AKIA ft: Aaron Page - STUPID (Single)

Fresh off the momentum of her breakthrough EP CRAZY the second chapter of her shimmering DUMBCRAZYSTUPID trilogy AKIA returns with the bold new single from its final instalment STUPID. It’s a track that firmly cements her as one of the most magnetic new voices redefining R&B right now.

Earlier this year she teamed up with Apple Music for a Freedom Songs feature for Black Music Month, and as part of the same camp that launched Atlanta heavyweights JID and EarthGang, AKIA’s profile has been rising on both sides of the Atlantic. Tastemakers from Wonderland and Billboard to Vibe and COLORS Berlin have already taken notice Wonderland even calling her a “force in modern R&B”.

Her latest release “Side Bitch SZN” is a sleek standout: crisp percussion, soft piano flourishes and simmering synths set the stage for AKIA and Aaron Page to exchange verses that balance vulnerability with playful confidence. It’s clean, magnetic and effortlessly re-playable.

Born in Forrest City Arkansas, AKIA first caught attention through viral livestreams showcasing her raw stripped back vocals. That unfiltered talent led to collaborations with GloRilla and co signs from industry titans like Jermaine Dupri TM88 and Stevie J, before she signed with Sincethe80s the home of JID and EarthGang.

Since then, she’s pulled in millions of streams with fan favourites like “DND”, “Pajamas” and “Back In Bed” continuing to rack up numbers. A standout set at J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival further fuelled the buzz as she builds towards her next project.

With more music slated for 2025 and a potential London date on the horizon, AKIA is stepping confidently into the global spotlight. Pure vocal ability, sensuality and razor sharp charisma make her one of the most exciting new forces in R&B today.