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Nikki D
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| Birth name | Nichelle Dayveena Strong |
| Born | September 10, 1968 |
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| Years active | 1987–1995 |
| Labels | Def Jam |
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Nichelle Dayveena Strong, known by her stage name Nikki D, is an American rapper. She was born on September 10, 1968. Nikki D became well-known in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is best known for her hit song "Daddy's Little Girl."
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Nikki D's Music Career
Early Beginnings and First Songs
Nikki D started her music journey in 1989. She signed with Def Jam, a famous record label. In 1990, she released her very first song, called a single, titled "Lettin' Off Steam." The song's music video even featured Flavor Flav, another well-known artist.
The Success of "Daddy's Little Girl"
In 1991, Nikki D released her most popular song, "Daddy's Little Girl." This song was a huge hit! It was even featured on the soundtrack for the movie Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.. "Daddy's Little Girl" reached the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. This meant it was the most popular rap song in the country at that time.
Collaborations with Other Artists
Before her big hit, Nikki D toured Europe for a year. She performed with R&B singer Alyson Williams. Nikki D has also worked with many other famous musicians. She recorded songs with artists like Moby and Queen Latifah. Her music appeared on the soundtrack for the movie Set It Off. She also collaborated with Redman for his album Muddy Waters. Other artists she worked with include EPMD, Naughty By Nature, Flavor Unit, and Suzanne Vega.
Nikki D's Discography
This section lists the albums and singles Nikki D has released.
Albums
- 1991: Daddy's Little Girl (Def Jam) - This album reached #54 on the US R&B chart.
Singles
These are the individual songs Nikki D released. The table shows how well they did on different music charts.
| Single | Year | Peak positions | Album | ||||||||
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US R&B |
US Rap |
AUS |
NZ |
UK |
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| "Lettin' Off Steam" | 1990 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Daddy's Little Girl | |||
| "Daddy's Little Girl" | 1991 | 19 | 31 | 1 | 59 | 34 | 75 | ||||
| "Hang On Kid" | — | — | — | 112 | — | — | |||||
| "Wasted" | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "Freak Out" | 1993 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | single only | |||
| "—" means the song did not appear on that chart or was not released in that country. | |||||||||||
External links
- [ Nikki D discography] at AllMusic
