Rina Sawayama Sings "Tokyo Love Hotel," Charli XCX, & Lady Gaga in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

#RinaSawayama did a little practicing for her round of #SongAssociation, and it's safe to say she smashed her episode with #ELLE. Talking about her song #TokyoLoveHotel, her collaboration on #BegForYou with #CharliXCX, and singing artists like #LadyGaga and #DuaLipa- watch Rina put the #Cherry on top of our Song Association chart.
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[@m.arianaduarte]

if i had her voice i'd never shut up

[@Kkul.yojeong]

so true

[@yeastinfection6616]

this comment is on every single song association

[@leuuniverso]

SAME so true bestie

[@bloketu]

right her voice is beautiful

[@udunmandukwe7162]

talking and singing bro cl

[@iwasshockedhoneyiwasintears]

i want her to become a main pop girl so bad 😭 she's been one of the most innovative artists these past few years along with chloe x halle 😩

[@GameThrone20774]

I love Chloe and Halle ☺️

[@69avenue]

+ bree

[@blahblahlalah]

she has all the material to become a pop girly the society just has to play with us

[@Reginaaa_13]

And Bree runwayyy!! They need to get their No.1 albums and songs SOOOON

[@yona4121]

so tru!!

[@gagadaily]

Rina is so freaking talented.

[@joelbedulla4]

Facts

[@dontyouwonder]

shes talented for remembering that money honey exists lol

[@matheus8530]

She is the one that is turning it for me

[@jamescawthorne7557]

Yaaaaas admin.

[@adaca4018]

PUR

[@joeymag593]

Rina: "I think I did absolute rubbish" Rina's score: 14/15

[@JerryMSMS]

That's an Asian F

[@rrysprks]

@@JerryMSMS i can confirm this

[@wahn10]

Asian mom: "Why wasn't it 15/15?"

[@brycejohnson4371]

Y'all if you don't listen to Rina, you need to put your life on hold and check out her entire discography, it is legendary

[@chaigneau6981]

What type of pop does she make?

[@vibrationzzz]

@@chaigneau6981 genre mixing & experimental

[@connorrrj02]

@@chaigneau6981 lots of synth pop, some pop rock, y2k pop…her producer is amazing

[@iamimana]

no really

[@NaomiCalls]

@@connorrrj02 Yaaaas give Clarence clarity his flowers

[@Reylandson]

The way she was singing the production bits, I FEEL SEEN

[@kyleking16]

Right😂😭

[@bjawrk2926]

ya same

[@winxclubstellamusa]

Same!

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Relatable, have a nice day.

[@MostMetalRowan]

I think singing Enter Sandman while doing jumping jacks takes home the award for best vocal warmup displayed on Song Association.

[@panananananana]

the subtitles say she's singing in a foreign language 💀

[@ilsamalsi5267]

Along with Trixie Mattel's "I-ii never met my re-eal da-ad"

[@MostMetalRowan]

@@ilsamalsi5267 In my defense I had not seen that but thanks for the suggestion XD

[@Mysticalsmile777]

I didn't know what she was singing💀💀☠️

[@-inactive-7000]

it's like she just waits until there's one second left to hit the word and it's making my anxiety go off the rails 💀

[@musicreversed1113]

It's so annoying 😂

[@janine2957]

i'm sorry to ruin the magic but i realized that they don't actually have a countdown, they just put it in post-production, i guess to then see who did better between ppl who guess the same number of songs yk

[@alvaro-sounds]

It’s also how the video is edited

[@yanagalkina7677]

Rina Sawayama is the pop girl everyone has been claiming they wanted and here she is, she is the definition of POP STAR! It’s up to you non cultured fans to finally catch up w us! No one deserves it more than her!

[@achillo9351]

Yes!!!

[@rosymess]

i agree!!

[@hiozufacik]

her voice, her fashion, her attitude.... if someday she becomes one of the biggest popstars, I will still think she is underrated! this is how big her talent is!

