Nicole Kelly Marion, (born January 10th, 1990) better known by her stage name C.K. Marion, is an American Rapper, Songwriter, Music Producer, Dancer, and Actress. C.K. Marion was born in Orlando, Florida and gained national attention at a young age 9 years old. She was first noticed on the television show Dooley and Pals playing the role of Kayla. At 9 years old she released her first single “Gonna Make U Dance.” At this time in her career she was known by the stage name Lil Cola. Marion’s second release in the music industry was Ivory Tower in 2013 with the band Coalition of Lost Arts (C.O.L.A.). Band members included Marcus Henry (Lead Guitarist), Tracey Gibbs (Drummer), Matt Smith (Bass), later replaced by Ryan Russo (Bass and Saxophone), Cristal Texitor (Vocals), and C.K. Marion (Lead Vocals and Keys). Orlando’s Justin Beckler produced the band’s EP Ivory Tower. Marion’s third release was Phony Art in 2015. It was a solo project that C.K. Marion produced and recorded from a mobile device. The fourth released was Trance Hop in 2016. An EP produced by C.K. Marion with a Trance and Hip Hop infusion. In 2017 Marion released Recruitment, which is part one of a three-album concept. C.K. Marion produces and writes all of her music. She taught herself how to play piano and guitar, compose music, make beats, and write poetic lyrics.