Singer scores hard-earned success after a difficult decade in the industry, while British rap is well represented with multiple nominations for Central Cee, J Hus and more
The pop singer Raye has made Brit awards history by becoming the first artist to score seven nominations in a single year, crowning a remarkable career turnaround after spending years in limbo at a major record label.
Topping strong female representation with solo women or all-female groups making up more than half of the overall nominees, Raye scored two nominations for song of the year, plus nods in the artist, pop and R&B categories, and – despite her debut release coming out 10 years ago – in the new artist category.
