NICK COOPER: Success Architect to the Stars
Nick Cooper is a renowned success architect and transformation specialist with a 30-year career supporting the world's most extreme visionaries and marketplace leaders. As a celebrity success coach, public speaker, author, entrepreneur, business leader, and television executive, Nick has made a significant impact across multiple industries.
We Ignite Creativity, Innovation & Culture Around the World
Global Vision
One world, many visions supported by a commitment to excellence.
Regional Impact
Advancing multiple industries through cultural connectivity.
Cultural Bridge
Connecting artists, ambassadors and gatekeepers across markets.
What Nick Does

Cultural Innovation
Creating global movements
Talent Development
Discovering and nurturing stars
Strategic Partnerships
Building powerful connections
Global Expansion
Opening new markets
Unparalleled Success and Global Impact
Star-Studded Client List
Nick's students include:
Jon Batiste (Artist of The Year & 6x Grammy Winner), Usher (King Of R&B), Kesha (Powerhouse Popstar), Janet Jackson (Legendary Icon), Layla Ali (World Champion Boxer), Tunji Balogun (Chairman & CEO), Beyoncé (29-Time Grammy Winner), Katy Perry (13-Time Grammy Nominee), Lewis Hamilton (7-Time Formula One Champion), Jennifer Lopez (Global Superstar), Zendaya (Emmy & Golden Globe Winner), Khalid (5x Billboard Music Award Winner), Chandler Moore, Smokey Norful, Isreal Houghton, Donny McClurkin, Stevie Wonder, Muni Long, Ava Max, Shaboozey, Jazmine Sullivan, Ciara, Summer Walker, David Duchovny, Terrance Howard, Victoria Monét, Kenny Lattimore, Nicole Scherzinger, Fireboy DML, Pheelz, JoJo, Leona Lewis, H.E.R., 24kGoldn, and many more.
88
GRAMMY AWARDS
9
OSCARS
47
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
5.5B
SOCIAL FOLLOWERS
45B
CHANNEL VIEWS
32
SPORTS TITLES
9
GOLDEN GLOBES & EMMYS
Career Highlights
TELEVISION EXECUTIVE & PERSONALITY: The star of E! Networks first Music TV show Nigel Lythgoe's Opening Act, First American to launch a joint venture with China's number one entertainment network Hunan TV, Star of 60-minute documentary on China's biggest television network which premiered to over 350 million viewers and ranked # 2 on the primetime 8pm slot.
BEST SELLING AUTHOR: The book "Going Up"
CULTURAL & CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIST: Cultural import/export advisor to governments & entertainment executives across global markets including Korea, China, Qatar, Brazil & many more…
Nick Cooper & Usher: A Legacy of Excellence
From record-breaking performances to global tours, Nick Cooper's unmatched vocal coaching fuels Usher's artistry, endurance, and iconic performances.
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The Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show Ever
Nick Cooper played a pivotal role in shaping Usher's vocal and performance strategy for his record-breaking Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, which became the most-viewed halftime show in history.
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Usher's Iconic Vegas Residency – 100 Sold-Out Shows
Usher's Las Vegas residency became a cultural phenomenon, selling out 100 shows and solidifying his legendary status.
Under Nick Cooper's coaching, Usher delivered flawless vocal performances and high-energy choreography every night, elevating the residency to a career-defining success.
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Usher's Current World Tour – A Global Spectacle
Following the Super Bowl and Vegas dominance, Usher is now embarking on a world tour, bringing his unparalleled stage presence and vocals to audiences worldwide.
Nick Cooper's expertise continues to guide Usher's vocal strength and stamina, ensuring his performances remain electrifying and vocally masterful across every stop on the tour.
Nick Cooper & Jon Batiste: A Collaboration of Excellence
From the Super Bowl to the Grammys, the Oscars, and global business ventures, Nick Cooper's expertise continues to elevate Jon Batiste's artistry and influence.
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Super Bowl National Anthem
Nick Cooper worked closely with Jon Batiste to arrange and refine his Super Bowl National Anthem performance in 2025, ensuring a powerful and memorable rendition that showcased Jon's unique artistry.
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6-Time Grammy Winner & Oscar Victory
Through expert vocal production, Nick Cooper contributed to Jon Batiste's Grammy-winning success, helping shape the vocal dynamics of his critically acclaimed work.
One of the songs Nick helped vocal produce became an Oscar-winning masterpiece, further solidifying Jon's impact in both the music and film industries.
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Multi-Million Dollar Jazz Club Launch
Beyond the stage, Nick provided strategic advice that supported Jon Batiste in opening his luxury jazz club at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas, helping him merge music, culture, and business into a world-class venue.
