

### Guest Appearances

| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
| "So Good" (Background Vocals) | 2019 | Omar Apollo | Friends |
| "Nonchalant" | 2022 | Westside Boogie | More Black Superheroes |
| "Float" | 2022 | Westside Boogie | More Black Superheroes |
| "Somethin Strange" (w/ Kalan.FrFr.) | 2022 | Westside Boogie | More Black Superheroes |
| "CYBAH" (w/ Lucky Daye) (Background Vocals) | 2022 | Syd | Broken Hearts Club |
| "Pulp Jam" | 2023 | Cruza | Paranoia Pack |
| "Chapel" (Background Vocals) | 2024 | Kehlani | Crash |

### Selected songwriting & production credits

| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
| "Prideful II" | 2022 | Westside Boogie | More Black Superheroes |
| "Anthony (War)" | 2022 | Westside Boogie | More Black Superheroes |
| "Fast Car" | 2022 | Syd | Broken Hearts Club |
| "Sweet" | 2022 | Syd | Broken Hearts Club |
| "Out Loud (feat. Kehlani) | 2022 | Syd | Broken Hearts Club |
| "My Rose" | 2024 | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter |
| "Bodyguard" | 2024 | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter |
| "Flamenco" | 2024 | Beyoncé | Cowboy Carter |
| "Talking" | 2024 | ¥$ | Vultures 1 |
| "GrooveTheory" | 2024 | Kehlani | Crash |
| "Sucia" (featuring Jill Scott and Young Miko) | 2024 | Kehlani | Crash |
| "Love Like" | 2024 | Kehlani | While We Wait 2 |
| "Let Me Down" (San Diego Interlude) | 2024 | Kehlani | While We Wait 2 |
| "Ballin'" | 2024 | Kehlani | While We Wait 2 |
| "I Used To" (featuring Baby Rose) | 2024 | Leon Thomas | Mutt |