Mark Ronson and RAYE team up on jazzy new track 'Suzanne'

Mark Ronson and RAYE have joined forces on the brand new single, 'Suzanne', which marks their debut collaboration.

Co-written by RAYE, Ronson, and musicians Tommy Brenneck and Eric Hagstrom, 'Suzanne' blends soulful pop with bold big-band flair, showcasing the South London singer’s commanding vocal performance.

“I’ve admired RAYE’s artistry for years now, watching her evolution from songwriter to the powerhouse artist she’s become," Mark Ronson says. "When Audemars Piguet brought us together through their APxMusic program, it felt like the stars aligning at exactly the right moment".

“This collaboration isn’t just another project," he continues, "it’s something we’ve poured ourselves into completely…all night tracking sessions in London, New York and Los Angeles. The music we’ve created together carries both our musical DNA but takes us somewhere neither of us would have reached alone".

Speaking about the track, RAYE adds: “Everything about how this song came to exist, and this moment with Mark and AP, feels meant to be. I used to work in Mark Ronson’s London studio when I was a baby artist focusing on my songwriting craft, and always dreamed of the day I could one day work with the musical genius that is Ronson.

“From the feeling in my heart that the song should be called ‘Suzanne’ within minutes of hearing the music Mark created, to learning of Suzanne Audemars and the joy I feel in my bones whenever I play this song in my headphones, the overwhelming consensus of emotions is gratitude and pride".

'Suzanne' is the first of two tracks dropping this month from the duo, with RAYE’s Ronson-produced 'Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News' also appearing on F1 THE ALBUM—the soundtrack to Apple Original Films’ upcoming movie F1. 

Tune into the new single below: