10 tracks · 25 min
Demidevil (stylized in all caps) is the debut mixtape by American singer-songwriter and rapper Ashnikko. Its release was repeatedly rescheduled before ultimately being released on January 15, 2021, through Parlophone and Warner Records. The mixtape was supported by the singles "Cry" (featuring Canadian musician Grimes), "Daisy" and "Deal with It" (featuring American singer Kelis). Background Following the release of her 2019 EP, Hi It's Me, Ashnikko would return with the single "Tantrum" on March 6, 2020. Originally intended as the lead single for the mixtape, the song would later be demoted to a stand-alone single. The "DemiDevil" character was first portrayed in the "Tantrum" music video alongside Ashnikko herself and another character titled "Little Blue". The latter would later be revealed as a song title on the mixtape. Album track "Clitoris! The Musical" was first featured in the video "ASH WEDNESDAY 2020". Ashnikko first teased the mixtape in a series of videos in which she is gradually turning into her "demidevil" alter ego. The last of the three videos revealed the cover art, tracklist and release date for the mixtape. Ashnikko coincidingly, officially announced the mixta…
