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Rise of Raye: From leaving label to making Brit Awards history

Source: PA Wire

British singer-songwriter Raye has capped off an impressive 12 months by making Brit Awards history, with a total of six wins at the 2024 ceremony.

The 26-year-old Londoner walked away with the gongs for album and artist of the year, as well as best new artist and song of the year for Escapism, featuring US rapper 070 Shake.

She was also named songwriter of the year prior to the ceremony, and was named winner of the R&B act category following a public vote on Instagram.

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