RAYE
Hailing from South London, more specifically Croydon, RAYE (real name - Rac… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from South London, more specifically Croydon, RAYE (real name - Rachel Keen) is a British singer-songwriter. Aside from writing hits for other artists, RAYE has bounced between R&B, pop and dance music in regards to her own discography. Her debut album and one of her first independent releases "'My 21st Century Blues'', was released on February 3 2023.
RAYE’s debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYE’s career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYE’s debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYE’s highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYE’s life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
RAYE’s debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYE’s career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYE’s debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYE’s highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYE’s life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
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Raye Lyrics
Alien It feels really nice to get Deep and down with you…
All Dressed Up One, and two, and three And, mmm Hennessy, I'ma need this l…
All Of My Love I think it's time Let's make a plan Oh, time to ride My…
Ambition In August, I'm staring at rain clouds A descendant of London…
BED I got a bed, but I'd rather be in yours,…
Bet U Wish I bet you wish that you have kept me And now…
Black Mascara Once you see my black mascara Run from you into my…
Body Dysmorphia I let my fingers pinch my skin I'm so hungry, I…
Buss It Down Ooh, ooh, ooh So I'm dancing on the kitchen floor I caught…
Call on Me You can call on me Call my name, when you're alone And…
Can You Hear Me 조금만 아파도 눈물나요 가슴이 소리쳐요 그대앞을 그대곁을 지나면 온통세상이 그대인데 그대만 그리는데 그대 앞…
Change Your Mind And I wish that I was drunk So I could blame…
Cigarette Come and get it right now Oh whoa Come and get it…
Confidence Cheers! Uh Oh, baby boy needs Red baby, sunshine, sunshine, …
Crew If you want it, you can have it If you've got…
Decline I was always there for you, oh I was always on…
Distraction South London, I'm a South London girl I wonder what I…
Environmental Anxiety How did you ever think How did you ever think it…
Escapism Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him All of my diamonds…
Ferrari Horses (This is so fun) Hello, yo (Beatfreakz) Yeah, that's it, th…
Fin. If you made it this far I just want to say…
five star hotels. You should be here with me No, oh-whoa-whoa, no, no, no,…
Flip a Switch You can't just let you guard down and fall for…
Friends Oh yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Uh, uh What's up with all th…
Hard Out Here After years and fears and smiling through my tears All I…
hotbox In the hotbox I'm on my feet, but I can't feel…
i love you much too much He didn't have the answers To half the questions his son…
I U Us Delete the pictures off my phone You know, you know You were…
I'll Remember April This lovely day will lengthen into evening We'll sigh goodby…
Ice Cream Man So, this producer hit me up on the DM He told…
Introduction Ladies and gentlemen Thank you so much for coming out tonigh…
Just Like That We are sharing space, embracing time and Dancing as the star…
Like Nobody Else I'm here, I'm gone, girl you got me good I got…
Love Me Again Lying on the bathroom floor, uh No idea, in a pool…
Love Of Your Life I can be intense, I can be a little obsessed But…
mARy jAnE Mary Jane, sweet, sweet Mary Jane When you touch my mouth I…
midnight strikes Midnight strikes and I am gone too soon Boys and girls…
Natalie Don't It's been twenty four hours, coulda bought me flowers You kn…
Need Impatience, consuming me enchanted By a fantasy of what we s…
Oscar Winning Tears Hello, it's RAYE here Please get nice and comfortable And lo…
Please Don't Touch One touch, I'm a victim One look in your eyes, I'm…
Regardless Oh, regard, la-la-la-la La-la-la-la-la-la Oh, regard, la-la-…
Secrets I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you 'Bout you, you, you,…
Shhh You got me thinking maybe that we could be one…
Shine I've got the answer I've found the only way I've got your…
Slower Say you'll never let me down How do I know? When I…
Sober I′m in the kitchen, 20 to midnight I just got home…
TELL ME Close to perfect, close to perfect I can't argue that you're…
Tequila Tonight If you take a photo get my good side Toasting the…
The Line We been waiting in line to get into this club Like…
The Passenger I sit waiting for you everyday I sit waiting for you But…
The Thrill Is Gone Card games and heart games, I said, "Let's play," I…
Walk On By Baby, if you see me tonight Don't say hi Walk on by I,…
Wife Me First base I don't give it up until I'm first place Boy,…
Worth It Oh, no, no, no No, no, no Oh, ba, ba, ba, da,…
you don't know me Ooh, na-na, yeah Don't act like you know me, like you…