Tia Ray Drops English Single ‘PHONE’ Worldwide

Chinese vocal powerhouse and visionary artist Tia Ray released her sultry new English single “PHONE” on global streaming platforms on Friday (Aug. 29) as she prepares to release her highly anticipated debut English album.

As an internationally acclaimed R&B/soul artist, Tia Ray’s forthcoming English album, refined over three years of dedicated effort, will showcase her full sonic landscape and more diverse, visionary expression.

“PHONE” brings together an A-list international production team — including Grammy-nominated producers and songwriters Antonio Dixon and Tiara Thomas — to build upon and delve deeper into Tia Ray’s signature neo-soul sound. The song encourages women to love courageously while guarding their hearts. Tia Ray’s mesmerizing lower register and distinctive gritty vocal texture creates intense narrative drama with an undercurrent of danger.

Throughout her decade-plus career, Tia Ray has cultivated a devoted following among young music lovers across China and Southeast Asia, drawn to her visionary artistry and vibrant musical energy. This loyal fanbase has created significant buzz around her upcoming English album debut. Speaking about this passion project, years in the making, Tia Ray explains: “This album is my most personal artistic statement. I want to push boundaries and explore just how many genre-bending sounds I can weave together.”

“PHONE” is now streaming across all major platforms, including Tencent Music Entertainment’s QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music, alongside Apple Music, Spotify and KKBOX. The track has been winning over music critics, further amplifying anticipation for what industry insiders are calling “a sophisticated Chinese urban record elevated by pristine pop production.”