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  • Опубликовано: 16 мар 2023
  • “Escapism.” is Raye’s latest hit, which has been streamed over 314 million times on Spotify. The song features 070 Shake and is the third single off her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues.' The song is also produced by Mike Sabath. On today’s episode of Verified, find out how the hot track came about.
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  • @tomsteel5267
    @tomsteel5267 Год назад +10204

    her vocals are incredible

    • @awesomethings6124
      @awesomethings6124 Год назад +18

      Yeah. Singers and famous all have great voices that's why they are famous

    • @KetamineCoyote
      @KetamineCoyote Год назад +53

      ​@@awesomethings6124 But unlike most artists she doesn't need auto tune

    • @tokenghost4536
      @tokenghost4536 Год назад +12

      @@KetamineCoyote I love Raye, but also it's hyperbolic how much people claim most artists need auto tune. It's just not true, but the ones who need it are more memorable for being bad/someone not understanding how they're in the position they are.

    • @NeoThorne
      @NeoThorne Год назад +4

      ​@@Zzzzz56260so true, apart from Olive Tree 😂

    • @B4shXp
      @B4shXp Год назад +1

      Is my music ok??

  • @CatmanMEOOOOW
    @CatmanMEOOOOW Год назад +6864

    She gave us a full song not a quick money grab. She has a chorus, a hook and bridge. She knows her music

    • @great10toes40
      @great10toes40 Год назад +141

      Exactly I'm tired of 2min songs which clearly had 2 seconds dedicated by overworked and underpaid songwriters

    • @NosajKnows
      @NosajKnows 8 месяцев назад +8

      Facts

    • @johnkimani5012
      @johnkimani5012 8 месяцев назад +4

      Indeed

    • @3BeatsProd
      @3BeatsProd 6 месяцев назад +13

      I mean tbf she started as a songwriter in the industry, it was a matter of time

    • @C1-wz9jj
      @C1-wz9jj 3 месяца назад +3

      @@great10toes40Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice do that when they’re together lol

  • @fazobel7172
    @fazobel7172 Год назад +12972

    She reminded me of Amy Winehouse. I’m glad she’s got over that phase of her life and make such awesome music!

    • @celine3589
      @celine3589 Год назад +66

      omg yess!!

    • @daniellequeen1651
      @daniellequeen1651 Год назад +59

      OMG I said the same exact thing

    • @kaydee7634
      @kaydee7634 Год назад +87

      I immediately Said Amy Winehouse Vibes❤❤❤

    • @jordangraff3118
      @jordangraff3118 Год назад +71

      They went to the same music school!

    • @sexyemogirl
      @sexyemogirl Год назад +115

      she even said that she loves Amy Winehouse and Back to Black was one of the best songs ever written.

  • @bebeenderson7863
    @bebeenderson7863 Год назад +6039

    The storytelling, the imagery and the pacing of the song does really make it feel like a movie.

  • @AnaLuiza-nx2id
    @AnaLuiza-nx2id Год назад +6005

    She's not just a one hit wonder, the whole album is amazing

    • @queenofthenight3518
      @queenofthenight3518 Год назад +132

      She had multiple hits before this album; You don’t know me; Secrets; Ferrari Horses, Love me again; BED and more

    • @smilealwaysnatasha3423
      @smilealwaysnatasha3423 Год назад +40

      @@queenofthenight3518 she wrote Bigger for Beyonce

    • @sourabhbohra1716
      @sourabhbohra1716 Год назад +11

      One hit wonder doesn't mean him/her music is bad

    • @SkippyMC
      @SkippyMC Год назад +6

      that’s not even what one hit wonder means

    • @fruitflyhunter
      @fruitflyhunter Год назад +4

      not what it means...

  • @genessacampean
    @genessacampean Год назад +4432

    I knew this song had an interesting story so I'm glad Raye finally has the opportunity to speak up about her traumas. She's truly so talented and inspirational!

  • @charlesdowell1229
    @charlesdowell1229 Год назад +3054

    I cant wait for her to perform Oscar winning tears live

    • @itsfaith1403
      @itsfaith1403 Год назад +39

      She did already with the BBC orchestra

    • @tweetypieplansandreads
      @tweetypieplansandreads Год назад +24

      It’s beautiful! And it’s her opener 🔥
      Her entire concert is such a vibe! One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.

