Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Stay for a While’ Singer-Songwriter Victor Ray
You truly only have to hear a few seconds of Victor Ray's singing to know he was born to be a star.
The Ugandan-born, Newcastle-raised and London-based singer-songwriter is beloved for his soulful, captivating voice and known best for his viral busking performances on TikTok, where he has 2.8 million followers and counting. Last month, he released his new EP, i felt, showcasing both his soaring vocals and unmatched storytelling, transforming his own tales of loss and heartache into something universal. There's an honest authenticity to his music that's unmatched, and it's clear Victor's only getting started. If you're as obsessed as we are, keep scrolling to discover everything he shared about himself as our latest Man Crush Monday.
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Name: Victor Ray
Hometown: Newcastle, England
Birthday: August 12
Fun Facts:
1. The one snack Victor couldn't live without is Haribo gummies.
2. He's closer to his two best friends, Maz and Walid, than anyone else.
"We spend so much time together, and they know me better than anyone."
-Victor Ray
3. Spider-Man is his favorite superhero.
"He's just the best. Miles Morales from the animated movies is probably my favorite Spider-Man."
-Victor Ray
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4. After a tough day, he likes to unwind by playing video games.
"I play a lot of Rocket League. I play story games a lot as well. I am playing a game called CyberPunk right now. It's great."
-Victor Ray
5. Champanzees are his favorite animals.
"I loved the Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie."
-Victor Ray
6. If he could choose any decade to live in, he'd stay planted here in the 2020s.
"I really like where I'm at."
-Victor Ray
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7. His biggest guilty pleasure is knowing every word to every song on the High School Musical soundtrack.
8. Moana is his favorite Disney movie.
"I really love the music and the story."
-Victor Ray
9. Christmas is his favorite day of the year.
10. Above everything else, Victor doesn't make music selfishly.
"Everything I create, I try to do it from a real place with the intention of giving it away to the world, taking my hardships and stories and giving them to other people to relate to through my music."
-Victor Ray
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