Nina Wilson (born 10 August 1999), also known by her stage name Ninajirachi, is an Australian electronic DJ and producer.

Ninajirachi
Birth nameNina Wilson
Born (1999-08-10) 10 August 1999 (age 25)
OriginCentral Coast (New South Wales), Australia
GenresElectronic
Occupation(s)DJ, producer
LabelsNLV Records [1]
Websitewww.ninajirachi.com

Wilson achieved breakthrough success with her 2017 single "Pure Luck" featuring Freya Staer, which received high rotation on triple j.[2] Nina was a finalist in triple j’s Unearthed High competition in both 2016 and 2017.[3][4] She released her debut EP Lapland in 2019.[5] In 2021, her collaborative EP True North with Kota Banks was named the 8th best album of the year by The Atlantic.

In 2021, Ninajirachi developed the official demo project for Ableton Live 11, which was included for all users with the software's release, providing insights into her production techniques and demonstrating new features like comping, MPE, and updated audio effects.[6]

In June 2023, Ninajirachi released "SHYPOP" with ISOxo.[7] Ninajirachi's fourth EP 4x4 was released in November 2023.[8]

Ninajirachi's fifth EP, Girl EDM was released on 14 May 2024 .[9]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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List of mix tapes, with selected details
Title Details
Second Nature
  • Released: 2022
  • Format: Digital, Limited Edition 12" Vinyl
  • Label: NLV

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Lapland
  • Released: February 2019[10][11]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: NLV
Blumiere
  • Released: June 2020
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: NLV
True North (with Kota Banks)
  • Released: November 2020
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: Ninajirachi & Kota Banks
4x4
  • Released: 10 November 2023[12]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: NLV
Girl EDM
  • Released: 14 May 2024[9]
  • Format: Digital
  • Label: NLV

Remixes

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Title Year Artist
Arty Boy

2018

Flight Facilities[13]

Waste Time

Kilter[14]

303

2019

Anna Lunoe[15]

Northern Lights

2020

Hermitude[16]

Pomegranate

deadmau5 & The Neptunes[17]

Never Sleep

Kota Banks[18]

Smashmouth

2021

1300[19]

Diva

2022

Princess Nokia[20]

Keep Me Safe

2023

Cub Sport[21]

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Second Nature Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP Nominated [22][23]

Music Victoria Awards

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The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2024 Ninajirachi Best DJ Nominated [24]
Ninajirachi Best Producer Nominated
Ninajirachi Best Electronic Work Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Ninajirachi".
  2. ^ "Music Week Presents: Ninajirachi". www.musicweek.com.
  3. ^ Richards, Jared (30 November 2022). "Ninajirachi: "Magic is around all of us all the time, if we're open to it"". NME. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Meet Your 2017 Unearthed High Finalists".
  5. ^ "INTERVIEW: Ninajrachi to play Party In The Paddock "I want to make people dance and make my set a big party"". Women In Pop. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Ninajirachi created the official Ableton demo project for Live 11". Liveschool. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  7. ^ "ISOXO AND NINAJIRACHI DROP ADRENALINE-INDUCING COLLABORATION, "SHYPOP"". 25 August 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  8. ^ https://edm.com/music-releases/ninajirachi-4x4-ep
  9. ^ a b "Ninajirachi Announces New EP 'Girl EDM', Shares Dark Crystal Tour Dates". Music Feeds. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Sniffers". www.sniffers.co.nz.
  11. ^ "Mix Up Resident: Ninajirachi". triple j. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Ninajirachi Announces New EP, Shares 'Undo U'". Music Feeds. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  13. ^ https://purplesneakers.com.au/reviews/listen-ninajirachi-flight-facilities-arty-boy-remix/L2orIyIlJCc/09-10-17
  14. ^ https://stoneyroads.com/2017/09/ninajirachi-dishes-up-a-saucy-remix-of-kilters-waste-time/
  15. ^ https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/05/anna-lunoe-303-remixes/
  16. ^ https://pilerats.com/music/electronic/ep-walkthrough-ninajirachi-blumiere/
  17. ^ https://edm.com/music-releases/ninajirachi-remixes-deadmau5-and-the-neptunes-pomegranate
  18. ^ https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/kota-banks-shares-sweet-the-spice-remix-ep-2750258
  19. ^ https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/1300-smashmouth-remix-ninajirachi-3105376
  20. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PJjhfzwG7s
  21. ^ https://thissongissick.com/post/ninajirachi-cub-sport-keep-me-safe/
  22. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  23. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  24. ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.