Episode 131 - Nia Marie
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Nia Marie began her music career at the early age of 6 years old. Starting with learning classical violin and later learning to play the piano, Music quickly became a constant in her life. Being surrounded by music of artists such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Carole King and Jill Scott helped to inspire Nia to tell stories of her own through song. At the age of 13, Nia ventured into the world of songwriting and singing. She pursued her songwriting career full time and graduated from Berklee College of Music.
Currently based in Queens, New York, Nia is making her mark on the music scene one step at a time. From collaborating with independent artists to working on her own up and coming releases, She is putting her own twist on today’s pop/R&B sound. Nia has been covered by outlets such as BuzzFeed, VoyageKC, Earmilk, and given an artist feature by the New York Film Music Foundation. With her hard hitting lyrics and soulful voice, Nia Marie is a name to watch out for.
