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| Released | May 18, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 [1] | |||
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| Length | 24:43 | |||
| Language | Spanish | |||
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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]
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]
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]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Latin Grammy Awards | Best urban music album | Pending | [11] |
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.
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]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ya No" |
| Tatool | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Dispara ***" (with Milo J) |
| Tatool | 2:23 |
| 3. | "No Voy a Llorar :')" |
| Tatool | 2:58 |
| 4. | "8 AM" (with Young Miko) |
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| 2:27 |
| 5. | "Se Va 1 Llegan 2" |
| El Guincho | 2:23 |
| 6. | "Llámame" |
| Tatool | 2:04 |
| 7. | "¿Qué Le Pasa Conmigo?" (with Rels B) |
| Tatool | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Tuyo (Cover)" |
| Tatool | 2:13 |
| 9. | "Caen las Estrellas" (with YSY A) |
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| 2:25 |
| 10. | "Tienes Mi Alma" |
| Tatool | 2:07 |
| Total length: | 24:43 | |||
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Spain (PROMUSICAE) [20] | 19 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Mexico (AMPROFON) [21] | Gold | 70,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 18, 2023 |
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