Remi feat. Jordan Rakei - Lose Sleep | A COLORS SHOW

Melbourne artist Remi combines a crisp delivery with a slick flow on the dreamy "Lose Sleep" which is taken from his exceptional Demons and Divas album from last year. Enjoy the performance, which also features the soulful voice of Jordan Rakei, above.
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Jordan: spoti.fi/2ujrYhZ
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** LYRICS ** [Verse 1] I'm just here to push limits Shit-scared of heights but I stay on top of the game Just to say I did it, show young black kids that you can live it Free your mind with it, be proud of your pigment I wasn't for a while, too many times vilified For being a shade different Started hating myself and all dark skin, playing myself Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men Remember after school, train station Busta "Break Ya Neck" blasting from iPod Mini Thankful class finished So I could go and play Majora's Mask with my little brother When cops come up and start asking me "Where you from? What you up to?" "Oh, from Moorabbin?" "That's half an hour from here, not from around here Boy, what you selling? Where's your product?" I hadn't even touched drugs at this point, except maybe a joint But my skin fitted the description So "oink oink" had to be deployed Next day at school, told my friends The facts of how they treated the boy They said I'm being crazy 'Cause to them, black voice is white noise That's the world that we're living in [Chorus: Jordan Rakei] We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk [Verse 2] Dave Chappelle taught me The worst thing to call someone is crazy Dismissing all the pain that plagues them in one word Just to avoid confrontation with yourself We prefer to sit on a chesterfield lounge While microwaving a meal by McCain and Watching Australian Idol contestant failing While the house that we're in is in flames All because it's the routine (I dunno know about that man) So when they say, "Too deep" I say, "But it's a reality, you're too deep" 'Cause I'm just using eyes, ears and news feeds To get up to speed Shit, only those that don't read between the lines abuse these Therefore I don't lose sleep 'Cause I'm well aware that's the world that we're living in [Chorus: Jordan Rakei] We seem to forget the dark days of history, yeah And time will manifest the endless possibility, yeah Open your eyes to see the world is darker than it seems So we dreaming on (dreaming on), enough with the crazy, crazy talk [Outro] Open your eyes Open your eyes Open your eyes Open your eyes

[@dougallnorris3581]

Prelude is solid, too: In a world of alt facts, that overthrow blacks, queens in hijabs, queers that get bashed, we sit down, kick back, we sip on six packs, watch the world burn on telly and think that's how it is that's how it is

[@smoothsheep]

Dougall Norris love you for that, sir. All of this is exceptional!

[@samy5102]

thats probably the best thing ive ever heard

[@sanjayr]

Thank you so much but i think he might be saying "alt facts" instead of old facts.As a reference to the Trump era of alt facts. Could be wrong though,

[@dougallnorris3581]

Sanjay Ramzan tooootally is. Cheers mate.

[@TheeRezvision]

It would be so cool if they did a COLORS tour with some of these artists with a stage built around the same concept as in the show

[@noanieuwenkamp1348]

Tyrez S that is such a good idea

[@lvrbass]

In like the same way that Sofar does, small semi-private/intimate sized shows. It would be so perfect

[@TheeRezvision]

Lorenzo Rizzardi Exactly!!! Small to mid sized venues. It would be so perfect. They could do a small national/international Tour

[@SWINGSWING66]

Tyrez S OMG HOLY YEEEES

[@Cypherpt3killa]

Tyrez S YES

[@chrispy3751]

All the power comes from his afro

[@towhatdegree]

I felt like it was gonna be a good video when I saw that fro in the thumbnail tbh.

[@khrisnakhristian5419]

Chrispy them bomb from piano?

[@hrsamuel06]

That's why his hair is so big; it's full of secrets!

[@yaady2366]

HE HAS THE NUMBER 2 HEADBAND

[@auntjemima7727]

Chrispy yes lord

[@IndieCurrent]

This song is as smooth as butter

[@Sheyii]

smoother

[@twisterrjl]

smooth. EXACTLY

[@cyrillewis9606]

+IndieCurrent #AGREED

[@ufcayr8120]

Superbe

[@superyuyo4060]

warm butter, yes.

[@christophermichael5764]

black voice is white noise...WHAT. A. LINE!

[@myishaburton]

Right!!!!!

[@kikko422]

White Boy Funny you say things like that with no repercussions. Black people get consequences for existing. I suggest you educate yourself and grow out of YOUR elementary state of mind. I feel bad for you because you see the world with an absence of being open-minded. Grow up

[@ukbusiness8811]

BLACK FOLKS ARE MUSIC

[@ukbusiness8811]

@@JacobHiraku thats a fool right there does he even know any black folk, shouldn't he be listening to bkack Sabbath!

