Natik is an urban/pop artist originally from the Rock and Roll Capital of the world, Cleveland Ohio, but just recently moved to Music City in order to pursue his dreams of becoming a household name in music. A multi- talented musical powerhouse, Natik produces, writes, and sings on every one of his songs to date. Natik’s blend of crisp harmonies, smoky, smooth verses, dynamic beats, and melodic hooks carry his listeners on a trip through his stories. Some of Natik’s musical influences include Nick Jonas, JID, Santana, Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar.
Born on April 22, 1999, in Cleveland, Ohio, Natik was introduced to music at 6 years old with classical piano. He is a third generation pianist in his family, and began playing with the help of his grandparents, who both are piano teachers. He began learning and playing jazz/rock piano at 12 years old, and later went on to lead his own band (MixedElements) in the 7th grade. With the help of his bandmates, they wrote and recorded an album by their freshman year, and played over 20 shows in the Cleveland area.Natik began his solo career in his sophomore year of high school under his actual name, Nathan Kim. He wrote, sang, and recorded 5 records from his home studio in Cleveland, Ohio. He continued to produce records for himself and other artists throughout high school, and eventually adopted the stage name Natik; under this name, he released his first single, “Waterfalls”, in January of 2016. Under his new stage name, Natik’s music began to shift towards a pop style with an electric undertone, incorporating elements of funk and jazz that he grew up around. His most popular song to date is “Escape”, surpassing 150 thousand plays in over 50 countries.
Natik has been featured in events hosted by concert promotion companies such as Popoff Nashville, Apogee Promotions, Housequake and Joco Shows. He has played shows in venues such as The High Watt, The Flamingo, Back Corner, H.O.M.E, and Mercy Lounge. He continues to make contributions to a number of projects with his skills in production, writing, and singing. Natik has written with and continues to write with some of Nashvilles most talented up and coming artists. He's planning on releasing his second EP in the fall of 2019.
Event Name: Popoff Nashville: Fashion Meets Music
Description: Natik plays the mainstage at Popoff Nashville's Fashion Meets Music event.
Event Title: AJ & The Jiggawatts w/ Natik, Fulton Lee, & Jackson Aide
Description: Natik opens for the locally revered Nashville funk band AJ and the Jiggawatts, at the Mercy Lounge.
Nawas, Natik, and Justin Lloyd
Free Show
Housequake and BMI presents: 8 off 8th
Natik plays alongside Abigail Rose, Hadley Kennary, Pressure Kids and SÜ
Free Show
Apogee Promotions Presents: Live In The Sky!
Natik opens for Castlecomer.
Indepence Day Festival Lake Brownwood