“You know, sweetheart, one day you should settle down and marry a rich man. Listen, Mom, I am a rich man.”
With this iconic quote often attributed to Cher, rising artist Maxx Nies opens her powerful new single, “Rich Man,” an unapologetic celebration of female empowerment, independence, and inner strength in a world that still struggles to embrace bold women.
Driven by high-energy pop beats infused with electronic elements, the song’s production is sleek and dynamic, but it’s Maxx’s commanding vocals that take center stage, amplifying the song’s message of self-sufficiency.
“Men should be like sprinkles on ice cream. You don’t need them, but they can be fun. You are the ice cream, though, so you already have everything you really need on your own,” is how Maxx describes the spirit of the track, which isn’t just a catchy tune; it’s a mindset, a way of life.
Though she’s only 24, Maxx’s emotional depth is remarkably rare. She wrote her first song at just seven years old, inspired by the loss of her great-grandmother, and has since used songwriting as a powerful tool for self-expression.
After spending years in the competitive world of equestrian sports, she made the full leap into music in 2018. Her lyrics tackle complex topics such as mental health, depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual abuse, and the slow, painful process of rebuilding after trauma. Many of these themes stem from her own lived experiences, including a deeply personal story involving her father, which she has bravely shared with her audience.
Now based in New York City and signed to Connection Music Publishing, a division of Glassnote Records, Maxx has found both healing and purpose through her art. Her songs are raw, vulnerable, and fiercely honest, connecting with listeners who crave both emotional truth and sonic escape.
With “Rich Man,” Maxx Nies solidifies her mission: to remind women of their worth, not as someone’s other half, but as whole beings in themselves. She champions a narrative where self-trust, capability, and resilience are more than enough.
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