Raye Explained

Raye
Birth Name:Rachel Agatha Keen
Birth Date:1997 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Tooting, London, England
Relatives:Abby-Lynn Keen (sister)
Years Active:2014–present
Works:Discography
Awards:Full list
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Instrument:Vocals

Rachel Agatha Keen (born 24 October 1997), known professionally as Raye (pronounced as /en/), is a British singer-songwriter and record producer. She first rose to prominence after signing with Polydor Records and providing guest vocals for Jonas Blue's song "By Your Side" (2016), which became her first entry on the UK singles chart. Raye subsequently released several extended plays, as well as the project Euphoric Sad Songs (2020), which features the UK top-ten single "Secrets". She gained media attention with her departure from Polydor, which allegedly refused to release her debut studio album.

Raye independently released her debut studio album, My 21st Century Blues (2023), to critical acclaim. Its third single, "Escapism", gained popularity in social media and became her first song to top the UK singles chart and enter the US Billboard Hot 100. At the Brit Awards 2024, Raye won six categories including British Artist of the Year, breaking the record for the artist with the most awards received in a single ceremony. She also became the first female recipient of the Brit Award for Songwriter of the Year. Raye received three nominations at the Grammy Awards 2025 including Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical. In 2025, she released the single "Where Is My Husband!", which became her second chart-topper in the UK and reached the top five in several other countries.

Lyrically focusing on her own struggles and contemporary issues, the majority of Raye's genre-blending music is influenced by jazz, while also incorporating R&B, pop, soul, and dance. Outside of her own discography, Raye has also co-written songs for other musicians, such as Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Halle Bailey, Jade Thirlwall, John Legend, and Little Mix.

Early life

Raye was born as Rachel Agatha Keen on 24 October 1997 in Tooting, London,[1] to a Ghanaian-Swiss mother who is a mental health worker, and an English father from Yorkshire.[2] She has three younger sisters: the songwriter Abby-Lynn, the musician Lauren, and Katelyn.[3] [1] As a child, Raye frequently attended church where her mother sang in the choir and her father was the musical director.[4] Raye and her family later moved to Croydon, South London, where she grew up and studied at Woodcote High School.[1]

Surrounded by music, Raye first showed interest in becoming a recording artist at the age of eight.[5] She wrote her first song for a concert in Year 6 and performed it at the Southwark Cathedral, after her father taught her how to play the piano.[2] At age 14, Raye was chosen to enter the BRIT School, where she studied for two years before dropping out due to feeling "confined".[5] [1] She spent most of her teenage years learning how to write songs professionally in studio sessions on the weekends.[6] [2]

Career

2014–2018: Early career and breakthrough

In November 2014, at the age of 17, Raye independently uploaded her debut extended play (EP), Welcome to the Winter, to SoundCloud.[7] [2] [8] She wrote, recorded, and co-produced the seven tracks included on the track listing.[8] [7] Olly Alexander, the then-lead singer of the English band Years & Years, discovered the EP's single "Hotbox" through Hype Machine and sent it to the record label he was signed to, Polydor Records.[9] Raye signed a contract with them thereafter.[6] In 2015, she released the single "Alien" featuring Avelino and covered the Years & Years song "Shine", later opening for the band's show at Shepherd's Bush Empire.[10]

Raye's following EP, Second, was released in August 2016 through Polydor.[11] She co-wrote its single "I, U, Us" with the singers Noonie Bao and Charli XCX; the latter also directed the song's music video.[12] The same year, Raye featured on Jonas Blue's "By Your Side" and Jax Jones's "You Don't Know Me", which respectively reached numbers 15 and 3 on the UK singles chart.[13] [14] "By Your Side" became her first song to enter the chart.[15] Months later, she served as an opening act for a concert tour by the singer Jess Glynne.[16] [17]

Raye performed at the club XOYO in London in February 2017, receiving positive reviews from publications; The Line of Best Fit described her as "a pop powerhouse worth keeping an eye on".[18] [19] She worked on Charli XCX's "After the Afterparty", and appeared on the "VIP" remix to the song with the singer Rita Ora and the rapper Stefflon Don.[5] [20] Raye starred on the music video for the Stormzy song "Big For Your Boots" in the same month,[21] and featured on the track "Dreamer" from Charli XCX's collaborative project Number 1 Angel (2017).[22] The singles "The Line" and "Decline" were also released in 2017; the latter featured the singer Mr Eazi.[23] [6] Her third EP, Side Tape, premiered in 2018,[24] following the release of the single "Cigarette", in collaboration with the singer Mabel and Don.[25] In parallel, Raye received writing credits on songs by the girl group Little Mix and the singer John Legend.[24] In June, Raye performed at the Summertime Ball in London, held by the radio network Capital.[26] Later in 2018, she released a stand-alone single dedicated to her friends and supported Ora and the singer-songwriter Halsey on their respective concert tours.[27] [28] [29] Raye embarked on her first headlining tour at the end of the year.[30]

2019–2021: Euphoric Sad Songs and departure from Polydor

In 2019, Raye featured on Odunsi the Engine's song "Tipsy" and David Guetta's song "Stay (Don't Go Away)", released in March and May, respectively.[31] [32] The latter became Raye's first number-one song on Billboard US Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart.[33] She supported the singer Khalid on his Free Spirit World Tour.[34] Raye co-wrote the track "Bigger" by the singer Beyoncé, which featured on the soundtrack album , released in July 2019. BBC News believed that it was "arguably her biggest song-writing credit" at the time.[35] Between August and November 2019, Raye released the solo single "Love Me Again" and the collaboration "Make It to Heaven" with Guetta and the producer Morten.[36]

In early 2020, Raye released "Tequila" in collaboration with Jax Jones and the DJ Martin Solveig, and "Secrets" with the DJ Regard.[37] "Secrets" peaked at number six in the United Kingdom and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[13] [38] In July 2020, Raye released "Natalie Don't",[37] which preceded her project Euphoric Sad Songs, released in November. It included previously released songs alongside the singles "Love of Your Life" and "Regardless", the latter in collaboration with Rudimental.[39] [40] The project centred on the stages of grief.[40] The critic Rachel Aroesti from The Guardian gave it a mixed review; she opined it lives up to its title but lacks personality.[41]

