RAYE

Biography

Raye is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer from London, England. Born Rachel Keen in 1998, she began her music career in 2015 when she released her debut single, “Welcome to the Winter”. Since then, she has released a number of singles and EPs, and has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Jax Jones, Stefflon Don, and Charli XCX.

Musical Career

Raye’s musical career began in 2015 with the release of her debut single, “Welcome to the Winter”. Since then, she has released a number of singles and EPs, including “By Your Side”, “Decline”, and “The Line”. She has also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Jax Jones, Stefflon Don, and Charli XCX. In 2017, she was featured on the hit single “You Don’t Know Me” by Jax Jones, which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart.

Influences

Raye cites a variety of influences, including artists such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Amy Winehouse. She also draws inspiration from genres such as grime, hip-hop, and R&B.

Musical Style

Raye’s music is a blend of pop, R&B, and grime. She is known for her powerful vocal performances and her ability to create catchy hooks.

Discography

Singles

• “Welcome to the Winter” (2015)
• “By Your Side” (2016)
• “Decline” (2016)
• “The Line” (2016)
• “You Don’t Know Me” (with Jax Jones) (2017)
• “Shhh” (2017)
• “Crew” (with Kojo Funds) (2017)
• “Cigarette” (2017)
• “Decline” (Remix) (2017)
• “Confidence” (2018)
• “Friends” (2018)

EPs

• Second (2017)
• Side Tape (2018)