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Nikka Costa

Nikka Costa · 1981

36 min · 12 tracks · funk · new wave · progressive rock

Joyful melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, creating an exuberant blend of pop and funk.

Nikka Costa is an album by Nikka Costa, released in 1981. Joyful melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, creating an exuberant blend of pop and funk. The album gained attention for its fresh sound and Costa's impressive vocal abilities at such a young age, leading to critical acclaim in various music publications. Although it did not achieve commercial breakthrough, it laid the groundwork for her later success and demonstrated her potential within the blue-eyed soul and pop genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nikka Costa sound like?

Joyful melodies intertwine with soulful vocals, creating an exuberant blend of pop and funk. Rooted in funk and new wave.

What makes Nikka Costa by Nikka Costa notable?

The album gained attention for its fresh sound and Costa's impressive vocal abilities at such a young age, leading to critical acclaim in various music publications. Although it did not achieve commercial breakthrough, it laid the groundwork for her later success and demonstrated her potential within the blue-eyed soul and pop genres. Released when Nikka Costa was just ten years old, her self-titled debut marked a significant entry into the music scene following her family's legacy in entertainment. As the daughter of producer Don Costa, this album introduced her as a prodigious talent poised for a promising career in music.

How many songs are on Nikka Costa?

Nikka Costa has 12 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·36:42

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Someone to Watch Over Me Standout 2:48
  • 2 I Believe in Love 3:00
  • 3 (Out Here) On My Own Standout 3:30
  • 4 Grown Up World Standout 2:30
  • 5 Theme From Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) 4:00
  • 6 Go Away, Little Boy 2:35
  • 7 It’s Your Dream 3:22
  • 8 Maybe 2:45
  • 9 Bubble Full of Rainbows 3:10
  • 10 Chained to the Blues 2:22
  • 11 You 3:15
  • 12 So Glad I Have You 3:25

Release Date

November 1, 1981

Genre

funk, new wave, progressive rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

36 min 42 sec