- 2025-06-13
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MUSIC
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Mark Ronson & RAYE Team Up for New Song “Suzanne”
British-American record producer Mark Ronson and British singer-songwriter RAYE teamed up to release a new song “Suzanne” on June 13, 2025.
This marks the first collaboration between Mark Ronson and RAYE.
They made the song to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Audemars Piguet, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, which shared it via its APxMusic series.
Both artists serve as ambassadors for the brand.
The song received its first play during BBC Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James.
It was written by Tommy Brenneck, Eric Hagstrom, Mark Ronson, and Rachel Keen. Produced by Mark Ronson and Tommy Brenneck.
The accompanying music video was directed by Theodor Guelat.- Mark Ronson said of the song, “I've admired RAYE's artistry for years now, watching her evolution from songwriter to the powerhouse artist she's become. When Audemars Piguet brought us together through their APxMusic program, it felt like the stars aligning at exactly the right moment.”
He continued, “This collaboration isn't just another project - it's something we've poured ourselves into completely...all night tracking sessions in London, New York and Los Angeles. The music we've created together carries both our musical DNA but takes us somewhere neither of us would have reached alone,” -
RAYE said, “Everything about how this song came to exist, and this moment with Mark and AP, feels meant to be. I used to work in Mark Ronson's London studio when I was a baby artist focusing on my songwriting craft, and always dreamed of the day I could one day work with the musical genius that is Ronson.”
She added, “From the feeling in my heart that the song should be called 'Suzanne' within minutes of hearing the music Mark created, to learning of Suzanne Audemars and the joy I feel in my bones whenever I play this song in my headphones, the overwhelming consensus of emotions is gratitude and pride.” - source : BBC Radio 1
