British pop sensation RAYE shares her journey in the music industry, from winning Brit Awards to finding inspiration in Nina Simone. She delves into the creation process of her new single 'Genesis' and the emotional depth behind her music. Listen to RAYE's raw and candid conversation about taking control of her career and crafting meaningful songs.
RAYE's courage stemmed from a Nina Simone quote, empowering her to control her music career.
RAYE aims to leave a lasting impression on fans through engaging performances like Coachella.
RAYE's vulnerability in songwriting reflects personal struggles, creating relatable music for listeners.
Deep dives
Ray's Musical Journey and Breakthrough
Ray, a young artist who overcame obstacles in the music industry, shared her journey from songwriting for artists like Beyoncé to her independent debut album release with critical acclaim, notably her hit single 'Escapism'.
Ray's Impactful Performances
Ray discussed her memorable Coachella set, highlighting the crowd's engagement and how her performance resonated with fans, showcasing her goal to leave a lasting impression and connect with her audience.
Ray's Honest Songwriting Process
Ray delved into the vulnerability and honesty in her songwriting, exemplified by her track 'My 21st Century Blues,' sharing personal struggles with self-esteem and substance abuse to create relatable and moving music for her listeners.
Ray's Creative Collaboration with Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins
Ray's collaboration with Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins showcased their meticulous work on the song 'Genesis,' where they experimented with sounds to capture emotional depth and provide listeners with a journey from reflection to hope.
Ray's Future Musical Projects
Looking ahead, Ray expressed her commitment to creating impactful music, striving for continuous improvement in her artistic endeavors, and aiming to connect deeply with her audience through authentic and compelling storytelling in her upcoming projects.
RAYE is an English pop singer/songwriter whose debut album, My21st Century Blues, snagged Album Of the Year at this year’s Brit Awards. One of a historic six wins that evening. For a 26 year old artist who's already survived a tumultuous ride through the music industry, the ceremony was a coup.
On today’s episode Justin Richmond talks to RAYE about how a quote from Nina Simone gave her the courage to take control of her career and she explains the inspiration behind her sprawling new, multi-part single, “Genesis.”
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite RAYE songs HERE.