She then signed with Jive Records and released her debut single, "Don't Mess With The Radio", in 2001. The single did not do as well as expected, mainly due to lack of promotion. Her album was therefore pushed back to the following year. After some overseas success with the Australian release of the album, Nivea was reintroduced in the U.S. in 2002 with her second single, "Don't Mess With My Man" featuring Brian and Brandon Casey (of R&B group Jagged Edge), which became her biggest hit, reaching the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Nivea's self-titled debut album was released in December 2002. The album had minor success, debuting in the top 100 of the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart. In 2003, "Don't Mess With My Man" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal"; she lost to acappella group Take 6. Her third single "Laundromat", which featured singer R. Kelly, was released at a time when Kelly was facing sexual allegations. Instead, Nick Cannon was featured in the music video as the boyfriend character. The next singles, "Ya Ya Ya" and "25 Reasons", were only released to radio.
In 2004, Nivea married music producer Terius "The Dream" Nash. In 2005, she released the Lil' Jon-produced single "Okay" which had moderate success. Her album followed in May 2005 but was severely underpromoted. Althought it debuted higher than her first album, it was still minor successful.
Her impending pregnancy caused Jive Records to put promotional plans for the album on hold, but by the time of her child's birth, Jive had given up on the project. Plans to release second and third singles, the Jermaine Dupri-produced "Parking Lot" and "Complicated", both fell through. Nivea left Jive Records in 2005.
Nivea later recorded vocals for a new version of the Dem Franchise Boyz hit song "I Think They Like Me", but plans for a release fell through.
Nivea then went on to release her third album "Animalistic" in 2006. The album was again primarily produced by her then-husband Terius "The Dream" Nash. As Nivea had no record label at that time, the album was distributed by independent label Formula Records, based in Japan. This therefore equated to Nivea's third album becoming a Japan-only release. Plans for an American release surfaced, however it is now believed that plans for this release have been cancelled. The rumoured lead single for the American release, a song titled "Cheater's Karma", was never heard, with the release date continuously pushed back until it was cancelled.
Nivea and Terius "The Dream" Nash divorced in December 2007, after being married for two years. The pair had three children together, Navy Nash. Nivea is believed to be dating rapper Lil' Wayne, as seen on her official personal Facebook page.
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Fulton County Correctional Call
Nivea Lyrics
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[Line Busy]
[Hangs Up]
[Number Dialing]
[Nivea:]
Hello?
[Operator:]
You have a collect call from Fulton County Correctional System
[The Dream:]
Hey Hey yo it's me pick up the phone
[Operator:]
To accept press one to decline press two
[Declines Call]
[Phone Hangs Up]
The song "Fulton County Correctional Call" by Nivea is a heartbreaking portrayal of a woman declining a collect call from her loved one who is incarcerated in the Fulton County Correctional System. The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, as they convey the emotional turmoil that both parties are experiencing. The song begins with the sound of numbers being dialed, but the line is busy. The singer of the song is persistent, however, and tries again. This time, the phone rings and she answers, only to hear the operator tell her that she has a collect call from the correctional system.
At this point in the song, the dream, who is presumably the incarcerated loved one, begs the singer to pick up the phone. However, when the operator gives her the option to accept or decline the call, she chooses to decline. The song then ends with the abrupt sound of the phone hanging up. The lyrics hint at the deep pain and longing that both parties are experiencing, but also the difficulty in staying connected with a loved one who is behind bars.
Overall, "Fulton County Correctional Call" is a poignant reminder of the impact of incarceration on individuals and their families. The song is a commentary on the American criminal justice system and the ways in which it can tear families apart. It is a powerful piece of music that deserves to be heard and appreciated for its emotional resonance.
Line by Line Meaning
Numbers Dialing
The person is attempting to make a phone call.
Line Busy
The line is currently occupied and unable to accept a call.
Hangs Up
The person ends the call before it is completed.
Number Dialing
The person is attempting to call a specific phone number.
Phone Rings
The phone is ringing, indicating that someone is attempting to make a call.
Hello?
The person answers the phone call and greets the caller.
You have a collect call from Fulton County Correctional System
The operator informs the person that a call is being made from a correctional facility and the call may need to be accepted or declined.
Hey Hey yo it's me pick up the phone
The caller identifies themselves and requests that the person answer the phone.
To accept press one to decline press two
The operator provides instructions on how to either accept or decline the call.
Declines Call
The person chooses to not accept the call.
Phone Hangs Up
The call is ended and the phone is placed back on the receiver.
Contributed by Isabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.