RAYE

Rachel Agatha Keen (born 24 October 1997), known professionally as Raye (/reɪ/ RAY), 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, and soul. 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.