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British singer Raye makes Brit Award history as she lands seven nominations

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British singer-songwriter Raye has made Brit Award history by securing seven nominations – the most for an artist in one year.

The 26-year-old Londoner earned nods for the coveted album of the year prize for her studio debut, My 21st Century Blues, and two spots in the song of the year category for her viral hit, Escapism, featuring US rapper 070 Shake; and dance track, Prada, with Casso and D-Block Europe.

The genre-spanning musician is also nominated for artist of the year and best new artist as well as best pop act and best R&B act.

It comes after the singer, real name Rachel Keen, delivered a show-stopping performance on the main

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