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Nu Aspect

Samuel "Sam" Higgins, known as Nu Aspect, is an English electronic artist and DJ.

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Nu Aspect
Also known asNu Aspect
Born
Samuel Higgins

(1997-11-08) November 8, 19971
OriginBristol, England
Genres
Occupations
Years active2017–present
LabelSelected.

Samuel "Sam" Higgins (born November 8, 1997),2 known as Nu Aspect, is an English electronic artist and DJ.34

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.46

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.89

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".101112 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.1415

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".2021 At the end of the year on November 29, "Sweet Release" was released as the final single of the year.2223 "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.2526

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

List of singles, showing year released, and originating album
Title Year Album Label Ref.
"Things I Said" 2017 Non-album single Selected. 28
"Said to You"
(with TRU Concept) 		29
"U"
(with Ellis) 		Monstercat 30
"Love You No More"
(with TRU Concept and JLV) 		Selected. 31
"Jungle Vip" 2019 Crucast 32
"Light" 2020 Selected. 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) 		Tomorrowland
and Selected. 		45
"Bloom Again" Selected. 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
"Called Your Name"
(with Jake Neumar) 		48
"Mind Illusion" 2026 Catch & Release 49
"Reason" Selected. 50
"Dreaming" 51

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) 52
Hot2Touch (Nu Aspect Remix) Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex Aiono I Remixed 53
Instant Gratification (Nu Aspect Remix) Miranda Glory Non-album single 54
Comfortable (Nu Aspect Remix) 2018 Steve Void & TELYKast featuring Natalie Major Comfortable [Remixes, Vol. 1] 55
Otherside (Nu Aspect Remix) 2019 Red Hot Chili Peppers Non-album single 56

Music videos

Title Year Director Ref.
"Sleepless" 2022 goodbyefuture 57
"Strings Attached" Charlie Smith 58
"Over The Edge" 2024 N/a 59
"Sweet Release" 60
"Blindspot" 2025 61
References

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