Ayra Starr "Rush" (Live Performance) | Open Mic

Ayra Starr stopped by the Genius Studio to perform her latest hit “Rush,” which has been streamed over 127 million times on Spotify to date. The Andrevibez & Hoops produced song is off her latest album '19 & Dangerous.' On today’s episode of OPEN MIC, the Nigerian songstress will have you glued to the screen as she serenades you in this live performance of her hit song.
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[@thubae.m]

Everytime she performs this song live it just feels refreshing 😭. I don't get tired of watching it.

[@euraykabelo5354]

I agree 😢😫😭😭🤞

[@buryniopika7295]

🙂🙂🙂🙂😭

[@buryniopika7295]

❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😍😍😍😍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😭😭😭😭

[@kaumbaandson1613]

😢😢same here ❤

[@AmeliaKemigisa]

Its beautiful

[@prezzlola]

I can't get over her voice. It is so deep, raspy, but also soft, and angelic, so unique

[@patriciaditefo290]

I am a proudly South African 🇿🇦but I am more proud to be African big ups to the Nigerian super star and I must say Nigeria 🇳🇬 is killing it especially when it comes to Afrobeats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽what a great time to be alive and African🔥

[@ShauneyMonaeeeee]

Yes but Amapiano is on the rise as well it’s amazing 🥹👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Africa to the world 🫶🏾

[@alkahinat4558]

I always say Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa are very musically gifted. Love to all 🇿🇦🇬🇭🇳🇬🩷

[@sunflowertuna5161]

I’m Namibia

[@collinmshayisa5169]

VOETSEK

[@SumeyaAbukar-ho6ev]

M

[@edf8833]

This slow version hits different. I felt the meaning of the song’s lyrics❤❤❤.

[@Thexoolguy]

i know right

[@rosieosabutey1448]

Her voice sounds so beautiful ❤

[@naimaboukhouf7357]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤she incredible Showing howctobe sexy and not provocative

[@Musclemvn]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Mkym365]

❤❤❤❤

[@Mythocx]

Off course and she's pretty

[@shunngondji3029]

​@@naimaboukhouf7357 11¹1

[@godson8120]

Natural voice no auto tune ❤️😍

[@ANATOMIE999]

😢❤

[@80hertzaudio17]

She has a beautiful voice, but auto tune is surely on her vocal chain

[@AnimalsKevin]

@@80hertzaudio17 yes... She has a beautiful voice.. l was wondering, could it be alto? Or contralto

[@RANDAL.]

yo quiero una mujer con esa belleza y esa voz viva esa Nigeriana papá , So de Guinea Ecuatoral

[@brownsugare]

Its no auto tune it’s open mic stupidahh

[@sashav.3189]

I love her deep affirming songs. West African artists are amazing. Never showing too much skin, deep lyrics, they always seem authentic. I’m missing that with young American artists.

[@futballfiesta1856]

She in particular show too Much skin

[@MsMusicloverr101]

you clearly don't pay attention because Ayra does show skin, she just isn't in this video....but regardless, it shouldn't matter. anyways love her 💛

[@donathan2933]

She stay showing too much skin, not that I have a problem with it 😏

[@Mkym365]

She’s a phenomenal Artist and that’s all that matters y’all

[@torvlogs7390]

You don’t have to put anyone else down to show your appreciation to Ayra. Try unity.

[@EricOkafor]

I'm just now hearing all the words for the first time. This version is so 🔥🔥🔥

[@rasaqolasunkanmi1363]

So talented. She brilliantly performed the song in slows. You are the real SABI GIRL.

[@mpebeats]

Ayra Starr is one of the most exciting young talents in music period Its just what it is ❤

[@phillipsanchez5312]

Wow... I came here accidentally to hear a Canadian rock band from the 1970s-1980s, but this was a musical experience of a different kind. So glad I stumbled on this incredible performance.

[@Mogait20]

Ayra will surely WIN Grammy soon!

[@jameswells2826]

I Really Like Ayra Star's Singing Voice

[@DinoCesarFernarndo]

Como

[@MpindiEdward]

😮

[@SadeWatkins]

She did AMAZING The chemistry The posture May God Bless her as she continues in her Career

[@jessicaelina8783]

Un Nyy Bbbnnybunm Bmyu Nhnnnnub Uuuinn Uu Un N Mnnnnnmymbn NnNPn Y

[@lungelomtshali5871]

And you too look amazing

[@jagameworld]

Jamaican here. The starting of this song is just amazing!!!

[@innocentmosala3795]

OMG! So visceral, explicit and raw! A true real life close up with real African experiential art!

[@Dex_vignette]

"Aje😪❤Aje Aje"..Hits me everytime!

