YAKTAK and NICHKA released the track “Quietly Cried” about heartbreak and separation. Learn how the song was created and where to listen.
Ukrainian artist YAKTAK (Yaroslav Karpuk) and singer NICHKA (Dayana Kulbyda) have presented their joint track “Quietly Cried”, which has already resonated strongly with listeners. The lyrical composition, built on the subtle emotional interaction of two voices, explores themes of loss, inner pain, and the memories that continue to live on even after a breakup.
Creation Story and Collaboration Format
According to the artists, the idea for the collaboration emerged long before the release and was brought to life almost immediately. A key feature of the project was the intensity of the process: the recording took place at night, while the music video shoot began early in the morning — right after the studio session ended.
This uninterrupted workflow helped preserve a unified emotional state and transfer it both into the audio track and the visual narrative. As a result, the song sounds deeply sincere, without any sense of artificial staging — an especially important quality for music with a confessional tone.
Musical and Emotional Context
“Quietly Cried” is not just a song about separation, but an inner monologue in which silence and understatement play a role equal to that of words. The composition is built on restrained melodies that allow the lyrics to take center stage, while the vocal interaction between YAKTAK and NICHKA creates the effect of a dialogue between two people experiencing loss in different ways, yet with equal depth.
The theme of being unable to let go of the past is revealed without dramatic extremes — instead of sharp emotional outbursts, the artists choose a calm, almost chamber-like delivery, making the song especially intimate and relatable.
Visual Narrative and Artistic Direction
The official music video, already available on YouTube, reinforces the song’s emotional meaning. At the center of the story is a heroine trying to begin a new chapter in her life, yet every gesture and every glance pulls her back into memories of the past. The video’s visual language relies on minimalism and emotional detail, emphasizing a sense of inner loneliness and quiet, hidden pain.
Audience Reaction and Growing Popularity
Immediately after its release, “Quietly Cried” began spreading rapidly across YouTube and major streaming platforms. Listeners highlight:
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honest, relatable lyrics
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harmonious vocal interplay
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an atmospheric melody
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the emotional cohesion of the track
The song quickly found its place in user playlists, indicating strong resonance and high audience engagement.
Where to Listen
The track “Quietly Cried” is available on all major music streaming platforms, on the official YAKTAK YouTube channel, and is also featured on our radio in the section dedicated to contemporary Ukrainian music.
The collaboration between YAKTAK and NICHKA stands as a strong example of how modern Ukrainian pop music can speak about complex emotions subtly, honestly, and without clichés. “Quietly Cried” is a song for those who have experienced loss and understand that the most powerful emotions are often lived through not loudly, but in silence.
