RAYE, a vocal force known for combining raw emotion with bold swagger, returns with her new single, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!,” proving she’s still rewriting the rules. Released today alongside a music video, the track is the lead offering from her hotly anticipated sophomore album, due in 2026.

The song is a tongue-in-cheek, funk-soaked anthem that’s equal parts confession and celebration. Co-written and produced with long-time collaborator Mike Sabath, it pairs glossy soul-pop grooves with RAYE’s unmistakable vocal grit. Over syncopated beats and swaggering brass, she wryly laments: “Baby, where the hell is my husband, and what’s taking him so long to find me?”

On YouTube, fans are already smitten. One popular comment reads:

“I like that the message telling her to find herself was added in the video. The video is so fun, aesthetic, and I love that it tells a clear story. This is my new favourite song.”

Musically, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” feels like RAYE flexing every muscle she’s honed since My 21st Century Blues. Her vocals are rapid-fire and confident, belting with just enough rasp to give the groove a playful, gritty edge. The chorus is instantly memorable—equal parts sass and soul—and the bridge, where she lists off details about herself (“Tell him I’m 5’5, tell him I got brown eyes…”), is pure theatre. It’s a clever blend of humor and honesty that makes the track more than just a bop—it’s character storytelling at its best.

The video alternates between playful narrative scenes and shots of RAYE performing with her band, creating a cinematic, lively experience that’s both fun and polished.

Currently featured on the cover of British Vogue and appearing on Netflix’s Black Rabbit, RAYE is positioning herself for another era-defining year. Fresh off a record-breaking BRIT Awards sweep, a Grammy-nominated run, and high-profile collaborations with LISA, Doja Cat, and Mark Ronson, she’s now gearing up for her 40-date THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC world tour. The trek, featuring support from her sisters Absolutely and Amma, will take her from Manchester’s Co-Op Live to Radio City Music Hall in New York and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

With “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”, she’s delivered a track that’s cheeky yet vulnerable, polished yet playful. It’s not just a comeback—it’s a confident declaration that RAYE’s second act will be even bigger, bolder, and more unapologetically her own.

Tickets for the 2026 tour go on general sale September 25 at 10 a.m. local time. The single and video are streaming now on all major platforms.