JOY. LYRICS - RAYE FT. AMMA & ABSOLUTELY | THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.

British singer-songwriter RAYE released "Joy." on 7 September 2026 through Human Re Sources — the fourth single from her UK No. 1 second album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. — and it is a family affair: the track features her sisters Amma and Absolutely, each taking their own verse.

Written by the Keen sisters with Tom Richards and Mike Sabath and produced by RAYE, Richards and Sabath, the gospel-tinged, disco-groove single is climbing the UK Official Trending Chart — and it arrives just ahead of her one-night-only symphonic Royal Albert Hall show on 23 October 2026.

Joy. Song Credits

Song: "Joy."
Artist: RAYE featuring Amma & Absolutely
Album: THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. (2026)
Released: 7 September 2026
Label: Human Re Sources
Songwriters: Rachel Keen, Abby-Lynn Keen, Lauren Keen, Tom Richards, Mike Sabath
Producers: RAYE, Mike Sabath, Tom Richards
Music video: directed by Otis Dominique (released 7 September 2026)

Joy. Lyrics

Lyrics pending — the full lyrics will be added once the copyright review is complete. Copyright pause 2026-10-13.

Watch the Official Video

RAYE, Amma, Absolutely - 'Joy.' (Official Video)

FAQ

Who are the featured artists on "Joy."?

RAYE's sisters Amma and Absolutely — the track is a family affair, with each sister taking her own verse.

Which album is "Joy." from?

It is the fourth single from RAYE's second studio album THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE. (2026), her first UK No. 1 album.

What happens in the "Joy." music video?

RAYE and her sisters drive through London in a van they call the "Joymobile", surprising strangers with sunflowers and capturing their reactions — directed by Otis Dominique.

How is "Joy." performing on the UK charts?

It sits at #19 on the UK Official Trending Chart (week ending 20 October 2026), which ranks the songs showing the biggest week-on-week growth; the track has also been added to BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and Capital Radio playlists.

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