RAYE - Escapism. (Later with Jools Holland)

RAYE performs Escapism. on Later with Jools Holland. Watch more Later... with Jools Holland on BBC iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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[@valentinobb293]

This is a really difficult song to perform live, but she killed it ❤️✨🔥

[@gangstamegan69]

how is it difficult

[@tannertho]

@@gangstamegan69 takes a lot of breath control, so many words in a short amount of time lol

[@Atlasss97]

@@gangstamegan69 bro singing along and actually performing it is too different things

[@gd2234_]

No one here mentioned nerves. You lose all diaphragm control, and end up with a super shaky voice

[@bbwonderbombchannel]

yes so hard for me to trying sing that song following her too haha and yes just only her who can sing this song in live performance

[@asyarizainol22]

The industry did her very dirty! Nearly a decade in the game with no album out!? 2023 will be her year!

[@kingj6677]

Wait, not a single album? That’s crazy, I first listened to her in 6th grade and I’m in college now 😅

[@wibblywobblytimeywimey4669]

An album IS coming!!!

[@Atoki]

What? I own Euphoric sad songs which has 9 tracks on it. Mini or not, its still an album.

[@noramae1464]

Maybe she’s smart and doesn’t want to sell her soul yet

[@stefanig4834]

@@noramae1464she said her record deal stopped her from making albums

[@sidwallace6053]

A touch of Amy Whinehouse about her now especially with the band she has

[@Nevaehhh204x]

I said the exact same thing myself u can see the amy influence 😢🤩❤️

[@mohamdechopout4568]

C la même personne Sia,Milaine Martinez,chake070.....

[@emgoodluck416]

I’ve always said that!! She remind me so much of her !

[@evaneleven17]

Nothing like her.

[@MonaLisa.16]

She looks like her as well

[@EE-ub2oe]

she really poured her soul and pain into this performance - you can really tell she embraced all of those dark moments to deliver the message of what this song is truly about

[@mickiejade6709]

Just found this and she is radiating.

[@jacobregino8022]

She deserves more recognition

[@aimeebxx09]

She has loads esp on TikTok

[@BiggusDiggusable]

Like a number 1!?

[@deepperson1591]

YES!!!

[@sspegazus3672]

its coming don't worry

[@palestar828]

What do you mean? I'm sure this song is a hit. How famous do you need to be?

[@lwjcwn]

She delivered the emotions well in this one, I could feel it in her singing..I absolutely love the song!

[@ShelbU373]

i totally agree it almost sounded in one part as if she almost started crying that part hit home you can tell she has some memories to this song.

[@lonefox]

Thai performance is flawless. What a vibe she is

[@fawnalove7569]

Hey king fancy seeing you 🦊🏡

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

OMG drew this is just further confirmation that you have impeccable taste

[@melroseface1819]

Oh hi drew

[@sasamusicz6736]

she’s unreal. She needs more recognition!

[@smusaful]

This song is what British music is about!! Heavy lyrics, versatile vocals with a good beat. This is Plan B and Amy Winehouse combined!!!

[@CriminalFinds.]

Absolutely. Amy is replaceable but she’s giving me Amy vibes! Amy has got a new movie coming I posted a short on my channel if you’re interested :)

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

Brit Pop

[@lourenci229]

I can’t put into words how much I love this performance

[@colorfulsunkaila]

She performed in a different style , its what an artist does . This has so much style . It’s so sad how so many people somehow can’t see the raw elements she and this performance has :/ it’s not off beat…. I loved this performance . Both her as an artist and this performance deserves more recognition . This is amazing ❤

[@DaesungMars]

Exactly!!!! I didn’t hear anything off beat or “slowed down” here, I was genuinely confused at what the comments are talking about. I just hear incredible vocals, and the rap at the end was the perfect cherry on top. It conveyed the essence of the song even better than the studio version.

[@thedenyogabelfast]

She performed live from her soul. Kids today expect radio quality forgetting that it’s HIGHLY produced. To sing live has a unique and diff sound which comes through as real emotion. That’s what we got here ❤❤❤

[@mr.gegenpress7750]

She's actually hitting those notes at the very end, no ways she's off beat. Lol some of those comments..She does this intentionally and is adding a new layer to this amazing piece. Gotta love it

[@Lia-ij4mg]

@@mr.gegenpress7750 just bc you “hit notes” doesn’t mean you cant be off beat. that has no correlation. general statement btw bc i dont hate this performance

[@alvo9z]

This song is actually perfect

[@priscilajunger6276]

OMFG, that woman can sing! That band is fireeeeeeeee!

