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@@sabrowenie when it defeats the purpose of the video to begin with and theres plenty of advertisements on other non-musical content, "paying the bills" is not a reasonably justifiable excuse to ruin the experience that an artist worked so hard to create by interrupting it with what's likely to be brain rotting propaganda for something that isn't good for anyone at the end of the day.
"All I've really wanted was to be respected and seen as a musician and that's exactly what this moment is for me" if you've been following her for a while through all the frustrations she's gone through in the industry i know as a fan you felt proud of her when you heard this
@@XxQueenChristinaxX Because’s she’s not. She’s barely a singer. More like random riffing over poetry. It’s basically rap. I know some like it. I find her songs and voice annoying AF.
@@XxQueenChristinaxX That's not her style of music but that is her style of singing. She is someone who is trained as a jazz singer, she scats and everything
You can really tell that she's a MUSICIAN! She made a LOT of differente melodies in her own song. And even said "i love that chord in the middle" to the girl that was playing the keys. She was feeling every beat and instrument and that's noticeable. She loves the music a lot. I love that she's being recognized as she deserves
Her voice control is next level. This and her first song at Royal Albert Hall just show how much of a raw talent she is. She will be one of the greats and she is independent! Buying her album right now to support her. We see you queen! Can we also please acknowledge the sheer joy and love she gets from her band? Fantastic concert thanks for bringing it to us @nprmusic.
Honestly I know 3-4 people that can sing circles around her and have day jobs. I'm telling you this and I genuinely really like her music. You people just go too far with the artist worship.
@@iverbronx yeah, can’t wait to hear her after working with a handful of producers/players and tightening up her sound a touch. She’s got a lot of good ideas, but honing them down and making things congruent… there’s are no shortcuts to that work.
I didn't know who RAYE was half an hour ago. Now? I would jump off a bridge for her. Her energy is so pure, and it beams through her music. To have so much talent, as an artist and a preformer that you reach people that deeply, and to ALSO be a Croydon queen?? Incredible.
Same here- just discovered her accidentally in a Shorts, and I am simply mesmerized, in tears at times for inexplicable reasons. I suspect she sings from her heart, straight to ours. ❤
I love that Raye never performs her song the same way twice. She's constantly adding and subtracting in a way that seems to be very "in the moment." Absolutely love her voice, her talent, her creativity, and her use of music as a therapy of sorts.
She is Aretha and Amy Winehouse wrapped into ONE. Amazing. Her stage presence is something I am living for right now. Literally only just discovered you Raye. Better late than never!
This is the kinda performance where you listen in silence while being so speechless how a human can sound so amazing!! Her vocals are out of this world!
Felt this way at 3 am discovering her thinking escapism was dua lipa while listening to it 😂 I had a whole crisis. Been playing her music since non stop!
Not only she can sing - but she can listen: You don't get such a great arrangement for a band unless you know exactly what you do: And what a great band that is.
It's nice seeing all the band members smile at each other, she really brought them together. She also really looks like she's in her element. Well done girl x
The drummer has said it is pleasure for him to sit behind the drums each night and for him to be so close to Raye to listen to her. Seems like all the band are like that - must be the gig that every musician dreams about
The fact that she chose to perform some of the less popular songs off her album and just made them so much better😭😭 Truly no skips, I'm obsessed with her
This is why I’m so shocked. I didn’t know she can sound like this 🫢. I love her song Cigarette and Decline and she does NOT sound like this in those songs
@@Pikachu-qr4ybor Confidence, Crew, and Wife Me, that's where I know her from and she definitely doesn't sound like this. She's going to be constantly compared to Amy Winehouse which is a shame because they both have their own unique style.
the most fascinating thing to watch is an artist not just sing their songs but to literally make you believe every word they are singing. she is a PERFORMER. she is literally translating everything she is saying through her attitude & her body language. i am so in awe of her.
she is awesome... she combines old school big band with hip hop & rap & jazz & blues plus speak easy... she's breaking all the rules to put something exclusive yet inclusive togther🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I love watching her perform, she is so lost in her music, it's mesmerizing. I wasn't blinking while watching this, she had me all caught up, I teared up. This is what music should make us feel like.
the older i get the more i value authenticity in music & art and she is absolutely dripping in it. i've only just discovered her music but i am already obsessed!!
it’s truly been an honour to watch raye grow into the artist she is today and see her finally start to get the appreciation she deserves. this was such a beautiful performance.
