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Nikka Costa’s “PRO*WHOA” training montage
1Nikka Costa is back and still under-appreciated. Her EP is out on iTunes and we are downloading it right now.
First Listen: “Head First” by Nikka Costa
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Nikka Costa is one of the artists that has never gotten what she deserved. Her blend of soul and pop is incomparable and she is one of the only voices out there giving soul props in this day and age. At any rate, we weren’t too happy with her German-only single “Ching Ching Ching,” but this new song “Head First” is exactly what the doctors ordered. We are glad that this sound still carries on on her album Pro*Whoa!
First Listen: “Let’s Get Back Together” by Matti Roots
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This brand of happy soul is one of the most underrated genres of our time. Only a few have managed to capture it, but then were warded off to obscurity, like Nikka Costa and Remy Shand. But, it is alive in all those struggling artists who are not afraid to incorporate “pretty” into thier melodies. Such is the case with Matti Roots.
Official cover art of Nikka Costa’s album “PRO★WHOA”
She’s back! And with pop vengence. PRO★WHOA! is the eighth album by the the forever sexy Nikka Costa. “The album is noteworthy for its music direction change, from the funk andsoul of its immediate predecessor toward a more pop-oriented aesthetic. Unlike her previous independently released album Pebble to a Pearl, PRO★WHOA! will be distributed by Virgin Records.” The album is set for a German release, but no news on when. Boo!
Nicki Minaj confirms that she will be opening for Britney Spears!
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Nicki Minaj has confirmed (or insinuated in a British accent) that she is opening for Britney Spears‘ Femme Fatale tour. Good news to hear, especially after the word is out that Enrique Iglesias allegedly agreed and then turned her down. At any rate, Nicki Minaj will join the ranks of Nikka Costa, who also opened for Britney back in the day.
LOFT965 is featured on NikkaCosta.com
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The good folks at NikkaCosta.com found my review sexy enough to feature on the website. I was surprised when I found out.
Nikka Costa brings the beat back…
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Nikka Costa’s music has always had a prevailing element of nostalgia. Not lyrically, but melodically. Her passion lies in frayed funk and vintaged soul. Her third adult offering Pebble To A Pearl is no exception, in fact its a strong reassertion.
Not that she longs for a time when music sounded different, but she follows an if-it-ain’t broke kind of policy. Take, for example, her first single “Stuck To You,” which merges a 60s’ clap-hop with Joplin fervor. Not to mention the vocal back-replies that bring back the split-screen.
Nikka Costa’s Pebble To A Pearl
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Today is a special day for me because I finally got a hold of the highly anticipated 3rd (adult) album by Nikka Costa. I have been waiting since 2005′s can’tneverdidnothin’. Her albums always seem to come out at turning points in my life and I have cherish every single one of the. Everybody’s Got Their Something came out during my coming-of-age period and the sophomore album came out in a very transitional period. Now this one is here and I don’t know what it will signify, but I have in inkling.
Anyway, when I accidently met her this past June I could have sworn she told me it was going to be called Pebble To A Bone, but it turns out it is called Pebble To A Pearl. In any case, they are both good titles. She was very funny and had a great sense of humor. She was surprised she had fans from “the desert” and invited me to her concert that night, but I had a prior engagement to celebrate someone’s birthday that was very special to me.
To me she is Alicia Keys without the radio slant. Janis Joplin preened for this century. I basically adore her sultry voice and soulful beats. I am having a first listen now and I am impressed.
We both had just woken up.
Nikka Costa returns…
The is one of the rare times Nikka Costa actually makes a video for a single as they usually stand by themselves. This comes from Pebble To A Pearl, which is set to be released next week. Apparently, it’s filled with fluttery love songs.
