Alma (Nicki Nicole album)

2023 studio album by Nicki Nicole

Alma

Studio album by

Nicki Nicole

Released| May 18, 2023
Recorded| 2022[1]
Genre|

* Bolero
* hip hop
* tango
* electronic
* ballad

Length| 24:43
Language| Spanish
Label|

* Dale Play
* Sony Latin

Producer|

* Tatool
* Caleb Calloway
* Mauro
* El Guincho
* Brian Taylor

Nicki Nicole chronology
| Parte de Mí
(2021)  | Alma
(2023)  | Naiki
(2024)

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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

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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

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### Critic's comments

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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

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Year  | Award  | Category  | Result  | Ref.

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2023  | Latin Grammy Awards | Best urban music album | Pending  | [11]

## Release and promotion

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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

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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

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Alma track listingNo.| Title| Writer(s)| Producer(s)| Length

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1.| "Ya No"|

* Nicole Denise Cucco
* Santiago Álvarado
* Santiago Ruíz

| Tatool| 2:51
2.| "Dispara ***" (with Milo J)|

* Cucco
* Camilo Joaquín Villarroel
* Álvarado
* Ruíz

| Tatool| 2:23
3.| "No Voy a Llorar :')"|

* Cucco
* Pablo Díaz-Reixa
* Álvarado
* Ruíz

| Tatool| 2:58
4.| "8 AM" (with Young Miko)|

* Cucco
* Diego López Crespo
* Héctor Caleb López Jiménez
* María Victoria Ramírez
* Ruíz

* Tatool
* Caleb Calloway
* Mauro

| 2:27
5.| "Se Va 1 Llegan 2"|

* Cucco
* Díaz-Reixa

| El Guincho| 2:23
6.| "Llámame"|

* Cucco
* Álvarado

| Tatool| 2:04
7.| "¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?" (with Rels B)|

* Cucco
* Brian Taylor
* Álvarado
* Ruíz

| Tatool| 2:47
8.| "Tuyo (Cover)"|

* Cucco
* Rodrigo Amarante
* Álvarado
* Ruíz

| Tatool| 2:13
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

| Tatool| 2:07
Total length:| 24:43

## Charts

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Chart (2023)  | Peak
position

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Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] | 19

## Certifications

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Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Mexico (AMPROFON)[21] | Gold  | 70,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history

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Region  | Date  | Format(s)  | Label  | Ref.

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Various  | May 18, 2023  |

* Music download
* streaming

* Dale Play
* Sony Latin

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## References

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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 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.
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. ^ "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved October 1, 2024. Type Nicki Nicole in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Alma in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
22. ^ "ALMA by NICKI NICOLE on Apple Music". Apple Music. May 18, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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* Discography

Studio albums|

* Recuerdos
* Parte de Mí
* Alma

Singles|

* "Colocao"
* "Mamichula"
* "Ella No Es Tuya" (remix)
* "Venganza"
* "No Toque Mi Naik"
* "Pa Mis Muchachas"
* "Formentera"
* "Entre nosotros" (remix)
* "Marisola" (remix)
* "Por las Noches" (remix)
* "Una Foto" (remix)

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