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Nikki Lynette

- Chicago, IL Hip Hop / Alternative Rock / Pop

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Members: Nikki Lynette

Label: Unsigned

Manager: Self

Bio: In 2010, Nikki Lynette received her first nationwide recognition after her unique sound, which is equal parts hip hop, rock, and pop, won her the 2nd place spot in Ourstage/New Music Seminar’s “Artist on the Verge Competition.” As a result, MTV offered her a music licensing deal, landing her musi... See Full Bio

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“It's a new day and age for independent artists: A major record deal is no longer a prerequisite for a successful career. Few people understand this better than Nikki Lynette, a Chicago-based singer-songwriter and rapper. Even if you haven't heard the name, you may have heard her music — Lynette's voice can be heard in the tunes of television commercials for McDonald's, Secret deodorant and other well-known brands. Her music has been featured on MTV shows such as Jersey Shore and The Real World.”

— NPR Staff, NPR.org

“ These days the Queen of Englewood, Nikki Lynette, actually lives in Wicker Park. And those two Chicago neighborhoods are planets apart: Englewood is deep South Side, colorful but deadly, while Wicker Park is multiculti and so hip it hurts. But 27-year-old Nikki, who dropped the boundary-breaking EP The Strong Survive a month ago, isn't feeling much tied to anything these days except her music. "In society, there's all this pressure to be cool and in with the in crowd,"....(read more on TheRoot.com) ”

— Achy Obejas, TheRoot.com

“Being everybody’s weird friend works to Lynette’s advantage. She has been garnering nationwide attention and fans of all backgrounds with her innovative sound and distinctive style. Her music is a synthesis of hip hop, rock, techno and pop. And she’s worked hard to get her technique recognized. Although with the recent release of her mixtape, “Roses N’ Guns,” she wasn’t sure that listeners would get where she’s coming from.”

— Frances Moffett , Jet Online

“Nikki Lynette loves Guns N' Roses, and she's not afraid to admit it. In addition to titling her new mixtape Roses N' Guns, she peppered it with references to late-'80s/early-'90s rock 'n' roll juggernaut. Samples from "Civil War" and "Welcome to the Jungle" undergird two of the songs, and she name-checks Slash approvingly.”

— Robert VerBruggen, AntiMusic.com

“Lynette does an excellent job of fusing party-starting hip-hop with rock foundations, whether it's the swaggering "So Bad Ass" or the danceable "72 Virgins," produced by and featuring fellow ChicagoNow bloggers and 2009 Metromix Rock 'n' Vote winners I Fight Dragons (who recently signed to Atlantic Records). Guns N' Roses samples like "Civil War" and "Take This Pill" (which rolls over "Welcome to the Jungle") are similarly striking, and straight-up dance number "Liberation Time" demonstrates Lynette's musical flexibility. ”

— Matt Pais, Metromix ChiTunes

“Hearing a few cuts off of the upcoming mixtape, I was instantly intrigued by the Chicago emcee; who is also a singer, producer and songwriter. So I hit her up on Twitter to get her story. This punk rock hip-hopper is in a league all of her own...”

— Kevin Nottingham, KevinNottingham.com

“Nikki Lynette is a hot name at the moment. She's a local gal w/ a lot of heavy hitters in her corner. She stopped by our studio to debut a new track & talk about the excitement of momentum. You can hear our chat below......”

— Kevin Manno, Vocalo.org Radio Interview

“Nikki Lynette joins host Bill Leff in the Showcase Studio to discuss her blog, "Becoming Nikki Lynette".”

— Bill Leff, WGN Radio Interview part 2

“Nikki Lynette joins host Bill Leff in the Showcase Studio to discuss her blog, "Becoming Nikki Lynette".”

— Bill Leff, WGN Radio Interview part 1

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