[@keiramcculloch6096]

no

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@keiramcculloch6096yes

[@Xaerina]

@@keiramcculloch6096 jealousy jealousyy

[@HannahLewisVocalist]

First heard of Raye like 7 years ago with a song called 'shhh', absolute banger. Soooo happy she's finally going to get the recognition she deserves!

[@djblondie6115]

Same as😉 When I found shhh I knew this girl's something special 👌

[@djordje9393]

Shhh and Flowers :)

[@lovellabeauty8220]

OMG samme!! Bet you wish and flowers it also good

[@astropop2]

soo sick to see an artist you've known way before success finally start to get their flowers!

[@Thomas_pitonak]

Wow, I feel like she definitely has a lot more emotion in her music. You can totally feel it, it’s so powerful.

[@whizzpop1983]

Best original piece of music for years

[@siannyc3941]

Absolutely! This is such a great song.

[@Shenayerx96]

This song describes being a young woman in her 20s who’s lost after heartbreak and questioning her own self worth through reckless behavior, so well. I love the juxtaposition of her singing about being vulnerable and messy and lost but the song and her vocals are so powerful and badass.

[@tranlenamphuong6192]

Damn vocals are insane. Those belts and line punches with straight aggressive, hardcore emotions. Accompanied with smoking drums and instruments? She created such a mesmerizing aura…

[@mickymcl8359]

A ridiculously talented Young Lady, just totally looks so comfortable doing rap, fantastic voice, great timing and oozes charisma and provided she keeps her feet on the ground will be around for a long time, looking forward to hearing more from her and her amazing band. A keeper.

[@stellamarinkovic9573]

This was a masterpiece

[@rrkivexx]

saw her in london last thursday. she's honestly just incredible

[@BenlonMusic]

First heard of her late last year. I was like, "Ah, one of those TikTok songs that only have one good section, and the rest is trash as always". Then I listened to this full masterpiece, immediately added it to my library, and now I am shocked at how amazingly well she performs this song. WTF. What an artist. So happy I found her.

[@Heaven10Earth]

😂

[@MorkKenji]

This song is so difficult to sing. Can't believe she can sing live this well. She deserves more recognition.

[@eryck113]

Nah she killed this live, not many can do this, it’s an ability

[@jess_ka1]

Why aren't there millions of views??? It's legendary!!!!

[@SuperTurdyXD]

this song. this performance. someone tell me why im crying rn mannn

[@MarkWalmsley]

I often cry when when I see someone really perform something amazing and I can see the emotions/how much it means to them. Often it's music but it could be a sports person doing something amazing etc. I think when it happens it's us really connecting with their energy.

[@Asphyxiated101]

⁰00

[@kitingclaireful]

What a voice..what a song...what a performance 🔥 LOVE

[@SKA.7]

Immaculate performance! Filled with rawness and emotions.

[@hollysearle9844]

I'm old enough to be her mum and just adore Raye, she is super talented!

[@damiendalgaard5524]

She is a legend. She is the one. She will save the music industry. ❤️🙏

[@lrafael888]

Amen.

[@jenniferleannberger1667]

So many different versions of this one song n they all hit differently everytime its perfect

[@몰파]

The whole band is vibin

[@gabriellaeriksson3300]

I am literally crying hearing this, this is something so beautiful. Raye is so strong

[@itsmeziare]

I keep replaying this live! I’m now obsessed with this song

[@TASIAawful1]

A jazz blues singer with rap and pop all mixed in she’s multi talented has a beautiful beautiful voice and writes songs for others so glad she’s now being recognised in her own right

[@monmon_xoxo]

Lyrics Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him All of my diamonds are drippin' on him I met him at the bar, it was 12 or somethin' I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight, I want him A little context if you care to listen I find myself in a shit position The man that I love sat me down last night And he told me that it's over, dumb decision And I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin' In fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin' And I'm out on the town with a simple mission In my little black dress, and this shit is sittin' Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways 'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel Toke this joint how I'm blowin' this steam Back to my ways like 2019 Not 24 hours since my ex did dead it I got a new man on me, it's about to get sweaty Last night really was the cherry on the cake Been some dark days lately and I'm finding it crippling Excuse my state, I'm as high as your hopes That you'll make it to my bed, get me hot and sizzling If I take a step back to see the glass half full At least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' in And I'm already actin' like a dick, know what I mean? So you might as well stick it in Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways 'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel, mm (what?) 'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last night I don't wanna feel like I felt last night Be at peace with the things you can't change (last night) I'll be naked when I leave and I was naked when I came, yeah Out of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no way Toast up, so what? Street small, but it go both ways So you'll run, yeah, but you'll never escape Sunset in the maze (you're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel) I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night, oh Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Mm, lipstick smudged like modern art I don't know where the fuck I am or who's drivin' the fuckin' car Speedin' down the highway, sippin' Mixin' pills with the liquor 'cah fuck these feelings I left everyone I love on read (uh-huh) Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed (uh-huh) I remember nothing, so there's nothing to regret (uh-huh) Other than this 4-4 kick drum poundin' in my head

