Jessie Reyez Sings "Love in the Dark," Beyoncé, and Rihanna in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

Spring belongs to Jessie Reyez. Although she's yet to release her debut album, she's graced us with stellar performances for years: "Figures," "Body Count," and our personal favorite, "Imported," featuring 6LACK, for starts. On today's episode of #SongAssociation, Reyez recounts recording at Babyface's studio, stans Queen Bey, and sings the lead single from her new project, #LoveInTheDark.
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[@ELLE]

Fav Jessie song in 3, 2, 1....

[@tallulahrose3]

ELLE every single one!!! 😍

[@Mary-by4zn]

IMPORTED

[@-yaya-3026]

ELLE either Love in the Dark or Gatekeepers

[@littlemuch4045]

Gatekeeper

[@imanih.8970]

Figures

[@andreag7018]

Her bone structure. Her hair. She’s so beautiful

[@m.w.3234]

And eyebrows 😩🤩

[@citygurl0105]

I'm glad you said that. I always get compliments on my bone structure but I don't like it sometimes. I always feel like I'm not feminine looking enough 😲

[@AmanirenaII]

@@citygurl0105 Strong bone structures are sooo beautiful. I bet you're stunning.

[@citygurl0105]

@@AmanirenaII you're amazing. In God's eyes I am 😉 thank you!!! ❤

[@larrymis]

Andrea G she’s so natural too not artificial

[@a.c.2245]

I can’t believe how freaking chill she is

[@thesassynerd]

I saw her in a show in Paris and she naturally is chill

[@lanfriesen]

lindsey dpt Wow i'm so jealous 😍😍

[@thesassynerd]

@@lanfriesen yes she is so kind i hope that you will see her too !

[@anapetkovic3131]

_ Annita_ she probably high

[@TheBoomshine]

She's Canadian, that's why.

[@aylarobe]

“you can be as beautiful as you want on the outside but if your soul doesn’t match what are you doing” - 2:54

[@blanca5425]

Selassie Lotus i felt this so much I cried omg so eloquent

[@alejandroolmedo5848]

That's a WHOLE MOOD!!

[@leighhuggins5030]

Jessie Reyez: actually remembers the words to all her songs.

[@BigSeanTheDon]

Because when Jessie Reyez spits, Jessie Reyez wrote it

[@miekaxiii]

Because she actually wrote it 😋

[@Alex-yp5pn]

Big Sean The Don ASMR (sips 🍵)

[@stevomartin8801]

Because she wrote them all 😂

[@beckredux919]

Not ALL the lyrics, when they say "Need" she Could Sing Hard to love, i was waiting for it ;-;

[@angelg6281]

“She looks that that one neighbor you wanna smoke weed with but your mom doesn’t let you hang out with”

[@CandyKeigh]

sincostangel 😂😂😂

[@markmark3872]

Yup 😂😂😂

[@MasterAppels]

The person John Green wanted Margo Roth Spiegelman to be

[@jessm9520]

Hahaha, I can see that

[@dabstersam6766]

Lmaoooooo burnnnnnt out asf

[@selenaaelia]

They said “Somebody” I said :SOMEBODY COME GET ERRR SHES DANCING LIKE A STRIPPERR 🤣

[@kiya.p0v]

I thought of the exact same thing

[@samiheylol2293]

Selena Aelia LITERALLY WHAT I SANG HAHAHA

[@arelihernandez3335]

Selena Aelia I DID TO

[@KevinMeyerSSK]

Lmao

[@dominiquethenosyreader2686]

Thank you my mind went exactly like there

[@tiadabney8149]

"When a woman can successfully balance a business that's thriving and a family that's thriving... that's art."

[@telikaandfam]

🙋🏾

[@brianaespinoza8444]

Tia Dabney I literally read this right when she said it😮

[@cereal_qilla]

Telika Howard yes

[@ChibiKawaii3]

Her and Billie should sing together, they have a similar softness in their voices.

