Ray BLK

Rita Ekwere (born 2 August 1994), better known under her stage name of Ray BLK (pronounced "Ray Black"), is a British singer and songwriter who was born in Nigeria, and grew up in Catford in London. She won the BBC's Sound of 2017, and was the first unsigned artist to do so. On 28 October 2016, she released her debut mini-album, Durt, and in January 2018 signed to the UK branch of Island Records. Her debut full-length studio album, Access Denied, was released to critical acclaim in October 2021.

Ray BLK
Background information
Birth nameRita Ekwere
Also known asRay Blizzy
Born (1994-08-02) 2 August 1994
Nigeria
OriginCatford, South East London, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2015–present
LabelsUniversal Island Records
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