Raissa (Malaysian-British singer)

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For the other British singer-songwriter (and member of The Mummers) with this name, see Raissa (singer born 1971).
Raissa
Also known asRaissa
Born1997/1998
Spain
Genres
Occupation(s)
Years active2019–present
Labels
Associated actsMark Ronson

Raissa (born 1997/1998) is a Malaysian–British singer-songwriter. She became publicly known for her debut single "Bullying Boys", followed by "Valentine" and "Angel Energy", and a collaboration with producer Mark Ronson, "I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight".[1]

She was one of American blog Ones to Watch's picks for 2020, described as "the DIY artist with dreams of doing it all".[2] She is signed to Zelig Records, an imprint of American label Columbia Records owned by Mark Ronson.[3]

Discography[]

EPs[]

  • Herogirl (2021)[4]

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

  • "Bullying Boys" (2020)[5]
  • "Valentine" (2020)[6]
  • "Angel Energy" (2020)[7]
  • "Go Fast Baby" (2020)
  • "Crowded" (2020)
  • "Shades On" (2021)

As featured artist[]

  • "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" [by Mark Ronson] (2020)[3]

Music videos[]

As lead artist[]

  • "Bullying Boys" (2020) – directed by Raissa[5]
  • "Valentine" (2020) – directed by Raissa[6]
  • "Angel Energy" (2020) – directed by Raissa[7]
  • "Go Fast Baby" (2020) – directed by Raissa
  • "Crowded" (2020) – directed by Raissa

As featured artist[]

Influences[]

Raissa has named Lady Gaga, Prince, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell as some of her main musical inspirations.[2] She praised Gaga's presence as a female artist, Prince and Bowie's theatricality and Cohen and Mitchell's lyricism.

Philanthropy[]

Raissa was one of the artists to sign a letter addressing the British government and requesting an "effective ban on conversion therapy",[8] along with other stars such as Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Elton John, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall and Rina Sawayama.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ Riddell, Rose (1 May 2020). "Interview: 2020 Must-Know – Raissa". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A] / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Mark Ronson taps Raissa for dreamy new cover". lab.fm. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  4. ^ Jimenez, Gabriela (21 October 2020). "Raissa - The up and coming star bringing a heroic vibe to the table of pop music". Asbo. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Raissa's 'Bullying Boys' Is A Testament To Resolute Creativity". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  6. ^ a b Riddell, Rose (1 February 2020). "Introducing: Raissa + her new single 'Valentine'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "New Music: Raissa "Angel Energy" w/ Self-Made Video". Hip Hop Dose. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  8. ^ "THE LETTER". Ban Conversion Therapy. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and Elton John call for conversion therapy ban". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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