Argentine Rapper Nicki Nicole Debuts “SHEITE” off “NAIKI” Album
Argentine singer, songwriter and rapper Nicki Nicole (@Nicki.Nicole) drops a defiant new rap song, “SHEITE”, the second offering from her forthcoming album, “NAIKI,” set for release this week on November 21st at 7pm ET.
In the official video, Nicki nods to her break-out hit ‘Wapo Traketero’ through bicycles and other imagery calling back to her roots to further signify her return to her early sound.
With a mix of vulnerability and confidence, “SHEITE” sees Nicki Nicole navigating the pain of lost love while holding her ground. Nicki remains defiant over thumping beats moving beneath her vocals while her lyrics capture her raw emotions. Nicki seamlessly flows between rap verses and singing, uniting contrasting sounds with effortless flow. “SHEITE” is a powerful statement of resilience and the strength to move forward.
“SHEITE” and her first single from the album “FORTY,” (listen here) showcases Nicki’s unique style and unwavering confidence. These tracks solidify her position as one of the most innovative voices in Latin trap, weaving sharp rapped verses and soulful melodies over a groovy bass to create an anthem of strength and self-empowerment.
Nicki unveiled “NAIKI” in a cinematic album trailer—watch on @nicki.nicole. The trailer presents a powerful meeting between Nicki from 2024 and her 2019 self, from her breakout ‘Wapo Traketero’ era.
In this narrative, 2024 Nicki revisits her origins to reignite her essence and complete her new album. NAIKI, named after her own nickname, dives deep into Nicki’s Argentine roots and revisits her urban, trap, and rap beginnings. “In her next project, [Nicki] Nicole aims to channel that same fiery spark but says she will return to her rap roots, spitting verses with the commanding bravado that got her here in the first place,” which was shared in a recent interview with VARIETY when she had just begun recording the project across Buenos Aires and Miami with Argentine urban producer and collaborator, Tatool.
The announcement of Nicki’s next album “NAIKI” follows a string of hot collaborations, including her latest “PERFUME” with BHAVI; her cumbia smash “Ojos Verdes” which achieved its fifth #1 on Billboard Argentina HOT 100; and Nicki Nicole’s globally renowned album, “ALMA,” which holds RIAA® certifications for singles, “8AM” with Young Miko (2x Latin Platinum®), the Latin GRAMMY-nominated “DISPARA***” with Milo J (Latin Platinum®), and “qué le pasa conmigo?” with Rels B (Latin Platinum®); and scored Rolling Stone’s “100 Best Albums of 2023.”
The 7x Latin GRAMMY® nominated 24 year-old from Rosario, Argentina does it all and on her own terms with a social army to prove it across 22.7 Million IG followers, 21.2 Million Spotify monthly listeners, 14.9 Million on TikTok, and 5.2double checked all follower counts, and fixed one, but that was it Million subscribers on YouTube.
The FADER deemed “dexterous, shape-shifting MC” sold-out 9 arena shows at Movistar in Buenos Aires, performed to 500,000 fans across sold-out venues and festivals across 13 European cities and Morocco; and the global superstar also recently wrapped an unforgettable first US headline tour with sold-out “ALMA World Tour” shows in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston & more. Nicki brought her dynamic live performances to iconic venues around the world performing hit after hit.
Nicki continues to bring her distinct sound to the forefront of the Latin music scene, mixing genres with a style that’s unmistakably hers. Her rapid lyrical flow and captivating stage presence have made her an undeniable force, garnering millions of fans worldwide.