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

[@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

[@prezzlola]

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

[@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

[@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

[@edf8833]

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

[@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 🔥🔥🔥

[@jameswells2826]

I Really Like Ayra Star's Singing Voice

[@DinoCesarFernarndo]

Como

[@MpindiEdward]

😮

[@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! 🔥🔥🔥

[@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.

[@Mogait20]

Ayra will surely WIN Grammy soon!

[@mpebeats]

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

[@rasaqolasunkanmi1363]

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

[@sally-annmarcus3218]

Her voice is unique. 😮😮😮

[@jagameworld]

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

[@joh9793]

This girl will win Grammy

[@Tobzzzz_]

This song got nominated 🔥

[@serignediop7177]

Her voice 🤌🏿

[@naellamay]

❤

[@IreneNakirega-vi7nr]

So sweet ❤❤

[@innocentmosala3795]

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

[@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.

[@jaideveremy4371]

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

[@templevdt3531]

Pure talent fr

[@bublesking]

Her voice is so touching... I got goosebumps

[@daight254]

That violin though 😍 👌

[@joelawobode580]

Ayra Starr is whoever she thinks she is ❤

[@moyo__eyes]

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

[@somtoene]

me too

[@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

[@soloassociates]

Who's still watching in 2024

[@leslieclayton4949]

Me

[@Heisking341]

We gather Dey brrr❤

[@user-tb4yx1sn9o]

Yep

[@morningleonardo]

Me 🔥🔥

[@ytfsyahrr2284]

Hyyy

[@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

[@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....😢

[@hypedawgthedj.4977]

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

[@jamiehaskey6207]

2:29 what a voice. Beautiful ❤

[@TheGoatLuigiOfficial]

She’s so good at singing

[@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!

[@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. 😂❤❤

[@kevinpowers3413]

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

[@annettechilds3893]

Her voice is as beautiful as she is.

[@garymosshayes6272]

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

[@GGGIA]

literally a work of art

[@jardindesombras]

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

[@joshuapeter14794]

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

[@eucliddankwah1557]

This song is a world masterclass

[@dahrealiss]

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

[@Michaelfelix_thepublicfigure]

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

[@PremiumClips.]

This song was *Genius ;)*

[@estefaniaarrocet]

Simply stunning ayra starrrr

[@raine4524]

Such a beautiful and unique voice.

[@ShurlandSDK]

she has amazing vocals💯🔥 watching from trinidad & tobago

[@waterboyyy1470]

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

[@kendrabee100]

Rare pure talent ❤

[@user-uy3wx2qb4z]

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

[@diachiwest1804]

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

[@_multi-facez_451]

Her voice is magic...❤

[@babalolaisrael7687]

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

[@gainwithusername]

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

[@tkaynemo9893]

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

[@bahmed1614]

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

[@oomp2139]

Absolutely stunning ❤❤❤😭😭😭

[@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! ❤

[@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.

[@Houseoftherisingsun254]

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

[@unidostodos4473]

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

[@TrapBoiFuse561]

Sound so beautiful ❤

[@MzChloe1025]

Such a gem 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sammy-ym9vw]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@sandrinesantos6445]

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

[@Miss_imanifaith]

I love Ayra ❤️

[@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 .

[@bigiyke1948]

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

[@josephwaweru5394]

Her voice is on another level wueeee

[@acoliveiras]

I loved her voice. Everything is beautiful.

[@richky_tichky3426]

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

[@johnpound225]

La voix est simplement magnifique

[@Ukpai_Uzoma]

Beautiful voice, Ayra Starr ❤️❤️❤️

[@BIGBOOM2077]

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

[@wawacameroon]

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

[@yandahred8460]

All the way from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

[@jorgesait5512]

❤

[@sultanhassan5544]

Musicians….you killed it, amazing ❤

[@Mkym365]

Simply Beautiful 🎉🎉🎉

[@SuperBrainStorms]

I love her music, her voice ❤❤

[@banjokayode]

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

[@MrNinjah75]

Beautiful..shout out the band as well.❤

[@XxKotaX]

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

[@IsaacLaughter07]

Ayra❤❤

[@TT-zz5sc]

She is so gorgeous ❤❤

[@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

[@dresslikeayra]

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

[@buhle6407]

I love this talented queen so much❤❤❤

[@omarmattis5112]

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

[@psychmoto]

Magical. Song has a whole new dimension now

[@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! ❤️😍

[@olive-ls5st]

Incredible voice

[@danaikariwo1360]

Amazing voice, this girl has got it

[@BEBE-OFFICIALL]

Her voice is amazing ❤

[@keasenne]

Goosebumps allocating performance 👏🏽 ❤ She is fantastic 💫

[@IMA-ix6ty]

So beautiful she is and you can feel she is from spirit to soul. Meaningful lyrics!

[@sibusisomko1814]

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

[@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