San Francisco-based DJ/producer, Nikita, the Wicked,

is defying the conventions of the future bass genre. What makes Nikita’s music unique is his mastery of granular synthesis combined with keen experimentation and manipulation of purposefully chosen samples in each work. Nikita

strives to create honest forward-thinking music by “finding the beauty in the imperfect, the elegance in the twisted, the grace within the chaos.” He began producing as an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina, performing weekly as a resident at Cotton Gin from 2019-2021. From Salvador Dali to Tyler, the Creator, Nikita’s brand centers around the “beautiful darkness” he creates with his music, ignited by his passion for both visual and aural art, as well as a plethora of international cultures. The first two singles off of Nikita’s upcoming EP “not me, the internet” on San Holo’s independent label bitbird, have been supported by Spotify’s 

 playlists. Tastemakers such as EDM.com, Early Rising, Brownies & Lemonade, Steve Cardigan, and Fashionably Early have all supported his recent releases as well via playlisting and social media support. His remix of Xxxtentaction’s “

 has garnered over 80K views on YouTube with support from Trap City’s channel. Nikita has been published in 

. In 2023, Nikita’s introducing some of his best music yet, showcasing the wicked sound he has been crafting over the last two years.