@@bigmama752 she always knew. Her old label made her make dance music where she couldn't show off her vocals because it's not needed for those types of song.
First time I’ve caught a Tiny Desk this early haha. I know it’s going to be great though because RAYE is phenomenal. Happy watching to everyone who stumbles across this
RAYE’s talent is stunningly raw and pure. This voice is timeless, a true gift. The ad libs, the riffs, the character, the delivery, the lyricism - she has music in her BONES. This album is something special and RAYE deserves every single flower. This tiny desk was excellent.
@@lucascordeiro9082 You miss my point. Of course she has trained and perfected the instrument of her voice, but this is the kind of talent that you cannot buy and she has a gift that comes from more than just "training hard". Raye has something that most people could never achieve if they tried. There is an authenticity to her music and her art, something truly organic about the way that she performs, each time she sings a song live it sounds different to the last. She is always truly present. Her artistry isn't masked by frills and fancies, or the frenzy of celebrity culture, or manufactured branding - she is an organic and timeless talent. That is what I mean by raw.
Raye is going to be such a trailblazer in this industry. Her album is extremely powerful, well articulated and crafted so effortlessly. You can genuine hear her passion through each song and the way her band behind her are all smiling shows how fun it must be to work with her. As soon as she announced she did a tiny desk record, I rushed onto here because I knew her talent could put a smile on my face!
Her explanation about the fluctuation of vocals saying the phrase “she” - I have so much respect for her - this performance made me cry not only because of the heart in the songs but because of her as an artist. You can really feel that she LOVES music, that she KNOWS it deeply. I get a similar feeling about artists like Jacob Collier / Jon Bellion - just so clever + endlessly captivating
This version of Mary Jane in particular has forever changed the way I listen to the version on the album. I'm a massive fan of this version. I've remembered Raye as a phenomenal musician and vocalist from the very beginning and seeing her live proved me 100% right. She's amazing
I NEVER WILL GET OVER HOW AMAZING THIS TINY DESK CONCERT IS!!! RAYE IS SHINING AND SINGING SONGS SHE LOVES!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR HER!!!! I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!
She was mainly a songwriter before becoming a singer herself. She’s written for Beyoncé, John Legend, Hailee Steinfeld, aespa among many other artists.
The way she puts her whole soul into what she sings...the deepest pains and passions are pulled up, as if the first performance...goodness gracious this woman ❤️🔥❤️🔥 this is what the greats sound like
I've lost count of how many times I've come back to watch this performance, yet I'm always equally amazed like it's my first time watching. One of my all time favorite tiny desk performances 😍
Absolutely phenomenal. She was so held in a box as a dance artist when she was signed to polydor, now we can see how many other facets there are to her talent and vocal ability
I read the brief bio provided and found out RAYE has been through quite a lot trying to gain her unique voice in the music industry. Well, RAYE, you have arrived! Thanks for the singing lesson, too.
I love this woman. A South London Goddess. First hearing her honest and fierce song Escapism (with Shake 070), then she appears on Graham Norton which is a huge gig here in UK. And now this....star rises. Oozing and dripping with soul. Timing, vocal riffs, storytelling, sassy lyricist, presence, fabulous band....it's all here!
I recently heard one of her songs a few weeks ago and it quickly became my most played song till date. Didn't even know she had an album out, I'm gonna listen now. This has to be in my top 3 tiny desk concert. I love her voice, her energy I love her. Matter of fact I'm in love with her
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Can’t have enough of this performance. Too much! Watched so many times.
