Nikka Costa

The Profile

Nikka Costa is an American singer known for a high-energy blend of funk, soul, rock and blues. Active since childhood, she broke through internationally with Everybody Got Their Something (2001) and the single Like a Feather, followed by Can’tneverdidnothin’ (2005) and Pebble to a Pearl (2008). She is the daughter of arranger-producer Don Costa.

American funk/soul/rock vocalist; daughter of Don Costa; active since the early 1980s; 2001 single "Like a Feather" significantly boosted her visibility via a major ad campaign; key albums include Everybody Got Their Something and Can’tneverdidnothin’.

Two glowing DeBaser reviews hail Nikka Costa’s turn-of-the-millennium run. Everybody Got Their Something is praised as a funk-rock gem with standout cuts like Like a Feather, So Have I For You and Tug Of War. The follow-up Can’tneverdidnothin’ sticks to taut, Prince-tinged funk and classic blues colors, with highlights including Till I Get To You, Around The World and Sugar In My Bowl. Overall tone: high-energy vocals, sharp arrangements, and plenty of groove.