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Can't never did nothin and neither did couldn't |
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| Location: | Los Angeles, California |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 24, 2008 (514 days back) |
About Me |
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| CLICK HERE to Download "Maybe Baby" at AmazonMP3! • “In a kinetic, whip-smart hour, she presents herself as a soul shouter in the footsteps of Janis Joplin and Tina Turner, with James Brown, Robert Plant and Chaka Kahn bringing up the rear.” – Variety • Her 2001 acclaimed Everybody Got Their Something is a vivid, vivacious and altogether funky album. She taps the power of soul music and makes a sexy, joyful groove. “I’m happy the music resonates with my fans,” she says. “That album seemed to really connect with people.” With Justin Stanley again producing, she took another great leap forward. Regarding her 2005 Can’tneverdidnothing she states, “I thought that with this album, I want to maintain my originality. I’m still doing what I love and sticking with the path less traveled. At the same time, I really wanted to try to find more common ground. I really want to spread the word.” • “Like A Feather” & “Push and Pull” led to comparisons to the greats Prince and Tina Turner. On that, she says, “I don’t mind those comparisons. Go right ahead.” • From an early age, Nikka met up with legends and future heroes. “I was five and I went into the living room and there was this guy playing piano,” she recalls. “I remember it so well because he woke me up, so I was pissed. That would happen all the time because musicians were always in the house. Apparently I yelled out, ‘Be quiet,’ and asked my mom who the weirdo at the piano was. Little did I know that was Sly Stone. My mom still says, “Remember the time you kicked Sly Stone out of the house?” Just a few years later, at eight years old Nikka released her first album, with her version of “Out Here On My Own” from Fame. This was the onset of many albums and tours throughout Europe, South America, Australia, and more, which led to a nomination for ARIA Breakthrough Artist in 1996, Best Female Artist in 1997, and the MTV Best New artist in 2001. • Nikka Costa comes by her deep love of music as a natural result of her family and childhood. Her father, legendary producer, conductor and arranger Don Costa has a profound influence on her life though he suddenly passed away when Nikka was ten years old. She recorded a tribute to him in the moving “Fatherless Child.” • Soul music brought an important solace. “My mom was really into soul music and I always loved it.” ‘Can’t never did nothing’ was a phrase she grew up hearing from her southern-born mother. “I thought that was such a cool way to say ..You can do it.’” • She loves to get out on the road. “I’m so excited,” she says. “That’s my favorite part. That’s where you get to bring it alive and connect. When I perform, I try to let myself go as much as possible. It’s not staged. I’ve found the more I let go, the more I get out of it. Performing is the ultimate. It’s a sexual experience because it’s sweaty and screamy - all those great things.” • Nikka's album is due out September 23, 2008. Nikka's official profile is www.myspace.com/nikkacosta or her website: www.nikkacosta.com - find more tunes below - nikkacosta.imeem.com www.virb.com/nikkacosta www.reverbnation.com/nikkacostalive - news - Nikka signs with Stax! Giant Step dj promotion |
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Music:Member Since: 5/13/2005Band Website: nikkacosta.com Band Members: Nikka Costa CLICK HERE to Download "Maybe Baby" at AmazonMP3! Influences: CLICK HERE to Download "Maybe Baby" at AmazonMP3! gifninja.com Create custom animated gifs at gifninja.com! Record Label: Go Funk Yourself Records / Stax Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Soul / Funk / Rock) |
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2 APRIL GIGS IN LA!! |
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| HEY GUYS,SO I'VE BEEN ITCHING TO PLAY SO HAVE ORGANIZED 2 GIGS IN LOS ANGELES TO CLEAR OUT THE COBWEBS! THEY WILL BE AT CAFE LARGO ON APRIL 6TH & 7TH.THIS PLACE IS TEENY TINY SO BE QUICK! ITS GOING TO... Posted by Nikka Costa on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:02:00 PST |
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happy holidays everyone!! |
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| hey all! hope everyone on here has an AMAZING new year....go 2007!me and the little one are great...thanks for all the love and well wishes...she's awesome and miraculous and we couldn't be happier wi... Posted by Nikka Costa on Sun, 31 Dec 2006 06:58:00 PST |
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BACK FROM NEW "MAMAHOOD" |
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| WELL OF COURSE I COULD APOLOGIZE FOR BEING AWAY FROM POSTING FOR SO LONG BUT Y'ALL KNOW WHY I HAVE BEEN A LITTLE AHEM BUSY...SO YES FINALLY HAD OUR LITTLE ONE ALTHOUGH SHE WASN'T ALL THAT LITTLE! 10.1... Posted by Nikka Costa on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:31:00 PST |
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HEY ONE & ALL.... |
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| I FINALLY GOT MY PAGE BACK AND MY SHIT TOGETHER ENUFF TO UPDATE IT! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT, GOOD VIBES, ADDS, AND COMMENTS.GOT A LOT GOIN' ON AT THE MOMENT SO PLEASE DON'T GET DISHEARTENED IF ... Posted by Nikka Costa on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:28:00 PST |
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ALBUM'S OUT!!! |
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| can'tneverdidnothin is IN STORES!! Posted by Nikka Costa on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST |
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