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Moonchild (Niki album)

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Moonchild
Studio album by
Released10 September 2020 (2020-09-10)
Recorded2018–2019
Genre
Length34:51
Label
Producer
Niki chronology
Wanna Take This Downtown?
(2019)
Moonchild
(2020)
Nicole
(2022)
Singles from Moonchild
  1. "Switchblade"
    Released: 2 April 2020
  2. "Selene"
    Released: 16 July 2020
  3. "Lose"
    Released: 13 August 2020

Moonchild (stylized as MOONCHILD) is the debut studio album by Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki. It was released on 10 September 2020 by 88rising and 12Tone Music.

Background

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This album was composed over the course of two years.[1] It has been described as a concept album.[2] The album is divided into three parts. According to a press release from 12Tone Music, these three parts represent three lunar phases of self-exploration: crescent moon (innocence, curiosity, embarking); half-moon/eclipse (loss of hope, disillusionment); and the full moon (self-discovery, strength).[3]

Speaking on the title of the album, Zefanya stated in an interview with Hypebae[4]

The word “moonchild” came to me when I was going through a phase of being up at ungodly hours of the night strictly to write music. I realized how much more energized and stimulated I felt at night compared to the day, and I referred to myself as some “child of the moon” because of it."

Release and promotion

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The album was originally scheduled to be released in late 2019, but was pushed back a year later on 10 September 2020.[5][6] The album's first single, "Switchblade" was released on 2 April 2020. The album's second single, "Selene" was released on 16 July 2020.[7][8] The third and final single from the album, "Lose" was released on 13 August 2020.

On 10 October 2020, Zefanya held a virtual livestream concert titled the Moonchild Experience.[9][10] It was streamed on YouTube for global audiences and KASKUS TV for Indonesian viewers.[11]

In January 2021, Zefanya collaborated with clothing brand Guess, releasing clothing inspired by the album.[12]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Spotify.[13]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Wide Open (Foreword)"
  • Craig Balmoris
  • Daniel Kreiger
  • Daniel Tannenbaum
  • Nicole Zefanya
  • Sergiu Gherman
  • Tyler Mehlenbacher
  • Bēkon
  • The Donuts
2:59
Phase One
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
2."Switchblade"
  • Jacob Ray
  • Zefanya
  • Ray
  • Niki
3:24
3."Nightcrawlers"
  • Tannenbaum
  • Ray
  • Zefanya
  • Gherman
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bēkon
  • Ray
  • The Donuts
3:27
4."Selene"
  • Ray
  • Zefanya
  • Ray
  • Pomo
3:17
Phase Two
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
5."Tide"
  • Ray
  • Zefanya
  • Ray
3:04
6."Pandemonium"
  • Balmoris
  • Kreiger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Zefanya
  • Gherman
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bēkon
  • Ray
  • The Donuts
3:47
7."Lose"
  • Bēkon
  • Starsmith
4:16
Phase Three
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
8."Plot Twist"Zefanya
  • Ray
  • Niki
3:27
9."If There's Nothing Left..."
  • Balmoris
  • Kreiger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Zefanya
  • Gherman
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bēkon
  • The Donuts
3:30
10."Drive On"
  • Balmoris
  • Kreiger
  • Tannenbaum
  • Zefanya
  • Gherman
  • Stuart Johnson
  • Mehlenbacher
  • Bēkon
  • The Donuts
3:37
Total length:34:51

References

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  1. ^ Singh, Surej (10 September 2020). "NIKI releases her debut album, 'Moonchild'". NME.
  2. ^ "NIKI's debut album 'MOONCHILD is out now". InqPOP!. 12 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Preorder "MOONCHILD" by NIKI. New album coming September 10". 12 Tone Music. 11 August 2020.
  4. ^ De Leon, Pauline (10 September 2020). "BAEwatch: NIKI". HYPEBAE.
  5. ^ Arunarsirakul, Alissa (20 May 2019). "88rising's Pop Star NIKI Previews Her Forthcoming Album With 'wanna take this downtown?' EP / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch.
  6. ^ Tanskul, Nicky (11 September 2020). "NIKI releases her ambitious debut album 'MOONCHILD'". Asia Live 365.
  7. ^ "Global Artist NIKI releases new single 'Switchblade'". InqPOP!. 2 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Global artist Niki releases new single 'Selene'". InqPOP!. 16 July 2020.
  9. ^ Rose, Jordan (9 October 2020). "Watch NIKI's Moonchild Experience Livestream Performance". Complex.
  10. ^ "Moonchild Experience: NIKI to present livestream concert". The Jakarta Post. 6 October 2020.
  11. ^ Idris, A.Azim (5 October 2020). "NIKI announces 'Moonchild Experience' concert livestream". NME.
  12. ^ De Leon, Pauline (7 January 2021). "GUESS Taps 88rising's NIKI for 'Moonchild'-Themed Capsule". HYPEBAE.
  13. ^ "MOONCHILD - NIKI". Spotify.