Listen: Nia Ray Debut EP What’s Love Anyways
Miami singer-songwriter Nia Ray releases her debut EP What’s Love Anyways.
The adroit singer fills her tracks with her unfiltered emotions. This purple-haired artist wears her heart on her sleeve for all to see. Pulling from experience, the six-song EP takes listeners through the journey of a rocky relationship. Nia Ray embeds hints of different melodic tempos on this project, making it an adventure for all to hear.
The EP takes off with an upbeat track "Sober," which reflects the giddy, child-like feel of a brand new love affair. Encouraging her love interest to find an exclusive space to revel in their connection, the lyrics demonstrate the fanatical, dreaminess felt that require the reassurance of its presence. The project plunges into a deeper emotional exposure that cracks the picture-perfect mask lovers wear.
Nia boldly shares her need for depth, long-lasting connection, and reassurance in this fleeting love.
This singer reveals her need for more quality time. No longer playing it “cool,” an ultimatum is made to declare the need for a deeper connection or the dismissal of the relationship. The melody blend heard on this song reels listeners into a rooted demand for the union. The ariose strings support Nia’s feathery vocals.
Temperatures rise as “Heat” starts to bellow through the sound system.
Unsure of what her leading desire is in the moment, this singer expresses her inner battle to receive more but stay oblivious to the truth.
“Nervous” expresses Nia’s urge to understand the current state of her relationship. Questioning her worth and the act that triggered her given treatment, this artist pours her heart onto the track.
Ending the project with “WLA” Nia regrets nothing. The experienced songwriter admits her love and imagines where she'd be, had her love been more platonic. The collection of work explores a love that starts in flames and ends in ice.
"Relationships are hard, but people always make love seem so easy." Nia Ray contributes.
Love; the story we'll all have to tell.
