Raye was always diminished by her old record label and disregarded and minimized to only a feature for well-known DJs, they did not allow her to make an album even though her contract states she can do an album, and 2 years ago she left the label and became an independent artist, and finally debuts her first ever album which discusses her raw life, from her drug abuse/addiction to heartbreak to sexual abuse and assault, to her own insecurities and mental health. I've been a fan of Raye for a while now and this album truly embodies her persona and her heritage and ethnicity (she's British, Swiss, and Ghanaian). She is compared to Amy Winehouse so you're right about that. Also hard out here is about her old label record. And black mascara is about a horrible experince she had, where her partener at the time whom she loved and trusted, spiked her drink at a bar for sexual intentions, so its pretty deep considering the dance beat she used. Raye is known as one of the greatest song writer, she wrote for beyonce and many great singers. You should check out the music videos for the singles, it'll help you understand her story even more. Also love your reaction and you're such a cool vibe!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this comment as I know nothing about her. This is a real eye opener. I will definitely go check out her in more detail!
@waiyeec6829 Жыл бұрын
They signed her to 4 albums in fact as a teenager but wouldn't let her release even 1.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
@@waiyeec6829 that sucks
@bma0_03Ай бұрын
@@ashlenamusic I’m a year late! But I just discovered ur channel n love ittt! But just wanted to also quickly say that she said that Black mascara is also a goodbye letter to EDM/DANCE Raye and the genre itself as she never truly loved it so its marked as her last EDM/DANCE song!!
@ElBelle333 Жыл бұрын
So happy you found Raye. I love her so much and have had to wait for months for this album to come out. It was so worth the wait!!!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I am so happy I found Raye too!! Can’t wait to see her blow up!
@HHSFr Жыл бұрын
Raye is a pure raw talent. Ice cream man will be remember. As she will. One love from France.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I love Ice Cream Man. Such a beautiful song
@emilfaltin Жыл бұрын
I saw raye live once and she just sounds amazing!! She was one of the opening acts for khalid!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
NO WAY!!!!! So they know eachother. They need to make a song together
@arctic_pia Жыл бұрын
damn i also went into listening to this album, without knowing anything about raye or her music besides escapism & was not only shocked, but blown away by the storytelling of this album! I'm already obsessed, like are yall hearing this? this deserves so much recognition! Was looking for reactions to the album, but there aren't a lot. loved seeing your first impressions, nice reaction! :)
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!! I’m so excited to see how big this album becomes. She’s amazing.
@gabidauwalder Жыл бұрын
SAME 💌🙌🏽
@AthollMills Жыл бұрын
Funny that you mentioned Khalid and Raye on a song because she actually opened for him on his last tour in the UK! RAYE is such an amazing artist and I’m so glad so many new people are finding her ❤
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
UGH crazy. I need a song with both of them NOW.
@laura-leemacrae4639 Жыл бұрын
I said she gave me modern day Amy Winehouse vibes... I'm glad you hit on that. I listen to Escapism every day... It's my jam. Ice cream man hits me hard, for anyone who has endured SA , tears flow, I belt it out... It's so powerful. This world needed Raye ❤️
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I 100% agree. She is needed. We need more voices like her. Especially with how brave she is
@dimitrieur Жыл бұрын
Your reaction is by far my fav from all these reactions on the album wow ! U have such a nice vibe around u
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Aww that’s so nice thank you
@geeavin8665 Жыл бұрын
most of my favorite singers are from the UK 😭 LITTLE MIX, RAYE, ANNE MARIE, ZARA LARSSON (actually not from the UK), DUA LIPA, MABEL, RINA, ELLA HENDERSON, BECKY HILL and many more
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
LOVE that! I love love love Ella Henderson. I used the song "Yours" to walk down the isle at my wedding!
@arabzmembers Жыл бұрын
I LOVE HER SHE MAKES ME CRY WHEN I HEAR HER VOICE
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Legit got emotional at the end ♥️
@TwistedXMatt Жыл бұрын
yesss welcome to RAYE’s world! your reaction was so fun to watch and you loving it all made it even better! so happy you appreciated the variety and fell in love instantly ♥️ legend!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I am definitely in her world. She is phenomenal!
@seanfernandez5723 Жыл бұрын
there are big projects she also wrote! EUPHORIC SAD SONGS is completely different from this record but check it too.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I have it on my channel go check it out!
