Raye - My 21st Century Blues - FIRST REACTION

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2023
  • After the fantastic Escapism with 070 Shake, can London's Raye maintain the same standard with her debut album? Let's find out
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  • @lauradua444
    @lauradua444 Год назад +934

    raye's story makes this album so much more special. she's been in the industry for 10+ years, been through it all, and if u go on genius you'll see she's written so many ppl's favorite songs. it even was rumored that drake made his agent set him up on a date with her bc after one session in the studio together, he was so impressed with her writing skills. but after years of being abused by the industry, she took to twitter and talked about how she had been trying to put out her own music for so long, but nobody believed in her so she kept having to give her songs to A list artists. so she dropped her record label, became an independent artist and finally put out her album.

    • @coadyt.benett2678
      @coadyt.benett2678 Год назад +15

      YES I googled it's alleged she and Drake but Drake follows her on Instagram

    • @HHSFr
      @HHSFr Год назад

      Kanye's vibes !

  • @xMrMatrix
    @xMrMatrix Год назад +670

    Raye is RIDICULOUS. Her old label should be charged for suffocating her talent. Great things happen when you give artists creative control over their work. Makes you wonder how many incredible talents are stuck in the limbo she was in.

    • @franklingoodwin
      @franklingoodwin Год назад +33

      Exactly. I honestly never thought she was going to make it big. She's always had the talent but all her old label seemed to do was put her on EDM artists tracks as a featured artist. So even when those tracks did well she never got the credit

  • @joliejenn9537
    @joliejenn9537 Год назад +639

    this album for me is like a breath of fresh air for mainstream music. id argue her innovation makes her so unique however. i’m so proud of her fr

  • @freebooze8555
    @freebooze8555 Год назад +578

    0:23 - Introduction.
    0:37 - Oscar Winning Tears.
    2:43 - Hard out here.
    5:06 - Black Mascara.
    8:47 - Escapism.
    12:21 - Mary Jane.
    14:33 - The Thrill Is Gone.
    16:41 - Ice Cream Man.
    19:27 - Flip A Switch.
    20:50 - Body Dysmorpia.
    22:06 - Environmental Anxiety.
    23:17 - Five Star Hotels. (feat. Mahalia)
    24:35 - Worth It
    26:06 - Buss It Down
    Thank you Jon for another amazing reaction!

  • @Ladyloraaa
    @Ladyloraaa Год назад +221

    She is SO ORIGINAL and TALENTED

  • @rogermillasantos4550
    @rogermillasantos4550 Год назад +166

    it was a moment to see his face absolutely change when he realized the meaning of ice cream man, the rest of the video seemed impacted by it and I think it’s an example of Raye’s incredible writing skills and raw sincerity.

  • @mcride1242
    @mcride1242 Год назад +475

    One of the best mainstream pop albums we've got in a while, some absolutely ridiculously good songs on here

    • @prodcapri4927
      @prodcapri4927 Год назад +42

      @PluggingFr lil yachty's album ain't pop 💀

    • @adityapetty
      @adityapetty Год назад

      @PluggingFr lmao

    • @josuevillacinda2854
      @josuevillacinda2854 Год назад +2

      @@prodcapri4927 yeah it's not pop but it's (like a surprise) a good album

    • @jgwentworth8329
      @jgwentworth8329 Год назад +1

      Agreed, this is easily my favorite pop album of the year and I highly doubt anything is gonna top it

    • @josuevillacinda2854
      @josuevillacinda2854 Год назад +2

      @@jgwentworth8329 Miley album is also coming, i think this and Miley's are gonna be both top tier

  • @franklingoodwin
    @franklingoodwin Год назад +329

    Good to see Raye finally getting her flowers. She's been on the grind for like 10 years and never really blew up until recently

    • @sbrader97
      @sbrader97 Год назад +1

      Fuck polydor for not letting her release an album I bet there crying in there sleep now

    • @CemAliFilikci
      @CemAliFilikci Год назад

      Its a Lie she been blew up before but couldnt do What she wanted

  • @liamkampff1
    @liamkampff1 Год назад +274

    I actually love how willing Raye was to be repetitive (albeit in this INCREDIBLY diverse album) within the songs. Repeated motifs and words, things like Codeine, Cocaine, Painkillers, Little black dresses, makeup. Really pulls all of the stories in the album together, and feels personal

  • @candice019
    @candice019 Год назад +134

    This album is no skips for me I’m so impressed!

