VICTOR RAY RETURNS NEW SINGLE ‘CONTAGIOUS’ OUT TODAY
29 SETPEMBER 2025 (TORONTO, ON) —‘Contagious' is the new single from Victor Ray and the opening statement of a bold new chapter for the star, who is rapidly on his way to becoming a household name. The first in a trilogy of releases set to be revealed in the coming months, the single was produced by Bekon (SZA, Hozier, Kendrick Lamar) and arrives as Victor is announced as one of Spotify’s Radar artists for 2026.
Raised in Newcastle and now based in London, Victor Ray has spent 2025 selling out venues in the US and Australia, gracing red carpets at Paris fashion week and performing to an audience of 3.6 million at the VE Day celebrations. Following the success of his acclaimed ‘I WILL.’ EP and a whirlwind year, ‘Contagious’ marks the beginning of a new era for one of the UK’s most compelling young talents.
A song about being infatuated with a dangerous kind of love, ‘Contagious’ brims with urgency. Whether reflecting the fleeting rush of a romance that can’t last, or the addictive pull of music itself, Victor captures the tension of desire with his trademark honesty. “I’m down on my knees, I’m begging / Darling I need your heaven”, he sings — a confession delivered via his unmistakable, world-class vocal. Speaking about the single, Victor says
“Contagious is a song I made over a year ago. I had to take my time to get to a place where I could create something like this. The lyrics are honest but conversational, and the production is organic and raw but also classic, with a groove you can move to. Vocally I proper pushed myself as well, like the way I used to when I was singing for change. It’s a tune”
The single is also the first in a trilogy of tracks set to arrive over the coming months, each revealing a different side of Victor’s evolving artistry and offering a glimpse towards his highly anticipated debut album. The release follows a breakout period that has seen Victor tipped as “one of the most breathtaking young talents of today” (BET), with Clash praising that “his star shines brighter with every subsequent release.” From busking on the streets of Newcastle to selling out shows across the US, Australia, and Europe, Victor’s journey has been as remarkable as it is inspiring. Speaking previously about his music, he explained: “This is the story of my 10,000 hours and a promise of what comes next.”
Hailed by MTV Push 2025, Amazon Music, The Independent, Clash, Notion, and The Line of Best Fit as one to watch — and with his international profile continuing to soar — Victor Ray’s ascent shows no signs of slowing. With ‘Contagious’, Victor proves he’s not just keeping pace with the hype — he’s defining it entirely on his own terms.
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