@bhamgatsby Жыл бұрын
You can tell the EP she released before this was with a record label…. There is still the great lyrics & she just makes stellar music on period. But you can tell that it’s been processed to be more mainstream & doesn’t take any chances….still go listen to Euphoric Sad Songs cause it’s a no skip as well. So just mix both albums together!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to do a first reaction to it!
@oc5939 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal artist and incredible collection of work. Raye is once in a lifetime type talent. 💕
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Agreed! So proud that she is going on tour with SZA
@pathanna4390Ай бұрын
Update; She won EVERYTHING !!!!!!
@ashlenamusicАй бұрын
She did indeed!!!
@guesswhoishere7156 Жыл бұрын
Please, react to Euphoric Sad Songs by Raye, that album is full of bangers. It’s an EP, but it sort of counts as the OG album, but this M21cb is the official debut album.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I definitely will!
@quanganhle6148 Жыл бұрын
I came across one video of hers once on social media. I think it's a video about her looking like Amy Winehouse. But I didn't really care. And then last Monday, late at night, I accidentally got recommended by KZbin her live performance of Oscar-winning tears at the Royal Albert Hall. I was blown away. My jaw dropped. The next day, I dug into her album AND the live album. I fell in love with her. Obsessed. I actually was at work listening to her and working and almost broke into tears. I loved it when you said you were thankful that you listened to this album. I think that compliment is the best to be given. Thank you! Have a nice day! I can't fucking wait for her next project.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Looooove this so glad you listened to it
@uranus_crunch_cake87 Жыл бұрын
I found Raye when the song "love of your life" popped up in a random Playlist. I liked it and checked out her other stuff. She's so good. 🔥
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
It’s the best when that happens!
@NagusJJP4 ай бұрын
Preach
@ashlenamusic4 ай бұрын
🤘🏽
@rosegold8220 Жыл бұрын
@raye pleeease seee this
@kimmcdonald2845 ай бұрын
Watching you fall in love with Raye is incredible. I've watched your other Raye videos where you're already in love...but this is priceless!!! 😊
@ashlenamusic5 ай бұрын
Aww thank you! She’s just phenomenal and I’m glad I found her when I did 🥹
@SoshiStars Жыл бұрын
LOVEDD you’re reaction I had the same reaction when I heard it
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Love that!
@itsfaith1403 Жыл бұрын
I think this album & Masego’s self titled album that just came out are both album of 2023 I refuse to choose one 🤣✨🔥💐 they are both amazing & creative in their own unique way & I would love to see them collaborate
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I gotta check out that album!
@itsfaith1403 Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic I would love to see your reaction ✨
@mrzaragoza9369 Жыл бұрын
Mary Jane is eeeeeveerything , such powerful progressive song
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I’ve been listening to that and Ice Cream Man non stop.
@robertchoinski5692 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree! This is phenomenal ✨
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Such an epic album
@billmcauliffe569219 күн бұрын
Dear Ashlena I hope you and your family are well Let’s hope when Ren recovers after his latest health set back and returns once again from Canada, he and Raye have the opportunity to work together Stay safe be kind Project love and it will come back twofold x
@ashlenamusic19 күн бұрын
I hope so too!
@damiendalgaard55243 ай бұрын
You gotta check out "MORTHE NATURE" by Raye with HANS ZIMMER. its a f-in experience
@jamesholt8116 Жыл бұрын
You have to listen to her Euphoric Sad Songs project - its phenomenal
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Definitely saving that to review this weekend!
@roulettesable Жыл бұрын
Second this. Change Your Mind is prob one of my favourite songs ever!
@renatosvieira Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Was amazing stay with you in this reaction. I was a litte down, now im in such a better mood. I´m trully in love with this album, i was a fan of raye before, but now shes on another level!! You should check her old songs too, its a different vibe but incredible as well. Lots of love!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Glad I could make you smile!
@adougl22 Жыл бұрын
So lovely to see you hear her for the 1st time. It’s masterpiece.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
It really is!
@Alice_in_artsupply_hoarderland6 ай бұрын
Omg! I love this music!!! I have never even heard of RAYE!! Thank you so much for introducing me to her 🥰
@ashlenamusic6 ай бұрын
It's so good! Glad you’re enjoying it
@jbay18458 ай бұрын
Your comment about Taylor Swift and the Grammy's... oh the foreshadowing! It is literally criminal that she did not even get nominated for a Grammy. It legit has me convinced that they ignored this entirely, just so Taylor Swift could have this 'record' win of winning album of the year most number of times to her name. Which sounds crazy but honestly. If Raye's album was in contention or had proper attention in the US it'd have blown TS out of the water.
