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Samuel “Sam” Higgins (born November 8, 1997),[2] known as Nu Aspect, is an English electronic artist and DJ.[3][4]

He is best known for his house producing, and forms part of the roster of the Berlin-based independent label, Selected. Higgins has collaborated with artists such as Goodboys, Elderbrooke and TCTS, and has amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify, as of September 2024.[5]

Early life and career

Born in Bristol, England, Higgins first showed interest at music production when he was twelve years old.[4][6]

2017-2023: Career beginnings and breakthrough

He made his debut in the music scene, with the release of a remix of Chris Gresswell and Hayley S’ “Deep Love”, under the stage name of Nu Aspect.[7] A year later, Nu Aspect released his debut single, “Things I Said” in 2017, which was distributed by the UK record label, Selected.[8][9]

From 2020 to 2023, Higgins kept releasing several standalone singles under Selected, which helped him grow an audience on the House music genre, with tracks such as: “Strings Attached”, “What’s in My Head”, “Words”, and “Run”.[10][11][12] On April 15, 2022, Higgins collaborated with JEWELS and MAGNUS in the single “Afterlife”.[13] It was followed by “Sleepless” with AVAION and PaulWetz featuring yuma, which ended up becoming his most successful track to date on streaming platforms.[14][15]

2024-present: Tomorrowland and new music

In 2024, Higgins released the single “Take Me Home”, in collaboration with TCTS and RAHH.[16] In May, Higgins released two singles, the first a collaboration with British singer, Jem Cooke, titled “Distraction”,[17] which was followed by the single “Bloom Again”.[18] In July, Aspect performed a live set at the Tomorrowland festival.[19] In September, he collaborated with singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb on the song “Over The Edge”.[20][21] At the end of the year on November 29, “Sweet Release” was released as the final single of the year.[22][23] “Blindspot” was released on March 28, making it his first release of 2025, it includes Goodboys, and AVAION as collaborators.[24] On May 16, Higgins released its follow-up single, “Watching Over You”, featuring Marlo Rex.[25][26]

Artistry

Nu Aspect sound has been described as House, and Melodic Techno.[20] Higgins has recalled the music he grow-up on his city to such as house, early garage and UK bass records.[6] He has named electronic artists Tchami, Chris Lorenzo, and Gorgon City as influences to his music.[4]

Personal life

Higgins is currently studying at the University of Manchester.[27]

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, and originating album
Title Year Album Ref.
“Things I Said” 2017 Non-album single [28]
“Said to You”
(with TRU Concept) 		[29]
“U”
(with Ellis) 		[30]
“Love You No More”
(with TRU Concept and JLV) 		[31]
“Jungle Vip” 2019 [32]
“Light” 2020 [33]
“What’s in My Head” 2021 [34]
“Run Deep” [35]
“Something Real” [36]
“Afterlife”
(with JEWELS and MAGNUS) 		2022 [37]
“Sleepless”
(featuring yuma.) [with AVAION and PaulWetz] 		[38]
“Strings Attached”
(with Arkaden and Sam Welch) 		[39]
“Words” [40]
“Miss You”
(with Jamis and Poppy Baskcomb) 		2023 [41]
“If You Wanna”
(with Coach Harrison) 		[42]
“Sinner” [43]
“Run”
(featuring Orem) 		[44]
“Take Me Home”
(with TCTS and RAHH) 		2024 [16]
“Distraction”
(with Jem Cooke) 		[45]
“Bloom Again” [18]
“Over The Edge”
(with Poppy Baskcomb) 		[46]
“Sweet Release” [22]
“Blindspot”
(with Goodboys and AVAION) 		2025 [24]
“Watching Over You”
(featuring Marlo Rex) 		[25]
“Someone to Hold”
(with Tudor) 		[47]
“Called Your Name”
(with Jake Neumar) 		[48]
“Mind Illusion” 2026 [49]
“Reason” [50]

