88Rising, the collective created to push Asian and Asian-American artists to new audiences and global markets, is home to Amen rapper Rich Brian. But nestled in the 88Rising roster is the secret weapon, Indonesian R&B starlet, NIKI, who is gearing up to unleash her debut EP this month, featuring the lead single “Vintage.”
NIKI feathers her sugary warble over a bubbly, pop-leaning beat as she sings about reuniting with a former lover who brings back all the old feelings she once had. “How have you been since I called you mine?/ You look so good in this light/ Got me reminiscing ’bout our good times,” she sings in the video. The feel-good visual finds NIKI in a parking lot with friends, dancing to “Vintage” from day to night.
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NIKI – Vintage (Official Music Video)
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“I couldn’t sleep, so I stayed up all night with a bag of chips writing and producing,” she tells Billboard. “I wanted to make a bouncy, feel-good throwback that people would want to get up and dance to in the summer. Reuniting with an old flame, a vintage love. I feel people will really feel that zephyr vibe – a carefree carelessness.”
NIKI’s upcoming EP, ZEPHYR, is due out May 23 via 88Rising. This month, she’ll head overseas to perform alongside labelmate Rich Brian in Australia for a few dates.
NIKI “Vintage” Official Music Video
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