| 1. Still In Love |
| 2. Ya Ya Ya (Ft Lil Wayne) |
| 3. Don't Mess With My Man (Ft Brian & Brandon Casey) |
| 4. One For Me |
| 5. Laundromat |
| 6. You Don't Even Know (Ft Nick Cannon) |
| 7. Run Away (Ft Pusha T Of Clipse) |
| 8. Just In Case |
| 9. No Doubt |
| 10. Never Had A Girl Like Me |
| 11. Have Mercy |
| 12. Don't Mess Wtih The Radio |
| 13. 25 Reasons |
| 14. What You Waitin' For |
| 15. Check Your Man (Ft Mystikal) |
| 16. Cats Got Your Tongue |
| 17. Jewelry |
| 18. Problems |
| 19. Don't Mess With My Man (Remix) |
Editorial Reviews
Aussie reissue of Nivea's self-titled 2001 album includes six bonus tracks, 'What You Waitin' For', 'Check Your Man' Featuring Mystikal, 'Cat's Got Your Tongue', 'Jewelry', 'Problems', & 'Don't Mess With My Man' (Remix Featuring Brian & Brandon Casey Of Jagged Edge & Mystikal). Jive. 2003.
Nivea,Nivea,Bmg,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B
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Complicated
Nivea Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000CNER5O Release Date: 2005-05-03 |
Tracks:
- Rain (Interlude)
- Complicated
- Okay
- Parking Lot
- Fulton County Correctional Call (INterlude)
- I Can't Mess With You
- Breathe (Let It Go)
- Quickie
- Indian Dance
- No More
- Gangsta Girl
- Okay Remix (Red-Cup Version)
- So Far
- It's All Good
Customer Reviews:
Complicated.......2007-05-28
I agree with a previous poster that R. Kelly seems to give Nivea his throw-away tracks and hope that she can improve her writing skills and/or work with writers & producers who can come up with songs that can better showcase her voice and catchier hooks/beats to capture listeners attention.
The tracks that I liked solely for the musical arrangements & beats are: INDIAN DANCE; PARKING LOT & OKAY.
IT'S ALL GOOD is a nice up-beat track that makes the best presentation of her vocals; GANGSTA GIRL - I really like this track, especially the guitar riffs & SO FAR - her airy, light vocal performance really sounds great on this track.
Love It!.......2006-06-18
I love the song "Complicated". It has to be one of her best songs yet. I never really listened to Nivea before. My taste in music has completely changed now, and she's who I listen to most lately. Great album, fantastic songs, incredible singer.
=)
I Love It .......2006-02-23
Complicated
Okay
Parking Lot
I Can't mess with you
Breathe
Quicke
No More
Okay Remix
So Far
So as you see i think the majority of the songs are good but im not a fan of all. but definatly worth the time
It's Cd Is Worth It.......2006-01-29
Worth a listen........2005-12-27
This CD has a lot more emotion, and if I'm not mistaken, her voice has improved. But there is still quite a bit of filler on this album. R.Kelly brings some of his worst production to date to the repetitive song "Gangsta Girl." And "I Can't Mess With You" is not much better. But heartfelt songs like "No More" and "It's All Good" are inspiring and make this album worth a listen. (And even though, I've never been a fan of Lil' Jon, I must say that I'm quite impressed with "Okay.") It's worth a listen.