I can't understand how she's had to fight so hard to break in. She is one of my fav artists of all time.
Cause she a real artist and writes her own songs and she cant be moulded into rubbish.
@@cidkult that’s a fact … I’m from Texas, USA and I love her
Same. Been obsessed
The music industry is vile and uncaring. Genuine artists who aren’t independent always have it hard in those conditions
❤ Agreed she is so talented. I’ve actually heard her other songs but this has me hooked!
getting ads IN THE MIDDLE of a song is a crime
Not just in the middle, but like, right at the crucial really rad finale.
Ya, but it pays some of the bills.
Thats why you pay premium ❤
@@sabrowenie when it defeats the purpose of the video to begin with and theres plenty of advertisements on other non-musical content, "paying the bills" is not a reasonably justifiable excuse to ruin the experience that an artist worked so hard to create by interrupting it with what's likely to be brain rotting propaganda for something that isn't good for anyone at the end of the day.
AT THE BEST PART TOO
"All I've really wanted was to be respected and seen as a musician and that's exactly what this moment is for me" if you've been following her for a while through all the frustrations she's gone through in the industry i know as a fan you felt proud of her when you heard this
What's hilarious about that bit is directly after she displays some of the most incredible musicality you've ever heard. Just amazing.
Yes, Literally cried tears for her ….she getting it DONE .
yess, i also cried tears for her!! so happy for her and 2 grammy nominations!!
Just Watched Raye on SNL & The 1st Thing I Did Was See If She Had A Tiny Desk Performance
exactly the same!
Same here!!!! And I'm not disappointed!!!!
Me too! Now i'm a fan.
That pianist needs her flowers 💐🥹
Same for that bass player ❤
They both went into beast mode for that last song
Jazz singers are vocally elite this was amazing!
And the funny thing is she doesn’t really consider herself a Jazz singer.
@@XxQueenChristinaxX Because’s she’s not. She’s barely a singer. More like random riffing over poetry. It’s basically rap. I know some like it. I find her songs and voice annoying AF.
@@XxQueenChristinaxX That's not her style of music but that is her style of singing. She is someone who is trained as a jazz singer, she scats and everything
@@yannanydeira I never said or implied that she wasn't trained on Jazz (as is done in the BRIT School).
I totally agree, Billie Holiday did it and this young lady doing it as well
She reminds me of Amy Winehouse, but has her own, unique way of approaching jazz. It's lovely to see her get the recognition she deserves.
Literally
Amy is most certainly smiling down on this one
Absolutely agreed! And love it!
it's funny that you say that because Raye went to the same high school than Amy but both of them didn't like it haha
I just heard her and posted the same comment, then saw yours! Nice to discover her.
You can really tell that she's a MUSICIAN! She made a LOT of differente melodies in her own song. And even said "i love that chord in the middle" to the girl that was playing the keys. She was feeling every beat and instrument and that's noticeable. She loves the music a lot. I love that she's being recognized as she deserves
Yes. My favorite singers tend to be those who understand their voice as an instrument like any other.
love that chord MOMENT at 13:31
3:29 .. get at keyboard bayzz. Chords is Sooo original natural tonality.
People, stop idolizing. It is about the band. Not just one member.
‘I love that chord’ is something that a pop star would say to make it look like they are a musician
That lil laughing pause was golden😂😂😂😂
Her voice control is next level. This and her first song at Royal Albert Hall just show how much of a raw talent she is. She will be one of the greats and she is independent! Buying her album right now to support her. We see you queen! Can we also please acknowledge the sheer joy and love she gets from her band? Fantastic concert thanks for bringing it to us @nprmusic.
Honestly I know 3-4 people that can sing circles around her and have day jobs. I'm telling you this and I genuinely really like her music. You people just go too far with the artist worship.
@@pqunit I'm sure you do
@@SamB-rk9qb You'd be surprised, kid. Go to any music school and meet some vocalists.
