Raye’s name is synonymous with her vibrant persona. She is a breath of fresh air and her ability to light the stage is effortless. She is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with. Raye’s birth name is Rachel Keen. She resided in Tooting, South London during her formative years and attended the Brit school briefly before her whirlwind break into the music industry.

Raye’s music centres around love, heartbreak & self-empowerment. Her lyrics are soulful, and she naturally interweaves flow, seamlessly into her songs. She is a powerful storyteller and translates trauma, love and loss into a poetic capsule. Raye’s trademark is her ability to convey powerful narratives using a lyrical rhythm to bond with her audience and musicians.

“Decline,” is a pivotal track for Raye. As the title suggest, Raye’s previous relationship had eroded and left her with questions around her self-worth. Her experience of love and loss are imprinted throughout her lyrics. To some extent her lyrics are crafted as a letter to self.

Raye brings a new dimension to the music industry as she makes her mark, as an independent artist. Having signed with Polydor initially; she parted company with them. After years under restrictive label conditions, she eventually decided to become independent in 2021; a bold move that allowed her to have full creative control. This shift marked a new era, one where her voice and vision would finally be fully her own. Raye’s music is a testament to her resilience, creativity and drive.