Give It Up

Nia Chennai left quite an impression on us last year (we even included her in our R&B Artists To Watch In 2025 article).

The London singer starts the year strong with an absolute gem, together with fellow UK r&b act Ella More. "Give It Up", albeit the seemingly negative title, is sweet, light & with a subtle tropical groove - making it one of the catchiest tunes you've heard in a while.

Nia explains how this came to life, “In 2023, me and Ella were both on the lineup for a show at London Kindred. After our sets, we just vibed and hung out, we both thought each other were dope. Later that year, I was jotting down a list of people I wanted to collab with, and Ella was the first name that came up. Making this track was so easygoing. Me and Ella just bounced ideas off each other, and it flowed like we had been friends for years. It was both our first female collab, so the energy was already high, it was good vibes from the start. When we got in the studio, we were just talking about life — how sometimes you really gotta stand on business and walk away from stuff that’s not serving you. That vibe really shaped the whole track.”

The single explores the themes of female empowerment, confidence, and the notion that often your needs are the most important thing. Nia continues, “I want people, especially women, to know that it’s more than okay to put yourself first. It’s about walking away from what doesn’t serve you without feeling bad about it. Know your worth and move with that confidence, but keep it real and true to who you are.”

Ella adds, “I’ve admired Nia’s artistry for a while, and collaborating with her firsthand has deepened my respect for her talent and vision. We made this song during our very first session together over a year ago. It felt so easy working with her and we creatively bounced off each other. I can’t wait for everyone to hear it and, hopefully, love it as much as we do!”