Nikow
- Real name – Dmytro Oleksandrovych Nikov
- Date of birth – March 14, 2001
- City – Mogilev-Podilskyi (Ukraine)
- Language – Ukrainian
- Activity – singer, composer
- Genre – alternative, hip-hop, R&B
History of the artist's development
Nikow is a Ukrainian songwriter and performer. The idol of modern youth comes from the city of Mogilev-Podilskyi. After graduating from school, he studied at the Faculty of Journalism at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. The young man always had a craving for creativity. Therefore, he decided to develop in the music industry.Creative path
Nikow first announced himself with the hit "Philophobia", which quickly gained popularity on TikTok. A real breakthrough came after the release of "Conversations with the City", which spread even more actively across the network. The discographic debut "Dream, Are You Sleeping?" topped the TOP-1 of fresh records in Ukraine. The release even surpassed the world premieres of Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa in the rating. br>The performer's first tour of Ukraine was held with full halls. The young star of the stage conquered the audience with powerful energy. Thousands of fans found a special meaning in the performer's songs. Even then, the recognizable musical style of the artist with bright charisma was established.
Style and creative development of the performer
The recognizable timbre and special atmosphere of Nikow's work create the effect of complete immersion - into peace, harmony and light meditation. The romantic content of the songs is subtly intertwined with the melodies, and sincerity and sensuality make each track close to the listener. The artist's compositions are taken apart into quotes, because they reflect subtle emotional experiences. Atmospheric live shows attract sold-out crowds, leaving a bright emotional mark in the hearts of fans. And high-quality sound has become a signature for Nikow. br>In 2023, Dmytro began cooperation with the creative association Lemniskata.
Social activity
The artist actively develops the Ukrainian music scene, popularizes the language and culture, discovers and supports new talents. He participates in charitable and social initiatives. After the release of his debut album, the audience of the singer's fans has grown rapidly. The number of views of video clips on YouTube and listening on Spotify has increased several times. Monthly streams exceed a million. br>Nikow runs his own Telegram channel, where he publishes exclusive excerpts from new tracks and shares personal thoughts. The artist also launched a merch line called Are you sleeping, Sonya?, which instantly became a hit. The first drop of T-shirts in April 2024 was sold out in 2 hours. Each subsequent release is released in limited edition and disappears from sale within the first few hours.
Artist's discography
In 2024, Nikow's musical arsenal included the successful album "Son, are you sleeping?" The album contains 10 tracks that convey the singer's personal reflections on relationships and events. The release topped Apple Music Ukraine on the day of release and held the top spot for the month. The songs became the leaders of listening and entered the Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Trends charts.The singer's hits:
- “Stop her”;
- “Talking to the city”;
- “Until she takes it away”;
- “Addiction”;
- “So sweet”;
- “To you/About you” and others.
Interesting facts about the artist:
- 100 photos of listeners are reproduced on the cover of the single “Moments”;
- the hit “Talking to the city” is a dedication to the singer's hometown;
- Nikow's music is called the kind that you want to touch.