Raye, the DJ Joel Corry, and Guetta released the collaborative single "Bed" in February 2021.[42] The song peaked at number three on the UK singles chart, becoming Raye's highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart at the time.[13] Additionally, it topped the US Dance/Mix Show Airplay.[43] She co-wrote and co-produced the song "Let Them Know" by Mabel.[44] In June 2021, Raye released "Call On Me", a song written for her sister and intended to serve as the lead single for her debut studio album.[45] Later that month, she revealed that Polydor Records had been withholding her debut album for several years.[46] [47] [48] The statement received support from fellow artists including Charli XCX, MNEK, and Rina Sawayama.[49] Following this, Raye went on a hiatus,[50] and later announced that she had parted ways with the label to work as an independent artist.[51] Raye closed the year performing her Euphoric Sad Show headline UK and Ireland tour.[52]

2022–2024: My 21st Century Blues and international recognition

Raye was signed to the distribution company Human Re Sources in mid-2022,[53] and began to own her master recordings.[54] On 30 June, she released her first independent single following her departure from Polydor, "Hard Out Here", alongside a music video depicting the early stages of an artist.[55] [56] The second single, "Black Mascara", was released in August 2022,[57] and was followed by a dual single in October: "Escapism", featuring the rapper 070 Shake, and "The Thrill is Gone".[58] All singles were part of Raye's debut studio album, My 21st Century Blues, which was released in February 2023.[59] The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart,[13] and was met with acclaim from music critics.[60] [61] [62]

In support of My 21st Century Blues, Raye embarked on a mini tour entitled The Story So Far, which marked her first headlining shows in Europe and North America.[63] This was followed by the My 21st Century Blues Tour from February 2023 to February 2024.[64] [65] "Escapism" went viral on social media and became Raye's first number-one song in the UK, three months after its original release.[66] [67] It also made her appear on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the first time.[68] By the end of 2023, My 21st Century Blues had sold more than 60,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[2] Billboard Kyle Denis said that she gained "not just a successful album era, but also a devoted fan base and solidified career".[69]

Throughout 2023, Raye opened for Lewis Capaldi's Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent Tour in the UK,[70] Kali Uchis's Red Moon in Venus Tour in North America,[66] [71] and SZA's SOS Tour in Europe.[72] In American television, Raye sang tracks from My 21st Century Blues at programs such as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[73] She also performed at the Glastonbury Festival 2023.[74] "Prada" (2023), a collaboration with Cassö and D-Block Europe, reached number two on the UK singles chart and peaked atop the UK Dance Singles Chart for 31 weeks,[75] later receiving a triple platinum certification from the BPI.[76] In October 2023, Raye released her first live album, My 21st Century Symphony (Live at the Royal Albert Hall), recorded at the Royal Albert Hall alongside the Heritage Orchestra and the Flames Collective.[77]

Raye performed a medley of some of her songs at the Brit Awards 2024.[78] She was one of the songwriters on the song "Riiverdance" from Beyoncé's country music-inspired album Cowboy Carter (2024).[79] On 6 April 2024, Raye appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, alongside host Kristen Wiig;[80] she performed "Escapism" and "Worth It", while also previewing an unreleased song, which was tentatively titled "Let There Be Light" by media publications,[81] before being eventually released as the three-act single "Genesis" on 7 June.[82] On 25 May 2024, Raye performed her first festival headline slot at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton.[83] She served as an opening act for Taylor Swift's the Eras Tour at the final Wembley Stadium show in August 2024.[84] Raye collaborated with the rapper Central Cee on the track "Moi", on which both artists sing and rap in English and French.[85] On 13 September, she surprise-released her second live album, Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, featuring seven tracks recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival, including a cover version of the James Brown song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" (1966).[86] Months later, Raye revealed that her car was stolen along with finished lyrics for tracks from her upcoming second studio album.[87]

2025–present: This Music May Contain Hope

Raye sang "Oscar Winning Tears" at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2025, as part of a medley performed by nominees for the Best New Artist category.[88] The same month, she featured on Lisa's single "Born Again" along with Doja Cat.[89] At the Academy Awards 2025, Raye performed Adele's "Skyfall" (2012) as part of a medley in honour to the James Bond franchise.[90] She collaborated with Mark Ronson on "Suzanne", which premiered in June 2025 as part of a music program led by the watch brand Audemars Piguet.[91] She co-wrote four tracks on Halle Bailey's album Love?... or Something Like It (2025),[92] and co-wrote and co-produced some tracks on Jade Thirlwall's album That's Showbiz Baby (2025).[93]

In June 2025, Raye debuted two unreleased tracks at her performance at the Glastonbury Festival 2025, including "Where Is My Husband!".[94] [95] That song was released on 19 September 2025, as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, This Music May Contain Hope, which was made available for pre-order and is set for release on 27 March 2026.[96] [97] "Where Is My Husband!" became Raye's second chart-topper in the UK[98] and reached the top five in several other countries including Australia,[99] Austria,[100] Germany,[101] and Ireland.[102] Raye embarked on a concert tour entitled This Tour May Contain New Music in January 2026, which is set to conclude in May of the same year. The tour will span 51 shows across Europe and North America.[103] Raye is set to serve as an opening act for Bruno Mars's the Romantic Tour from August to October 2026.[104]

Artistry

Music journalists have described Raye as a singer-songwriter, while additionally categorizing her as a record producer.[105] [106] [107] She is known for her music spanning a variety of genres;[108] critics have predominantly identified it as R&B, pop, jazz, soul, and dance. She has stated that jazz is one of her favourite music genres,[109] which she first discovered through the musicians Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.[110] Raye grew up listening to artists such as Jill Scott,[111] [110] James Brown, Nina Simone, and Alicia Keys.[112] She also incorporated the music of Stevie Wonder and Wet Wet Wet, of whom her father was a fan,[113] and has expressed admiration for Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera.[55] [114]

Raye explored R&B and electronic music on her EP Welcome to the Winter.[6] [8] "Hotbox", one of its songs, was influenced by progressive R&B artists, including Jhené Aiko and Frank Ocean.[2] According to Raye, Polydor pressured her to release "chart-friendly dance tracks".[54] She then struggled with her own identity, saying that she "didn't know who [she] was" musically, retrospectively believing that her music was not consistent.[51] On My 21st Century Blues, Raye experimented with elements of soul, blues, rap, R&B, hip-hop, pop, gospel, and doo-wop. In one of the three parts of "Genesis", she blended the album's genres while also adding a big band instrumental.[115]

Raye has explored personal and contemporary issues in her music's lyrics. Her first song "Hotbox" describes her first use of marijuana, and she has written about similar encounters in the subsequent years, including on her debut album.[116] My 21st Century Blues contains recurrent themes such as drug addictions, self-insecurities, and sexual assault.[117] [118] On "Ice Cream Man", Raye sings about her experience being abused by a record producer as a teenager,[105] while on "Body Dysmorphia" she describes her relationship with disordered eating.[119] On "Genesis"—influenced by the Nina Simone quote "It is an artist's duty to reflect the times"—Raye deals with social media and global issues.[120]

Raye frequently performs barefoot on stage.[121] [122]

Achievements

See main article: List of awards and nominations received by Raye.

