Joined by an 11-member band, the 21-year-old Argentine rapper and singer presented her NPR “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” this week, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The rising Argentine star gave a select performance of her hits a different twist, kicking off with a tango-infused version of “Colocao.”
She continues to flaunt her effortless swagger and soulful, powerhouse vocals in tracks such as “Mala Vida,” “Wapo Traketero” and “Freestyle.”
Nicki also performed her stripped-down, ultra-personal ballad “Parte de Mi” and wrapped up with the groovy, chachacha “Baby.”
The 19-year-old Argentine singer has released her debut album Recuerdos, which is loaded with pop, R&B and urban sounds that establish her as one of the new voices in Argentina.
Nicole, the singer behind recent hits like “Wapo Traketero” and “Años Luz,” brings a breath of fresh air to trap music with the addition of some soul and R&B flavor.
The artist, real name Nicole Cucco, was blessed with collaborations from Duki and Cazzu, two of the top artists in the new Argentine movement. The singer-songwriter from Rosario has already broken several records, including earning a spot for her first four singles on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100.
Since the release of “Wapo Traketero” on YouTube in April, her name has been popular with record companies and producers, with a “Girl Next Door” quality that can inspire young people and talent to make her an overnight success.
As the year continued, she released three more singles. Her collaboration with Argentine producer BZRP for his Music Session #13 — named by fans as “Cuando Te Veo” — reached No. 3 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart. Her videos for “F—ing Diablo” and “Años Luz” have racked up millions of views.Nicole’s new album includes the singles “7 Lunas,” “Como Dimelo,”“Nos Encontramos,” “Tras Vos,” “Diva” and “Plegarias.”