[@M-N--14--6]

شكرا لك 💜🥰🥰

[@youssefouchakour1518]

She is beyond talented.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maitemedina3521]

This woman’s voice it’s just wow

[@liamkampff1]

This song is masterpiece wow, the mix of painting a picture and telling a story... and just the musicality

[@Sass23]

I love how shes delaying to deliver her verses and that every performance is different from another shes adding spice to each one of them. Shes got her own melody attitude and talent. Back when i first heard this song and all it took was that intro upto 10 secs and im hooked then it keeps building. I think she might have put drugs into this song cuz..

[@swiftiey]

Her voice is insane and she's a great songwriter and a preformer I'm so happy she's finally getting the success she always deserved

[@vagnerv]

love this song, the flow 🥵🔥

[@INTP_Rhapsody]

She needs to be the new icon , nobody else out there with this talent or vibe right now !

[@KurelMr]

This bish knows her shit. Obsessed with her and her art. And she's about to blow up... Mind my words. What an outstanding performance.

[@rangochu2713]

Dang jinxed it! 6brits this week , record breaking 😎

[@Danield.mallory]

I love how she changes it every time she performs live. She has several versions of this song.

[@roaamakhlouf3948]

Touching to the core 😩

[@evietam5280]

I can feel the pain, passion, and emotion in her voice. Does she act too? I like how she made the performance different from the recording.

[@amirg7shere]

It’s been second week I’m playing this song on repeat. Really just FOUND HER ❤❤❤

[@reecejones3187]

She did a great job of showing the chaos of the feelings she’s talking about in her performance

[@TheJdni]

Every now and again an artist raises the bar. This wonderful talent has done it. Deserves all the credits and awards. Very talented lady. Enjoy the fame but keep on the tracks.

[@edscott182]

I got goosebumps from start to finish . I screamed A.R.T.I.S.T

[@nicosialegaspi]

what I’d give to hear them play this live

[@cocobrizz1188]

Literally in love with this song she bodied this 🔥

[@lynncornelissen]

I am utterly surprised and amazed. Give this woman the creative freedom of a curated album.

[@khaylabennett2955]

I freaking love this song so much. It really paints that imagery in my mind of the story she’s telling.

[@siannyc3941]

I can’t stop listening to this song on repeat. Absolute masterpiece

[@nubiafernandesdemoraes7791]

nowadays it's so rare to see real talented singers like this, wow

[@gis52]

Suddenly I'm obsessed with her😍

[@marcoscarvalhais6211]

I can't wait for her debut album!

[@chriscocks3670]

Best artist in the UK.

[@jasminesaunders_wildallure]

Epic. The biggest deal since Amy Winehouse. Original. Sick lyricist and vocalist. Rare. UK you've done it again!!!

[@czarinagarcia3124]

REAL MUSIC!!! That band sounding tight!!! and such a unique and beautiful voice. So refreshing to see

[@hiatusmode989]

U can tell she is a good singer from her Humming❤️❤️

[@SoniaVerardoBeautyBlog]

She actually sings much much better live than on studio, that's how you recognize a true talent. Man she's good

[@craigbarton895]

That song will sort her for life 🙌👍🏻👌🏻🌟💕

[@BFFR5150]

Just stumbled on this song from TikTok tonight & stumbled on her … IM OBSESSED 😍❤️ I HOPE SHE MAKES IT FUCKING BIG!🙏🏼💯

[@CESCAH1]

❤ the intensity! Unreal! she makes us melt ❤

[@Jakerski]

This was such a heartfelt performance! She sang from her heart. It’s her own song I love that

[@Chief]

I LOVE HER SO MUCH, this is incredible, but she has a tendency to sing behind the beat (to sing slightly slower than the track) and sometimes it adds raw emotion, but sometimes I feel it can be reigned in a bit. Overall, shes coming out with the best pop music at the moment and her voice is incredible

