What Everyone Is Saying About The CD & Live Show... • "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 • "Unrestrained vocals delivered with soulful conviction...Austin's best kept secret." The Blues Hound 90.1 FM KPFT • “You can’t fake soul, and, on his debut release, Playing The Cards, Nakia proves that he’s the real deal.â€Singer & Musician Magazine • "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.â€Â Ed Bailey, Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival/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------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------
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