It’s stumbling in the dark but knowing I have wings
…and so do you.
thumbed the experts, writing my own;
donned reign wear, looking for clouds;
it is a practice...of surrender.
_________________________ More Love. Less fear.
THE REASON:
I think that globally, right now, our culture is wounded deeply by the rift that comes from trying to compartmentalize our humanity. Trying to separate our spirits, bodies and minds, our feminine and masculine, our cultures, our subcultures, our creeds... our men and women.
In reality that kind of separation is impossible but our culture seems bent on convincing us that those fractures are not only possible, but desirable. Just trying to live down to that is making us sick and crazy. Both literally and metaphorically. My music is made to try and shed light on the deception. To help close and heal those wounds…in defense of Love.
Niki
MY RECORDS, MY TALE:
The daughter of a jazz musician and pop lover, I was reared in an eclectic soup of genres and styles that only grew more diverse as I got old enough to explore music in my own right. I coined the term “Dirty Jazz” to describe my format-defying blend of Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul that has attracted fans worldwide. My self-promoted, debut EP First Light was a labour of love and determination - personally financed on my credit cards - which, despite it’s “trial by fire”, novice promotion, went on to garner praise, feature spotlights, interviews, chart positions, and regular rotation at over 150 shows and stations around the world.
The First Light EP was a big learning curve. The process of recording and especially promoting…Suffice to say, I’ve learned a thing or two! Dawn’s Rise is a 7 song digi EP (4 new tracks, plus the First Light ones – back by popular demand). It’s geared to flesh out the story I started to tell and position me for the production and release of my first album, Lost Girl Found. I did take a much more active role in the production phase of these new tracks. So, even more of me is in these new records. I’m really proud of what we’ve done and I hope my fans and supporters will be proud too.
I am currently back in writing mode, expanding my songwriter's catalogue and blessed to be collaborating with talented musicians in Nashville, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Sneak listens and previews of what I'm up to can be caught backstage.
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REVIEWS:
Niki Andre’s ‘Dirty Jazz’ “has caused a sensation” †† If you haven’t had the pleasure of being moved by her “seductive”, “velvet” tones, keep tuned. “a wonderful singer-songwriter with an engaging presence both live and on record”,“Niki André is ready to take center stage…[S]he makes a powerful impression with her soft voice. Her lyrics are not watered down for consumption but refreshing and nurturing for the soul"“She is definitely proving, lyrically and vocally, to be what the industry is lacking.” So get Lost in Dirty Jazz.
†† review quotes by (in order of appearance): • Mario Padilla, Radio Contadero, Spain • David Cintron, WPRK 91.5, Apopka, Florida • Armen Manukyan RADIO ARDZAGANK FM103.5, Yerevan, Armenia • Jude Kelly, Chair, R&B/Soul Committee - 2003-2005 Juno Awards, Former Vice President - Urban Music Association of Canada • DJ Junior, aka Bruce Campbell, Urban Music Director, WKDU, Philly • Heather Douglas, Producer/Co-Host, Soul Perspectives, CKUT 90.3, Montreal, Quebec
