Nicky Elisabeth shares 10 influential tracks
Nicky Elisabeth, born in the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, is an emerging talent in the music world. Her music has been featured by acclaimed labels such as Kompakt and Anjunadeep, solidifying her status as a formidable presence in the industry.
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Nicky’s love for music ignited at the tender age of sixteen through singing. By eighteen, her musical journey had evolved, and she was spinning records as a DJ. Residing near the epicenter of dance music, she naturally transitioned into producing her own records.
Her career trajectory took a significant upturn in 2017 when she clinched the Vinylized producer competition in The Netherlands. In 2018, she continued her winning streak, securing the inaugural MMM artist title in the Making Moves In Music campaign spearheaded by Bumble.
As a DJ, Nicky has left her mark on renowned stages across the globe such as Watergate, Lost Village, IPSO, DGTL, Loveland, Audio Obscura, Ultra, Mysteryland, Ushuaia, and London’s Fabric.
Recently, Nicky announced ‘The Way of Love,’ her debut album. This 13-track record, set to be released on September 20, 2024, through Anjunadeep, delves into themes of love and self-perception. Alongside this announcement, she has also released her new single, ‘The Lights’, a testament to her journey towards self-empowerment.
In honor of this milestone, Nicky has curated a list of her top 10 tracks that have influenced her musical creations.
1. Nicky Elisabeth – the Lights
“This track is very special to me because it marks the moment where I started believing in myself and my music.”
2. Logic1000 – Self To Blame (ft. Kayla Blackmon)
“Logic1000 is such a great artist with a unique sound. I’ve played this one out a lot and it’s a vibe.”
3. Tom VR – Acheless VIP
“Been loving Tom VR’s stuff for a while and this version of Acheless has such a finesse to it; It reminds me of spring mornings.”
4. Qrion – Miyanosawa
“What I love about this song is that it always works; at home, during an opening or during peak time set, it hits hard!”
5. Nicky Elisabeth – Fading (Joris Voorn Remix)
“I actually wrote the original track during COVID because I missed dancing and the feeling on the dance floor so much; this is Joris Voorn’s take on the song.”
6. CRi feat. Half Moon Run – Astray (CRi Remix)
“One of my favourite songs of CRi – I’ve heard him perform this track many times when we were on tour together and it’s absolutely stunning. One night, when we were driving back to the hotel, it also popped on the radio, it was a nice full-circle moment.”
7. Stay – Baril
“Baril is one of my favourite producers; he’s always able to set such a distinctive mood that you’ll immediately know it’s him.”
8. Coloray – Blinded (Colyn Remix)
“The original is one of my favourite Coloray tracks and this Colyn remix makes it perfect for the dance floor.”
9. Romy – Lifetime
“This song actually inspired me quite a lot; I remember that after hearing this track I thought: this is what I want to do, make music that I will love at home, but also can play in a club.”
10. Nicky Elisabeth – The Game
“Fun and carefree – play it loud!”
Nicky Elisabeth ‘The Lights’ EP is out now via Anjunadeep. Stream and download here. Pre-save ‘The Way of Love’ album here.
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