“A little context, if you care to listen” - see what I did there? - RAYE’s song ‘Escapism’ has been taking the world by storm as of late, establishing itself as a coveted TikTok song. However, this debut album from the artist has proved she is far from a one hit wonder. RAYE is an extraordinary songwriter, translating her darkest moments into raw yet poetic lyrics that connect with her listeners on a spiritual level. And the way that the album is presented like a live show, with a track introducing RAYE at the beginning and a track where she shares her acknowledgments at the end, is genius. LT

Out now on Human Re Sources