Raye

Also known as Rachel Agatha Keen

Rachel Agatha Keen (born 24 October 1997), known professionally as Raye ( ), is an English singer-songwriter and record producer. Lyrically focusing on her own struggles and contemporary issues, Raye's genre-blending music is influenced by jazz and incorporates pop, dance, R&B, and soul.

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Type: Person
Gender: Female
Country: United Kingdom
Active from: 1997

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Person.name: Raye

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Article

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Contents

Early life
Career
2014–2018: Early career and breakthrough
2019–2021: ''Euphoric Sad Songs'' and departure from Polydor
2022–2024: ''My 21st Century Blues'' and international recognition
2025–present: ''This Music May Contain Hope''
Artistry
Achievements
Discography
Tours
Filmography
Notes
See also
References
External links

She first rose to prominence after signing with Polydor Records and providing guest vocals for Jonas Blue's song "By Your Side" (2016), which became her first entry on the UK singles chart. Raye subsequently released several extended plays, as well as the project Euphoric Sad Songs (2020), which features the UK top-ten single "Secrets". She gained media attention with her departure from Polydor, which allegedly refused to release her debut studio album.