Remixes

Title Year Artist(s) Album Ref.
Deep Love (Nu Aspect Remix) 2016 Chris Gresswell & Hayley S Non-album single [7]
Difficult To Love (Nu Aspect Remix) 2017 Elderbrook Difficult To Love (The Remixes) [51]
Hot2Touch (Nu Aspect Remix) Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex Aiono I Remixed [52]
Instant Gratification (Nu Aspect Remix) Miranda Glory Non-album single [53]
Comfortable (Nu Aspect Remix) 2018 Steve Void & TELYKast featuring Natalie Major Comfortable [Remixes, Vol. 1] [54]
Otherside (Nu Aspect Remix) 2019 Red Hot Chili Peppers Non-album single [55]

Music videos

Title Year Director Ref.
“Sleepless” 2022 goodbyefuture [56]
“Strings Attached” Charlie Smith [57]
“Over The Edge” 2024 N/a [58]
“Sweet Release” [59]
“Blindspot” 2025 [60]

References

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  2. ^ “Nu Aspect – 26 years old today & the next single locked anynyone who can guess who this next one’s with might receive an early release present… ps they’re a certified trance legend”. Instagram. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
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  7. ^ a b Selected. (2016-08-06). Chris Gresswell & Hayley S – Deep Love (Nu Aspect Remix). Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ Selected. (2017-03-03). Nu Aspect – Things I Said. Retrieved 2025-03-30 – via YouTube.
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  13. ^ “Nu Aspect – Afterlife”. www.traxsource.com. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  14. ^ findyoursounds (2024-05-03). “Nu Aspect and Jem Cooke deliver an energizing dance anthem ‘Distraction’“. FindYourSounds. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
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  18. ^ a b “Bloom Again – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2024-05-24. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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  22. ^ a b “Sweet Release – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  23. ^ RecentMusic.com. RecentMusic – Nu Aspect New Releases. Retrieved 2025-03-30 – via recentmusic.com.
  24. ^ a b “Blindspot – Single by GOODBOYS, Nu Aspect & AVAION on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  25. ^ a b Selected. (2025-05-14). Nu Aspect – Watching Over You (ft. Marlo Rex). Retrieved 2025-05-16 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ “Nu Aspect, Marlo Rex – Watching Over You • EDM Sessions Radio”. edmsessions.com. 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  27. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2023-07-30). “Nu Aspect Returns With Infectious New Single ‘Sinner’“. Music + Essentials. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  28. ^ “Things I Said – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  29. ^ “Said to You – Single by Tru Concept & Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  30. ^ Monstercat Instinct (2021-07-06). Ellis & Nu Aspect – U (2017) [Monstercat Release]. Retrieved 2025-04-01 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ “Love You No More – Single by Tru Concept, JLV & Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  32. ^ “Jungle Vip – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2019-05-24. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  33. ^ “Light – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  34. ^ “What’s in My Head – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  35. ^ “Run Deep – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  36. ^ “Something Real – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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  38. ^ “Sleepless (feat. yuma.) – Single by AVAION, PaulWetz & Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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  40. ^ “Words – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  41. ^ “Miss You – Single by Nu Aspect, Jamis & Poppy Baskcomb on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  42. ^ “If You Wanna – Single by Nu Aspect & Coach Harrison on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  43. ^ “Sinner – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  44. ^ “Run (feat. Orem) – Single by ATB & Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
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  46. ^ “Over The Edge – Single by Nu Aspect & Poppy Baskcomb on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  47. ^ “Someone to Hold – Single by Nu Aspect & Tudor on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  48. ^ “Called Your Name – Single by Nu Aspect & Jake Neumar on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
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  50. ^ “Reason – Single by Nu Aspect on Apple Music”. Apple Music. 2026-03-27. Retrieved 2026-03-28.
  51. ^ Difficult to Love (Nu Aspect Remix) by Elderbrook on Apple Music, 2017-05-12, retrieved 2025-04-03
  52. ^ Hot2Touch (Nu Aspect Remix) by Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex Aiono on Apple Music, 2017-07-14, retrieved 2025-04-03
  53. ^ Instant Gratification (Nu Aspect Remix) by Miranda Glory & Nu Aspect on Apple Music, 2017-12-15, retrieved 2025-04-03
  54. ^ Comfortable (feat. Natalie Major) [Nu Aspect Remix] by Steve Void & TELYKAST on Apple Music, 2018-03-09, retrieved 2025-04-03
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  60. ^ Selected. (2025-03-26). Goodboys & Nu Aspect & AVAION – Blindspot. Retrieved 2025-04-01 – via YouTube.