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[<nowiki/>[[File:/people/nikki_flores.jpg|300px|class=align-right|Nikki Flores during rehearsals for [[tour/the_midnight_online|the_midnight_online]]]]] '''Nikki Flores''' (born Brandi Nichole Flores, October 17, 1988) is an [[https://www.google.com/search?q=United States&btnI=lucky|American]] singer, songwriter, and producer based in [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Los Angeles, California&btnI=lucky|Los Angeles, California]]. She has an extensive catalog of credits as a singer and songwriter.
{{SHORTDESC:American singer-songwriter (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Nikki Flores
| background      = solo_singer
| image            = NikkiFlores.png
| caption          = Flores performing live with The Midnight in 2020
| birth_name      = Brandi Nichole Flores
| birth_date      = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|10|17}}
| birth_place      = Fontana, California, U.S.
| instrument      = {{hlist|Vocals|piano|keyboards}}
| genre            = {{hlist|Pop|R&B|Electronic}}
| occupation      = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|record producer}}
| years_active    = 2003–present
| website          = {{URL|nikkiflores.com}}
}}


A native of [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Fontana, California&btnI=lucky|Fontana, California]], Flores signed with [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Epic Records&btnI=lucky|Epic Records]] in 2003 and released her first single ''Strike'' in 2005. After being dropped from the label in 2009, she signed with Patriot Records in 2010, an imprint of [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Universal Republic&btnI=lucky|Universal Republic]]. Her first single with the label, ''City Lights'', was released in September that year.
'''Nikki Flores''' (born Brandi Nichole Flores, October 17, 1988)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Nikki Flores {{!}} Discography {{!}} Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/361694-Nikki-Flores |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103011234/https://www.discogs.com/artist/361694-Nikki-Flores |archive-date=January 3, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Discogs}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Nikki Flores {{!}} About |url=https://www.nikkiflores.com/about |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110210432/https://www.nikkiflores.com/about |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Nikki Flores}}</ref> is an [[wikipedia:United States | American]] singer, songwriter, and producer based in [[wikipedia:Los Angeles |Los Angeles, California]]. She has an extensive catalog of credits as a singer and songwriter.


After a full album failed to materialize on either label, Flores began a career of writing songs for other artists and making appearances as a featured vocalist. She has written for artists such as [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Christina Aguilera&btnI=lucky|Christina Aguilera]], [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Jordin Sparks&btnI=lucky|Jordin Sparks]], [https://www.google.com/search?q=Nas&btnI=lucky Nas], and [[https://www.google.com/search?q=JoJo (singer)&btnI=lucky|JoJo]]. Flores has provided backing vocals for the likes of [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Keyshia Cole&btnI=lucky|Keyshia Cole]], [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Demi Lovato&btnI=lucky|Demi Lovato]], and [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Cher Lloyd&btnI=lucky|Cher Lloyd]]. In 2016, she released a six-track EP titled ''XII XV''. She has also collaborated several times with [https://www.google.com/search?q=Germany&btnI=lucky German] DJ [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Markus Schulz&btnI=lucky|Markus Schulz]] as a writer and vocalist.
A native of [[wikipedia:Fontana, California|Fontana, California]],<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2016 |title=Who Is Nikki Flores? Welcome To Her Diary: Chapter 1 {{!}} RnB |url=https://rnbmagazine.com/who-is-nikki-flores-welcome-to-her-diary-chapter-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023000245/https://rnbmagazine.com/who-is-nikki-flores-welcome-to-her-diary-chapter-1/ |archive-date=October 23, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=RnB Magazine}}</ref> Flores signed with [[wikipedia:Epic Records|Epic Records]] in 2003<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Nikki Flores on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nikki-flores/74420555 |url-status= |website=Apple Music}}</ref> and released her first single ''Strike'' in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2005 |title=Nikki Flores - Strike {{!}} Releases {{!}} Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/312780-Nikki-Flores-Strike |url-status= |archive-date=April 3, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Discogs}}</ref> After being dropped from the label in 2009, she signed with Patriot Records in 2010, an imprint of [[wikipedia:Universal Republic|Universal Republic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2010 |title=Nikki Flores {{!}} Singer/Songwriter signed to Patriot Records/Universal Republic. Music is my love. Check it out :) |url=https://msnikkiflores.wordpress.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329205203/http://msnikkiflores.wordpress.com/ |archive-date=March 29, 2012 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Wordpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 10, 2010 |title=Nikki Flores Channels Journey For Her New Single  - Clizbeats.com |url=http://clizbeats.com/nikki-flores-channels-journey-for-her-new-single106101/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920194204/http://clizbeats.com/nikki-flores-channels-journey-for-her-new-single106101/ |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Clizbeats}}</ref> Her first single with the label, ''City Lights'', was released in September that year.


