Perrie Edwards has referred to as Raye the “most proficient human” she’s ever met.
Throughout a latest interview with Apple Music 1, the previous Little Combine member spoke about working with the a number of BRIT-winner on her upcoming debut solo album. The pair teamed up on Edwards’ yet-to-be-released tune ‘2-2’.
“Raye is probably the most proficient human I’ve ever witnessed within the flesh. It’s scary,” Edwards informed the station (by way of Music News).
The singer defined that ‘2-2’ wasn’t a conventional “collab” as such, including: “We introduced it collectively however [Raye] doesn’t characteristic on it.”
She continued: “She came visiting to my home and we had been simply chatting. It took place as a result of I used to be like, ‘I’m actually petty’. My associate and I, we don’t argue so much. Sure issues, I’ll maintain a grudge and never again down. I’m actually petty, when he messages me, I gained’t ship a kiss on the finish. I’m like a 14-year-old lady. It’s pathetic.
“We began chatting and that turned the idea of the tune. It’s referred to as ‘2-2’, so it’s football-related. It was enjoyable to be like ‘Yeah, and after they do that and then you definately really feel like that, after which it’s actually annoying and why can’t they do it?’ It was principally lady speak put right into a tune.”
Edwards beforehand talked about her admiration for Raye throughout an interview with NME earlier this month.
“Each time I see her win an award or something occurs to her, I’m so completely happy as a result of she simply deserves to win – she’s the nicest, most real individual, however her expertise is ridiculous,” she mentioned.
“Like, she opens her mouth and I’m simply in awe of her. On the time, her single was doing rather well and we celebrated with somewhat crisp cake. My mum was looking for one thing within the kitchen to congratulate her so we obtained somewhat crisp cake and a candle.
“And we wrote a tune that day referred to as ‘2-2’ that I’m actually pleased with.”
When requested what her associate considered the observe, Edwards informed NME: “He actually likes it! To be honest, at first after I play him a tune, he doesn’t take heed to the lyric essentially. I’m studying that: some individuals will hear a tune and listen to the melody.
“And a few individuals will pay attention straight for the lyric… he undoubtedly listens to the tune as an entire. So then I’ll ask him: ‘Oh, what do you consider the lyrics?’ And he’s like, ‘Why, what did you sing? Play it once more!’ And he’ll take it within the second time.”
She added: “However he likes it. It’s all enjoyable and video games actually, isn’t it? I’ve written about him masses on the album. It’s obtained good songs, too, don’t fear!”
Edwards launched her debut solo single, ‘Overlook About Us’, final Friday (April 12). She co-wrote the tune alongside Ed Sheeran, David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, Christina Perri) and Steven Solomon.
The pop artist informed NME that the observe was “anthemic – driving within the automotive with the roof down within the wind”. She additionally described her first solo report – which has no title or launch date but, however is just about completed – as “eclectic”.
Final month noticed Raye win a record-breaking six BRIT Awards at this 12 months’s ceremony.
Talking to NME on the occasion, she defined: “I haven’t fairly processed but the way it feels, however that is undoubtedly one of the best night time of my life. Arms down. Undoubtedly, greatest night time of my life. I can’t even maintain them. They damage my arms!”
In different information, Raye has spoken out towards “evil” practices inside the music trade, claiming that “songwriters are being manipulated”.