@@pqunitwhy do you care whether someone ‘worships’ her? You just sound bitter tbh, posting that comment
@@katiecrystal1306 The culture of celebrity hurts music
She is an example of someone who has mastered their craft
hm, i think there’s always room for improvement
@@iverbronx yeah, can’t wait to hear her after working with a handful of producers/players and tightening up her sound a touch. She’s got a lot of good ideas, but honing them down and making things congruent… there’s are no shortcuts to that work.
Na fam what until she is doing this in her 50s and beyond
❤❤truer words
@@iverbronx The two aren't mutually exclusive. Perfection is a hypothetical concept
Tiny Desk Concert sometimes just drops gems on you. This is one of them. I had no idea who she was. Now I'm a fan.
SAME shocked
hahaha welcome to this gem my friend =)
same hre! caugh me off guardd
Exatamente isso
She has some dope EDM tracks.
I’m not exaggerating this is the best tiny desk I’ve ever seen. Her vocals, the band, the breakdowns…. I have no words
Yoo real thingg
top 5 defo
But Tank and the Bangas still my favorite ever for all those years
certainly one of them.
Top 3 FORSURE
Idles.
Her vocal control might be the best ever. Wow just wow
Not all musicians are artists, but RAYE is one.
She’s got music style and swag, unique and different.
She’s a talent!
really love she’s showing off her other songs on the album rather than just performing the singles from it
would love if this became available to listen on streaming like omar apollo did
@@liscinda1230 - TH-cam music let’s you access it like it’s an official release.
i love worth it ❤
I didn't know who RAYE was half an hour ago. Now? I would jump off a bridge for her. Her energy is so pure, and it beams through her music. To have so much talent, as an artist and a preformer that you reach people that deeply, and to ALSO be a Croydon queen?? Incredible.
Heavy on the Croydon queen😭🤍
She has an amazing voice and so powerful. Jazz/Blues/R&B is in her very soul. Wish her a long and brilliant career 1000000%
What a musian she is mmm
Same here- just discovered her accidentally in a Shorts, and I am simply mesmerized, in tears at times for inexplicable reasons. I suspect she sings from her heart, straight to ours. ❤
I felt the same way about her when I found her 🥹
I love that Raye never performs her song the same way twice. She's constantly adding and subtracting in a way that seems to be very "in the moment." Absolutely love her voice, her talent, her creativity, and her use of music as a therapy of sorts.
Yeah right. Thats why really love to watch her live performance. It shows how brilliant she is
Rayeisgonnabearoundforalongtime
She's an immaculate storyteller. Honestly, the details woven into each number - just undeniably superb ! A rare gem of this generation.
She is Aretha and Amy Winehouse wrapped into ONE. Amazing. Her stage presence is something I am living for right now. Literally only just discovered you Raye. Better late than never!
This is the kinda performance where you listen in silence while being so speechless how a human can sound so amazing!! Her vocals are out of this world!
Felt this way at 3 am discovering her thinking escapism was dua lipa while listening to it 😂 I had a whole crisis. Been playing her music since non stop!
Out of this world ? not quite..
especially after you random click on it ! :) straight to downloads
@vincentl.9469 well you ain't either with that attitude, but...
Not only she can sing - but she can listen: You don't get such a great arrangement for a band unless you know exactly what you do: And what a great band that is.
It's nice seeing all the band members smile at each other, she really brought them together. She also really looks like she's in her element. Well done girl x
Same thought I had
They're smiling because they just made great art. Dam
They are smiling because they are gettin paid
The drummer has said it is pleasure for him to sit behind the drums each night and for him to be so close to Raye to listen to her. Seems like all the band are like that - must be the gig that every musician dreams about
She is hella authentic, totally a fan
is it bad that i prefer all these versions than the recorded ones!! i love watching her live also, honestly such a beautiful soul and voice
The fact that she chose to perform some of the less popular songs off her album and just made them so much better😭😭
Truly no skips, I'm obsessed with her
Five star hotel is one of my faves so I’m so happy
5 star hotelsss is my faaaaaaaaaaave, it's just got such a nice vibe
less popular. I was stuck on repeat for 2 days on 5 star hotel lol. Amazing album!!
