Nicki (born Doris Andrea Hrda on November 2 ,1966 in the town of Plattling (in the Deggendorf district of Bavaria , Germany ) is a German pop singer and composer. She currently lives with her life partner and their two daughters in Plattling. Career Hrda grew up with three brothers and two sisters in Plattling. In 1982, she was at a talent competition when producer/songwriter Gog Seidl discovered her and signed her to a record contract. Her stage name of "Nicki" was thought up by pop star Sandra (of Enigma fame.)