@ashlenamusic8 ай бұрын
Truth
@raphael7357 Жыл бұрын
I really liked your commentary! I just found her too and she got me starstrucked!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Yassss love that
@itsfaith1403 Жыл бұрын
This is her debut album ✨💕
@darkloverMusic Жыл бұрын
Would love to see your reaction to Tove lo's Album "Dirt Femme" and Melanie Martinez's "Afterschool", Both are great songwriters and musical geniuses.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I’m actually obsessed with tove lo’s dirt femme album. I know every song by heart. I’m seeing her on Feb 14!
@darkloverMusic Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic Oh wow, I had a feeling that you would be interested in her, Have fun at the concert!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
@@darkloverMusic thanks. Have been a big fan since queen of the clouds :)
@Ander13 Жыл бұрын
Call me carzy but i’m listening to this album every day from February 3, 2023 till today. Love Raye 🎵
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
She’s the best
@angelofernandopulle9688 Жыл бұрын
RAYE actually was the opening act for Khalid's tour in London a few years ago!!1 I would love a Collab
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Let’s manifest it! It’ll happen one day!
@jolena1142 Жыл бұрын
You should check out her live performane of black mascara!! I was speechless i promise u
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to check out everything she’s done!
@SeanWarren Жыл бұрын
I listened to the album on Friday, February 3rd, never heard of her before that day--I have been listening to the album non-stop!! She deserves to break through in America. All of her lyrics are saying something.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Totally agree! I need to see her in concert so I hope she comes to Canada
@merlincentralmerlinsounds5698 Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic she acc has 2 tours next year I am pretty sure Canada has dates!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
@@merlincentralmerlinsounds5698 ugh just checked her show is sold out.
@SeanWarren Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic I live in Washington, DC and I found out last Friday that she is coming to DC in May and the show is sold out. She is opening for Kali Uchis.
@lucas-bw9ny Жыл бұрын
love this videoooo! this album is insane 🫶🏽 raye deserves a grammy so much!!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to her winning best new artist next year!
@americahasaproblem Жыл бұрын
the way I react like u when I heard flip a switch the first time, now I can’t stop listening 😭😭😭
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
It’s legit such a JAM
@franckthibault2521 Жыл бұрын
She's great!!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Ugh I looooove her
@andgar923 Жыл бұрын
I was about to say she’s a modern day Amy and then you mentioned it. I see Amy, Billie Eillish, Massive Attack, influences, along with old school hip hop.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
She’s epic no?
@andgar923 Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic Yes. It's a very adult album, the compositions, the production the writing, everything hits on point. I love music that is unpredictable. You never know what's gonna happen here. I know this will get hate, but this is better than SZA. This album is criminally overlooked but deserves to be heralded like SZA's was. It's a shame.
@marlonvinicius3536 Жыл бұрын
I loved this reaction
@coadyt.benett2678 Жыл бұрын
She wrote Beyonce Bigger of the Lion king's Album...you should check out that song from Beyonce and look at Raye Pen 🖊️ game
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
You have no idea the extent of research I have planned this week hahaha thank you I will xx
@Hundhammer6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@itsfaith1403 Жыл бұрын
You should definitely check out Masego - Studying Abroad Extended Stay EP 💕🎷✨🔥💐 it’s also a masterpiece As far as this album 🥰✨🔥💐🤯 I’m in love I refuse to choose a favorite song
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Love that! I feel like my favorite song changes as I continue to listen to the album. I’ll look into that thanks!
@habboscammers7131 Жыл бұрын
recently found out about her as well. im glad to be one of your first 500 subs!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Welcome to the Raye fan club and thank you for subscribing!
@tanomejia9156 Жыл бұрын
You should do reactions to some of her music videos. She is an absolute artist in all aspects of her music including her videos. The Black Mascara video is so good
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I definitely want to!
@Shantellywashington Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed I'm obsessed with your energy ✨️ Thank you for the reaction I really enjoyed feeling like you were in my company ❤️
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Xx
@bhamgatsby Жыл бұрын
This album is perfection for a debut. I love & like every song. There are only 2 that won’t be on repeat…… Black Mascara is my fav single & my low key obsession is Flip A Switch & 5 ⭐️ Hotels….