[@zera9933]

vay rinanin turk fanlari varmis

[@ssanghyeoun7326]

@@zera9933 hemmen bir türk komünitesi oluşturup fon ayarlayıp dünya turlarına katılmalıyız YOKSA bu şekilde çürüyüp ölücez

[@jamescawthorne7557]

I love how she sounded like Britney when singing You Drive Me Crazy.

[@özgeall]

Same

[@saber_marionette]

7:19 she harmonizes with herself so beautifully 😭

[@rzn_rzn]

i was caught off guard lmao she sounds stunning as always

[@gaysianflip82]

Tokyo Love Hotel should’ve been a single. Such an underrated bop 🙌🏽

[@schleich13ilyan78]

The whole album shoud have been 😅 Paradisin, Dynasty, Love me 4 Me …

[@ZbJeeBies]

i've had that song on REPEAT 💯

[@rafaellase1563]

i'm thinking the sameee

[@crystalsmull3t]

My 2020 SOTY!!!

[@renegandezajr.569]

Rina is perhaps one of the most fabulously put together artist to feature on Song Association! She came prepared! And the diversity of artists, era, and genre of songs she associated is extremely fascinating!

[@rhiannajd4412]

This woman is breathtaking. Every time I see her my soul leaves my body.

[@graceisadisgrace8625]

Agreed 😫

[@joeagger]

I need a full cover of You Oughta Know from this iconic pop girl right here whew 😍 Rina truly deserves to be on top of the pop charts!

[@joeagger]

also her voice on the People Are Strange, Money Honey, and 1 Thing moments in particular… stunning

[@jtbubbz3798]

on her tour, they were playing this song before she came on 💕

[@geovanniramos9112]

I really wanted her to know the words to love again cuz the very little snippet she showed us was so pleasant to hear

[@syaninditanamara1218]

SAMEEE listening to her singing that bit makes me want to have the full versionnnnn

[@magicknight13]

Omg right that was amazing!

[@xaviercooper599]

I want Rina to have everything. She deserves it.

[@iamimana]

everything and a little bit more

[@GlassGirl88]

MORE 👁👄👁

[@hrctdelrey9540]

A LIL BIT MOREEEEEEEE

[@christopherlewis2578]

She is just so beautiful and gorgeous. Her music is incredible.

[@FenderOrcajo]

‘Tokyo Love Hotel’ is one of my favourite songs from her debut album. Hearing it in this video makes me feel seen. Still impressed that she sings exactly the same live as with the track.

[@ssanghyeoun7326]

she is a real singer

[@dearhyeri]

Sawayama isn’t her debut album im pretty sure

[@ssanghyeoun7326]

@@dearhyeri debut is for LP here??? not non album singles and ep's are counted for debut

[@vvunlisted]

CAN SING. CAN DANCE. AND SOON WE'LL SEE SHE CAN ACT. GO RINA QUEEN ILY

[@JuneKimBest]

T

[@tavojimri]

Seeing her in concert was like seeing a major pop star rise! She’s such a pro!!!

[@rrenzee]

the way she always express how much she loves Gaga

[@ludzeppelin]

she looks so pretty w this makeup and outfit

[@ELLE]

She looks and sounds amaaaazing ✨

[@junaimitsu]

HER VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@liability4111]

SHE IS THE FUTURE OF POP MUSIC (if we're lucky)

[@crulexia]

i'm so glad that she's getting the recognition that she deserves. been one of my favorite artists for a few years now

[@luiscarvalho91]

I'm really rooting for this girl to become a huge popstar. She has an amazing voice and she seems like a sweetheart.

[@pearnpt]

"That must be one of the hardest songs to sing" yet she slayed the hook so casually! This is THE voice I need to hear it live. Really looking forward to seeing her gig in tokyo very soon.

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

When she did her own harmony for “staying alive” I GAGGED

[@dani.p]

She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment . Love Rina sooooo much! "Everybody's staying... (at the Tokyo Love Hotel)" 😂😂😂 "What's in the box, men" that one" 🤣 (and yes, I also sing the production bits)

[@shi_.]

i ADORE her accent

[@nate_stw8766]

Omg her voice

[@rzn_rzn]

Rina is literally one of the most versatile artist ever and im proud shes getting more promo!!

