With her new EP “Diary Is A Waste Of Paper”, the singer goes over everything she learned in her 22 years in what she considers an open letter to herself. This album feels like doing a sleepover with your girlfriends and getting to hear their advice on the problems you have going on. From body image issues to bad situationships, being overwhelmed by love and feeling confident, Nia goes over a wide range of themes and offers little pieces of wisdom on each of them. The artist claims that she knows who she is and most importantly, who she is working to become. This EP feels like one more stepping stone in her path to personal growth, that she is sharing with the rest of the world.

The album is defined by a suave tone and soft beats, creating an experimental musical universe that plays with R&B, rap and pop. Nia’s voice, defined by its melody and fluidity, is the centrepiece of all her songs and steals the show every single time. The result is a musical experience full of raw emotion and honesty, that offers a little peak in the singer’s intimate world. The title “Diary Is A Waste Of Paper” thus takes on more sense as you progress through the EP: why waste time on a diary when you can express the same emotions in an album?

The first title “Homage To My Hip Dips” starts off strong: “What do you want?” we hear a woman ask “Love. Love. But love for me first…”. The tone is set, Nia is here to spread confidence, self-love, and positive energy. This single is written as a letter to her younger sister and is here to offer some much-needed body positivity. Other titles like “S.I.S”, “wasting Time” and fan favourite “Since We Ain’t Together” explore the theme of relationships, and more specifically bad ones that should be dropped in order to grow. The final title “Coldharbour Lane” is a personal favourite, and concludes the EP beautifully with a transcending piece about strolling the streets with confidence, proud of the person you have become. Nia’s promise “You will find your peace” resonates like a prophecy filled with hope and positivity about the future.

Nia is a very promising emerging talent of R&B in London, and she is working hard on tours and other projects for her fans. Her ability to talk about relatable and moving subjects with honesty, mixed with her raw musical talent, can only guarantee that you will keep hearing about her in the years to come. She is active on her social media @niachennai, where you can keep an eye on her upcoming performances throughout London. And remember, don’t write about your problems in your diary, but sing them out loud!