[@paulinate5039]

"I never take my cake away, aje"

[@pearlnqobile9848]

'You can't count my grace, I just stay in my lane' PERIOD! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jaideveremy4371]

This will put the whole world on replay Shout out to ayra starr

[@sally-annmarcus3218]

Her voice is unique. 😮😮😮

[@koketsowanyane6615]

Her voice. Her bodyyy. Her face card. Don't decline!🔥😍

[@Reamogetse.Seleke]

her arms even😭🥺 it’s giving fitness but also having amazing genes 😊

[@donathan2933]

Forreal

[@omo568]

That is what I'm trying to look like but my arms stay skinny like a twig

[@koketsowanyane6615]

@@omo568 Try lifting weights they really do help shape your arms.

[@joh9793]

This girl will win Grammy

[@Tobzzzz_]

This song got nominated 🔥

[@hypedawgthedj.4977]

We Have Experienced Talented Artists In The Craft, But Ayra Starr Is A Voice That Will Reign Forever 🔥🔥🔥.

[@jardindesombras]

This song already made me cry... And now I find this version.... I'm crying a river now... Wow!!! Beautiful 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@bublesking]

Her voice is so touching... I got goosebumps

[@PROD5VE]

Ayra Starr is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for her one day.

[@emmam2672]

You will! 🤞🏽

[@debriggida]

Amen.

[@Arkaqixa]

Definitely you will ❤

[@PROD5VE]

@@Arkaqixa thank you!

[@PROD5VE]

@@emmam2672 thank you!

[@musicsuniverse222]

I cried watching this performance, it really touched my soul. Thank you Ayra💜💜💜💜

[@arnoldtawandamilos8057]

Cry babies😂

[@s.o.ulifebarcelona4755]

Abeg o....which part made you cry....is It the rushing tap in between her or what....😢

[@ratidzomudzengi9099]

I’m from Zimbabwe and I have no clue what she is talking about but l’m here almost everyday. I love her ❤❤❤❤. Pure talent and she exudes an African queen

[@jassingh4153]

I love her so much. My daughter sent this to me earlier today and it made me cry, what a powerful voice and message. 😭♥️

[@mdavis3524]

Also I just played this again and I wanted to hear this version of it. So affirming in many ways for me. And I saw your comment. 😂❤❤

[@joelawobode580]

Ayra Starr is whoever she thinks she is ❤

[@jamiehaskey6207]

2:29 what a voice. Beautiful ❤

[@daight254]

That violin though 😍 👌

[@LilianOkeke-yb8zb]

You deserve that Grammy award. ❤

[@moyo__eyes]

I love u ayra. I'm a Nigerian as well. African love right here

[@somtoene]

me too

[@serignediop7177]

Her voice 🤌🏿

[@naellamay]

❤

[@IreneNakirega-vi7nr]

So sweet ❤❤

[@yourentertainmenthaven41]

Food for the soul. Something magical happens when the right voice, music and lyrics come together. I cried watching this piece even though I didn’t understand half of what she was saying.

[@celiailuminada8141]

Ela fala de não querer ficar perto de pessoas negativas .

[@jerrykelly53]

She is focusing on making money not considering the negative energy/people that may be around her.

[@dahrealiss]

Heard this song so many times but to see this live rendition was amazing! Got goosebumps at some point 👏🏽👏🏽

[@templevdt3531]

Pure talent fr

[@joshuapeter14794]

Ayra is talented and kudos to Don for nurturing such talent too.

[@Michaelfelix_thepublicfigure]

Her voice sounds so beautiful & gracious.she's gifted.

[@unidostodos4473]

Está chica debería estar sonando en todas las radios del mundo. Me bastó escucharla 1 vez y quedé impactada con su música

[@TheGoatLuigiOfficial]

She’s so good at singing

[@waterboyyy1470]

This is such a beautiful song shoutout to Ayra and the live performers y’all killed this ❤️🙌🏽

[@diachiwest1804]

Loved her performance in haiti her voice live is amazing she never lip sings on stage❤🎶

[@garymosshayes6272]

She's Gorgeous ❤️❤️I love this version of Rush🤘🏼

[@didinefagour1545]

so much beauty, sincerity, humility and accuracy in his voice in his way of being... I am touched in the depths of my soul! ❤

[@annettechilds3893]

Her voice is as beautiful as she is.

[@kevinpowers3413]

My goodness she is something special. This song is magical.

