Rising R&B artist Raye is making her freshman debut. "I cannot actually believe I am writing this. I was 7 years old when I wrote my first song," Raye captioned a photo of her debut album cover on Instagram, which features her standing on a monochrome pile of instruments and tour equipment. "I was 10 years old when I made the commitment that I would be a professional musician. I was 15 years old when I released my first song. I was 17 years old when I signed my record deal. I am about [to] turn 25 years old, and I get to tell you . . . (As an independent artist) My debut album My 21st Century Blues is available for pre-order now."
On 12 Oct., she released two new singles: "Escapism" feat. 070 Shake and "The Thrill Is Gone." The album will also feature tracks including "Hard Out Here," "Black Mascara," "Environmental Anxiety," and "Dysmorphia."
Raye will support the album release with a worldwide tour spanning from Amsterdam to Brooklyn. "I am thrilled to announce the most special tour of my career so far, My 21st Century Blues tour," she announced on Instagram Nov. 10, sharing that the tour would kick off in Amsterdam on 25 Feb.