Ray appeared on Daily Offer Performing her song “Genesis” alongside a group of musicians, including string and horn sections, the English singer delivered an emotional performance of the sentimental song, which touches on body image issues and spans three distinct chapters.
Ray released “Genesis,” which she co-wrote with Marvin Hemmings and produced with Rodney Jerkins, Shankar Ravindran and Tom Richards, earlier this year. She initially performed the song live at the Brit Awards, then gave the song a bigger platform on Saturday Night Live In April.
elsewhere Daily OfferRay sat down with host Desi Lydic to discuss her new album, Live from Montreux Jazz Festivaland what inspired Genesis.
“I think music is medicine,” Rae told Lydic. “I always say that. Even when I’m sitting here talking to you about these heavy topics, I get nervous. I don’t really know how to handle it or what to say, and I think music is a safe space to express my feelings honestly. And for me, that’s my safe space. That’s my therapy.”
Ray was released. Live from Montreux Jazz FestivalThe album was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July, earlier this month, and the entire seven-track album will be released on YouTube on October 1.
“Playing at the Montreux Jazz Festival was one of the greatest musical honors I have ever had,” the singer said in a statement. “I am so impressed and amazed by the history of all the artists who have stood on the stage we shared, a festival dedicated to celebrating and providing a platform for real music. I left the stage feeling very happy.”
Ray's first album, 21st Century BluesThe album won Album of the Year at the Brit Awards in March. During the awards ceremony, Rae herself won four other categories – Songwriter of the Year, Best R&B Act, Best New Artist and Artist of the Year – after making history as the most-nominated artist at the Brit Awards.
