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Rayana Ragan grew up in San Mateo, California, and is the daughter of a fashion photographer father and fashion model mother. At just the age of one, Rayana got her first modeling contract, and spent her early childhood in the spotlight! Her love for music sprouted at a young age too. Once Rayana became an adult, she moved to LA and focused on modeling and acting.
The desire to make music was always present, and so she eventually decided to pursue her musical career. Penning very personal songs that aim to yield much needed discussions on mental health, Rayana recently released her new single “Scorned.”
“Scorned” follows Rayana’s debut single “Why Mama Why,” and is the second track from her EP godless. It offers a look into the feelings of someone who has experienced heartbreak and wishes that they could seek retribution.
“There is no denying that this is a very dark and twisted song, and thus came from a very dark and broken time in my life,” Rayana says. “Following a break-up from a relationship where I was continuously gaslit and faulted for everything that went wrong, I had moments of wanting my ex to feel the pain I that felt. I eventually healed and found tools for self-validation, but I misplaced myself in that relationship and, for a while, I was someone I didn’t recognize.”
Check out “Scorned” below, and say hi to Rayana on Twitter and Instagram @rayanaragan!
As you listen, Rayana encourages you to check out the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Rayana shares, “Not only does domestic violence plague every community in every part of the world, including the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, but domestic violence is estimated to have increased by 20% since COVID began, and accounts for at least 15% of violent crime. ‘Why Mama Why’ opens a platform of discussion around abusive relationships, ‘Scorned’ is about the mess of healing and regaining your power, and following the #challengeaccepted social media challenge that myself and so many women participated in, domestic violence & resources for victims is an issue desperate for coverage.”
