Nikolai Paiva (born June 10, 1988), better known by his
stage name Niko Is (stylized as NIKO IS), is an American-Brazilian
hip hop recording artist born in
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. Currently based in
Orlando ,
Florida, he is signed to
Talib Kweli's
Javotti Media. Niko's catalogue includes projects like Chill Cosby and the Good Blood LP, which were both released to generally positive reviews and moderate success. His
Javotti Media debut, Brutus, will be produced by frequent collaborator, Thanks Joey and is slated for a 2014 release.