Since emerging with the alternative indie smarts of searing debut single ‘Slip!’ in 2021, and vibrant, varied first EP ‘We Speak of Tides’ shortly after, the London-born artist Aziya has been cementing herself as a musical triple-threat. Influenced by the multiple talents of childhood hero Prince, she’s an artist with naturally powerful vocals, but also a deft and enviable mastery of her guitar and an increasingly independent grip on production. Last year also saw Aziya support the likes of Florence & the Machine at the O2 Arena, as well as support tours with Nova Twins and The Vaccines. Heading into her next phase with a second project set for release later this year, she’s already carving out an ambitious space for herself where she can create with complete artistic control. Aziya’s determined to cement herself as a musical all-rounder. Picking up a guitar at age 10 and beginning to write her own music shortly after, she spent the time since graduating school in 2018 honing her craft, learning to produce and becoming a force to be reckoned with - both vocally and instrumentally. Inspired by a set of strong-minded musical heroes including Patti Smith, Tame Impala, and Prince, she has all the preparation, personality, and power to make her own mark. “A lot of the hunger comes from me wanting to change the norm and make it clear to people that hear my music that it’s me writing and playing,” she nods. “I want to be the artist that I didn’t get to see growing up.”
