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The official music video for "Black Mascara." by Raye, taken from the album My 21st Century Blues on Human Re Sources. Uploaded by RayeVEVO, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Raye 39 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's London scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. Raye has 4 upcoming live dates in the next twelve weeks.

The Song

My 21st Century Blues

From the album My 21st Century Blues

Label: Human Re Sources
Released: 3 February 2023

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RAYE has delivered a double performance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Both tracks are taken from her second studio album 'This Album May Contain Hope'.
22 Apr 2026
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Lyrics

Raye — Black Mascara.

Once you see my black mascara

Run from you into my mama's hands

You selfish man

You'd understand (understand what you)

Once you see my slick eyeliner

Blend into my black designer

Bags under my eyes

Oh, how'd you try to understand

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Played live

“Black Mascara.” was last played on 16 April 2026 at Radio City Music Hall, New York.

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Upcoming shows

Tue 19 May
The O2
London, GB
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Wed 20 May
The O2
London, GB
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Sat 29 Aug
Richfield Avenue
Reading, GB
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Sun 30 Aug
Bramham Park
Leeds, GB
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Montreux Jazz Festival has revealed its full 2026 lineup with RAYE, Nick Cave and PinkPantheress

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

Brand-new purpose-built dance stage The Warehouse is also confirmed for the festival.

27 Mar 2026

RAYE has dropped her new ballad 'Nightingale Lane' as she prepares for the BRITs

RAYE has dropped her new ballad 'Nightingale Lane' as she prepares for the BRITs

The album will be released via Human Re Sources later this year.

27 Feb 2026

RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show

RAYE has offered free tickets and signed vinyl to fans turned away from her Paris show

The singer was completely devastated after 65 ticket holders were denied entry due to a Ticketmaster system error.

18 Feb 2026

Diana Ross and RAYE are going to headline Brighton & Hove Pride's 35th anniversary

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

RAYE has kicked off her tour 'THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC' in Poland

RAYE has kicked off her tour 'THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC' in Poland

The tour includes six sold-out shows at The O2 in the UK.

23 Jan 2026

RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

RAYE has announced her new album, 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.'

RAYE's upcoming tour includes multiple dates at The O2 in London.

22 Jan 2026

Reading & Leeds has signed up Charli xcx, Fontaines D.C., RAYE and more to headline 2026

Reading & Leeds has signed up Charli xcx, Fontaines D.C., RAYE and more to headline 2026

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Sam Fender and RAYE to headline 2025 British Grand Prix concerts at Silverstone

Sam Fender and RAYE to headline 2025 British Grand Prix concerts at Silverstone

Fatboy Slim and Becky Hill complete the all-British line-up.

20 Feb 2025

Lisa has teamed up with Doja Cat and RAYE for her new single 'Born Again'

Lisa has teamed up with Doja Cat and RAYE for her new single 'Born Again'

LISA's latest single 'Born Again' features collaborations with Doja Cat and RAYE ahead of her debut solo album release.

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Written byJohn Morgan, RAYE, Will Lansley

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