RAYE announces 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.', his new album

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A work divided into four seasons.

RAYEmulti-award-winning and acclaimed in the industry, has generated great excitement among her followers with the reveal of her long-awaited new studio album, THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.which is scheduled for release on March 27.

This ambitious recording project is not a conventional work. RAYE has conceived it with a deep and thoughtful structure, dividing it into four thematic “stations.” This division is not only conceptual, but will be explicitly reflected in the physical format of the album, offering an immersive and sequential experience to the listener. The “stations” are designed to guide the listener through an emotional and sonic journey that begins in darkness and initial introspection, moving through various stages of vulnerability and resilience, culminating in a final and hopeful light.

Music is medicine, I've always said it. I guess I'm in the process of creating medicine for myself that I can share with the world. I want us all to tell ourselves that everything is going to be okay, and I'm going to have faith in the seeds I've planted under the snow. “I wanted to create something that was a hug, a bed or a soft place for that person who needs it,” the singer explained in a press release.

With THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.RAYE It aims to show the vast breadth of his artistic versatility. The album promises to explore new genres and musical textures, further cementing her reputation not only as an exceptional performer, but also as a songwriter and producer with a unique vision.

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