Raye | |
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_(53120568405)_(cropped).jpg) Raye performing in 2023 | |
| Born | Rachel Agatha Keen 24 October 1997 |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Works | Discography |
| Awards | Full list |
| Musical career | |
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| Instrument | Vocals • keyboards |
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| Website | rayeofficial |
Rachel Agatha Keen (born 24 October 1997), known professionally as Raye, is an English singer-songwriter and rapper.[1] She first rose to prominence after signing with Polydor Records, and later her 2016 collaborations, "By Your Side" and "You Don't Know Me" with Jonas Blue and Jax Jones respectively. She also gained media attention following her departure from Polydor after the label allegedly refused to release her debut album.[2][3]
Her debut studio album, My 21st Century Blues (2023) was released independently to critical and commercial success, and won a total of six Brit Awards including the Brit Award for British Album of the Year at the 2024 BRIT Awards. The album's single, "Escapism", found viral success on TikTok before becoming her first song to top the UK Singles Chart. It also became her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2024, she received nominations for three Grammy Awards including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
Raye has also written songs for other acts, including Beyoncé, Little Mix, Rihanna, David Guetta, John Legend and Ellie Goulding.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (1 February 2023). "Raye speaks out on past "dangerous" drug use". NME. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Raye and Polydor split after claims record label wouldn't release debut album". 20 July 2021. Archived from the original on 28 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ Clarke, Patrick (30 June 2021). "Polydor records respond after RAYE says she hasn't "been allowed" to release her debut album". NME. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2024.