Nashville, TN - R&B/hip-hop singer/songwriter/producer Niyoki will share her music and stories live on the variety television program, "Atlanta Live," on Thursday, October 12, 2006. During the "Atlanta Live" episode, Niyoki will share six songs from her debut album, My Everything, which released August 29, 2006 on D2G Records. The show will air from 7:00-9:00 p.m. EST in the Atlanta, Ga., market on WATC-TV 57.
A fresh and compelling voice in contemporary Christian music, Niyoki creates music that blends infectious R&B/hip-hop grooves and soaring gospel inspiration that is sure to inspire gospel and CCM music lovers alike. Her debut album, My Everything, reveals a woman who is passionate about sharing the riches with which she has been blessed. Niyoki's music is joyful, hopeful and inspirational, capturing the essence of what it means to be unafraid of facing the toughest tests life has to offer and unwilling to stop at anything short of triumph.
More than just a song stylist, Niyoki had a hand in writing and producing all the songs on the album, injecting each one with the unwritten complexities and multiple challenges inherent in songs of faith, hope and love. "I feel close to God when I'm using the gift that He's given me," says Niyoki of her music.
Before launching her solo career, Niyoki began her journey by touring steadily with her musical family from a tender age, performing alongside artists such as Grammy Award winner and Gospel Music Hall of Fall inductee Shirley Caesar and Stellar Award winning group The Williams Brothers. Niyoki and her sisters later branched into mainstream music, opening for the likes of Grammy Award winner Boyz II Men and American Music Award winner R. Kelly. In 2002, Niyoki toured and recorded with award-winning musical icon Prince.
My Everything is available on D2G Records and distributed through Central South Distribution, Inc. |