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“New York is very intense. Every time I go back to New York, I'm starting from scratch. You could have all these achievements - records, a tour - and then you get home and get back to the basics. It whips you into shape.”

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Nomi Ruiz

Nomi Ruiz, born in 1986, is a talented singer with a unique musical style that blends various elements, winning the hearts of many listeners. more

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