ARIN RAY RELEASES NEW SINGLE’ “WAIT SO LONG” + NEW EP “PHASES III” OUT 10/20

PHASES TOUR KICKS OFF OCTOBER 25

Singer, songwriter, and producer Arin Ray releases the long-awaited new single “Wait So Long” via Interscope Records. Moody and relatable, the track explores the fear and frustration that occurs when a lover hesitates to declare their love. It’s the first taste of Ray’s upcoming Phases III EP, which drops on October 20, and will, no doubt, be on the setlist of the Phases Tour. See dates below. Check out the trailer, a small glimpse into the creation of the project.

“Why would you wait so long? Say what you want, say what you need,” Arin Ray pleads on the Tricky Stewart-produced track’s memorable chorus over whirling synths and driving percussion. “Why would you take so long to say what you like about me?” The track touches upon a painful and universal experience that he delivers with old-school R&B gusto. 

Later this month, the 28-year-old multi-hyphenate will take his talents on the road with the Phases Tour. Kicking off in Vancouver, Canada on October 25, the live trek will set down in major cities such as Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York, before wrapping up in Los Angeles on November 28. Buy tickets HERE.

“Wait So Long” is Arin Ray‘s first new offering since the arrival of his lauded sophomore album, Hello Poison, last summer. The project included lush, decadent singles such as “The Mood” and “Gold.” That album was preceded by his EP Phases II, which like the latest installment, showcases the vast and varied strengths of one of the most powerful voices in the recording world.

Prior to that came Platinum Fire in 2018, the crooner’s acclaimed major-label debut in which he incorporated contemporary jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop and more to unleash an album that dazzles and devastates in equal measure. The release sent Arin Ray to new heights, claiming 175 million streams in the U.S. alone. Now, with “Wait So Long,” he returns with another mesmerizing track that showcases his ability to convey complex emotions and touch hearts. 

Phases Tour dates

October 25 — Vancouver, BC — Fortune 

October 26 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou’s 

October 27 — Portland, OR — Holocene 

October 29 — San Francisco, CA — New Parish

November 4 — San Diego, CA — Voodoo Room 

November 8 — Dallas, TX — Cambridge Room 

November 9 — Austin, TX — Antones

November 10 — Houston, TX — Bronze Peacock 

November 12 — New Orleans, LA — The Parish

November 15 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade Hell 

November 16 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground 

November 18 — Washington, DC — Union Stage 

November 20 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry 

November 21 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza 

November 22 — Toronto, ON — The Drake 

November 28 — Los Angeles, CA — The Fonda

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