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Nivea
Nivea Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005MK0J Release Date: 2002-12-10 |
Tracks:
- Still In Love
- Ya Ya Ya (Feat. Lil Wayne)
- Don't Mess With My Man (Feat. Brian And Brandon Casey Of Jagged Edge)
- The One For Me
- Laundromat
- You Don't Even Know (Feat. Nick Cannon)
- Run Away (Feat. Pusha T Of Clipse)
- Just In Case
- No Doubt
- Never Had Girl Like Me
- Have Mercy
- Don't Mess With The Radio
- 25 Reasons
- Don't Mess With My Man (Remix)
Amazon.com
Few artists, especially teenage ones, make debuts as assured as Nivea. The self-titled disc from the Atlanta singer is notable for several reasons. She wrote or collaborated on the lion's share of songs. She attracted guests ranging from rapper Lil Wayne to Atlanta homeboys Jagged Edge. And she slips effortlessly between R&B, rap, and even pop. "No Doubt" is a cuddly, undeniable ballad flecked with Nivea's sweet phrasings, while "Don't Mess with the Radio" is a hooky, finger-wagging strut. Although several tracks--"Don't Mess with My Man" and "Run Away"--are sassy enough to have been lifted from a Toni Braxton record, there's a playfulness to Nivea's music that's refreshing in a world of Christinas. That Nivea first started singing in church is evident in her elastic delivery--witness the swooning "25 Reasons." And if Nivea doesn't quite have the range of her hero, Mariah Carey, she's got 10 times the swagger and soul. --Kim HughesCustomer Reviews:
This was tight.......2005-12-23
this is not really good a review from kevin figueroa.......2005-06-08
Excellent Debut.......2004-12-12
Nivea starts things off with "Still In Love", a catchy song that shows off Nivea's sweet vocals. The song tells how Nivea is still in love with someone despite any problems they have. It's not particularly original or creative in any way however it gives us a good introduction to Nivea's vocal style. "Ya Ya Ya" features Lil Wayne and a large amount of hip-hop slang. However, unlike with other artists, Nivea pulls it off well making it sound completely natural. It's quite hard to follow what this is supposed to be about but it is a good song nonetheless. Lil Wayne's rap is nothing too special but is a nice addition to the song, as it sounds quite good with Nivea's vocals. The first single, "Don't Mess With My Man", with Brian and Brandon Casey is up next. The song talks about people who try to flirt with Nivea and the Casey brothers' boyfriend and girlfriends respectively and how the three warn them to stay away. The bridge in particular sounds great. ("Girl I'm warning you, if you want my man...").
"The One For Me" is a sweet, slow song about meeting someone who you know immediately is "the one". Nivea sounds extremely sweet in this song and her vocals fit exceptionally with the song. The chorus sounds particularly great to me (vocally) though I am not sure why. This was the first song on the album that Nivea co-wrote and it features an unaccredited male rapper. After that comes my favourite song from this album, "Laundromat" written by and featuring R. Kelly. The two singers perform this as if they were a couple arguing, an effect which sometimes ruins songs. Luckily, it works exceptionally well. Nivea sounds genuinely hurt/angry and her vocals sound great with R Kelly's. "You Don't Even Know" is a more upbeat track has awesome vocals and production even though the lyrics are not the greatest. Nick Cannon's rap is pretty average but isn't enough to really hinder the song. Better yet is Nivea's short rap, which outshines Nick and actually suits her pretty well, though I can't see a full album of it actually sounding good.
"Run Away" is one of my favourites, especially because of Nivea's vocals. The rapper in this one, Pusha T of Clipse, is one of the better guest stars though it is not really him I'm listening to on this song. This song was produced by the Neptunes, and they actually manage to make Nivea sound amazing. Lyrically, it is quite good as well and the chorus in particular is great. ("Said I wanna be with you, why'd you have to go and run away?"). Also, Nivea's verse immediately following the rap sounds incredible. "Just In Case", on the other hand, is decent but not one of the best songs. It talks about Nivea giving a guy her number in case he decides to cheat on his girl later. Despite the poor message, Nivea still manages to make this sound alluring and so it is not nearly as bad as it could have been. "No Doubt" is one of my two least favourite songs on here. Nivea's vocals are on point, and the song is quite sweet and the lyrics are not terrible. However, the chorus is far too repetitive which takes away from the overall quality. "Never Had A Girl Like Me" is another upbeat song, which is incredibly catchy. The bidge in particular sounds great. ("You know you would if you could..."). It is not necessarily memorable, but it is definitely worth a listen.
