British Musician Nia Smith has dropped her new single “Little Red Car” and announced her highly anticipated debut EP Give Up The Fear out on November 8th.
“Little Red Car” is an aching belter of a song about a disappointing situationship with someone who seemed perfect for her.
Exploring the complexity of a wish going unfulfilled, the song finds a sweet spot in its darkly romantic tone. Reflecting on the hurt and tender moments, too, the track sees Nia contemplating just why she got so obsessed with a fantasy of someone who, retrospectively, she realises she didn’t really know at all. Both poignant and compelling, the track has quickly become a favourite with fans while performing.
“Little Red Car” follows a packed summer for the 21 year old rising star and with much more on the horizon. Nia is opening for Jordan Rakei at The Royal Albert Hall (4th October), then embarking on a month long US & UK tour with British talent Elmiene.
Produced by Grammy and Ivor award winner Fraser T Smith (Adele, Stormzy), and written with Ed Thomas, Nia elaborates on “Little Red Car”;
“Little red car was one of them songs I just NEEDED to writeto allow myself to let go of a situation that was bittersweet to me. This song touches on both sides of the coin, the sweet memories and the bitter feelings let’s just say I think imma avoid guys w little red cars moving forward lmao”
Give Up The Fear Tracklist:
1. Little Red Car
2. Give Up The Fear
3. Reckless Soul
4. Personal
5. Don’t Cry
“Little Red Car” comes after the second iteration of “Personal” featuring Jamaican titan Popcaan, which saw Nia work with one of her heroes. “Personal” & its second iteration followed from the release of Nia’s debut single “Give Up The Fear”; a thoughtful and heartfelt offering which received huge support from the likes of NME, Line Of Best Fit, The Times, Wonderland, Rolling Stone and more.
Nia has been singing since her early years; writing songs from the age of 14, she soon learnt the guitar and piano, before attending a succession of prestigious music schools, including the Brit School, followed by ELAM. Her interest in music stemmed from her dad’s record collection playing around the house and she was brought up on a versatile musical diet listening to a range of artists from Aretha Franklin to Lauryn Hill, Adele, Amy Winehouse. “I would steal his iPod and learn the lyrics,” she recalls.
Nia soon started garnering buzz via her breathtaking covers and song clips on TikTok (her cover of Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” has over 3 million views). She’s also a striking live performer having supported Mahalia in Manchester in 2021, then Tems at London’s iconic Koko, the following year. In 2023 she sold out her first ever solo show at BeauBeaus (she can namecheck its owner, renowned British artist Slawn, as a fan) – “I was always hustling to try to get on stage,” she grins. It’s evident that seeing the hustle and bustle around her, life in Brixton gave Nia a sense that there was always something she could be doing to make things happen.
Fast forward to now and Nia is able to present her art to the world. Powerful and technically impressive, there is a tender vulnerability threaded through her storytelling and although she may just be getting started, Nia’s songs already feel accomplished and full of heart. Further honing her live craft, Nia performed at Mahalia Presents at the Jazz Cafe, supported Pip Millett at Somerset House, supported Sasha Keable at Lafayette, played before SZA as BST, Hyde Park as well as at All Points East.
You can stream the new single ‘Little Red Car’ below!
British Musician Nia Smith has dropped her new single “Little Red Car” and announced her highly anticipated debut EP Give Up The Fear out on November 8th.
“Little Red Car” is an aching belter of a song about a disappointing situationship with someone who seemed perfect for her.
Exploring the complexity of a wish going unfulfilled, the song finds a sweet spot in its darkly romantic tone. Reflecting on the hurt and tender moments, too, the track sees Nia contemplating just why she got so obsessed with a fantasy of someone who, retrospectively, she realises she didn’t really know at all. Both poignant and compelling, the track has quickly become a favourite with fans while performing.
“Little Red Car” follows a packed summer for the 21 year old rising star and with much more on the horizon. Nia is opening for Jordan Rakei at The Royal Albert Hall (4th October), then embarking on a month long US & UK tour with British talent Elmiene.
Produced by Grammy and Ivor award winner Fraser T Smith (Adele, Stormzy), and written with Ed Thomas, Nia elaborates on “Little Red Car”;
“Little red car was one of them songs I just NEEDED to writeto allow myself to let go of a situation that was bittersweet to me. This song touches on both sides of the coin, the sweet memories and the bitter feelings let’s just say I think imma avoid guys w little red cars moving forward lmao”
Give Up The Fear Tracklist:
1. Little Red Car
2. Give Up The Fear
3. Reckless Soul
4. Personal
5. Don’t Cry
“Little Red Car” comes after the second iteration of “Personal” featuring Jamaican titan Popcaan, which saw Nia work with one of her heroes. “Personal” & its second iteration followed from the release of Nia’s debut single “Give Up The Fear”; a thoughtful and heartfelt offering which received huge support from the likes of NME, Line Of Best Fit, The Times, Wonderland, Rolling Stone and more.
Nia has been singing since her early years; writing songs from the age of 14, she soon learnt the guitar and piano, before attending a succession of prestigious music schools, including the Brit School, followed by ELAM. Her interest in music stemmed from her dad’s record collection playing around the house and she was brought up on a versatile musical diet listening to a range of artists from Aretha Franklin to Lauryn Hill, Adele, Amy Winehouse. “I would steal his iPod and learn the lyrics,” she recalls.
Nia soon started garnering buzz via her breathtaking covers and song clips on TikTok (her cover of Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain” has over 3 million views). She’s also a striking live performer having supported Mahalia in Manchester in 2021, then Tems at London’s iconic Koko, the following year. In 2023 she sold out her first ever solo show at BeauBeaus (she can namecheck its owner, renowned British artist Slawn, as a fan) – “I was always hustling to try to get on stage,” she grins. It’s evident that seeing the hustle and bustle around her, life in Brixton gave Nia a sense that there was always something she could be doing to make things happen.
Fast forward to now and Nia is able to present her art to the world. Powerful and technically impressive, there is a tender vulnerability threaded through her storytelling and although she may just be getting started, Nia’s songs already feel accomplished and full of heart. Further honing her live craft, Nia performed at Mahalia Presents at the Jazz Cafe, supported Pip Millett at Somerset House, supported Sasha Keable at Lafayette, played before SZA as BST, Hyde Park as well as at All Points East.
You can stream the new single ‘Little Red Car’ below!
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