Throughout her career, Raye has won seven Brit Awards,[123] [124] four Global Awards,[125] [126] two Ivor Novello Awards,[127] [128] and two MTV Europe Music Awards—one as part of Artists for Grenfell.[129] [130] In 2019, she was given a BMI London Award for her "groundbreaking artistry, creative vision and impact on the future of music".[131] She was one of the first recipients of the Brits Billion Award.[132] Raye has also won a South Bank Sky Arts Award and a MOBO Award.[133] [134] Raye was included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 (Europe category) list in 2023,[135] as well as BBC's lists Sound of 2017 and 100 Women 2024.[5] [136] She was named Musician of the Year at Harper's Bazaar Woman of the Year 2024 event.[137]

In 2023, My 21st Century Blues was shortlisted for a Mercury Prize.[138] At the 2024 edition of the Brit Awards, Raye broke the record for the artist with the most wins at a single ceremony, receiving British Artist of the Year, Best New Artist, Songwriter of the Year—becoming the first female recipient—Best R&B Act, British Album of the Year (for My 21st Century Blues), and Song of the Year (for "Escapism").[139] [140] [141] She was nominated for three Grammy Awards at the 67th ceremony including Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical.[142] In 2026, Raye was awarded the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award by the Recording Academy for her songwriting on "Ice Cream Man".[143]

Discography

See main article: Raye discography.

