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new music - BBC Radio 1
new music - BBC Radio 1
"I’m sure that this chick Nia Keturah is ‘weird‘ enough and dare I say it, talented enough to become one of those artist us mainstream folks don’t quite understand yet she has a huge ‘cult’ following of ‘weirdos‘ just like – rather nothing like her...this new young tripster" - Digiwaxx
"I’m sure that this chick Nia Keturah is ‘weird‘ enough and dare I say it, talented enough to become one of those artist us mainstream folks don’t quite understand yet she has a huge ‘cult’ following of ‘weirdos‘ just like – rather nothing like her...this new young tripster" - Digiwaxx
"Just watch her — she’s moving." - Greedmont
"Just watch her — she’s moving." - Greedmont
Na sua terceira mixtape... - Público
Na sua terceira mixtape... - Público
Nia Keturah doesn’t make music though, she “creates sound-waves,” and that’s a direct quote. Whatever she wants to call it is fine by me because the vibe of this is on point. - You Heard That New
En écoute et en téléchargement sur sa page Bandcamp, "Po Lil Black Girl", la troisième mixtape de Nia Keturah mérite bien mieux qu'une sortie confidentielle. Dans la lignée des productions d'un Kendrick Lamar, la rappeuse de Washington affirme une voix et un style bien à elle, plus proche du trip hop de Massive Attack que du Rn'B bling bling de la plupart de ses consoeurs. - Le Mouv
This prolific D.C. newcomer has inspired talk about a distaff Kendrick Lamar (http://bit.ly/MDg82yhttp://bit.ly/MDg82yEND ), a facile comparison that works on a superficial level — there’s an undeniably slo-mo, swaying quality to much of what she does — but falls apart once you get below the surface. She doesn’t rap about the same things, there’s a higher jazz quotient, and her use of rhythm is constantly changing, as though it were being arranged by someone who gets bored after 30 or 40 seconds. (http://bit.ly/129ImJl ) - Toronto Star
This prolific D.C. newcomer has inspired talk about a distaff Kendrick Lamar (http://bit.ly/MDg82yhttp://bit.ly/MDg82yEND ), a facile comparison that works on a superficial level — there’s an undeniably slo-mo, swaying quality to much of what she does — but falls apart once you get below the surface. She doesn’t rap about the same things, there’s a higher jazz quotient, and her use of rhythm is constantly changing, as though it were being arranged by someone who gets bored after 30 or 40 seconds. (http://bit.ly/129ImJl ) - Toronto Star
" I’m definitely feeling the jazz vibe" - Kevin Notingham
" I’m definitely feeling the jazz vibe" - Kevin Notingham
"undeniably smooth...pure poetry" - Hypetrak
"undeniably smooth...pure poetry" - Hypetrak
This is the murkiest muzak, more viscous than vicious, a dream you might wake up from with a scream. - The Guardian
This is the murkiest muzak, more viscous than vicious, a dream you might wake up from with a scream. - The Guardian
Discography
Po Lil Black Girl, March 26, 2013
7 vol I, November 7, 2012
The Missed Education of Denise Huxtable (MEDH), September 21, 2012
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Bio
Nia Keturah was born March 7, 1991 in North Carolina, she was raised in the Maryland area. She developed early on what’s called a twisted tongue, a severe speech impediment. Her vocal communication was limited to only a handful of people who could understand her; her mother, brother, and younger sister. She spent six years in intensive speech classes to correct this issue. Her childhood was filled with sandboxes and misunderstandings. These experiences directly effect her present need to be understood.
Nia decided to attend Spelman College in 2009. She would go on to meet her major collaborators Spencer “Savvy Society” Charles and Charles “Wino Willy” Coperning at Spelman’s brother school Morehouse. Savvy would be one of the first to encourage Nia’s unique rhyming style. Their friendship served as the foundation for Nia’s early recording work. In the spring of 2012 Nia made the difficult decision to leave Spelman to focus on her art full time.
September 2012 Nia released her first mixtape; The Missed Education of Denise Huxtable (MEDH). She would continue on to a quick release of her next tape 7 vol. I. 7, a collaborative effort with Bahiri “Hiri Skywalker” Lykym Mattiex went on to receive much praise for it’s single “Control”, featured on blogs like KevinNottingham.com and Hypetrak.com. 7’s success also landed Nia her first showcase. Nia performed as part of Miss Ls’ R.A.W. series at the legendary SOB’s.
In March of this year Nia released her lastest effort, Po Lil Black Girl. The album garnered praise from Hypetrak.com, Yours Tru.ly, as well as the UK's Guardian. The Guardian placed Nia in their revered column "New Band of the Day" Po Lil Black Girl also caught the ears of the UK's Amazing Radio, which is currently playing Proper Poppa and Blunt People (featuring ABGOHARD)
Nia is currently meditating on her next project.
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