East London’s own Nicki Knightz is back with “Tell Me,” a record that smells of charm, swagger, and pure confidence. From the powerful Splishing splashing hook, you are swept into a beat so insistent that it is nearly impossible to refrain from moving. It’s the sound of a woman who is at home in her skin, playful, powerful, and unapologetically back in charge.
Produced by the underground beatmaker Diice and co-produced by the Australian alt-R&B artist Portia, who adds velvety backing vocals, “Tell Me” is a slick, contemporary bounce with a sultry edge. The production sails smoothly between flirtation and finesse, swathing Nicki’s sharp lyrics in an envelope of rhythm and sass. Her delivery, part satiny, part assertive, sounds like a conversation between longing and command, the desire to tease with every line. Coming up in Hackney and influenced by her environment, Nicki’s artistry continually transforms into fearless new dimensions. With Henny Knightz, a long-time collaborator, she’s forged a sound that seems both grounded in her story and refreshingly experimental.
Beyond the playfulness, “Tell Me” brings a deeper pulse. It’s a freedom cry, your desires, your power, all of that with no apology. Nicki Knightz makes music like a mirror for self-expression, daring her audience to meet their own audacity.
“Tell Me” is not just another single, it’s a vibe, a mood, and a movement. This is Nicki Knightz at her magnetic best, the three elements of groove, wit, and sensuality flowing together seamlessly in a track that pulls you along, asking to be played loud and lived alongside with louder energy still.
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