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October 18, 2008,
The title of Nikka Costa's third album could double as a metaphor for her career. Her two previous offerings on Virgin, "Everybody Got Their Something" and "Can'tneverdidnothin'," made small ripples. But neither came close to capturing Costa's Janis Joplin-meets-Chaka Khan vocals; her funky recipe of soul, blues and pop; or the Energizer Bunny spirit of her stage shows. Costa polishes all that to a fine glow on "Pebble to a Pearl," which the singer/songwriter recorded live in the studio on her own Go Funk Yourself label. The record's organic feel enhances her textured and colorful delivery on such songs as the uplifting "Stuck to You," the autobiographical title track and the compelling slow drag "Love to Love You Less." With this album, Costa comes defiantly into her own. —Gail Mitchell
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nonenoneOct. 14NIKKA COSTAPebble to a PearlSOULJustin Mitchell StanleyGo Funk Yourself/Stax45Features
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