The Truth About Making It In The Music Industry: With Nik...

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Today we sit down with R&B pop star Niki Kini, whose journey through the highs and lows of the music industry is as raw as it is inspiring.From self-producing her early music to going viral on TikTok, Niki has spent the last 10 years building a name for herself, without waiting for permission. In this episode, she opens up about getting dropped by her label, facing racism and online hate, reclaiming her creative power, and landing performances at some of the biggest music festivals around.We also dive into:How to stay grounded when social media takes off 🌍The behind-the-scenes reality of building a music career as a woman of colourWhy Niki chose independence, and how it gave her everythingHer viral TikTok strategy and getting featured on major platformsWhat she’s learned about resilience, reinvention, and artistry 🎶This episode is for any creative who’s ever been told “no”, and decided to keep going anyway.🎧 Follow Niki Kini: Instagram: @nikikinimusicStream her music: https://linktr.ee/nikikini?fbclid=PAZ...💬 Liked this episode?Tag us on Instagram @empowersounds with your biggest takeaway, or DM me, I’d love to hear what resonated!📲 Follow the podcast for more:📸 Instagram: @empowersounds🎥 TikTok: @empowersoundspodcast📩 Inquiries & collaborations: [email protected] by : @carlartcarla

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Today we sit down with R&B pop star Niki Kini, whose journey through the highs and lows of the music industry is as raw as it is inspiring.From self-producing her early music to going viral on TikTok, Niki has spent the last 10 years building a name...

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