"Have Mercy" is one of the few slow songs, and it talks about how Nivea asks her man to have mercy on her because she cheated on him. The vocals are beautiful and sweet yet the song is a little too repetitive. Nonetheless, it is far from an awful song and it showcases a softer, more vulnerable side to Nivea. After this comes my least favourite song, "Don't Mess With The Radio". I do not really understand how this was ever released as a single or even how it made the album, as it is repetitive and extremely hard to follow. "25 Reasons" is much better. In it, Nivea goes through a list of twenty-five reasons why she loves her man. It takes a little while to grow on you, but once it does, it will seem incredibly beautiful. Lastly, there is an unnecessary, mediocre remix of "Don't Mess With My Man" which could have been replaced with something more original.
Overall Mark: 4/5
Though the album seems to (as a whole) lose steam towards the end, it is definitely worth a listen. Nivea has a great voice and it is too bad she did not get the exposure that she should have. I wish some of the songs from the re-released version of this album (though I've never heard them) could have been on the original. Nivea is supposed to be releasing a sophomore album in 2005, and if it is anything like this one, it should be exceptional. Nivea needs to lay off the guest stars a little, and let her own talents shine through more often. Otherwise, this is excellent.
Good debut album...........2004-10-26
Nivea has one of those good down-south country voices that you know had to be honed to perfection. She doesn't have to hit you with all the Mariah Carey-esque notes or the Beyonce' runs and riffs, but she definitely shows her range on this overlooked album.
Even on the faster joints does she really show her vocal ability. Check out the song "Ya Ya Ya", where she opens with an "oooh" that is just so tight in itself. Another reviewer likened it to a flute, and that's the perfect description for it. Also, she kills it in the fast-paced song, with a nice cameo rap from then-boyfriend Lil' Wayne (it's been rumored that they broke up....¿Verdadero o falso?). "Run Away" shows off Nivea's vocal versatility like no other song, where the harmonies and the chorus are quite sick. She even open with part of the chorus that sound tight. Pusha-T from The Clipse actually spits a decent verse in this song, surprisingly. Of course, the club-banger and single "Don't Mess With My Man" really put her in the limelight and should have put her album in the stratosphere. This song is catchy, and had everyone singing it all over the nation. The hook itself is catchy, and Nivea really sounds as if she really went through the whole situation. There is a lot of feeling in this song, which you don't really get to hear in faster songs.
Of course, every soloist should have some ballads on their album, and Nivea does not disappoint in the least. Check out the song "25 Reasons" for some sustenance. Nivea really delivers on this song, which is my favorite on the album. This song sounds like it took one studio session to do, and she really belts out the words in this song toward the end. "I had to catch my breath for a minute...so many emotions coming out in this song, oh. Have you ever loved somebody? Ooh, have you ever loved somebody? Come on ladies help me sang..." That whole part had me really going. Nivea is not playing on this song. lol. "Laundromat" is another good slow number, the "official" second single (from this "re-released album), that is nicely written, minus all the expletives (this album didn't come with a parental advisory warning, surprisingly). Using a laundromat as a metaphor for breaking up with someone is tight, and I can recall hearing plenty of ladies saying "I'm headed to the laundromat" after this song caught heat. Also worth checking out is "Have Mercy", where Nivea is asking for forgiveness in being the bad girl in the relationship. She really sings on this song and the beat is tight as well.
A couple of songs didn't do it for me at all. First, "You Don't Even Know" didn't flow right, and then on top of that had a less than inspiring appearance from Nick Cannon, someone who I don't even consider a great lyricist (stick to acting, little boy). Second, "Don't Mess With the Radio" should never have been released as a single, because it's not catchy nor does it sound interesting, even after listening to it like eight times. Finally, the "Don't Mess With My Man" remix wasn't even really a remix, and it was definitely filler. It should have been left off for more of Nivea's songs from her unreleased album, like "Cat's Got Your Tongue", "Problems", or the tight song "Check Your Man" featuring Mystikal.
