Two time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and musician Nikki Flores was writing songs and running her own Pro Tools sessions by 6th grade. Discovered by Epic Records at just 14 years old, Nikki’s talent was first recognized through a
collection of original songs penned in her notebook at her
mother’s piano. This early recognition set her on a path through various record labels, and despite the winding road, her passion for music has remained undiminished.
After being released from
her recording contracts, Nikki was able to stay in Los Angeles by becoming a go-to demo singer and songwriter, spending the majority of her time in studios all over LA developing her skill set with some of pop music’s greatest producers and songwriters, including Rodney Jerkins, Red One, The Matrix, J Kash and The Writing Camp to name a few.
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The Southern California native officially inked a publishing deal with BMG in 2015, and is now well known within the industry for her powerfully emotive voice, her ability to craft lyrics and chords that touch people across the spectrum, and her seasoned instincts for vocal production.
Notable releases include Nas, ZAYN, JoJo, David Guetta, Christina Aguilera, Hayley Kiyoko and the midnight.
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Nikki's talents are not only for the studio. She occasionally joins the midnight on tour for their various fan-favorite duets, and has recently taken the stage to honor Desmond Child, PINK, and late collaborator Busbee at the SONA Awards. Nikki has accompanied Hayley Kiyoko and Taylor Swift on grand piano to support Jack Antonoff’s LGBTQia+ foundation, The Ally Coalition, sung alongside John Mayer & David Ryan Harris for a few intimate shows at hotel cafe, and has lent her vocals to Lucky Daye for his debut on npr's Tiny Desk.
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her passion for vocal production also shines on credits with rita ora, daya, JoJo, Hayley Kiyoko, The Midnight and more.
​​Throughout her creative journey Nikki has never lost sight of her own artistry, and After officially releasing her leaked 2008 internet hit “Let It Slide” in 2021 on the heels of its resurgence on TikTok, (9 million organic streams later), Nikki put the finishing touches on her self-produced first full length album.
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“Luuna’s Room”, the title of her October 2024 debut, is an ode to her higher self. A place where she leans in to the bitter sweetness of her growing pains, and learns that holding hands with our shadow is how we become whole again.
Inspired by her own mental health journey, Nikki shines a lush and ambient light on her relationship to self, alchemy, impermanence, spirituality, nature, love and loss in her intimate and explorative project. Collaborators include Jay Cooper (Robert Glasper, Future), Blake Lee (Lana Del Rey) and Harpist Sara Kawaii (The Marias).
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Among the tracks on her etherial LP, “Mirror” stands out as a profound moment of self-reflection. This song dives into Nikki’s personal journey and recent revelation of her Autism spectrum disorder. Written just before her transition from Los Angeles to the Socal desert in the spring of 2023, “Mirror” captures the essence of her experience with “unmasking” — the process of embracing and expressing her true self after years of navigating life while hiding her neurodivergent traits.
Drawing inspiration from some of her heaviest influences, including Frank Ocean, Prince, Janet Jackson, Kevin Parker, and Mariah Carey, Nikki infuses her work with a deep, personal touch that reflects her musicianship, lyrical prowess, growth and artistic evolution.
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Growing up a young artist behind a microphone, Nikki understands the importance of advocating for creatives,
prioritizing healthy artist development and education, and creating environments that allow for true authenticity and
vulnerability to shine.
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She currently mentors young artists and songwriters, and regularly speaks publicly about her life experience and passion for changing the industry for the better.​
