Press:

“Q: While listening to your music there is a certain width and depth in regards to soundscape, something many producers have a hard time achieving. How important do you think it is to achieve this especially in Electronic Music? A: Well, because there is such a vast styling to Electronic Music, in order to stand out I think its very important to have an aspect that is unreached by others. In a sense, with me it’s composition— traditional composition and usually I do more keyboard work then the average say DJ or sample producer. I use very little samples and it could be because I started off playing. I was mainly a studio musician and when I got into Electronic Music it was kind of like different genres of tradition composition and straight up dance. So it can be very important in terms of setting oneself apart from the masses.”
nosovskiyphotography - Verity Magazine

“Get By Me (Vintage Mix) The “Get By Me” Alt and Vintage mixes were the last two tracks I worked on in Glasgow before leaving Scotland for France. Its been a few years now since II worked on these versions so its all a bit hazy. I do remember this being an instrumental track originally. I sent the first idea over to Niko in Detroit and we ended up doing a few different versions. I really like the versions Niko did, he used more parts of Davina's recordings which didn’t end up in these versions like big harmonies and more R&B elements. I remember it was around Nov 2012 and there was one arrangement Niko created which he had sent to me via email, it was more club sounding bigger 909 kick and better drums and more soul elements added using clav sounds from his Nord lead and bass lines. The the track was produced in three studios in three cities. Glasgow, Detroit and later New York. Niko and I have a great working process and we trust each others judgement on our productions.”
Daniel - Studiotalk (whatpeoplesay)

“NIKO MARKS "Real funk don't die" Strictly Beatdown Recordings bless us with "Real funk don't die" by Niko Marks, a marvelous slice of soul/funk inspired four-to-the-floor that has timeless written all over - beyond doubt, Niko Marks showcases his truly unique style and sound that traverses time and genre on this seminal production. HHA Boys contribute a brilliant deep percussive interpretation laced with sublime keys, followed by Charles Spencer who takes us back in time with his acid infused absolutely epic dub.”
Mike Fossati - Spirit Of House

“Niko Marks of U2XProductions and one of Detroit's soul/electronic music pioneer will be doing a live in-house performance as well as being interviewed by Nick Austin of WDET's "Soul Sunday's" show from 5pm - 7pm on May 23 and re-aired May 30th. It's your free-view/pre-view of next week at Hart Plaza's Movement 2010 festival! Listen live here: www.wdetfm.org”
Marco P. Hardaway - WDET 101.9 fm

“A1. I Can’t Stop Once again, Niko provides us with a timeless slice of undiluted soul with moving lyrics that scream from the depths of the heart. A2. All About Love Oh yeah! Niko brings a heavy serving of techno-funk to the table with this slamming fast-paced groove, which manages to fuse disparate elements together to form a highly coherent and incredibly funky one. B1. Bring Back the Soul A deep & atmospheric eulogy to the true essence of house music. A sexy low-slung late-night groove powered by raw drums overlaid by melancholic lyrics urging us to remember, “Whenever house people come together there’s always a positive vibration” B2. Technology This is Niko getting seriously “funky with the machines”. Highly original tech-funk experimentation with attitude. http://www.youlicense.com/Artist/ArtistStore.aspx?ID=187185”
Subject Detroit - Subject Blog

“ Niko Marks gets, well, full marks for his stunning Voice Box Detroit, which splits four cuts between classic vocal workouts and future-techno.The release—like all Subject Detroit releases it seems—stands out from the ever-growing techno crowd.”
Textura

“Looking forward to Niko's next album. I'll be adding it to my collection. It's too bad that Record Time in Ferndale is closing after the 2007 holidays. I get my Niko fix there. ”
razrlazr - YouTube

“Niko Marks' music shows great versatility Techno/House, Downtempo, Future Jazz & Reggae.Finding each release is worth the search!Niko is one of Detroit's finest producers for sure! Big Respect to the Man, he deserves it. Go and buy his music, you won't be disappointed! 5/5 DJLeandre, Jan 18, 2009”
Dj Leandre - Rare Find Mag

“I call him the"Maestro Of Dance Music."He creates music that has depth yet, is fun and exciting to listen and dance to. By B.Bernard”
B. Bernard - Dj Music Download