Pop powerhouse Victor Ray takes his first steps into the spotlight with his explosive new EP, “I WILL,” out now through Decca Records/Capitol. In only four tracks and less than 14 minutes, Victor offers a body of work that’s intensely personal, vocally rich, and emotionally charged, an artist not just evolving but making it known.
The EP opens with “Hearts Break and People Change,” a gentle, soul-soaked rumination on heartbreak and emotional growth. With Victor’s signature vocal clarity and naked storytelling, it’s a song that implores you to sit with the bittersweet realities of life and love.
“Still The Same” that most pack and stick, a smooth, bittersweet track about identity and integrity amid change. With its understated instrumental palette that allows Victor’s voice to shine, it’s a reminder that staying true to yourself can be a revolutionary act today. This track, in particular, feels like a cool anthem for anyone traveling forward on a path of transformation that doesn’t erase their origins.
On “Sticks & Stones,” he teams up with UK rap powerhouses Kojey Radical and Strandz, adding his soulful melodic imprint to a beat that feels gritty, urgent, and altogether of the moment. With a well of texture and tension, it perfectly displays Victor’s ability to meld classic soul sensibilities with modern flamethrower energy. The collaboration doesn’t overshadow but instead lifts him.
But at the center of “I WILL” is, without a doubt, “World At My Feet.” A triumphant, infectious anthem, it’s a victory lap in song form. Victor tells the story of busking on the streets of Newcastle and his ascent to find his way in the world as one of the most exciting young artists on the world stage. He says this song is the story of his 10,000 hours, which sounds hard-won, optimistic, and brimming with potential. The track gives you faith in Victor’s future and perhaps your own. With “I WILL,” Victor Ray presents his voice and soul. It’s an EP that rests on authenticity, persistence, and purpose. And if this is just his grand opening act, the world is watching, waiting, and listening.
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