RAYE (Rachel Agatha Keen) is a British singer and songwriter born in Tooting, South London in 1997. She attended the BRIT School before leaving after two years to pursue professional songwriting, initially writing for artists including Little Mix, Ellie Goulding, and Beyoncé. RAYE gained prominence in 2016 through featured appearances on Jonas Blue's "By Your Side" and Jax Jones's "You Don't Know Me," the latter reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart. Her debut album My 21st Century Blues, released in February 2023, blends pop, R&B, soul, and jazz influences. The album earned a Mercury Prize nomination and spawned the viral single "Escapism" featuring 070 Shake, which reached number one on the UK charts in January 2023 and achieved 3x Platinum certification. At the 2024 BRIT Awards, RAYE won six awards, setting a record for the most wins in a single year. Her live performances are characterized by technical precision across multiple instruments and vocal control.