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Filmography

Television performances! Year! Title! Role! Notes
2024Saturday Night LiveHerselfMusical guest (season 49, episode 16)
2025Black RabbitHerselfGuest role[144]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burrell . Jessica . Raye: 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Brit Award-Winning Singer . . 15 January 2025 . 22 March 2024 . 1 May 2024 . https://archive.today/20240501135740/https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a60266712/raye-things-you-didnt-know/ . live.
  2. Web site: Savage . Mark . Raye's Path to the Brits: 'It's Not Been the Simplest Story' . . 15 January 2025 . 2 March 2024 . 29 February 2024 . https://archive.today/20240229160311/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68385750 . live.
  3. Web site: Smith . Mischa Anouk . Raye Says Music Is Her Medicine—It's Also the Reason She Self-Medicated for So Long . . 15 January 2025 . 30 December 2024 . 15 January 2025 . https://archive.today/20250115055343/https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/people/raye-my-life-in-sisterhood . live.
  4. Web site: Savage . Mark . Raye: 'My Drug Use Got Pretty Deep and Really Dangerous' . . 15 January 2025 . 1 February 2023 . 15 January 2025 . https://archive.today/20250115062855/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64468448 . live.
  5. Web site: BBC Sound of 2017: Raye Interview . Mark . Savage . 4 January 2017 . 18 July 2020 . . 24 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220324144542/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38402963 . live.
  6. Web site: Cliff . Aimee . Raye Is Going To Be a Star on Her Own Terms . . 13 January 2023 . 24 November 2017 . 13 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230113181857/https://www.thefader.com/2017/11/24/raye-interview-gen-f . live.
  7. Web site: Day . Laurence . Stream Raye's Welcome to the Winter EP Exclusively on Best Fit . . 15 January 2025 . 19 November 2014 . 22 November 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141122090329/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/stream-rayes-welcome-to-the-winter-ep-exclusively-on-best-fit . live.
  8. Web site: Murray . Robin . Stream: Raye – 'Welcome to the Winter' . . 15 January 2025 . 5 December 2014 . 25 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161025080222/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/stream-raye-welcome-to-the-winter/ . live.
  9. Web site: Bell . Crystal . Raye's Perfect Blues . . 15 January 2025 . 9 February 2023 . 21 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241121231215/https://www.papermag.com/raye-my-21st-century-blues . live.
  10. Web site: Day . Laurence . Raye Covers Years & Years' "Shine" Ahead of Shepherds Bush Empire Support Slot Tomorrow (12 June) . . 16 January 2025 . 11 June 2015 . 24 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240824014032/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/raye-covers-years-years-shine-ahead-of-shepherds-bush-empire-support-slot . live.
  11. Web site: Cliff . Aimee . Watch the Charli XCX-Directed Video for 18-Year-Old Singer Raye's "I, U, Us" . . 16 January 2025 . 11 August 2016 . 3 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241203173341/https://www.thefader.com/2016/08/11/raye-i-u-us-video-charli-xcx . live.
  12. Web site: Helman . Peter . Raye – "I, U, Us" Video (Dir. Charli XCX) . . 16 January 2025 . 13 August 2016 . 21 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230721194256/https://www.stereogum.com/1893799/raye-i-u-us-video-dir-charli-xcx/music/ . live.
  13. Web site: Raye Songs and Albums Full Official Chart history . . 16 January 2025 . 5 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250105111705/https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/50464/raye/ . live.
  14. Web site: Savage . Mark . Raye: Pop Star Hits Number One After Gaining Independence from Major Label . . 16 January 2025 . 6 January 2023 . 9 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250109003515/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64189872 . live.
  15. Web site: Smith . Carl . Raye Celebrates Her First-Ever Top 10 Single as a Solo Artist with Escapism.: "It's Such a Blessing" . . 16 January 2025 . 2 December 2022 . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111055212/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/raye-celebrates-her-first-ever-top-10-single-as-a-solo-artist-with-escapism-its-such-a-blessing__38007/ . live.
  16. Web site: Smyth . David . Raye, Tour Review: Star in the Making Who's Keen to Learn Her Trade . . 16 January 2025 . 10 February 2017 . 20 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231220160151/https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/raye-tour-review-star-in-the-making-who-s-keen-to-learn-her-trade-a3463766.html . live.
  17. Raye . raye . 793123330345738241 . @JessGlynne #takemehometour see you there.
  18. Web site: Maher . Amelia . Raye Lives Up to the Hype at XOYO . . 16 January 2025 . 10 February 2017 . 15 August 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200815143018/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/reviews/live-reviews/raye-lives-up-to-the-hype-at-xoyo . live.
  19. Web site: Sullivan . Caroline . Raye Review – Charm and Tunes from an Extrovert Anti-Diva . . 16 January 2025 . 10 February 2017 . 26 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240326135754/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/feb/10/raye-review-xoyo-london . live.
  20. Web site: Charli XCX Unveils Another Version of 'After The Afterparty', Now Featuring Raye and Rita Ora . . 16 January 2025 . 3 February 2017 . 16 January 2025 . https://archive.today/20250116212555/https://diymag.com/news/charli-xcx-after-the-afterparty-now-featuring-raye-and-rita-ora . live.
  21. Web site: Cliff . Aimee . A Brief Guide to All the Boss Ladies in Stormzy's New Video . . 16 January 2025 . 3 February 2017 . 10 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210044402/http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/03/stormzy-big-for-your-boots . live.
  22. Blistein . Jon . Charli XCX Unveils Three Bombastic Songs From New Mixtape . . 16 January 2025 . 7 March 2017 . 7 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250107031342/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/charli-xcx-unveils-three-bombastic-songs-from-new-mixtape-112357/ . live . limited.
  23. Web site: Cliff . Aimee . Raye Flips a Middle Finger to Double Standards in Her New Video "The Line" . . 16 January 2025 . 19 May 2017 . 25 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241225124812/http://www.thefader.com/2017/05/19/raye-the-line-video . live.
  24. Web site: Mylrea . Hannah . Raye: The Pop Whisperer Talks New EP, Writing for John Legend and Using Her Platform for Good . . 16 January 2025 . 25 June 2018 . 4 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704085523/https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/raye-interview-side-tape-2343724-2343724 . live.
  25. Web site: Renshaw . David . U.K. Trio Raye, Mabel, and Stefflon Don Connect on "Cigarette" . . 16 January 2025 . 23 February 2018 . 14 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250114125843/https://www.thefader.com/2018/02/23/raye-mabel-stefflon-don-cigarette . live.
  26. Web site: Raye Smashed It with Her Soulful Version of 'Decline' at the Summertime Ball! . . 16 January 2025 . 9 June 2018 . 1 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231001050712/https://www.capitalfm.com/artists/raye/summertime-ball-2018-set-list/ . live.
  27. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Reveals New Single "Friends" . . 16 January 2025 . 6 July 2018 . 24 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240824014032/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-reveals-new-single-friends . live.
  28. Jones . Abby . Halsey Announces Final Installment of Hopeless Fountain Kingdom World Tour . . 16 January 2025 . 26 March 2018 . 28 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241228123026/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/halsey-announces-hopeless-fountain-kingdom-tour-8260970/ . live.
