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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Laundromat
Nivea Lyrics
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RK:baby who that is?
NV:dont worry who that is it ain't you.
RK:you got somebody else over there.
NV:dont worry about it keith if you was over here taking care of business you wouldn't have to be asking me questions like that.
RK:awh, girl please.
NV:awh, girl please my ass. who that is over there.
NV:boy ain't nobody gotta mock you.
RK: yeah, you mocking me. get your little record deal and shit you think you all that.
NV:bye keith.
RK:nivea. Hello
Verse1:
NV:you's a liar cheating son of a
the way you do me boy I'm tired taking you shit
see i know all about those fast hoes up in college shorty need to stop hello
RK:yeah,baby why you trippin on shit you don't know believing every goddamn that you here about
NV:but its nothing that heard
RK:wait a minute just hear me out
you don't even know about my doings and my where abouts
NV:see you're wrong there i busted coming out some girls house
RK:and what's that suppose to mean
NV:nothing till you kissed her in the mouth
boy lets stop wasting time its pretty clear that you a liar
tired sitting aroud here hearing all ya phony alibi's
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
Verse2:
RK:so, baby what ya saying
NV:baby read between the lines
do i have to spell it out to you I'm saying goodbye
RK:awh,girl quit playing
I'm the only thing you got
NV:your the only thing i got
but than i must not have a lot
RK:girl you can't be serious
in fact i think ya gaming
NV:look just call my manager up and he will make the arrangements
RK:so,you really gonna go through with this
NV:hell yes,cause i fed up with this
RK:girl how you just gonna leave like this
NV:because you weren't true to this
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm going to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm going to the laundremat hello
Verse3:
RK:baby can we talk about it
NV:what is there to talk about
you don't hurt me time again brought me up and break me down
RK:well,baby girl I'm sorry
NV:well,sorry not gonna do it
I'm for real this time boy though
RK:girl I'm about to lose it
NV:no wait i suggest you don't go trying nothing stupid
RK:oh, baby i just don't know what i would to do if i was to lose you
hello are you there
NV:good bye
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat yeah
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty drawgs
awh i been putting up with your shit for a while now
unless i forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
Chorus:
soap powder
bleach
towels
fabric softner
dollars
change
pants
socks
dirty draws
I'm headed to the laundremat
and lets not forget the food stains
dirt spots
head set's
chips
pop
pay phones
clean house
boy I'm headed to the laundremat
[nivea while during second chorus repeat]
I can't take it no more
Ooh, it's time to hit door
Pants and socks dirty towels
Oh I been putting up with your shit for a while now
No more cryin'
None of your lyin'
You got to go boy
I'm cleanin' my house now
Ooooooh, I'm headed to the laundremat
The song "Laundromat" by Nivea is essentially about a woman who is fed up with her cheating fiancΓ© and decides to leave him. The lyrics paint a picture of the couple arguing about his infidelity, with Nivea accusing him of lying and cheating while he tries to defend himself. She ultimately decides to leave him and metaphorically cleans house, declaring her intention to go to the laundromat to wash away the stains of their relationship.
The chorus lists items one would typically take to the laundromat such as soap powder, bleach, dirty clothes like pants and socks, and change for the machines. However, it also includes other items like food stains, chips, and pop, revealing a deeper meaning to the song. These items symbolize the emotional stains and dirt left behind by the relationship, and Niveaβs need to clean her life from him.
Additionally, the various references to electronic devices in the laundry facility like headsets, pay phones, and music players, suggests the need to sometimes disconnect from the world and fix oneself. This interpretation adds another layer of meaning to the lyrics.
Overall, "Laundromat" is a song with a strong message about self-respect and moving on from toxic relationships. The lyrics are clever and laced with metaphors that add depth to the story being told.
Line by Line Meaning
baby who that is?
RK is questioning who is with Nivea.
dont worry who that is it ain't you.
Nivea assures RK not to worry about it.
you got somebody else over there.