[@letsparchmentitupyo7566]

dude yes

[@brazilsouth]

Still bumping to this in 2024

[@TheHighestPriestess]

"To them, black voice is white noise" POWERFUL!! Beautiful song

[@adg_87]

🔥🔥🔥

[@reitumetsiii]

Jordan Rakei effortlessly pulls at my heartstrings.

[@frenchnugget3275]

Jordan Rakei yessssss

[@dougallnorris3581]

These blokes are Australia's national treasures and do us proud, no question. Awesome to see them in the one place to enable filming of this.

[@willswalker170]

Dougall Norris stop stealing

[@vanesssalll]

Their voices are UNREAL 😍

[@letsparchmentitupyo7566]

in love

[@ArnoldNyamadzawo_hey_arno]

REMI made it to Colors !!!!!!!!!!!

[@MunaHamid]

big big ting!!!

[@vincentboy99]

jordan rakei's voice is hella soothing

[@MountMister]

This is the best colours show I've ever seen

[@MountMister]

Yo I must've been high asf because I dont remember ever seeing this before. it's aight lol

[@briansass9106]

MountMister watch more.

[@anthonyreis3533]

@@MountMister LMAOOOOOO! Fam ahahahah!

[@raeshelled]

Agreed! this is what made me subscribe

[@samy5102]

Remi's lines and lyrics are the best!

[@PlushPassion]

The is beautiful: the flow, beat, and the vibe is out of this world. Peace!

[@lucozade8371]

Remi, amazing artist. Always steps up and is in my eyes underrated. Melbourne represent, greatest city in the world. Remi and Jordan stalked the colors show and devoured it. Respect to all involved. Peace!

[@JustIyaloo]

COLORS channel is the plug!!

[@towhatdegree]

Honestlyy

[@kaheyanash7305]

Iyaloo K but really

[@AIGrace_]

Yes 😂

[@angelk2551]

Good to see Jordan Rakei here but I hope to see him solo soon

[@jcjcjc94]

Angel K he has an album??? 😂

[@tro1b_55]

Joyce Chahine he has several, actually!

[@sechabaramphele1383]

1 album. A couple EPs. And I think she meant see him performing solo on this show.

[@angelk2551]

Ah, I didn't clarify. I meant seeing him Solo on the Colors channel.

[@Mannymakesvibes]

Angel K I agree! I'm surprised he hasn't done a session for them

[@11Kapowskeyboard]

So stoked my boy Rem got on colours

[@amberkierra]

love the message and the words. gave me chills...❤

[@timoniksen9857]

Word

[@seeraxx]

This so SOUL food

[@sanjayr]

Am i the only one who can't help but shed tears listening to this? It reminds me of days when i would try to relate my experience to others, only to realize that "to them black voice is white noise" I feel so much sadness for my people. All of us dark skinned. All of us who feel different just existing in our own skin. I love you all. If you ever saw me, even if you dont know me; i hope you now you can find refuge within me. I'll always take time for my people.

[@21LASCIVIOUS1986]

They're just too good. Had to replay about 50 leven times lol

[@studiogradeinc.2422]

Lyrical, smooth feel good music. One of my favourites on Colors 2017.

[@elijahmandeville8475]

I don't know why I love this so much SUCH A VIBE

[@yourblinger2635]

As soon as Rakei opened his mouth, I felt tears

[@connieo.3376]

Toni-Ann Ashea that was me 🙋🙏 the words are all that!! Honestly! 🔥

[@raeshelled]

Same ❤❤❤

[@smoothsheep]

This song is so so beautiful. So glad Colors exists, man. Amazing!!!

[@sobresaliente1833]

I didn't realise I needed to hear this. Amaaazing.

[@mozaydarrr]

I hardly see fashion magazines for outfit tips, i just go to colors for them.

[@nathanrobert7418]

The song is amazing but I would like to take a moment to appreciate the colour used in this episode. Really sensational. It makes me want to take a long bath.

[@jusosfelyiz7917]

THIS CHANNEL IS INSPIRATION!

[@TheSingingGamer]

Omg, their voices and the musicians! 💘

[@vsp237]

Thank you COLORS, you unite the world with good music. Greetings from Brazil 💚💛

[@coachhbosoccer]

Had this in my playlist maybe 18months this is the 1st time seeing this. Both guys got Soul

[@lovedannilynne1944]

“ to them , black voice is white noise “ that was deep ! ✊🏿

[@daynajoe]

Just discovered this song. Can’t stop listening. What a Fantastic composition💯✨✨✨👍🏾👍🏾💯✨✨✨💯! Rap, live music and singing 🎤! Perfection.

[@cassievanlendt4932]

Yes REMI. just saw him live the other weekend in Perth. SOOOO GOOD

[@msakira6387]

So so so in love with Remi. Thank you COLORS for introducing me!

