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About Ray Blk

Ray Blk, born Rita Ekwere on 2 August 1994, is a British singer and songwriter of Nigerian origin. She grew up in Catford, London. In 2017, she won the BBC's Sound of 2017 award, becoming the first unsigned artist to receive the honor. She released her debut mini-album, Durt, on 28 October 2016. In January 2018, she signed with the UK branch of Island Records. Her debut full-length studio album, Access Denied, was released in October 2021.

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Ray BLK has confirmed a new London show for early next year
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Ray BLK has confirmed a new London show for early next year

She'll be playing the Roundhouse on 17th February.

6 Oct 2021 • 5:55 pm
Ray Blk has dropped her brand new single, 'GAMES'
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Ray Blk has dropped her brand new single, 'GAMES'

The track is the latest single to be taken from Ray's much-anticipated debut album.

4 Mar 2021 • 7:50 pm
Ray Blk will drop a new Giggs collab this week
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Ray Blk will drop a new Giggs collab this week

Titled 'Games', it'll arrive this Thursday.

2 Mar 2021 • 7:38 pm

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