Nikkiya

Avg Rating: 43210   4.3 ( 22 total votes )

Nikkiya - Sailing

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Artist: Nikkiya

Producer: WillPower (for SupaHot Beats)

Album: TBD

Label: Supahot Beats

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Forever is a long time and, even if familiarity doesn’t necessarily breed contempt, it has a way of gradually magnifying a partner’s once-lovable flaws into major annoyances. On her latest effort, a record currently unattached to any forthcoming project, Nikkiya celebrates the minor miracle that she and her man still have yet to drive each other up the wall, while acknowledging that his behavior occasionally has her “Sailing away on [her] tears.” Though frequent production collaborator Will Power (of SupaHot Beats) shoots for a blissfully mellow, vintage-soul vibe on the production tip, the ATL songbird delivers her verses with her trademark bite, exhibiting both self-assurance and vulnerability as she wonders, “How do I put up with you, and your baby’s mother, too?” As mentioned above, it has yet to be determined where this joint will end up, but we’ll let you know if and when it finds a home. In the meantime, why not check out the singer’s Booth-sponsored debut set (recently selected as Spin‘s sixth best R&B album of 2011!), SpeakHer?

This song first appeared on the Top Hip Hop / R&B Chart on January 16, 2012

   

Listen to More: Nikkiya , Downloads, R&B/Pop     Written by richard


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 11639
Rating:  43211
Remember where you first Nikkiya when she blows the f**k up this year. I am not kidding, big things coming. The slight break in her voice allows so much emotion to creep into her every note. That gravel is raw and polished at the same time... its a beautiful thing.
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Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

ruthie
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Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Akemiyt
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Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

djblaze
DJ Booth Crew

djblaze
Total Ratings: 7966
Rating:  43211
I like the production on this by WillPower...reminds me of "Dear Mama" from 2Pac. I like Nikkiya's voice and style on this track. This is feel-good-music. BANGER Status.
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Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

laylay3000
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
Beautiful....every time. Nikkiya and WillPower are amazing. Making me believe music can and will still be powerful.


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Max Pete
DJ Booth Crew

Max Pete
Total Ratings: 1633
Rating:  43211
Shes dope, this is a dope record, wouldn't expect anything less.


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

teddybarexxx
DJ Booth Member

teddybarexxx
Total Ratings: 194
Rating:  43211
im really, really, really feeling this young lady. i love her distinct vocals (put me in the mind of erykah badu) i'll definately be checking for her album (if it ever drops)


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

albyLB23
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albyLB23
Total Ratings: 1805
Rating:  43211
Wow again.. great job


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Caveman 305
Rating:  32121
Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Jay Flowins
DJ Booth Crew

Jay Flowins
Total Ratings: 380
Rating:  43211
Nice smooth record


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

MeKayla Roy
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Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Sunbear
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Sunbear
Total Ratings: 677
Rating:  43211
@ Z - word. I had a brief exchange with the homie Nathan.S a few months ago about whether Nikkiya is all that - damn, how wrong I was. I have SPEAKHER on almost constant loop now. Pure talent right here.


Posted on Jan 05, 2012    

Ash Motown
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Total Ratings: 108
love Nikkiya's voice and I do hope she blows up reason why I love DJ Booth give you raw music 24/7


Posted on Jan 06, 2012    

poeticjustice82
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Posted on Jan 07, 2012    

Cronic
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Posted on Jan 08, 2012    

krstycrlss
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krstycrlss
Total Ratings: 128
Rating:  32121
I like this. I like that you can hear the early R&B influences in her voice, too. A little bit of Mary J, Lauryn Hill, Patti Labelle..


Posted on Jan 08, 2012    

Mr.Top Hat
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Posted on Jan 09, 2012    

Carl Roe
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Carl Roe
Total Ratings: 99
Rating:  54321
Fresh


Posted on Jan 10, 2012    

TheHipHop_Aficionado
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TheHipHop_Aficionado
Total Ratings: 121
Rating:  54321
I thought maybe you guys were exaggerating with the hype you all were giving her so I didn't listen until now, wow.

A star is born.

Bright future this one has. Beautiful to hear.


Posted on Jan 11, 2012    

musicmatterz
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012    

Thebigk
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Total Ratings: 1
She is great


Posted on Jan 12, 2012    

Willpower Supahotbeats
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Posted on Jan 15, 2012    

SpyGl4ss
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SpyGl4ss
Total Ratings: 130
Rating:  43211
I have been watching Nikkiya since When I Was High first hit the scene... can't wait for more.


Posted on Jan 23, 2012    

Karan Gupte
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Posted on Nov 10, 2012    

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