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Nia Andrews: Colours EP Available Now!

Last year we caught up with singer-songwriter Nia Andrews, and at that time she had completed penning a few tracks on Mark de Clive-Lowe’s critically-acclaimed album, Renegades. However, we knew Nia was at work on her own music project and we are happy to annouce its arrival!

Nia started her career in the music scene as an internationally touring background singer with heavy-hitters such as Janelle Monae, Lauryn Hill, and Common. She has penned vocals for underground phenoms including Blu, Joi Starr and Shafiq Husayn. Now with her debut EP, COLOURS, American singer/songwriter Nia Andrews is ready to take center stage.

From having graced the microphone behind Mary J. Blige or Bruno Mars at the Grammys, to leaving her raw emotion on the mic every month at a speakeasy in Venice or a smoky dive in New York (at the critically- acclaimed live-music event, CHURCH, by founder Mark de Clive-Lowe where Andrews is resident), the Los Angeles native heralds the many colors of her journey on her four-song debut.

Collaborating with Golden Globe nominated songwriter Andrea Remanda and producer Deron Johnson, Colours emerged from a sequence of writing sessions between this dynamic trio of very different writers. Together they have created an emotive, unified sound. An avid fan of Joni Mitchell’s lyricism and the arrangements of Charles Stepney, Andrews’ voice divulges her soul, jazz and folk roots, balanced with the lyrical ingenuity of the greats she reveres.

It’s a unique palette of both power and vulnerability; Colours transports the listener with the dreamy world that it paints.

Track Listing:

1. Colours

2. Made in America

3. Notes on a History

4. The Lovers

+ Digital Booklet

Available now via Bandcamp, iTunes and digital outlets worldwide.


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Waiting for the DJ…

LA Babies know that the weekend starts on Thursday night, and as we round the corner into spring there are many events that an Angeleno into the nightlife should pay attention to. So without further ado…

HIGH END STEREO: Our brother and friend, DJ A-Ski has been hard at work with his Monday and Tuesday events, and has now added a Thursday night for our listening pleasure. Taking place at Naya Sunset, High End Stereo will give you A-Ski on the ones and twos spinning soulful house, lounge, afro latin, funk and dance rhythms well into the night. Happy hour is from 6-8 with complimentary modern Indian appetizers from 9-10. This event has no cover and will rock your body until 2 in the morning. Hit up A-Ski for birthdays and special events!

High End Stereo NAYA SUNSET | 3705 West Sunset Blvd | SILVERLAKE, CA 90026

JIM KELLY: My usual Thursday night stomping ground is the Jim Kelly event with my buddy Garth Trinidad at the helm. Trinidad, along with Mateo Senolia and Kawai Matthews, have crafted a one-of-a-kind event that you have to see to believe. I could say a lot about JK, but it is best you see for yourself what happens behind the wooden door. Be prepared to unleash your inner freak, let your guard down, and get into some good vibes and great music. Catch this event while you can as it is a limited engagement. If you are looking for current radio hits and top 40, this event is NOT for you. Jim Kelly takes place at the infamous R Bar in Koreatown and entry is by password only. That’s right – get the password.

Jim Kelly R BAR | 3331 West 8th Street | LOS ANGELES, CA 90005

CHURCH: Tonight I’m taking a break from my usual spot to visit a once a month shindig called Church. Hosted by my friend Nia Andrews and her soon to be hubby Mark de Clive-Lowe, Church has quickly gained a reputation as the top body rock spot in Los Angeles. Church only happens every fourth Thursday of the month so catch it while it is here. Nia and Mark create their own vibe as a duo, but you never know what other music notables might grace the stage with them. Church happens at the Del Monte Speakeasy in Venice from 9 -1 and the entry fee is $5 before 10 and $7 after. I’ll see you there tonight!

CHURCH DEL MONTE SPEAKEASY | Basement 52 Windward Avenue | Venice, CA 90291


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A Chat With Nia Andrews (AUDIO)

Nia Andrews is quite the enchantress.

I had the good fortune of befriending Nia in college, the period where she was still honing her magic and though in its infancy, it was still pretty potent. Nia was the type of woman that traveled with a cloak of “feel good” wrapped around her, a feeling that left a lasting impression, and I recall a sense of bliss whenever we were in a common space. We connected on our shared affinity of the written word, music, art and life.

Fast forward a decade. Reconnecting with Nia put me in front of a woman who had come into her own. The magic remained, but had now evolved into something unsurprisingly extraordinary. Nia, always a writer, planted her feet in songwriting, took root there and her talent as both a writer and a singer has the attention of the music industry. On the horizon will be her greatest songwriting achievement to date: four tracks on international music artist, Mark de Clive-Lowe‘s latest album, Renegades. A sample of Nia’s work on this beautifully crafted project whets any good music lover’s appetite and makes one wonder what’s to come on Nia’s own album that is currently in the works.

Further, Nia and Mark co-host the Los Angeles event, CHURCH, a must-attend for any real music head. With Nia before the mic and Mark behind it , CHURCH is an enchanting live music experience that is incomparable to any other in the city. Deep into the night, CHURCH turns into a cold jam session/body rock – and you never know which of your favorite artists might end up in the house and on stage.

Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, Nia manages to handle this full plate while also maintaining the role of mother –  and speaks to us about how her life journey has led her to this place, the projects that she’s currently involved in and what’s next for her. Listen up!

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LA EVENTS: Nia Andrews

Singer/songwriter Nia Andrews will be making her debut performance at Angel’s Piano Bar & Supper Club on Sunday, July 18th at 7pm.

Nia, who has toured with Common and Lauryn Hill, will present a jazz-infused set of original material peppered with a few off-the-beaten path covers. Her perfomance will feature a rare appearance on acoustic piano with artist/producer Mark de Clive-Lowe. This event is free, so by all means, go and support this rising star!