Nikka Costa – Dance ‘N Forget [Single + Video]

Nikka Costa‘s latest track, “Dance ‘N Forget,” produced by Justin Stanley, is a funky groove from start to finish. Costa, who is currently living it up in LA, drops a feel-good tune that’s all about shaking off stress and hitting the dance floor.

From the jump, the track sets the vibe with a slinking squelchy bassline and pinpoint drumming. Jesse Singer and Chris Soper, the duo known as Likeminds, lock in the rhythm on drums and bass. Brandon Coleman‘s keys and synths bring a P-Funk twist, while Davey Chegwidden‘s congas and shakers add a lively touch. The mix is topped off with big, reverb-heavy hand claps, disco strings, and funky guitar riffs by Mark “Diesel” Lizotte.

Lyrically, “Dance ‘N Forget” captures the vibe of needing a mental break. Costa’s vocals are both powerful and carefree, with lines like, “Don’t wanna unpack the shit that I’ve been working through/ Don’t wanna give no mo’ cares, I’m in a selfish mood,” resonating with anyone needing to escape the grind. Costa’s voice, full of soul and nuance, slides right into the groove of the track.

In the video, Nikka dazzles as she dances through various LA locales, from skate parks to grocery stores, rocking her boho chic style and signature reddish-orange curls. Whether under sunny skies or twilight hues, she’s having a blast, not caring if the world is watching.

Nikka Costa‘s ability to convey pure enjoyment in her music makes her easy to love. Her music invites everyone to join in and leaves everyone feeling uplifted. With Dirty Disco on the way (set to drop August 16th), it’s clear that more – and much needed – good vibes are just around the corner.

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