  • @theoaurora9391
    @theoaurora9391 Год назад +151

    Raye has shown this potential for her whole career, so great to finally see a full album release from her!

  • @marckantrowitz4977
    @marckantrowitz4977 Год назад +76

    What a great find. Didn’t know of her until Escapism. This album is uniquely amazing. A mixture of Amy Whinehouse’s voice and some beats like The Weeknd would put out. Just my opinion.

    • @hm4654
      @hm4654 Год назад +4

      The song secrets from regard featuring her is really good, as well as regardless and you don’t know me by jax Jones featuring her which is a massive throwback song but oh well

  • @shakeontheirown
    @shakeontheirown Год назад +116

    Holy shit. RAYE does so much on here, and does it so well.

  • @EddieCharles
    @EddieCharles Год назад +100

    The whole album to me is just perfection, including the second half of the album, which definitely grows on you after the second or third listen

    • @gcool6707
      @gcool6707 Год назад +11

      It’s an optimistic ending, which I love

  • @grapeicies
    @grapeicies Год назад +18

    I view the latter half of the album as a form of aftercare. There’s a clear emotional arc where the heaviest songs are in the middle, the beginning is easing you into a headspace to be receptive to the centerpiece, and the ending starts lifting your spirits by transitioning out of the really personal pain she was singing about with “Environmental Anxiety”, then going into the sugary sweet, cautiously hopeful “Worth It”, and finishes off with the silly empowerment anthem “Buss it Down” and the dedication track. The album definitely wouldn’t work for me without its latter half.
    “Worth It” is my solid second favorite song behind “Escapism” bc I love good vibe tracks.

  • @coadyt.benett2678
    @coadyt.benett2678 Год назад +48

    This my girl Raye has been kept under rock for long she wrote Beyonce's Bigger from the Lion king Album.... I'm glad 😊 she's glowing 🥰🥰❤️🔥

  • @twitchinjalapeno8929
    @twitchinjalapeno8929 Год назад +42

    Heard Escapism on a random playlist and I was immediately captivated by the production and originality. Definitely looking out for Raye from now on

  • @tumblrx3454
    @tumblrx3454 Год назад +27

    Raye literally deserves the recognition that’s she’s earning rn, finally she becoming a star after all these years.
    One of the most talented artists out hear and hopefully one of the biggest Popstars out here aswell

  • @ridofchris
    @ridofchris Год назад +63

    This is such a breath of fresh air, i’m glad she’s doing her own thing

  • @steppingbackwards
    @steppingbackwards Год назад +57

    I never heard of her until yesterday. But, this album was incredible, a breathe of fresh air and on a different level for music. Thank you Raye

  • @awhitefirefly
    @awhitefirefly Год назад +114

    She need a Grammy for this album. Period.

    • @szkri
      @szkri Год назад +12

      nah. she deserves a lot more.

  • @leonciodelrio4421
    @leonciodelrio4421 Год назад +31

    Such an amazing cohesive piece of work. Her heart is all over this record so proud of her 🥹🥹🥹🥹🫶🏼

  • @Andrew-gt5eo
    @Andrew-gt5eo Год назад +35

    24:39 Worth It gives me CUFF IT vibes and I love it! This whole album is a breath of fresh air and hopefully a sign of more great albums to drop in 2023.

    • @indsbai
      @indsbai Год назад +3

      Yessss I had this same thought!

    • @brennanduff
      @brennanduff Год назад +1

      It gives me so much Amy Winehouse too !!!

  • @nickh5021
    @nickh5021 Год назад +36

    The rest of the albums coming out this year need to surpass this one for me because this is my album of the year so far! Spectacular project all around.

  • @colbylynes
    @colbylynes Год назад +30

    She the next big artist and im so excited for her.. her music is just what is needed pure talent

  • @notzoebuckley
    @notzoebuckley Год назад +24

    i am so in love with this album and raye’s artistry. it’s her time fr

  • @natalieB325
    @natalieB325 Год назад +19

    ❤ this album. Ice Cream Man made me feel sick but she put it into words perfectly

  • @55555gino
    @55555gino Год назад +20

    This album is a masterpiece. I’m so glad she got a chance to finally tell her story.

