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Nikka Costa Biography

Singer-songwriter

Nikka Costa is a talented singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and emotional performance style. Born on June 4, 1972, she has been influenced by soul, jazz, and funk, creating her own distinctive musical style.

Firsts Dream Bed Lays First Love Pillow

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“My first love thinks that I'm too young. He doesn't even know. Wish that I could show him what I'm feeling.”

Thinking Knows Firsts Shows Feelings Young Wish First Love

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“It's important for you to do what you love and not let anyone bring you down.”

Important What You Love

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“I like writing songs all females can relate to - songs about when you're a chick and you get your heart broken and you go shopping.”

Writing Heart Song Broken Female Relate Shopping Chicks Writing Songs Heart Broke

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“If you're going to be an artist, you have to create music that moves you, and to not try to fit in so much with what's happening around you. It's a career choice.”

Ifs Trying Moving Artist Choices Careers Fit Happenings Careers Choices

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“I come up short when I create music I don't like. The goal isn't to get into it to be famous; the goal is to perfect your craft and create your own sound.”

Sound Goal Perfect Come Up Crafts

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“Spread the word about good music. Don't just listen to what's on the radio. If you put in a little effort, you can find some truly wonderful stuff.”

Ifs Littles Stuff Effort Wonderful Radio Spread Just Listen

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“I always come from a female perspective and a strong music base, trying to keep a positive slant on things. It's important for you to do what you love and not let anyone bring you down, and I keep that message throughout. I like writing songs all females can relate to - songs about when you're a chick and you get your heart broken and you go shopping.”

Writing Trying Heart Important Song Strong Broken Perspective Female Heart Broke

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“If you're going to be an artist, you have to create music that moves you, and to not try to fit in so much with what's happening around you. It's a career choice. I could have done other kinds of songs that got me in the radio or Top 10, but I wouldn't feel proud of the work. I come up short when I create music I don't like, and fans can tell too. The goal isn't to get into it to be famous; the goal is to perfect your craft and create your own sound.”

Trying Kind Done Moving Artist Song Choices Goal Perfect Proud Fit

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“Everybody got their something.”

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About the Author

Born: June 4, 1972
Known for: Singer-songwriter
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