Her first collaboration with [[people/the_midnight|the_midnight]] was the song [[songs/jason|jason]] from the album [[releases/endless_summer|endless_summer]]. She co-wrote the track and provided vocals. Flores worked with the band again on their following release [[releases/nocturnal|nocturnal]], co-writing and singing vocals on the song [[songs/light_years|light_years]]. Her most recent collaboration with The Midnight was the song [[songs/because_the_night|because_the_night]] from their 2020 EP [[releases/horror_show|horror_show]], a cover of the 1978 song by [[https://www.google.com/search?q=Patti Smith&btnI=lucky|Patti Smith]]. She also provided background vocals on the song [[songs/good_in_red|good_in_red]]. Flores has performed live with the band on several occasions, most recently during the 2020 concert special [[tour/the_midnight_online|the_midnight_online]]. She sings vocals for the songs that she was featured in and also sings vocals on the song [[songs/sunset|Sunset]].
After a full album failed to materialize on either label, Flores began a career of writing songs for other artists and making appearances as a featured vocalist. Artists she has written for include [[wikipedia:Christina Aguilera|Christina Aguilera]], [[wikipedia:Jordin Sparks|Jordin Sparks]], [[wikipedia:Nas | Nas]], and [[wikipedia:JoJo (singer)|JoJo]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> Flores has provided backing vocals for the likes of [[wikipedia:Keyshia Cole|Keyshia Cole]], [[wikipedia:Demi Lovato|Demi Lovato]], and [[wikipedia:Cher Lloyd|Cher Lloyd]]. In 2016, she released a six-track EP titled ''XII XV''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1, 2016 |title=Spotify – XII XV |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/7AI42IIbLhOnrBWnP6en8H |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213101620/https://open.spotify.com/album/7AI42IIbLhOnrBWnP6en8H |archive-date=December 13, 2020 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Spotify}}</ref> She has also collaborated several times with [[wikipedia:Germany | German]] DJ [[wikipedia:Markus Schulz|Markus Schulz]] as a writer and vocalist. In 2021, she re-released her 2008 single ''Let It Slide'' after it began appearing on TikTok. As of 2023, she is working on solo music under the project name ''Luuna's Room''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Flores |first=Nikki |date=April 6, 2023 |title=Nikki Flores on Twitter: "She’s yours 🌙🔮✨ I hope you love “Luuna’s Theme” https://t.co/Ld9L971J6p" / Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/MsNikkiFlores/status/1643828183735889920 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611232500/https://twitter.com/MsNikkiFlores/status/1643828183735889920 |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=Twitter}}</ref>
 
Her first collaboration with [[The Midnight]] was the song [[Jason]] from the album [[Endless Summer]], providing vocals and co-writing the track. Flores worked with the band again on their following release [[Nocturnal]], co-writing and singing vocals on the song [[Light Years]]. Her next collaboration with The Midnight was the song [[Because The Night]] from their 2020 EP [[Horror Show]], a cover of the 1978 song by [[wikipedia:Patti Smith|Patti Smith]]. She also provided background vocals on the song [[Good in Red]]. While she did not appear as a guest vocalist on any songs, Flores assisted in the writing and production of The Midnight's fifth album [[Heroes]].  
 
