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Nikki Lynette - Beneath My City [Premiere]
Artist: Nikki Lynette
Producer: Nikki Lynette
Album: Roses N' Guns
Label: Unsigned
Nikki Lynette has to be a time traveler. It is the only way that this Chicago representative could make such a an authentic 70’s-esque sonic adventure like Beneath My City. Taking all the woes and triumphs of her native city, Nikki truly raps and sing her heart out as if she has the weight of the world (or at least Chicago) on her shoulders. Utilizing her extensive skill set, this unique talent uses Beneath My City to show off her producing, singing, and rhyming skills over a funky guitar-infused instrumental. While her self-produced beat may sound retro, Nikki is lyrically progressive, sprinkling intelligent tidbits upon the listeners while holding their attention with an interesting flow. Nikki Lynette’s next project, Roses N’ Guns is being hosted by DJBooth, so to say we’re looking forward to it is an understatement. But, with glowing reviews about Roses N’ Guns’ first premiere, Nothing to Worry About, I think Beneath My City will shine just as brightly, and have YOU trying to time travel forward to its release date on May 18.
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Since Quentin totally stole my thunder and basically wrote everything that I was thinking in his feature write-up (good job, man), go scroll back up and re-read it (or read it for those visitors who skip the intellectual portion of the program).
PS. If Keyshia Cole jumped on this hook, we are talking Billboard hit. 
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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this is hot and creative. without a doubt. not really what I would listen to on a daily basis, but good regardless. 3 1/2
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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I can already tell that no matter how many times I listen to this, I'm never going to get tired of it. Nikki seems like she made a conscious effort not to overdo anything, because I think that could have easily been done here. Nice.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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Wasn't really a fan of one of her tracks featured not too long ago but this was a step up for me!
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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I was there during the recording of this song and the moment she started the song I saw CRAZY potential in it. I felt like she one taked it but she kept ensuring that every detail of this track was on point and it shows in the final product. This song is RIDICULOUS and very very telling of the City of Chicago.
P.S. I agree with DJ Z if Keyshia Cole were on this track it would explode! but even without Keyshia it has potential as Nikki did her thing on the vocals |
| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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wow loving the feel of this track and the begining is banger.
nikki lynete is exceptional on here and hopefully she makes it big. |
| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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This is coo... She sounds like Amerie when she sings!!
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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wow. just wow. i'm feeling this a lot. it's really relatable.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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The best part of this track is obviously the production, I'm a big fan of the 70's, (my parents put me on to it & i'm 22) I feel Nikki could have stretched out her vocals for this track a little more, but if she keeps improving like this with every feature I'll def. become a fan of hers, but for now......
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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Sis you did the damn thing on here. The lyrics were like so @*#$! true yo! Lil bro is proud of yo ass! I can't wait to see you on the 21st! BAOW!
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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after 3 times ive finally decided- banger! nikki's amazing vocals and this cheerful-sounding beat got me into the "thumbs up" area. great song
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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Nice..
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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dope simple.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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A lot of people have dropped a good track, but two great tracks in a row from Nikki? It can't be a coincidence. She's officially joining my "young artists who are keeping the game fresh" club.
And maybe a little obvious, but I'd go with an Alicia Keys feature on this one, not Keyshia. Book Alicia and we're looking at a hit. As is, it's merely one hell of a song (which isn't "merely" at all).
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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If Keyshia Cole got on dis it wud b a hot remix fa sho
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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It's okay. Her voice is kind of annoying.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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Amazing cover. I am about to check this out.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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props to DJ Z already stuntin out the remix, I think Keyshia would be fresh for that track! I respect female artists and when you are versatile enough to utilize all parts of your mendula you get extra props. The track isn't one of my fav's but it does get a big up for fly-ability
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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Damn, Nikki has everything you could want in an artist. She is creative, has nice vocals when singing and her rap skills are up to par with many MCs of this day and age. Her last feature was hot and this is a runner up in terms of the quality of her recent feature.
Production on this was pretty cool. Nice laid back vibe accompanied with some nice instrumentals. Her verses were good and the hook was fantastic as well. 3.5 |
| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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this girl can rap
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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I think she should stick to singing. Its way better than her rapping. It might just be me, since I'm not used to a girl rapping.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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The lyrics on this are killing me this is a certified BANGER damn the lyrics have me hooked more than anything.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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She did well, she has solid lyrics and rocked the lyrics. A guest feature i think would really boost this track.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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I didn't like her first premiere, but this is dope. I said she had talent that I didn't see in that first song, but it is clearly evident to me in this one.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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"You wouldn't mind saddle sores if you chose your own hoarse"
Nikki is serving an ice cold cup of conversion with this one. To those who weren't a fan of Nothing to worry about, you might want to rethink Nikki's power potential. Shout out to Sallie Mae!! Still as witty and as clean as she was in her first single, Nikki still gets the banger voice. So singer, producer, rapper...she's looking more like a power house following in similar college dropout footsteps. Everyone is talking about famed singers jumping on the track but I gotta stick with the original. With her city on her back she's determined to do this one by herself and why not she has the voice to do it minus all these autotuned rappers wanna turn a buck and be a singer. Her voice is amazing and I think she gives enough of her vocal talent to alert her audience of her skill but making the more definitive marks in her musical talent through her lyrics. |
| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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Solid performance on many level. Multi-talented! There are not many that can do all three, let alone do one.
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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This is sooo different, as far as the flow, and even the choice of beat goes. I like it. I think that a different female songstress should have handled the hook though. True, "Z" Keyshia C. would be a good choice, or maybe Melanie Fiona, someone with that "gritty power" to their voice.
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| Posted on May 11, 2010 |
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Raw Talent
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| Posted on May 13, 2010 |
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I love how she made all the lil SOUNDS an shit. @*#$! EPIC!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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shoot... COMMENT went tot he wrong song.
BUT I DO LOVE 'BENEATH MY CITY'. That TOP comment was for "Chicago Sunrise" (my bad) |
| Posted on May 07, 2012 |
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