The South African songstress channels the versatility and independence of the color red to inspire her new project.
Nayma Rias has always been musically talented. Hailing from Pretoria before moving to Johannesburg, the South African-based songstress was exposed to music from an early age. Having been inspired by movies such as High-School Musical and Cheetah and artists such as Rihanna and Beyonce, she started performing at family functions with her sister and cousin. This would be the beginning, as Nayma would write poetry and journals about her life and heartbreaks, which would later become the catalyst for songs she would soon decide to produce and release.
There is a deeply personal nature to Rias’s music that sets her apart. Her first EP, titled 'Get to Know Me,' was a collection of six songs, touching on her mental health struggles, heartbreak, love, and grief, providing listeners with what felt like a small but intimate window into her soul. This kind of intimacy drives Rias’s sound, and her new release, “Come Get It,” from her new EP 'RED,' is no different.
Over mellow, hazy, yet sensual R&B instrumentals, Rias entices her listeners deeper and deeper into the lush soundscape she has created. “Come Get It” is more than a simple love song; Rias touches on fear (“I mean I get it / You’re afraid of loving me”) and passion (“Can you run for me / like I'm your shawty baby”) in a personal way that only she can. One thing is for sure; Nayma Rias is one to watch for the future.
“Come Get It” is a lush, enticing tribute to the games we play and the euphoria we feel as we overcome our doubts and let ourselves be in the moment and free. Whenever the mood needs to be set, stream “Come Get It,” available on all streaming platforms, and check out the rest of the 'RED' EP; we promise you won’t regret it.
Welcome to BuzzMusic, Rias! We loved “Come Get It,” but the whole “RED” EP was definitely a bop. We have to ask, what was your favorite part of seeing your vision come to life on this project, and how did you choose the three tracks you decided to include on it?
Thank you so much for listening; I'm truly grateful!! My favorite part of seeing my vision come to life was people listening to my songs and resonating with my lyrics; it's so magical seeing the art you create touching people in all parts of the world how I choose my songs links to how my life. Is going and where my headspace is at. Everything I write comes from my past or present experience, so I decided to release RED because it was time to come out differently to show the world a different Nay. I had to trigger people's emotions, feelings, perceptions, etc.
So you mentioned you’re originally from Pretoria but moved to Johannesburg. What are your favorite parts about the music scenes in each city, and how do you think they contributed to your growth as an artist?
My favorite parts about the music scenes in Pretoria are the supportive, close-knit community; Pretoria really feels like home, and everyone makes you feel like you're a part of them; it's a small city and a warm and loving one too. Johannesburg isn't that music different, but it's a big and busy city that makes you almost feel small. Amapiano and hip-hop are the genres that dominate Johannesburg, some would say the whole of South Africa. Hence, it’s refreshing to move around and see contrasts within the cities. These contributed to my growth as a musician because I got exposed to different languages, cultures, and genres, which added to my creativity and flow. Networking with some of the greatest artists in these cities also brought a sense of security to my craft. If they could and still can, I know I can.
What kind of message do you want your music to bring to your fans?
I’d like my fans to resonate with my music individually; I want my music to bring out whatever it is they are feeling at that point in their lives, but most importantly, I want my music to tell a story, to bring out healing and help people deal with their identity, sexuality, grieving, etc.
So something we touched on a little bit is how personal your music is; you speak from the heart alot (using your poems and journals, for instance). We wanted to ask you to take us through your process for creating music and how important it is to have that personal touch in your music to you as an artist.
The way I create music varies; as you mentioned, I write poems, I cry, I pray, and I journal a lot, and doing all this helps me write from a deep place, which helps bring out a craft I am deeply passionate about. People must remember why they start doing things even when they get where they want to be. Creating music and writing is a healing method for me; it’s a celebratory method for me, so my fans must resonate with my music the same way it helps me get by every day. Having that personal touch doesn’t just keep me in check as to why I started doing this in the first place, but it makes me more human, real, and authentic.
What’s next for Nayma Rias? Do you have any major goals you want to accomplish this year?
What’s next for me? Well, more music, more success, more abundance in every form. One of my major goals is to create more shows and get locked in more in the studio to release more bangers! And lastly, stay focused on why I started so I don’t get distracted by the outside noise. I’m confident this is Nayma Rias year to blow up so the world can hear this new talent.
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