[@bahmed1614]

Goosebumps. Everytime. Raw talent and meaningful lyrics. I wish her the best

[@babalolaisrael7687]

Extremely beautiful.... love this piece, she has never failed in delivering her best🤩😘😘

[@user-uy3wx2qb4z]

Her euphonious voice got tears on my face😢❤❤,

[@gainwithusername]

She's unique, versatile, gem , and mostly pretty ❤

[@eucliddankwah1557]

This song is a world masterclass

[@tkaynemo9893]

Just when I thought this song couldn't get any better 🔥🔥

[@WladimirTavares77]

Pure talent! She's blessed! This performance is better than the recording song.... Her nasal intonations are just amazing! Such warn, powerful and rich sound emanating from a tiny body .

[@oliviabirch1025]

She's so beautiful and her voice is stunning..she and so many now mainstream nigerian artists make me so proud to be half nigerian

[@ShurlandSDK]

she has amazing vocals💯🔥 watching from trinidad & tobago

[@GGGIA]

literally a work of art

[@estefaniaarrocet]

Simply stunning ayra starrrr

[@soloassociates]

Who's still watching in 2024

[@leslieclayton4949]

Me

[@Heisking341]

We gather Dey brrr❤

[@user-tb4yx1sn9o]

Yep

[@morningleonardo]

Me 🔥🔥

[@ytfsyahrr2284]

Hyyy

[@XxKotaX]

Her voice heals for real. I'm testimony, everyday I wanna die until I listen or sing one of her songs.

[@kendrabee100]

Rare pure talent ❤

[@_multi-facez_451]

Her voice is magic...❤

[@BIGBOOM2077]

Somewhere around 1:30 this thing just takes OFF! Just starts to hit different. I keep rewinding. Much love, Starr. ⭐️🌠✨️🌟

[@Houseoftherisingsun254]

A whole vibe... much love from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪❤❤❤

[@banjokayode]

I like how they let her voice do the work...the instruments are just supporting...great vocals...

[@PremiumClips.]

This song was *Genius ;)*

[@raine4524]

Such a beautiful and unique voice.

[@MyLovely50]

Y'a des gens quand ils chantent, c'est au-delà du talent tu vois ! T'as les gens qui ont une belle voix et puis t'as ceux qui te transpercent, tu sens toute leur âme !

[@sammy-ym9vw]

The second she opened her mouth i gasped ❤❤❤❤amazing voice

[@Iamyl4]

I discovered Ayra last year and I have listened to all of her songs and I must say she has something special. She is set apart, God bless Ayra Edit: I love how these African artists rock braids and other African hair styles it’s refreshing

[@sibusisomko1814]

🇳🇬 ☝️ our very own African princess 👸🏾 ❤ loved by south Africa 🇿🇦 💯

[@bigiyke1948]

Arya🔥 You are an Angelic Star💃 Brilliant Performance 👏 Another One 👍

[@sandrinesantos6445]

Love you Ayra. Perfect performance ❤applause 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nab6469]

Sabi Queen 👑 Showing Love and Support all the way from Sweden 🇸🇪 ♥️🙏💃

[@yamayama6083]

What does Sabi means. I know it's pidgin. Just curious.

[@nab6469]

Sabi girl means like a correct girl, an IT girl. A girl that carry herself well. 🤩

[@yamayama6083]

@@nab6469 thank you for explaining. I hear the word used in other contexts. What are the other meanings?

[@samtislorh8529]

@@yamayama6083sabi in Nigerian Pidgin simply means to know or someone who’s very smart. She definitely knows how trade.

[@yamayama6083]

@@samtislorh8529 I suspected it. Was it taken from the Portuguese word 'sabiu'? I understand that Nigeria had some encounters with the Portuguese. We have similar word in our guinean creole with similar meanings. We were colonized by the portugese.

[@imedkharrat23]

Beautiful ❤ woman . Stunning ❤ voice . With amazing ❤ accent . Be blessed . With love ❤ from algeria 🇩🇿 .

[@Lina-rf9nb]

Zambia agrees with you!

[@thefunnytales9478]

Ghana is a great place to be and Ghanaians are proud of that peaceful co existence... That is why she said.. I dey go Ghana in a song depicting she is sth big..

[@nhlalirose]

She's the Starr in the making, she's remarkable and astonishing!

[@MzChloe1025]

Such a gem 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@omarmattis5112]

My favorite song love her voice so much you should get a Grammy every year

[@josephwaweru5394]

Her voice is on another level wueeee

[@oomp2139]

Absolutely stunning ❤❤❤😭😭😭

[@daniellalarose1700]

The voice is just amazing! The emotions just wow! Love from day 1 till now & forever. The lyrics are just wow! You're the artist I wanna see live! ❤️😍

[@dresslikeayra]

So happy to have discovered Ayra Starr her voice is awesome! ❤

[@JordanNMusic]

Someone said her and Tems have a similar singing style. Either way they’re both talented. AND FINE AF😍

[@o.t9358]

Nobody said it, na you talk am

[@Justin-uw9yw]

@@o.t9358 Someone did say it. In fact….people do say it, including me. They do sound the same!

