Victor Ray

Victor Ray is a British–Ugandan singer and songwriter. He grew to fame with his 2024 viral single "Comfortable", as well as "Stay for a While" and "It Only Cost Everything". Ray's music blends soulful R&B and pop influences with a vocal style described by critics as powerful yet vulnerable.

Early life Victor Ray was born in Kampala, Uganda, and moved with his family to Newcastle, England when he was one year old. Ray developed an early love for music, with one of his first musical memories being dancing to ABBA's "Dancing Queen" as a child. At the age of six, he gave his first public performance at a school Christmas concert, singing a solo that sparked his passion for performing. He has referenced artists such as Ed Sheeran, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and Usher as important influences on his songwriting and vocal style.

Ray has spoken about his aim to broaden representation of black British artists in mainstream pop beyond the focus on rap or grime, a stance noted by commentators who see him as "breaking down barriers" in the industry. he instead focused more on music, busking on the streets. In early 2023, Ray independently released his debut EP i was.. He followed up in September 2023 with a second EP, i felt., which included the single "Popcorn and a Smoothie," a track about his father.

In June 2024, Ray released his third EP, I TRIED.., which continued his confessional songwriting style. The EP featured "Comfortable" as its lead track and included a duet, "Falling Into Place," recorded with singer Debbie.

In 2025, Ray followed up with I WILL., released via Decca/Capitol. The EP was led by the single "Hearts Break and People Change" and the hip-hop-infused track "Sticks & Stones", featuring British rappers Kojey Radical and Strandz. Ray stated that he was working towards his first full-length album, expected in 2026.

Discography

Compilation albums I AM. MIXTAPE (2026)

EPs i was. (2023) i felt. (2023) I TRIED. (2024) I WILL. (2025)

Singles "Hollow" (2022) "A Little Less Lonely" (2022) "Like The Moon" (2023) "Off Balance" (2023) "It Only Cost Everything" (2023) "Stay for a While" (2023) "Popcorn and a Smoothie" (2023) "Comfortable" (2024) "Halfway There" (2024) "Falling into Place" ft. Debbie (2024) "Still The Same" (2024) "Sticks & Stones" (2024) "Hearts Break and People Change" (2025) "World At My Feet" (2025) "Contagious" (2025) "You & I" (2025)