Rae (album) explained

Rae
Type:studio
Cover:Ashe Rae album cover.jpg
Artist:Ashe
Released:October 14, 2022
Length:39:33
Label:Mom + Pop
Producer:Leroy Clampitt
Prev Title:Ashlyn
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Willson
Next Year:2024

Rae is the second studio album by American singer and songwriter Ashe. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Mom + Pop.[1]

Background

On May 7, 2021, Ashe released her debut studio album Ashlyn which received positive reviews.[2] [3] Reflecting on her debut album, Ashe said that its content was "so off the heels of my divorce and going through all this turmoil and toxicity". In contrast, she believes that Rae is "grounded in confidence, sexual freedom, excitement, and liberation".[4]

Release and promotion

The first single to be released from Rae was "Another Man's Jeans" on March 3, 2022. Ashe performed the track on May 19 on Late Night with Seth Meyers.[5] Second single "Hope You're Not Happy" debuted on May 6, 2022.[6]

On June 22, 2022, alongside the release of third single "Angry Woman", Rae was announced to be releasing on October 14, 2022.[7] [8] The music video for "Angry Woman" was directed by Jason Lester and inspired by Yoko Ono's Cut Piece performance from 1964. Like Cut Piece, the video features Ashe's clothes being cut off her body until she is naked in the final shot.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . June 22, 2022 . Ashe announces second album with new single "Angry Woman" . . July 17, 2022.
  2. Web site: Aswad . Jem . May 7, 2021 . Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent . . en-US . May 18, 2021.
  3. Web site: DeVille . Chris . May 10, 2021 . Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny . . July 17, 2022.
  4. Web site: John . Sarah . July 11, 2022 . Ashe Cuts Away the Past for New Era . V Magazine . July 17, 2022.
  5. Web site: Late Night with Seth Meyers S9 E103 . NBC . May 19, 2022 . July 17, 2022.
  6. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . May 9, 2022 . Ashe releases new single "Hope You're Not Happy" . The Line of Best Fit . July 17, 2022.
  7. Web site: Kaye . Ben . June 22, 2022 . Ashe Announces New Album Rae, Shares New Single "Angry Woman": Stream . . July 17, 2022.
  8. Web site: Major . Michael . June 22, 2022 . Ashe Announces Sophomore Album 'Rae' . . July 17, 2022.