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From the foggy streets of Bradford to the most prestigious nightclubs of the world, Nia Archives has carved a distinct path through the underbrush of the music scene. Her latest exploit? A thunderous remix of Jamie xx’s Waited All Night from his album In Waves. A track that merges the euphoric despair of the original with her gritty, breakbeat-laden jungle sound.
But who is Nia Archives, really? Let’s dive deeper. Born to a soundtrack of lovers rock and the revolutionary rhymes of Rage Against The Machine, Nia’s youth was a concoction of diverse musical influences. Her Jamaican heritage and her stepdad’s hip hop background laid the groundwork. For what would become a ground-breaking journey into the world of jungle music.
Amidst the chaos of her early life, moving from Leeds to Manchester, Nia found solace and voice in the urban nightlife, eventually downloading Logic to produce music that spoke of her battles and victories.
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In 2019, Nia launched her musical alias Nia Archives, a homage to her love for videography and her stepfather’s favorite skater. The release of her track Sober Feels marked the beginning of her ascent. A banger with over seven million streams to date. But it was her EP Headz Gone West that truly defined her. A collection of tracks birthed from the depths of lockdown isolation and mental tumult.
Recently, Nia Archives became the first jungle artist nominated for a Mercury Prize in over two decades. That’s a nod to the enduring resonance of Roni Size‘s legacy and her own fresh spin on the genre. Her remix work for Jamie xx’s Waited All Night it’s a testament to her mastery over the decks. And also to her unyielding commitment to reinvent and energize every beat she touches. According to Nia, diving into Jamie xx‘s work was like tapping into a vein of pure audio gold, urging her to go “full happy hardcore mode on tha flip,” a move that has electrified her tour stops across the US and Europe.
Waited All Night, in its original glory, captures a melancholic yet hopeful essence through the collaborative spirit of The xx bandmates. In Nia’s hands, however, it transforms into a high-octane dance track that commands the dance floors with a fierce intensity. This transition speaks volumes of her ability to bridge musical worlds. Drawing from a past rich with cultural sounds, and propelling it into the future of electronic music.
As she continues her world tour, Nia Archives remains a formidable force in the electronic scene. Her story is about the relentless pursuit of a voice in a space, that often echoes with the sounds of the past. She is a pioneer, a storyteller, and a visionary whose beats will not easily be forgotten.
For more insights into Nia’s journey and music, follow her continuing story on her official channels and live performances. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come.
Written by: Groover City
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