Emerging producer Nikita, the Wicked exists in a constant state of experimentation, and has been testing the limits of different variations of bass music throughout the last year.
He’s set to unleash his latest concoction with “LIKE ME,” serving as his debut outing on NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s acclaimed Gud Vibrations label.
Eerie and off-kilter in the best possible sense, his new single “LIKE ME” struts confidently down its own unique lane. The slow-burning trap beat is a no-frills affair, with each minimalistic layer oozing with ominous intent. A puffed-up vocal flaunts its intrinsic value, sitting in the pocket of the track’s cavernous sound design. Sinister violin strings add a layer of cinematic drama, while the deep basslines and intricate percussive elements drive the track forward, creating an immersive, haunting bass cut that packs a masterful blend of tension and release.
Nikita, the Wicked explains how the lyrics speak to his own confidence with where his musicianship is currently oscillating, saying: “I believe this track perfectly describes how I’m feeling at this point in my artistic career. With the lyrics being ‘you could never find somebody who does it like me.’ Especially after coming off my EP release, I have never been more confident in my sound and the direction I’m moving in. I’m just playing my part in the new direction of high-energy bass music. Dance music needed a villain, and I picked up the call.”
Based out of San Francisco, Nikita, the Wicked is a bass music producer who’s hellbent on seeking out the beauty in darkness everywhere, pairing his surrealist visuals with weird, unconventional sounds of all shapes and forms. His innovative approach to bass music was showcased on his 6-track ‘iloveitwhentheyrun’ EP, his first body of work following a string of forward-thinking singles since 2020. He’s pumped out collaborations with notable artists such as Eyezic, Fabian Mazur, and Conrad, as well as remixes by prominent figures like Dabin and Sunday Scaries. Additionally, he has received radio support from industry heavyweights including San Holo, Illenium, Alison Wonderland, and Steve Cardigan.
A menace to society, Nikita, the Wicked sets another stepping stone with “LIKE ME” on his path toward total domination.
Nikita, the Wicked’s new single “LIKE ME” is available on all platforms via Gud Vibrations.
