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Nico Santos Sets First German-Language Album for Friday, Pivoting From Pop to R&B/Hip-Hop

The 12-track release leans on duets with German rap and R&B artists to bridge his radio pop audience with streaming-focused listeners.

Overview

  • Santos, titled after the singer’s stage name, is his first solo album in German and arrives this Friday with 12 tracks.
  • Most songs are duets, featuring collaborations with Sido, SDP, Shirin David, Jazeek and Dadaan.
  • The single Pinienbäume draws on his Mallorca upbringing, with a video shot at his childhood finca and school.
  • The track blends Spanish guitars, Latin vibes, reggaeton influences and R&B, reflecting the album’s genre shift.
  • Santos plans an arena tour next autumn and says he is still deciding how to present the mix of English and German material live.