RAYE has apologised to fans who purchased the vinyl version of her new album, admitting it was pressed before the final mix was completed. The singer, known for hits like 'Where is My Husband!', described the process of finishing the record as 'beautiful but agonising'.
In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, RAYE explained that buyers received a 'first edition' of the album, which differs from the digital version. 'I really apologise… I’m apologising to anyone who’s purchased an album,' she said. 'It’s not a fraudulent album, but it is a first edition.'
The star noted that some tracks on the vinyl are 'quite different' from their digital counterparts, urging fans to 'embrace that because I tried my best.' RAYE poured 'a lifetime’s worth of work' into the record, acting as executive producer and writing every lyric and melody.
She revealed that the album became an act of rebellion after years of writing to order for other artists. 'For so long everything had to be simple, minimal, to brief — this BPM, this length, this vibe. It was a miserable existence for me,' she said.
RAYE also addressed being told she 'didn’t know who she was', adding that it fuelled her determination. 'How can I define myself when you keep sending me into rooms with strangers to write top lines in a day?' she asked. On the record, she embraced maximalism, exploring any genre she wanted.
