Raissa releases “No Genius” featuring her close friend and frequent collaborator Rahim Redcar fka Christine and the Queens. Their meaningful collabs and co-signs, have made fans of Mark Ronson, Mura Masa, and more. Raissa is preparing her upcoming Cute Threat EP on Neon Gold Records.

She adds about “No Genius: “Lyrically guided by a channeled frustration at our increasing alienation from each other. It doesn’t take no genius to know that those who seek to divide us are up to no good. I was channeling some frustration during a particularly difficult time in the world. I think people as a collective are smarter than we give ourselves credit for. It’s some tough love for myself and my fellow human. A reminder that it doesn’t take no genius to know that those who seek to divide us, are probably up to no good.

Born in Spain, Raissa inherited a mastery of French and Spanish from her parents and a love of songwriting from Leonard Cohen. She spent her childhood between Beijing, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, and London – as a result, she draws from a deep well of creative influences, everything from antique Gothic literature to vintage anime.

Currently LA-based, Raissa has been in the studio writing and recording her next project, Cute Threat. She is a unique talent whose work creates a sense of hope and the urge to fight for truth and love. She champions courage, vulnerability, and what it means to be young and enthralled by it all.

Rahim Redcar (FKA Christine and the Queens) celebrates the release of his new album HOPECORE. Entirely written, produced, and mixed by Rahim, HOPECORE rings in a new era for the artist, following the 20-track epic opera PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE (2023) and Redcar les adorables étoiles (2022). The artist recently performed at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony where he performed Édith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien” and a rendition of Patrick Hernandez’s “Born to Be Alive”.

Rahim Redcar Live

November 21 – Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY

Order “No Genius” HERE