Can'tneverdidnothin'
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Can'tneverdidnothin' is Nikka Costa
's second studio album recorded for Virgin Records
. The album was released on May 24, 2005. It was originally due to be released on October 5, 2004, but was delayed and the order of songs was changed.
When it was finally released, many of the tracks were changed. Some songs were taken out completely, while others were added. Noticeably missing is the Internet download single "I Don't Think We've Met", which was originally the album's opening track. (On the Japanese release, it became the closer of the album as a bonus track.) Costa chose to release the version made available to the public.
The album is also notable for being the only known album with performance recordings of both Lenny Kravitz
and Prince
within a single album for another (single) artist. On Costa's official message board, her good friend, actress Meredith Salenger
, reported that Prince
makes uncredited appearances on at least three of the albums tracks. The only instance that was confirmed was the guitar at the end of "Around the World".
Nikka Costa
Domenica "Nikka" Costa is an American singer whose music combines elements of funk, soul, and blues. She also had a career as a child singer starting in the early 1980s. She is the daughter of notable music producer Don Costa and is married to Australian producer/songwriter Justin Stanley.- Early...
's second studio album recorded for Virgin Records
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. The album was released on May 24, 2005. It was originally due to be released on October 5, 2004, but was delayed and the order of songs was changed.
When it was finally released, many of the tracks were changed. Some songs were taken out completely, while others were added. Noticeably missing is the Internet download single "I Don't Think We've Met", which was originally the album's opening track. (On the Japanese release, it became the closer of the album as a bonus track.) Costa chose to release the version made available to the public.
The album is also notable for being the only known album with performance recordings of both Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads...
and Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
within a single album for another (single) artist. On Costa's official message board, her good friend, actress Meredith Salenger
Meredith Salenger
Meredith Dawn Salenger is an American actress identified by her performances while a teenager. Her best known role was the title role in the 1985 Disney film The Journey of Natty Gann.-Early life and career:...
, reported that Prince
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
makes uncredited appearances on at least three of the albums tracks. The only instance that was confirmed was the guitar at the end of "Around the World".
2005 retail release
| # | |Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Till I Get to You" Writers: Nikka Costa, Justin Stanley, Craig Ross |
3:17 |
| 2. | "Can'tneverdidnothin'" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
3:10 |
| 3. | "Fooled Ya Baby" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
4:33 |
| 4. | "I Gotta Know" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
4:46 |
| 5. | "Around the World" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
5:22 |
| 6. | "Swing It Around" Writers: Costa, Stanley, Shawn Davis |
3:15 |
| 7. | "Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter" Writers: Aillene Bullock |
3:46 |
| 8. | "On & On" Writers: Costa, Stanley, Ross |
2:53 |
| 9. | "Happy in the Morning" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
3:33 |
| 10. | "Hey Love" Writers: Costa, Stanley, R.J. Manning Jr. |
4:02 |
| 11. | "Fatherless Child" Writer: Costa |
4:20 |
| 12. | "Sugar in My Bowl" (hidden track) Writer: Nina Simone |
2:11 |
2004 promotional release
| # | |Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Don't Think We've Met" Writers: Nikka Costa, Justin Stanley |
3:43 |
| 2. | "Till I Get to You" Writers: Costa, Stanley, Craig Ross |
3:24 |
| 3. | "I Gotta Know" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
4:30 |
| 4. | "Around the World" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
5:43 |
| 5. | "Swing It Around" Writers: Costa, Stanley, Shawn Davis |
3:04 |
| 6. | "Happy in the Morning" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
3:37 |
| 7. | "Can'tneverdidnothin'" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
3:04 |
| 8. | "I'm Gonna Leave You" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
2:56 |
| 9. | "The Last Time" Writers: Costa, Stanley |
4:35 |
| 10. | "Hey Love" Writers: Costa, Stanley, R.J. Manning Jr. |
4:02 |
| 11. | "Fatherless Child" Writers: Costa |
4:22 |