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INIKO Opened Up About The Viral Success Of "Jericho," Dealing With Social Media Hate, And Being A Nonbinary Musical Artist
The King's Affirmation." Inspired by Nicki Minaj's "Do We Have a Problem?" the track immediately viral, receiving over 9 million YouTube views and earning INIKO a deal with Columbia Records.Their success continued last year with the release of "Jericho," a song that was widely remixed and covered on TikTok with over 27 million views on YouTube. Their emotional and emotive songs, powerful vocals, and eclectic style have made them a rising favorite among listeners and a standout in the alternative soul space.In an interview for BuzzFeed's Black, Out & Proud, I spoke to INIKO about being a nonbinary artist in the industry, their musical influences, and much more. Scroll down to see our full chat.Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity.INIKO: A lot came from my dad.