[@Nelsongslover]

Her song choices were ICONIC 🤩

[@stackuuate]

2:47 hearing this is so saddening. i'm glad rina opened up about this. everyone take notes.

[@zayajazz817]

I’d go straight for Rina Sawayama. Her personality!! HER TALENT!!! SO GORGEOUS GURL WHAT? She even said she did bad only because she tied for second place. She knows her worth as top queen 👸

[@nikilaj]

literally same tho

[@biatchwatup498]

her voice is just crazy, like how does she make it look so easy

[@fathurrahmanprasetiyo779]

holy cowboy she loves singing "Money Honey" by Lady Gaga that was my favorite song too

[@anix1103]

rina STOPPPPPPP who let you be this talented!! ahhh glad you’re blowing up i’m so proud 🥹🥹🥹🥹🫰🏼🫰🏼🫰🏼

[@bocca1021]

I saw her live at Coachella. Coming from a long time huge Gaga stan myself, I'm usually not easily impressed by nowadays pop girls. But I was SO impressed by Rina's stage presence and her radiant energy, and how interactive and down-to-earth she is with the audience. Did I mention she's great singing live? Yes Rina, we need an Asian main pop queen!! I can't wait to see you to become more successful!!

[@hrctdelrey9540]

SHE LOOKS STUNNING. SHE IS SO UNDERRATED. SHE DESERVES SUCCESS OF A MAIN POP STAR.

[@bagelbenji]

Saw her live in Toronto and she was UNREAL live

[@dominicmunroe1732]

OMFG ikr it was insane!!!!! It was my first concert 😭😭

[@sydneyjohn-baptiste8764]

Omg same!

[@Ttoby89]

She's so charming, it's crazy

[@haroldescora6645]

I love Rina Sawayama so much! SHE NEEDS TO BE THE NEXT POP ICON

[@Biggiecheeze420]

HOW DOES SHE SING LIKE THAT SO EFFORTLESSLY LIKE???? QUEEN????

[@heymundster]

We need a full cover of You Oughta Know, Rina plssss!!!

[@purplelune]

The harmony on staying alive what actually happened angelic

[@divine-intervention-7777]

this 90s versace beat + power shoulders and itty bitty waist + maffia wife jewellery omg

[@faridmyd]

I would die for her to cover every single song here

[@ChristopherEjsmont]

Her vocals! Beautiful

[@pablo.acuna.l]

Absolute legend serving such a look and the vocals and the charm, this is an icon who deserve a lot more recognition than she gets

[@198O]

Money honey is one of lady gaga’s most underrated songs im so shocked she sang it

[@pukechu9419]

???? every song from the fame is a classic 😭😭😭😭

[@goldrush1989]

And gaga's least fav song 😩😭☠️

[@gioelemarascia7504]

Legends tells that after failing hold, she realeased a whole album called HOLD THE GIRL

[@Terror-y-otras-historias]

She improved a lot her voice! I´m impressed.

[@marysiastrulak124]

rina really deserves success, she's so talented and smart 😭 xs is genius, both the music video and the song in general

[@obitouchiha7040]

i had the Sawayama album on repeat that whole year it's become one of my go to albums

[@pauljurilla3707]

The fact the she sang Tokyo Love Hotel, I'm happy!!!!

[@kaipowell6208]

this is rina sawayamas world and we're all living in it

[@joliejoliejulie2037]

queen serving vocals

[@neilwritesstuff]

RINA. A FULL YOU OUGHTA KNOW COVER. NOW. PLEASE. MY LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.

[@matheus8530]

This girlie out here with GREAT vocals ugh I love her so much

[@slawaszxoxo]

I will see her live on hold the girl tour I’m so happy I can’t believe

[@jawonthegemini]

She really is the future of music. She’s so talented and unique. The way she can bounce of genres and is so effortlessly it’s amazing. When she sung Amerie 1 Thing that sealed the deal for me.

[@RamonaGelosi]

YES, WE SING THE PRODUCTION PARTS ALWAYS

[@ed_walkerrr]

9:22 she totally wanted to sing hold the girl but our queen didnt spoit it lmaooooo

[@RubmaLione]

The way my jaw DROPPED when she sang 1 Thing, a classic!

