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Nikolas Risoent, known by his stage name "nikolas", is an Austrian hip-hop and rap artist/producer. He gained attention in the scene with his debut single "most studious flavor chaser"[1], released in October 2022. Nikolas is recognized for his distinctive voice and his ability to adapt it in various ways across his tracks. His music primarily falls within the trap and plugg subgenres of hip-hop.

"most studious flavor chaser" cover art by nikolas, 2022

Early Career and Musical Style

Nikolas began his music career with the release of his first single, "most studious flavor chaser" produced by dmv producer chopstick, marking his entry into the rap scene in 2022. Known for his smooth vocal delivery and versatility, Nikolas has developed a unique style that blends elements of trap, plugg, and cloud rap. His songs typically feature melodic beats, atmospheric synths, and looping melodies, which are characteristic of the plugg subgenre. [2]This style is a rather a laid-back and dreamy take to mainstream rap, with softer, more melodic vocals, blending influences from lo-fi and trap music and adding a pinch of video game atmosphere.

Plugg and Trap Music Scene

Nikolas is part of a wave of younger artists who are pushing the plugg sound forward, a subgenre of trap that is gaining traction within underground hip-hop communities. Although he has yet to release his long-awaited Tape with , his music has resonated within internet-based communities, particularly on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, where much of the plugg scene thrives. His contributions to the genre have led to collaborations with other artists and producers within the plugg and trap scenes.

Recognition and Influence

While Nikolas has not yet achieved mainstream recognition on the level of prominent plugg artists such as Lil Uzi Vert[3] or Smokepurpp, who have also explored the style, he has built a solid following in underground music circles. Nikolas continues to gain attention as part of the growing plugg movement[4], and his music is often associated with the evolving sound of internet-driven hip-hop.

Future Prospects

As of now, Nikolas has not released a debut EP/Project, but his growing presence in the plugg and trap scenes suggests that future projects may be on the horizon. Fans of the genre are watching his development, as he continues to experiment with his sound and expand his reach within the hip-hop community.

  1. ^ most studious flavour chaser, 2022-10-28, retrieved 2024-12-25
  2. ^ "Plugg music", Wikipedia, 2024-12-17, retrieved 2024-12-25
  3. ^ "Lil Uzi Vert", Wikipedia, 2024-12-17, retrieved 2024-12-25
  4. ^ Ech, Joey EchJoey (2022-06-07). "SoundCloud Highlights Rising Plugg Rap Movement With New Episode of SCENES". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-12-25.