: The album concludes with "Buss It Down" , a gospel-tinged celebratory track that symbolizes a "liberating sigh of relief" after her long struggle. Lyrical Themes: The "21st Century Blues"

: Elements of Nina Simone and Jill Scott are woven through tracks like "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Worth It" , the latter of which evokes the sweeping romance of a classic Hollywood film.

The Reclamation of Voice: A Study of RAYE’s My 21st Century Blues