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THE REVIEW
Nikka Costa has done it again...
After her stylish comeback in 2001, here is another gem in 2005. Nikka doesn't stray much from her previous work, remaining anchored to a healthy and pure textbook funk, and doing it very well indeed!
The first track "Till I Get To You", an explosion of riffs and little screams à la Prince, followed by the rhythmic title track, make for a truly remarkable album start. The pace slows down but not the emotions with "Fooled Ya Baby" and the splendid "I Gotta Know", which could easily be an old Marvin Gaye classic. The keyword returns to 'funk' with the light single "Around The World" and the beautiful "Swing It Around". A novelty of the album is certainly "Funkier Than A Mosquitoes Tweeter", supported by an unusual base of African drums and concluded by a series of trumpets that would drive Tarantino fans crazy.
Echoes of Jimi Hendrix resurface in "On And On", thanks to its grating guitar riffs. "Happy In The Morning" is perhaps the most expendable moment of the album, which also struggles to redeem itself with the ballad "Hey Love". Fortunately, the album concludes on a high note: the intimate "Fatherless Child" and especially the classic blues of "Sugar In My Bowl".
"Can'Tneverdidnothin'" may not be a complete masterpiece like the previous one, but it remains an album of superior levels compared to much of what is on the market. It is a shame that this time MTV and the radio did not support it. It almost seems like this album was never produced; I imagine it wasn't pleasant for the poor Nikka!
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Nikka Costa's 2005 album Can'tneverdidnothin' continues her strong comeback with expertly crafted funk music and soulful tracks. Opening with vibrant riffs evocative of Prince and Marvin Gaye, the album explores layered rhythms including African drums and blues influences. Although not her absolute best work, it stands out amid mainstream releases. Lack of media support made this gem less recognized than deserved.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Nikka Costa
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.02 Reviews