All the songs are fire
I loved 5 Star Hotel so much. That spin on it was sooo good!
The fact that she did some EDM and they're all bangers and now she's doing her own music and is even better... wow
This is why I’m so shocked. I didn’t know she can sound like this 🫢. I love her song Cigarette and Decline and she does NOT sound like this in those songs
@@Pikachu-qr4ybor Confidence, Crew, and Wife Me, that's where I know her from and she definitely doesn't sound like this. She's going to be constantly compared to Amy Winehouse which is a shame because they both have their own unique style.
the most fascinating thing to watch is an artist not just sing their songs but to literally make you believe every word they are singing. she is a PERFORMER. she is literally translating everything she is saying through her attitude & her body language. i am so in awe of her.
this was well put, i couldn't agree more. any performance i watch of her, she's so captivating!!! i'm obsessed with her rn
@@slick_nastysame same 💓💓💓
It only took one performance at the Brit Awards and was hooked, just like Amy on the Grammy’s.
she is awesome... she combines old school big band with hip hop & rap & jazz & blues plus speak easy... she's breaking all the rules to put something exclusive yet inclusive togther🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
🔴🔴🔴 No sound effects??? No echo??? Is she for real?? OMG Raye you are godsent where have you been all my life?? WOW
Worth It 1:00
Five Star Hotels 6:20
Mary Jane 10:41
Buss It Down 17:16
👑
worth it and buss it down are the best 2 songs on the album i’m so glad she performs them often 😩🥺
i wish she had sang oscar winning tears omggg
The thrill is gone is dope! My favorite
@@adliexx she is
It's her being shy about using the vocoder and then going nuts immediately 😂
The insane level of vocal control, a true vocalist
I love watching her perform, she is so lost in her music, it's mesmerizing. I wasn't blinking while watching this, she had me all caught up, I teared up. This is what music should make us feel like.
the older i get the more i value authenticity in music & art and she is absolutely dripping in it. i've only just discovered her music but i am already obsessed!!
I love how NPR just casually puts up Tiny Desk concerts that take you from "my first intro" to "my new favorite artist" over and over and over again!
THIS!
it’s truly been an honour to watch raye grow into the artist she is today and see her finally start to get the appreciation she deserves. this was such a beautiful performance.
I wonder if she always knew she was such a talented singer?
This my respect is increasing will be seeing her live 100%%%
@@bigmama752 she always knew. Her old label made her make dance music where she couldn't show off her vocals because it's not needed for those types of song.
She would have been a mega star by now if those producers had give her the album. Never have i enjoyed full album like hers. Truly a great artist.
If amywinehouse and etta james had a love child. I love that she is gettting recognized, it refreshing to hear her voice.
LOVE this version of 5 syar hotel. This whole concert is giving me goose bumps, she's SO TALENTED
The singing on Mary Jane is so skilful is kinda hard to even understand how she can do that and also write a sick pop song
It’s amazing! She’s amazing
Raye is an extremely talented vocalist who uses her craft to an expert degree, I couldn't be happier for her. She's a true artist.
Tiny Desk reveals raw talent unlike any recorded album does
One of the best tiny desk performances
you can see her technique and how she loves what she does! she is SO inspiring not even kidding, im so glad she’s having her own space!!!
First time I’ve caught a Tiny Desk this early haha. I know it’s going to be great though because RAYE is phenomenal. Happy watching to everyone who stumbles across this
Me too
Her tone is impeccable.
Same here 😊
Phenomenal is correct, wow!
I be trying to jump on all fast…especially since I be missing all the concerts irl! 😂
Five star hotels was already my favorite song off the album but WOW this version is absolutely incredible.
