Niki
NIKI | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicole Zefanya January 24, 1999 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Education | Lipscomb University, Pelita Harapan School |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Record producer |
Nicole Zefanya (born 24 January 1999), popularly known as NIKI is an Indonesian singer, songwriter and record producer. She is currently based in the United States. She signed with the record label 88rising.[1]
Early life[change | change source]
NIKI was born on 24 January 1999. She was raised in Jakarta, Indonesia.
At 9 years old, NIKI taught herself how to play the guitar.[2] At 13, she started writing original music.[3]
Career[change | change source]
When NIKI was 15, she was the opening act for Taylor Swift's The Red Tour in Jakarta after winning a competition arranged by Swift and the ice-cream brand Walls, called Ride to Fame.[4]
In December 2020, NIKI dropped "Hallway Weather", a holiday single reminiscent of her folk/indie roots. She says the song is in "the style of music & songwriting [she remembers] feeling most like [herself]. It is genuine & it is true."[5]
Artistry[change | change source]
NIKI cites growing up in Indonesia as influencing her worldview, and in turn, her music.[6]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "NIKI Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Indonesian singer Niki opened for Taylor Swift when she was 15".
- ↑ "NIKI: "Name one Asian artist that's popping right now. I want to be the girl that sets that up"". NME. 28 May 2018.
- ↑ "NIKI: "Name one Asian artist that's popping right now. I want to be the girl that sets that up"". NME. 28 May 2018.
- ↑ "Niki Zefanya: Not Stopping for Any One". 23 July 2019.
- ↑ "BAEwatch: NIKI".