NIKI pulls out of Head In The Clouds competition attributable to COVID-19, Keshi added to lineup

Immediately (August 17), the Los Angeles-based songstress introduced her withdrawal from the competition in an announcement posted on her Twitter account, stating that she had not too long ago examined optimistic for COVID-19. “I’m SO very sorry to disappoint,” the singer wrote, “those that know me know I can't STAND not following by means of with a dedication & I used to be really wanting ahead to placing on the perfect present for you all this 12 months.”

💔 so sorry 💔 pic.twitter.com/aa5NGLOE4K

— NIKI (@nikizefanya) August 17, 2022

The 88rising signee was initially scheduled to headline the competition this Saturday (20 August). 88rising later introduced that following her withdrawal, Vietnamese-American R&B powerhouse Keshi shall be added to the lineup to carry out between 8:40pm and 9:15pm, whereas Joji’s DJ alias Yebi Labs shall be bumped as much as fill in for NIKI’s unique headlining slot between 10:05pm and 10:55pm. He has additionally been introduced to carry out “some songs stay” after the set.

Please welcome our pal @keshimusic to the lineup and keep tuned after the debut of @sushitrash dj set YEBI LABS for Joji performing some songs stay!

Only a few tickets stay at https://t.co/03NobhaicB

See you quickly ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qHKlvTOY73

— 88rising (@88rising) August 17, 2022

88rising additionally reposted NIKI’s assertion, stating that “she is resting and on her strategy to restoration”.

Day two of Head In The Clouds, which is about to run on Sunday (August 21) shall be co-headlined by Wealthy Brian and Jackson Wang. A particular finale efficiency has additionally been billed to shut out the competition, although a performer has but to be introduced.

NIKI’s Head In The Clouds headlining set would have marked the singer’s first stay look in assist of her not too long ago launched sophomore album, ‘Nicole’. Her final main stay efficiency was a part of 88rising’s showcase on Coachella’s predominant stage, which additionally featured Thai newcomer MILLI, Indonesian rapper Warren Hue, Ok-pop singer CL, and even a reunion of the latter’s ex-girl group 2NE1.

In 2021, NIKI contributed the lead single to Marvel Studio’s martial arts blockbuster Shang Chi And The Legend of The Ten Rings with ‘Each Summertime’, and contributed to different songs on the movie’s soundtrack– additionally produced by 88rising– together with ‘At all times Rising’, ‘Clocked Out’ and ‘Swan Tune’.

The 2022 version of Head In The Clouds competition is slated to happen at Brookside on the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on 20 and 21 August. This 12 months’s lineup options 88rising signees together with Joji, Warren Hue, MILLI, Wealthy Brian, BIBI and Dumbfoundead. They are going to be joined by different high-profile friends together with Keshi, Jay Park, No Rome, Raveena, and Sunday headliner Jackson Wang.

The lineup for Head In The Clouds Pageant 2022 is:

Jackson Wang – Magic Man Expertise
Yebi Labs – Joji DJ set
Wealthy Brian
Keshi
Bibi
Chung Ha
Jay Park
Particular Visitor TBA
1NONLY
Atarashii Gakko!
Audrey Nuna + Deb By no means
Boylife
Chasu
Dabin
Dumbfoundead
Eaj
Hojean
Lastlings
MILLI
Mxmtoon
No Rome
San Fransisco 4AM
Shotta Spence
Stephanie Poetri
Teriyaki Boyz
Thuy
Tiger JK
Warren Hue
Yeek
Ylona Garcia
Yoonmirae