Nick Cooper: Elevating Grammy-Winning Artists
Victoria Monét – 3-Time Grammy Winner & Sold-Out Iconic Performances
  • Nick Cooper's vocal coaching played a key role in Victoria Monét's artistic and vocal development, contributing to her Grammy-winning success in 2024 with three awards, including Best New Artist.
  • His expertise helped refine her stage presence and vocal delivery, leading to multiple sold-out performances that cemented her as one of today's most captivating live performers.
Muni Long's Grammy-Winning BET Performance
  • Nick Cooper worked closely with powerhouse artist Muni Long to prepare her for her show-stopping, Grammy-winning performance on BET.
  • His expert training amplified Muni's vocal endurance and control, allowing her to captivate millions with an unforgettable live performance that cemented her status as a rising star.
Nick Cooper's Impact: From the studio to the stage, his work continues to shape the voices of today's most celebrated artists, helping them achieve industry-defining success.
CELEBRITY SUCCESS ARCHITECT
The tears begin flowing before she sings a note as she steps away from the microphone to sob and Cooper steps in with some encouraging words. It's the behind-the-scenes moments from Kesha's 2015 tour and her "Rainbow" studio sessions, that contain the real revelations and elevates the documentary to must-see viewing for her fans.
USA TODAY
Nick's Clients
Music Icons
  • Beyoncé (29-time Grammy winner)
  • Nicki Minaj (Queen of Rap)
  • Jazmin Sullivan (Iconic Voice)
Entertainment Stars
  • Janet Jackson (Global superstar)
  • Zendaya (Emmy & Golden Globe winner)
  • Stevie Wonder (Legacy Icon)
Models & Personalities
  • David Duchovny (Award-winning Actor)
  • Winnie Harlow (America's Top Model)
  • Layla Ali (World Champion Boxer)
  • Lewis Hamilton (7-time F1 Champion)
  • Liza Soberano (Actress)
International Talent
  • Ava Max (16.8B Streams)
  • Katy Perry (13-time Grammy nominee)
  • Khalid (5x Billboard Music Award winner)
  • James Ried
  • Fireboy DML
  • Pheelz
3-D Approach
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DISCOVER
A strategic system designed to identify and elevate exceptional talent across the continent, seamlessly integrating them into a dynamic digital ecosystem that amplifies their artistry and connects them to a global audience.
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DEVELOP
By uniting industry-leading experts, established talent, and visionary thought leaders, we equip emerging artists with the essential tools, mentorship, and strategies needed to cultivate their careers and build powerful, sustainable brands.
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DEPLOY
Our network equips artists with innovative technology and direct access to a global audience, seamlessly integrating them into a vibrant music ecosystem designed to amplify their reach, foster engagement, and accelerate their rise to success.
Nick's Extensive Global Impact
Created original programming for #1 TV network in China
Led strategy toward an ecosystem to distribute content locally and globally.
Developed first Chinese-American supergroup
Seen by over 350 million viewers worldwide.
Brokered multi-million dollar deals
Secured talent and purchased TV formats for global markets.
Elite talent scout
For Los Angeles Lakers, American Idol, America's Got Talent and more.
Television Work & Appearances
Objective
Produce televised competitions to discover, develop and deploy the next generation of Chinese superstars on a local & global scale.
Approach
Assess the market to create original programming & adapt awarded global formats that engage local audiences.
Nick's Positioning
  • Strategic Advisor
  • Development Executive
  • Talent Scout & Mentor
  • TV Judge
  • Director of Programming
Hunan TV
E! Network's Opening Act
BET's Next Big Thing
NJR 12's Les Anges
Case Study: Nick in China
7 Years of Cultural Impact
First American judge on a major Chinese television network & creative director on a major network.
American Four
Nick developed and produced the first joint group between America and China, shown on Hunan TV's top show 'Day Day Up'.
Case Study: Nick in Korea
Overview of Work
Nick was enlisted to develop emerging superstars in Korea by SM & J.Y.P. Entertainment, the same companies that help build K-pop into a five-billion-dollar industry.
G.O.D
Developed one of the best-selling artists in South Korea, regarded as "legends of K-pop" and "the nation's idol" due to their broad popular appeal.
Rain
Worked closely on performance training, accent reduction and complete American acclamation for his global roll out, leading to Hollywood success.
BoA
Guided Asia's “Queen of Pop” through her English-language breakthrough by refining accent neutrality, expanding R&B-pop vocal phrasing—supporting her Billboard-charting U.S. debut and cementing SM's global expansion strategy.
Thank you
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