The Official Nikki Jean "Pennies In A Jar" Album Discussion Thread

[Lunatic]

When I saw this album, I instantly recognized the Nikki Jean name from her work with Lupe Fiasco, especially her phenomenal performance on the Lupe fan favorite "Hip-Hop Saved My Life."

I have absolutely no idea what to expect from this album, not knowing what type of solo artist Nikki is (expecting some R&B, maybe neo-soul, some socially conscious stuff) and that makes me want to check out the album even more 

Going in with no idea what to expect, let's see what she delivers.

1. How to Unring a Bell
2. Steel & Feathers (Don't Ever)
3. La Di Da Di Da
4. My Love
5. Pennies in a Jar
6. What's a Girl Supposed to Do
7. Rockaway
8. Million Star Hotel (feat. Lupe Fiasco & Black Thought)
9. Patty Crash
10. China
11. Mercy of Love
12. Sex, Lies & Sunshine

Let's go... 

[Lunatic]

1. How to Unring a Bell - 3.75/5. Very musical. Has some very nice intro sounding music. Fits Nikki's style well.
2. Steel & Feathers - 4/5. Slower but a very nice vibe. I like this joint.
3. La Di Da Di Da - 3.5/5. Back to the fun summer type vibe of the first track. It's a nice feel good joint.

4. My Love - 4/5. Again, a feel good summer type vibe. This is a really nice joint.
5. Pennies in a Jar - 3.75/5 A nice musical track. Slower on here. Title track and Nikki sings it well.
6. What's a Girl Supposed to do - 3.25/5. This is cool. Short track but not bad at all.

7. Rockaway - 3.25/5. This really shows off Nikki's versatility. More of a country genre vibe. Didn't expect that. It works if that's your thing.
8. Million Star Motel - 4/5. Very nice to see Lupe on here. Black Thought is dope too. Track has a very nice sound. Good performance by Nikki too.
9. Patty Crash - 3.25/5 A fast vibe again. Almost like soft rock. She rocks this well.

10. China - 3.75/5. Back to a slow vibe. All her lyrics and concepts are cool and unique.
11. Mercy of Love - 3.5/5. A nice mellow guitar in here. This is a nice joint.
12. Sex, Lies & Sunshine - 4/5 Has some really nice music. Great closing track!

All in all I'm glad I checked out this release. Nikki is a unique artist who seems to be flying under the radar a bit, but I think her future looks bright.

[kuruptlon]

Wow I'm glad you posted this. I didn't think her album would ever come out. I saw her open for Mayer Hawthorne last year and she was amazing.

Its too bad it doesn't look like the song Faithful made the album I love that song.

Nikki Jean - Faithful

http://hulkshare.com/82ad6cx0f61p