Nicole Vergel De Dios, known by her stage name Niko, is an American musician.
She was born in Seattle, Washington to Japanese and Spanish, Norwegian, German, Filipino parents.
She completed a Jazz and Contemporary Music Degree from the New School University in New York City, prior to signing to Grand Central Records independent record label in 2002.
She was based in Brooklyn, New York City before immigrating to the UK.
Her debut album, Life On Earth, was produced mainly by fellow former Grand Central artist, Aim as well as Mr. Scruff and Riton.