Nikki McKnight
Columbus, GA | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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"...this female emcee's mastery of hitting bulls-eyes with each beat and bringing more of her tempting truth of lyrical soliloquy, Nix is the chick who will own your playlist." - BWD Magazine
Nikki “706nix” McKnight is on her way to being one of the top female emcees of her era. The Columbus, Georgia native is one of the latest female rappers to step on the scene commanding attention with her honest and raw rhymes, with her skillful ability paint vivid pictures with each verse. - The VIP Of Music
The McKnight Files features songs that have a lot of heart,courage, and honesty which she showcases on the high energy and hi-hat heavy track, “Motivation”, as well as the sonically refreshing “S.O.S”. - Phoenixstar9
"The southern spitter holds her own as she is dedicated to rapping about what she knows. As an artist inspired by some of the best female rappers in the game Nikki is ready for the world to take her seriously as an artist." - MSTARS NEWS
interview feature - Beats And Lyrics Magazine
"BRINGING YOU THE HOTTEST INDEPENDENT ARTISTS BUZZING ON THE STREETS" (Featured in Sept. 11 (issue 19) edition 2012) - Hip Hop Weekly
"One thing I admire about this artist is that she is consistent. The music coming from her has really been empowering and you can feel the spirit in the material she puts out and in the interviews that she has done." - phoenixstar9 online
"Taking it one day at a time and still definitely on her way to the top, the Sky is the Limit for Nikki McKnight. Her bio calls the young rapper 'altruistic.' i see that ain't no lie." - Red Diamond - The Courier Newspaper in Columbus, GA (July 4 edition)
"Taking it one day at a time and still definitely on her way to the top, the Sky is the Limit for Nikki McKnight. Her bio calls the young rapper 'altruistic.' i see that ain't no lie." - Red Diamond - The Courier Newspaper in Columbus, GA (July 4 edition)
"#6 off the "No Beat Iz Safe" mixtape, 706 Nix, not only rides the hell out of this beat but she also produces it. With a crisp track, on point and direct lyrics, this is something that will be on repeat in our office for a while." - JoinDaCrowd (in reference to "Feelin Myself" single - Join Da Crowd
"Nikki McKnight (formerly known as Ya Gyrl Terror) is one of my favorite female artists for two main reasons: her growth and grind."
- Nanci O
"Nikki McKnight (formerly known as Ya Gyrl Terror) is one of my favorite female artists for two main reasons: her growth and grind."
- Nanci O
"In a hip hop world that is inundated with over sexualized women spitting carbon copy versions of each others rhymes, Columbus, GA rapper Nikki McNight proves to be a breath of fresh air." E Weezy - Asphyxiated Bliss
YES! I listen to out of space by DK that was my jam. yes I pull fo Da Sqwad. yes I love Fight Game by Bigface Deville, thats my shit too. yes I think Tree High got the "it" factor. yes Young Blitz be snappin' and he is the SHIT. yes I think those new chicks (it's 3 of them, forgot the name) but yep I like their swag. yes Gangsta Erb got mad flow. and yes. I think Big Smooth spit dat fye. yep Tre Trill got it. Jaybird be snappin too. yes Silverback got hot ass tracks. Malcolm Tariq - OMG that nigga can make a beat and engineer. 100 Miles South what it do you got it. Ol Black Blu makes magic happen. Smurf Trill be on it gotdamn, and Big D thinks BIG and got that "it" shit too. Yeah I wish the Scoundrels woulda made it, I prayed. I think BDa Kidd is very loyal and would change the game for his artist if he had the loot. NIKKI MCKNIGHT is the smoothest damn **** on the mic I know. And Duce Revolver --- Lawd Jesus. his precision and voice will send yo ass back to the lab. If I left you out - I apologize and ONE LOVE. - Red Diamond
“The emerging femcee reminds our writers of a modern day LaChat or Gangsta Boo with her lyrical style." - AMNGLOBAL
Discography
Still working on that hot first release.
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Bio
Nikki 706nix McKnight is on her way to being one of the top female emcees of her era. The Columbus, Georgia native is one of the latest female rappers to step on the scene commanding attention with her honest and raw rhymes, with her skillful ability to paint vivid pictures with each verse.
She got her start rapping whenever she could, on the back roads of Columbus. At first rapping was a high school hobby, toying with the idea of a career as a rapper, but only writing long verses in battle like format, without ever thinking of creating actual songs. It was not until her longtime friend encouraged her to take rapping serious and develop her hobby into a full-blown craft and art.
Nix recorded her first song Who Am I, in 2002, and discovered her talent and passion for writing rhymes. The reflective track put Nikkis life into perspective and setting the foundation for what she does best; translating her life experiences into catchy songs that anyone can relate to.
While Nikki continued to record music, she would not deliver her first full mixtape until 2010, debuting her skills on The Wake Up. The following year her No Beat Iz Safe mixtape created a buzz around her name, but 2012 would be 706nixs break out year. She kicked off the year performing at the SCMC Maybach Music Seminar in March 2012. On the heels of that momentous performance, she opened for fellow female emcee Trina (Da Baddest Bitch) in Columbus, Georgia in April. That same month her hit single Motivation was rated Top 10 on the UK Internet charts, and was featured as the top tweeted song of the month on Spotify.
Nikki is on her way to the top. Her singles Skys The Limit and Motivation have frequented the playlists on several stations. She continues to make a name for herself with her forthcoming mixtape, The McKnight Files, Nikkis most revealing LP yet. On Right Here, she talks about relationships, to showcasing a smoother side on Special. Nikkis music is honest, heartfelt, progressive and reflective of her personality. She possesses versatility that allows her to create music for people from all walks of life.
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