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.
Early life
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. At 13, she started writing original music.
Career
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.
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."
Artistry
Niki cites growing up in Indonesia as influencing her worldview, and in turn, her music.