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Hello team ✨!
Today, I want to talk to you about a facet of Nikki Reed that is often forgotten: her music career. Yes, our favorite Rosalie from Twilight is not just an actress, she is also a singer and songwriter! In 2012, she released a little folk gem with her husband at the time, Paul McDonald (whom you may know from American Idol), the EP The Best Part.
So, is it worth the detour? Let me tell you everything 👇
🌿 An intimate and sincere folk atmosphere
From the very first notes, we dive into a soft, acoustic, and melodious universe. No special effects, no overproduction: just guitars, harmonies, and a lot of authenticity.
This is what makes the EP so enjoyable to listen to: you feel as if you are in a small concert hall, two meters away from them, with a cozy and warm atmosphere.
💕 An incredible vocal chemistry
Paul and Nikki were already a couple in real life, and you can hear it.
- Paul has a somewhat gravelly, sometimes tense voice.
- Nikki, on the contrary, has a soft, almost angelic voice.
When the two mix, it creates a very touching chemistry, a real “beauty & the beast” contrast that gives chills.
🎶 Spotlight on the songs
The EP contains five tracks, all different but linked by the same atmosphere.
- “Now That I’ve Found You (Version 2)”: one of the most well-known, with a slightly more country touch, perfect for a summer road trip.
- “All I’m Asking”: my favorite 💖. The lyrics speak of love, vulnerability, and the fear of losing someone. It’s simple but so true; you can definitely relate to certain passages.
- The other songs explore more melancholic, sometimes dreamy atmospheres, but always with that pure folk aspect that is pleasing to the ears.
✨ My personal opinion
Honestly, The Best Part is not a project aiming to revolutionize music. But… do we need that? Not always! Here, Nikki and Paul share a piece of their world, full of sincerity, softness, and love. And it works.
If you love americana, folk, or just beautiful intertwining voices, rush to listen. It’s a little treasure to rediscover again and again.
👉 And you, did you already know the EP The Best Part by Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald? What is your favorite song? Tell me in the comments, I would love to know 💌
🎶 Tracklist of The Best Part (2012)
- Bouquet of Lies (Ghost in Apt. 8) (no official link available)
👉 A mysterious and soft atmosphere, perfect for opening the EP. - All I’m Asking (Live @ Lightning 100)
👉 A ballad full of emotion where Nikki and Paul sing their doubts and desires for sincere love. - The Best Part (Live @ Lightning 100)
👉 The flagship track of the EP, an intimate song that highlights the connection between their two voices. - Now That I’ve Found You (Version 2) (no official link found)
👉 A track with slightly more country accents, ideal to accompany a road trip or a chill evening. - Goodbye (no official link found)
👉 A bittersweet conclusion, perfect for closing this mini-album on an emotional note.
✨ Even though not all songs are available on YouTube as official versions, the live performances that can be found are magical and allow you to feel all the chemistry between Nikki and Paul.
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