Progressive soul singer Lady Wray, formerly known as Nicole Wray, has unveiled her new album Cover Girl will release Sept. 26 via Big Crown Records.
She worked alongside longtime collaborator Leon Michels to craft “a joyful, revitalized vision” of her evolving sound: ‘60s and ’70s-inspired soul and disco, ‘90s hip-hop and R&B, and gospel.
Regarding Cover Girl, Wray says, “This has been the clearest window into my brain and how I’ve been feeling lately. This is a let your hair down, love yourself, treat yourself, colorful fun awakening explosion.”
Not only will Cover Girl be released digitally but on vinyl, cassette and CD. The vinyl will be available in standard black and a limited-edition purple with blue smoke.
Along with her new album announcement, Wray has released the lead single, “You’re Gonna Win.” The floor-filling disco-funk groove is livened by soulful handclaps and gospel-tinged choir vocals.
“You’re gonna win / All of my loving / You’re gonna win / Goodness, Goodness / You just won the lottery,” Wray sings on the cookout-ready jam.
“This song is my night out,” explains Wray. “I can get dressed, call my friends, and we’re gonna go out, dance, and have a great time.”
Besides “You’re Gonna Win,” Cover Girl will also include the previously shared tracks “Best For Us,” “Be A Witness” and “Time.”
Wray’s upcoming album is the follow-up to 2022’s Piece of Me. The latter included the singles “Come On In,” “Under The Sun,” “Joy & Pain” and the title track.
“I’ve gravitated more towards love and self-care with this album. Piece of Me was realizing that I was going to be a mother, and all those feelings were on my heart,” Wray shares.
She continues, “Now I’m able to sit back and be a real boss. I got my career, my motherhood, and my marriage by the horns. I’ve grown into this more self-aware and beautiful flower for Cover Girl.”
Stream Lady Wray’s new song “You’re Gonna Win” and see the official tracklist for Cover Girl below.
Lady Wray’s Cover Girl Album Tracklist
1. My Best Step
2. Be A Witness
3. Where Could I Be
4. Hard Times
5. Best For Us
6. Cover Girl
7. You’re Gonna Win
8. Time
9. What It Means
10. Higher
11. Calm
Presave/preorder Cover Girl here.
