Nikki Hill
“Think Tina Turner fronting AC/DC and you’ll have half of the picture. She’s a machine…you’ve got no excuse if you miss seeing her… Nikki Hill is a revelation, her band masters of rocket-fueled bluesy swing, her voice the beacon which calls you home… a vocal powerhouse who don’t mess around.” — Rolling Stone
“Hill is the real deal…steeped in gospel and soul, wrapped up in a punk rock DIY ethic” — Time Out LA
“A fiery performer, channeling some of rock & roll’s most heralded voices, revamping the squalls, screams and shouting-at-the-devil of rock’s pentecostal roots to a blazing new take that she can rightfully call her own, a soul that owes as much to AC/DC as Aretha.” — Okayplayer
“…Hill’s got too much passion to tidy things up, but she knows exactly what she’s doing.” —SPIN
“If Tina Turner and Little Richard had a daughter and raised her with the help of uncles James Brown and Chuck Berry, she’d be like Nikki Hill.” — Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“When you have a powerful Southern soul singer with a penchant for AC/DC, you know you’re going to get something badass…A talent not to be ignored. Hell, she packs so much power, she’ll never let you.” — PopMatters
“A powerhouse singer and killer live performer, delivers her brand of soul-rock ‘n’ roll with expressive verve and, with the new songs, great variety and style.” — Lincoln Journal Star
“Impassioned…fiery soul and R&B with some rock and roll swagger thrown in for good measure.” — AllMusic
Nikki Hill is a force of nature-a captivating mix of sweet seduction, smoldering energy, and bold, soulful swagger. Hailing from Durham, NC, she seamlessly blends influences from every corner of roots music to create a sound that uniquely accompanies her stories.
Hill’s self-titled, independently released EP created a sudden underground buzz among roots music listeners across the US and into Europe. Following up with her album “Here’s Nikki Hill”, she quickly also gained recognition for her charged stage persona, masterful band, and contagious enthusiasm for music. With the release of her second album “Heavy Hearts Hard Fists”, gaining nominations and worldwide acclaim, Hill’s live performances connected with audiences across the US, and stretched into Europe, India, Africa, and Australia. “She’s a machine…you’ve got no excuse if you miss seeing her…Nikki Hill is a revelation, and her bandmasters…a vocal powerhouse who don’t mess around.” (Rolling Stone)
Nikki Hill has never been afraid to take the road less traveled, becoming known as much for her” punk rock DIY ethic” (Time Out LA) as her memorable performances. She continues to carve away through the musical echelon, collaborating with the contribution of her voice, words, and musical knowledge. Her latest album, Feline Roots, brings her raw soul and fierce energy to new heights. Her time in the studio and miles on the road continue to foster original art that keeps her fans anticipating the next part of the journey.
Discography
Feline Roots 2018 Hill Boogie Music
Heavy Hearts, Hard Fists 2015
Here’s Nikki Hill 2013