During 1993–1998 she studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and finished her diploma with electric bass as her major instrument.

[2] In 2010 Nielsen started working with Prince, and became a member of The New Power Generation as singer and bassist.

She later became a part of Prince's musical trio, 3rdeyegirl, alongside guitarist Donna Grantis and drummer Hannah Welton.

They toured the UK, Europe and North America, and in 2014 released their only album, Plectrumelectrum.

Her first single, "SHOWMEWHATUGOT" (from her "TurnItUp" album) was hand-picked by Prince to be "Purple pick of the week" on TIDAL when it was released.