Kicking off its journey, the label will release the jungle track ‘Get Loose’ (featuring Cheetah) and introduce an NTS Radio residency.
Nia Archives has launched a brand-new record label called Up Ya Archives, dedicated to showcasing the next wave of producers pushing the boundaries of jungle and electronic music within the 150-170 BPM range. The label’s first release is a high-energy collaboration between Nia Archives and Bristol-based DJ/producer Cheetah, titled ‘Get Loose.’
The connection between Nia Archives and Cheetah began when she discovered his track ‘Spin Sugar’ on Bandcamp and included it in her debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix. Their creative partnership grew from there, with Cheetah joining her in the studio to work on edits for her upcoming tour.
The chemistry between them led to ‘Get Loose,’ a high-octane, soca-infused anthem built for the dancefloor, arriving just in time for summer. Alongside the release comes a rave-ready music video shot in an East London warehouse, capturing the raw energy of the scene with a mix of young and old ravers losing themselves to the music.
Cheetah described the track’s inspiration, saying, “It’s essentially an ode to soundsystem and party culture—that feeling of being completely locked in with the music, head buried in the rig, bass rattling your ribs. It’s simple but super energetic, and the lyrics are literally an instruction. We took huge inspiration from soca, letting those high-energy vocals drive the track.”
To further celebrate the label’s launch, Nia Archives is teaming up with NTS for a new monthly radio residency, Up Ya Archives Radio, which premiered on April 25. The first episode featured Nia and Cheetah in the studio together, introducing the label’s vision, spotlighting the community around it, teasing upcoming releases, and delivering a high-energy back-to-back DJ set.
The Up Ya Archives name is a nod to Nia’s own party series, which has been a staple in the UK rave scene since 2021. Known for its inclusive, high-vibe gatherings, the brand is set to make its festival debut this year with a stage takeover at All Points East in London during the Chase & Status-headlined day, bringing the label’s explosive energy to an even wider audience.
With Up Ya Archives, Nia Archives continues to solidify her role as a leading force in jungle’s revival, bridging the gap between the genre’s roots and its future. The label promises to be a hub for innovation, community, and unfiltered rave spirit, with more electrifying releases and events on the horizon.
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