Raye’s unwavering rise on the charts with her triumphant single “Escapism” off her forthcoming debut album My 21st Century Blues is a satisfying feat to witness. It’s taken 10 years and maneuvering through a lot of music industry politics for the U.K. songstress to be able to release a body of work and she’s showcasing her soul on this record and every track she’s dropped so far from this project. “Escapism” is a siren call that has Raye confessing her feelings after a night of overindulgence and broken hearts over a relentless 808.

A little context if you care to listen
I find myself in a shit position
The man that I love sat me down last night
And he told me that it's over, dumb decision

I can easily visualize the narrative being told on “Escapism” in my mind as I keep the potent track on repeat. Raye’s pen has garnered numerous hits but it hits so much better when her stirring vocals are in the front seat. As I’m writing this Raye is less than 400 units away from her first UK #1 as an independent artist. Well deserved and there are a lot more W’s on the horizon.