Alma (Nicki Nicole album)
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Released | May 18, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 2022[1] | |||
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Length | 24:43 | |||
Language | Spanish | |||
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Alma (Spanish for "Soul") is the third studio album by Argentine singer Nicki Nicole.[2] It was released on May 18, 2023, through Dale Play Records and Sony Music Latin labels.[3] The album features collaborations with Milo J, Young Miko, YSY A and Rels B.[4]
Concept
[edit]The album was described as a conceptual and experimental work, in which Nicki Nicole reveals her most intimate side and addresses different musical genres.[5] The artist, in reference to her work, defined it as an opportunity to "show darkness, fullness, happiness and all the points of what one feels and really feel".[5]
The sounds of the album are inspired by bolero, tango, hip hop and electronic music.[2] Alma is characterized by encompassing three abstract concepts: the soul, the heart and the mind.[6] In reference to this, Nicole pointed out that it is called "assemblage point", since when these three concepts are in tune, everything works.[7] Furthermore, the artist mentioned that her work was the product of a healing process related to emotional dependence.[2]
In relation to the album title, Nicole mentioned that it emerged from a time in her life where she felt a lack of connection with herself, her brain and heart where she was shut down.[8] Based on this, he stated that the album "is the representation of his most transparent self".[8] Regarding the cover, he commented that the triangle formed by his hands reflects the meeting point of the three concepts that support the idea of the album.[7]
Reception
[edit]Critic's comments
[edit]Billboard magazine's Griselda Flores described Alma as "an album that draws on emotions, spirituality and reason".[9] Next, he highlighted that "unlike Parte de Mí, released in 2021, this new set is sonically less experimental, but its lyrics are more raw, mature and intimate" and "Nicki takes fans on a journey of self-reflection".[9] Additionally, he highlighted the opening track "Ya No", saying that it is "a moving yet dramatic piano-led ballad that highlights her striking voice".[9]
In a positive review for the newspaper La Nación, Sebastián Chaves wrote that the album "finds a unity of meaning and a more evident cohesion than in the previous ones; and for the first time, the production seems to have focused on playing in favor of the Rosario singer's style".[10]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best urban music album | Pending | [11] |
Release and promotion
[edit]On May 11, 2023, Nicki Nicole announced through her social networks that Alma would be released to the digital music market on May 18 of that same year.[12] It was preceded by the publication of two singles and succeeded by one more.
Singles
[edit]On March 9, 2023, Nicki Nicole published the song "No Voy a Llorar :')" as the first preview of her album.[13] The lyric portrays great spite and pain of a love that will not be possible.[2] The track, according to fans and specialized media, is inspired by the artist's breakup with her ex-partner, the Argentine rapper and singer Trueno.[13]
The second single titled "¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?" was released on April 19, 2023, in collaboration with Spanish singer Rels B.[14] The song is characterized by the sounds of dembow and the lyrics talk about a strained relationship due to a third party in discord.[15] It was presented for the first time live during a musical event at the Foro Sol in Mexico before more than sixty-five thousand people.[16]
His next single was the song "Dispara ***" in collaboration with Milo J, which was published on May 17, 2023, one day before the official release of the album.[17] The lyrics describe the challenges that the music industry presents and the determination one must have to get ahead.[5] The track is a hip hop that is composed on a boom bap basis.[17]
On May 25, 2023, a week after the album's release, the fourth single "8 AM" was released with Puerto Rican singer Young Miko.[18] It is a Latin trap track and lyrically is about the anticipation of a secret meeting early in the morning.[19]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ya No" |
| Tatool | 2:51 |
2. | "Dispara ***" (with Milo J) |
| Tatool | 2:23 |
3. | "No Voy a Llorar :')" |
| Tatool | 2:58 |
4. | "8 AM" (with Young Miko) |
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| 2:27 |
5. | "Se Va 1 Llegan 2" |
| El Guincho | 2:23 |
6. | "Llámame" |
| Tatool | 2:04 |
7. | "¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?" (with Rels B) |
| Tatool | 2:47 |
8. | "Tuyo (Cover)" |
| Tatool | 2:13 |
9. | "Caen las Estrellas" (with YSY A) |
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| 2:25 |
10. | "Tienes Mi Alma" |
| Tatool | 2:07 |
Total length: | 24:43 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 19 |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 18, 2023 |
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References
[edit]- ^ "Nicki Nicole: mi disco "Alma" no representa facetas pasadas, es mi yo actual al 100%" (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Por BERENICE BAUTISTA (May 18, 2023). "Nicki Nicole sana su 'Alma' en nuevo álbum". Los Angeles Times en Español (in Spanish). Associated Press. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ Urbano, El Planeta (May 19, 2023). "Nicki Nicole acaba de lanzar "Alma", su álbum más íntimo: los detalles | EPU". El Planeta Urbano | EPU | Tendencias, lifestyle y cultura pop (in Spanish). Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole presentó "ALMA", su disco más íntimo". Caras (in Spanish). May 19, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Nicki Nicole presentó "Alma", su nuevo disco". www.ambito.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole estrenó Alma, su tercer álbum y el "más íntimo y experimental" de su carrera | Música". La Voz del Interior (in Spanish). May 18, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Nicki Nicole muestra su ALMA: 'La idea fue sanar a través de la música'". HOLA (in Spanish). May 19, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Elige a Tu Bello 2023: Nicki Nicole habla de su música y de conectar con su alma". People en Español (in Spanish). May 18, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Flores, Griselda; Raygoza, Isabela; Roiz, Jessica; Ratner-Arias, Sigal; Calle, Luisa (May 19, 2023). "Nueva Música Latina: De Nicki Nicole, Christian Alicea y más". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole deja el alma en cada canción: cómo es su tercer disco, el más personal de su vertiginosa carrera". LA NACION (in Spanish). May 25, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 19, 2023). "Edgar Barrera lidera nominaciones al Latin Grammy 2023: Lista completa". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole anunció su nuevo álbum, "Alma": tracklist, fecha de estreno, colaboraciones y todos los detalles | Vía Urbano". Vía País (in Spanish). May 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Nicki Nicole abrió su "Alma" con "NO voy a llorar :')", la nueva canción que estaría dedicada a Trueno | Vía Urbano". Vía País (in Spanish). March 9, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ ""Qué le pasa conmigo?": la colaboración de Nicki Nicole y Rels B que la rompió en redes". Cronos Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole y Rels B no decepcionan con qué le pasa conmigo?". okdiario.com (in Spanish). April 21, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Rels B la rompió en México: con Nicki Nicole de invitada, fue ovacionado por 65 mil personas en el Foro Sol" (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Nicki Nicole presenta "ALMA", su nuevo e introspectivo álbum de estudio - Billboard". Billboard - La Musica donde vos quieras. May 19, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Nicki Nicole estrenó el video de "8 AM" junto a Young Miko". Filo News (in Spanish). May 26, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Meaning of "8 AM" by NICKI NICOLE & Young Miko". www.songtell.com (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Música, El portal de. "ALMA - NICKI NICOLE | EPDM". El Portal de Musica. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "ALMA by NICKI NICOLE on Apple Music". Apple Music. May 18, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.