Samuel Higgins (born November 8, 1997), known as Nu Aspect, is an English electronic music artist and DJ.
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, Elderbrook and TCTS, and has amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify, as of September 2024.
Early life and career Born in Bristol, England, Higgins first showed interest at music production when he was twelve years old.
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. A year later, Nu Aspect released his debut single, "Things I Said" in 2017, which was distributed by the UK record label Selected.
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". On April 15, 2022, Higgins collaborated with JEWELS and MAGNUS in the single "Afterlife". It was followed by "Sleepless" with AVAION and PaulWetz featuring yuma, which ended up becoming his most successful track to date on streaming platforms.
Since 2024: Tomorrowland and new music In 2024, Higgins released the single "Take Me Home", in collaboration with TCTS and RAHH. In May, Higgins released two singles, the first a collaboration with British singer, Jem Cooke, titled "Distraction", which was followed by the single "Bloom Again". In July, Aspect performed a live set at the Tomorrowland festival. In September, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb on the song "Over The Edge". At the end of the year on November 29, "Sweet Release" was released as the final single of the year. "Blindspot" was released on March 28, making it his first release of 2025, it includes Goodboys, and AVAION as collaborators. On May 16, Higgins released its follow-up single, "Watching Over You", featuring Marlo Rex.
Artistry Nu Aspect sound has been described as house and melodic techno. Higgins has recalled the music he grew up to, such as house, early garage and UK bass records. He has named electronic artists Tchami, Chris Lorenzo, and Gorgon City as influences to his music.
Personal life , Higgins is studying at the University of Manchester.
Discography
Singles +List of singles, showing year released, and originating albumTitleYearAlbumLabelRef."Things I Said"2017 rowspan="30" Selected."Said to You"(with TRU Concept)"U"(with Ellis)Monstercat"Love You No More"(with TRU Concept and JLV)Selected."Jungle Vip"2019Crucast"Light"2020Selected."What's in My Head"2021"Run Deep""Something Real""Afterlife"(with JEWELS and MAGNUS)2022"Sleepless"(featuring yuma.) [with AVAION and PaulWetz]"Strings Attached"(with Arkaden and Sam Welch)"Words""Miss You"(with Jamis and Poppy Baskcomb)2023"If You Wanna"(with Coach Harrison)"Sinner""Run"(featuring Orem)"Take Me Home"(with TCTS and RAHH)2024"Distraction"(with Jem Cooke)Tomorrowland and Selected."Bloom Again"Selected."Over The Edge"(with Poppy Baskcomb)"Sweet Release""Blindspot"(with Goodboys and AVAION)2025"Watching Over You"(featuring Marlo Rex)"Someone to Hold"(with Tudor)"Called Your Name"(with Jake Neumar)"Mind Illusion"2026Catch & Release"Reason"Selected."Dreaming""Moments"(featuring Orem)
Remixes +TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumRef.Deep Love (Nu Aspect Remix)2016Chris Gresswell & Hayley SDifficult To Love (Nu Aspect Remix)2017ElderbrookDifficult To Love (The Remixes)Hot2Touch (Nu Aspect Remix)Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex AionoI RemixedInstant Gratification (Nu Aspect Remix)Miranda GloryComfortable (Nu Aspect Remix)2018Steve Void & TELYKast featuring Natalie MajorComfortable [Remixes, Vol. 1]Otherside (Nu Aspect Remix)2019Red Hot Chili Peppers
Music videos +TitleYearDirectorRef."Sleepless"2022goodbyefuture"Strings Attached"Charlie Smith"Over The Edge"2024 rowspan="3" "Sweet Release""Blindspot"2025
References
External links
Nu Aspect on Apple Music
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