Niko (musician)

Niko is Seattle, Washington-born musician Nicole Vergel De Dios, to Japanese and Spanish, Norwegian, German, Filipino parents.

This article is about the American musician. For the Italian singer who uses this alias, see Maurizio De Jorio.
Niko
Birth nameNicole Vergel De Dios
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresElectronic dance
Occupation(s)Singer Songwriter Producer Label Manager at ATIC Records
Years active2002–present
LabelsATIC Records 2005–present
Grand Central 2002–2005
Associated actsAim
WebsiteNiko at ATIC Records

She completed a Jazz and Contemporary Music Degree from the New School University in New York City, prior to signing to Grand Central Records independent record label in 2002.[1]

She worked as musical supervisor and featured artist on the film Take It From Me for Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television station.

She was based in Brooklyn, New York City before immigrating to the UK. Her debut album, Life On Earth, was produced mainly by fellow former Grand Central artist, Aim as well as Mr. Scruff and Riton.

Niko co-founded ATIC Records in 2005 with Aim (Andy Turner) and co-wrote and performed vocals on several tracks for Aim's 2006 album Flight 602. Her own second album, produced by Aim and herself, was released on ATIC in early 2008. Niko also performed vocals live for Aim's 10-piece touring band throughout 2007, which included a performance at Glastonbury Festival.[2] and Shepherds Bush Empire.

Discography
  • Sound Off! 12" (2002, Cat no: GC 159)
  • You're My Favourite Music 12"(2003, Cat no: GC 166)
  • Shifting 12" (2004, Cat no: GC 181)
  • Life On Earth (August 2004, Cat. no: GCCD130)
  • ATIC Sampler Vol. 1 (2005. Cat. no: ATIC001/ATIC001DB)
  • Follow the Outline (Jan 2010, Cat. no:ATICCD008/ATICDB008)
  • The Daddy Remix feat QNC (March 2012, Cat. no: ATIC014DB)
  • You're So Boring (March 2012, Cat. no.: ATIC015D)
  • Hate & Love (July 2012, Cat. no: ATICLP011,ATICCD011/ATICDB011)

Appearances
  • ADNY 'Beautiful Boy','You Are My Light' Clear Vision EP (WAVE Music, Cat no: WM50080-1)
  • Mr Scruff's track Come Alive from the album Trouser Jazz
  • Only Child's tracks Show Me Love and Love's Reprise from the album Solitaire
  • Aim's Flight 602 album 'Intro', 'Northwest', 'Puget Sound', 'Smile','Landlord', 'Aberdeen'
  • Crowhead's album Born With Teeth 'The Bends'
  • Aim & QNC's album 'The Habit of a Lifetime (And How To Kick It)' 'The More I Get (The More I Want)'

References
  1. "Artist: Niko". ATICRecords.com. Archived from the original on August 24, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2007.
  2. "Aim Interview". Ents24.com. Retrieved October 16, 2007.


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