It's been a real journey for me, in my career, of wanting to be seen as a musician. — Raye Copy Share Image
I am just beside myself about how the beautiful songwriters that I know, a lot of whom are women, and a lot… — Raye Copy Share Image
Even though the people decide very much what's consumed on the outside, inside, the music industry is still very much a gatekept… — Raye Copy Share Image
Because I grew up singing in church, I got used to performing in front of people from a really young age. — 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… — Raye Copy Share Image
For me it's liberating to write something sonically different every time that doesn't sound like anyone else. — Raye Copy Share Image
I had been writing songs from the age of 7 or 8 years old, and they were so bad. But it was… — Raye Copy Share Image
I understand that a corporation needs to make money, but this was never business to me. My music was always so heartfelt… — Raye Copy Share Image
As a singer, it's a joy to turn your talent towards a cause that's vitally important and close to your heart. — Raye Copy Share Image
As a musician, I feel quite powerless when it comes to anything to do with climate change, politics, and world issues. When… — Raye Copy Share Image
It's all about perspective: different people need different forms of musical medicine. What matters most is if the artist or musician or… — Raye Copy Share Image
Every single song that's released in the world, there are 100 royalty points. The label will take, say, 80 points. The artist,… — Raye Copy Share Image
Growing up, my grandma was at home with us and there was a strong Afrobeat culture, she'd play all the riddims, and… — Raye Copy Share Image
When you think, 'I want to be an artist,' there are a few things you think of, the first thing being: album. — 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
