British-Asian Singer-Songwriter producer Ray Laurél makes his exceptional debut entry with new single Hunter Schafer. With an EP set to drop later in the year, our first introduction sees a big Frank Ocean/Prince-esque influence run through its heart, evident with its jazzy guitar solos and blunt percussive hits, adding a sharp knife edge to an otherwise silk-smooth pop powerhouse effort. Explaining the track in more detail, he states: "I started watching euphoria, and like everyone else got obsessed with Jules (Hunter’s character). During that time (summer of 2021) i was going through quite the identity crisis. the show really helped me feel comfortable in my skin again, especially with my newly-realised sexuality. I started dressing different, talking different even - i felt me again. I decided to make a dramatic purple rain-esque bop almost as an ode to myself and my new found freedom. It’s called hunter. cuz Hunter is the embodiment of Love".  Take a listen for yourselves below.

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