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Alma (Nicki Nicole album)

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]

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

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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