Iniko
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| Born | Iniko Ijhara Dixon October 26, 1996[1] Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Father | Max Dixon |
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York |
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| Website | inikoworld |
Iniko Ijhara Dixon, known mononymously as Iniko, is an American singer-songwriter. They are known for their viral singles "The King's Affirmation" and "Jericho."
Early life
Iniko Ijhara Dixon was born in Brooklyn, New York[2] in 1996.[3] They are of Afro-Jamaican descent.[4] Their mother is of mixed heritage and their father Max Dixon is Jamaican, a singer in the American reggae band Souljahs.[a][2][3] Raised in the Independent Fundamental Baptist tradition, Iniko received classical choral training in church youth programs in Brooklyn. They have publicly disclosed having experienced religious trauma, attributing much of their emotional and creative resilience to working through that past.[5]
Iniko describes themself as "genderless".[4]
Career
In mid-2017, Iniko started a career as a featured singer in the reggae band Souljahs,[a] led by their father Max Dixon.[2]
In 2018, Iniko released their single "Kingdom" on 12 October 2018.[6]
In 2021, they were posting on social media songs they had written and produced themselves, as well as reimagined versions and covers of songs by other artists, including a reimagined version of Travis Scott’s Yosemite that was released on social media on March 4, 2023, and released as their single on May 13 of the same year, and is now on their album The Awakening.
Iniko's breakthrough came with the release of "The King’s Affirmation," released on 29 April 2021, which gained viral attention on TikTok.[6] They arrived on Billboard’s charts, as their song "Jericho" debuted at No. 11 on R&B Digital Song Sales.[7][8]
Their debut studio album, The Awakening, was released on 31 January 2025.[9]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Awakening (2025)
Extended plays
- Both of Them (2020)
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
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| NZ [10] |
UK [11] | |||||||||||
| "Along Came Love" (featuring Ab$o The Great) |
2017 | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Evol" (featuring Backstrom) |
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| "Fairytale" | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Sakura" | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Kingdom" | 2018 | — | — | |||||||||
| "Pinocchio" | 2019 | — | — | |||||||||
| "Caught a Body" | 2020 | — | — | Both of Them | ||||||||
| "Luna" | 2021 | — | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Hourglass" | 2022 | — | — | |||||||||
| "The King's Affirmation" | — | — | The Awakening | |||||||||
| "Jericho" | 2023 | 18 | 45 | |||||||||
| "Yosemite (Song For The Ahwahnechee)" | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Armor" | 2024 | — | — | |||||||||
| "Invasion" | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Satellite" | — | — | Non-album single | |||||||||
| "333" | — | — | The Awakening | |||||||||
| "God Body" | 2025 | — | — | |||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Cream Rises (To the Top)" (SoulJAHS featuring Iniko) |
2017 | SoulJAHS, Re Creation |
Filmography
Iniko performed songs on the following film or series soundtracks:
- Naps (2018)
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Naps | Girl 1 | Cameo (Episode 3) |
| 2019 | Middle of Somewhere | Nick Morello | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Presenter | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist | Nominated | [14] |
Tours
- The Awakening Tour (2024–2025)
- Awakening The Empire (North America) (2025)
Notes
References
- ^ @columbiarecords; (2025-10-26). "Happy Birthday, @in.iko!" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c "New Artist of the Month: INIKO". NYC Tastemakers. June 2024. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Iniko: The Rising Artist with Jamaican Roots Redefining the Music Scene". LoudItUp!. 5 July 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b Zoe Dym (11 October 2022). "Genderless artist performs for Black LGBT community in Honolulu". Hawaii Public Radio. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ Jaelani, Turner-Williams (12 February 2025). "Iniko Comes Into 'Awakening' On Their Multi‑Dimensional Debut Album". BET. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
- ^ a b "INIKO". Montreux Jazz Festival. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ^ Xander Zellner (19 April 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Blondshell, Wednesday, PARISI, Letdown. & More". Billboard. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Iniko Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "INIKO INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE "THE AWAKENING"". Imprint Entertainment. 4 February 2025. Archived from the original on 13 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ Peaks on the NZ Singles Chart:
- "Jericho": "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. April 21, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ "Iniko". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ "American single certifications – Iniko – Jericho". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "British single certifications – Iniko – Jericho". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ Grein, Paul (March 15, 2024). "Reneé Rapp, David Archuleta Win in Music Categories at 2024 GLAAD Media Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
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