  • @tumblrx3454
    @tumblrx3454 Год назад +51

    Body dismorphia is so underrated

    • @gmv17
      @gmv17 Год назад +21

      wild sentence out of context

    • @wheelstypebeat
      @wheelstypebeat Год назад

      One of the only songs I can genuinely think of that made me break down crying

    • @d.t.artistry
      @d.t.artistry Год назад +1

      @@wheelstypebeat that’s me every time Ice Cream Man gets to that second verse and bridge 😭

  • @faedec_music
    @faedec_music Год назад +11

    never heard of raye before now but she's got a pretty unique and original sound, i like it! this is exactly why i appreciate you reacting to all sorts of different artists, i love discovering new music through your reactions!

  • @CallumboMagumbo
    @CallumboMagumbo Год назад +15

    So happy to see you react to Raye! Been following her for years since I saw her when she opened for Halsey in 2018. A great performer with a great back catalogue - Euphoric Sad Songs EP was everything I needed in 2020/21. Much more pop than this record which I also adore. I can't wait to get to know this album like her other tracks.
    Raye has spoken about being a big fan of a lot of genres and I really think this album demonstrates that on this album. Great insight on the album cover, I hadn't considered what you said! Some good interviews out there with her, especially about her issues with her record label, but have to say her conversation on being black/mixed race in pop music in Leigh-Anne Pinnock's documentary 'Race, Pop and Power' was really interesting. It was a round table with Alexandra Burke, Sugababes' Keisha Buchanan, Leigh-Anne and Nao.

  • @abeniang2923
    @abeniang2923 Год назад +14

    This is a vibe and a half, I was not expecting this to be so good 🔥🔥

  • @tanayajd.667
    @tanayajd.667 Год назад +13

    Idk about yall but I love this album, I like how there is 2 parts of the album separated not just for this one but for ones in gerenal, her voice is incredible she gain a new fan.

  • @tumblrx3454
    @tumblrx3454 Год назад +11

    15:47 this part in TTIG is so freaking good like the 3 drum slaps and the “ah” DAMN

  • @GerWaskito
    @GerWaskito Год назад +13

    OMG can't believe you actually reacted to this one!
    Thank you JD! 👏
    Edit: I've actually been anticipating this album since the first single Hard Out Here came out months ago and I have to admit that the second half of the album felt like a massive letdown (I only end up liking Flip A Switch). But I suspect that's mainly due to the first half being literally perfect from track 1 to track 7

  • @duan4735
    @duan4735 Год назад +7

    Ice Cream Man was devastating and transcendental. Worth It was like a salve for the pain. I’m calling it: album of the year

  • @cjlisaa
    @cjlisaa Год назад +10

    i interpreted the album cover of her balancing on top of the instruments as her trying to navigate the darkness of the music industry

  • @dice6338
    @dice6338 Год назад +1

    Raye is just an icon already, this whole album was just an experience!!! Thanks John for checking this out. I hope this album doesn't get unnoticed because I feel like it's an album has incredible production, lyrics, story...etc...I honestly never thought we would hear something like this again. But here we are! RAYE is just killing the airwaves right now. She deserves everyone's attention.
    It has been 8 years since she had recognition!
    She deserves to have the opportunity to express her frustrations and emotions the way she wants to!
    I'm obsessed atm. What a artist

  • @LGfosheezy
    @LGfosheezy 11 месяцев назад

    I love your reactions!! Am bummed on you missing the humor she used to finish off the album on Buss It Down, that track had me dying on first listen, so fun. But you were spot on when you said “you ever feel like you’re listening to something real special” because those were my first thoughts too. In love with this album and so glad I found Rayes music.

  • @Starkitten2002
    @Starkitten2002 Год назад +5

    I have been a fan of RAYE for almost two years. I really love this album. I’m so proud of her and I’m glad she was willing to be as vulnerable as she is on this album. I’m so glad she got out of her record deal and is now an independent artist. I saw her crying on Instagram live and her angry posts on Twitter so I know how she feels.

  • @jaybainbridge430
    @jaybainbridge430 Год назад

    I’m so glad to see you do a video listening to Raye! She’s been my favourite artist since 2016 and I’ve followed her career closely. It’s her little sister Katelyn on the album cover btw. She’s been held back by her old label Polydor for years and she’s been through some really horrific things in her personal life so to see her shining now as an INDEPENDENT artist is so great to see. Also I’ve been watching your videos since you were making song reactions with Simon so to see you enjoying raye’s music is great :)

  • @indsbai
    @indsbai Год назад +1

    My first thought when I heard this album was that I hope you react to it, and here we are!!🙌🏻 I just knew you’d adore the production

  • @dopeelectric3900
    @dopeelectric3900 Год назад +5

    YES. THANK YOU for reacting!