  29. Web site: Brooks . Hayden . Halsey Recruits Lauren Jauregui, Kehlani & More for Final Tour Leg . . 16 January 2025 . 27 March 2018 . 17 January 2025 . https://archive.today/20250117002833/https://www.iheart.com/alternate/amp/2018-03-27-halsey-recruits-lauren-jauregui-kehlani-more-for-final-tour-leg/ . live.
  30. Live Nation UK . Live Nation UK . LiveNationUK . 1017715515387731968 . ON SALE: Don't miss @raye on her FIRST EVER headline tour this October and November.
  31. Web site: Storm . Camille . Odunsi the Engine and RAYE's "Tipsy" Is an Intoxicating Rush . . 16 January 2025 . 12 March 2019 . 30 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240530221019/http://www.thefader.com/2019/03/12/odunsi-the-engine-premiere-tipsy-feat-raye . live.
  32. Bein . Kat . David Guetta and Raye's Latest Groove Will Make You 'Stay': Listen . . 16 January 2025 . 9 May 2019 . 7 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007135638/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/david-guetta-raye-stay-dont-go-away-8510809/ . live.
  33. David Guetta Gets 8th No. 1 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart With 'Stay (Don't Go Away)' . . Murray . Gordon . 11 July 2019 . 1 August 2019 . 29 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241129063422/https://www.billboard.com/pro/david-guetta-eighth-number-1-dance-mix-show-airplay-chart/ . live . limited.
  34. Web site: Soormally . Sabrina . Five Minutes with Raye Before the British Fashion Awards . . 16 January 2025 . 4 December 2019 . 1 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201155139/https://www.clashmusic.com/fashion/five-minutes-with-raye-before-the-british-fashion-awards . live.
  35. Web site: Beyoncé Lion King Album: The Young Brit Who Wrote the First Track . . 16 January 2025 . 22 July 2019 . 3 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203160509/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49065655 . live.
  36. Web site: White . Jack . Raye Talks New Single Love Me Again and Writing for Beyonce: "I've Earned the Right to Put Out an Album" . . 16 January 2025 . 2 August 2019 . 18 February 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210218023343/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/raye-talks-new-single-love-me-again-and-writing-for-beyonce-ive-earned-the-right-to-put-out-an-album__26983/ . live.
  37. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Unveils New Banger "Natalie Don't" . . 16 January 2025 . 10 July 2020 . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111043427/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-unveils-new-banger-natalie-dont . live.
  38. Web site: Regard & Raye – Secrets . . 16 January 2025 . 9 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241209003616/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/5746-5307-1 . live.
  39. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Shares New Disco Anthem "Love of Your Life" . . 6 November 2020 . 19 March 2021 . 25 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125084135/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-shares-new-disco-anthem-love-of-your-life . live.
  40. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Drops Surprise Mini-Album Euphoric Sad Songs . . 16 January 2025 . 20 November 2020 . 30 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241130171303/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-drops-surprise-mini-album-euphoric-sad-songs . live.
  41. Web site: Raye: Euphoric Sad Songs Review . Rachel . Aroesti . 20 November 2020 . . 16 January 2025 . 27 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201127235737/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/nov/20/raye-euphoric-sad-songs-review . live.
  42. Web site: Copsey . Rob . Joel Corry Teams Up with David Guetta and RAYE on BED: 'It's the Official Baby-Making Banger' . . 16 January 2025 . 26 February 2021 . 15 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240715111914/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/joel-corry-teams-up-with-david-guetta-and-raye-on-bed-its-the-official-baby-making-banger__32545/ . live.
  43. Murray . Gordon . Joel Corry, Raye & David Guetta Get Comfy Atop Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart with 'Bed' . . 16 January 2025 . 22 April 2021 . 23 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230223143553/https://www.billboard.com/pro/joel-corry-raye-david-guetta-bed-top-dance-mix-show-airplay-chart/ . live . limited.
  44. Web site: Murray . Robin . Mabel's 'Let Them Know' Is an Out and Out Banger . . 16 January 2025 . 18 June 2021 . 12 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250112201316/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/mabels-let-them-know-is-an-out-and-out-banger/ . live.
  45. Web site: Richards . Will . Raye Shares New Track 'Call On Me', Written for her Sister . . 16 January 2025 . 13 June 2021 . 4 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241204122915/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-shares-new-track-call-on-me-written-for-her-sister-2967815 . live.
  46. Web site: Levine . Nick . Raye: "I Became a 'Rent-a-Verse'. People Knew My Songs, but They Didn't Know Me" . . 12 January 2023 . 5 July 2022 . 12 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112210110/https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/raye-polydor-new-album-hard-out-here-3260215 . live .
  47. Web site: 30 June 2021 . 'Tears and Pain' as Polydor Holds Raye Debut Album . 30 June 2021 . . 24 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220324144544/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-57663925 . live.
  48. Web site: Cragg . Michael . 25 September 2021 . 'I'm Angry, I'm Raging': How Raye Took On Her Record Label – and Won . 16 January 2025 . . 5 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250105223047/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/25/im-angry-im-raging-how-raye-took-on-her-record-label-and-won . live.
  49. Web site: Firth . Abigail . Raye: 21st Century Blues . . 21 January 2025 . 2 February 2023 . 27 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527234553/https://readdork.com/features/raye-february-2023/ . live.
  50. Web site: Daly . Ryan . 4 July 2021 . Raye Quits Social Media amid Claims Label Won't Let Her Release Debut Album . 11 July 2021 . . 24 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220324144545/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-quits-social-media-claiming-label-wont-let-her-release-debut-album-2984993 . live.
  51. Web site: Peay . Malik . Raye Explicitly Speaks Her Mind On Debut Album, 'My 21st Century Blues' . . 16 January 2025 . 3 February 2023 . 13 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241213165254/https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/raye-my-21st-century-blues-album-independent . live.
  52. Web site: Richards . Will . 31 August 2021 . Raye Announces 'The Euphoric Sad Show' UK and Irish Headline Tour . 31 December 2021 . . 31 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211231110905/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-announces-the-euphoric-sad-show-uk-and-irish-headline-tour-3033948 . live.
  53. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . RAYE signs to Human Re Sources nearly a year after parting ways with Polydor . . 17 January 2025 . 16 June 2022 . 9 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909125614/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/raye-joins-human-re-sources-nearly-a-year-after-parting-ways-with-polydor . live.
  54. Web site: Hans . Simran . Raye, Tired of Music's Waiting Game, Releases an Album at Last . . 16 January 2025 . 3 February 2023 . 3 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241203231230/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/arts/music/raye-my-21st-century-blues.html . limited . live.
  55. Web site: Richards . Bailey . Raye Shares Exclusive BTS Look at 'Hard Out Here' . . 16 January 2025 . 1 July 2022 . 14 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241214183817/https://www.papermag.com/raye-hard-out-here . live.
  56. Mier . Tomás . Raye Is 'Done Being a Nice Polite Pop Star' as She Debuts Unapologetic Comeback . . 16 January 2025 . 1 July 2022 . 10 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241110190403/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/raye-hard-out-here-review-1377031/ . live . limited.