[@kingsmarvel1389]

@@Justin-uw9yw she has way better range that tems. And how tf are their voices similar .. tems is an alto voice, Ayra is clearly in the mezzosoprano range

[@Justin-uw9yw]

@@kingsmarvel1389 Their “VOCAL TONE” is similar. If you make one of them sing a song that u don’t know, and then close yours eyes, you would have a hard time recognising their voices.

[@kingsmarvel1389]

@@Justin-uw9yw I disagree. Like I said before Tems is an alto voice type. She has a deeper, more velvety and androgynous voice (source: wiki) , it’s very full in the lower registers and vibrates. Even tems has described voice as being “one-tone” and her speaking voice is quiet similar to her singing voice. Ayra on the other hand has a proper female singing voice, it’s sultry, it’s silky, it’s soulful. You can hear the little whims in her higher registers, she doesn’t really shine in low ranges as tems does. They are totally different, literally word and opposite. Tems power is in the vibration of her voice.. Ayra is in the stillness of hers.

[@yandahred8460]

All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@jorgesait5512]

❤

[@wawacameroon]

I cry like a baby with this live version of this song ❤️

[@djoseph5130]

Like when she sings it like this, sounds more like a ballad😅. I've never heard the word broccoli pronounced with such emphasis ❤❤❤

[@denatora7142]

Bruh ko Lee 😂😂. I love it

[@Ukpai_Uzoma]

Beautiful voice, Ayra Starr ❤️❤️❤️

[@acoliveiras]

I loved her voice. Everything is beautiful.

[@erog1462]

Love from Angolaaaa Ayra is Really a star

[@Miss_imanifaith]

I love Ayra ❤️

[@StephanieWanjiru-sg7re]

Amazing song and voice born as a star❤❤❤😇😜😜😛😛🎊🎉💢💯

[@richky_tichky3426]

Wonderful ❤ love it from Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@aissataaguia1571]

I would love it if Ayra always sang the songs with this softness, it's so good for the soul...

[@Dual971]

She's a contralto. Love her voice.

[@MylezNevison]

The first time l heard her song, l thought it was a man singing it with in a high register. My mind was blown to find it was a woman. Definitely a contralto. Good catch

[@sultanhassan5544]

Musicians….you killed it, amazing ❤

[@psychmoto]

Magical. Song has a whole new dimension now

[@adiassulin1321]

Lyrics ❤ Sabi girl no dey too like talk Animals dey in human form Padi man, nobody like work But you must hustle if you wan chop E no finish, dem wan fight us If them dey run, dem no fit catch up I no dey form say I too righteous No come dey form say you too like us Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy Got my mind on my money Make you dance like Poco Lee Steady green like broccoli Steady on my grind, no wan hear what they wan telly me Kudi na my fantasy Dem wan dey check if my tap e no rush But e dey rush (e dey rush) E dey rush well, well, e be much (e be much) Na God dey make my tap, e dey rush The kind money we touch, yeah E dey rush (e dey rush) E dey rush well, well, e be much (e be much) No be hype, everybody dey crush There's no dulling with us (there's no dulling with us, oh) Pa-pa-ri (oh) Ta-ta-ri-pa, pa-pa-ri (yeah) Ta-ta-ri-pa, pa-pa-ri-pa Ta-ra-pa-pa-ri-pa Jofunmi Japata, I dey go Ghana (yeah) You never touch, you dey form papas (yeah) Which kind money we never see before? Kosi elomi, got me feeling I'm the one Aje, aje, aje, can never take my cake away, aje You can't count my grace I just dey my lane, my lane Me no get the time for the hate and the bad energy Got my mind on my money Make you dance like Poco Lee Steady green like broccoli Steady on my grind, no wan hear what they wan telly me Kudi na my fantasy (yeah, yeah) Dem wan dey check if my tap e no rush (yeah) But e dey rush (e dey rush) E dey rush well, well, e be much (e be much) Na God dey make my tap, e dey rush (yeah) The kind money we touch, yeah E dey rush (e dey rush) E dey rush well, well, e be much (e be much) No be hype, everybody dey crush There's no dulling with us (there's no dulling with us) 'Cause e dey rush E dey rush well, well, e be much Na God dey make my tap, e dey rush The kind money we touch E dey rush E dey rush well, well, e be much No be hype, everybody dey crush There's no dulling with us (there's no dulling)

[@m.o.g9822]

More than 1 trillion cells stand at attention listening to Ayra Starr live❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tishathreatt680]

So beautiful! Wonderful, beautiful young woman, singing such passion. I love it.