Wanna Take This Downtown? (stylized in all lowercase) is the second EP by Indonesian singer-songwriter Niki. It was released on 17 May 2019, through 88rising and 12Tone.
Background.
In 2017, Niki signed with the American record label 88rising. The following year, she released her debut EP, "Zephyr". After its release, she began working on new music, including "Sugarplum Elegy," which came out in December 2018.
In April 2019, she released the song "Lowkey". After its release, she continued writing new songs, which eventually led to the creation of a four-song EP. In an interview with "Kompas", she stated that the EP came together unexpectedly, as she initially planned to release only "Lowkey," but ended up writing "Urs" the following week.
Critical reception.
Robin Murray from "Clash" stated, "Blending R&B with elements of her own heritage, the new EP marks a remarkable comeback. Combining both classic and experimental R&B influences, the EP is infused with a deeply personal touch, thanks to her honest and candid lyricism".
Track listing.
Credits adapted from Spotify.