Free-thinking North London artist, Nicola Gaea, has unveiled her debut EP 'Rise,' offering listeners a soulful exploration of self-acceptance, spirituality, and healing.
Rooted in earthiness and influenced by soul, jazz, and UK garage, 'Rise' presents a captivating blend of genres across six tracks. Serving as Nicola Gaea's introduction to her world, mind, and reality, inviting listeners on a profound voyage of self-acceptance and spiritual awakening. Throughout her music, Gaea connects the mind, body, and soul, sharing her inspirations drawn from everyday life's wins, challenges, and experiences.
Opening with the powerful spoken-word intro 'Heal,' setting the tone for Gaea's expansive mindset, Gaea encourages listeners to love themselves and rise above life's trials. Adding a range of variety to the project with tracks like 'Distractions' and 'Pain & Pleasure' confronting the complexities of daily life, while 'Seasons' explores the cyclical nature of existence, Gaea intertwines themes of nature and life, offering subtle comparisons and reflections. Evoking moments of tranquillity and introspection, in tracks like "Blue Skies" and "Home", Gaea mirrors the EP's deeper messages of authenticity and vulnerability throughout the track.
Drawing from her Mediterranean and West-Indian heritage, she invites listeners to embark on a soul-stirring journey, making her an artist to watch in 2024.
