Zephyr (EP)

Zephyr
EP by
Niki
ReleasedMay 23, 2018 (2018-05-23)
Genre
Length25:49
Labels
Producers
Niki chronology
Zephyr
(2018)		 Wanna Take This Downtown?
(2019)
Singles from Zephyr
  1. "Vintage"
    Released: May 16, 2018

Zephyr is the debut EP by Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki. It was released on May 23, 2018, through 88rising and Empire.

Background

In 2017, Niki signed with the American record label 88rising. During her first year with the label, she released multiple standalone singles, including "See You Never," "I Like U," and "Chilly."

In May 2018, she released her debut EP, Zephyr, with the lead single, "Vintage", dropping a week earlier. In an interview with Media Group, she stated that the album was inspired by young people's love stories, as the theme is easier to grasp since it resonates with everyone. The EP consists of eight tracks, including the lead single, "Vintage". It also features four previously released standalone singles: "Newsflash!", "Say My Name", "Friends," and "Spell".

Critical reception

Anna Qiang from CU Record stated, "All eight tracks in Zephyr play gracefully, akin to unwrapping a new treasure, one by one. Indeed, the number eight, symbolizing good fortune in Indonesian culture, holds its auspicious nature true through the magnificence of this album".

Track listing

Zephyr track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Newsflash!"Nicole ZefanyaNiki3:24
2."Say My Name"
Storch3:12
3."Friends"
  • Zefanya
  • Jacobs
  • Maurice Powell
August Grant3:14
4."Spell"ZefanyaNiki3:47
5."Vintage"ZefanyaNiki2:57
6."Dancing with the Devil"
  • Zefanya
  • Kenneth Knight
  • Niki
  • KC Knight
2:42
7."Pools"ZefanyaNiki3:29
8."Around"ZefanyaNiki3:04
Total length:25:49

References

  1. 1 2 Bartleet, Larry (May 28, 2018). "NIKI: "Name one Asian artist that's popping right now. I want to be the girl that sets that up"". NME. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  2. ↑ "How Nicole Zefanya became NIKI". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ Penrose, Nerisha (May 2, 2018). "NIKI Reminisces About a Former Love in 'Vintage' Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rura, Cecylia (August 15, 2018). "Tentang Zephyr, Album Debut NIKI". medcom.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ "NIKI releases sassy music video for 'Newsflash!' – watch". NIKI releases sassy music video for 'Newsflash!' – watch | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. May 24, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ "A Breeze of Zephyr: Niki's Melodic Tapestry". CU Records. April 29, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2025.