Nicky Youre

Nicholas Scott Ure (born June 4, 1999), known professionally as Nicky Youre, is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2021 single "Sunroof".^[1]

Nicky Youre
Born	Nicholas Scott Ure (1999-06-04) June 4, 1999 (age 26) Anaheim, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of California, San Diego (BA) Golden West College (AA)
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2017–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Thirty Knots Columbia
Website	nickyyoure.com

Early life and education

Ure played water polo at Aliso Niguel High School,^[2] where he participated in the 2016 CIF Southern Section Division 3 Championship Game.^[3] After graduating from high school, he continued his water polo career at Golden West College.^[4] After earning his associate degree in business and public administration from Golden West, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in international business from the University of California, San Diego.

Career

Ure started making music in 2017^[5] and released his debut single "Sex and Lemonade" on June 4, 2020.^[1] "Sex and Lemonade" featured the producer Laiki, an artist who had previously issued the EP Together/Separate, featuring a number of collaborations with Ure.^[6]

His second single, "Sunroof", released in December 2021, was described by Sheesh Media as "an immediate ear-worm pop track".^[1] This track featured the Los Angeles-based musician and producer Dazy (an artist formerly known as Snocker) and reached the Top 30 in Australia and the top five of the Billboard Hot 100.^[7][8]

In March 2022, the 22-year-old singer released "Never Go Wrong",^[9][10] a single with fellow Californian David Hugo.^[11][12]

Later in November 2022, Ure released "Eyes on You".

In February 2023, he released a new song called "Shut Me Up".

Discography

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details

Title	Details
Good Times Go	Released: June 9, 2023[13] Format: Digital download Label: Thirty Knots

Singles

List of singles, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown

Title	Year	Peak chart positions									Certifications	Album
		US [14]	AUS [15]	CAN [16]	GER [17]	IRE [18]	NZ [19]	SWI [20]	UK [21]	WW [22]
"Sex and Lemonade"[23] (featuring Laiki)	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Good Times Go
"Sunroof"[24] (with Dazy)	2021	4	8	1	34	27	19	52	29	26	RIAA: 3× Platinum[25] ARIA: 4× Platinum[26] BPI: Platinum[27] BVMI: Gold[28] IFPI SWI: Platinum[29] MC: 3× Platinum[30] RMNZ: 3× Platinum[31]
"Never Go Wrong"[32] (with David Hugo)	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Eyes on You"[33]		—	—	—	—	—	—[A]	—	—	—
"Shut Me Up"[35]	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Found"[36]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Magician's Elephant
"Good Times Go"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Good Times GoGo
"S.A.D."	2024	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Part Time Lover"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		TBA
"Mile Away"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Tease Me"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"U and I (Intertwine)"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Category	Result	Ref.
MTV Video Music Awards	2022	Sunroof (with Dazy)	Song of Summer	Nominated	[37]
Kids' Choice Awards	2023	Himself	Favorite Breakout Artist	Nominated	[38]
iHeartRadio Music Awards	2023		Best New Pop Artist	Nominated	[39]

Notes

1. "Eyes on You" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number two on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.^[34]