Corinne Bailey Rae | Broken Record

Corinne Bailey Rae is an English singer/songwriter whose career started with a bang. In 2006 her debut album topped UK charts and was certified triple platinum with the help of her first hit single, “Put Your Records On.” A slew of awards and other “best new artist” distinctions followed. As she released subsequent albums, Corinne aspired to stretch herself as an artist beyond neo-soul pop-music success.
In September, Corinne Bailey Rae released her excellent, genre-hopping fourth album, Black Rainbows. It’s an album inspired by her time spent exploring Chicago’s historic Stony Island Arts Bank-a vast collection of Black cultural relics and writing.
On today’s episode Justin Richmond talks to Corinne Bailey Rae about the years she spent in the Arts Bank archives and the stories that inspired her new work. She also talks about her record label’s exhaustive effort trying to push her to recreate the success of her first album. And how an indie skateboarding magazine helped clarify the look of her new album.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Corinne Bailey Rae songs here: open.spotify.com/playlist/6Zm...
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[@ElBeeEss]

I remember Corinne working behind the bar at The Underground. I adored that club. It was the saddest thing when it closed. But all good things must come to an end, I guess. I'm thrilled by the success of our Leeds lass. She's awesome. Peach Velvet Sky makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up; it's divine!

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Oh, this was fun! This woman does not do interviews, so what treat! ☺️☺️☺️

[@olumideakingbade982]

Powerful stories

[@ClvrChristopher]

first! i love ms rae ❤😂