# Nico Paulo — Nico Paulo

- **Artist:** [Nico Paulo](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2023-04-07
- **Record Label:** Forward Music Group
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/nico-paulo-album
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/4hxJYEOKb1NGphLaJb0QuN

## The Story of the Release

Nico Paulo is the 2023 self-titled debut full-length album by Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Nico Paulo, released on Forward Music Group. Co-produced with Joshua Van Tassel and Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta!, the album was recorded in a lakeside cabin on Nova Scotia's South Shore and combines delicate chamber-folk arrangements with lush vocal harmonies.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "From Portugal to St. John's, Nico Paulo blooms from fresh roots with delicate and timeless folk melodies."
> — **The East Magazine** (2021-04-08) [Read Article](https://www.theeastmag.com/2021/04/08/from-portugal-to-st-johns-nico-paulo-blooms-from-fresh-roots-on-live-at-first-light/)

> "Nico Paulo crafts lush, daydream-like chamber folk with stunning grace and vocal poise."
> — **Exclaim!** (2020-11-20) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/nico_paulo-wave_call)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Amor Amor (3:56)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Keyboards, Guitars, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Drums, Percussion, Producer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Kyle Cunjak**: Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/forward-music-group)

### 02. Time (3:34)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer, Mellotron [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer, Mix Engineer [SOURCED]
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Adam Hogan**: Lap Steel Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/hey-rosetta)

### 03. The Master (4:05)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 04. Now or Never (3:28)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 05. Learning My Way (3:41)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 06. Dream (3:18)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 07. Lock Me in Your Heart (3:51)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 08. Better Man (3:32)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 09. Hand Kisser (3:46)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

### 10. Read My Mind (4:02)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Nico Paulo**: Songwriting, Vocals [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/nico-paulo)
- **Production:**
  - **Tim Baker**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/tim-baker)
  - **Joshua Van Tassel**: Producer [SOURCED]

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