There's an awful pressure on signed artists to make a hit song. But I never wanted to be an artist who created music to sell - I wanted to create music that felt like art to me. — Raye Copy Share Image
What 'Escapism' did, of course I'm over the moon about that - but if that's the biggest moment that I ever get then so… — Raye Copy Share Image
There is so much darkness and pain in this world we live in, and I wanted to create something both as deeply personal and… — Raye Copy Share Image
I remember when I was younger watching interviews with Lady Gaga and Beyonce, and the one thing they would say is that you have… — Raye Copy Share Image
That's kind of the artist I like to be, transparent, honest. I think that's what I'm like in real life. — Raye Copy Share Image
At the end of the day it should come down to a creator believing in what they've created. — Raye Copy Share Image
I grew up in the church around my mum singing in the choir and my dad leading worship. Music runs in my family. — Raye Copy Share Image
Free healthcare is something really beautiful that a lot of countries don't have, so I just think we really have to protect our healthcare… — Raye Copy Share Image
I was having to go out there and be this happy pop character when, in reality, I was processing this unaddressed trauma and coping… — Raye Copy Share Image
I've taken control on a very personal level to reach out to a lot of the people who have hurt me or crossed a… — Raye Copy Share Image
There is a Nina Simone quote, 'It is an artist's duty to reflect the times.' This quote is everything to me and I believe… — Raye Copy Share Image
There's a lot of demons trying to claw at you and drag you to somewhere you don't belong, so I'm really grateful I have… — Raye Copy Share Image
I would do songwriting sessions from the age of 14, and label heads flattered me over fancy dinners. 'We'll put you in a room… — Raye Copy Share Image
