In her EP My World (out May 22), Raylee Forest forages into the glittery dark realm of pop with a five-track collection that was produced by Grammy Award-winner Isha Erskine. My World showcases Raylee’s uncanny ability to fuse elements of East Asian pop with the iconic sounds of Western pop.
Known for her bold vision and style, Raylee’s storytelling prowess shines throughout every track in My World. Whether she is lyrically or sonically painting vivid scenes, Raylee transports one into the dark pop forest of her imagination. Songs such as “Fortune Teller” and “Secret Garden” draw you into a place where magic thrives and weird creatures may lurk. The songs are rich in atmospheric details and are haunting and mesmerising.
“Fly,” “Let Them Out,” and “Dream Walker” each add a distinctive dimension to Raylee’s artistic palette. “Fly” is a hauntingly beautiful track that evokes a sense of wonder and hope while “Let Them Out” is infused with a devilish playfulness and a hint of cinematic villainous drama. While “Dream Walker” completes the EP with its ethereal and dreamlike quality, all showcase Raylee’s talent for crafting songs that are as emotionally and musically intricate.
With her willingness to experiment in sound and structure, Raylee’s infectious and catchy songs are an echo of the past and a peek into the future while securely rooted into the current moment in time. My World is a compelling listen with infectious melodies and intricate storytelling and is fierce and bold like its creator, Raylee Forest.
