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N-TONIO
N-TONIO in a promotional image
N-TONIO in a promotional image
Background information
Born
Nigel Antonio Bailey

(2012-06-04) June 4, 2012 (age 14)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
GenresR&B, hip hop, soul
OccupationsSinger, songwriter, performer
Years active2020s–present
Label6Four Entertainment
Website6fourstore.myshopify.com

N-TONIO is an American singer, songwriter, and performer from St. Petersburg, Florida. Born Nigel Antonio Bailey on June 4, 2012, he blends R&B, hip hop, and soul in his music.

Early life and education

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Nigel Antonio Bailey was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, to Lechana Durant and Nat Tiger Bailey. He attended Saint Petersburg Christian School from kindergarten through eighth grade and later attended Northside Christian School beginning in ninth grade. He was raised in a musical environment and developed an early interest in performance and songwriting.

N-TONIO has described his heritage as Jamaican, Cuban, and Panamanian on his father's side, and Cherokee and African American on his mother's side.

His father, Nat Tiger Bailey, is a professional guitarist and bassist. His stepfather has also played an important role in his upbringing and personal development.

N-TONIO appeared in a school theater production.[1]

N-TONIO in a school theater production

Theater and training

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Bailey began performing in school productions at a young age. His credits include Father in Junie B. Jones Jr., King in Cinderella Jr., Shrek in Shrek Jr., Beast in Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast Jr. through American Stage. He also trained with Barbizon.

N-TONIO appeared in Ragtime with American Stage.[2][3]

N-TONIO headshot for Ragtime

He later appeared in Ragtime with American Stage, where he was listed in cast materials and local coverage as a youth performer.

Music career

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As N-TONIO, Bailey writes and records music shaped by melody, emotion, and personal experience. He is the founder of 6Four Entertainment, through which he develops his creative work.

His debut project, AGAIN, is scheduled for release on June 13, 2026.[4][5]

N-TONIO's debut single cover for "AGAIN"
N-TONIO promotional image for Spotify and Apple Music

Film career

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In 2025, Bailey appeared in the short film Atone.[6][7]

N-TONIO in Atone

In 2025, Bailey appeared in the short film Atone, for which he received Best Actor honors at a St. Petersburg film festival.

Personal life

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Bailey lives in the St. Petersburg area. His mother works as a lead attorney, co-founder of 6Four Entertainment, and manager of N-TONIO. His stepfather owns Improved Image Barber Shop.[8]

6Four Entertainment logo
6Four Entertainment horizontal logo

Selected credits

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Theater

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  • Junie B. Jones Jr. — Father
  • Cinderella Jr. — King
  • Shrek Jr. — Shrek
  • Beauty and the Beast Jr. — Beast
  • Beauty and the Beast Jr. — Cogsworth
  • Ragtime — youth performer / Coalhouse Walker III listing in cast materials

Film

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Discography

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  • AGAIN (scheduled release June 13, 2026)
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References

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  1. "Instagram". Instagram. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  2. "Marquee Digital". Marquee Digital. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  3. "Nigel Bailey". About the Artists. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  4. "Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  5. "AGAIN by N-TONIO on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  6. "Nigel Bailey". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  7. Safe & Sound Hillsborough (2025-04-14). Atone 2025 A Blink Film. Retrieved 2026-06-23 via YouTube.
  8. "shop6four.com". 6Four Entertainment. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  9. "Nigel Bailey". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  10. Safe & Sound Hillsborough (2025-04-14). Atone 2025 A Blink Film. Retrieved 2026-06-23 via YouTube.

Category:American male singers Category:American songwriters Category:People from St. Petersburg, Florida Category:Living people Category:2012 births