Nia Archives

Dehaney Nia Lishahn Hunt (born September 1999), known professionally as Nia Archives, is an English record producer, DJ, singer and songwriter. Born in Bradford in West Yorkshire, she moved to Leeds aged seven, out of the family home aged sixteen, and then to Greater Manchester, during which time she was inspired by jungle documentaries and the women within them. After moving to Hackney Wick for university, Hunt attracted attention for the self-released EPs Headz Gone West (2021), Forbidden Feelingz (2022) and Sunrise Bang Ur Head Against the Wall (2023), the latter of which topped the UK Dance Albums Chart. Hunt released her debut album Silence Is Loud in 2024 through Island, which peaked at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart. Hunt is generally regarded as being at the forefront of the post-2020 drum and bass revival.