[@wyattalexander4041]

Came here for Jordan so much soul and now I have a new great artist to listen too :D

[@ConcietedMuchXD]

His head and face are from the 70s but his outfit is this decade lol

[@mchawkjunior6500]

House of farts even his shirt is 70s, his bottom half is 2017 south east London

[@RM-qk1ie]

MCHawkJunior plz you don't have the name or the link of his addidas ouftit

[@mchawkjunior6500]

inform me then???

[@Sachajela]

House of farts I like the creativity you put in your nickname lol

[@bltizers]

House of farts looks good tho 🌅👍🏻

[@cyrillewis9606]

Jordan has an amazing voice! Reminds me of Miguel. Very nice tone and control

[@KindaLeon]

So so good.

[@mahmoudsamy9407]

one of my fav songs ever

[@jordynlane247]

EVERYTHING about this song is perfect! THIS IS REVOLUTIONARY RAP!

[@Hausjunky]

This collabo is 🔥. I am back, found out about this track last year and had it on repeat for a while. Still can't get over Jordan Rakei's voice 😭❤️❤️

[@xebio6]

I need an album by these four guys ASAP

[@kathal1]

AYYY straya repping

[@kathal1]

Seen you live a few times over the years, been subbed to colors for a few months, so cool to see you on here Remi! Much love x

[@ernonw6215]

One of my favorite tracks.. seriously.

[@ms.lillie1628]

Yes!

[@oceane4904]

I fall literrally in love

[@monkeyz0880]

Just discovered Jordan recently. Can't wait to get more material from him. This colab is dope !

[@Malaikaah90]

Unreal ! Colors never fails to impress ! So Much soul yaaas!!

[@MissUnderstoodOfficial]

When the live is better than studio

[@benschebella673]

Preach rem. Found jordan rakei today, found colours shows last week, been diggin on rem for years. It christmas fam.

[@biancaelmir186]

So inspiring - powerful words - great tunes - I am so proud to be Australian.

[@MrGuitarplayerLA]

Tooooooo tight - Jordan's T-Shirt is so cool as well !!!!!!

[@destinyjohnson370]

I love this song, the sound and lyrics are AMAZING!

[@vivianxcx2846]

I literally got chills

[@gabyduarte6239]

I loooooveeee this song is so smooth

[@whatshethinks8734]

Brave soul for that mix of labels 😜 💞✨

[@eipoc27]

Jordan Rakei Solo soon pls!

[@P-U-S-S]

^^^^^^^!!!

[@MixableHammer]

Instantly one of my favourite colors sessions. Time for replay no. 1...

[@traciehoward6681]

Jordan smooth as usual always steals the show without trying to!

[@AnisaBejko941095110203]

One of my most favorites in Colors!

[@mariluuu3371]

They both are so talented together and when they do their own thing, both should be on Tiny Desk!

[@patriziometini1]

I love

[@paondry6997]

that voice.... incredible warm

[@kimberlykimberly8808]

LOVE!

[@Gwardd666]

Fuck yeah Melbourne rep!

[@Matt-ty4ei]

I love this track.

[@Sunelba]

Love this

[@yoelrahim1152]

The relevance of the sentiment remains

[@alexisen4486]

ahhhh! Remi!!!!

[@mariahmccarty4753]

I LOVE THIS. I need more

[@mneu1962]

yeah, thank you for great mood!!!

[@PositiveZ7]

Flawless song. Great lyrics, great instrumentals, and great sounded voices.

[@michaeld4868]

Wow!

[@theurgiadevelopment6235]

Deffo one of the highlights of the channel, just great. Great message, great harmony, you guys really touched my heart with this one!

[@senzayyzone]

Are we going back to the 90's? He took us there

[@harmony3016]

My goodness the way I blasted this in 2017

[@josephinestar5983]

beautiful sound. beautiful words.

[@olivierfeuillebois1361]

Again & Again since the first Day... masterpiece... more than Music 🙏

[@milliemojo5260]

That voice 😍

[@basilandmandarin8326]

컬러스 사랑해욤 최고예요 늘 새로워 짜릿해

[@ErikaKay00]

So smooth... love it.

[@kvrmv4k476]

Sooo smooth!

[@jfrisco2853]

TIGHT LINES. WOOOOOO

[@MrBrugambarra]

This sound doesn't leave the player. Great reference!

[@senchavert7475]

soooo smooth

[@ericramirez5181]

wow never heard anything like this! talent!

[@sueboo5830]

Whoa!

[@jarednielsen]

What a deadly song! Love it.

[@dandlsg9683]

This is so amazing, for real.

[@chynnadoll1999]

Yes.

[@rineadie9605]

so dope

[@lazarddiankson1400]

How apt this song is with what's going on right now. Open your eyes indeed. 🙏🏿❤

[@ttvlil2shotmob259]

2020 this song means even more now 💕👏🏾

[@olivierfeuillebois1361]

Damn !!! so sweet !!! always on the top Colors

[@marilu4691]

beautiful