    • @charlesdowell1229
      @charlesdowell1229 Год назад +12

      @@itsfaith1403 ❤️🙏one second……… running to find the performance

    • @ctrlfetti
      @ctrlfetti Год назад +15

      @@charlesdowell1229 for some reason the bbc orchestra performance got taken down but there are other live videos of her at concerts

    • @R00mpMannen
      @R00mpMannen Год назад +2

      That's sounds so cool. I'll be in Copenhagen in November! 😀

  • @Lukitoscat
    @Lukitoscat Год назад +1575

    her voice is so perfect

  • @melsyoutube
    @melsyoutube Год назад +1824

    escapism deserves a nomination for song of the year at next year’s grammys. such a well written piece of work. i hope M21CB gets a nomination for best dance or pop vocal album too!

  • @melll577
    @melll577 Год назад +2949

    She doesn’t need autotune,autotune needs her.
    Edit:tysm for the likes!!!

    • @melll577
      @melll577 Год назад +16

      @raiyning you can’t escape them lmaooo😂

    • @D3V_Official
      @D3V_Official Год назад +1

      Lmao what

    • @n.e999
      @n.e999 Год назад +3

      this kinda sounds like an insult tbh

    • @melll577
      @melll577 Год назад +3

      @@n.e999 it’s not an insult 😭

    • @Yuhdolg
      @Yuhdolg Год назад +3

      Auto tune needs ME 🔥🔥🔥

  • @iflyintheskywayuphi
    @iflyintheskywayuphi Год назад +278

    I looooooove how her accent comes through in her singing

    • @cauha12
      @cauha12 Год назад +8

      Same its unique

    • @Illogical_Tales
      @Illogical_Tales Год назад +2

      Indeed

    • @Robynreacts2
      @Robynreacts2 4 месяца назад +2

      Yeah it's quite easy if you just sing how you sing and not to pronounce words as american. Alot of people sing like this in the UK

  • @xxxstellarxxx
    @xxxstellarxxx Год назад +464

    Lyrically, Escapism is one of the most impactful songs I’ve heard in a while. It made me cry the first time I heard it at full length while reading the lyrics because it reminded me so much of a dark time in my life. I feel like she was really able to channel that feeling of desperation in her voice that you feel when you’re in that state. It sounds like a cry for help and I’ve never heard anything like it. Chills whenever I listen. Chills.

  • @stopurmakingmeblush9586
    @stopurmakingmeblush9586 Год назад +886

    Her entire album gave me such Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill vibes and I am absolutely enthralled! The musicality is just next level; the lyrics and how she plays with words to paint such vivid imagery is seriously top-tier. I sometimes pause on tracks that seem too much to handle in terms of its visual because I get taken aback by how vulnerable she has made herself in this album. This makes "My 21st Century Blues" hard to listen to. But this also makes it such an amazing album. I can't rate it enough; it's SO GOOD!

    • @Overyvonne
      @Overyvonne Год назад +4

      Where exactly are the lauryn hill vibes ?

    • @stopurmakingmeblush9586
      @stopurmakingmeblush9586 Год назад +25

      @@Overyvonne R&B, melodic rapping, emotional verses-these are all Lauryn Hill trademarks. Her album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was celebrated for its deeply personal songs. Raye doesn't sound like Lauryn Hill, of course. Anyone who says that would be dumb. But her technique and style in singing and writing verses are within Lauryn Hill's lane.

    • @Overyvonne
      @Overyvonne Год назад +8

      @@stopurmakingmeblush9586 thanks for clarifying because I thought so. Writing style and song format could definitely be compared

    • @lilyh7076
      @lilyh7076 11 месяцев назад +1

      theres absolutely no lauryn hill vibes LMFQOAO maybe amy winehouse yes

    • @missbimbeaux
      @missbimbeaux 10 месяцев назад +11

      @@lilyh7076 nah theyre right with their references esp the miseducation.

  • @Natalia-dp2gh
    @Natalia-dp2gh Год назад +544

    The way she’s passionate about her songs.. she looks so proud of herself as she should be

  • @curlyb9710
    @curlyb9710 Год назад +803

    I was messy in 2019 as well. This song hits close because I know exactly what all this feelings feel like. Amazing song, sad but also comforting in a way..

    • @ichaninorman3251
      @ichaninorman3251 Год назад +11

      I was messy in 2019 as well!!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 Год назад +9

      Same here. This song made me pull over the first time I heard it.

