There’s no autotune, no tinkering – it’s just brass, voices, people expressing themselves.
The studio itself was beautiful – fuzzy orange carpets, amazing instruments. So we used this fantastic analogue studio in LA, and some really incredible musicians. I knew that I wanted it to sound like it was recorded in one continuous take. ‘The Thrill Is Gone.’ is soaked in vintage soul and blues elements, isn’t it? That’s my goto – Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald. Well, I wake up, have some coffee, have some tea, and put on some jazz. So what’s your creative practice like just now? I have all these different textures and sounds and stories that I want to share, so why not share them? And when it came to focussing on an album project, it was like piecing together stained glass – like building a mosaic. Chunks of music that I’ve created over different periods of time. I have 100s and 100s of songs in a Dropbox link. In the future, I just want to push myself, and there’s no guidelines that I have to meet.ĭo you think that’s why your songwriting is so eclectic right now? And the beauty of where I’m at now, is that there are no rules. Like, a song has to be a certain BPM, or the bridge has to go in a certain place… and you need to unlearn that.
I started doing this a long time ago, when I was still a kid… and you pick up certain things. Has this process changed your relationship with music? And the independent life is hardcore! It really is! I’m working harder than I’ve ever worked in my whole life, but I’m at peace… more than I’ve ever been. And to take that power back, as a young woman is just… it’s so empowering. I needed feedback, and I always had to meet other people in the middle. There was a time when I felt like I had to get permission to do anything. It feels like an issue of ownership – that you had lost ownership over your art, and yourself to an extent. There’s been some interesting reactions, to say the least, but I’m fearless with this music. I’m changing my narrative – and some people might be scared of that, but I’m starting all over. I’ve begun building something from the ground up. Moving forwards, it’s going to be different. I think previously, I was stuck in a pessimist mindset, and that isn’t healthy. My goal is to be seen as an artist, and to be respected as one.Įxactly.
In your freedom lyrics full#
I’m in full control, there’s no compromise. I’m just so blessed and grateful that I’m here now. I’ve always had these sides to me that I’ve wanted to share, and I’ve been waiting for the moment to do it. Some of the songs on this project have existed for years. I’ve been able to sit down and think about what matters to me: what do I want to share? Who do I want to be? I feel like I’m starting fresh, like a new artist.ġ00%. It doesn’t even feel real! I feel overwhelmed, a little. As of today (October 14th) two brand new songs are online: ‘The Thrill Is Gone.’ is a husky journey into her jazz and soul roots, while ‘Escapism.’ is an 070 Shake aided energy-fuelled blaster.Ī sign of the breadth of her talents, the singles also lean into the eclecticism fans can expect from her incoming album. That long-awaited debut album is now on the horizon, with RAYE set to release ‘My 21st Century Blues’ on February 3rd. She’s generous with her time, and still palpably innocent – when the subject turns towards music, she’s all focus and smiles, able to finally pursue her passion without boundaries. Relaxed and at-ease, we catch RAYE seated at home beside her piano, one hand forming gentle chords before she snatches up her phone and takes up for an impromptu tour of her front room. The impact on her mental health was obvious, and those desperate messages broke the hearts of those who watched her climb.įast forward 12 months, and the person who greets Clash on a Zoom call is completely transformed. The situation reached boiling point last year, with a desperate RAYE using social media to discuss her travails.
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