Press & Awards
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| QUOTES |
• “I receive dozens of demo recordings from aspiring Austin musicians; Nakia’s submissions have always stood out from the pack. I am excited that his debut album is coming out so that all can hear his magic. He’s got a lot of tricks up his sleeve.”
Jody Denberg, Program Director/KGSR
• “Austin-based Nakia projects a bold, brassy presence his first time out with a striking set of Texas-bred rhythm ‘n’ blues.” Performing Songwriter Magazine
• “With his soulful vocals and rich instrumentation, Nakia stood out among the hundreds of demos we receive each week at XM SATELLiTE RADiO. “Down In A Pinch” was a perfect fit for The Radar Report, so we featured his music in “The Futures” section–a set of emerging artists who we think has what it takes. Nakia certainly does.”
Josiah, XMU XM-43, XM SATELLiTE RADiO
• “You can’t fake soul, and, on his debut release, Playing The Cards, Nakia proves that he’s the real deal.”
Singer & Musician Magazine
• “Unrestrained vocals delivered with soulful conviction…Austin’s best kept secret.” The Blues Hound 90.1 FM KPFT
• “It only took one listen for me to rank Nakia in the upper echelons of Austin vocalists! And he’s got a solid group of veteran musicians to back him up. When I played “Down in a Pinch,” I got an immediate response from listeners. One spin generated requests for days! So I had to play it some more.”
Loris Lowe, Music Director/KLBJ
• “Seeing Nakia perform was the one true unexpected gem for me this year at South By Southwest. Soulful, passionate energy mixed with great songs make Nakia a name everyone needs to know.”
Rob Bleetstein, Radioio.com
• “Knocked everyone out. Heard lots of positive feedback. No one saw him coming - but they can’t forget Nakia now.”
Ed Bailey, KLRU/Austin City Limits
• “Nakia will hook you from the first listen. With upbeat, bold sounds to energizing lyrics; Nakia may not be a name you have heard of before, but after a few minutes, it makes you wonder why you haven’t.”
Atlantis Music Conference 2007 Listening Committee
• “Nakia will be a tough act to follow.”
Kevin Connor, VP Music & Artist Relations/ME Television
• “Big and Bold, Upbeat and Fun, Nakia’s debut is one of the best I’ve heard in long time!”
Bryan Beck, Morning Show Host/KGSR
• “Got the disc and very much enjoy it. ‘Down in a Pinch’… that’s a winner.”
David Brown, Texas Music Matters/KUT
| AWARDS |
• “Playing the Cards” chosen as a Texas Top Ten of 2007 by the Austin Chronicle’s, Margaret Moser
• Voted one of the 10 Best New Bands In Austin - 2007-2008 Austin Music Awards
• Mayor Of Austin Proclaimed February 15, 2007, “Nakia Day” In Austin, TX
• Winner - KGSR/Apple Computer Give A MacBook To A Musician
• Selected As A ME Television Emerging Artist And Awarded Four HD Camera Concert Video Shoot
• Selected Four Times As A Performer For The John Lennon Songwriting Contest Educational Tour Bus
• Siren Song Magazine 2004 Male Artist Of The Year