RK accuses Nivea of having someone else with her.
dont worry about it keith if you was over here taking care of business you wouldn't have to be asking me questions like that.
Nivea asserts that if RK was taking care of business, he wouldn't have to worry about who is with her.
awh, girl please.
RK tries to brush off Nivea's comments.
awh, girl please my ass. who that is over there.
Nivea is annoyed by RK's dismissal and asks who he is asking about.
boy ain't nobody gotta mock you.
Nivea denies mocking RK.
yeah, you mocking me. get your little record deal and shit you think you all that.
RK accuses Nivea of mocking him and acting too important since getting a record deal.
bye keith.
Nivea ends the conversation.
nivea. Hello
RK tries to get Nivea's attention again.
baby read between the lines do i have to spell it out to you I'm saying goodbye
Nivea tells RK to understand that she is leaving him.
in fact i think ya gaming
RK thinks Nivea is playing a game with him.
girl you can't be serious
RK is surprised that Nivea is serious about leaving him.
because you weren't true to this
Nivea accuses RK of not being faithful.
dirty draws
Part of the laundry list of items Nivea needs to wash.
Ooh, it's time to hit door
Nivea is ready to leave RK.
Oh I been putting up with your shit for a while now
Nivea is tired of dealing with RK's problems.
None of your lyin'. You got to go boy I'm cleanin' my house now
Nivea is done with RK's lies and cleaning her house of him.
Ooooooh, I'm headed to the laundremat
Nivea is going to do laundry and start fresh.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kay.x-kay.x
@Khairi Khan Okay few points here...
-1st: idk who tf "Ya'll" are supposed to be. Not all women chase After those types! (Maybe just the women YOU were chasing that didn't want YOU that got u Butt-hurt Af) But I'll speak for ME individually I have Never dealt with or tolerated a "pookie/ray-ray/man-man/future" or other stereotypical bum ass ignorant hood dude. Never been my type, EVER! Sry I've alway been attracted to Individuality & Intellect Also Not begging ANYONE to MARRY me or save me from bad Decisions bc I Don't Have any baby daddies or kids period! (...Or for another man to care for) How many Kids & Baby mamas do YOU have sir???
-2nd: I call them how i see them. I never said Nick wasn't Attractive or didn't have Groupies (bc he Did) he's been an Entertainer & making money since his early teen/tween years. He was still CORNY! he was Corny af on Nickelodeon & after that too. But he grew up & glowed up (like most ppl SHOULD do & now he's on his Grown-man) he even admitted it himself...
-3rd: Just like there are lame/corny/nerdy girls Ya'll males grew up with & ignored trying to chase Fast girls aka "Big Booty Keishas" (that were probably Out of your league Anyway!) Now ya'll same dudes wanna complain & be butt-hurt ya whole life because u got rejected as a kid! Now u wanna talk down on the SAME chicks ya'll were so desperate & thirty for.... FOH with the Bullsh*t!
-And final thought: just bc you have money or a measurable amount of success doesn't make up for BAD CHARACTER! And holding on to past childhood/teenage hurt is Sad & Wack Af for Any so-called grown man that's supposedly "doing sooooo well & living his best life" ...riiiiiiight. Whatever ya'll have to tell Yourself. Stay BITTER & BROKEN Sir!
That's All.
@tebogonkoana6926
That's nothing else but the truth, so I'm also gonna be π― straight up about R Kelly's music. All those hits sorry I'mma still listen to them, why the played a huge part in my journey of growing. Parting with the music of kellz would mean me losing my memories good or bad.
And truth is it won't happen, I'mma die still pumping all hit kellz catalog. Sorry if you disagree, I'm only being real.
Remember this is the R in Rnb we talking about here, thank you...
God plz protect me and all kellz fans and kellz himself.
Amen π
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@cedrickblow6753
I love the soft and airy sound of her voice on this.
@AkaMagenta
Cedrick Blow isnβt it beautiful πΆπΆβΊοΈπ
@brittany_kay
Yess, so beautiful right
@ToneyLo
She was heavily influenced by Mariah Carey.