The British singer-songwriter Raye reflected on her 2024 success in a new Instagram post. In the video captioned: “just a one minute video of 2024 being the wildest year of my life”, the singer shared clips of some of the biggest moments of her career from the past year. 2024 marked the most-awarded year in Raye’s career, with a total of 16 awards.
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In 2024, Raye achieved unprecedented success, notably at the Brit Awards, where she secured a record-breaking six awards in a single ceremony. Her accolades included: Album of the Year for ‘My 21st Century Blues’, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for ‘Escapism’, Best New Artist, R&B Act, and Songwriter of the Year. This achievement surpassed the previous record of four wins in one ceremony, held by artists such as Harry Styles, Adele, and Blur. Additionally, Raye received seven nominations at the 2024 Brit Awards, setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year.
In addition to her record-breaking success at the 2024 Brit Awards, Raye achieved significant recognition in other prestigious music awards throughout the year. The singer received her first-ever Grammy nominations, securing nods in three major categories: Best New Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for her work on ‘Algorithm’ by Lucky Daye. At the esteemed Ivor Novello Awards, which honour excellence in songwriting and composing, Raye was nominated for Best Album for ‘My 21st Century Blues’ and awarded Songwriter of the Year with Amazon Music, acknowledging her exceptional contributions to music over the past year.
Raye won Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards 2024 pic.twitter.com/koFdXY9aRr — ellie (@liampainnnn) July 28, 2024
At the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, Raye has been nominated in two categories: Best Female Act, Video of the Year for ‘Genesis’. The MOBO Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 18, 2025, at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle.
Raye is celebrated for her ability to blend genres, effortlessly merging elements of pop, R&B, soul, and electronic music. Her 2023 album, ‘My 21st Century Blues’, was praised for its emotional depth and experimental production. As a songwriter, Raye has penned hits not just for herself but also for other major artists, including Beyoncé, Little Mix, and David Guetta.
The singer has also been a vocal advocate for artist rights, particularly after her public departure from her record label, Polydor Records, in 2021. This bold move highlighted the challenges artists face within traditional label systems, including lack of creative freedom and gender disparities. Her story inspired discussions about equity and transparency in the music industry, influencing how labels and artists navigate their relationships.
