North Carolina-native NIKOWOODYEAR has been on my radar for quite some time, thanks to a good friend of mine showing me his catalog early on. It’s definitely long overdue for me to cover him and write about his sneaky good talent. I’ve been able to witness his growth just this year, seeing him relocate as well as collaborate with new and familiar faces. As we await his highly anticipated project titled ‘Enroute,’ NIKO has given us a new SoundCloud single titled “GELATO .!”
The versatility that NIKO carries is highly impressive, keeping fans excited about the next drop due to no song ever sounding the same and creating replay value. On “GELATO .!,” NIKO showcases his flow and wordplay, keeping the listener intrigued with his angelic vocals, complementing the production by tainykick. Applying his branded vocal chops and an array of lyrics that hit close to home, “GELATO .!,” is the perfect bridge to his upcoming project, showing a more vulnerable side to NIKO that opens up his background to his fans.
I’m beyond excited to hear what NIKO has in store for us next, teasing us with snippets on both his Instagram and Tiktok. Usually artists come and go but with the right creative direction and the team behind him, he’ll be breaking into the mainstream sooner than you think. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for NIKO’s upcoming “Enroute,” which should hopefully be blessing our ears in October.
