The vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Nik West presents her much anticipated 2nd album, "Moody", a wide-angle interpretation of everything she's picked up in life along the way. Musically and lyrically speaking, West moves effortlessly between genres. Her production gives you the maximum ear candy complete with a live band and horn section "Funk For The People"and "Boom Baby Boom", minimalistic sounds like pop charged "A man" and "Moody", Or balls-to-the-wall rock "Bitter End" and "We Can Do It", the all female rock anthem featuring Cindy Blackman-Santana and Larissa Basillo. Her ability to create different blends puts her in a league with other genre defying artists like Prince, Lizzo, and Bruno Mars.
"She's a baaaaad mama jama!... lighting licks and thunder thumbs..." -Quincy Jones
"The Female Lenny Kravitz"- Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)
"Holy Funkadelic!!" - Steven Tyler
"Great stage presence"..."She inspires me in the same way Rosie and Sheila did..." - Prince
"She wears a colorful mohawk shaped like a bass clef on her head" - Soul Train
Explosive stage presence isn't enough to describe the way Nik West moves, wows, and
shocks crowds everywhere. "She is a real life gumby on stage, all while singing, dancing,
and slapping the hell out of her bass guitar!"With credits that include work with artists such
as, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame, Prince, John Mayer, Glee and more, bassist, singer
and songwriter Nik West is anything more than just another pretty face.
Noted music journalist Alex Henderson (Billboard) sums West’s incredible talent up saying
“Nik West is one 21st Century artist who isn’t lacking in the chops department. She is a
young electric bassist who clearly knows her way around her instrument and plays like she
has been inspired by the funky likes of Larry Graham, Louis Johnson (of Brothers Johnson
fame) and Marcus Miller. Nik West is also a highly expressive singer."
Known for impressively recording a cover of "Back In Black" by AC/DC, Nik shocked many
rock fanatics and instantly became a new favorite of legend Steven Tyler and Lenny Kravitz.
West’s musical journey began in her hometown, Phoenix, AZ. It was there that her father —
an accomplished guitarist—taught her how to play the rhythm guitar when she was just 13-
years-old. Growing up in a household filled with music and creativity, West’s family
includes her sisters (keys, drums, violin, and guitar) who were her first band and singing act,
and an older brother, a few of which she still records with today. Though she began her
musical journey playing the guitar, the left-handed phenom truly realized her calling when
she discovered the bass in high school while listening to Michael Jackson's "You Wanna Be
Startin Somethin". After discovering the instrument there was no stopping her.
Music was not the only area West excelled in. The accomplished runway and print model
and musician was a straight A student in high school and a track and field state record
holder. She's so passionate about calculus that she has a blog dedicated to her love for it.
Unfortunately for the universities that offered her scholarships for her mind and athletic
acumen, West chose music as her career path.
While working on her first album “Just In The Nik Of Time”, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics
also became acquainted with West’s work, fell in love with her soulful voice, and reached
out to her to work with him on several projects. Within days she was performing with
Stewart in Los Angeles to capacity crowds. She also began working with Stewart and
Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Glen Ballard (Alanis Morissette, George Strait, and
Michael Jackson) on a recording project. Since then, Nik has accompanied, recorded with,
and jammed with a few well-known artists, such as Prince, John Mayer, Marcus Miller, Macy
Gray, Esperanza Spalding, Orianthi, and more. Her talent has even peaked the attention of
Bootsy Collins and Flea (RHCP). “Nik West is definitely bringing back the funk groovement
and I love everything about what she stands for!” -Bootsy Collins
West’s skill was noticed early on by legendary music company, Fender. They took notice of
her standout voice and funky bass playing and offered her an artist endorsement. She was
also one of the first musicians to play Fender’s first 6-string bass. She is now the face of a
new line of basses called the Dimension Bass and the Elite Bass that Fender came out with
in 2017. She was a partner in helping to develop the bass. She is also the brainchild behind
the Queen of Strings Competition, discovering, inspiring and teaching young women self
esteem and discipline on an instrument.
