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Nikka Costa: Chase the Thrill

Nikka Costa inherited her musicality from her producer-arranger father, Don, learned to sing from her godfather, Frank Sinatra, and was surrounded by soulful artists...

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Jul 8, 2011 • 1 min read

Nikka Costa inherited her musicality from her father, Don -- a respected producer and arranger, learned to sing from her godfather, Frank Sinatra, and was surrounded by soulful artists like Sly Stone and Quincy Jones while growing up as each influence helped guide her sound. Today's Top Tune is "

Chase the Thrill," from

Pro-Whoa!

Banner image: Matthew Welch

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    Ariana Morgenstern

    Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

    MusicBest New Music
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