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      Catherine Bradley. on May 3, 2011

      I filled in for the CD but it demanded my email for the mp3 as well. Please can I have the disc. Thank you :)

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      Natalie Dungey on August 1, 2010

      Congratulations Kiku! Can't wait to hear your new CD!

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      Doc D'Errico on July 31, 2010

      GOAL!!! I'm so excited - can't wait!!

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      Catherine Bradley. on July 31, 2010

      Your magical date is sorted and your magical year will hit a double high coz not only do you have your album but also a date at Londons Royal Bertie in November with the buff-meister! Oooooh yeeeeah ninja baby!!

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      Adama on July 31, 2010

      I love you girl!!!!! You are one of the most talented people I know and I'm excited to hear your new music. I'm late to the party but not too late I hope! KISS!!!!!! xxxxxxxxx

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      Jill Troutman on July 30, 2010

      In honor of Little Ninja's Birthday!!! Let everyone eat CAKE!

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      Kiku Collins on July 30, 2010

      Thanks everyone, for helping in the final few days!!! We're SO close now! I'm so happy about this, it will certainly help speed things along - sending lots of love and gratitude from Romania! xoxo

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      Gene Ramsay on July 30, 2010

      Kiku, I did what I could and I sent it to 40 of my friends who might appreciate your project enough to give something. If each give $10.00 or more, you are so in! Good luck.

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      Natalie Brown on July 30, 2010

      Kiku! So glad u are turning to crowd funding to help with the costs of your new project. It's a great idea. I am wishing you the best and have made my pledge. Rock it mamma! MUAH Peace, Nat

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      Kiku Collins on July 27, 2010

      Hi Mark! I've been there quite a few times recently - hope to be back again soon!! Many thanks for your support!!! :)

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      Mark Edward Turner on July 27, 2010

      Good Luck & look forward to hearing the album :) Let me know if you tour the Uk/London

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      Kiku Collins on July 26, 2010

      DONNNNNNA! You are the bestest! Thanks so much, sweets, and come visit soon! What... do I have to shoot another music video in LA to see you??? Hehe!!! Lots of love from the East Coast! xo

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      Donna M Tegan on July 26, 2010

      You know i'm a huge fan of your talents! Can't wait for the 2nd CD!! I REALLY CAN'T WAIT!! I hope you're well hon!! I miss you tons!!

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      Kiku Collins on July 25, 2010

      Thanks Sonia! xo

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      Sonia Mellor on July 22, 2010

      looking forward to the new album ;- )

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      Kiku Collins on July 22, 2010

      Thanks! Doc, thanks for your generous pledge and for spreading the word! I really appreciate it!!! xo

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      Doc D'Errico on July 22, 2010

      Don't know why I didn't hear about this sooner. Just added my $0.02 (well, OK, a little more than that) and posting to FaceBook... Here's hoping the "better half" show up!

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      John Kool on July 16, 2010

      Hope this works for you, Kiku.
      Wish I could do more.

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      Kiku Collins on July 7, 2010

      Thanks, doll! xo

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      Anna Perales on July 2, 2010

      OK seems fixed just hope my pledge is what I think it is :-)

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      Anna Perales on July 2, 2010

      I have the feeling they removed my original pledge.... is there a number I can call to fix it?

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      Anna Perales on July 2, 2010

      I know...it worried me, I wanted to add 50 do you think they thought I had changed my mind and took 50 off?
      Am really confused.....

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      Kiku Collins on July 2, 2010

      Hey Anna. It looks like it actually decreased the amount somehow instead of making a new one or adding? I know several others have increased pledges with no problem. Thanks! :)

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      Anna Perales on July 2, 2010

      Hmmmmm, new month new pledge only I couldn't add to the old one so I had to make a new one, there is only one of me though! Spreading the word dear! a third of the way there :-)

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      Tracy Scott on June 29, 2010

      Thanks for sending the link, Kiku.
      Excited to hear your next creation!
      Good luck!!!
      Tracy (9/2rocks:))

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      pamela squires on May 27, 2010

      Kiku..
      As soon as I get a bit if money..I am going to sign up as a backer. I LOVED your first CD and hope to see the next one. I am thrilled to help!!
      Pamela

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      Kiku Collins on May 20, 2010

      Thanks so much to everyone who has given so far! I sure hope to reach my goal by August 1 - it's a magical date in my life and I hope it will be made even more magical this year! xoxo

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Everything above, plus a guest appearance on the record if you send me some sound bytes of you playing your favorite percussion instrument! Even ringing your wind chimes on the porch! Will be placed appropriately on a track with a Thank You to you in the liner notes! Please note, anything too weird sounding might be rejected or buried in a track for lack of real production quality. Make yourself shine!

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Everything above plus a one hour concert (duo) for 20 people or less in NYC. If you're not in NYC, travel and proper lodging will be at your expense (sorry, the private jet is invisible so I can't find it... I knew I couldn't trust Wonder Woman on that sale!)

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"Ms. Collins plays trumpet and flugelhorn like a twenty-first century Miles Davis"
Derek Ansell - Jazz Journal International

"...one of the best out there on the current trumpet community. Your section playing, tone, control, and solo chops, outstanding!!"
Eric Miyashiro

"Her phrasing, sound and lyricism remind me of great singers. For me, that is one of the best compliments that I could give to any trumpet player!"
Mike Vax

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