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Nikki Lynette - Nothing to Worry About [Premiere]
Artist: Nikki Lynette
Featuring: GLC
Producer: Corey Colvin
Album: Roses N' Guns
Label: Unsigned
An up-and-coming femcee with a left-of-center musical sensibility? And her name’s Nikki?! OK, relax – as Nikki Lynette assures us on her first feature (making its world premiere in the Booth!), there’s absolutely Nothing to Worry About. Far from being a Minaj-biter, this Windy City-based rapper/singer/songwriter/producer comes with an eccentrically appealing style all her own. Here, an off-kilter instrumental from indie rock group Peter Bjorn and John‘s single of the same name sounds as Nikki toots her own horn “like [she] was born playin’ trumpet.” On the guest tip, fellow Chi-town representative GLC serves up some similarly out of this world braggadocio, playing up his female appeal in “Chuch!”-laced bars. So, readers, does this rising star have the skills to set herself apart from the pack? If you think so, don’t fret – you’ll be able to hear plenty more new music from Nikki Lynette on her DJBooth.net-hosted Roses N’ Guns mixtape, set to hit our front page May 18.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on May 3, 2010
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Man, the creativity just oozes out of this one. I've been reviewing music in one way or another for years, but never do I remember coming across a Peter Bjorn and John sampled record. Not forced at all, Nikki is able to do the track justice and GLC is always a safe bet for a solid 16.
If you like Nikki as much as we did when we heard her work for the first time earlier this month, you'll circle 5/18 on your calender. We promise a tasty treat at the end of the rainbow. 
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| Posted on Apr 27, 2010 |
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The beginning sounded too loud and mixed in together. Beat is different, but still enjoyable. Nikki has nice wordplay, and GLC was alright. Nothing special.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Creative indeed DJ Z. The opening intro/hook sounded really muffled and hard to hear, but when Nikki began to rap, oh boy, she had my full undivided attention. Production on this was really cool. Sounded as if there were alot of things going on at once, but by no means was that a bad thing. Corey Golvin, did a great job to say the least.
GlC contributed an A+ effort in his verse and only made the song better. As for Nikki, is sounded as though she switched up her tone of voice from the first to third verses. Hook was, like I said before, kind of muffled and hard to hear, but in a way, it doesn't really take away from the track at all. This was a banger. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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I love when I hear tracks from girls and the chick's flow doesn't either sound super bubble gummy or super old school, 1990's. Not hating on the old school style of rap or nothing. I just like it that she is the first female rapper from Chicago who sounds like she fits in with Kanye and Lupe and Common. I couldn't understand the words to the hook until I Googled Peter Bjorn and Jon and realized their version sounds almost equally as muffled. I like it. Where can I download?
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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i agree it was a little to loud, Mix together, nice flows, sounds very youthful.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Definitely a Banger. Can't wait to hear more from Ms. Nikki Lynette. 80) She totally rocks!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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For sure this track is better than that other Nicki's single is. I would much rather hear this. But I honestly think this girl could be pretty big in the years to come. Heavy rotation.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Without a doubt this track is smashing it. The track was well done and a mad creative sample. To Nikki smashing the lyrics & flow, and I normally don't like GLC but he came with it on this one! Keep an eye on her she has more creativity and potential for a lasting career than any female rapper I have heard EVER.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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are you kidding me that mix is horrible ..ugghh im not saying this chick is talentless but for a feature im just not feeling this, i like peter Bjorn and john and i feel they messed up a great song...her rymes are straight but this is not an attention getter for me...its just there...its not bad, but with so much bad music coming out i just can't listen to this....sorry
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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100% with DjKidd... When a hip hop song reminds me of Sesame Street it's never a good thing...
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Banger,girl can rap DAM
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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lol who diss and why she think that copying the style of production of lil mama gon help her :).
ok now that my rant is over i gotta say this way tight. the swagger of lil mama and the flow of nikki minaj way metaphoric on this track this is what i live for and nice change up on the beats. im very impressed for a first listen this is a major song and should do great on the album, could have done without the feature because she was basically carrying this track all her own 4 spins mad tight fav track all day besided the naz/marley/knann track!! |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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"Winning in this Man's World like my name was Nicholas"
She's kinda nice. Scrap that she's type dope. Not one to give too much credit to those straight out the gate but Nothing to Worry About is definitely a good look for this windy city stiletto wearing fem. I actually liked the stifled intro/chorus. It grabbed my curiosity and when Nikki delivers her first words it makes her voice that more prominent on the track. Always an advocate for more respectable, positive female rappers. Not being biased, this is a straight summer feel good banger... May is looking like a really good month for music to drop. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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The MOST HORRIBLE intro I've ever heard for any song, that's reason enough to trash this track. Her wordplay is good, but with production like that, it doesn't help her out very much.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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i joined dj booth today because of two things. I have followed Nikki L's career for a couple years now. I have always liked her as a rapper more then a singer because she can sing and all but she really has a gift for rapping. She is one of those girls that has been rapping since high school and battle rap men in the street. Now she's more girly with it, but she still has skills.
