Salakida

“On the album’s [Stone Mecca: First Contact] closer, “In Love”, vocalist Salakida offers her dynamic vocal ability to the song …. This could prove to be the album’s best track as far as performance, production and lyrics.”
-D.L. Chandler, Okayplayer
- Okayplayer

"...singer Salakida, packing a big voice in a little body performing acoustic guitar-accompanied tales of everyday doldrums' escape with a sound between Tracy Chapman and India.Arie. " - Creative Loafing

Wow! With a sound she calls ‘Blippie Funk’ (Black Hippie Funk), Salakida is definitely onto something. The Oakland native/Atlanta transplant gives us a glimpse into her soul, with her voice and guitar, in a refreshingly frank manner. She takes you from the slow, hot groove of ‘Strugglin’’ to the funky joints like ‘Getting’ Wit U’ and ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’. Personally, I feel that the 2 strongest cuts are ‘Good Woman’ and ‘Sick Days’ (which most people will be able to relate to very strongly!) Like most of us, she is striving to get ahead in life, but in the meantime, she has to work her 9-5. In the chorus she says, "..I’m gonna use up all my sick days, until I can leave this place behind, gonna take a paid vacation in my mind, ‘til it’s time." No doubt, sentiments that most of us experience on a daily basis. As I listen to the album over and over, I can’t say enough good things about this beautiful, young songstress. (4.8 Crates) - Earwax Records

Though Kali could safely rely on her gorgeous, sultry vocals, she's gone for a more ambitious sound, the self-coined "blippie funk." Crossing the instrumental hip-hop beats of her native Oakland with the deep soul of her adopted home of Atlanta, this glowing R&B hybrid recalls india.arie and Jaguar, but also moves beyond them. - Download.com

"A well structuresd, well produced and delivered album, but most of all it’s the vocals that I love. Lets hope the next one isn’t too far away."



- Life and Soul Promotions, UK

The perfect soundtrack to relaxing on a sunny afternoon with a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade. The perfect backdrop for a road trip with the top down, feeling the breeze. Singer/Songwriter, Salakida-- pronounced [sah-lah-kee-dah], provides that soothing sound that complements relaxation. Whether it’s the sound of her acoustic guitar or her sweet, yet strong voice, you’ll vibe out to Salakida, leaving your cares behind. - Brown Gurl Magazine