Nikki Jean
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Nikki Jean is a singer-songwriter, musician, and occasional actress from the United States. She was a part of the band Nouveau Riche
, an indie/hip-hop band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, United States. She is also featured on Lupe Fiasco
's second album, The Cool, as a lyricist and vocalist. As an actress, she performed in the award winning independent film On the Outs.
From April 16, 2008 to August 6, 2008, Nikki Jean was part of the Glow in the Dark Tour
with Kanye West
, Lupe Fiasco
, Rihanna
and N.E.R.D.
In 2011, she signed as a recording artist with indie label S-Curve Records
. She released her debut solo album "Pennies In A Jar" on July 12, 2011 via S-Curve Records
. The lead single, "Steel And Feathers (Don't Ever)" was co-written by Bob Dylan
. The album also contains the track "Million Star Motel" which features rapping from Lupe Fiasco and Black Thought
. On July 14, She performed "How To Unring A Bell" on the Late Show with David Letterman
to promote her album.
with Nouveau Riche
Nouveau Riche (Philadelphia band)
Nouveau Riche is a Philadelphia based music group led by Dice Raw, who is associated with the rap group The Roots and Nikki Jean, known for her contributions on Lupe Fiasco's chart-topping album Lupe Fiasco's The Cool...
, an indie/hip-hop band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, United States. She is also featured on Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
's second album, The Cool, as a lyricist and vocalist. As an actress, she performed in the award winning independent film On the Outs.
From April 16, 2008 to August 6, 2008, Nikki Jean was part of the Glow in the Dark Tour
Glow in the Dark Tour
The Glow in the Dark Tour is a critically acclaimed world concert tour by Kanye West featuring Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D, and Nas. It began on April 16, 2008 in Seattle, Washington and travelled to Latin America, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and Australia through to early December.The tour...
with Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Wasalu Muhammad Jaco , better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco , is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, Lupe is the CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food...
, Rihanna
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty , better known as simply Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career under the guidance of record producer Evan Rogers...
and N.E.R.D.
In 2011, she signed as a recording artist with indie label S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records was founded in 2000 by former Mercury Records executive Steve Greenberg. It is based in New York City. In 2001 the label established a distribution and licensing agreement with EMI Records. In 2007 Greenberg relaunched the label after a two year hiatus, during which he served as...
. She released her debut solo album "Pennies In A Jar" on July 12, 2011 via S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records
S-Curve Records was founded in 2000 by former Mercury Records executive Steve Greenberg. It is based in New York City. In 2001 the label established a distribution and licensing agreement with EMI Records. In 2007 Greenberg relaunched the label after a two year hiatus, during which he served as...
. The lead single, "Steel And Feathers (Don't Ever)" was co-written by Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
. The album also contains the track "Million Star Motel" which features rapping from Lupe Fiasco and Black Thought
Black Thought
Tariq Trotter , better known as Black Thought, is an American hip-hop artist who is the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group The Roots and occasional actor...
. On July 14, She performed "How To Unring A Bell" on the Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
to promote her album.
Guest appearances
- DJ Deckstream — "Five Alarm"
- DJ Deckstream — "Exit Sign"
- Lupe Fiasco — "Hip Hop Saved My LifeHip Hop Saved My Life"Hip-Hop Saved My Life" is a viral video single from Lupe Fiasco's second album, The Cool. The track features the lead singer of the Indie/Hip hop group, Nouveau Riche, Nikki Jean...
" - Lupe Fiasco — "Little Weapon"
- Muja Messiah — "So Far So Good"
- Sylk130 — "Fallen Angel"
- Tu Phace — "Say Yes"
- Oddisee — "Tell The Truth"
- TraphikTraphikTraphik , also known as Timothy DeLaGhetto, is a rapper, comedian, and videographer. Aside from rapping, Traphik also makes online parody and comedy videos.-Filmography:-Youtube Channels:...
— "Favorite Song"
Discography
- Pennies In A Jar (2011)
with Nouveau Riche
- Nouveau Riche Longtail EP
- Free Money EP
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | On The Outs | Malia |