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Nikkiya - Sailing
Artist: Nikkiya
Producer: WillPower (for SupaHot Beats)
Album: TBD
Label: Supahot Beats
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
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 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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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 |
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Beautiful....every time. Nikkiya and WillPower are amazing. Making me believe music can and will still be powerful.
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Shes dope, this is a dope record, wouldn't expect anything less.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2012 |
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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)
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2012 |
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Wow again.. great job
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Nice smooth record
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@ 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.
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| Posted on Jan 05, 2012 |
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love Nikkiya's voice and I do hope she blows up reason why I love DJ Booth give you raw music 24/7
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| Posted on Jan 06, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 08, 2012 |
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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..
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| Posted on Jan 10, 2012 |
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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. |
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She is great
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| Posted on Jan 12, 2012 |
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| Posted on Jan 15, 2012 |
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I have been watching Nikkiya since When I Was High first hit the scene... can't wait for more.
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