BIO

In 2010, Nikki Lynette received her first nationwide recognition after her unique sound, which is equal parts hip hop, rock, and pop, won her the 2nd place spot in Ourstage/New Music Seminar’s “Artist on the Verge Competition.” As a result, MTV offered her a music licensing deal, landing her music on several of the networks top rated reality shows. Her subsequent release, “Roses N’ Guns: The Totally Bad Ass Mixtape That Rocks,” quickly racked up thousands of downloads online. Soon Nikki Lynette’s fans formed a movement around her music and dubbed themselves Team Bad Ass. “We call ourselves Team Bad Ass because we’re not like everybody,” Lynette explains. “We do what we want to do. We don’t care what anybody thinks.” It is this same profound sense of individuality that has been the cornerstone of Nikki Lynette’s existence, earning her accolades from industry heavyweights from producer Rodney Jerkins and Detroit crooner Dwele to Chicago’s own Lupe Fiasco and Justin Tranter of the rock band Semi Precious Weapons.
 
Following the success of her mixtape, Lynette released a second project, “The Strong Survive EP,” which she wrote and produced herself. Soon after the release, MTV and VH1 opted to license the entire project for use on their networks. To date, Nikki Lynette has placed music in shows on MTV, VH1, Fox, and Showtime. She recently licensed over a dozen of her original songs to Viacom Media Networks, making them available for use on all of the broadcasting networks under the company’s umbrella. Lynette’s most recent release, “Roses N’ Guns 2: The BADDER ASSED mixtape that rocks” has garnered her significant press, including being feature in XXL Magazine in “The Break” column and bookings on the official line up for the A3C Hip Hop Fest in Atlanta and CMJ in New York. Nikki Lynette is currently in the studio working on her first full length album. A release date for the project has not yet been set.

“I respect Nikki going away from the frequent stereotypes we see in a lot of female emcees these days.” Arthur Pitt, VP of Rostrum Records
 
“Artists need to peep Nikki Lynette and her story…THIS is the new music business model.” Jay Boone, National Director of Promotions-Jive Records/Sony Music Ent.
 
“Nikki Lynette is the Queen of Englewood. She’s crazy…she’s dope.” Lupe Fiasco
 
“I really like what she’s doing, its different. I look forward to hearing more from her.” Rodney Jerkins, Producer
 
“Lynette’s got serious mc chops, a slight Left Eye vibe, and a dash of afro-punk style. We think she’s a pure original, and a must-watch.” Bust Magazine
 
“Nikki Lynette definitely has a crazy style. It works for her. The more I hear, the more impressed I become.” Dwele

 
Nikki truly raps and sing her heart out as if she has the weight of the world (or at least Chicago) on her shoulders. Nikki is lyrically progressive, sprinkling intelligent tidbits upon the listeners while holding their attention with an interesting flow.” Vibe.com
 

“Nikki Lynette is a talented rhyme architect with tremendous verbal dexterity. At her best moments, her ability to rhyme multiple syllables rivals that of Tupac or Eminem and her ability to spit words quickly almost brings Twista to mind. And genre simply isn’t a reality for her.” Antimusic.com
 

“Chicago’s Nikki Lynette is on the very brink of superstardom, and for good reason – she’s megatalented as an MC, songwriter and producer.” Heavy.com
 

“I love what she’s doing, I thought her music was great. And she has really cool hair.” Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons
 

“Even for a city accustomed to creative outsiders like Chicago Nikki Lynette is something new.” RefinedHype