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Same! Black mascara has been on repeat! I am also in love with those 3 songs!
@digicey Жыл бұрын
Reminds of Christina’s “stripped” album in Oscar Winning Tears ❤️❤️
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
YES exactly!
@alemic5354 Жыл бұрын
I hope your channel will grow and you will be able to write more bc you said its your passion !!! Have a nice day
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much that's so sweet xx
@billydeguzman8985 Жыл бұрын
what a great video!!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@szumaktv4038 Жыл бұрын
Please !!! You have to react to Aurora !!! The Gods We can touch album and why not other ones.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I will xx
@alex.garces Жыл бұрын
20:52 CRIMINAL OFFENSIVE SIDE EYE
@coadyt.benett2678 Жыл бұрын
She's Fvkin good ❤️
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
So Fvkin good!!!!!
@pjpajccon9607Ай бұрын
“I’m a Cancer, I get super emotional and sh!t” too relatable lmao
@ashlenamusicАй бұрын
Hahahaha yup ♋️
@sayjanu1704 Жыл бұрын
oscar winning tears the best
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Such a jam!
@sayjanu1704 Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic I can see right through your (tears)
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Haha 🥹🥹
@AustinAshburn Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@geeavin8665 Жыл бұрын
new subscriber here ❤ thank you for the reaction
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing!
@dylan10000 Жыл бұрын
what a lovely video! ;)
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jakepinto1347 Жыл бұрын
You are my new favorite reaction channel lol you have the best vibes
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
You’re my favourite ♥️
@innesdarrel Жыл бұрын
PLEASE IF u like raye u need to get on miraa mays album tales of a miracle ...she's a new u k star and her album has feautures from the best UK females including raye on the single go girl ..(at least check out go girl video ) you are welcome in advance xx love this reaction.. love from London
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
Yasssss I’ll film my reaction this week! Love finding new artists.
@innesdarrel Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic cant wait x
@romaane230118 ай бұрын
you should react to the tiny desk concert of raye
@ashlenamusic8 ай бұрын
I did! Tiny desk blocks all reactions :( it’s on my Patreon for free! www.patreon.com/posts/92088787?
@romaane230118 ай бұрын
Oh okay !! I just discovered your channel, it's actually 5am rn in France and im doing a little late night concert in my bedroom and I love your reactions of RAYE hehe
@ashlenamusic8 ай бұрын
Awww thanks so much! Are you on rayes discord??
@romaane230118 ай бұрын
@@ashlenamusic No i wasn’t but you made me join it lol so i am in it now ! i actually never use discord so it took a while to understand how it works
@ashlenamusic8 ай бұрын
Haha don’t worry it took me weeks to figure it out! See you on her discord!
@angelofernandopulle9688 Жыл бұрын
listen toooo RAYE- SIDE TAPE its her old EP
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I will! Might do a reaction video to it!
@yiuqwfj Жыл бұрын
Found it! 😁 I found my way here after I've watched your vinyl opening. But why do you listen on spotify when you got a nice vinyl record? I've never heard of Raye; she sounds a bit like Ariana Grande to me. I like the harmonic richess, stylistic variety and production of this album. Overall a good balance. Definitely also good music to vibe to. The only thing that I don't like so much is the excessive use of auto-tune, but everybody does that nowadays.
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
You should watch her live it’s insane what she can do with her voice. And because I would have to use a mic to input the audio from the vinyl. Most audio I listen to is in FLAC
@kimbadagr8_ Жыл бұрын
React to her live performances they be giving Amy Winehouse🥴🥴🥴🥺🥺 and i love how she does acoustic genuine performances she sings more classically but im sure by now you seen some
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I reacted to her Royal Albert hall performance and I’ve seen her live! She is magical
@kimbadagr8_ Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic ooou bett im Finna binge watch😭 i enjoy your channel cant wait to see you grow more & im glad i found it🫶🏽
@geeavin8665 Жыл бұрын
please react to LITTLE MIX albums
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I need to!
@lucas-bw9ny Жыл бұрын
hii, can u react to The Lead EP by FLO? its a upcoming black r&b girlgroup from the uk!!! its SO good!
@ashlenamusic Жыл бұрын
I’ll check it out thanks!!
@alemic5354 Жыл бұрын
@@ashlenamusic yes its so good
@qwerty12377789 Жыл бұрын
This album is the best that I heard for the last 20 years