RAYE shares F1® THE ALBUM soundtrack contribution “Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News”

Amber Hill

PRODUCED BY MARK RONSON

CREDIT: Audemars Piguet

(June 27, 2025) – Following up from the release of “Suzanne,” which saw the singer collaborate with DJ and producer Mark Ronson earlier this month, award-winning artists RAYE and Ronson have teamed up once more to compose a track for the all-star F1® THE ALBUM, titled “Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News.” The song is now widely available on a variety of platforms, accompanying the theatrical release of Apple Original Film “F1® THE MOVIE,” distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Stream RAYE’s participation HERE and listen to the all-new soundtrack HERE.

From the team that composed iconic, blockbuster soundtracks such as Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad and more, F1® THE ALBUM is the driven and all-star harmonious sidekick to the highly fueled, thrilling film “F1® THE MOVIE,” starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”). The fresh soundtrack features 17 huge new tracks created by a lineup of A-list talent, including RAYE, Burna Boy, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ, Sexyy Red, Tate McRae, and more.

“Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News” marks the second offering this month from RAYE and Ronson. On June 13, the dynamic duo surprised fans with the release of “Suzanne,” the first installment from South London-born RAYE since becoming the only artist ever nominated simultaneously for Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards.

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“Suzanne” showcases Ronson’s distinctive style, enhanced by the inclusion of a horn piece that transports the listener to an intimate club scene, evoking a smooth, timeless, and vintage feel that both artists adore. A long-awaited collaboration, the song was set in motion by luxury Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, of which both artists are brand ambassadors. Celebrating 150 years, this iconic collaboration is a piece of the brand’s AP x Music series.

Still on a high from her performance at Governors Ball, sharing the evening with a venue of 25,000, there’s no stopping RAYE as she embarks on her festival run this summer starting at Glastonbury (June 28), moving on to Montreux Jazz Festival (July 9) and Newport Jazz Festival (August 1), before circling back to her roots to headline London’s sold-out All Points East (August 23) alongside special guests Doechii, Tyla, and JADE.

ABOUT RAYE

British musician, singer, songwriter, and producer RAYE is adding her twist to modern music. A globally recognized voice and three-time 2025 GRAMMY nominee, the South London-raised artist made Recording Academy history as the first to earn nods in both Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical) categories in the same year. This achievement follows her record-breaking streak at the 2024 BRIT Awards, which saw her take home a ground-breaking six awards – overtaking previous record holders Adele and Harry Styles – and became the first woman ever named Songwriter of the Year.

CREDIT: Audemars Piguet

Since her 2014 debut, RAYE has made eight Top 20 U.K. singles and accumulated over six billion Spotify streams. Her smooth blend of genres that make up her distinctive sound includes influences from contemporary pop, R&B, hip-hop, gospel, jazz, big band, and dance music. She has collaborated with numerous artists such as Stormzy, Central Cee, Lucky Daye, David Guetta, Jax Jones, and Disclosure. Defined by the Ivors Academy as “the voice of a generation” and “the U.K.’s finest songwriter,” RAYE’s songwriting has been praised by A-listers such as Beyoncé, Charli xcx, and Jennifer Lopez as well as rising stars like JADE and Halle Bailey.

2023 marked a memorable year for RAYE, independently releasing her debut album, My 21st Century Blues (Human Re Sources/The Orchard), which made waves within mainstream music, guided by her first U.K. No. 1 hit “Escapism.” – a catchy installment that broke both the internet and the charts as it reached Top 10 in over 20 countries and became certified RIAA Double Platinum in the U.S. The track catapulted her to global stardom, with over 150 headlining shows across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the U.K.

Following her rise to fame, she has delivered dynamic live performances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Fuji Rock, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. 2024 brought another memorable year: a winning streak at the BRITs, a notable opening set at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium, and momentous TV appearances on Saturday Night Live, The Kelly Clarkson Show, American Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and Kennedy Center Honors.

After making viral performances at both the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards and 97th Annual Academy Awards, RAYE joined forces with LISA and Doja Cat on the internationally recognized track “Born Again,” showcasing her co-songwriting and co-production skills. The single made its entrance on multiple Billboard charts, including the Hot 100 (No. 68) and the Dance Streaming Songs chart (No. 2). Adding to her list of collaborators, RAYE has most recently teamed up with globally recognized DJ and Academy Award, Golden Globe, and nine-time GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter Mark Ronson to create two contenders for the hottest summer singles – “Suzanne” and “Grandma Calls The Boy Bad News” – both out on a variety of platforms.

ABOUT F1® THE ALBUM

From the label that has provided some of the most memorable and award-winning musical counterparts such as Barbie The Album, Twisters: The Album, The Greatest Showman, Suicide Squad and more, F1® THE ALBUM was produced and led by multi-GRAMMY® Award Winner, seven-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, and Atlantic Records West Coast President, Kevin Weaver. Music Supervisors also include the Head of Music for Apple Original Films David Taylor and Jake Voulgarides. Atlantic Records’ EVP and co-head of pop/rock A&R Brandon Davis and Atlantic Records’ SVP A&R/Marketing, Joseph Khoury also provided service as soundtrack album producers. Additional key figures involved in the project include soundtrack album executive producers Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer.

ABOUT F1® THE MOVIE

Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures Present A Monolith Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer / Plan B Entertainment / Dawn Apollo Films Production, A Joseph Kosinski Film, F1® The Movie, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters and IMAX® nationwide on June 27, 2025 and internationally beginning June, 25, 2025.