Nukie Miller

About Nukie Miller

Nukie Miller was born Dekisha Miller on August 27, 1976 in Baton Rouge, La. Deborah Ann Miller, her mother,and her father John Selvage Jr always inspired Nukie to sing and entertain guests at an early age. Nukie is the second oldest of eight siblings. Later, she started singing in church and in local talent shows. Her first shot at fame came in 1998 when she won the Talent Tuesday competition, hosted by Guy Brody, several times. Shortly after, Nukie opened for the well known hip hop artist “Eightball” of the group Eightball & MJG along with Pimp Kapone for whom she has also sung backup (expired link) has toured with Henry Turner Jr and Flavor Band. She has done background vocals for Pemp Kapone , Hoza Redditt, Henry Turner Jr, and Sebastion. She has worked with national recording producer Phunk Dog. Nukie has since then started working on her Maxi Single "Same Changes" which is playing on all the local blues stations which include Q 106.5, AM 1260 and many more. Nukie has made a name for herself in the Southern Soul Blues genre. Throughout the years Nukie supports her roots by performing at South Baton Rouge's Bottom Bash.  Nukie’s musical style has been inspired by Aretha Franklin, Fantasia, and the great late Jackie Neal. Nukie has recorded with hip hop and gospel artists, now southern soul can be added to the list. In 2006, Nukie plans to release her debut LP “Same Changes”. In her own words, “I know this is going to be a successful album because with writers and producers like Lee Daniels of Strawberry Scan Studio and Hoza Redditt of National Gospel Fame, I can’t go wrong”. When asked what is your goal for the future, Nukie replied, international success.
In 2011 Nukie finally composed two singles "Stupid Love" and "Bac It Up Woman".  In 2018 she returns to the music scene this time co-writing "He Can Do Me Anywhere" with 100% Cotton (expired link). Wise. In 2019, Nukie opened up for zydeco artist Keith Frank. Later, Nukie partnered with Knox Davis of Keep It Poppin' promotions. Nukie praises the Lord at her home church Kingdom Life Interdenominational Church.