“Wait a Minute” by Nik West

Funky bass goddess Nik West serves up some sweet sultry soul on her track “Wait a Minute.” She powers this fearsome groove with a smooth bass line. The finely crafted track features a cold beat, percolating keyboards, tight horns, and soulful organ. And West delivers a fantastic vocal performance. The song also boasts a killer chorus and a dope bass/scat break where West lays down a wicked bass solo.

In a 2011 interview with POPINGCHERRY, West discussed the song's meaning: “When that song was written, it was understood that I was tired of being judged by people who thought I got certain perks because I am female, so I was speaking my mind to those people,” she explained. 

“Wait a Minute” is a track from West’s debut album Just In The Nik of Time, released on February 14, 2011. In addition to West, the other players on the track include her father T. West, an accomplished guitarist, and Justin James on keyboards. The album is a strong collection of funk and soul cuts. Justin James was also the album’s executive producer. West often performs “Wait a Minute” at her shows.

Nik West performing "Wait a Minute" at Rockpablast concert in 2015

"Wait a Minute" available at Amazon

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