A new phase is underway for Tia Ray. The Chinese pop and R&B singer released her first full English-language album, New Day, on February 6, 2026, marking a deliberate move toward a wider international audience after years of success in her home market.
In materials shared alongside the album’s release, the project is described as both personal and forward-looking. Ray worked with Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning producers, including Antonio Dixon and Khris Riddick-Tynes, building the record with an international team. The album was largely shaped through global writing camps, where she co-wrote songs with collaborators from different countries.
Ray has long been a major presence in Mandarin pop and R&B. This release builds on that foundation rather than replacing it. The sound leans into soulful, emotionally driven R&B while aligning with contemporary global pop production.
