The collaboration was first hinted at when Niicky Baby posted a grainy photo of a studio console with the caption “Cooking something wild” on his personal account. A week later, Fabi Soul shared a short video of herself looping a vocal sample over a flickering neon sign, the text overlay reading “Stay tuned…”. The mystery deepened when both accounts simultaneously posted a joint teaser image: two silhouettes against a backdrop of red‑laser bars, the words “XX – ASSPARADE 25/01/27” stamped in a bold, industrial typeface.
In an exclusive interview for this piece, the duo revealed that the project started in a cramped backroom of the warehouse itself. “We were both waiting for our set times and ended up sharing a power strip,” Niicky laughed. “Fabi was humming a melody over her headphones, I started tweaking the low‑end, and the rest just… clicked.” The result was a series of four tracks that would be premiered at the show. assparade 25 01 27 fabi soul and niicky baby xx exclusive
| Format | Release Date | Link | |--------|--------------|------| | 12‑inch Vinyl (Limited) | 15 Feb 2027 | Assparade Store – Limited Edition | | Digital (FLAC/MP3) | 15 Feb 2027 | Bandcamp – Fabi Soul & Niicky Baby – XX | | Streaming (selected tracks) | 20 Feb 2027 | Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal (search “XX – Assparade”). | The collaboration was first hinted at when Niicky
Pre‑orders for the vinyl include a hand‑screened poster featuring artwork by Vox Lumen and a QR code that unlocks a hidden “behind‑the‑scenes” video of the Assparade night. | Format | Release Date | Link |
| Artist | Origin | Signature Sound | Recent Highlights | |--------|--------|-----------------|-------------------| | Fabi Soul | Berlin, Germany | Deep, jazzy house with soulful vocal chops | Resident DJ at Berghain’s “Soul Sessions”; EP Midnight Mosaic (2025) | | Niicky Baby | Osaka, Japan | Glitch‑infused techno, heavy on analog drum‑machines | Co‑founder of the label Neon Flux; track “Pixel Pulse” (2026) topped Beatport’s Techno chart |
Both artists have built reputations for pushing genre boundaries. Fabi’s tracks often feel like a late‑night lounge set—smooth, warm, and melodic—while Niicky’s productions are crisp, kinetic, and drenched in the kind of gritty percussion that makes festival crowds move in unison. Their meeting felt inevitable: two sonic alchemists seeking a fresh palette.
The digital content creation landscape is highly competitive, with numerous creators vying for attention. Collaborations, especially exclusive ones, offer a way to stand out. They allow creators to pool their talents, experiment with new ideas, and reach wider or more engaged audiences. For ASParade, Fabi Soul, and Niicky Baby, such a collaboration could serve as a pivotal moment in their careers, showcasing their ability to work together and produce something noteworthy.