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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Zodiac
Nivea Lyrics
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What's your zodiac sign
Shorty what your sign is [x3]
What's your zodiac sign
[Verse 1]
Lately you've been leaning my way
There's something that I wanna say
We've been getting along so fine
The questions storm into my mind
I may not like the answer you give back
Forever way you like me
Or some form of back breaker
Cause you're caught up in what might be
Or what we know how to make up
Last time our signals weren't on deck
Shoulder signs no respect
Spent the whole summer being put in check
[Chorus]
What's your sign, your sign
I wanna know if we connect
Are you Aries, Virgo, Taurus, Gemini
Boy holla back
Hey what's your sign, your sign
Only Leo, Libra, Capricorn
I think I met my match
I gotta know your zodiac
What's your sign, your sign
Scorpio, Aquarius, Saggitarius, Pisces, Cancer
Please say the rest
Hey what's your sign, your sign
What's your sign, your sign
Hey what's your sign, your sign
What's your sign, your sign
[Chorus 2]
Shorty what your sign is [x6]
[Verse 2]
Now
I'm going through another day
And every piece of you has sprung on me
Wanna take it to a point of no return
I'm thinking on the one to twelve chance
But there's only eight percent
As I await your confirmation I feel it burning
I think I seen the first stone in a ring that you wore
Now I'm thinking back to previous relationships before
I trult adore you and I really want more of you
They say opposites attract
But I don't know know know know know know know
[Chorus]
What's your sign, your sign
I wanna know if we connect
Are you Aries, Virgo, Taurus, Gemini
Boy holla back
Hey what's your sign, your sign
Only Leo, Libra, Capricorn
I think I met my match
I gotta know your zodiac
What's your sign, your sign
Scorpio, Aquarius, Saggitarius, Pisces, Cancer
Please say the rest
Hey what's your sign, your sign
What's your sign, your sign
Hey what's your sign, your sign
What's your sign, your sign
[Chorus 2]
Shorty what your sign is [x12]
[Bridge]
If you an Aries
They sweet like you are boy
If you a Taurus
Boy stop being so mean
Or if you Gemini
I try my best to work it out
Keep communicating with me and I won't let you down
And if you Cancer
I appreciate your sympathy and loving me
Or Leo
Warmhearted and generous you are
Virgo
Shy and modest, meticulous I love it
Oh Libra
Romantic, diplomatic, I'm so ecstatic
Scorpio
Stay determined for us, passion and love
Can't forget about saggitarius
Thank you for being optimistic
Hey capricorn
For the patience you show me
Ooh Aquarius
Keep it loyal, like my closest homie
Pisces
Sensitive, imagination unwordly
Am I the one for you [x4]
[Chorus 2]
Shorty what your sign is [x6]
The song "Zodiac" by Nivea is a playful tune that explores the idea of compatibility between two people based on their zodiac signs. The lyrics begin with Nivea asking the other person what their zodiac sign is, indicating her curiosity about their astrological traits. They have been getting along fine, but Nivea is hesitant to take it further because she is afraid that the answer might not be what she wants to hear - they may not be as compatible as she hopes.
In the chorus, she lists all the zodiac signs, hoping the other person's sign will be a perfect match for hers. She repeatedly asks them what their sign is, expressing her desire to connect with them on an astrological level. In the bridge, Nivea goes through each zodiac sign and mentions the traits associated with each one, hoping that her partner's traits are compatible with hers.
Overall, the song is a fun and flirty way to explore the idea of compatibility between two people. Nivea's use of astrological signs adds an additional layer of interest to the song!
Line by Line Meaning
What's your zodiac sign
Nivea is asking the person she is interested in what their zodiac sign is.
Shorty what your sign is [x3]
Nivea repeats her question three times to emphasize her interest in their zodiac sign.
Lately you've been leaning my way
The person Nivea is interested in has been showing interest in her recently.
There's something that I wanna say
Nivea has something to say to the person she is interested in.
But part of me don't really wanna ask
Nivea is hesitant to ask the question on her mind.
We've been getting along so fine
Nivea and the other person have a good relationship.
The questions storm into my mind
Nivea has many questions on her mind about their relationship.
I may not like the answer you give back
Nivea is afraid she won't like the answer the other person gives her to her question.
Forever way you like me
Nivea is wondering if the other person likes her forever.
Or some form of back breaker
The relationship between the two might be a problem in the future.
Cause you're caught up in what might be
The other person is unsure about the future of their relationship.