[@internationalhorsegirl5584]

I noticed that too!! Slightly distracting, so hopefully she is able to work on that…

[@Chief]

@@internationalhorsegirl5584 I just saw this and am surprised so many people relate! I thought it was just me being a musician and finicky about timing lol. I am so proud of her for reaching number 1 and know that she will tour a lot and improve her timing :)

[@somyajindal]

Omg I thought I was the only one bothered by this! This is the second live performance of this banger song I head and this thing bothers me in both, so much so that I like the original version better. I think it hits so hard cause it delivers so many great lines back to back on that crazy beat. I felt like she was breathless too in this performance, idk? I hope she stops doing this THROUGHOUT the song, at least according to me.

[@CassieJazz96]

Saw this here before it blew up on Tik Tok. I am so proud Raye's success with this song!!

[@wibblywobblytimeywimey4669]

An album IS coming!!! Soo excited!

[@davejones8111]

I can't wait to buy her album, what a unique and special talent Raye is.

[@lrafael888]

Can't wait for the debut album!!!!!! She always worth the wait! Shine super 🌟 star. ❤️

[@stargirl_niaa]

My absolute favorite live performance of escapism 🫶🏽

[@mrgreatbritain]

I hate modern music… but something about this has me hooked! Would have been a great Christmas number one. Now is where she takes centre stage, she’s been a featured artist for too long. So well performed too, the chorus is so well styled!

[@PieFlavours]

absolutely incredible performance, rarely see quality of this level these days. it's refreshing!

[@joeblow1711]

Yeah I just watched it first time and came to write the same thing. So good! Mad voice control I loved it

[@Cosmicdevonrexes]

This singer has talent...she sang this really good live ...love it ....

[@distorted3271]

so underrated i love her

[@ponkusjr]

have seen this performed many times and every time it gets better, superb

[@douglaspereira4614]

Studio version sounds like timberlake met Linkin Park. I'm glad she is able to do showcase her voice more here. Absolutely fantastic!

[@Eding4u]

Z real Raye of sunshine 🌞. Love this.

[@panagiotacharitonidou6372]

She always performs great live!! I love her

[@madeleinedanes20]

cant stop listening to this one, so good

[@appleshampoozie]

Goosebumps. This song is just so good!!

[@lovellabeauty8220]

Finally Raye Ive been listening to you since you were 17!

[@audabeauxdi3934]

Just discovering her and WOW. Not very many artists can captive like this.

[@emmachoupinou]

She's so amazing my god

[@expensivesweetpotato]

she’s about to be a huge star. so happy for her. 🥹💗

[@elliotloveshisgf]

I cant believe no one is talking about how amazing her outfit is

[@disruptedsouljah]

She is killing it ❤!! The vulnerability plus production is perfection!!!

[@nusinabdullahi4868]

other musicians could not accompany. as if it had not been rehearsed before. or because of excitement, she either fell behind or took the lead in music. It's actually a very difficult song to sing.

[@mar_ikaki415]

I'm sitting here having a roller coaster of thoughts. My first impression was that she actually can't sing like the studio makes her sound but then her vocals hit and I was like that's not it. At a point, she changes registers roughly so I'm only assuming that either she was nervous/excited/intoxicated or she isn't used to singing with accompaniment. Non the less her voice is very powerful in terms of gene material (super rich and kind of dark).

[@mar_ikaki415]

And no for sure it wasn't the fault of the orchestra. Now that I'm thinking about it would possibly be a problem with the microphones and not at all hers. Sorry for the over analyzation

[@essessarrem]

I think it was an intentional stylistic choice. Holding onto notes a beat longer makes it seem more raw and emphatic in a way

[@Gagalover15]

I'm obsessed with this SONG!!!! 😍 💓 💕

[@ellendelin_]

I get goosebumbs everytime I'm hearing this. All the emotions, the vocals, her. Literally everything is perfect ❤‍🩹

[@milkyblend]

She deserves 2023

[@armenmelkonian2304]

Damn, so much passion, she just killing it!

[@Bex7t6]

Absolute chills with these live performances ❤

[@osborne6363]

Literally goosebumps

[@ultrainstinct6496]

Legit one the best live performances I've ever seen. She is incredible

[@Ryseptember]

This was a poem

[@StaceyStaser]

Her VOICE 🥵😭😱

[@Decipher2K7]

that was a fnatastic performance.