Alma (Nicki Nicole album)

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Alma
Studio album by
Nicki Nicole
ReleasedMay 18, 2023
Recorded2022[1]
Genre
Length24:43
LanguageSpanish
Label
Producer
  • Tatool
  • Caleb Calloway
  • Mauro
  • El Guincho
  • Brian Taylor
Nicki Nicole chronology
Parte de Mí
(2021) 		Alma
(2023)
Singles from Alma
  1. "No Voy a Llorar :')"
    Released: March 9, 2023
  2. "¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?"
    Released: April 19, 2023
  3. "Dispara ***"
    Released: May 17, 2023
  4. "8 AM"
    Released: May 25, 2023

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.
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]

Alma track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Ya No"
Tatool2:51
2."Dispara ***" (with Milo J)
  • Cucco
  • Camilo Joaquín Villarroel
  • Álvarado
  • Ruíz
Tatool2:23
3."No Voy a Llorar :')"
Tatool2:58
4."8 AM" (with Young Miko)
  • Tatool
  • Caleb Calloway
  • Mauro
2:27
5."Se Va 1 Llegan 2"
  • Cucco
  • Díaz-Reixa
El Guincho2:23
6."Llámame"
  • Cucco
  • Álvarado
Tatool2:04
7."¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?" (with Rels B)
  • Cucco
  • Brian Taylor
  • Álvarado
  • Ruíz
Tatool2:47
8."Tuyo (Cover)"
Tatool2:13
9."Caen las Estrellas" (with YSY A)
  • Cucco
  • Alejo Nahuel Acosta Migliarini
  • Taylor
  • Díaz-Reixa
  • Álvarado
  • Ruíz
  • Taylor
  • Tatool
2:25
10."Tienes Mi Alma"
  • Cucco
  • Álvarado
  • Ruíz
Tatool2:07
Total length:24:43

Charts[edit]

Chart (2023) Peak
position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] 19

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various May 18, 2023
[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nicki Nicole: mi disco "Alma" no representa facetas pasadas, es mi yo actual al 100%" (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Nicki Nicole presentó "ALMA", su disco más íntimo". Caras (in Spanish). May 19, 2023. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Nicki Nicole presentó "Alma", su nuevo disco". www.ambito.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b c Calle, Griselda Flores,Isabela Raygoza,Jessica Roiz,Sigal Ratner-Arias,Luisa; 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Ratner-Arias, Sigal (September 19, 2023). "Edgar Barrera lidera nominaciones al Latin Grammy 2023: Lista completa". Billboard (in European Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ ""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.
  15. ^ "Nicki Nicole y Rels B no decepcionan con qué le pasa conmigo?". okdiario.com (in Spanish). April 21, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ "Nicki Nicole estrenó el video de "8 AM" junto a Young Miko". Filo News (in Spanish). May 26, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "Meaning of "8 AM" by NICKI NICOLE & Young Miko". www.songtell.com (in Spanish). Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Música, El portal de. "ALMA - NICKI NICOLE | EPDM". El Portal de Musica. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  21. ^ "ALMA by NICKI NICOLE on Apple Music". Apple Music. May 18, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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