Raissa (born 1997 in Zaragoza (Spain)[1]) is a Spanish-French singer-songwriter raised in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. She became publicly known for her debut single "Bullying Boys", followed by "Valentine" and "Angel Energy" and for a collaboration with the producer Mark Ronson, “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”.
Raissa | |
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| Also known as | Raissa |
| Born | 29 April 1997 Zaragoza, Spain |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Independent |
She was one of American blog Ones to Watch's picks for 2020, described as "the DIY artist with dreams of doing it all".[2] She was signed to Zelig Records, an imprint of American label Columbia Records owned by Mark Ronson.[3]
Discography
editEPs
edit- Herogirl (2021)[4]
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit- "Bullying Boys" (2020)[5]
- "Valentine" (2020)[6]
- "Angel Energy" (2020)[7]
- "Go Fast Baby" (2020)
- "Crowded" (2020)
- "Shades On" (2021)
As featured artist
edit- "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" [by Mark Ronson] (2020)[3]
Music videos
editAs lead artist
edit- "Bullying Boys" (2020) – directed by Raissa[5]
- "Valentine" (2020) – directed by Raissa[6]
- "Angel Energy" (2020) – directed by Raissa[7]
- "Go Fast Baby" (2020) – directed by bedroom
- "Crowded" (2020) – directed by Florence Kosky
As featured artist
edit- "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" [by Mark Ronson] (2020) – directed by Jamie-James Medina[3]
Influences
editRaissa has named Lady Gaga, Prince, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell as some of her main musical inspirations.[2] She praised Gaga's presence as a female artist, Prince and Bowie's theatricality and Cohen and Mitchell's lyricism.
Philanthropy
editRaissa was one of the artists to sign a letter addressing the British government and requesting an "effective ban on conversion therapy",[8] along with other stars such as Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Elton John, Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall and Rina Sawayama.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Raissa Mokrani, la artista aragonesa a la que descubrió Mark Ronson: "De niña me llamaban 'la joterica'"". 24 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A] / Ones To Watch". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ a b c "Mark Ronson taps Raissa for dreamy new cover". lab.fm. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ Jimenez, Gabriela (21 October 2020). "Raissa - The up and coming star bringing a heroic vibe to the table of pop music". Asbo. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Raissa's 'Bullying Boys' Is A Testament To Resolute Creativity". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ a b Riddell, Rose (1 February 2020). "Introducing: Raissa + her new single 'Valentine'". Coup De Main Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ a b "New Music: Raissa "Angel Energy" w/ Self-Made Video". Hip Hop Dose. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "THE LETTER". Ban Conversion Therapy. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and Elton John call for conversion therapy ban". NME Music News, Reviews, Videos, Galleries, Tickets and Blogs | NME.COM. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.