Rae is the second studio album by American singer Ashe. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Mom + Pop.[1]
| Rae | ||||
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| Released | October 14, 2022 | |||
| Length | 39:33 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
| Producer | Leroy Clampitt | |||
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| Singles from Rae | ||||
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Background
editOn 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
editThe 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]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rae's Theme" | Clampitt | 0:38 | |
| 2. | "Another Man's Jeans" |
| Clampitt | 2:45 |
| 3. | "Hope You're Not Happy" |
|
| 2:44 |
| 4. | "Shower with My Clothes On" |
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| 3:04 |
| 5. | "OMW" |
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| 2:51 |
| 6. | "Angry Woman" |
| Clampitt | 2:33 |
| 7. | "Emotional" |
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| 2:40 |
| 8. | "Love You Need" |
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| 3:15 |
| 9. | "It Can't Be You" |
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| 3:04 |
| 10. | "Loose Ends" |
| Clampitt | 4:03 |
| 11. | "San Jose" |
| Clampitt | 3:17 |
| 12. | "Love Is Letting Go" (featuring Diane Keaton) |
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| 2:34 |
| 13. | "Count On Me" |
| Clampitt | 3:39 |
| 14. | "Fun While It Lasted" |
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| 2:26 |
| Total length: | 39:33 | |||
References
edit- ^ a b Kenneally, Cerys (June 22, 2022). "Ashe announces second album with new single "Angry Woman"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (May 7, 2021). "Ashe's 'Ashlyn' Is an Eccentric and Effervescent Debut Album From a Giant Young Talent". Variety. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (May 10, 2021). "Ashe Seems Far Too Self-Assured To Care Whether You Think She's Corny". Stereogum. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ John, Sarah (July 11, 2022). "Ashe Cuts Away the Past for New Era". V Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ "Late Night with Seth Meyers S9 E103". NBC. May 19, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (May 9, 2022). "Ashe releases new single "Hope You're Not Happy"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Kaye, Ben (June 22, 2022). "Ashe Announces New Album Rae, Shares New Single "Angry Woman": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ^ Major, Michael (June 22, 2022). "Ashe Announces Sophomore Album 'Rae'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 17, 2022.