Wonderland.

RAYE

The fast-rising star graces the cover of our Spring 2023 issue, talking her hotly-anticipated album 21st Century Blues, and entering a new chapter of artistry.

“It’s been absolutely nutty. It’s been the album release of dreams. Music really can travel and reach so many people which is so unbelievable and just mad. To be able to see and look into the eyes of people who believe in me and believe in my music is really beautiful and contextualising.”

Covering our Spring 2023 issue, chart-topping artist @raye talks the surreal release week of her debut album My 21st Century Blues, garnering nods from music’s most illustrious stars, how her track “Escapism” galvanised fans on TikTok, and her non-negotiables as she settles into her new chapter as an independent artist.

Raye wears Dress and Shoes by Ferragamo, Jewellery by Cartier and Bulgari.

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