  57. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Unveils New Single "Black Mascara" . 26 August 2022 . 25 August 2022 . . 26 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220826094111/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/raye-unveils-new-single-black-mascara . live.
  58. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . Raye Delivers New Tracks "Escapism." Featuring 070 Shake and "The Thrill Is Gone." . 13 October 2022 . . 13 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013200128/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/raye-delivers-new-tracks-escapism-featuring-070-shake-and-the-thrill-is-gone . live.
  59. Web site: Mylrea . Hannah . RAYE – 'My 21st Century Blues' Review: A Triumphant, Hard-Fought Debut . . 2 February 2023 . 16 January 2025 . 17 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241217224457/https://www.nme.com/reviews/album/raye-my-21st-century-blues-review-3391162 . live.
  60. Web site: My 21st Century Blues by Raye Reviews and Tracks . . 17 January 2025 . 15 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230515044834/https://www.metacritic.com/music/my-21st-century-blues/raye . live.
  61. Web site: . Raye: "Only You Truly Know What You Are Capable Of" . . 16 January 2025 . 2 March 2024 . limited . 27 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240827145438/https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/raye-album-viewpoint . live.
  62. Web site: George . Cassidy . Raye Rewrites Her Narrative . . 16 January 2025 . 16 May 2023 . 23 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623114118/https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/raye-escapism-my-21st-century-blues-music-interview . live.
  63. Web site: Ackroyd . Stephen . 13 September 2022 . Raye Has Announced a String of Intimate Shows for This October and November . 10 October 2022 . . 10 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221010172806/https://readdork.com/news/raye-intimate-shows-october-november/ . live .
  64. Web site: Richards . Will . 13 November 2022 . Raye Drops New Single 'Escapism' and Announces 2023 World Tour Dates . 18 November 2022 . . 18 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221118144016/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-new-single-escapism-070-shake-2023-world-tour-tickets-3348290 . live.
  65. Web site: Jones . Damian . Raye Announces Rescheduled UK Shows for 2024 . . 16 January 2025 . 13 December 2023 . 30 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130141306/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-announces-rescheduled-uk-shows-for-2024-3558411 . live.
  66. Web site: Lane . Lexi . Who Is Opening Kali Uchis' 'Red Moon In Venus Tour?' . . 16 January 2025 . 27 January 2023 . 13 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313103554/https://uproxx.com/pop/who-is-opening-kali-uchis-red-moon-in-venus-tour/ . live.
  67. Web site: Griffiths . George . Raye Claims Her First-Ever Official Number 1 Single with Escapism. Ft. 070 Shake: "I'm an Independent Artist – This Is Proof You Should Back Yourself, No Matter What!" . . 16 January 2025 . 6 January 2023 . 10 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241110221516/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/raye-claims-her-first-ever-official-number-1-single-with-escapism-ft-070-shake-i-m-an-independent-artist-this-is-proof-you-should-back-yourself-no-matter-what-__38244/ . live.
  68. Zellner . Xander . Hot 100 First-Timers: RAYE & 070 Shine with Collab Global Hit 'Escapism' . . 16 January 2025 . 13 December 2022 . 2 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241202233257/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/hot-100-first-timers-raye-070-collab-global-hit-escapism-1235185986/ . live.
  69. Denis . Kyle . Raye on Taking the Indie Road to BRITs History: 'I Don't Have to Hand It All Away Again' . . 17 January 2025 . 14 March 2024 . 3 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241003191155/https://www.billboard.com/music/features/raye-brits-winner-independent-artist-escapism-1235632593/ . live.
  70. Brandle . Lars . Lewis Capaldi Challenges Raye in Tight U.K. Chart Race . . 16 January 2025 . 9 January 2023 . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530041734/https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/lewis-capaldi-challenges-raye-uk-chart-race-1235195536/ . live.
  71. Web site: Hussey . Allison . Kali Uchis Announces Tour and New Album Red Moon in Venus . . 16 January 2025 . 23 January 2023 . 22 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240122174433/https://pitchfork.com/news/kali-uchis-announces-tour-and-new-album-red-moon-in-venus/ . live.
  72. Web site: Garcia . Thania . Raye Talks Tour Life, the Making of 'Flip a Switch' Video and Sliding into SZA's DMs . . 16 January 2025 . 5 June 2023 . 6 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250106132952/https://variety.com/2023/music/news/raye-sza-new-tour-dates-flip-a-switch-video-1235610587/ . live.
  73. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Raye and Coi Leray Get Bloody Revenge in Their Vindictive 'Flip A Switch' Video . . 16 January 2025 . 5 June 2023 . 7 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240407084815/https://uproxx.com/music/raye-coi-leray-flip-a-switch-video/ . live.
  74. Web site: Richards . Will . Raye Shares Powerful Speech on Label Troubles and Sexual Assault During Glastonbury 2023 Set . . 16 January 2025 . 25 June 2023 . 7 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240307192619/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-powerful-speech-label-troubles-sexual-assault-glastonbury-2023-set-3461135 . live.
  75. Web site: Prada – Casso/Raye/D-Block Europe . . 17 January 2025 . 22 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241222224034/https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/cassorayed-block-europe-prada/ . live.
  76. Web site: Casso/Raye/D-Block Europe – Prada . . 10 January 2026 . 17 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250117061107/https://www.bpi.co.uk/award/19355-6506-1 . live.
  77. Paul . Larisha . 5 December 2023 . Raye Turns 'My 21st Century Blues' into Choir-Backed Symphony with Cinematic Live Album . . 24 October 2023 . 5 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231205165413/https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/news/raye-turns-my-21st-century-blues-into-choir-backed-symphony-live-album-33714/ . live.
  78. Web site: Bushby . Helen . Raye: Singer-Songwriter Makes History Winning Six Brit Awards . . 3 March 2024 . 3 March 2024 . 3 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240303015829/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68458922 . live.
  79. Aniftos . Rania . Raye Reveals She Co-Wrote 'Riiverdance' on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': 'What an Honour' . . 29 March 2024 . 1 April 2024 . 10 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241110184807/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/raye-co-wrote-riverdance-beyonce-cowboy-carter-what-an-honour-1235645319/ . live.
  80. Web site: Vincenty . Samantha . Kristen Wiig is Hosting Saturday Night Live on April 6 with Musical Guest Raye . 13 March 2024 . . 8 April 2024 . 8 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240408170945/https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/kristen-wiig-hosting-snl-on-april-6-five-timer-musical-guest-raye . live.
  81. Web site: Wilkes . Emma . 7 April 2024 . Watch Raye perform 'Worth It' and 'Let There Be Light' on 'Saturday Night Live' . 8 June 2024 . . 18 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240518004333/https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-raye-perform-worth-it-and-let-there-be-light-on-saturday-night-live-3614392 . live.
  82. Web site: Kelly . Tyler Damara . 7 June 2024 . Raye Unveils New Project, "Genesis." . 8 June 2024 . . 24 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240824013751/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/raye-unveils-new-project-genesis . live.
