Nik Makino
Nik Makino | |
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Birth name | Nikolson Makino |
Born | 1995 (age 28–29) |
Origin | Abad Santos, Tondo, Manila |
Genres | Pinoy hip hop |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Believe AS Philippines |
Nikolson Makino (born 1995) is a Filipino rapper. Although he started rapping as a 16-year-old in 2011, Makino rose to popularity with the controversial tracks "Neneng B" and "Lexi" during the COVID-19 pandemic. After becoming a family man and concerned with his negative influence on children, Makino decided to move away from his sexually explicit lyrics in his debut album Hype One's (2022), a more personal record which explores themes of self-realization, love and friendship. He appeared on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart twice, with the Flow G collaborations "Moon" and "We Made It".
Life and career
"Neneng B" era (2011–2020)
Nikolson Makino[1] was born in 1995.[2][3][4] Growing up in Abad Santos, Tondo, Makino started rapping in 2011 as a 16-year-old and spends time in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[3][4] His early releases were a series of mixtapes and extended plays (EPs),[4] including Most Needed Mixtape, Now I Know, Love Lust Lies Mixtape, and It’s Nik Mixtape.[5]
Makino rose to popularity with the singles "Neneng B", a collaboration with Raf Davis, and "Lexi",[1][4] which garnered a combined 95 million views.[6] "Neneng B" went viral during the COVID-19 pandemic,[2] reaching at least No. 12 on the now-defunct Philippine Music Charts in February 2020,[7] but both songs proved controversial because of their sexually explicit lyrics and Makino attracted many critics.[2][3] Lino Brocka's organization, The Concerned Artists of the Philippines, criticized "Neneng B" for "[reinforcing] the idea that women exist to be fetishized for male pleasure", like many other artists who "tread this well-worn path of toxic and fragile masculinity.”[5] In November 2019, European producer Roko Tensei threatened to sue Makino and Davis, alleging that "Neneng B" had stolen his beat "Relax". While Makino claimed that he had already paid for the beat, they later reached an out-of-court settlement.[1]
Makino decided to move on from his "
Believe, Hype One's, and collaborations (2020–present)
Makino was
On January 15, 2022, Makino released the single "Dahan Lang" (
The Flow G feature "Moon" was one of the album's most anticipated tracks. On it, the pair rap about the ups and downs of their rise to success over strings and a trap beat.[6] In September, it peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart.[10] Makino and Flow G later performed "Moon" at the 8th Wish Music Awards ceremony in Quezon City's Araneta Coliseum.[11] Other songs had a pop rap sound, where Makino sings about watching the sunset and counting the stars.[3]
After Hype One's, Makino continued to release singles.
Makino's second charting song was another Flow G collaboration, "We Made It", which peaked at No. 7 in February 2024.
Discography
- Hype One's (2022)
References
- ^ a b c d Biong, Ian (November 18, 2019). "'Neneng B' artists reach settlement with foreign producer who accused them of stealing beat". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Wang, Nickie (March 14, 2022). "Cruising with Nik Makino". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Jusay, Annalyn S. (March 18, 2022). "Nik Makino gets mature with Hype One's". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Face to Face with Filipino hip-hop artist Nik Makino". Believe Music. November 30, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Arsua, Koji (March 11, 2022). "Nik Makino, Singer Of "Neneng B," Has A New Album And It's More Wholesome". When in Manila. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Plaza, Marane A. (March 17, 2022). "WATCH: Sunset yacht party as Pinoy rapper Nik Makino launches first album". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Gil, Baby A. (February 5, 2020). "Ben&Ben, Tala and Catriona hit songs". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Galang, MC (February 13, 2022). "Nik Makino Premieres Valentine's Day Track, 'Pag-Ibig Sayo'". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Mercado, Josh (November 4, 2023). "Young OPM artists Nik Makino, Mayo Marte debut unreleased songs". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines Songs". Billboard. September 10, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Galang, MC (January 22, 2023). "Felip, Flow G, JRLDM, James Reid, SB19 & More Win Big At 8th Wish Music Awards". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "DAZE collaborates with 'Neneng B' and 'Lexi' hitmaker Nik Makino on upcoming single 'G.G.D.'". Manila Bulletin. June 7, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Santos, Rhea Manila (January 2, 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: KZ Tandingan on co-writing her new song 'Pinas Lang Malakas': 'It was a dream project!'". Push. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Lojo, Michelle (December 10, 2022). "Blacklist, ECHO collide with compatriots in M4 group stages". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (November 14, 2023). "Nik Makino charts new artistic course, moves beyond 'Neneng B' era". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Severo, Jan Milo (November 6, 2023). "'Akala ko anak ni Boss Toyo': Nik Makino on potential collab with Francis M's alleged daughter". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines Songs". Billboard. February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Bonoan, Christian (January 11, 2024). "Watch Nik Makino x Flow G 'We Made It'". Myx. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
- ^ Cruz, Hazel Jane (January 24, 2024). "Miguel Tanfelix flexes his trendy hairstyle". GMA Lifestyle. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
Miguel also joined the viral "We Made It" challenge on TikTok. It is a short choreography by Filipino choreographer Jay Joseph to Nik Makino and Flow G's "We Made It."
- ^ Angan, Kara (May 7, 2024). "Nik Makino Performs 'Sobrang Solid' On Billboard Philippines Soundwave — Watch". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved May 19, 2024.