[@TheZiBuKs]

Vanice Icarus it could happen, they love and admire each other 🤞🏻

[@myriam5820]

They’re going on tour together!!!

[@mimilloyd8690]

ivoriaan doll OMG when?!

[@myriam5820]

MiMi Lloyd they’re going on Billie’s world tour for her album when we fall asleep where do we go . You can check out the official dates on Jessie Reyez instagram or online 😊

[@ina7129]

They already have like TWO songs that they wrote so idk when but someday we will have theem hell yeah

[@cassiaagy]

She had so much to say, I could listen to her talk about her life on society forever

[@slaynuhssofa7693]

You’d probably like her interview on Sway in the Morning, if you haven’t already watched that 😊 Cassie A

[@nuriyaadam6651]

Oo and on the daily show too.

[@thesassynerd]

Even in shows, she talks about it

[@sydneyfraser8496]

Why does she look like she would be a perfect addition to the On my Block character universe

[@ifrahjama2215]

Ikrr

[@hakiikah8343]

Sydney Fraser omg yes

[@DannieleAlencar]

never thought about it but now i need it

[@jessicajune3466]

imagine her as spooky's girl

[@shilpapierponthale.shilpa2170]

No she’s better then that show

[@ruthregan1073]

i love this girl so much, she is one of the strongest and inspiring female artists in the industry today and she isn’t afraid to speak up and is insanely talented WOW

[@jtrillguzman9641]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXqbgKCOqLiIers

[@jaydenking7408]

Thissss

[@JustWhattaRuLookinAt]

Jessie singing “Shutter Island” improved my blood circulation.

[@Bangboomxx]

This comment needs more attention then it's getting lol

[@varshag5486]

@@Bangboomxx lord I have replayed this video over 16 times to listen to that

[@chyloon8151]

I feel like she's so comfortable in her self

[@IrisPham]

She’s so chill and articulate. And her voice is so soft. Seem like she’d be a cool person to be friend with .

[@bryansaveslive]

Ceo of singing in cursive

[@leolucky7570]

I love this words use

[@Skalyon2]

Yessss

[@lulalula5000]

Billie eillish is

[@Noone-jr1ku]

Lula Lula try agin tf

[@rahimas4531]

I think you confused her for halsey

[@nsengambuta113]

I love her voice it’s like raspy mixed with a pitch 😍😍

[@vanessadouglas3011]

My favorite thing about her..and that's why she stands out in the industry to me...

[@maryalex4806]

I need her and Billie to write a song together!!!

[@ELLE]

PLEASE! Dream collab!

[@benbaddie2531]

FINALLY SHES GETTING THE RECOGNITION SHE DESERVES

[@skyedavis2524]

Ikr! I've been listening to her for years and I'm so happy to finally see it🙌🏾

[@alexandrachavez3835]

Cheek bones and vocal talent: snatched

[@fallonredding1776]

Jessie: “Ready or Not” Me: *Bridget Mendler?*

[@ennybabyyyy9117]

Fallon Redding HERE I COME HERE I COME

[@asantendlovu6553]

Duuuuuuuuuuuude

[@groweve]

No deadass🤣

[@yoink6011]

Same

[@arielle4923]

Lmao thats what I was thinking

[@venusvolante9322]

Omg, when she talked about Queen Bey as an art in balancing thriving business and family was when I Knew Jessie is mature for her age.

[@zazabeth24]

She's 28

[@twix8971]

@@zazabeth24 ikr....i thought the same thing 😹

[@jadegriffin6610]

@@zazabeth24 oh I surprised by anybody maturity level at any age cause some people is slow

[@crazygirl9570]

She is shining and doesn't even get serious about it like she's sitting there calm and I'm here obsessing over how unique she is!

[@oliviaholmes2705]

I love Jessie’s prespective. Even the way she speaks is so beautiful.

[@jacqo4426]

She def looks like Frida Kahlo. Salma Hayek is screaminnnn.

