Nikos Vourliotis, widely known as “NiVO,” was born in Korydallos and grew up in the neighborhoods of Agia Varvara.
He began his artistic journey as a cartoonist, contributing to newspapers and magazines. In the mid-80s, he turned to his great love, music. Starting as a DJ, he later became the co-founder and frontman of the popular rap group Goin’ Through.

NiVO collaborated with numerous popular artists such as Anna Vissi, Antonis Remos, Paola, Vlassis Bonatsos, Alkistis Protopsalti, and Giorgos Mazonakis, achieving significant commercial success and earning many gold and platinum records. His international collaborations with Guru (Gang Starr), Julio Iglesias Jr., and Michael Sembello have made him known across the globe.
NiVO has maintained a significant presence as a radio producer over the years. His acting career includes many successful films in leading roles. Movies like “Loufa kai Apallagi-I4,” “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelor 2,” “The Bachelor 3,” “HALVAI 5-0,” and “The Black Bachelor” have enjoyed enormous commercial success, with over half a million tickets sold and participation on the global streaming platform, Netflix.

His first solo album, titled “DRAMA,” was released in July 2023 and reached No. 1 on iTunes and the Greek Media Inspector charts.
NiVO has also engaged in numerous entrepreneurial ventures, including the highly successful Club-Restaurant “HOTEL NIVO” and the popular fashion brand “La VUE.” Since 1998, he has been a co-owner of FAMILY Records.

Since the fall of 2019, he has served as the Deputy Mayor of Culture for the Municipality of Agia Varvara, alongside the independent Mayor Lambros Michos.

Combining entrepreneurship with artistic creation in a unique way, NiVO has taken on the role of Marketing Director for Showtime Productions, led by director and producer Pantelis Kalatzis.