So Tell Me What You Want : My story of making it in the mad, bad and fab pop music industry
(Autor) Nicki Chapman1987. Armed with a Filofax, a brick of a mobile phone and steely determination, 20-year-old Nicki Chapman is walking through the seedy streets of Soho towards her first job in the music biz. But how did Nicki go from being a looked-over assistant running promo packages over to BBC Radio 1 to a judge on Pop Idol with 15 million viewers tuning in for the nail-biting moment Will Young triumphed over Gareth Gates? Everyone knows there were the kingmakers in the heady days of 90s British pop music, but this is a queen's side of the story; a down-to-earth, no-nonsense team player who fought to make it in an industry that was very much a man's world. Empowering, entertaining and sprinkled with stardust, Nicki's inspirational behind-the-scenes story takes in the rocketing highs and heart-breaking lows of promoting, managing and touring with the Spice Girls, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Take That, Billie Piper, Phil Collins and S Club 7, all whilst confronting chauvinism and smashing through the career glass ceiling.
Nicki Chapman
Nicki Chapman is a British television presenter, talent show judge, and music industry executive. She is best known for her work as a judge on the UK version of Pop Idol and as a presenter on shows such as Escape to the Country and Wanted Down Under. Chapman has also worked as a talent manager for artists such as Kylie Minogue and Spice Girls. She is known for her approachable and friendly on-screen persona, as well as her keen eye for talent in the music industry. Chapman's most famous work is her role as a judge on Pop Idol, where she helped discover and nurture new musical talent. Her contributions to the music industry have had a lasting impact on the genre, and she continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment world.