[@BeingTiffany]

lmaooo

[@anadammifalastini594]

JSJSJSJSJ

[@alexisjauregui3523]

The nose. The cute non conventional nose. I love weird noses. My man has the best nose.

[@olgax2824]

I WAS JUST THINKING THIS

[@shilpapierponthale.shilpa2170]

That’s my favorite thing about her

[@itskarimagain4572]

Jessie Reyez speaking nothing but facts, love her realness

[@lanisha2132]

I don’t know about anyone else but Jessie need to finish that song that she made when she was 14 or 15, I loved it and she didn’t even say everything.

[@ritz673]

Right?

[@jocelynezquivel9084]

Yesssw

[@azucita6580]

Which one?

[@cereal_qilla]

vxv.dali. vxv the one at 6:11 it was so good

[@teebina5537]

Her tone is amazing.

[@isychia4947]

She’s just having a conversation and It sounds like poetry. Casual. Just causal asf. 😭💖

[@dianaaziz9363]

Tell me why I screamed “SOMEBODY COME GET HER SHES DANCING LIKE A STRIPPER EY” when the word was somebody

[@chyloon8151]

Jessie Reyez your voice, your vibe, your soul, like damn.

[@amaridissou65]

"You can be as beautiful as you want outside but if your soul doesn't match, what are you doing?"

[@nicoleukusa]

ELLE wtf?! You’re killing it! 🙌 .. Jessie is a whole angel in every way 💕

[@DedeontheGo]

When she got to pretty girl hurts I was absolutely invested.

[@sabssads]

her cheekbones 😭 her voice 😭 her hair 😭 her 😭

[@shaybar93]

I love how comfy she always looks. It makes me feel better.

[@littlemuch4045]

The way I screamed seeing this 😢😢😢❤❤

[@KylahWashington]

SAMEEEEE OH MY GOSH

[@-yaya-3026]

Little Much meeeeeee😭

[@deannehewlett3873]

Me tooo!!!

[@idontgiveaff]

SAME

[@tylerhackner9731]

she’s gonna have a great career ❤️❤️

[@KylahWashington]

FOR REAL ITS MY DREAM TO AT LEAST BE FEATURED ON ONE OF HER SONGS

[@janethope]

Jessie NEEDS to narrate something. Love that rasp and round tone of hers

[@gisselleestrada7230]

at 5:47 when she's talking about how her music exits your soul as a form of catharsis when you're dealing with "toxic" emotions such as sadness/anger.. i felt that

[@spoonfulsofjam6647]

I could listen to her voice FOREVER! Just watching her I feel like she's from the future and knows things, but has to remember to stay consistent and present, giving nothing away until the world is ready for her realness. I swear.

[@littlemuch4045]

Elle is honestly the best yo wtf!😢💕

[@ELLE]

HEY!

[@121486tori]

I mean could she been any more beautiful?! Her hair gives me life.

[@brittneypadilla1919]

When she let the word “need” pass I was hoping she’d sing “Need you for the old me, need you for my sanity”.

[@priscahermene9107]

Brittney Padilla I love that song

[@jennyneedsmeds]

i was hoping she would sing rhianna you neEeEeEeEEdin me (or however it goes)

[@MusicMAAD]

Her voice makes every song sound even better, damn

[@ashantisantana4255]

It’s amazing how Eminem knew for a fact that Jessie would become such an amazing inspiration and such a big talent! He knew that shit because he saw that she was so unique and different and it shows! ❤️

[@itskayzy1494]

I've been searching for this comment, respect man!

[@dillonponis598]

So did we but we're not Millionaires so theirs that 😂👌

[@theesweetscience2084]

Maybe the quirkiest, smoothest, AND sexiest female on the WHOLE planet. That voice! That hella chill yet crazy eyed persona is firrrre. Her music is super unique and the best music that sticks with ya the longest, is the stuff it takes a minute to get the flow. And damn does she ever have it. What a gem .

[@elocinaqui24]

Everything about her seems so effortless, in the mist humble of ways. What a beautiful person.