  • @lucianicolettaamuraholguin7979

    She's a legend. Loved your entire video reaction Jon, great job! 🙏🏻

  • @victorleeon
    @victorleeon Год назад +6

    This album is amazing! She's so fucking awesome, so proud of her. Pure art! This is music.

  • @DJKuroh
    @DJKuroh Год назад +10

    070 Shake really ends up on one of the top songs of the album when she features. Escapism beat reminds me of a top tier Danjahandz beat.

  • @barrieflix
    @barrieflix 5 месяцев назад +2

    it's a long time since I bought an album and actually sat and listened to it right through about 5 times in a week. Astonishingly strong vocals, production and songs.

  • @YFIOFtho
    @YFIOFtho Год назад

    Just stumbled across RAYE and this album is my favourite of the year for sure. As always loves your reaction. ❤ thanks

  • @callum8824
    @callum8824 Год назад +10

    it’s such a good album i can’t 🤌🏽

  • @flaviuswestfall1718
    @flaviuswestfall1718 Год назад +21

    COME ON INTERNET LETS MAKE THIS WOMAN FAMOUS

  • @trinityyy
    @trinityyy Год назад +41

    She's truly one of a kind. 10/10 album

  • @nwlondonmetaller3427
    @nwlondonmetaller3427 Год назад +6

    I am on a 3 concert adventure: I went to see Raye on Friday last night in Kingston, SW London at a small venue. She is much better live, with a backing band. She is very interactive with the crowd. Her voice reminds me so much of Amy Winehouse. The next two days I am seeing Symphonic Metal bands: Epica (from Holland) and Tarja Turunen (From Finland). So a little bit different from Raye.

  • @Skinniest_Kween
    @Skinniest_Kween Год назад +2

    I’m so happy the world is finally catching up to her. ❤️👏😭

  • @ashlenamusic
    @ashlenamusic Год назад +1

    I loved watching your review after I did my own. I feel like we all know this album is gonna be HUGE.

  • @lexii8897
    @lexii8897 Год назад +2

    She’s so outstanding live! I had the the most amazing experience last night when she opened for Kali Uchis

  • @kcurr6
    @kcurr6 Год назад +7

    Was hoping you’d react to this. 💯🔥

  • @christianokeke1077
    @christianokeke1077 Год назад +7

    it was an amazing album, and it has like a part A & part B like two different sides thats why it got so different after ice scream man

  • @gcool6707
    @gcool6707 Год назад +4

    Transition between ice cream man and flip a switch… my gawd

  • @erikvanderheide1440
    @erikvanderheide1440 Год назад +7

    Thank you for the review! Indeed some very good songs on the album. Funny to see Worth It and Buss It Down were not your favorites, because for me they are some of the best new songs on the album. Music taste differs for everyone

  • @jennyB07
    @jennyB07 Год назад +7

    She’s here to STAYE !!!!!

  • @orgyonmyown
    @orgyonmyown Год назад +2

    We love to see a deserved success story! 💕

  • @Yuh0847
    @Yuh0847 Год назад +2

    u the best reactor in the game bro i didnt see anyone else give reaction on this masterpiece

  • @jennyB07
    @jennyB07 Год назад +7

    Mary Jane has me by the damn throat 😅

  • @coadyt.benett2678
    @coadyt.benett2678 Год назад +3

    Raye on Afrobeat is mad🔥: King promise feature her on his song Odo 3yrs ago and it's was so amazing ❤️

  • @whateverimlucas
    @whateverimlucas Год назад +3

    I just met her and I already love her sound

  • @ladylina3529
    @ladylina3529 Год назад +1

    tysm for reacting to this album 🤍

  • @TheInfectedLion
    @TheInfectedLion Год назад +2

    You just made me discover a really good fkn album

  • @diggzone
    @diggzone Год назад +1

    Thanks for this reaction, man.
    You should listen to Money Calling
    RAYE is featured on that track.

  • @padraicnoonan
    @padraicnoonan Год назад +1

    YESSSS THANK U JON

  • @haydbrown22
    @haydbrown22 Год назад +7

    In my opinion this the best album to come from the UK since the release of Anne-Marie’s THEARPY album that came out in July 2021

  • @Leoobbrownn
    @Leoobbrownn Год назад +6

    She’s literally INSANE!!!

