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My 21st Century Blues

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Raye

My 21st Century Blues

Release date: 3rd February 2023

Human Re Sources
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About This Album

"My 21st Century Blues" is an album by Raye, released 3rd February 2023 via Human Re Sources. It features 15 tracks, including "Introduction.", "Oscar Winning Tears.", and "Hard Out Here.". The album is filed under Pop.

About the Artist

Raye

Raye

Release profile

Record details & tracklist

Pop202315 tracksMusic
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Label
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Release year
2023
Primary genre
Pop
Copyright
℗ 2023 RAYE under exclusive license to Human Re Sources
  1. 1Introduction.Lyrics
    0:57
  2. 2Oscar Winning Tears.Lyrics
    3:03
  3. 3Hard Out Here.Lyrics
    3:11
  4. 4Black Mascara.Lyrics
    3:59
  5. 5Escapism.Lyrics
    4:32
  6. 6Mary Jane.Lyrics
    3:52
  7. 7The Thrill Is Gone.Lyrics
    3:19
  8. 8Ice Cream Man.Lyrics
    4:08
  9. 9Flip A Switch.Lyrics
    3:21
  10. 10Body Dysmorphia.Lyrics
    2:33
  11. 11Environmental Anxiety.Lyrics
    3:14
  12. 12Five Star Hotels. (feat. Mahalia)Lyrics
    3:24
  13. 13Worth It.Lyrics
    4:06
  14. 14Buss It Down.Lyrics
    2:36
  15. 15Fin.Lyrics
    0:30

Credits

Production & Engineering

Producer
Mike Sabath, Di Genius, RAYE, Punctual
Co-Producer
RAYE
Engineer
Franky Fox, Adam Krevlin, Mike Sabath, Michael Harris
Mixing Engineer
Jon Castelli, Joshua Deguzman
Mastering Engineer
Dale Becker
Singles released from this record

My 21st Century Blues — singles

  • Ice Cream Man. - Single
    Ice Cream Man. - Single
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From this album

Music videos

Raye — Black Mascara.
4:10

Raye

Black Mascara.

Raye — Hard Out Here
3:36

Raye

Hard Out Here

Raye — Ice Cream Man.
4:26

Raye

Ice Cream Man.

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Olivia Dean

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Jade

Jade

Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson

Leigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne

RAYE & 070 Shake

Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

Madison Beer

Madison Beer

Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott

Agnes

Agnes

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RAYE has delivered a double performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

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Dermot Kennedy has become first Irish solo artist to land three number one albums in the UK

New album 'The Weight of the Woods' continues an unbroken chart-topping streak.

13 Apr 2026 • 8:31 am
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Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

Returning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.

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RAYE - This Music May Contain Hope

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Reading & Leeds have added 60+ new names including Declan McKenna, James Marriott, Holly Humberstone and more

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27 Mar 2026 • 12:17 pm
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Brighton & Hove Pride 2026 has completed its lineup with Paris Hilton, Leigh-Anne and more

RAYE, Diana Ross, Holly Johnson and more are among confirmed performers.

26 Mar 2026 • 11:17 am
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RAYE has enlisted Hans Zimmer for yet another 5-star new track, 'Click Clack Symphony'

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20 Mar 2026 • 3:19 pm
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RAYE has dropped her new ballad 'Nightingale Lane' as she prepares for the BRITs

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27 Feb 2026 • 11:43 am
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RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show

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18 Feb 2026 • 12:10 pm
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Diana Ross and RAYE are going to headline Brighton & Hove Pride's 35th anniversary

Pre-sale tickets are now available for the two-day celebration.

4 Feb 2026 • 1:01 pm
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RAYE has kicked off her tour 'THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC' in Poland

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23 Jan 2026 • 10:30 am
RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'
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RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

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22 Jan 2026 • 8:33 pm
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aespa have teamed up with RAYE for a new remix of 'Better Things'

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29 Sept 2023 • 12:32 pm
RAYE: 21st Century Blues
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RAYE: 21st Century Blues

By now, RAYE’s story of major label frustration is well known. Those tales don’t often end up with a happy ending - but with a debut album and a chart busting single on deck, this isn’t just your average pop star either.

2 Feb 2023 • 5:00 pm
RAYE has scored her first ever UK Number One single with 'Escapism'
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RAYE has scored her first ever UK Number One single with 'Escapism'

"We are Number 1 in the UK! It’s the first Number 1 of the year, it’s my first Number 1 in my life. I’m an independent artist, this is sickening!"

6 Jan 2023 • 8:39 pm
RAYE has revealed the tracklisting for her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues'
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RAYE has revealed the tracklisting for her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues'

The record is set to be released on 3rd February via Human Re Sources / The Orchard.

5 Jan 2023 • 5:40 pm
RAYE may be closing in on her first ever chart topping UK single
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RAYE may be closing in on her first ever chart topping UK single

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3 Jan 2023 • 4:03 pm
RAYE has announced a huge world tour for 2023, and shared a new music video for recent single, ‘Escapsim.’
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RAYE has announced a huge world tour for 2023, and shared a new music video for recent single, ‘Escapsim.’

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10 Nov 2022 • 2:46 pm
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RAYE has announced a string of intimate shows for this October and November

RAYE has announced a string of intimate shows for this October and November.

13 Sept 2022 • 11:02 am
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Disclosure and RAYE have dropped their new collab, 'Waterfall' - listen

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22 Mar 2022 • 6:00 pm
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