Niji releases his first single. BADNESS comes out Friday 31 July for Honiro Labelthe label with which the artist debuts after winning the 2025 edition of One Shot Gamethe historic Roman contest that over the years has launched names such as Ultimo, Shiva, Vegas Jones and Il Tre.
The piece deals without filters with wickedness in its different forms: the individual, the collective and that exercised by a society which, according to the artist's story, continues to especially affect the most vulnerable classes. Through direct writing and intense production, BADNESS it presents itself as an act of denunciation that refuses compromises and recounts a reality that is often ignored.
At the center of the song is the awareness of one's own condition, rather than surrender: what is commonly perceived as a defeat becomes, in Nijia choice of strength and identity. Poverty is not synonymous with surrender but the symbol of a stance against a system based on appearances, inequalities and the search for power at all costs. Between harsh images and uncensored language, the song denounces the contradictions of contemporary society, the lies of the institutions and the difficulty of finding truth and justice, alternating anger, awareness and a spirit of revenge.
This is what he said about the meaning of the song Niji:
“With 'CATTIVERIA' I wanted to tell a reality that I see every day, without trying to make it more beautiful or more acceptable. It is an outburst against the evil that arises in people, but also against that of a system that too often leaves those who have less behind. This song does not seek easy answers but simply wants to say things as they are, without fear and without compromise.”
Who is Niji
Nijistage name of Francesco Curtois a rapper originally from Francavilla Fontanain the province of Brindisi. He approached writing as a child, starting with poetry at 7 years old, and then discovering rap together with his brother, with whom he took his first steps on boom bap beats, recording his first songs. Over the years he combines writing with the practice of freestyle and the study of musical production, developing a personal style that focuses on authenticity, attention to detail and the search for quality.
In 2025 he achieved the victory of One Shot Game. In the same year he participated in The Protector Challengethe challenge launched by Billboard Italia and Don Joe: his reel stands out, receiving strong appreciation from the public and helping to broaden his visibility on social media. With BADNESSout on July 31st, officially begins his recording journey.
One Shot Game, the contest that launched Niji, returns in 2026
The contest that opened a Niji the doors of Honiro Label has reached its tenth edition today. Registrations to One Shot Game 2026 are open, with the appointment set for September 12th at the Hacienda in Rome. All the details on how to participate, the prizes and the rules are in our in-depth analysis: One Shot Game 2026, how to participate in the Honiro contest.
