ANNIKA is a Southern California singer-songwriter whose soulful pop moves between R&B warmth, intimate storytelling, and breezy island influences. Born in Las Vegas and based in Long Beach, she is Dutch and Indonesian on her mother’s side and European Spanish on her father’s. “That’s What I’m Thinking” pairs close vocals with melodic keys, brass, and jazzy bass, while “Palm Tree” leans into a relaxed coastal pulse.
Music runs through her family. Her late uncle Tony Bellamy was a guitarist and vocalist in the 1970s band Redbone and performed on its hit “Come and Get Your Love.” In 2025, ANNIKA recorded a new version with Redbone founding member Pat “Redbone” Vegas, who contributed bass and co-production. The project described it as Pat’s first collaboration on a remake of the song, bringing a family connection into a new recording.
In April 2026, ANNIKA performed seven Japan venue shows from Sendai through Saitama, Tokyo, and Yokohama. The LAVISH gathering in Shibuya was a separate after-party. Recent independent coverage includes Obscure Sound, Indie Dock, Alte Magazine, and Lost In The Manor. For live houses, festivals, media, and cultural partners, ANNIKA brings a versatile contemporary pop set with a personal story spanning California, Japan, and the Philippines.
Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and now living in Long Beach, CA, Annika loves her Dutch/Indonesian and European Spanish roots.