All in all, Nivea really didn't disappoint with this album. It's a shame that this album didn't get the airplay it needed, but that was by fault of Jive, who focuses more on teeny-bopper pop music from whitebread artists. Jive took too long to put this alubm out, and still released singles way after the older ones had been forgotten. Hopefully, with her upcoming second album, Nivea can get into the spotlight again this-go-round.
Too Sweet.......2004-09-17
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Animalistic
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000J10DDY Release Date: 2006-11-21 |
Customer Reviews:
3.5 stars.......2007-05-01
This album is actually not that bad at all. It has a predominant crunk & B style. It's not her best, but I still don't regret the purchase. There are definitely some great songs on here. Sometimes the production and songwriting get a little bland, and I really don't care for the raps of her husband, Dream. So... if you're a Nivea fan, definitely buy this. If you're not, try and find some samples before the purchase. I'm not sure if it will be worth it for you. (It's not that bad of a price for a Japanese import, though. Most of them are $40+.)
Great Album.......2007-03-11
Nivea's Time To Shine .......2007-01-15
The album opens with the very catchy title track Animalistic. This is one of the best songs on the album. I immediatelly fell in love with the chorus as she says "I'm animalistic, smearin my lipstick, stretched like a gymnist, you better bring the jungle in the room cause I'm a bring the lion in the room." The thing about this song, Nivea has a drawl on her words. She stretches out certain words but it's not in an annoying way. The beats are hot and compliment her voice very well. However, it sounds more like she's talking or doing a Cassie-rap thing instead of singing. We then move onto first single in Japan entitled "Watch It." This is another highlight on the album and was the first new material I heard from Nivea. I was surprised to see that Nivea is now swearing on her album. She drops the "n-word" and the "s-word" but it's not that big of a deal. Once again, she has hot beats and this time, she sounds more like she's singing. While Nivea's voice isn't that powerful, she sings in her comfort zone, which is all people can ask. The video is sort of low-budget but I like it. I don't think this single would have faired very well in the U.S. but I do think it would deserve to. "Trapstar" is the next track and is pretty good. It features a guest appearance from an unknown rapper (which the album does more than once). This one is pretty catchy and I wouldn't be surprised if she kept this one from the U.S. release of the album. Once again, Nivea doesn't have the greatest voice but if there is a track to showcase her voice, this would be it. She sings higher than audiences are used to when she is vocalizing. "Serious" is an average-sounding track. It's not one of her standout tracks but it's definitely worth listening to. "Black Girl (Loose In Miami)" is another good track. The beginning is killer as Nivea goes through a little list of different types of girls during the chorus (black girl, white girl, mixed girl...). The chorus is probably the catchiest part of the song while the verses lack the "Nivea magic." Butterfly (All Of Me)" is the pretty song on the album. It serves as THE ballad on the album. It's not the only one but it's the best. She should keep this one or record some new ballads that will fit better. "Ooh La La" brings us back to the fire. This song finds Nivea asking boys if they can "make the girl go ooh la la la la." Once again, the chorus is killer but the verses fall short. Despite this, the song is still hot and would make a good single. "Get Your X" is definitely the fire highlight of the album. The verses and the chorus are on point. Nivea does drop the "s-word" more than a couple times but it's okay. Nivea tells a boy to "get [his] x" before she gets her herself. This should be the next single. "I.L.Y." is another ballad of sorts that is okay. It's not her strongest material and the beats aren't great. Her voice sounds nice though, so that brings the song up.
There were only three songs that I consider "subpar." "Tell Me She's Nothin'" does not impress me. I feel a sort of pop-rock vibe from it and Nivea's voice is better suited for R&B/Hip-Hop songs. "Once I'm Gone" and "Georgia" just are fillers. I won't even say anything about them.
When Nivea releases the album in the U.S. in 2007, some songs will be taken off and new ones will be added. A track entitled "Hood Girl" is set to be the first singe and features the amazing Lil' Kim. I can't wait to hear it. It is true that this album doesn't give Nivea much versatility like Complicated did and her vocals aren't as showcased as they should be, but Nivea is working really hard and I respect her for it.
