
Nello Player Hailing from the tropical paradise of Belize, up-and-coming recording artist, Nello Player, born Kernelle Nykonie Parks, is a true artist at heart, in mind and body. Born on March 1, 1979 and raised in Belize City, Nello is currently employed by the National Institute of Creative Arts of Belize and spends a greater deal of his free time in the studio.

Nello’s interest in music goes all the way to the tender age of ten. At that time, he was highly influenced by both parents who are avid music lovers. Nello Player then nurtured his own unique style and found musical inspiration in the music of his time, then the sound systems of Jamaica such as Stone Love movements, David Rodigan, King Addis (Tony Matterhorn and Baby Face, to name a few. Legendary reggae artists such as Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Dennis Brown, Bob Marley, Tenor Saw, Steel Pulse. While other artists such as Shabba Ranks, Junior Demus, Bounty Killa, Beenie Man, and Buju Banton has highly influenced his musical style, especially when touching base with his “rude bwai” style. The Player states that “whenever I start writing a song and thinking about music, I think about making music like Bob Marley…songs that will live on and stand the test of time. I always think about his positive message in the music and still not overshadowing his at times rude bwai side and persona.”
Nello Player