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29th January 2025
Raye Fights Back with Debut Album, My 21st Century Blues
From soulful jazz to funk and R&B, Raye proves on her debut album, “My 21st Century Blues,” that she can finesse the sound of any genre. The London-based singer, Rachel Keen, rose to fame after her No. 1 single, “Escapism,” went viral on TikTok. Don’t be fooled by the overnight virality, because the UK artist has been in the industry for several years.
The album begins with an emcee introducing Raye over a background of soft piano melodies, transporting the listener into a jazz club. Raye chimes...