Born in Friesach, Nik P. moved to Straßburg, Austria with his family after the death of his mother.

He met producer Klaus Bartelmuss recording his first studio album Gebrochenes Herz as 'Nik P und Band' in 1997.

In 2005, Nik P. separated from Reflex and his album Lebenslust und Leidenschaft was certified platinum in Austria.

In 2007, the song "Ein Stern (...der deinen Namen trägt)", performed by Nik P. and DJ Ötzi, became a big commercial success, peaking at number 1 in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

In 2008, based on this success, he won the Echo Music Prize for "Single of the Year" for the song.