  83. Web site: Pandey . Manish . Radio 1's Big Weekend: Raye Thrills Fans at Festival . . 16 January 2025 . 25 May 2024 . 22 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240822111638/https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-69060963 . live.
  84. Web site: Kaplan . Ilana . Taylor Swift Adds 5 Opening Acts to London Eras Tour Dates: 'Love Their Music' . 5 August 2024 . . 5 August 2024 . 5 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240805232153/https://people.com/taylor-swift-adds-5-opening-acts-london-eras-tour-dates-8690261 . live .
  85. Web site: Burton . Poppy . Central Cee Teams Up with Raye for UK Garage-Inspired New Single 'Moi' . . 17 January 2025 . 6 September 2024 . 22 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241122134209/https://www.nme.com/news/music/central-cee-teams-up-with-raye-for-uk-garage-inspired-new-single-moi-3791414 . live.
  86. Web site: Raye Has Surprise-Released a New Live Album, 'Live at Montreux Jazz Festival' . . 16 January 2025 . 13 September 2024 . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111130536/https://readdork.com/news/raye-live-at-montreux-jazz-album/ . live.
  87. Web site: Rosseinsky . Katie . 'It's My Birthday and My Car Got Stolen': Raye Reveals Devastating Second Album Delay . . 16 January 2025 . 25 October 2024 . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111215331/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/raye-car-stolen-second-album-b2635745.html . live.
  88. Web site: Siroky . Mary . Raye Delivers Triumphant Performance of "Oscar Winning Tears" at 2025 Grammys: Watch . . 5 February 2025 . 2 February 2025 . 5 February 2025 . https://archive.today/20250205184238/https://consequence.net/2025/02/raye-performs-grammy-awards-2025/ . live.
  89. Aniftos . Rania . Lisa Shares Neo-Noir Cover Art for 'Born Again' Collab With Doja Cat & Raye . . 5 February 2025 . 4 February 2025 . 5 February 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250205033807/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/lisa-born-again-cover-art-doja-cat-raye-1235892828/ . live.
  90. Web site: Halperin . Shirley . Svetkey . Benjamin . Oscars: Music of James Bond Celebrated in Song by Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye . . 3 March 2025 . 2 March 2025 . 3 March 2025 . https://archive.today/20250303053032/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/doja-cat-lisa-blackpink-raye-oscars-2025-performance-bond-songs-1236152089/ . live.
  91. Web site: O'Connor . Tamison . 'One Of My Favourite Pieces Of Music I've Worked On': Mark Ronson And Raye Debut New Single 'Suzanne' . . 30 June 2025 . 11 June 2025 . 21 June 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250621204329/https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a65035910/raye-mark-ronson-suzanne-single/ . live.
  92. Love?... or Something Like It . Halle . Bailey . Halle Bailey . 2025 . Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records.
  93. Web site: Kelly . Tyler Damara . Raye and Mike Sabath Feature on Jade's Forthcoming Debut Solo Album, That's Showbiz Baby! . . 21 September 2025 . 15 May 2025 . 15 July 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250715143624/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/raye-and-mike-sabath-feature-on-jades-forthcoming-debut-solo-album-thats-showbiz-baby . live.
  94. Web site: Singh . Surej . Raye Previews Spellbinding New Music at Glastonbury 2025 . . 30 June 2025 . 29 June 2025 . 30 June 2025 . https://archive.today/20250630001759/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-previews-spellbinding-new-music-at-glastonbury-2025-3873926 . live.
  95. Web site: Solomon . Kate . Glastonbury 2025 Reviews, Saturday: Pulp, Haim, Raye, Brandi Carlile, and Bob Dylan Tribute Band . . 30 June 2025 . 28 June 2025 . 30 June 2025 . https://archive.today/20250630001806/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/glastonbury-2025-pulp-haim-raye-brandi-carlile-b2778889.html . live.
  96. Singh . Surej . 19 September 2025 . Raye Returns with New Single 'Where Is My Husband!', Announces 2026 UK, Europe and US Tour . 22 January 2026 . NME.
  97. Horowitz . Steven J. . 22 January 2026 . Raye Announces Sophomore Album This Music May Contain Hope. . 22 January 2026 . Variety.
  98. Web site: Smith . Carl . 2 January 2026 . Raye Celebrates First Chart-Topping Single of 2026 with 'Where Is My Husband!' . . 10 January 2026 .
  99. Web site: 8 December 2025 . ARIA Top 50 Singles for Week of 8 December 2025 . . 30 December 2025 .
  100. Web site: Raye – 'Where Is My Husband!' (Austria) . . de . 30 December 2025 .
  101. Web site: Raye – 'Where Is My Husband!' (Germany) . . de . 30 December 2025 .
  102. Web site: Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 (28 November 2025) . . 30 December 2025 .
  103. Newton . Felicity . 23 January 2026 . Raye Has Kicked Off Her Tour 'This Tour May Contain New Music' in Poland . 23 January 2026 . Dork.
  104. Skinner . Tom . 15 January 2026 . Bruno Mars Adds 31 Dates to 2026 World Tour Due to 'Overwhelming Demand' – with Six Nights at London's Wembley Stadium . 23 January 2026 . NME.
  105. Web site: Krol . Charlotte . RAYE: Unshackled . . 15 January 2025 . 3 February 2023 . 15 January 2025 . https://archive.today/20250115155932/https://diymag.com/in-deep/raye-january-2023-interview . live.
  106. Web site: Mokoena . Tshepo . Raye Puts In the Work . . 15 January 2025 . 17 July 2023 . 14 October 2024 . https://archive.today/20241014113655/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/raye-interview-2023 . live.
  107. Web site: May . Naomi . Met Gala 2024: Raye Continues Her Winning Streak in Custom Fendi as She Makes Her Met Gala Debut . . 17 January 2025 . 7 May 2024 . 21 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240521110122/https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/celebrity-style/a60658209/raye-met-gala-2024/ . live.
  108. Smith . Thomas . Raye Announces Biggest-Ever Show at London's All Points East Festival . . 15 January 2025 . 12 November 2024 . 17 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250117021837/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/raye-biggest-ever-show-2025-london-all-points-east-festival-1235826401/ . live.
  109. Yohannes . Alamin . Raye Reintroduces Herself with Her Long-Awaited Debut Album My 21st Century Blues . . 15 January 2025 . 3 February 2023 . 17 February 2024 . https://archive.today/20240217201853/https://ew.com/music/raye-debut-album-21st-century-blues-inspirations/ . live.
  110. Web site: O'Shea . Clare . Raye's Favourite Songs . . 15 January 2025 . 26 August 2022 . 23 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240723024754/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/raye-nine-favourite-songs . live.
  111. Web site: You Don't Know Me: Raye Is Re-Defining the Pop Game . . 12 January 2023 . 31 May 2017 . 12 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112210110/https://www.clashmusic.com/features/you-dont-know-me-raye-is-re-defining-the-pop-game/ . live.
  112. Web site: Raye of Light: Raye . . 12 January 2023 . 12 April 2019 . 12 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230112210110/https://notion.online/raye-of-light-raye/ . live.
  113. Web site: Bridgewater . Paul . New Gen Popstar Raye Is Ripping Up the Rulebook . . 15 January 2025 . 6 January 2017 . 17 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250117022731/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/raye-next-gen-popstar-ripping-up-rulebook . live.
  114. Web site: Mier . Tomás . When Christina Aguilera Met Raye: Two Vocal Powerhouses Dreaming of Duets . . 15 January 2025 . 15 November 2024 . 18 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241118142337/https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/music/when-christina-aguilera-met-raye-44505/ . live.
  115. Web site: Skinner . Tom . Raye Shares "Deeply Personal" New Single 'Genesis': "It Is a Prayer, a Plea and a Cry for Help" . . 16 January 2025 . 7 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240607115845/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-shares-deeply-personal-new-single-genesis-it-is-a-prayer-a-plea-and-a-cry-for-help-3763518 . 7 June 2024 . live.
