EXCLUSIVE! DJ NIKKI Interview with one of the best voices in music...TERRI WALKER- she's back!

Terri Walker has one of the best voices to come out of the UK. Reminiscent of Aretha, but with the jazz greats thrown in the mix as well- this lady can sing. Terri was signed to Def Soul Records, part of Def Jam back in the noughties, was Mobo nominated and released 3 Albums. Now in 2010 Ms Walker is back, stronger than ever with a new energy & rejuvenated sound.
I sat down with Terri recently to talk tunes, shoes & new music...

NIKKI: Hey Luv, How are you?
TERRI WALKER: Whad up!!!! Big up to the biggest female DJ in the game! PERIOD!!!!

NIKKI: Ok, so you and I go back years to just before you got signed to Def Jam in the UK as 'Terry Walker', but you have had a name change right? Can you explain all :) ?
TERRI: Well yes I did have a feeling sorry for myself moment ,where I thought I just wanted to start all over .I was going to go back to my real name ,which is actually 'Chanelle'.Thankfully though I came to my senses and decided to come back as 'Terri Walker'.
There is too much history there and achievements that cant be ignored .So now 'Terri' is back on this B#%ch!Lol!

NIKKI: I agree luv! It would be kinda crazy to start over when you did so much great work...So have you been working on new music recently?
TERRI: Yeaaaahhhhh maaaaaayynnneee! I've been getting it in whilst I've been away from it all.I've been stateside mostly.Miami/LA and more recently NY!
I'm involved with two projects at the moment."The Champagne Flutes" which is produced by the legendary "Salaam Remi" (Amy Winehouse,Fugees,Nas etc..).That will be out to buy soon.
The other project is "Belle-Vue" which I'm doing with my partner "Krunkadelic".It's more on the club vibe.You've already played that out for me!Love you for that.The fIrst heat of that is the track "LAST CALL". (see video below)
I'm also in the process of recording my 4th Album which I'm crazy excited about! So watch this space!:-)



NIKKI: oh yes, I have been playing 'Last Call' out in every club set since you gave it to me a few weeks back. It's a great record.
Tell me- How has your style & sound progressed & has it changed over the years?
TERRI: Oooh I'm definitely in tune with my tone and delivery more now than ever.I really believe less is more now.Back in the day I thought the louder you sing the better you are,but boy was I wrong!! Hhahahhahaahah!NIKKI: Describe yourself in 5 words...?
TERRI: Fun,honest,vibey,hilarious and crazy!

NIKKI: Who are your biggest musical influences?
TERRI: I would say my mum.The reason I say that is because there was never a boundary of music in my house.If it was good it got played.So obviously we had 'Whitney,Marvin,Anita,Gladys' etc... but we also played the 'Simon and Garfunkels ,Carly Simons and Carol Kings of this world.Classical,Soft Rock you name it.
So basically I'm just inspired by music overall.If it touches me it touches me.
NIKKI: So lady, I'm guessing you love shopping as much as the next girl..Describe your style?
TERRI: I am a simple chick.I love clean lines and the classics.So like a simple black dress with a minor detail always gets me.I love that boho chic look too.Skinny jeans with a funky t-shirt and some chunky jewelry occasionally does it for me as well.

NIKKI: Who are your favourite designers?
TERRI: For shoes, I like Kurt Geiger,Louboutin & Gucci. TERRI: When it comes to clothes & bags, I love Chanel, Armani, Mulberry, Aigner & Versace.

NIKKI: So Terri, what are your favourite shops? Do you have any hidden gems for my readers?
TERRI: I heart Urban Outfitters! I always find something in there.Especially in the US stores. I love Zara too.TERRI'S Urban Outfitters Silence & Noise Insert Tulip Dress


NIKKI: Yeah Zara is killing it at the moment! What were your last 5 purchases?
TERRI:
1.Black suede Kurt Geiger platform closed toe with a sexy gold heel
2.Carvela Black silver studded open toe stilettos
3.Black feathered winter jacket from Zara
4.Lancomes Juicy tubes
5.Valentino's Rock chick

NIKKI: Thanks Terri!
TERRI: Speak soon missy!xxxx

Below is some of Terri's amazing work...
You can check her new project with CHAMPAGNE FLUTES HERE



Terri Walker on MUZU


Terri Walker on MUZU