Niko Otis is a genre bending rapper/singer mixing hip hop, soul and funk. Born in the Bay Area, his dynamic wordplay and energetic live shows leave fans fulfilled and wanting more. I've seen him play live and the elevated feeling I was left with was, "this is true hip hop and vital entertainment."

On this episode we go into his creative process in the studio and on stage and he shares the process behind creating one of his songs, "Bloom." We also learn about the well-known musicians in his family that inspire his career, including bandleader and R&B impresario Johnny Otis and his uncle Shuggie Otis.

To conclude the chat, Niko shares the philosophies that inspire his art and life.

Enjoy and keep an eye and ear out for his cutting-edge music here on Spotify.