Or what we know how to make up
They are only relying on their past experiences to fix any problems.
Last time our signals weren't on deck
The last time they communicated, there were some misunderstandings.
Shoulder signs no respect
The other person did not give Nivea the respect she deserved.
Spent the whole summer being put in check
Nivea has been monitoring their relationship the entire summer to ensure they're on the same page.
Only Leo, Libra, Capricorn
Nivea wants to know if the other person's zodiac sign is one of those three.
I think I met my match
Nivea thinks she has found someone who is perfect for her.
I gotta know your zodiac
Knowing the other person's zodiac sign is important for Nivea.
Scorpio, Aquarius, Saggitarius, Pisces, Cancer
Nivea lists the other zodiac signs she is interested in knowing.
Please say the rest
Nivea wants the other person to reveal their zodiac sign if it wasn't mentioned in her previous lists.
If you an Aries
Nivea lists the qualities of an Aries zodiac sign.
They sweet like you are boy
Nivea is saying the person she is interested in is sweet like an Aries.
If you a Taurus
Nivea lists the qualities of a Taurus zodiac sign.
Boy stop being so mean
Nivea is saying the person she is interested in is mean like a Taurus.
Or if you Gemini
Nivea lists the qualities of a Gemini zodiac sign.
I try my best to work it out
Nivea will work out any issues if the other person is a Gemini.
Keep communicating with me and I won't let you down
Nivea wants the other person to communicate with her to improve their relationship.
And if you Cancer
Nivea lists the qualities of a Cancer zodiac sign.
I appreciate your sympathy and loving me
Nivea is saying the person she is interested in is sympathetic and loving her like a Cancer would be.
Or Leo
Nivea lists the qualities of a Leo zodiac sign.
Warmhearted and generous you are
Nivea feels the other person has qualities of a Leo zodiac sign which include being warmhearted and generous.
Virgo
Nivea lists the qualities of a Virgo zodiac sign.
Shy and modest, meticulous I love it
Nivea finds the other person's shy and modest personality traits attractive, like a Virgo zodiac sign.
Oh Libra
Nivea lists the qualities of a Libra zodiac sign.
Romantic, diplomatic, I'm so ecstatic
Nivea finds the romantic and diplomatic qualities of a Libra zodiac sign attractive.
Scorpio
Nivea lists the qualities of a Scorpio zodiac sign.
Stay determined for us, passion and love
Nivea feels the person she is interested in is determined, passionate, and loving like a Scorpio zodiac sign.
Can't forget about saggitarius
Nivea lists the qualities of a Saggitarius zodiac sign.
Thank you for being optimistic
Nivea is thankful for the optimistic traits of a Saggitarius zodiac sign.
Hey capricorn
Nivea lists the qualities of a Capricorn zodiac sign.
For the patience you show me
Nivea feels the other person is patient with her like a Capricorn would be.
Ooh Aquarius
Nivea lists the qualities of an Aquarius zodiac sign.
Keep it loyal, like my closest homie
Nivea feels the other person is loyal like an Aquarius zodiac sign and like her closest friend.
Pisces
Nivea lists the qualities of a Pisces zodiac sign.
Sensitive, imagination unworldly
Nivea finds the other person to be sensitive and have an unworldly imagination, like a Pisces zodiac sign.
Am I the one for you [x4]
Nivea is asking if she is the right person for the other to be in a relationship with.
Shorty what your sign is [x6]
Nivea repeats her question six times to emphasize the importance of the other person's zodiac sign.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chuckie_moe
This woman is talented 💯💯💯💯💯
DayaT W
Nivea is HIGHLY underrated. When is a label gonna sign her? Lil Wayne just need to put her on Young Money and call it a wrap... if they had any love between them, he would put her ON!
MrDwoo
Still one of my favorite @nivea song ! Dream did his thang !
atlmuzikfanzinc
poor girl had a hitmaker as a husband,and still couldn't get a real break. Every song he did for her was good. He said she didn't have the drive, and I kind of agree. I would of been promoting my music like crazy even if the radio wasn't backing me.
kathlayah
shes amazing =) i luv it!! lol i love all of her songs! Nivea 4 evaaaa <333 luv her voice!! <3 xoxo
Brittany Flowers
I love this song. It's about time. Nivea is back BITCHES
Jerica Gardner
love this 🤞🏾
lildevilxxangel
Love this song :D<3
Sabreena Rayy
i love this song, i like the dream's to but it looks like im the only one who thinks hers is better
lyris mattis
this is my ish..