[@FB17404]

Wow i never knew a celebrity could be so me then me myself lol

[@marliemac6299]

The fact that I'm gonna see her live makes me want to go jump into a wall cause I'm so excited

[@McDaveP]

Her voice😍😍😍😍

[@Tigris797]

lol when it was “tonight” i really wanted her to do say her part in Promises by Sam Smith!!

[@ahsatar]

Same lol. I sung that part lololol

[@groweve]

I was about to do tonight, tonight hot chelle Rae I think

[@iwishiwasdevr]

She looks like she just got out of bed, LOVED HER LOOK even watching this video made me comfortable

[@ohisee9173]

I love how freaking articulate she is while staying true to her background and culture. Not to hate, but due to stereotypes, people like Cardi B make latin accents and dialects look bad. Jessie is something else. Proud of her.

[@IcedLipGloss]

That’s cause cardi is from the Bronx 🤣

[@LyricalIAm]

You know how stupid you sound

[@ohisee9173]

@@LyricalIAm no, please enlighten me, person who must be very educated and credible

[@shanebellamy2893]

Well I mean there’s dialects and accents that you need to remember and certain ones do articulate more than others ..it’s not that it looks bad, depends on where that person is from. Jessie is from Canada and cardi is from the Bronx ..

[@ohisee9173]

@@shanebellamy2893 Maybe "articulate" is too vague of a word. I'm talking about the subject matter, the depth of meaning and yes, word choices. She just shows a broader vocabulary and ability to express tone really well. A latina from the Bronx can do all that, too, without sacrificing her dialect. I just appreciate the representation Jessie is bringing to the table.

[@nope8290]

I love Jessie Reyes so much & everything she stands for. She’s such a good spirit and beautiful soul. I love her ♥️

[@davidasamikwa8037]

SNOH AALEGRA NEXT❤️

[@whensunsetcomes9148]

‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@nikkimac4859]

The way she articulates her thoughts kinda reminds me of Alicia Keys for some reason.

[@haileys1701]

her voice is so soothing, I could listen to her for hoursssss

[@earlgreysweatpants]

I could hear/watch Jessie sing/talk for hours. Such a pure and genuine soul ♥️

[@zuriaskew6599]

I love song association with Elle!! Favorite series to watch on KZbin!

[@olivianapolitano8423]

Who else likes to play along?!😂 15/15!!! Ready: “...Ready For It?” By Taylor Swift Straight: “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul Somebody: “Somebody to Love” by Queen Miss: “Miss Independent” by Ne-yo Tonight: “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae Pretty: “I Feel Pretty” from West Side Story Body: “Unbelievable” by Why Don’t We Myself: “All By Myself” by Celine Dion Stars: “All the Stars” by Ed Sheeran Great: “The Greatest Showman” from The Greatest Showman Feel: “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin Stay: “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith Need: “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum You: “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Crocker Sweat: “Slow Hands” by Niall Horan

[@jilhabermacher]

Finally someone who doesn’t care abt singing all her songs and promoting herself!! 🤍

[@dynalovecreation_beauty4403]

I love her rawness and never bothering to pamper herself up

[@vuyolwethu_m26]

I asked for this repeatedly and I'm so grateful. Thank you ELLE 💖💖💖

[@queenslimclermont]

“Need” Me: “NEEDED ME by Rihanna” 💖🥰😭🌈✨❤️ Man I wish she would of gotten that one!

[@ChiviA84]

Omfggg I can relate like a mf about sadness vs happiness. I cannot create any art if I'm happy. I just enjoy that happy moment. But that sadness and anger creates freedom in the form of art.

