Raye is a fabulous singer and songwriter from London, who was rumored to be or had been dating the singer Drake.Apart from her link up to the famous singer, Raye has things of her own to claim to in the limelight. This beautiful Brit began as a professional singer in 2014. Born to parents of mixed ethnic groups, Raye is best know for her associations with several record labels, with numerous gigs with Jax Jones and Kojo Funds. In 2016 was her huge break with a single, By Your Side and You Don't Know Me, and ever since has not stopped. I for some reason can't seem to escape my love of all things British. And no matter what mood I'm in, listening to Raye sing is much like the group ABBA...she is guaranteed to put me in a good mood, and her music will often get me going to her bops at home in my underwear. Her latest collaboration with with dj Joel Corry and Davis Guetta was my song of summer for 2021. Could it be I'm in love with her Amy Winehouse-ish eye liner? Just yet another beautiful brit in a very long line of my love for British songstresses.
I'd never heard of Raye until now, and having listened to these tracks, I have to say that her voice and the music is not for me. But... The video for BED tells a rather lovely little story (plus, the model/android is hardly the Elephant Man).
ReplyDeleteI think Bed is among one of my favorites! Loved the story of it.
DeleteThanks for the introduction. What a way to start my day. Excellent voice, style, moves, and beats. AND she gives great face. I think I’m in love.
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DeleteI loved Tequila - it was one of my "Songs of the Year" in 2020! Both You Don't Know Me and Bed are also familiar, of course - but, like the less-well-known Call on Me, it's the videos that really maketh the choons come alive.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that sometimes when I hear her on the radio, I find myself shouting "why don't you pronounce a single consonant when you sing?" Jx
I adore Tequila...with a to kill ya.
DeleteTake it to the MFing Dance Floor! YAZZ. Thanks for this. New to me. Love it. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you...she get me going!
DeleteShe's kinda fabulous, though her voice sounds a bit thin in spots. But the videos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of her before, so thanks for the info! When you're old like me, you get very behind the times, alas.
ReplyDeleteSay it loud, I'm old and I'm proud! I'm sorry, but her voice sounds too mechanical (for wont of a better word) for me. Like an electronic mouse. It sort of set my teeth on edge. I think I only recognized maybe two names in this whole thing. She is kind of cute, though.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all of these comments, I'm beginning to think I should be yelling at kids to get off of my lawn! I used to be hep to the jive. Music, another topic for me to shut up about :)
DeleteHere, Deedles, have some 1940s-50s Cuban salsa on me. Jx
DeleteThank you very much, Jon! I never heard of Beny More either, but he got my lack of butt moving. He looked an awful lot like my grandfather when he was young. I love salsa music and this was a treat.
DeleteShe is not my cup of usual tea either Deedles. But thank god the Mistress keeps me up on these things. He gives this old broad some tingles with the music. Keeps the cob webs cleared so to speak.
DeleteI can hear you Deedles...Now you kidS git off my lawn...GO ON, GET UP OUT OF HERE AND OFF THIS LAWN NOW.....
DeleteJon...that was a fabulous interlude!!!!
And Agnes...you may be the first woman I ever made tingle.
Love LOVED LOVE...RAYE!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of her, but I really like this music. Perhaps I need to go MP3 shopping again soon?
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the feathers x
ReplyDeleteI'd sleep in them John.
DeleteShe’s slowly bringing back the early 2000's music. I love her so much, the BED song get me going every time.
ReplyDeleteEven thought I perform classical music, dance and house has always been a favorite. I have loved Raye sine she did the collaboration with Jax Jones in 2016. Call On Me and Bed put me in a good mood too, your not the only one.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong, I still love my classical, jazz and old time crooners...but you always bring new names to me and music like this. While it's not me, I can't lie, it does get me moving and gives me life. No doubt Raye is gorgeous and has a great energy. I noticed you tend to like the obscure?
ReplyDeleteI do like some main stream, but your right, I tend to like the obscure more.
DeleteI instantly fell in love with her in You Don't Know Me....and wanted more of her. She adds to songs. So I was pleased with all her latest. Great selection here.
ReplyDeleteI'm seeing a certain amount of 'Maria Callas in her salad days' in Raye's look. Aie chihuahua!
ReplyDeleteOh, I can totally see that. She did rather remind me of someone and you put my finger on it. Your right.
Deleteafter this, i just need one of those places called a club...to go dance in. remember those?
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