Nikia Trapp, born in South Central Los Angeles 1993, is a force to be reckoned with in world of pop and r&b music. She discovered her love for music early as it helped her cope with life in urban Los Angeles.
On a pursuit to discover her sound, she entered numerous music competitions like Def Jams ‘Rip the Mic’ event and ended up as a finalist for a record deal. Since then Nekiya Ade has developed quit a resume as a Singer and songwriter, collaborating with various local artists in Los Angeles such as LadyX, Maurice Rabsatt, Bryan Willy, GodsSon, Hunter Reece, Drew Vision, and more to come.
It all has culminated to the creation of her latest studio EP, L.I.T.; A collaboration with Los Angeles based producer, Offkeezz and visual art director, Prolificphew. This album brings together all of her attributes and life experiences to create a music that can help inspire the younger generations to come
Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?
I grew up in South Central Los Angeles. I had been exposed to a lot from an early age. My environment encouraged me to get into songwritting. I knew that it was not going to be easy for me since I did not have family or friends with connections. I would have to work harder but I knew that in the end I would be able to look back and say I did it.
Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?
Be unique. Don’t be what everyone else says you should be. Figure out what works for you. Don’t be afraid to change your style of marketing.
Exposed Vocals: Do you ever make mistakes during performances? How do you handle that?
I have and I always keep going. Some of the greatest performers had bad days.
Exposed Vocals: Do you tour? Anything interesting happen on tour that you think our readers would enjoy hearing about?
No yet but I am really looking forward to it.
Exposed Vocals: Any planned studio upgrades? What are you working with now?
Yes! I will be completing my second Ep very soon. You can expect it to be just as good as my last EP if not better.
Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?
Sharing on social media with people I know and people I’ve never met before. They say the strongest form of promotion is word of mouth. Hashtags help too.
Exposed Vocals: If you could perform anywhere and with any artists (Dead or Alive) where and who would it be with? Why?
Prince would have been a dream come true. He was so authentic and his voice was everything. I would have been honored.
Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?
I will be releasing a new Music video this year. For my song Lover Baby. So be on the look out for that.
Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
Probably in college majoring in Business.
Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in the next year or so?
More music and hopefully shows. I would love to go on tour.
Exposed Vocals: Any Shout-outs?
Offkeez my producer
Kacey Dike my photographer/videographer
and The Tribe!
