About

When Rachel Grae sings, you not only hear, but also see and feel her confidence.

She knows where she’s been. She knows who she is. She knows what she wants to say—and she’s saying it out loud through her songs.

The New Jersey-raised singer and songwriter brings truth to pop, speaking her mind and holding nothing back when it comes to relationships, friendships, family, life, and even herself. She might just inspire you to ditch that unworthy ex once and for all, chase that dream you’d been waiting on, love who you are, or simply be your best self without apology. Emboldened by experience, her music sounds a lot like bossing up reflected in her seismically soulful vocals, unfiltered lyrics, and palpable presence. It’s no wonder she has quietly amassed hundreds of millions of streams, incited the applause of Rolling Stone, People, EUPHORIA. and American Songwriter, and attracted a devout fanbase on her own terms.

In 2025, her artistic vision crystallizes with more music to come.

“Everything is more upbeat and empowering,” she states. “I definitely know my worth, and you’re going to hear it in the vocals, lyrics, production, and performances. I’m fully stepping into who I always knew I could be. I’ve unlocked a more confident version of myself.”

As a kid, Rachel initially discovered music via her parents who played music around the house. However, nobody in her family was traditionally musically inclined. So, it was a bit of a welcome shock when Rachel posted her first cover on social media at 10-years-old. In between sharing covers online, she filled journals with lyrics and melodies. In 2020, she flew out to Los Angeles for her very first writing trip. “It was the best time ever, and then COVID hit,” she recalls. Nevertheless, she continued to pen songs on Zoom. Simultaneously, she listened to the likes of Adele, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, and Amy Winehouse.

Recognizing her momentum, Rachel’s mother and father allowed her to drop out of college under one condition…

“They told me, ‘If you want to take music seriously, you can leave school as long as you make yourself a schedule like you’re still in it,” she goes on. “I got really disciplined with regularly releasing songs and connecting to people online.”

Attracting over 1 million followers, she made her proper introduction with “Bad Timing.” Throughout 2022 and 2023, she quietly gained traction. Adorning her first full-length Journal No. 1 in 2024, “Outsider” exploded with 44 million Spotify streams followed by “Friend Like Me” with 34 million Spotify streams. Earning widespread acclaim, The Honey Pop raved, “Each song on this record is so expertly crafted and truly digs into every section of the emotion spectrum,” and People applauded Rachel’s “ripped-from-her-diary songs.” In 2025, she decamped to North Hollywood where she wrote and recorded with collaborators Joe Janiak [Kygo, Ellie Goulding] and Dave Gibson [Bruno Mars, Bebe Rexha].

Throughout the process, she handwrote the bulk of the material in a notebook, journaling her feelings and committing her most intimate thoughts to paper.

“I did a lot of digging into old videos and pictures, reliving so many moments,” she says. “A lot of these songs address topics I had avoided in the past, because I wasn’t healed at the time. It took a lot of reflection; there was a ton of tears. When it was done, I could feel a difference. There are ‘before’ songs. They reflect a younger me with a different thought process. On the ‘after’ songs, I’m manifesting the person I’m becoming. The process allowed me to heal.”

She kicks off this chapter with the single “Raised By A Woman.” Underscored by live instrumentation, a throwback beat and R&B-style bassline set the tempo for the track. Soft keys glimmer in the background as her voice draws the spotlight. She makes a declaration, “I want a man that is already special, don’t give a damn about unfulfilled potential.” Handclaps and gospel harmonies uplift an instantly chantable chorus, “The way that you hold my heart with both hands, I can tell that you were raised by a woman.”

“It’s an anthem for the girls to realize they don’t need to settle for less,” she proclaims. “There are men who are raised correctly. It’s clear when a guy was raised by a woman, because he holds certain values. He shows a different love. As a woman, you feel more respected and seen. I don’t want to beg somebody for the bare minimum because there are guys out there who know how to treat a girl.”

Ultimately, Rachel projects enough confidence to share.

“I want you to take away what you need from the music,” she leaves off. “This is a rebirth for me. I feel like a boss, and I hope you do too.”