Same 😊
Such a good song!!
This is CRAZY!! Her voclas are amazing, I let my father hear this and he said "I didn't even know musicians like this stills exist"
Amy opened the door...I'm glad someone has walked through it...I Love You Amy Jade Winehouse 🕊️ RIP 🕊️
I love Amy Jade Winehouse with all my ❤ too
First time hearing Raye....OMG, I'm in love
RAYE’s talent is stunningly raw and pure. This voice is timeless, a true gift. The ad libs, the riffs, the character, the delivery, the lyricism - she has music in her BONES. This album is something special and RAYE deserves every single flower. This tiny desk was excellent.
Couldn't said it better
Its all but raw? She must have trained so hard to be that good, is almost a crime to call it raw
@@lucascordeiro9082 You miss my point. Of course she has trained and perfected the instrument of her voice, but this is the kind of talent that you cannot buy and she has a gift that comes from more than just "training hard". Raye has something that most people could never achieve if they tried. There is an authenticity to her music and her art, something truly organic about the way that she performs, each time she sings a song live it sounds different to the last. She is always truly present. Her artistry isn't masked by frills and fancies, or the frenzy of celebrity culture, or manufactured branding - she is an organic and timeless talent. That is what I mean by raw.
Yes! ❤❤❤
@@MsDiva96and she makes it seem effortless when it’s not THAT is raw talent
Timestamps:
0:18- Worth It
6:13- Five Star Hotels
10:40- Mary Jane
17:14- Buss It Down
You are the hero we need, but not deserve. Thanks!
Thanks but I was here for her legs and a possible peak
Every song is a gem... but the way she sings Mary Jane is on another level
@@umer.on.youtubelegend😂😂
I start watching and immediately rewind to hear the fragment that was just played.... a short concert but full of fantastic moments ❤❤❤
Crikey. This girl got soul. Get some major Winehouse vibes from this. Yes RAYE
Good God! Once every couple of generations we are blessed with such a musical talent. Miss Raye IS music! What a treat...thank you NPR. ❤❤❤
From the song writing to her control to the bringing back jazz… thank you my love. We see you and want more of all of this.
Mary Jane is really a song meant to be heard live. Those vocals 🔥
Raye is going to be such a trailblazer in this industry. Her album is extremely powerful, well articulated and crafted so effortlessly. You can genuine hear her passion through each song and the way her band behind her are all smiling shows how fun it must be to work with her. As soon as she announced she did a tiny desk record, I rushed onto here because I knew her talent could put a smile on my face!
She's going to be big...another British jewel!
A literal genius. I’m so glad we still have this kind of music and artistry in 2023. She makes me feel like I know her.
Her explanation about the fluctuation of vocals saying the phrase “she” - I have so much respect for her - this performance made me cry not only because of the heart in the songs but because of her as an artist. You can really feel that she LOVES music, that she KNOWS it deeply. I get a similar feeling about artists like Jacob Collier / Jon Bellion - just so clever + endlessly captivating
Her voice reminds me of Amy Winehouse, soulful deep and expressive with perfect pitch. Hopefully she'll be here for the long ride.
This version of Mary Jane in particular has forever changed the way I listen to the version on the album. I'm a massive fan of this version. I've remembered Raye as a phenomenal musician and vocalist from the very beginning and seeing her live proved me 100% right. She's amazing
모든 연주자들이 행복해하는 모습을 보니 이것보다 더 행복한 음악이 있을까싶다... 너무 행복하다
This was my first listening to her and OMG she super passionate about singing
How have i never heard of this artist... This is mindblowing
The songs are from her debut album "My 21st Century Blues". I'd highly recommend giving it a listen if you enjoyed this video
@@superwhizz114 i will, ty!
Mary Jane OMG! the energy. The band! absolute fire. Outstanding. Raye - you're fantastic.
