Nivea
Real Name : Nivea B. Hamilton
Birthdate : 24 March 1982
Jive records

 

--- Nivea Biography :

It’s fitting that Nivea has made her recording debut as a featured vocalist on multi platinum rapper Mystikal’s acclaimed chart topping single "Danger" because that’s exactly what the bubbly nineteen year old presents to established names in the world of R&B and pop. The attractive singer, whose debut album, "Nivea" previewed by the infectious single "Don’t Mess With The Radio" is a triple threat rarely seen by first time artists. She sings writes and acts (not to mention raps) and even serves as an executive producer on the album.

Rarely before has a debut album brimmed with such an unmistakable slew of hit singles, from the dancefloor funk of "Count The Party", produced by Organized Noize (TLC, Outkast), to the warning shot of "If you Mess" produced by Roy Hamilton and the soulful, heartwarming"25 Reasons", produced by DARP (TLC) and co-written by Nivea. "I think there’s such a cross section of material and a wide range of issues I’m singing about that not only teens can relate to it, but all ages" enthuses Nivea. "The great thing about the album, though, is that they all relate to me personally. I really feel everything I sing. All these songs are personal in one way or another.

Nivea Hamilton was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the youngest of three sisters and raised in a musical household. Like most aspiring singers in the south, the church played a pivotal role in bringing the naturally shy Nivea out of her shell. But rather than the choir and the pulpit, it was the TV and a performance by Mariah Carey of her debut single "Vision Of Love" on the Apollo, when Nivea was just seven, that convinced the Atlanta youngster where her own future lay. "Seeing her really inspired me" Nivea remembers. "I bought her first album, learned all her songs. From then on my life growing up was all about singing. I had a one track mind."

Nivea’s dreams started to near fruition upon the introduction to Colin Lampkin, at the time recording studio owner in the Atlanta area, who traded his stake in the business, to manage the then 15 year-old singer on a full time basis. The path they managed to carve over the next two years is a tribute to their commitment to their cause which saw Nivea finally securing a record deal through those tried and trusted bedfellows- hard work and pure talent.

Through CL’s contacts and sheer persistence and persuasion, Nivea ended up recording demos and referencing songs for various top rung Atlanta producers. "We just hung out at studios and tried to slide her in any way we could" recalls CL. "In the end we had a 26 song demo completed with a cast list of big name producers, that most record companies would only dream of securing themselves...and it was recorded for virtually nothing !" Needless to say, word soon spread about Nivea in A&R offices across the country. Both manager and artist had their sights set on Jive Records, though impressed at the company’s incredible winning streak through such acts as Britney Spears, R. Kelly, *Nsync, The Backstreet Boys and Joe.

So astounded were the label at Nivea’s voice, age and the nature of her demo, that it was only a formality before she put pen to paper. Not, though, before the label contacted some of the producers purported to have worked on Nivea’s demo for themselves, to check what they were hearing was, in fact true !

"Yeah it’s funny" laughs Nivea now. "The label couldn’t believe I worked with all these producers before I got a record deal. I guess it made their job a little easier when it came to signing me." The end result is that an impressive seven songs from Nivea’s original demo have made it to the album’s final cut, earning the teen and her manager executive producer credits and the position to head their own production company based in the Atlanta area which is already stocked with offices and a recording studio.

--- Nivea Discography :

Nivea Albums

Nivea Complicated 2005	Nivea Nivea 2001

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Nivea, by Donald [2009-01-18 14:28:41]

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Nivea, by chris daniels [2008-05-24 23:46:05]

Go do business and take care of yourself.I want the album.

Nivea, by peewee tarheel [2008-05-24 23:31:33]

I love the vision. you seem to have a lot to bring to the recording studio da*m I feel better,and are you on tour ?p.s. Can you speak language other than english ?

Nivea, by Mary Hemphill [2008-05-01 07:18:59]

Niv, you possess an excellent gift that only God in Heaven can give. I am proud of your accomplishments and am praying for your success (as I always have). I love you Lil Sis ! I want to hear from you ; I’m listed in the book and on myspace.

Nivea, by lil south [2008-03-18 11:26:19]

Can u divorce the dream so i can marry him.....please !

Nivea, by Mz. Kane [2008-02-25 14:48:06]

Nivea, you did the right thing leaving Lil Wayne behind, because I think Wayne and Baby are two men in love with each other if you know what I mean

Nivea, by THE GAME [2007-12-05 05:33:22]

U A 8 AND ILL FUCK U DOWN

Nivea, by hector [2007-10-09 17:15:56]

nivea i love you

Nivea, by shay [2007-07-20 20:45:03]

Nivea you is my favorite singer,just keep doing your thang and keep blowing up big, forget all them haters.

Nivea, by weezy f baby wifey [2007-07-11 15:30:22]

Gurl i caint belive you didnt take youre chance with my baby lil wayne ,u was lame already. Now you just plain stupid ,dumb ass hoe (dont get full of ur self thinking u da shit) cause remeber what he said money ova bitches MOB !!!!!

Nivea, by Jane’ Mckeithan [2007-07-11 15:26:28]

Gurl i caint belive you didnt take youre chance with my baby lil wayne ,u was lame already. Now you just plain stupid ,dumb ass hoe (dont get full of ur self thinking u da shit) cause remeber what he said money ova bitches MOB !!!!!

Nivea, by From Mrs. Carters Class to CSH Graduation [2007-05-19 21:26:05]

You told me "thank ya" I wondered "Even IF" ; Now I just wonder, and wish you well.

Nivea, by sponge bob’s [2007-04-20 13:09:16]

hey nivea i like your name i like your song’s i want u to com to my birthday party it’s june 12th im in new york in riverhead. i want other singer’s to come to but i cant get to thar web sight’s will later nivea ????

Nivea, by 10 years old [2007-02-18 21:35:46]

i love u im ur num 1 fan and u are naturally beautiful and i can see your daughter growing up 2 be the wounder women you are.

Nivea, by dennisha [2007-02-12 17:39:37]

whats up girl this dennisha

Nivea, by tae [2007-02-08 14:38:23]

hi, nivea i just found out that u have a child & i find that very hard to believe @ this momment. i luv ur song 25 reasons cuz it reminds me of myself. when r u gonna have some more songs out cuz i like all of ur songs. that’s all i had to say. keep doing u !!! :)

Nivea, by Steven [2006-12-24 09:51:56]

Damm Nivea I Don’t Know Why.Your Not That Known I Think Ur The Best Singer That’s Out..Cause You Write All Ur Song’s.And In Ur Video’s U Keep It Real..Nott Like Christina Milian,Beyonce And All Them Singers Out Their That They Allmost Be Naked In Their Video’s Just Wanted You 2 Know That I Have All 3 Of Ur Ablums Nivea,Complicated & Animalistic That I Need 2 Go 2 Hell Just 2 Get It..lol..Keep Going What You Doing Cause Bet PPlz Are Going 2 see How Good U Are

> Nivea, by REAL ASS FEMALE [2006-08-02 20:47:36]

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> Nivea, by [2006-01-08 07:13:18]

A u sexy keep puttin it down and keep singing