Ni‑Ka Hikari Secures Back‑to‑Back Wins in Ignite Season 2

Winning a public‑voted competition once is impressive. Winning it twice in the same year — against new teams, new producers, and new expectations — becomes a defining moment. Artist and producer Ni‑Ka Hikari has officially claimed the title of Ignite Season 2 Winner, following their earlier victory in Season 1. Both wins were decided entirely by public vote, highlighting the strength of Ni‑Ka’s creative direction and the support of a community that continues to rally behind their work.

Ignite brings together producers and vocalists from around the world for a collaborative, challenge‑based competition. Season 2 introduced new teams and a fresh wave of talent, yet Ni‑Ka once again rose to the top. Their winning track, “NTW (No Think Weeks)”, produced alongside Lowve and featuring HAEMOO, was released as part of Team D on the official Ignite channel. Alongside the title, Ni‑Ka received a ₩1,000,000 prize, marking another milestone in a year defined by both artistic breakthroughs and personal resilience.

A Year of Experimentation and Creative Growth

Throughout 2025, Ni‑Ka continued to expand their sound and push into new territory. Their recent work explores genres such as jerk, digicore, hoodtrap, and hybrid electronic styles that sit between underground experimentation and modern digital aesthetics. Rather than settling into a single lane, Ni‑Ka treats each project as an opportunity to test new ideas and refine their artistic identity.

Earlier this year, Ni‑Ka also released a drill beat collaboration with Niki婷 on Bandcamp, adding another entry to their growing catalogue. Ni‑Ka also won a small community contest hosted by Kooka P, adding another light milestone to their 2025 activity.

Taken together, these releases — combined with the Ignite victories — show an artist who refuses to stagnate. Every project becomes a new chapter, a new experiment, and a new way of communicating feeling through sound.

Introducing Ni‑Ka Hikari: The Monarcha

To mark the Season 2 win, Ni‑Ka unveiled a striking new artwork created by illustrator @earlynt_. The piece introduces Ni‑Ka Hikari — The Monarcha, a persona that embodies transformation, self‑possession, and earned authority.

The Monarcha introduces a new visual identity for Ni‑Ka, centered on confidence, control, and self‑possession.

As Ni‑Ka puts it:

“I am the Monarcha. I didn’t inherit the crown. I took it.”

Preparing 2026

Despite dealing with health setbacks throughout the year, including sinus and ear issues that disrupted their workflow, Ni‑Ka continued to create, refine, and plan. Ni‑Ka is preparing a UK drill MIDI kit for January 2026, aimed at producers looking for clean, high‑quality drill patterns.

It also shows Ni‑Ka’s growing interest in creating resources for other producers.

A Defining Moment for Ni‑Ka Hikari

Winning Ignite Season 2 marks another solid milestone in Ni‑Ka’s year. With new projects underway and a clearer artistic direction, Ni‑Ka heads into 2026 with strong momentum.

– Ignite Season 2 winning graphic (Instagram post)