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Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

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Raye made Brit Awards history as she secured six gongs, the most by an artist in a single year.

The London-born star sealed her triumphant sweep of the awards ceremony as her record, My 21st Century Blues, was named album of the year.

She was also named artist of the year, best new artist and R&B act.

She won song of the year for Escapism featuring 070 Shake and

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