Anya Taylor-Joy Praises Raye: 'A Ray of Sunlight' with an Extraordinary Voice
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- Anya Taylor-Joy menyebut Raye sebagai pribadi yang memancarkan kehangatan dan kedalaman, baik secara langsung maupun lewat suaranya.
- Raye dianggap memiliki bakat langka dalam menulis lagu yang mampu mengubah patah hati menjadi karya universal.
- Di balik kesuksesan, Raye mengaku masih dilanda demam panggung dan belajar menetapkan batasan hidup.
Hollywood actress Anya Taylor-Joy heaped praise on British singer Raye, calling her a "ray of sunlight" who brings warmth and depth. In an interview with TIME magazine, the star of The Queen's Gambit expressed her admiration for Raye, both as a person and as a musician with an exceptional voice.
The praise is not merely celebrity flattery. Taylor-Joy considers Raye, now 28 years old, to possess a rare ability to craft touching lyrics. She highlighted how Raye can turn the experience of heartbreak into music that "cuts straight into the listener". According to her, the honesty Raye conveys feels stronger because it is wrapped in vulnerability and wisdom.
Taylor-Joy, who once appeared in The Rolling Stones' music video for "Jealous Love", added that the truths Raye reveals feel better when sung by her. "Powerful, honeyed, vulnerable, and knowing," she said, describing the quality of Raye's vocals. She also noted that Raye's upcoming album, This Music May Contain Hope, shows the singer's ability to make deeply personal things feel universal.
"Raye is exactly that — a ray of sunlight. Warmth and depth radiate from her, both in person and through that extraordinary voice." — Anya Taylor-Joy
On the other hand, Raye herself admits that fame can be confusing. The London-born singer feels her career path has been strange yet amazing. She realizes the entertainment industry often places artists on a pedestal, and if one is not careful, that can make a person lose direction. Family, Raye says, is the support that helps her stay grounded.
Raye has also learned about the importance of setting boundaries. She admits that the word "no" is now her favorite, something she once found hard to say. For her, refusing does not mean being mean or selfish, but rather part of an effort to protect herself. She learned this lesson after going through various experiences in a demanding music industry.
Despite her many achievements, Raye is not immune to stage fright. She recounted a difficult experience of having to perform with her throat tightening even before stepping on stage. That anxious feeling, she says, can easily trigger tears if there is even the slightest trigger. This admission shows that behind the glitter of the stage, a star remains an ordinary, vulnerable human being.
For the Indonesian music industry, Raye's story is a mirror showing that psychological pressure in entertainment is not unfamiliar. Many musicians in the country also grapple with public expectations and mental health. Family support and the courage to set boundaries are key to surviving in a competitive industry. Raye's story can inspire Indonesian singers not to hesitate to seek help when facing similar pressure.
Going forward, the upcoming album This Music May Contain Hope will be an important marker for Raye's career journey. Can she maintain her artistic honesty amid industry pressure? And how will fans in Indonesia welcome her new work later? What is clear is that Anya Taylor-Joy's praise confirms that Raye is not just an ordinary pop singer, but a voice capable of touching many people.
