Noraay: Women Make Music
“Peace, love and positive thoughts – that pretty much sums up where my lyrics are coming from. I’ve taken my love of Neo-Soul, RnB and Hip Hop, my British Moroccan heritage, and my experience and perspective on life, mixed them it up and served up something fresh and unique.”
Noraay’s first single Be Speak and Do (June 2011) produced by Naughty Boy (Chipmunk, Emelie Sandi) is reminiscent of a 60s protest song. Taken from her forthcoming debut album the song tackles poverty, obesity, war, climate change and offers a spiritual solution based on love.
A perfectionist at heart, she believes that as an artist she has a duty to develop her craft and to keep her message positive. Like a young Sade with a head wrapped in Baduizm, and a hint of Arabia, hers is a voice that delves beneath the superficial surface of everyday life. In a world where reality TV stars serve as makeshift idols and wealth defines the worth of a human being, Noraay’s music is built on long standing values.
“Artists are powerful, I believe if you’re putting something out there, it should be something positive – that makes people think or touches and inspires them.”