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The daughter of famed arranger/producer Don Costa and goddaughter of her father's longtime client, Frank Sinatra, R&B vocalist Nikka Costa is no stranger to the music business. Born on June 4, 1972, she landed her first gig at age five, when she opened for the Hawaiian entertainer Don Ho. Two years later, a young Costa wowed 300,000 Police fans in Chile. The burgeoning singer was a natural talent,… Read more in Amazon's Nikka Costa Store

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  • Audio CD (October 14, 2008)
  • Original Release Date: October 14, 2008
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Stax
  • ASIN: B001DXF9GS
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,707 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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The latest radiant gem by the gifted singer-songwriter and performer Nikka Costa -- is far and away her most direct and convincing musical statement yet. If this is Costa's most pleasing album to date -- and it clearly is -- then it's exactly because the woman singing to us so powerfully has finally found the creative freedom to first and foremost please herself.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Bring on the funk gurl!, October 16, 2008
Why oh why isn't Nikka Costa freakin all over the map?! Why isn't she more popular?! I'm not dissing her current status. God knows she sells out her shows and has an avid fanbase. But why isn't she all over the radio and making millions of dollars when she's got the talent to back it up?! It's a letdown really when you hear other limited singers being played on the radio everyday when Nikka is simply ignored.
This woman has been in the industry for years and it seems like it never really took off for her. Everybody's got their something could've been a radio hit if only her label had more faith in it.
Now, yes this is a review for her new album and it's nothing innovative from what she's done in the past. It's simply a good solid record that only Nikka Costa can do. She brings out the funk and it's damn good. If you're a fan then buy this without a doubt. If you're a new fan then buy this without a doubt too and discover a woman with soul.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Artistry, Nikka's Most Dynamic Record in her 27-Year Recording Career, October 14, 2008
Nikka opens the record's closer with the line "When your faith lights the cannon...tell me where's the god in that?". This new record is a breath of fresh air for anyone who misses earthy, funky, jazzy, soulful noise with intelligent and meaningful lyrical content. In a time when most songs are wrapped in digital instrumentation, Nikka has made a record with a truly analog feel, so that even if you are listening to an mp3 it still feels like an LP orbiting a turntable.

Nikka's harmonies are unmatched in today's industry. "Stuck to You" paints a perfect picture of her range as a vocalist. Songs like "Keep Pushin'" bring out the James Brown of this funky white chick - with a massive horn section to help back the funk. All in all, this album is...well..perfect. You will not be able to listen to anything else for one month after purchase.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Nikka just keeps pushin'!, October 24, 2008
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Another solid album from one of the greated artists of our time. This is the third american released album of her 27 year career and as she keeps outdoing herself each time she gives us a new album.
The album features 12 songs where Nikka explores R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz and I dare to say a little Bossanova with a hint of Reggae and Samba(this might be a stretch of my imagination but I swear my brazilian ears hear that on the track "Damn I Said It First").
Lyrically the album is an ode to perseverance proving that if you care about art you have to stick to your guns. Musically the whole record is very organic and the way it's recorded make it a timeless experience to the listener. It's a must buy!
I'm glad that my taste for music has evolved as she has as an artist.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars HARD AS A ROCK
This is what the album will do to you.
NIKKA does it again!
A must have for any fan. The album is richer and much deeper than the cd.
You must play it in stereo.
Published 1 month ago by MR. BLONDE

5.0 out of 5 stars A new fan!!
I first learned of Nikka Costa through a cd catalog and was curious about her.Needless to say,she does not get credit due to her! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Music lover

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikka Nikka Nikka
Nikka never fails to impress and thrill. (and ROCK YOUR BOOTY)
Everything she does is fantastic!
Published 9 months ago by Natural

4.0 out of 5 stars Nikka goes old school
Nikka Costa can not make bad music so I'm going to love anything she does. This collection sounds like she's gone old school a little. Still some funk though. Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yet
I have two other CD's by her and I believe this one has topped those two works of hers. Great lyrics, great musicians to back her up and you get a great CD. Read more
Published 14 months ago by David ANGELO

5.0 out of 5 stars That Nikka!!
Listened to it 4 times and I purchased it 24 hours ago. It is amazing. This album was the worth the wait. All the songs are written by her and hubby. They are a great team.
Published 15 months ago by M. Holley

5.0 out of 5 stars our modern queen of funk
i just second what everyone else has already said. this is by far her best album yet, i almost didn't know what to expect since her other two are also fantastic. Read more
Published 15 months ago by rachel

5.0 out of 5 stars Her best album yet!
The funkiest white girl since Teena Marie hits her full stride on this soulful and uplifting independent release. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Stout

5.0 out of 5 stars NIKKA IN CHICAGO PARK WEST 10/29
Nikka, your new album will be a huge hit, your KEEP PUSHING song is the funkiest tune EVER GIRLFRIEND, I mean I can hear it being played, played, played. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MARIO DAVIS will drop an album...

5.0 out of 5 stars Singing when no one sings anymore
Nikka Costa has such a beautiful singing voice. Today where so called soul singers really have no soul (i.e. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Maxie Well

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