The other reason is because there are so many females who spit bullshit, and we support it if they looking good because you know how it is. But Nikki can really spit. She is WAY better now than she was a couple years ago. I like when you know an artist grew. We don't have another Nikki Lynette in Chicago. She even got broads trying to dress like her and rap like her here. I'm glad people finally recognizing her because she earned it. I want to hear more of this and less of the singing stuff because this is what she's great at. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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very different...i like the sound...refreshing...and the hook is def catchy
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Joint is dope,this my first time ever hearing homegirl and she did her thing,GLC always puts it down.Shout out to my boys Corey and Rey of Droids on the beat.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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this track is straight up bananas man, very original and the beat is knocking, it goes hard. Mad props to the producer on this one. as far as Nikki goes, she was on point, she got mad potential and id love to see more artist like her succeed but with the way the game is looking right now its gonna be hard so she could definitely turn things up a notch in order to really take off. GLC's flow was ridiculous and put a crazy spin on the entire track enhancing the quality even more.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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I asbolutely lov.....HATE this!! I normally don't obliterate tracks like this but the hook is horrible and I don't like Nikki's style or flow on here. She has potential I can tell but I think that hook just has me set on not liking this track period...its annoying as hell and loud!!
But hey GLC beasted it on here and for that I will not give this a one star rating because he put in a god verse. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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the hook is too "loud". I like this record tho. she seems to be really on point.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Definitely not Banger
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Its Aiqht not the kinda music that i could listen to all the time but ima qive it 1/2 rotation
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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im not feelin some of yaw sayin dis is horrible i dont see it
hook is a lil sumthin else tho but itz kool tho production and beat was kool as well and wordplay and flow was dope dis is at least rotation not a 1 or 2 come on yaw |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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My more idealistic side loves this song. I always want to support creativity and originality, and this track has both in huge amounts. Props to Nikki.
On the other hand, I find this hook really, really aggravating. The children's chorus rarely works well, and here it really doesn't work. If I could do anything to find a chorus-less version of this track I'd do it. More from Nikki please (without the same hook). Welcome to the Booth @Buchanan
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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im str8 up feelin this track...i feel good listenin' to this.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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This hook took awhile to grow on me, but once it did I was quite hooked. Verses by Nikki Lynette were an instant hit tho, clever wordplay with a playful approach to flow. GLC did his thing as well. Rotation fa sho!
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Nice jam. Quality isn't great but that has nothing to do with her flow or the Beat. I'm not talking about the distorted vox on the hook either. That was probably on purpose.
All in all I think its fresh & new. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Right from the beginning the beat catches you, its something new to listen to these days. I gotta give her her props because she produces and sings her own songs. She's not a Nicki Minaj, but she's gonna be something to listen to.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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I dig Nikki Lynette's verse.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Hmm I felt it but i think it still fell short from a banger, but i still like it.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Mad creative, but the chorus is hard to hear and unpleasant on my ears. Hopefully we can hear more of her rapping next time around.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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this girl can go
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Very clever song and definitely props to the producers Corey and Rey (the droids)...Want to hear more from them in the future.... Nikki and GLC did their thing as usual.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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I really enjoyed this track.. I think its kinda hot!!! I LOVED IT!!! After listening to it a couple of times, I found myself singing the chorus a bit!! I'm interested in hearing to more tracks from Nikki Lynette because based off this one, I think she has a lot of potential!!
Shout out to Corey Colvin and Rey Diaz of Droids for the HOT beat and music...LOVED IT!!! Great work gentlemen. I looking forward to hearing more from you two in the future!!! |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Not Minaj jacker like many people are saying about a lot of female rappers nowadays. She does a good job spitting, but the chorus is just wack and annoying. The feature on here is pretty good, but not digging his style. Just an okay song to me, more of a youth song.
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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WE GOT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.
Damn Nikki is dope...this Nikki in...Minaj out. GLC murders it. |
| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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| Posted on Apr 28, 2010 |
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Not really familar with her work, but her lyrics are kinda nice. I want to hear more of her work, lookin foward to hearing her finished project. Nice feature with GLC, always a plus! Shout out 2 G.O.O.D Music!!! the beat is a "breath of fresh air." Lol! I want to hear more from Droids....I keep hearing that they are a young N.E.R.D. I going to give it a "4" with the hope of a future Cuddi feature. Droids lets see u make that happen!!!!
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2010 |
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nothing special as @jkl said... the hook was alright as was glc. i liked nikki's wordplay but something about her voice kinda confused me.. on the fence- couple more features and ill decide
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2010 |
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This track wasn't for me but her flow is definitely worthy of praise. I look forward to here future works...
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2010 |
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This is a true banger Good flow great good voice nice wordplay and it definately has that Corey Colvin sound Dope.
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| Posted on Apr 29, 2010 |
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I'm not really liking the hook at all, and even though she has talent I'm not feeling this.
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| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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| Posted on May 02, 2010 |
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I hate the flow she used, it's so generic (even Kesha pulled that off).
The yelling like chorus was awful too, just noise. Impossible to go on rotation, but I'll concede there may be talent that was just not done justice. |
| Posted on May 03, 2010 |
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I love this song. Nice beat, I think she worked it well. I don't think she's a Minaj Biter, shes not as silly. THe beat is unique and great sample choice. Keep up the good work.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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Definitely very original the intro is annoying to me the hook had good lyrics but it just ain't my type of song.
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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its good, but im w/Nathan S., that chorus isnt so good.
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