[@AB_JN13]

Exaaaccttllyy😳🤯 #explainedperfectly

[@melaniechiriacescu7876]

I’m actually so proud of her. I’ve been listening to her for three years now and here she is. You go giiiirl

[@___Artemis___]

I love her, she's so chill and her voice is amazing

[@NurseHarley299]

Her voice is so relaxing, it's one of the ones I wanna listen to before I go to bed 🥰 So down to earth and real, ughhhh love ya Jessie 💕

[@kylaletlough1451]

First off I am a HUGE fan! Not only an amazing voice but a beautiful personality and such a natural beauty. I would love to see her film her life and journey, I love her storytelling, so insightful and real❤❤❤ she needs a show please🙏

[@Amberlove4evr]

I am so glad she is blowing up, I have loved all of her songs from the very beginning

[@marissatorres5279]

Omg, I love her more and more each time I hear her speak on things.

[@meganmccrackin5599]

Imma need a cover of Somebody that I used to know from her. Her voice is just MAGIC!

[@bearmanic5331]

I would love a collab with JoJo and Jessie Reyez.

[@nicolaamore9415]

please yes let's make this happen

[@leticiacruz4672]

No.

[@bearmanic5331]

@@leticiacruz4672 Why No?

[@dominiquethenosyreader2686]

Yesss

[@stephaneipeinado8332]

I love her sooo much! I'm so happy to see all the recognition she is getting.

[@Aja12653]

1:40 she’s literally one of the only people I’ve heard song this song on here...I jus have to Stan now 😂

[@JAVYxGV]

Baby Sis out here on theeeese streeeets with THAT voice!!! Her warm-up with the upright throat, is what I dooo - and that cute giggle was humble and sweet! From the jump! - she rolls out with a Fugees verse and I was hooked! “I gott blesseD!” 2:22 Her HAIR and angle - woman! Every-THING about this video was soulful and wise!

[@johnmarkkipkoech4980]

if she started making ASMR videos of just her talking, I'd subscribe.

[@ivydej5399]

She’s unbelievably chill!! She has so much love and wisdom❤️❤️

[@yunacorn6224]

Her vibe is everything!! I love her so much

[@allessandrabruni]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSS

[@briannenicole2581]

I could listen to her talk all day

[@salferriola7092]

Just beautiful, love seeing her and hearing her voice! Very inspirational!

[@eastbowylogic7328]

Most people would want a Beyonce but if I was to meet any star in the world. It would be Jessie. Just amazingly beautiful in every possible way.

[@jeffaroche]

She's so incredibly cool and has no idea

[@shygirlflygirl]

I love her voice! So unique.

[@heyapple13]

My favorite artist!! Omg, I just love her sooo much

[@amalRay23]

THIS IS THE BEST EPISODE! We stan! 😭🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@percyjackson6210]

0:49 NOT GONNA LIE I thought she was spitting some bars 😂🤣

[@JenellBStewart]

Okie so I’m listening to her album now and I realize I’ve been jamming to her song Imported for weeks but just didn’t know who she was!

[@arnoldanderson4859]

I love her transparency!! I love her vibe and boldness she is exactly what I expected her to be real!! Stream her music it is truly inspiring !

[@reneephillips9012]

I only watched a few of these but so far she did the best. Her voice is so amazing. I love her

[@B.A.ETV_]

I love the fact she sung my fav part of stay I want her n Rihanna to sing that live it wud be everything😩❤️

[@aydenperez9226]

Finally my queen Jesse gets the fame she deserves, been there since day 1.

[@oagengmsiza5760]

I love her even more now. She's super chilled.

[@a.c.2245]

YEEEESSSSSSS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!! MY GIRLLLL😍😍😍😍🤩🤩💖💖💖🤧🤧

[@ST-fj3zy]

I mean them cheekbones, eyes, eyebrows, hair !!! ffs she is so naturally beautiful 😍😍🔥🔥

[@lilyan5453]

Was waiting for this 😍 love her ♥️♥️

[@-yaya-3026]

Salma Ahmed me toooo😭🥰

[@elaina6200]

aghhhh she's blowing upppp !! I'm so happy for her

[@whaddupdoemariah318]

Yessss!! Been waiting for Jessie to do this💖💖💖💖