Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter and record producer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 24/10/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Tooting, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Raye
Presale plans for a one-off Raye show at the Royal Albert Hall, scheduled for 23/10/2026, were dropped after sign-ups were overwhelmed by AI bots. The venue holds around 5,000 people and the registration numbers reached 1.8 million.
Raye made her MTV Video Music Awards performance debut as a soloist in Los Angeles, opening with 'I Will Overcome' before performing 'Where Is My Husband!'. The show came as she was nominated for two awards, including Song of the Year for 'Where Is My Husband!'.
Raye released her sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope, which was announced in January 2026 and presented as a four-season journey from darkness to light. The album became one of the most talked-about pop releases of the year and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rachel Agatha Keen |
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| Summary | Known professionally as Raye, a British singer-songwriter and record producer whose genre-blending work draws on R&B, pop, jazz and dance. She rose to prominence through featured appearances in 2016 before becoming a solo artist. She has since become one of the UK's most decorated recent pop artists and is known for her theatrical, big-band-influenced live shows. |
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| Years Active | 2014-present |
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| Notes | Enrolled at the BRIT School at around age 14 and studied music and dance there for about two years before leaving. |
Family
| Father | Paul Keen, a British musician and producer |
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| Mother | Of Swiss-Ghanaian heritage |
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| Grandparents | Her grandfather was a songwriter and musician |
| Family Business Role | Parents Paul and Sarah Keen oversee her team; sisters Amma and Absolutely collaborate with her and supported her 2026 headline tour |
Career
| Early Career | Gained early recognition as a featured artist on the 2016 singles 'By Your Side' with Jonas Blue and 'You Don't Know Me' with Jax Jones. She signed with Polydor Records before leaving the label and releasing independently. |
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| Debut Album | My 21st Century Blues (2023), released through her own label Human Re Sources, received critical acclaim and Mercury Prize and MOBO Award nominations. |
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| Second Album | This Music May Contain Hope (2026), her first UK Albums Chart number one |
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| Television | Performed on Saturday Night Live in April 2024 after supporting SZA on her SOS tour |
| Current Tour | This Tour May Contain New Music, a 2026 arena and headline tour across Europe, the UK and North America |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her real name is Rachel Agatha Keen, and her middle name comes from her grandmother's first name. | |
| 2. Her stage name is pronounced like 'ray'. | |
| 3. She was born in Tooting and grew up in Croydon. | |
| 4. She holds the record for the most Brit Awards won by an artist in a single ceremony. |
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