Their parents moved from Puerto Rico and were divorced when the girls were very young. The twins' mother remarried with a DJ, who also happened to be Puerto Rican. They grew up in the Queens and Roosevelt Island sections of New York.
Since their stepfather worked as a DJ, the twins were influenced by different types of music. When the sisters were only 7 years old, they wrote their first song, "Sisters", and by the time they were 10, they already knew that they wanted to become singers.
The twins' parents were very supportive of their daughters' ambitions. The stepfather even gave them guitar and drum lessons. They were taken to auditions and, on some occasions, they even performed on some showcases. The sisters wanted to come up with a name of their own and by using the first two syllables of their names "Ni" and "Na", came up with Nina. They then added Sky, which for them represented "the sky's the limit".
They continued to go to school and, in their spare time, worked as DJ's. In the year 2000, they met the Jettsonz, a pair of music producers who helped them develop their own sound.
In 2004, Jettsonz introduced the girls to Cipha Sounds, a hip hop DJ who worked for the Star Trek record label. Cipha Sounds was impressed when he heard the girls sing and suggested that they use the Coolie Dance Riddim. The twins then proceeded to write "Move Ya Body", mixing riddim with Caribbean moves and made a demo.
The demo fell into the hands of Eddie O'Loughlin, the president of Next Plateau Entertainment (which is a division of Universal Records). O'Loughlin signed the twins to a contract and they started working on their debut album.
The single "Move Ya Body" was released on April 27, 2004 and reached number 17 in the hit charts. Urban music and rhythmic top 40 stations quickly added the song to their play lists, sending the song up the charts. By July 17, "Move Ya Body" had gone to the top 5 on both sides of the Atlantic and had also reached the top 5 of a world combined r&b chart based on the US, UK, Germany, France and Australia. The song had also reached the top 50 of the Australian charts. On June 29, 2004 they released their first, self-titled, album, featuring Betty Wright.
Nina Sky's upcoming album, "The Musical", was originally slated for a Sept. 2006 release. The album has since been pushed to Fall 08 and it marks the girls' sophomore effort. Producers include Ryan Leslie, Cipha Sounds, Cool & Dre, LunyTunes, The Jettsonz & more. Guests include Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Styles P. & Sheek Louch. A few buzz tracks have been making rounds across the net including, "Flippin' That", a Cool & Dre produced track which features Def Jam rapper Rick Ross. As well as, "Sugar Daddy" a cool mid tempo heater track, and "Clothes Off" featuring Daytona.
Discography
* Nina Sky (2004)
* La Conexion (Mixtape) (2005)
* The Musical (Coming Soon!)
The Albino twins, Natalie and Nicole continue to work and promote their music. Their new album "La Conexion", is a mixtape album that features collaborations with Ivy Queen, Aventura, Tony Touch, Yaga y Mackie, Pitbull and production from DJ Kazzanova, Mysto & Pizzi, and The Jettsonz.
Holla Back
Nina Sky Lyrics
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yea, oh
Nina Sky's in the buildin' tonight
Here we go, feel dis
Checkin' in da club, feelin' nice
Got ma home girls rollin' with me on ma right
I feel the music gettin' inside and hit the dance floor 'bout to set the night off right
[Bridge]
They said if the rhythm gets inside me
I bet that later would be grindin'
No stress 'cause' we left our men at home
and if you're feelin' what we singin' then yo no that its on
[Chorus: x2]
Come to dance and do our thing (and do our thing)
Party in this club see whats in that thing (and do ma thing)
See guys tryin' to holla we goin' holla back and party to dis Nina Sky track
50 after party 'bout 5
Checkin' all the fly papis are inside
I feel the heat gettin' hotter and i'm gonna get ma party on tonight
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
Leave the after party 'bout 9
Hear move your body girl in the right (and start dancin')
Get back home and i lose track of time
Makin' sure the plans for tomorrow are alright
[Bridge]
[Chorus: x2]
[Repeat: x2]
Guys watchin' you dancing and screaming Oh!
Night ain't ova you still have time to Go!
Keep it dancin' lets see you work the flow
Do your thing, do your thing
[Chorus: x2]
see'mon and party wit us
The song "Holla Back" by Nina Sky is essentially about having a fun night out with girlfriends at a club. The lyrics describe the excitement of getting ready to go out, arriving at the club, and enjoying the music and dancing. The bridge of the song suggests that the girls are out to have a good time and are not interested in any stress that may come with the company of men. They want to let loose and dance without any inhibitions. The chorus repeats the idea of dancing and doing their own thing while ignoring guys trying to hit on them. The song's final verses speak to the aftermath of the fun night, where the girls go home presumably in the early morning and start making plans for the next day - indicating that they are not done living life.
Overall, the song has a light and upbeat feel, and the lyrics illustrate the carefree attitude of a group of friends out to have fun. They want to party, dance and enjoy themselves without any worries. The theme of the song encourages the listener to hit the dancefloor and enjoy the moment, making it a feel-good anthem for a girls' night out.
Line by Line Meaning
oh oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation at the start of the song.
yea, oh
Further expressing enthusiasm.
Nina Sky's in the buildin' tonight
Announcing the artist performing the song.
Here we go, feel dis
Encouraging the audience to join in on the fun and dance.
Checkin' in da club, feelin' nice
Arriving at the club and feeling good.
Got ma home girls rollin' with me on ma right
Bringing female friends to the club.
I feel the music gettin' inside and hit the dance floor 'bout to set the night off right
Feeling the beat of the music and ready to dance.
They said if the rhythm gets inside me
Referring to someone who said that dancing to the music would excite them.
I bet that later would be grindin'
Thinking that the person who made the comment will likely get into a sexual situation later.
No stress 'cause' we left our men at home
Feeling no pressure to impress or attract men since they are not there.
and if you're feelin' what we singin' then yo no that its on
If the audience is enjoying the music and lyrics, then it is a great party.
Come to dance and do our thing (and do our thing)
Inviting people to dance and enjoy the music with them.
Party in this club see whats in that thing (and do ma thing)
Enjoying the party atmosphere and everything it has to offer.
See guys tryin' to holla we goin' holla back and party to dis Nina Sky track
If men try to hit on them, they will respond back before continuing to dance to Nina Sky's music.
50 after party 'bout 5
Referring to an after-party starting at 5 am.
Checkin' all the fly papis are inside
Searching the after-party for attractive men.
I feel the heat gettin' hotter and i'm gonna get ma party on tonight
Feeling the energy and excitement of the party and ready to continue dancing.
Leave the after party 'bout 9
Leaving the after-party in the early morning.
Hear move your body girl in the right (and start dancin')
Hearing a song that makes them want to dance.
Get back home and i lose track of time
Returning home and getting lost in the night's festivities.
Makin' sure the plans for tomorrow are alright
Checking to make sure there are no obligations or important appointments the next day.
Guys watchin' you dancing and screaming Oh!
Attracting male attention and excitement with their dancing.
Night ain't ova you still have time to Go!
Encouraging people to continue having fun because the night is not yet over.
Keep it dancin' lets see you work the flow
Encouraging people to keep dancing and showing off their skills.
Do your thing, do your thing
Encouraging people to be themselves and enjoy the party in their own way.
see'mon and party wit us
Inviting people to join in on the party fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUIS A. DIAZ, NATALIE ALBINO, NICOLE ALBINO, DAVID SHAYMAN
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