  • @santipapa6986
    @santipapa6986 7 месяцев назад

    After listening what she's been thru the thank you always makes me cry

  • @arabzmembers
    @arabzmembers Год назад +2

    flip a switch is such a vibe

  • @ChillinLikeAVillainn
    @ChillinLikeAVillainn Год назад

    Hey Jon I just wanna say that Jon React to TV channel is something that I really enjoyed! Lots of creators use different editing techniques that helps them avoid copyright, hopefully this is something you’ll look into

  • @shaggybro9330
    @shaggybro9330 Год назад +3

    Love the album

  • @jacquiellis2484
    @jacquiellis2484 Год назад +1

    She’s absolutely amazing.

  • @Vikrum_
    @Vikrum_ Год назад

    Her voice is BEAUTIFUL! the music reminds me of 90s, early 2000s music, hell!

  • @mrzaragoza9369
    @mrzaragoza9369 Год назад +1

    Mary Jean is so powerful man , the lyrics and bass progression its so extremely powerful .

  • @daniaalgulzar3508
    @daniaalgulzar3508 Год назад +1

    RAYE is also a songwriter aswell as a producer!
    Also on the M21CB album cover , it's Raye's little sister.

  • @muzictherpy
    @muzictherpy Год назад +2

    It's more seams like we have new SIA (older works, some Zero 7 time), with a little beat mix of Banks - III album..

  • @whatever5922
    @whatever5922 Год назад +1

    Love Raye so much

  • @thruadapt290
    @thruadapt290 Год назад +2

    Hey Jon! Can you check out the album "Parannoul - After The Magic". I have not been this emotional about music in a long long time. It's Art rock and shoegaze, genuinely one of the best albums I have heard in a long time. Relentlessly elegant music with equally beautiful and tragic lyrics. My album of the year. Reminds me of Ants From Up There, it's in a different language though so you might need to look em up.

  • @jojociara5201
    @jojociara5201 9 месяцев назад

    The incredible variation music, Escapism alone is one of THE best songs ever made. Fucking Genius, and her off the charts voice, her transitions, her fierce lyrics, and just RAYE herself is all 5 alarm FIRE. RAYE IS truly THE QUEEN

  • @tombritoo4886
    @tombritoo4886 Год назад

    Esse album é incrível. Eu amei muito, gosto demais dela já faz um tempo. Oscar winning tears é minha favorita.

  • @szumaktv4038
    @szumaktv4038 Год назад +8

    she is so talented and she keeps reminding me of Amy Winehouse

  • @Hundhammer
    @Hundhammer 2 месяца назад

  • @eugeniawoods5383
    @eugeniawoods5383 9 месяцев назад

    Love her

  • @oc5939
    @oc5939 Год назад

    Raye is an amazing artist, and the album is 🔥🔥Once in a lifetime talent.

  • @VeraCasaca
    @VeraCasaca Год назад

    Yeah she's comfortable in rapping too. Many artists are, Lauryn Hill for example. Even Missy Elliott, when she's not rapping she has an amazing singing voice, check her first album.

  • @mrzaragoza9369
    @mrzaragoza9369 Год назад +2

    I can tell how Ice cream man gotchu man , i get it perfectly. It happened to me too

  • @henryandfriendslive
    @henryandfriendslive Год назад

    Spectacular

  • @faromeo1996
    @faromeo1996 Год назад +4

    Kinda hate that flip a switch came right after ice cream man cuz i love flip a switch. Its my fav on the album but the ice cream man hits hard.

  • @kyesha9313
    @kyesha9313 Год назад +2

    Anyone know the sample for RAYE's 'mascara'

  • @maddy1040
    @maddy1040 Год назад

    i’ve waited for this me

  • @VeraCasaca
    @VeraCasaca Год назад +1

    Thank your being so delicate yet call out the importance of the that topic. Lady Gaga has been through the same, although she never said who it was, there was a producer it label manager who asked her to remove her clothes, a horrific story too. Scared she did so. It's such an old tale. It's time to call it out. And we need good men supporting women. Thank you. 🙏🏼

  • @mrlately
    @mrlately Год назад

    YESSSSSSSSS

  • @francynho1604
    @francynho1604 Год назад

    Obrigado adele por nos representar esse álbum perfeito

  • @sxmxxlj
    @sxmxxlj Год назад +3

    You need to react to Janelle Monae’s discography!!!

  • @archive904
    @archive904 Год назад +7

    ice cream man is devastating

  • @larskjellgren5654
    @larskjellgren5654 Год назад

    I’m blown away…