Nicolas Hakim is an American musician based in Queens, New York, United States.

Nick Hakim was born and raised in Washington, D.C. by his parents, a Chilean mother and Peruvian father, where he was surrounded by a diverse array of musical influences.

At 17, a friend invited him to sing with her church choir, where Hakim taught himself to play piano.

[11] The following year, Hakim contributed original music to HBO's Random Acts of Flyness, directed by longtime collaborator Terence Nance.

[21] In March 2024, Lenker released two videos recorded at Electric Lady Studios of Hakim and herself performing songs from Bright Future.