Zephyr (EP)
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| Released | 23 May 2018 | |||
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| Length | 25:49 | |||
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Zephyr is the debut EP by Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki. It was released on 23 May 2018, through 88rising and Empire.
Background
[edit]In 2017, Niki signed with the American record label 88rising. During her first year with the label, she released multiple standalone singles, including "See You Never," "I Like U," and "Chilly."[2]
In May 2018, she released her debut EP, Zephyr, with the lead single, "Vintage", dropping a week earlier.[1][3] In an interview with Media Group, she stated that the album was inspired by young people's love stories, as the theme is easier to grasp since it resonates with everyone.[4] The EP consists of eight tracks, including the lead single, "Vintage". It also features four previously released standalone singles: "Newsflash!", "Say My Name", "Friends," and "Spell".[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Anna Qiang from CU Record stated, "All eight tracks in Zephyr play gracefully, akin to unwrapping a new treasure, one by one. Indeed, the number eight, symbolizing good fortune in Indonesian culture, holds its auspicious nature true through the magnificence of this album".[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Newsflash!" | Nicole Zefanya | Niki | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Say My Name" | Storch | 3:12 | |
| 3. | "Friends" |
| August Grant | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Spell" | Zefanya | Niki | 3:47 |
| 5. | "Vintage" | Zefanya | Niki | 2:57 |
| 6. | "Dancing with the Devil" |
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| 2:42 |
| 7. | "Pools" | Zefanya | Niki | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Around" | Zefanya | Niki | 3:04 |
| Total length: | 25:49 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b Bartleet, Larry (2018-05-28). "NIKI: "Name one Asian artist that's popping right now. I want to be the girl that sets that up"". NME. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "How Nicole Zefanya became NIKI". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (2018-05-02). "NIKI Reminisces About a Former Love in 'Vintage' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ Rura, Cecylia (2018-08-15). "Tentang Zephyr, Album Debut NIKI". medcom.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "NIKI releases sassy music video for 'Newsflash!' – watch". NIKI releases sassy music video for 'Newsflash!' – watch | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
- ^ "A Breeze of Zephyr: Niki's Melodic Tapestry". CU Records. 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2025-02-25.