The Root

Grammy-Nominated Biracial Artist Raye On Feeling the Need to Pass for White

If you watched Raye belt out her hit song “Oscar Winning Tears” during the Feb. 2 Grammys broadcast, she looked like a young woman on top of the the world. The British-Ghanaian singer-songwriter, who ...
The Desert Sun

She broke records set by Adele. Now, Raye is shaking things up as a Grammy-nominated star

In late November, Raye was nominated for three Grammy Awards including best new artist. The news couldn't have been better timed. "I was having a really tough, emotional day – maybe it was my time of ...
Salon

Who’s who among the Grammys’ Best New Artists? Raye, Doechii and Shaboozey take center stage

Last summer, you probably sang "Good Luck Babe!" at every festival Chappell Roan headlined, or cursed Sabrina Carpenter for the catchiness of "Espresso." Roan and Carpenter captivated the masses and ...
Stereogum

Raye Breaks BRIT Awards Record With Most Wins In A Single Year

Raye was nominated for seven awards at the 2024 BRITs, breaking the record previously held by Craig David, Gorillaz, and Robbie Williams. At tonight's show at the O2 Arena, the 26-year-old English ...
The Daily Advertiser

She broke records set by Adele. Now, Raye is shaking up the Grammys' best new artist race.

In late November, Raye was nominated for three Grammy Awards including best new artist. The news couldn't have been better timed. “I was having a really tough, emotional day – maybe it was my time of ...