Sweet, sultry, subversive and for the lyrically streetwise-In defense of Love. An elegant fusion of urban hip hop and smooth diva soul. This is Dirty Jazz

7 MP3 Songs in this album (30:37) !
Related styles: URBAN/R&B: Soul, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz

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Details:
Love:
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 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, especially when it comes to sexuality. We have ourselves (and our children) convinced that we can have sex without becoming emotionally and spiritually affected; invested. Just trying to live down to that is making us sick and crazy. My music in general, and Dawnâs Rise in particular, is made to try and shed light on the deception. To help close and heal those woundsâ¦in defense of Love.


Bio:
Niki André is the daughter of a jazz musician whose format-defying blend of Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul has attracted fans worldwide. Her self-promoted singles are catching spins at over 150 stations and shows - from Australia to North America and all across Europe. This up-and-coming Soulstress has coined the term "Dirty Jazz" to describe her emotional and improvisational sound. If you haven't heard of her yet, you will. Her music has already crept onto college charts and itâs gaining accolades from hosts and DJs around the globe. Niki has been performing since she was a child and once worked as a studio background vocalist. She is ACTRA affiliated. Past shows include performances at Revival, Trane, Ciao Edieâs, The Drake and The Urban Music Association of Canada's Future Soul Showcase. Niki has been invited to showcase at the Bitter End, NYC, headlined at the exclusive Summer Fete in Alys Beach, FL and has been invited back next year. She was recently invited to speak and showcase at the 3rd Annual, Soul Music Summit in Atlanta.



Reviews:

Emotional, improvisationalâ¦and true,

Niki Andreâs âDirty Jazzâ âhas caused a sensationâ If you havenât had the pleasure of being moved by her âseductiveâ, âvelvetâ tones, keep tuned. âa wonderful singer-songwriter with an engaging presence both live and on recordâ,âNiki André is ready to take center stageâ¦[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"âShe is definitely proving, lyrically and vocally, to be what the industry is lacking.â So get Lost in Dirty Jazz.

(for the full quotes and more reviews, please check out Niki's website.)