Love Ain't the Same

Freshest breath of air on the scene,Rita Raytreatscinematic soullovers to her latest single"Love Ain't the Same". Out digitally viaFunk Embassy Records, this is the first release since her début LP. With songwriting this brilliant, melancholy is made enjoyable. Orchestral arrangements by Ms. Ray take the composition to new heights. She led the recording of an 11-piece string section at the legendary Estonian Radio's 1st Studio, operating since the 1950s. In partnership with the Solid Gold Sound production crew, the classic R&B style gets an authentic treatment. Prominent baritone guitar adds a hint of southern soul to the mix. The single is bound to turn the heads of listeners with a variety of music tastes.

Themusic videofor "Love Ain't the Same" (released on 16th of March), Rita Ray's first ever, is made by RR Gems. It follows the singer on a solo journey along the roads and scenic coast of Estonia, culminating on the majestic stage of the Russian Cultural Centre. In harmony with the track, the video filmed on an old Super 8 camera portrays nostalgy as the singer bitter-sweetly reminisces on passed love.

There's no doubt Rita Ray is a powerhouse for years to come, and "Love Ain't the Same" solidifies her position as one of the rising forces in today's soul music. The single has already caught the attention ofBBC London, earning her an exclusive interview on theRobert Elms'show. While she works closely with the band, it's the femme fatale front and centre in composing, arranging, singing, writing lyrics.Rita Ray's second album is due in Fall 2021.