I have a feeling this will be a classic type of Tiny Desk that we will return to over and over again. Well done RAYE and band! 🙌
I only recently discovered this amazing artist. She has her own unique flavor and so much peps I just adoooore
I NEVER WILL GET OVER HOW AMAZING THIS TINY DESK CONCERT IS!!! RAYE IS SHINING AND SINGING SONGS SHE LOVES!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR HER!!!! I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!
So glad she's able to showcase her talent at these new heights with no one holding her back, it's so inspiring!
even if she wasn’t a songwriter she’s an INSANE vocalist. doing all that while sitting? can someone who sings explain that to me wow
I mean, she is really just ah-mazing.
she actually is a songwriter ! She has a playlist of songs she’s written and I think she wrote most of the album herself
She was mainly a songwriter before becoming a singer herself. She’s written for Beyoncé, John Legend, Hailee Steinfeld, aespa among many other artists.
The way she puts her whole soul into what she sings...the deepest pains and passions are pulled up, as if the first performance...goodness gracious this woman ❤️🔥❤️🔥 this is what the greats sound like
I've lost count of how many times I've come back to watch this performance, yet I'm always equally amazed like it's my first time watching. One of my all time favorite tiny desk performances 😍
this is justice being made! this girl deserves the world, thank you, NPR
she don't need no record label. SHE IS TALENT
Absolutely phenomenal. She was so held in a box as a dance artist when she was signed to polydor, now we can see how many other facets there are to her talent and vocal ability
Raye's what you call THE REAL DEAL! A once in a generation artist. Just plain WOW! Awesomeness!
She is bringing back the real vocals to the music industry ❤️
I think I realize why I love her so much. It's like she brought back the energy and aura of Miss Amy Winehoue
I thought of Amy too. Both are so unique and talented. Love both of their styles and voices. The energy is very special ✨🤍✨.
Agree
Totally agree
I read the brief bio provided and found out RAYE has been through quite a lot trying to gain her unique voice in the music industry. Well, RAYE, you have arrived! Thanks for the singing lesson, too.
Glad i didn't skip this one. The melting of different genres, progressions etc. Vocals so soul piercing. That horn section on point.
First time I hear her. She is phenomenal and her songs are very unique
These vocals bring in a beautiful Raye of sunshine on a cloudy day 🫶
I love this woman. A South London Goddess. First hearing her honest and fierce song Escapism (with Shake 070), then she appears on Graham Norton which is a huge gig here in UK. And now this....star rises. Oozing and dripping with soul. Timing, vocal riffs, storytelling, sassy lyricist, presence, fabulous band....it's all here!
shes one of those artists where you cant help but close your eyes and feel the music. this is a TRUE artist
I don’t know how to explain it but RAYE is an artist that makes me feel a certain way that I haven’t felt in a while
Wow, she's amazing and the band is amazing
My goodness this woman is incredible. Aren’t we fortunate to exist in her time
Quite literally never been in more awe of an artist than RAYE. I am so obsessed
I'm suing TH-cam and Spotify for not showing me RAYE before.
She deserves this. Insane raw talent. None of that gimmicky stuff. SO SO DESERVED
The five star hotel one is sooooo good I had to stop what I was doing and give it my full attention yeeeeeessshhh
I'm so in love with this woman....OMG she's so amazing
Seeing her smile during her performance gives me LIFE!! Love your vibes, RAYE :) 😊
I haven’t bought an album for 10 years. Just downloaded hers from iTunes. So good she made me pay money!
Me too!
RAYE and this band single handedly just performed the best tiny desk concert ever performed
I recently heard one of her songs a few weeks ago and it quickly became my most played song till date. Didn't even know she had an album out, I'm gonna listen now. This has to be in my top 3 tiny desk concert. I love her voice, her energy I love her. Matter of fact I'm in love with her
I am mesmerised by her ! I just cant stop watching and listening to her. I am seventy years old . Best i have heard in a long time . X❤
the vocals!!! she's in a league of her own rn wow what a watch!