halila (K.Nice) was born and raised in Houston, Texas. At an early age, she discovered a love for good music listening to an archive of vinyl records that belonged to her parents. As a young teen, Khalila (K. Nice) auditioned with Houston girl group, Girls Tyme, now known as Destiny's Child. Such opportunities gave her the confidence to believe in herself and talents. She continued on her journey in music by performing many of her written poems and songs at local community-focused events and open-mics/performance venues in the Houston area including Red Cat Jazz Café, G's & Z's, and Muddy Waters. Khalila (K. Nice) later won 1st place in a local talent contest with Boogie Down Productions held at Texas Southern University inspiring her to pursue becoming a professional independent recording artist.

With her southern style and prolific songwriting abilities, the vocalist established a Neo-soul sound influenced by the likes of artists such as MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, India Arie, Janelle Monae' and Chrisette Michele. Khalila (K. Nice) describes her music saying, "My music is a genuine Neo-Improv. I tend to twist lyrics and use my voice as a tool to express what is new, yet old...to awake the conscious minds of listeners worldwide and to share my life experiences through song in hopes to uplift others. The songbird has been featured along with Houston's own Se7en "the Poet", Billy Sorrell, Billy D. Washington, and Kier Spates for "HBO Comedian" Ali Siddiq in the comedy classic "You Should Have Married Your Momma" held at the Stafford Civic Center in 2010.

Khalila (K. Nice)'s debut album "Expressions of Life" was independently released in 2010, which is a collection of songs ranging from R&B, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul to Afro-Centric Jazz Fusion Moods. The vocalist has many supporters that love and commend her lyrical style and impeccable delivery. "Don't Waste Love", "Turn on Ur Recorder", and "U Gotta Go" are just a few of many songs deemed hit singles- which are now available in digital stores.