{"id":86769,"date":"2022-03-01T15:09:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T15:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/?p=86769"},"modified":"2022-03-04T10:59:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T10:59:18","slug":"longtime-produced-by-xvr-blck-is-the-new-infectious-sultry-rb-single-from-uk-rb-singer-songwriter-cilla-raie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2022\/03\/longtime-produced-by-xvr-blck-is-the-new-infectious-sultry-rb-single-from-uk-rb-singer-songwriter-cilla-raie\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Longtime\u2019 produced by XVR Blck is the new infectious sultry R&#038;B single from UK R&#038;B singer-songwriter Cilla Raie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-86776 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Piercing together R&amp;B sounds with a hint of drill. The single gives you the feel of a vintage aura with smooth and silky sonic vibes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cLongtime was written with such ease and deep into the night, it represents a new era of growth for me. Which is a longtime coming, giving grown woman vibes and stepping into my divine feminine energy, going after what I want with no fear.\u201d<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5W1hkMJQvhM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/2021\/08\/rising-uk-rb-artist-cilla-raie-talks-musical-influences-motivation-and-her-new-ep-packed-with-rb-alternative-sounds-reconnected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cilla Raie<\/a> released her \u2018Reconnected\u2019 EP which caught the attention of MTV, Wonderland Magazine, BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra and more. Including achieving This is R&amp;B \u201810 R&amp;B artists you should have on your Radar\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-86779\" src=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-1-361x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-1-361x520.jpg 361w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-1-277x400.jpg 277w, https:\/\/nijimagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/CILLA-RAIE-PRESS-IMAGE-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The EP peaked at number 2 on the UK Itunes R&amp;B\/Soul Album Charts garnering further support from Reprezent, Earmilk, Apple News and more.<\/p>\n<p>Cilla Raie began recording music at just 14-years-old and takes inspiration from her early influences such as Aaliyah, Toni Braxton and Tamia. During the early stages of her musical journey, Cilla was mentored by super producer DaV-inche (Stormzy, Skepta, Wiley) and manager Jackie Davison MBE (Wayne Hector).<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, Cilla Raie released her first self-titled debut project produced by Sillky (Mabel, Teedra Moses, Craig David) and The Arcade (Doja Cat, Khalid, Migos). She successfully embarked on a national school tour across the UK performing with legislation group UK Music.<\/p>\n<p>She also has a unique entrance to the music industry having graduated with a BA honours in Public Relations and a Masters degree scholarship in Music Business Management.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese experiences I had juggling various part time jobs, being a student and doing music shaped and moulded me into the artist and independent entrepreneur that I am today being an independent artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her music reveals a deeper message for all: the importance of self-love, reassurance and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>2022 will see the release of yet another exciting Cilla Raie EP supported by Help Musicians\/MOBO Awards and Arts England\/National Lottery, be sure to watch out for Cilla Raie.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Longtime&#8217; is available now <a href=\"https:\/\/ffm.to\/longtimexcilla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via all major platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5a6cHRJSiOesfByK46HPyp?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connect with Cilla Raie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CillaRaie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cillaraie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/itsCillaRaie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piercing together R&amp;B sounds with a hint of drill. 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