    • @Tn-qr1kb
      @Tn-qr1kb Год назад +3

      I’m like 13 and why do I relate to this 💀 it’s like me at 1 am

    • @linnawatley
      @linnawatley Год назад +6

      RIP to 2019 🙏🏾

    • @becomingbrandnew2149
      @becomingbrandnew2149 Год назад +3

      2019 was definitely my messy year. This song actually describes exactly how my life was back then.

  • @hxsana_7986
    @hxsana_7986 Год назад +342

    she reminds me of amy winehouse. the way she talks, her accent, how she describes each lyric, escapism itself, her wordplay. all of that. i wish her the best in her career and with her music

    • @katkakotianova
      @katkakotianova 10 месяцев назад +1

      i thought the same thing omg

  • @ahiroll
    @ahiroll Год назад +428

    Wow found this song as I was going through a really tough time trying to cope w a bad breakup w substance abuse & I feel so seen. Absolutely adore her.

    • @m7trf07
      @m7trf07 Год назад +14

      Hopefully you are now in a better place?

    • @ahiroll
      @ahiroll Год назад +18

      @@m7trf07 I am!

  • @daisuke2795
    @daisuke2795 Год назад +605

    Been following her for the last 6 years, I’m so glad to see her grow up from where she came from to where she is and will be going. She’s been through so much even at her concerts she still cries, she deserves the best and everything that is coming. ❤

  • @EllaBoadu
    @EllaBoadu Год назад +215

    Escapism is such a tune I can’t even begin to explain how good it is. It’s so catchy and word play is incredible…

  • @SmileUpCheer
    @SmileUpCheer Год назад +427

    This is one of the best songs ever, such an experience. Love the lyrics. RAYE truly is genius!!

    • @mikahist4155
      @mikahist4155 Год назад +12

      Right?!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a rollercoster , you are totally sucked in by her storytelling ...and you end up fully moved!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @m7trf07
    @m7trf07 Год назад +210

    Not anyone can make a song artistcaly like this and still make it a hit

  • @ConsensusX
    @ConsensusX Год назад +219

    Became a fan overnight because of this song. Super talented, with a great personality.

    • @ConsensusX
      @ConsensusX Год назад +3

      Also, she's real af.

    • @petabulmer3317
      @petabulmer3317 Год назад +1

      Me too! I saw the video and I thought she was brilliant! New fan for sure!

  • @rentonpalma
    @rentonpalma Год назад +114

    She's a lyrical genius. Her whole album is amazing.

  • @ComradeIceSpice
    @ComradeIceSpice Год назад +116

    I don’t know why, but the way she talks and carries herself is giving me Amy Winehouse vibes.

  • @ZephyrAuraa
    @ZephyrAuraa Год назад +46

    You can tell she’s been through a lot, her album broke my heart. Especially since I saw her in Leigh Anne Pinnocks documentary & have been listening to her for years. I’m glad she’s doing well now 💖💖💖💖.

    • @ZephyrAuraa
      @ZephyrAuraa Год назад +4

      @@AnneGeorge. yes they were talking about how hard it is to make it into the UK music industry as black woman and Raye was talking about how they didn't want to hear her do rnb so she was reduced to collaborating with EDM artists.

  • @LOV3CRAF7
    @LOV3CRAF7 Год назад +52

    I'm a big fan of both Raye and Amy Winehouse and it never occurred to me that Raye would be the perfect person to play Amy in a film. Her singing has great range and her voice has some similarities to Amy's cadence..as well as some of her physical features, similar body language and mannerisms..it's crazy good 😮💕

  • @AidaRivera
    @AidaRivera Год назад +63

    She’s so gifted. I don’t think people will realize till later but I see it.

  • @J33SS
    @J33SS Год назад +55

    i love how honest she is… i’m sure many people can relate when we going through it 😩

  • @mikahist4155
    @mikahist4155 Год назад +49

    Shes so authentic and truly unique with her jazzy voice. Love her!!!!!!!!!!
    Emi

  • @Popbeatz.com2
    @Popbeatz.com2 Год назад +597

    At 1:56, I was sooo hoping it was “done decision”. That is a perfect breakup line, like that person doesn’t want you anymore and there is nothing you can do about it. Amazing lyrics overall!

