Multi-platinum independent pop star RAYE, one of the most streamed artists and revered songwriters in the world, is gearing up for the release of her long-awaited debut album, My 21st Century Blues, due out on February 3, 2023 via Human Re Sources / The Orchard.
The highly anticipated record is set to include RAYE’s current smash hit single “Escapism.” (feat. 070 Shake) in addition to previously released tracks like “Black Mascara.”, “Hard Out Here.”, and “The Thrill Is Gone.” The deeply personal 13-song body of work – touching on everything from RAYE’s painful experiences in the music industry to sexual abuse, rape, body dysmorphia, addiction, misogyny, and even climate change – also includes new standouts “Buss It Down,” “Ice Cream Man.”, and “Five Star Hotels.” with UK alt-R&B vocalist Mahalia.
My 21st Century Blues Tracklist:
- 1. “Introduction.”
- 2. “Oscar Winning Tears.”
- 3. “Hard Out Here.”
- 4. “Black Mascara.”
- 5. “Escapism.” (feat. 070 Shake)
- 6. “Mary Jane.”
- 7. “The Thrill Is Gone.”
- 8. “Ice Cream Man.”
- 9. “Flip A Switch.”
- 10. “Body Dysmorphia.”
- 11. “Environmental Anxiety.”
- 12. “Five Star Hotels.” (feat. Mahalia)
- 13. “Worth It.”
- 14. “Buss It Down.”
- 15. “Fin.”
Additionally, RAYE announced this week that she’ll be joining Lewis Capaldi as special guest on his sold-out Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Spent IE/UK arena tour in January prior to embarking on her own headline My 21st Century Blues World Tour kicking off in Europe before playing five sold-out North American cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Brooklyn in March.
My 21st Century Blues 2023 World Tour Dates
- 2/25/23 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
- 2/26/23 – Berlin, DEU – Frannz
- 2/27/23 – Copenhagen, DK – Lilie Vega
- 3/1/23 – Stockholm, SE – Debaser Strand
- 3/2/23 – Paris, FR – La Maroquinerie
- 3/4/23 – Dublin, IE – Olympia Theatre
- 3/5/23 – Belfast, UK – Limelight
- 3/7/23 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
- 3/8/23 – London, UK – Roundhouse
- 3/14/23 – San Francisco, CA – Popscene @ Rickshaw Stop
- 3/15/23 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
- 3/17/23 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
- 3/19/23 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
- 3/21/23 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall Of Williamsburg