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Niki started her musical career in South Africa where she played with many different bands, recording with Chess, Outland, Steve Hofmeyer, Oh Boy!, Ralph Martin, The Affections and countless others. Niki had her song "White Sugar" get to #1 on the local charts and was one of the first locals to perform at the Sun City SuperBowl. Niki appeared in many music videos, including a big budget video made for "White Sugar", plus radio interviews and TV appearances.
On moving to LA, Niki recorded her first solo album "Seems so Peculiar", which the OC Register said was "One of the best local releases". High Praise. And Music Connection magazine included Niki in their Top Ten demos of the year. Her second CD "Untethered" received rave reviews and was on XM's most played list and is available at iTunes, Walmart, Best Buy and many other outlets. The third CD "Pieces of me" received airplay on NPR for the song "Falling" and is also available on iTunes and yahoo music.
Niki has opened for many national acts including The Bangles, Kool and the Gang, The Stranglers, Alannah Myles, Chris Botti, Joan Armatrading, Colin Haye, Rita Coolidge and she has played at venues throughout Southern California including The Orange County Fair, The Palace, The Coach House, The Musician's Institute and was asked to play at Andre Agassi's New Year's Party, and played in front of the White House for the ending ceremonies for the "Tour of Hope". Smart has won numerous Songwriting Awards and contests including:
Winner - Battle of the Bands (Best vocalist and Best original song)
Winner - National Hymn Writing Contest in South Africa
Winner - Civic Theater’s Music Competition
Winner - Spree Song contest
Winner - Demo Derby online contest
Winner - Best of the Best International contest (best vocalist)
Second Place - Woodrum Studio Contest
Finalist - included in Music Connection's Top Ten demos of the year
Nominated for JPFolks "Female singer/songwriter of the year" and "Pop song of the Year"
Nominated for "Best Indie artist" OCMA
Reviews:
Music Connection: A multi-award-winner with her finger on the pulse of female pop-rock, Smart's writing is strong and memorable and her performances are skilled. There is so much quality here...
Orange County Weekly: "We like her because she seems to change modes with each song... the title track kicks in, a rapturous, gritty tune... it's terrifyingly good, a perfect meshing of Smart's summery. sweet-and-sour/tough-and-tender voice that tumbles over loud, strangly guitars and skull-spanking drum rolls, shying away from anything remotely wimpy. There are several other choice cuts here too, which makes us wonder where she has been hiding herself all this time..."
Live Magazine: "Niki has found the ability to touch the core of those who are fortunate enough to hear her. She pains an emotional, magical picture with words..."
Smart was also voted into the Hot 100 unsigned artists by Music Connection Magazine.
Commercials:
Smart wrote and performed "I climbed the Mountain" for a LA Times TV commercial - view it here
And her song "Better Believe" was used in a radio campaign for the LA Times.
Smart also sang a national IHOP commercial that aired on TV and radio across America for 2001 and 2002.
Radio:
Played live on KUCI 88.9FM
Currently on Pandora Radio
Played live on KX 93.5 FM - and currently in rotation
Featured on KLOS 95.5FM
Interviewed on The Prime Spot - csulb's radio
Played on XM Radio's Unsigned
NPR - All things Considered
TV and Film
Smart has 4 songs placed in the indy film "Murder Inside of Me"
Her song "My Life" is the theme song for the TV series "Heartbreak Cafe"
Smart was chosen for Adelphia's TV show "The Scene"
Was interviewed on "Prime Story"
Played live on Action Figures (channel 23)
Interviewed Long Beaching with Mo (Adelphia).
On moving to LA, Niki recorded her first solo album "Seems so Peculiar", which the OC Register said was "One of the best local releases". High Praise. And Music Connection magazine included Niki in their Top Ten demos of the year. Her second CD "Untethered" received rave reviews and was on XM's most played list and is available at iTunes, Walmart, Best Buy and many other outlets. The third CD "Pieces of me" received airplay on NPR for the song "Falling" and is also available on iTunes and yahoo music.
Niki has opened for many national acts including The Bangles, Kool and the Gang, The Stranglers, Alannah Myles, Chris Botti, Joan Armatrading, Colin Haye, Rita Coolidge and she has played at venues throughout Southern California including The Orange County Fair, The Palace, The Coach House, The Musician's Institute and was asked to play at Andre Agassi's New Year's Party, and played in front of the White House for the ending ceremonies for the "Tour of Hope". Smart has won numerous Songwriting Awards and contests including:
Winner - Battle of the Bands (Best vocalist and Best original song)
Winner - National Hymn Writing Contest in South Africa
Winner - Civic Theater’s Music Competition
Winner - Spree Song contest
Winner - Demo Derby online contest
Winner - Best of the Best International contest (best vocalist)
Second Place - Woodrum Studio Contest
Finalist - included in Music Connection's Top Ten demos of the year
Nominated for JPFolks "Female singer/songwriter of the year" and "Pop song of the Year"
Nominated for "Best Indie artist" OCMA
Reviews:
Music Connection: A multi-award-winner with her finger on the pulse of female pop-rock, Smart's writing is strong and memorable and her performances are skilled. There is so much quality here...
Orange County Weekly: "We like her because she seems to change modes with each song... the title track kicks in, a rapturous, gritty tune... it's terrifyingly good, a perfect meshing of Smart's summery. sweet-and-sour/tough-and-tender voice that tumbles over loud, strangly guitars and skull-spanking drum rolls, shying away from anything remotely wimpy. There are several other choice cuts here too, which makes us wonder where she has been hiding herself all this time..."
Live Magazine: "Niki has found the ability to touch the core of those who are fortunate enough to hear her. She pains an emotional, magical picture with words..."
Smart was also voted into the Hot 100 unsigned artists by Music Connection Magazine.
Commercials:
Smart wrote and performed "I climbed the Mountain" for a LA Times TV commercial - view it here
And her song "Better Believe" was used in a radio campaign for the LA Times.
Smart also sang a national IHOP commercial that aired on TV and radio across America for 2001 and 2002.
Radio:
Played live on KUCI 88.9FM
Currently on Pandora Radio
Played live on KX 93.5 FM - and currently in rotation
Featured on KLOS 95.5FM
Interviewed on The Prime Spot - csulb's radio
Played on XM Radio's Unsigned
NPR - All things Considered
TV and Film
Smart has 4 songs placed in the indy film "Murder Inside of Me"
Her song "My Life" is the theme song for the TV series "Heartbreak Cafe"
Smart was chosen for Adelphia's TV show "The Scene"
Was interviewed on "Prime Story"
Played live on Action Figures (channel 23)
Interviewed Long Beaching with Mo (Adelphia).