    • @yutasnonexistentlines4904
      @yutasnonexistentlines4904 Год назад +52

      Yeahhh exactly and like it fits better too

    • @beautifulfaith52
      @beautifulfaith52 Год назад +40

      I like done decision too!!

    • @coffeeandcats8332
      @coffeeandcats8332 Год назад +30

      I agree! I mean technically it is, they just put the lyric as dumb 😭😭

    • @squigglyco
      @squigglyco Год назад +23

      Nah it’s done decision Idc what nobody else says that better.

    • @sarah-lb6su
      @sarah-lb6su Год назад +7

      I kept singing done decision I was surprised when I found out it was actually dumb decision

  • @AA-qb7ni
    @AA-qb7ni Год назад +96

    So proud of Raye for how far she's come as an artist. This is her time!!!!

  • @BlueNovaBeats
    @BlueNovaBeats Год назад +80

    👨🏾‍🚀 Her talking voice is mesmerizing. I’ll sit and listen to her talk all day

  • @nakibsayyed4999
    @nakibsayyed4999 Год назад +62

    You gotta love her, the lyrics with her vocals are amazing.

  • @animexmusic5312
    @animexmusic5312 Год назад +89

    This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life.

  • @Naababy2003
    @Naababy2003 Год назад +32

    her voice,looks,accent and everything is on point

  • @jamesflynn3146
    @jamesflynn3146 Год назад +37

    The lyrics hit so hard when they're explained in detail. Love you Raye ❤

  • @arthesios
    @arthesios Год назад +15

    She is super brave to be talking about something so personal and so stigmatized. She's telling us straight about her lowest moments. Nothing but love and admiration for her

  • @hennib.9489
    @hennib.9489 Год назад +33

    her voice is so soothing

  • @sxph_xe
    @sxph_xe Год назад +40

    This song is literally Genius

  • @Julescasablancaslover911
    @Julescasablancaslover911 Год назад +6

    SHES GORGEOUS OMG

  • @aniyadiane
    @aniyadiane 9 месяцев назад +5

    Her voice 🥹

  • @ShanelWAYS
    @ShanelWAYS Год назад +22

    Her voice is everything. ❤️

  • @gailgilmor894
    @gailgilmor894 Год назад +17

    her trying not to smile while singing the lyrics is so precious

  • @tlabegomoswatupa793
    @tlabegomoswatupa793 Год назад +29

    She is a lyrical genius

  • @stantwitter8273
    @stantwitter8273 Год назад +13

    She is so down to earth.. love her even more now ❤

  • @jaybainbridge430
    @jaybainbridge430 Год назад +72

    I’m glad the world is finally seeing her talent

  • @joebidenissus1975
    @joebidenissus1975 Год назад +75

    This song's vibe is something different

  • @MattTF
    @MattTF Год назад +19

    “Back to my ways like 2019” That was fire 🔥

    • @myaduhart3370
      @myaduhart3370 Год назад +2

      FRRRRR

    • @kaylynkorir6823
      @kaylynkorir6823 Год назад

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    • @cauha12
      @cauha12 2 месяца назад

      Fr

  • @user-es2xj7uv3w
    @user-es2xj7uv3w Год назад +14

    she's so charismatic, I love her!

  • @Shannonslittlebubble
    @Shannonslittlebubble Год назад +6

    Yassssss. I stopped everything to watch this. I love Raye. Glad she's getting so much more recognition.

  • @alicynsenior4952
    @alicynsenior4952 Год назад +18

    Ugh she’s gorgeous, her voice is so silky, and she has this bubbly personality though she’s been through so much

  • @plainpotatotay
    @plainpotatotay Год назад +31

    she's so lovable and talented. escapism along with her others are so so raw. love you raye!

  • @sfmmmo7599
    @sfmmmo7599 Год назад +28

    She's such a huge artist 👏👏👏

  • @kirstiehathaway-fairchild5271
    @kirstiehathaway-fairchild5271 Год назад +24

    Her voice is stunning!

  • @Favour_Ntoimo
    @Favour_Ntoimo Год назад +13

    This song is literally a masterpiece

  • @vishalk9331
    @vishalk9331 Год назад +24

    shes soo real and not just with her music

  • @whitneyw2698
    @whitneyw2698 Год назад +6

    Love hearing how intentional every lyric is. Great song/story writing.

