This has always been there, it’s like my evil twin. Along the way, I made decisions to keep doing it, but it’s always been … I don’t know … I made my first single when I was five. I just was always doing it, and then I ended up making records really young, so it was already happening before you’re making those life decisions. Did you always think that this was something that you would pursue? Yeah, I mean I’ve consistently been pursuing it since I was a kid, so it was never really a conscious decision or something. Growing up, you were surrounded by music and the entertainment industry to an extent. I think I know myself by now, like this is going to happen when it happens. I can’t plan … I always have plans for album releases but then things happen. Did you approach this year with all of that in mind, like, “Okay, I’m going to release a record, and I’m going to balance being a mom. It’s a juggle, it’s a juggle but it’s good. It’s just the juggle between two kids and normal life, and then now releasing a record. View the video here: Learn more about Nikka Costa in the following All Access interview: How is 2017 treating you so far? You know, it’s good. She’s also released a video for the lead track “Nothing Compares 2 U”, a stunning rendition of her former mentor, Prince’s classic hit. Earlier this spring, Nikka released her song, “Come Rain or Come Shine”which was inspired by a long-lost original arrangement her father (Don Costa) composed for Frank Sinatra (her godfather) in the early 1960s. Nikka & Strings is Costa’s return to recording after an extended break where she focused her attentions on raising her two children with her husband, producer Justin Stanley. Recorded in a single day with minimal overdubbing, the 11 song effort is an emotional and poignant collection performed with vulnerability, passion, and honesty.
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Costa is back in full swing with this selection of heartfelt songs which gives the listener more intimate and personal insight into her unique musical style than ever before. Well-known singer-songwriter Nikka Costa released her album, “Nikka & Strings” (Metropolis) TODAY! This collection finds the acclaimed soul, funk, and blues singer dipping her toes into a refreshing collection of songs backed by a luscious string quartet.