Nikka Costa has been around for way over 10 years now, yet she remains very much an ‘unknown’ to many people. Never quite understood what it was about her that prevented her from ‘blowing up’ – her music has always been pretty consistent. Blending Funk, Blues & Soul, she’s got a killer voice, distinct style and a lot of cool (not to mention, her Godfather was Frank Sinatra!) and yet with early support from Prince and Lenny Kravitz she’s never really connected with the mainstream – as I, and I’m sure many of you felt she deserved. Her most well known song ‘Like a Feather’ was released way back in 2001!
She’s back now, with 2 brand new songs ‘Head First’ and 'Nylons In A Rip" taken off her new album Pro*Whoa. This track is exactly why I stay in tune with this lady – her vocals sound honey laced and attached to that killer bassline and Funk instrumental – it’s a win. Love her.
Nylons in a Rip by Nikka Costa