  • @Tiffanystellar
    @Tiffanystellar Год назад +19

    Her pen game is out of this world 🔥

  • @amypowell3452
    @amypowell3452 Год назад +18

    About time Genius had another TALENTED, angelic, good-hearted woman on here. Full of soul, relatability- she’s an icon. A true artist.

  • @kingjordy3465
    @kingjordy3465 Год назад +12

    She just made me LOVE this song even MORE!!! ❤❤❤

  • @lissspara9868
    @lissspara9868 Год назад +10

    Been listening to RAYE for years and years, and I’m so happy and proud of her for getting the recognition she deserves. Listening to this album, she just really reminds me of Amy Winehouse; her raw talent and her playfulness with her lyrics and beats on each record.. off the charts.

  • @gabbyl._diaz
    @gabbyl._diaz Год назад +5

    I love her unique style the way she exaggerates her voice in the song her charisma blows me away

  • @thebombshellmale
    @thebombshellmale Год назад +12

    Escapism is a modern masterpiece, love Raye ♥

  • @Dramatello
    @Dramatello Год назад +6

    This is one of them songs that feel like a whole unforgettable movie.
    It's just told with such passion to the message of the song, plus the incredible vocals of RAYE, plus lyrics are off the charts.
    Everything about this song is artistic and artful and I find it inspiring, today, in a time where it seems all music is just the same over and over again... you can still find gems in music and meaningful songs that are told in such a slick way. One of the best singles I've heared in a long long while!

  • @Angie_suv
    @Angie_suv Год назад +8

    A masterpiece.
    I’ve heard a song or two before the escapism, but kinda never made the connection. I’m blown away by her talent and I’m so happy that she gets recognition she deserves and I can’t wait to hear what else she’ll write ❤

  • @killerdrew99
    @killerdrew99 Год назад +31

    Thought this was Amy Winehouse at a glance.
    EDIT: She is a cold blooded writer if it’s all her and she got the vocals too. RAYE is on my Rayedar

    • @PurplePinkRed
      @PurplePinkRed Год назад +7

      I actually get a lot of Amy vibes from her besides the look! A true artist and songwriter!

  • @LukeVanGeest
    @LukeVanGeest Год назад +12

    Music is definitely medicine my friend! Thanks for everything Raye. I’ll see you this summer!

  • @brookeedwards3908
    @brookeedwards3908 Год назад +7

    This song has really heavy lyrics and you can feel the feelings through the song. When I sing this song it’s with so many feelings. This is an amazing song and I’m so happy that she got the chance to explain what the song means and what she went through!

  • @mukhtar__
    @mukhtar__ Год назад +13

    it's been on repeat for me since it came out 😭❤️

  • @strawberrylipstickstateofmind
    @strawberrylipstickstateofmind 10 месяцев назад +5

    im obsessed with the story telling aspect of this song

  • @ieatkids4breakfast
    @ieatkids4breakfast Год назад +4

    The vocals- ❤❤❤

  • @Kharmandaian
    @Kharmandaian Год назад +20

    Such a master piece❤

  • @shelley5449
    @shelley5449 Год назад +8

    She really speaks some wise words about recklessness. Can't say I've struggled in exactly the same ways but definitely some wise things that anyone in many situations can take away from what she said.

  • @yaniquesmith7150
    @yaniquesmith7150 Год назад +16

    This song is friggin perfection. The lyrics, the vocals, the production etc. Friggin perfect

  • @E_N_V_Y_777
    @E_N_V_Y_777 Год назад +14

    Raye deserves this more than a lot of newer artists she’s sooo good ❤️

  • @sibzz4539
    @sibzz4539 Год назад +5

    I’m so proud of her. I can’t wait to see even more of her success ❤️❤️

  • @GlassGirl88
    @GlassGirl88 Год назад +6

    im so glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves she is soooo talented and her voice is amazingggg and i love her so much and her album was AMAZING AHHH

  • @2wickie686
    @2wickie686 Год назад +17

    The song is absolutely beautiful. I first heard it when I clicked on a recommended video. It happened to be the music video. The song 100% made me more suicidal than I already was at the time but oh well. It helped me feel the feelings I needed to. It's such a bombastic, fake-confident song that's ultimately really intimate and sad. Also I LOOOOVE how RAYE said what I was thinking the whole time, about the song being basically a movie in lyrical form! It really is!!! And I love it for that!!!! ♥♥♥ It truly tells a story from start to finish. It's VERY rare that a song latches onto me as hard as that. Thank you so much RAYE for making Escapism.!!!

