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[[File:Nikki flores.jpg|thumb|Nikki Flores during rehersals for [[The Midnight Online|The Midnight Onlline]]]]
[[File:Nikki flores.jpg|thumb|Nikki Flores during rehersals for [[The Midnight Online|The Midnight Onlline]]]]
'''Nikki Flores''' (born Brandi Nichole Flores, October 17, 1988) is an [<nowiki/>[[google:United|States|American]]] singer, songwriter, and producer based in [<nowiki/>[[google:Los|Angeles, California|Los Angeles, California]]]. She has an extensive catalog of credits as a singer and songwriter.
'''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.


A native of [[wikipedia:Fontana, California|Fontana, California]], Flores signed with [[wikipedia:Epic Records|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 [[wikipedia:Universal Republic|Universal Republic]]. Her first single with the label, ''City Lights'', was released in September that year.
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 |others=Can't find source for label on here? |title=Nikki Flores on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nikki-flores/74420555 |url-status=live |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=live |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>http://clizbeats.com/nikki-flores-channels-journey-for-her-new-single106101/</ref> 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. She has written for artists such as [[wikipedia:Christina Aguilera|Christina Aguilera]], [[wikipedia:Jordin Sparks|Jordin Sparks]], [https://www.google.com/search?q=Nas Nas], and [[wikipedia:JoJo (singer)|JoJo]]. 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''. She has also collaborated several times with [https://www.google.com/search?q=Germany German] DJ [[wikipedia:Markus Schulz|Markus Schulz]] as a writer and vocalist.
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 [[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>https://www.deezer.com/us/album/73538082</ref> She has also collaborated several times with [[wikipedia:Germany | German]] DJ [[wikipedia:Markus Schulz|Markus Schulz]] as a writer and vocalist.


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 [[wikipedia:Patti Smith|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]].
Her first collaboration with [[The Midnight]] was the song [[Jason]] from the album [[Endless Summer]]. She co-wrote the track and provided vocals. Flores worked with the band again on their following release [[Nocturnal]], co-writing and singing vocals on the song [[Light Years]]. Her most recent 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]]. Flores has performed live with the band 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
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Nikki Flores during rehersals for The Midnight Onlline

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. She has written for artists such as 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.

Her first collaboration with The Midnight was the song Jason from the album Endless Summer. She co-wrote the track and provided vocals. Flores worked with the band again on their following release Nocturnal, co-writing and singing vocals on the song Light Years. Her most recent 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. Flores has performed live with the band 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. Can't find source for label on here?. April 3, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link) CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Nikki Flores - Strike | Releases | Discogs". Discogs. January 1, 2005. Retrieved April 3, 2022. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= requires |archive-url= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  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. http://clizbeats.com/nikki-flores-channels-journey-for-her-new-single106101/
  8. https://www.deezer.com/us/album/73538082