1. Nakia moved to Austin in 2002 from Chicago, where he had been working as an intern for Aware Records.
14 Facts About Nakia
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Zuniga recruited Nakia to join his rock and roll lounge act side project, The Small Stars.
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Nakia created the character, "Vic Odin", who was described as a sleazy, double-crossing, British manager.
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In 2006, Nakia performed in theatrical productions of The Music Man and Rocky Horror Show.
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Nakia had a role in the independent film Lone Star Blues.
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Nakia soon became a featured singer at many local Austin venues and a favorite among many Austin music critics.
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In winter 2007, Nakia released the EP Playing The Cards.
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Nakia formed the band Southern Cousins and the band began receiving positive reviews of their live shows.
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In November 2009, Alejandro Escovedo invited Nakia to participate in his "Sessions on South Congress" performances at the Continental Club in Austin, Texas.
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Nakia went on to record backing vocals for Street Songs of Love, featuring songs that were originally presented during the Continental Club sessions.
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Nakia chose Cee Lo Green to be his coach after singing his song, "Forget You".
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Nakia moved on from the Battle Rounds to the Live Shows after beating Tje Austin.
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On June 22,2011, Nakia was voted off the show, finishing in seventh place after being beaten by Vicci Martinez in the semi-finals.
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On June 28,2011, Nakia was a guest on Kevin Smith's Plus One Per Diem internet radio show.