Lady Wray

Lady Wray has said that her 2022 album, “Piece of Me” is the album she always wanted to make. Turns out, it’s also the album we always wanted to listen to. Lady Wray joins an exclusive club of artists to be double featured on a single episode of Black Tea, and we could not be more excited to shine the spotlight on such an incredible artist. Wray’s dynamite vocals showcase a vulnerable authenticity on “Piece of Me”. Wray’s multitude of artistic dimensions are not only on display, but are so masterfully woven into a beautifully cohesive sound and narrative. Eminently relatable, Lady Wray is the voice we all needed right now.

This week, we’re thrilled to feature two tracks from “Piece of Me” - “Through It All” and “Where Were You”. Both tracks feature Lady Wray at her finest, deftly using her incredibly powerful voice front and center, unencumbered by overproduction.

The tracks are organic: live instruments and classic production choices, but Wray brings her own identity and experiences to create the music she’s always wanted to make. “Through It All” is a meditative love letter, reflecting on the ups and downs that come with a long-term romance. A lyrical reflection, the track features some vintage vibes: a shuffle groove that throws back to the southern rap scene of the 90’s, Wrays vocals elegantly dressed with a radio-esque filter, and the gentle strumming guitar prevalent in so many R&B classics. And while “Through It All” may be a musical reflection of the past “Where Were You” is Wray fully in the present moment. With a more industrial beat and a pop-tinged melody, Wray’s vocals shine as she musically interrogates those in her life who only showed up when things were good.