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.
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