Flores has performed live with The Midnight on several occasions, most recently during the 2020 concert special [[The Midnight Online]]. She sings vocals for the songs that she was featured in and also sings vocals on the song [[Sunset]].
==Contributions to songs by The Midnight==
==Contributions to songs by The Midnight==
*[[songs/jason|jason]] - co-writer, vocals
*[[Jason]] - co-writer, vocals
*[[songs/light_years|light_years]] - co-writer, vocals
*[[Light Years]] - co-writer, vocals
*[[songs/good_in_red|good_in_red]] - background vocals
*[[Good in Red]] - background vocals
*[[songs/because_the_night|because_the_night]] - vocals
*[[Because The Night]] - vocals
*[[Heartbeat]] - co-writer
*[[Brooklyn. Friday. Love.]] - co-writer
 
== References ==
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== External links ==
 
* [https://www.nikkiflores.com/ Official website]
* [https://twitter.com/msnikkiflores Twitter]
* [https://www.instagram.com/msnikkiflores Instagram]
 
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Flores in 2020
Nikki Flores
Flores performing live with The Midnight in 2020
Flores performing live with The Midnight in 2020
Background information
Birth nameBrandi Nichole Flores
Born (1988-10-17) October 17, 1988 (age 36)
Fontana, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • Electronic
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active2003–present
Websitenikkiflores.com

Nikki Flores (born Brandi Nichole Flores, October 17, 1988)[1][2] is an American singer, songwriter, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. She has an extensive catalog of credits as a singer and songwriter.

A native of Fontana, California,[3] Flores signed with Epic Records in 2003[4] and released her first single Strike in 2005.[5] After being dropped from the label in 2009, she signed with Patriot Records in 2010, an imprint of Universal Republic.[6][7] Her first single with the label, City Lights, was released in September that year.

After a full album failed to materialize on either label, Flores began a career of writing songs for other artists and making appearances as a featured vocalist. Artists she has written for include Christina Aguilera, Jordin Sparks, Nas, and JoJo.[3][1] Flores has provided backing vocals for the likes of Keyshia Cole, Demi Lovato, and Cher Lloyd. In 2016, she released a six-track EP titled XII XV.[8] She has also collaborated several times with German DJ Markus Schulz as a writer and vocalist. In 2021, she re-released her 2008 single Let It Slide after it began appearing on TikTok. As of 2023, she is working on solo music under the project name Luuna's Room.[9]

Her first collaboration with The Midnight was the song Jason from the album Endless Summer, providing vocals and co-writing the track. Flores worked with the band again on their following release Nocturnal, co-writing and singing vocals on the song Light Years. Her next collaboration with The Midnight was the song Because The Night from their 2020 EP Horror Show, a cover of the 1978 song by Patti Smith. She also provided background vocals on the song Good in Red. While she did not appear as a guest vocalist on any songs, Flores assisted in the writing and production of The Midnight's fifth album Heroes.

Flores has performed live with The Midnight on several occasions, most recently during the 2020 concert special The Midnight Online. She sings vocals for the songs that she was featured in and also sings vocals on the song Sunset.

Contributions to songs by The Midnight

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nikki Flores | Discography | Discogs". Discogs. April 3, 2022. Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Nikki Flores | About". Nikki Flores. April 3, 2022. Archived from the original on January 10, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Who Is Nikki Flores? Welcome To Her Diary: Chapter 1 | RnB". RnB Magazine. June 14, 2016. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Nikki Flores on Apple Music". Apple Music. April 3, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nikki Flores - Strike | Releases | Discogs". Discogs. January 1, 2005. Retrieved April 3, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)
  6. ↑ "Nikki Flores | Singer/Songwriter signed to Patriot Records/Universal Republic. Music is my love. Check it out :)". Wordpress.com. January 1, 2010. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Nikki Flores Channels Journey For Her New Single - Clizbeats.com". Clizbeats. October 10, 2010. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; September 20, 2020 suggested (help)
  8. ↑ "Spotify – XII XV". Spotify. January 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 13, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  9. ↑ Flores, Nikki (April 6, 2023). "Nikki Flores on Twitter: "She's yours 🌙🔮✨ I hope you love "Luuna's Theme" https://t.co/Ld9L971J6p" / Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)

External links

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