[@privacc8810]

ITS SO CRAZY HOW THIS CAME OUT TODAY. LITERALLY I JUST DISCOVERED HER YESTERDAY AND HAVE BEEN OBSESSED SINCE

[@wazazulu5080]

She's extremely fabulous

[@hialyssah]

Aside from her vocals, her inspiration and music she grew up with is sooo reflected in her work

[@MathJfm]

she's talented, she's funny and she looks like THAT some ppl just have it

[@spearopickle3608]

9:24 Imagine if this was her inspiration for writing "Hold the Girl"-

[@nathankinglee1363]

She looks effin FAB!!! Love my Queen wholeheartedly❤️

[@kaorichxn6737]

my pop girlie finally getting the recognition she deserves! AND WE LOVE TO SEE IT

[@givemethebritelites]

her lyrics are full of references and deepness, she is the blueprint

[@mathisbadre]

she’s amazing and this LOOK!!

[@ckatkit5775]

Rina’s 1 thing is soo beautiful I wanna here a full cover😍😊

[@zachfunk167]

the way Rina had to keep quiet when “ALIVE” came up and her track “To Be Alive” was still unreleased.. fascinating

[@LMusicloverKi09]

Rina's gorgeous and her voice is such pure talent! I'm getting blown away over here She's incredible ❤

[@mishadevi147]

rina!!! obsessed with her voice in this video

[@MisadventuresOfJason]

she deserves so much recognition! I love all her choices too. Changes iconic shrek 2 song

[@lordestan3707]

OHMYGOD YESSSS RINAAAA THIS IS SO UNEXPECTED BUT IM HERE FOR IT

[@Waldineportelus]

She is Gorgeous! Talented a gift.

[@calebbelkin4956]

she is so beautiful, charismatic, and sings so well

[@KNakanishi]

I like this a lot because it's very candid and real. She's not trying too hard to be perceived as perfect. She shows us her flaws and vulnerability, and even the fact that she doesn't have all her lyrics memorized at all times. I really appreciate this because the expectation we should all be perfect is insane!

[@yui.moonlight]

Her voice is so elegant ✨ I love it :)

[@callMeNorby]

We have to stan the origin story of Tokyo Love Hotel.

[@TheEpitomeofSass]

Had an amazing time during her recent tour in Boston. But hearing her vocals stripped!? also phenomenal, the side by side harmonies was EVERYTHING

[@bribread]

So excited to see her on here 😭😭🤲 been a fan since Cherry came out!! Hoping her career skyrockets overnight someday cause she deserves it. Super talented lady

[@alittlecatinthedark]

Rina has the voice of an angel, not to mention she is heavenly gorgeoussss af

[@GlassGirl88]

UGHH I LOVE HER SO MUCH by far my fav artist to discover

[@RM-bw7iw]

I need some acoustic Rina album bruh she can sing anything and sound like a baddass 💕💕💕💕💕 also she looks gorgeous 😭

[@ruben4788]

She has a couple acoustic songs on the deluxe version of Sawayama!!!

[@Junosmom2828]

I’m so glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves 🤩😍

[@hugorodriguez8769]

She’s so beautiful and talented, I love her!!! Listen to her music NOW

[@ericburchill5717]

Her new album coming out is literally called Hold The Girl and of course she misses “hold” GIVE US A SNIPPET RINA

[@marcopinto2936]

she is just SO ENJOYABLE to listen omg i love you girlie

[@ayeshaazmat230]

SHE LOOKS SO GORGEOUS

[@ulwandlezungu1062]

1:50 ooh girl, she deserves to be the main pop girl, rinaaaaaaaa

[@ulwandlezungu1062]

1:12 she ate here too

[@user-bj7em4fv1p]

She has such a recognizable voice ❤ love her!

[@solargeknowles4354]

What I love about rina, obviously the talent the beauty, but how smart she is. I can’t wait to dig into her new album! I love her new single from it.

[@CameronSWhitelaw]

I’ve been admiring her for quite some time now, I think I’ll have to Stan her. It’s not often I venture out of stanning just GAGA