Phoebe Ray - 'Ur Hot'
South London based singer-songwriter Phoebe Ray gives us a piece of pop delight to scream at the top of our lungs with latest single ‘Ur Hot’.
Tackling the highs and lows of dating - Phoebe’s vocals hit you a heartfelt way - peacefully delivered while holding together a modern commercially driven sound. Made for big mainstream radio play for starters but also pushing out of the typical pop comfort box to bring something different to the table. “I wrote this after a guy I trusted kissed me and conveniently forgot to mention he had a girlfriend. He thinks I’ve kept his secret, but unfortunately for him I’m a songwriter.” she explains. Ticking the boxes for fans of Taylor Swift, Sigrid and Maisie Peters - Phoebe is on the right path to pop stardom for sure and a name to keep your eyes on for the future.
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