In a recent interview for BANG Showbiz, Tom Grennan expressed a strong interest in collaborating with Raye, particularly on a cover of The Pogues’ classic Christmas song, ‘Fairytale of New York’. He regards this track as his favourite festive tune and believes that a duet with Raye would be a perfect fit. Grennan mentioned, “I would like to do that next year. I just think we’d really work well with that song together.” Grennan said.
Tom Grennan is a British singer-songwriter known for his powerful voice and emotionally charged pop-soul music. His rise to fame began with his feature on Chase & Status’s track ‘All Goes Wrong’ (2016), followed by his 2018 debut album ‘Lighting Matches’. Grennan’s subsequent albums, ‘Evering Road’ (2021) and ‘What Ifs & Maybes’ (2023), earned critical acclaim, with hits like ‘Little Bit of Love’ and ‘How Does It Feel’ solidifying his place as one of the UK’s leading artists. ‘Little Bit of Love’ (2021) reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, earning Grennan his first top-ten single.
In addition to his collaboration aspirations, Grennan has been focusing on his own music. He released a festive single titled ‘It Can’t Be Christmas’ this year and has been working diligently on a new album set for release in 2025. He describes the upcoming album as a reinvention of his sound, adding, “I wanna try and reinvent myself, and my sound, and put out music that I really love.”
Raye is open to collaborations and has a history of working with various artists across different genres. She has collaborated with notable musicians such as Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, and Rag’n’Bone Man. In a 2021 interview, Raye mentioned writing with Lewis Capaldi and planning sessions with Tom Walker and Rag’n’Bone Man, expressing her interest in exploring new perspectives through these collaborations.
Raye gained recognition with hits such as ‘You Don’t Know Me’ and ‘Secrets’, showcasing her versatility across pop, R&B, and dance genres. In 2023, she independently released her critically acclaimed debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues‘, featuring the global hit ‘Escapism’. It reached number one in January 2023, becoming the first chart-topping single for both Raye and 070 Shake.
Additionally, Raye has contributed her songwriting talents to other artists. She has written songs for Little Mix and Rihanna, showcasing her versatility and openness to working with a diverse range of musicians. Given her extensive experience and enthusiasm for collaborations, it is likely that Raye would be receptive to working with Tom Grennan on a project like a cover of ‘Fairytale of New York’.
