Nia Archives (born 28 November 1999) is an English record producer, DJ and songwriter, noted for her work in the

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and drum and bass genres. In 2022, she received a

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, an

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, a DJ Mag Award, and a nomination for a

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Biography

Born in Bradford,

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, Archives grew up in

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until relocating to

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at the age of 16, where she gained interest in the rave scene. She is half- Jamaican. She self-released her first two extended plays (EPs), ''Headz Gone West'' (2021) and ''Forbidden Feelingz'' (2022), the latter of which received critical acclaim. Archives performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Awards and nominations

* 2022 – BBC Music Introducing Award for Artist of the Year * 2022 (third) – BBC Sound of 2023 * 2022 – DJ Mag Award for Best Breakthrough DJ *

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for Best Dance/Electronic Act *

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for Best Producer *

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(nominated) –

Brit Award for Rising Star The Rising Star Award (previously Critics' Choice Award) is an award given by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), an organisation which represents record companies and artists in the United Kingdom. The accolade is presented at the Brit Awards ...

References

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