Ivor Novello nominated British musician Nia Smith returns with her new single “Limit”, constructed around a James Blake sample from his cover of Feist’s original song. On “Limit”, Nia addresses her feelings within a deteriorating relationship, transforming desperate emotions into an assertion of power and self-determination through her soulful, authoritative delivery. Nia shares her thoughts: “Limit was definitely the hardest to get over the line, it’s been in the making for over a year. We went through about four different choruses and countless versions of the song. But I think that makes it even more rewarding now it’s out. I tried sampling for the first time which was fun and challenging. Limit is a song for the people who’ve had enough and have come to terms with letting go.”
Since releasing ‘Give Up The Fear’, her first EP, the Brixton artist has taken time to refocus on her craft, including a period in Jamaica to gain life experience. The release received praise from Billboard, NME, British Vogue, The Observer, Rolling Stone UK, BBC Radio 1 and more, leading to performances on Later…With Jools and at All Points East, City Splash, Glastonbury via BBC Introducing, and a Rising Star nomination at this year’s Ivor Novello. Nia has also attracted attention from Prada, who invited her to their recent Milan fashion week show and London Prada Mode party. Powerful and technically impressive with tender vulnerability threaded through her storytelling, Nia has honed her live craft through performances at Mahalia Presents at the Jazz Cafe, supporting Pip Millett at Somerset House, supporting Sasha Keable at Lafayette, playing before SZA at BST Hyde Park, and supporting both Jordan Rakei and Elmiene on his US, UK and EU tour.