Raye

Rachel Agatha Keen, known professionally as Raye, is a British singer-songwriter and record producer born on October twenty-four, nineteen ninety-seven. Raye's music is a genre-blending tapestry that draws from jazz, pop, dance, R&B, and soul, often reflecting her personal struggles and contemporary issues through her lyrics.

Raye first gained recognition after signing with Polydor Records, making her mark in two thousand sixteen as a featured artist on Jonas Blue's hit single 'By Your Side.' This collaboration marked her debut on the UK singles chart. That same year, she teamed up with Jax Jones for 'You Don't Know Me,' which soared to number three in the UK and achieved triple platinum status.

In two thousand twenty, Raye released her mini-album 'Euphoric Sad Songs,' which was certified silver in the UK and included the top-ten single 'Secrets' featuring Regard. After a successful run with Polydor, she left the label in two thousand twenty-one, citing their refusal to release her debut studio album. In two thousand twenty-two, Raye signed with Human Re Sources and independently released her debut album 'My 21st Century Blues' in two thousand twenty-three, receiving critical acclaim and featuring the chart-topping single 'Escapism.'

Raye's career continued to flourish with her collaboration on 'Prada' alongside Cassö and D-Block Europe, which reached the top five in multiple charts worldwide. In two thousand twenty-four, she celebrated a remarkable achievement by winning six Brit Awards, including Album of the Year. Her second studio album, 'This Music May Contain Hope,' is set to release in two thousand twenty-six and has already garnered critical acclaim, with its lead single 'Where Is My Husband!' becoming her second number-one hit in the UK.

Beyond her solo work, Raye has made significant contributions as a songwriter for renowned artists such as Beyoncé, Charli XCX, and Jennifer Lopez. As the first female recipient of the Brit Award for Songwriter of the Year, Raye has amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including seven Brit Awards, four Global Awards, and two Ivor Novello Awards, alongside nominations for an American Music Award and three Grammy Awards.