Sorry for the lack of posts. It has been a crazy few months. But finally, Nikki Jean's debut album is out! "Pennies In A Jar" sees Nikki Jean collaborating with some of the industry's finest, from Bob Dylan to Black Thought. I cannot wait to hold this record in my hands. You can order it on iTunes now!

Hit Nikki up on Twitter and wish a happy happy birthday.

She's also giving away holiday cards! :D Check 'em here.

Nikki is giving away holiday cards! :D Check 'em here.

Isn't this awesome? Msg Nikki and let her know if you can host a gig!

Isn't this awesome? Msg Nikki and let her know if you can host a gig!

Isn't this awesome? Msg Nikki and let her know if you can host a gig!

Isn't this awesome? Msg Nikki and let her know if you can host a gig!

Philly 360° Creative Ambassador Nikki Jean at Philadelphia's annual Rittenhouse Row Festival

Chef Chris Buretta taught Nikki how to make Cannoli's yesterday and they talk about it in the video....

Nikki is one of many Philly 360 Creative Ambassadors,

check visitphilly.com/philly360 fore more info's!

(Photo courtesy of Village Slum)

Jazmine Valencia interviewed Nikki for Spinner.com at SXSW 2010, check it out below!

Spinner: Describe your sound in your own words.

Nikki: I consider my music to be singer-songwriter pop music.

Spinner: How did your band form?

Nikki: About five years ago I was asked to join a band called Nouveau Riche by Dice Raw and Khari Mateen.

When it was time to put a band together for my solo endeavor my only thought was to keep it in the family. Khari is the musical director and he found Michael, our drummer.

Through Michael we met Reggie and CJ, our percussionist and keyboardist, respectively. It all evolved really organically.

I think that's why we have so much fun together on stage and off. It's not just a job -- it's getting the opportunity to do something we love, with people we love.

Spinner: How did you come up with your name?

Nikki: When I was in high school there were so many Nicoles. Every time someone said "Nicole" about four or five people turned their heads. To solve the problem, each Nicole at the school got a nickname. Mine was Nikki Jean.

Click HERE to read the rest of the interview!

It's been up for a couple of weeks now. Check it out!!

Nikki just finished her tour with Mayer Hawthorne and decided to do a new video blog to update us about how she's been and the things she's about to do (finishing recording her album etc.) and she also explains why she's not bloggin' as much as she used to anymore.

Thanks dopechyld!

Hey Look who it is!

Here's something for you guys that have been there from the start :)



Nouveau Riche "Love"

Check Nikki's MySpace Page for all tour dates!

Suite903.com recently interviewed Nikki, she discussed the legacy of soul in her home of Minnesota, performing with Lupe Fiasco & Co. on the Glow in the Dark tour… and baking cakes.

Thanks Summiyah

Nikki x Twitter

After Nikki did the hook on 2 tracks of Lupe Fiasco's "The Cool", he returns the favor and gives her a verse for her upcoming album...nice!

Nikki Jean will be touring with amazing soul crooner Mayer Hawthorne starting March 4th in new York, and ending in Toronto!! So excited about this! Check the tour dates here. I really can't wait to see Nikki Jean live!!! (no pun intended). Make sure to catch the show in a city near you!!!