 Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario to Trinidadian parents, Nobel began writing music early, at the age of 14, then performing studio recordings at 17.Nobel tributes several genres as an influence; as is evident in her performances which encompass various genres normally regarded as incompatible.Nobel, born in Toronto to Trinidadian parents, was exposed to the musical styles of parang and calypso and soca of the Trindadian culture, as well as reggae music.