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Nora and Nathan discuss RAYE's second album, exploring its genres and vocal strength while comparing her to Olivia Dean.

Nora and Nathan break down 'This Music May Contain Hope,' the second album from British breakout star RAYE. They talk about the frequent comparisons she gets to fellow British pop singer Olivia Dean and if they're fair (1:00), the many genres she explores throughout this record, from jazz to house music (9:58), and how throughout it all her music is powered by her incredible voice (33:48). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Nathan HubbardProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Nathan Hubbard

Topics covered

• RAYE
• music genres
• vocal performance
• album review
• British pop

Keywords

• RAYE
• This Music May Contain Hope
• album review
• British pop
• Olivia Dean
• music genres
• vocal performance

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