New Video Drop: NIKI is a Warrior Princess in New Music Video "Warpaint"

In her new video "Warpaint," 88rising R&B and pop singer, NIKI, is like an Amazon warrior princess leading a tribe of female survivors through a jungle of life. The artist, originally from Indonesia, sings about the strength of a woman surviving heartbreak, in this track from the recently released 17-song collective 88rising "Head in the Clouds" album.

The video, directed by Robin & Cako, dropped on July 30 and includes the lyrics...

Everyday, I put my Warpaint on. I'm a warrior, I find another one. Step aside. I'm moving through All by myself I don't need you. Warrior, I put my Warpaint on.

Check out the video now below, and stream or download the "Head in the Clouds" album which also includes songs from NIKI's labelmates: Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, Joji, AUGUST 08, Keith Ape and more.

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New Video Drop: NIKI is a Warrior Princess in New Music Video "Warpaint"

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