  116. Web site: Krol . Charlotte . Raye Speaks Out on Past "Dangerous" Drug Use . . 16 January 2025 . 1 February 2023 . 3 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241203223452/https://www.nme.com/news/music/raye-speaks-out-on-past-dangerous-drug-use-3390460 . live.
  117. Web site: Donovan . Thom . The Meaning Behind "Escapism" by Raye Ft. 070 Shake and How She Turned Real-Life Trauma into Creative Catharsis . . 16 January 2025 . 18 April 2024 . 15 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241115102652/https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-escapism-by-raye-ft-070-shake-and-how-she-turned-real-life-trauma-into-creative-catharsis/ . live.
  118. Web site: Snapes . Laura . 'She Has Worn Her Heart on Her Sleeve': How Raye Went from Major-Label Frustration to Seven Brit Nominations . . 16 January 2025 . 1 March 2024 . 24 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241224190728/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/01/she-has-worn-her-heart-on-her-sleeve-how-raye-went-from-major-label-frustration-to-seven-brit-nominations . live.
  119. Mier . Tomás . 1 February 2023 . Raye Is Brutally Honest and Finally in Control on Her Debut Album. Getting There Wasn't Easy . 7 February 2023 . . 3 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203041640/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/raye-escapism-21st-century-blues-interview-1234671381/ . live . limited .
  120. Web site: O'Connor . Roisin . Raye Says Ambitious New Song 'Genesis' Is 'A Plea and a Cry for Help' . . 16 January 2025 . 7 June 2024 . 9 June 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609011944/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/raye-genesis-lyrics-stream-interview-b2557903.html . live.
  121. Web site: Why Does Raye Perform Without Shoes?. Sara. Delgado. February 2, 2025. Teen Vogue.
  122. Web site: From Doechii to The Row, Barefoot Fashion Is Here. March 14, 2025. FASHION Magazine.
  123. Legaspi . Althea . Raye Makes History, Winning Six Trophies at 2024 Brit Awards . . 2 March 2025 . 2 March 2024 . 8 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241208223023/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/raye-2024-brit-awards-makes-history-six-wins-1234979667/ . live . limited.
  124. Web site: Pilley . Max . Here are all the winners from the BRIT Awards 2025 . . 2 March 2025 . 1 March 2025 . 2 March 2025 . https://archive.today/20250302033659/https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-brit-awards-2025-3842577 . live.
  125. Web site: Central Cee, Raye, FLO & More Win at the Global Awards 2023! . . 31 March 2023 . 16 January 2025 . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112112001/https://www.capitalxtra.com/global-awards/2023-nominations-aitch-d-block-europe-stormzy-raye/ . live.
  126. Web site: The Global Awards Crowns 2024 Winners . . 22 March 2024 . 16 January 2025 . 22 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240322071854/https://www.capitalfm.com/news/the-global-awards-2024-winners/ . live.
  127. Web site: Ivor Novello Awards 2023 Winners List: Wet Leg Named Songwriters of the Year, Raye's 'Escapism' Takes Center Stage . . Thania . Garcia . 18 May 2023 . 16 January 2025 . 11 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241111102119/https://variety.com/2023/music/global/ivor-novello-awards-winners-list-wet-leg-1235618180/ . live.
  128. Web site: Garcia . Thania . Ivor Novello Awards 2024 Winners List: Raye Wins Songwriter of the Year, Paul McCartney Presents Fellowship to Bruce Springsteen . . 16 January 2025 . 24 May 2024 . 4 January 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250104110100/https://variety.com/2024/music/news/ivor-novello-awards-winners-list-raye-1236015145/ . live.
  129. Web site: 13 November 2017 . MTV EMAs: No Awards for Taylor Swift as Shawn Mendes Tops Night With Four . 16 January 2025 . . 12 November 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241112085037/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/nov/13/shawn-mendes-wins-four-awards-mtv-emas-taylor-swift . live.
  130. Web site: Pilley . Max . Here Are All the Winners From the 2024 MTV EMAs . 10 November 2024 . 16 January 2025 . . 30 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241230104721/https://www.nme.com/news/music/here-are-all-the-winners-from-the-2024-mtv-emas-3811378 . live.
  131. Web site: 21 October 2019 . Noel Gallagher and World's Top Songwriters Honored at 2019 BMI London Awards . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191022175744/https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/2019-bmi-london-awards . 22 October 2019 . 8 February 2023 . BMI.
  132. Web site: Smith . Carl . Lewis Capaldi, Mariah Carey and More Honoured With New BRIT Billion Award . . 4 May 2023 . 16 January 2025 . 4 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241204113550/https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/lewis-capaldi-mariah-carey-and-more-honoured-with-new-brit-billion-award__39180/ . live.
  133. Web site: Iorizzo . Ellie . Sir Salman Rushdie and Prima Facie Among Winners of South Bank Sky Arts Awards . . 16 January 2025 . 2 July 2023 . 12 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241212071012/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/jodie-comer-south-bank-prima-facie-raye-melvyn-bragg-b2368134.html . live.
  134. Web site: Beaumont-Thomas . Ben . Vinter . Robyn . MOBO Awards 2024: Central Cee Tops Winners Thanks to Megahit Sprinter . . 7 February 2024 . 16 January 2025 . 3 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241203035006/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/feb/07/mobo-awards-2024-central-cee-tops-winners-thanks-to-megahit-sprinter . live.
  135. Raye Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2023 . . 25 July 2025.
  136. Web site: BBC 100 Women 2024: Who Is on the List This Year? . . 3 December 2024 . 16 January 2025 . 17 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241217145621/https://www.bbc.com/news/resources/idt-4f79d09b-655a-42f8-82b4-9b2ecebab611 . live.
  137. Chappet . Marie-Claire . Raye Dedicates Her Musician of the Year Award to the Suffragettes . . 16 January 2025 . 12 November 2024 . 22 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241222173205/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a62850228/raye-dedicates-musician-of-the-year-award-speech/ . live.
  138. Web site: Mercury Prize 2023: Arctic Monkeys, Jessie Ware and Fred Again Lead Shortlist . . Mark . Savage . 27 July 2023 . 21 January 2025 . 22 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241222172005/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66312276 . live.
  139. Grein . Paul . 28 February 2024 . Raye Becomes First Woman to Win Songwriter of the Year Ahead of 2024 Brit Awards . 28 February 2024 . . 2 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241202203740/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/raye-2024-brit-awards-songwriter-of-the-year-first-woman-winner-1235616801/ . live.
  140. Web site: Sawer . Patrick . 2 March 2024 . Raye Makes Brits History with Record Awards Haul in Single Year . 2 March 2024 . . 2 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240302232232/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/02/raye-brits-history-record-awards-artist-of-year/ . live.
  141. Web site: 2 March 2024 . Brit Awards 2024: The Compete List of Winners and Nominees . 16 January 2025 . . 25 December 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241225003934/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68458923 . live.
  142. Atkinson . Katie . 2 February 2025 . Here's the 2025 Grammy Awards Winners List . . 3 February 2025 . 3 February 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250203043510/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/grammys-2025-winners-complete-list-1235889365/ . live.
  143. Grein . Paul . 15 January 2026 . Raye's 'Ice Cream Man.' to Receive Recording Academy's 2026 Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award . . 23 January 2026.
  144. Bain. Katie. RAYE PLAYS HERSELF & COVERS A JAZZ CLASSIC 'WHILST STARING INTO JASON BATEMAN'S EYES' IN NEW NETFLIX 'BLACK RABBIT' SERIES: SEE PHOTOS. Billboard. 5 September 2025. 5 September 2025.

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