Nicole Franklin | Taking It Back (Coming Sept. 29th, 2009)

NEW YORK, NY September 2009—Nicole “Faithful” Franklin, a multifaceted Inglewood, California raised, Rapper, Songwriter, Producer, Director, Choreographer and now new Gospel/Praise & Worship Recording Artist with a electrical presence not seen in the marketplace since the introduction of superstar performer KIRK FRANKLIN, will enter the contemporary competitive Gospel-Inspirational Hip Hop musical loop with the release of her new album, TAKING IT BACK .The ground breaking CD will be released on  LIVING WATER RECORDS distributed via THANK YOU ENTERTAINMENT/FONTANA/UNIVERSAL. The rockin’, head bobbin’ inspirational Gospel, Praise & Worship, Hip Hop crafted first single, “Purpose and Destiny”(written and co-produced by Nicole Franklin with Producer Qura Rankin) will be released to Contemporary Gospel/Urban Music radio stations in June. The album is scheduled for release, Tuesday, September 29th. With  the aid of  Veteran Record Producer and Executive, KEVIN EVANS, CEO of THANK YOU ENTERTAINMENT, this amazing young woman is blessed with an electrifying worship leader presence with a  positive voice that ranges from the passionate to powerful on this eclectic blend of gospel, praise and worship, inspirational hip hop  classic album offering.

TAKING IT BACK is an album that will illuminate all aspects of FAITHFUL’s persona. This young performer’s talent will transcend musical boundaries, as she glides effortlessly in songs, “Purpose & Destiny” (the targeted first single) and “Taking It Back”, the title song from the CD. Faithful penned the lyrics  and Co-Produced along with Producer extraordinaire Qura Rankin (Christina Aguilera, Fabulous, Donnie McClurkin and Mike Post) on TAKING IT BACK  and showcases a unique and exciting talent on such songs as the hip hop flavored “Beautiful” and “Who You Rollin With.”  FAITHFUL arises to the occasion, exhibiting the poise and stage prowess of an already established Gospel/Praise and Worship Recording Artist. TAKING IT BACK is a revelation album that marks the arrival of a major music talent on the scene.

FAITHFUL began her career in the music industry as a very young teen choreographer, DJ and side kick to the memorable and talented late female Hip Hop artist, MC TROUBLE. Faithful showcased her creative and skilled dance talent by appearing on several popular television shows  and tours at the time with MC Trouble. Her work with MC Trouble later lead to numerous  choreography opportunities for Faithful on such programs as the  Nickelodeon KID’S CHOICE AWARDS, THE DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW, and  THE EUROPEAN MTV AWARDS. Faithful also was called upon to work on projects with celebrities such as WHITNEY HOUSTON, LL COOL J, MARY MARY, ICE CUBE and SNOOP DOGG to name a few.   Soon after, Franklin signed a solo recording agreement with Streetlife/Scotti Bros. and recorded under the name of NIKKI KIXX. The first single, “What U Do 2 Me” reached Billboard’s Top 20, receiving heavy rotation on BET and the BOX.

Franklin also fulfilled a life long dream of working in television and film by serving under the tutelage of top film directors like F. GARY GRAY, PAUL HUNTER, which led the talented artist to working with actresses JADA PINKETT-SMITH, QUEEN LATIFAH, P. DIDDY, MARY J. BLIGE, MARIAH CAREY and NAS. Franklin’s directorial debut of Things Not Seen which she wrote, produced and directed received rave reviews as a ground breaking short film.  After key serious trials and tribulations  Nicole rededicated her life back to Christ and would eventually answer her call to minister.

“I went through a lot to come out and tell about it. Jesus delivers! He still heals. He still saves and absolutely nothing or no one is to hard for GOD to turn around for the good, for his Glory, for his name sake!” says FAITHFUL. FAITHFUL  currently serves as Youth  Minister at her  church home in  California.

LIVING WATER RECORDS along with THANK YOU ENTERTAINMENT is currently planning appearances for FAITHFUL at several major conferences this summer and fall, as well as a multi-city promo tour to include teaching and ministry appearances to introduce the talented Praise and Worship Leader into the music market. FAITHFUL will visit contemporary gospel and urban radio stations, conduct newspaper and magazine interviews, as well as appear on key television Morning shows on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX affiliates in each market.