  • @chloejayde2867
    @chloejayde2867 Год назад +3

    This brought me to tears, it does every time I hear the song, because I relate to every damn word, hits home so bad with the self destruction, substance abuse and dark feelings. I’m better now but my heart still holds a heavy place for all those nights, they haunt me man 😢

  • @quela404
    @quela404 Год назад +7

    This masterpiece is MORE THAN JUST A SONG

  • @TheKennyPowers1
    @TheKennyPowers1 Год назад +7

    She’s amazing this song is easily one of my favorite 10 songs ever

  • @josephbates6612
    @josephbates6612 Год назад +8

    Hearing this song on a main radio station had me screaming because she's been in my Top 5 since 2013 and she deserves every bit of this recognition ❤

  • @pj3132
    @pj3132 4 месяца назад +2

    I am forever grateful that I found Raye - She's art personified. So talented, beautiful and amazing. The world is lucky to have her!

  • @riziamoore2401
    @riziamoore2401 Год назад +17

    The fact that it sounds like there's autotune is crazy, she's so good with her vocals, love her voice

  • @ponponhada
    @ponponhada Год назад +9

    I've been listening to her for years & her "My 21st Century Blues" album is what I was just waiting for!! It's like a diary. Her diary. I am so grateful and so proud of her...! I love her way of portraying her feelings with the music & specially her voice. Overwhelmingly powerful, IT IS MADDDD

    • @only1adonis
      @only1adonis Год назад

      *ESPECIALLY… don’t forget the E

    • @ponponhada
      @ponponhada Год назад

      @@only1adonis sorry I speak 4 languages ✌🏼🥹🙄

  • @niamhflynn14
    @niamhflynn14 Год назад +6

    A true artist. Love her ❤️

  • @laurynh.603
    @laurynh.603 Год назад +2

    i’ve been so obsessed with this song! the production, the atmosphere it creates, her voice, the clever lyrics EVERYTHING

  • @saxonmckenzie9260
    @saxonmckenzie9260 Год назад +15

    Defo reminds me of Amy Winehouse. I heard it as Done decision but dumb is cool..I've had my eye on Raye for a while waiting for her to proper burst out and I feel like her time is here. I've heard about her hardships and Im happy for her to be getting the recognition she deserves

    • @inkeriananas
      @inkeriananas Месяц назад +1

      I mean it IS done decision, you heard correctly. Personally I much prefer it the way she originally meant it 😂

  • @cristelmusic1925
    @cristelmusic1925 Год назад +5

    My new favorite artist. So much talent and the raw vulnerability is 🔥

  • @TruleeJada
    @TruleeJada Год назад +4

    Her vocals are so magical

  • @roseghould
    @roseghould Год назад +4

    Truly incredible song

  • @rayestan_
    @rayestan_ Год назад +4

    I'M STILL NOT OVER THIS VIDEO!!!! RAYE IS SUPER TALENTED!!!! BEEN A FAN FOR YEARS SO THIS MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!!!

  • @nidabrat
    @nidabrat Год назад +8

    i was waiting for thissss

  • @danir6394
    @danir6394 Год назад +6

    i love raye so so so much

  • @adilee626
    @adilee626 6 месяцев назад +2

    She‘s so amazing!! Already saw her twice and can‘t wait for a third time

  • @stephyoung1134
    @stephyoung1134 8 месяцев назад +2

    I loveeee her, so genuine, so creative, expressive and talented! Wow. I loved this song, I didn’t know she was behind it until now & now I’m a fan of her too

  • @Chief
    @Chief Год назад +6

    THIS MADE THE SONG EVEN BETTER like damn

  • @mrlately
    @mrlately Год назад +6

    Talent, looks and personality ♥ we love to see it

  • @davinacox789
    @davinacox789 Месяц назад

    Never heard of her until I saw her on SNL recently & omg I’m in love with her voice & how she did the arrangement is fire on escapism. I can’t play it loud enough & it’s on repeat ❤

  • @stephenq4106
    @stephenq4106 7 месяцев назад +1

    So enjoyable to hear the process and context! The song is so cinematic already, this really added to it. Love her 🥲