Top Tracks (In Album Order):
Animalistic
Watch It
Trapstar
Ooh La La
Get Your X
Is this the end of Nivea?.......2006-12-01
ANIMALISTIC IS FAN-FREAKIN'-TASTIC.......2006-11-22
HER STYLE HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY... IT'S LIKE A R&B/TECHNO.
ALMOST LIKE A BLACK VERSION OF "FUTURESEX/LOVESOUNDS". VERY MATURE.
PLEASE DON'T LET THIS ALBUM NOT BE APART OF YOUR COLLECTION.
Track Listings:
01. Animalistic
02. Watch It
03. Trapstar
04. Serious
05. Tell Me She's Nothin'
06. Once I'm Gone
07. Blackgirl (Loose In Miami)
08. Butterfly (All Of Me)
09. Ooh Lala
10. Get Your X
11. ILY
12. Georgia
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Laundromat
Nivea Manufacturer: Bmg/Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00008NV61 Release Date: 2003-04-24 |
Album Description
UK double A-sided single featuring 'Laundromat' & 'Don't Mess With My Man' from the 2001 debut album, 'Nivea'. Four non-LP tracks, 'Laundromat' (Radio Edit), 'Don't Mess With My Man' feat. Brian & Brandon Casey Of Jagged Edge & Mystikal (Remix), & 'LaundrCustomer Reviews:
Nicholas Strunk -Leave (cd-single).......2004-07-12
track listing:
1.Leave
2.Leave (Instrumental)
3.What About Us? (Snippet)
4.I Thought that U were Toxic (Snippet)
5.Josh Scribner (interlude)
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Complicated (Expanded Version)
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000B63EZ6 Release Date: 2005-11-08 |
Customer Reviews:
BORDERLINE3333.......2006-09-18
GANGSTA GIRL.......2006-01-21
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Compilicated
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00078RRNS Release Date: 2005-11-08 |
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Okay
Nivea , and Lil Jon & Younbloodz Manufacturer: Sony Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A2H4G6 Release Date: 2005-07-26 |
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Nivea
Nivea Manufacturer: Avex Trax ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000067JMT Release Date: 2002-08-05 |
Tracks:
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
- Japanese Title
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus TrackCustomer Reviews:
Nivea-Part2 Rocks.......2004-08-09
track listing;
01.Check Your Man Featuring Mystikal
02.Cats Got Your Tounge
03.Radio Interlude
04.Don't Mess With The Radio Part 2 Featuring Petey Pablo
05.Don't Mess With My Man Part 2 Featuring Brian and Brandon Casey Of Jagged Egde
06.Problems
07.Jewelry
08.Don't Mess With The Radio Part 3 Featuring Caddillac Tah
09.Phone Interlude
10.What You Waiting For
11.Argument Interlude
12.ExGirlfriend
13.All I Do Featuring Tank
14.Run Away (I Wanna Be With You)
15.I Love My Man
16.Bonus Track:Problems Remix
Includes an Enhanced Section With The Music Videos:Don't Mess With The Radio,Don't Mess With My Man,Run Away,Laundromat,Problems and Jewelry.
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All I Do
X , Nivea , and Big Buckz Manufacturer: Ichiban Old Emd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000ADEU Release Date: 1998-08-25 |
Customer Reviews:
Good single.......2005-10-15
1) All I Do (Radio Mix)
2) Pass It On Up
Album Snippets (partial songs)
3) Keep Rockin'
4) Niggas In The Hood Ain't Changed
5) Baby Come 2 Me
6) King Of Bass
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Run Away (I Wanna Be With U)
Nivea Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000062WOH Release Date: 2001-12-10 |
Album Details
Includes Four Versions of "Run Away" and a Remix of "Don't Mess with the Radio".Customer Reviews:
A great single cd!!!.......2002-09-14
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