Nikitaa Celebrates Queerness and Gender Fluidity on Sultry New Song ‘Daddy Era’

Mumbai-origin pop artist Nikitaa teams up with her go-to producer Mukund Komanduri for another statement-making song “Daddy Era,” dedicated to queerness and self-empowerment.

Presented with a powerful pop and R&B resolve that’s reminiscent of artists like Rihanna, “Daddy Era” follows Nikitaa’s grandiose songs like “Throne” and the more videogame-themed “Peter Pan.” Like with all her previous releases, there’s an aesthetic-building video that features choreography and fashion to match the definitiveness of Nikitaa’s queer identity on “Daddy Era.”

The message at the end of the day is to be loved for who you are, whether you’re a “baddie,” “fatty” or “daddy.” The video also comes with textual clues to drive home Nikitaa’s message of empowerment, from “find a mirror” when she mentions “daddy” and “I’m genderfluid” when the lyrics “Not a girl, not a boy/That’s a hunch baby.”

Nikitaa says in a statement about the song, “‘Daddy Era’ is a celebration of social justice, self-expression, and queerness; it’s not just a song. It’s an expression of the qualities of friendship and love I value, as well as a tribute to people who embrace their individuality. Inspired by the ballroom scene and great queer-centric music, this track combines sensuality, assurance, and liberty. It serves as a soundtrack for dance parties, car clubs, and gyms, featuring a deep vocal journey. It represents the collective growth of our musical journey, produced and mastered by me and co-produced by Mukund.”

Watch the music video for “Daddy Era” below.