Nu Aspect
English musician (born 1997)
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Samuel "Sam" Higgins (born November 8, 1997),[2] known as Nu Aspect, is an English electronic artist and DJ.[3][4]
November 8, 1997[1]
He is best known for his house producing, and forms part of the roster of the Berlin-based independent label, Selected. Higgins has collaborated with artists such as Goodboys, Elderbrooke and TCTS, and has amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify, as of September 2024.[5]
Early life and career
Born in Bristol, England, Higgins first showed interest at music production when he was twelve years old.[4][6]
2017-2023: Career beginnings and breakthrough
He made his debut in the music scene, with the release of a remix of Chris Gresswell and Hayley S' "Deep Love", under the stage name of Nu Aspect.[7] A year later, Nu Aspect released his debut single, "Things I Said" in 2017, which was distributed by the UK record label, Selected.[8][9]
From 2020 to 2023, Higgins kept releasing several standalone singles under Selected, which helped him grow an audience on the House music genre, with tracks such as: "Strings Attached", "What's in My Head", "Words", and "Run".[10][11][12] On April 15, 2022, Higgins collaborated with JEWELS and MAGNUS in the single "Afterlife".[13] It was followed by "Sleepless" with AVAION and PaulWetz featuring yuma, which ended up becoming his most successful track to date on streaming platforms.[14][15]
2024-present: Tomorrowland and new music
In 2024, Higgins released the single "Take Me Home", in collaboration with TCTS and RAHH.[16] In May, Higgins released two singles, the first a collaboration with British singer, Jem Cooke, titled "Distraction",[17] which was followed by the single "Bloom Again".[18] In July, Aspect performed a live set at the Tomorrowland festival.[19] In September, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb on the song "Over The Edge".[20][21] At the end of the year on November 29, "Sweet Release" was released as the final single of the year.[22][23] "Blindspot" was released on March 28, making it his first release of 2025, it includes Goodboys, and AVAION as collaborators.[24] On May 16, Higgins released its follow-up single, "Watching Over You", featuring Marlo Rex.[25][26]
Artistry
Nu Aspect sound has been described as House, and Melodic Techno.[20] Higgins has recalled the music he grow-up on his city to such as house, early garage and UK bass records.[6] He has named electronic artists Tchami, Chris Lorenzo, and Gorgon City as influences to his music.[4]
Personal life
Higgins is currently studying at the University of Manchester.[27]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Things I Said" | 2017 | Non-album single | [28] |
| "Said to You" (with TRU Concept) |
[29] | ||
| "U" (with Ellis) |
[30] | ||
| "Love You No More" (with TRU Concept and JLV) |
[31] | ||
| "Jungle Vip" | 2019 | [32] | |
| "Light" | 2020 | [33] | |
| "What's in My Head" | 2021 | [34] | |
| "Run Deep" | [35] | ||
| "Something Real" | [36] | ||
| "Afterlife" (with JEWELS and MAGNUS) |
2022 | [37] | |
| "Sleepless" (featuring yuma.) [with AVAION and PaulWetz] |
[38] | ||
| "Strings Attached" (with Arkaden and Sam Welch) |
[39] | ||
| "Words" | [40] | ||
| "Miss You" (with Jamis and Poppy Baskcomb) |
2023 | [41] | |
| "If You Wanna" (with Coach Harrison) |
[42] | ||
| "Sinner" | [43] | ||
| "Run" (featuring Orem) |
[44] | ||
| "Take Me Home" (with TCTS and RAHH) |
2024 | [16] | |
| "Distraction" (with Jem Cooke) |
[45] | ||
| "Bloom Again" | [18] | ||
| "Over The Edge" (with Poppy Baskcomb) |
[46] | ||
| "Sweet Release" | [22] | ||
| "Blindspot" (with Goodboys and AVAION) |
2025 | [24] | |
| "Watching Over You" (featuring Marlo Rex) |
[25] | ||
| "Someone to Hold" (with Tudor) |
[47] |
Remixes
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Love (Nu Aspect Remix) | 2016 | Chris Gresswell & Hayley S | Non-album single | [7] |
| Difficult To Love (Nu Aspect Remix) | 2017 | Elderbrook | Difficult To Love (The Remixes) | [48] |
| Hot2Touch (Nu Aspect Remix) | Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex Aiono | I Remixed | [49] | |
| Instant Gratification (Nu Aspect Remix) | Miranda Glory | Non-album single | [50] | |
| Comfortable (Nu Aspect Remix) | 2018 | Steve Void & TELYKast featuring Natalie Major | Comfortable [Remixes, Vol. 1] | [51] |
| Otherside (Nu Aspect Remix) | 2019 | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Non-album single | [52] |