RAYE - 'Escapism.' (Live on SNL)

[@rashata]

Mark my words: she is absolutely perfect for the next 007 theme song

[@InkkASMR]

she is even too good for Bond ;)

[@adriannaxmarie]

Omg yes please someone make this happen!!!!

[@Lila3030yasd]

Yes, yes, yes

[@vss5383]

Perfect!

[@charlesbarclay8181]

She is and she's British too to top if off

[@_Onlime]

Raye doing a different rendition in every single performance is absolutelly insane

[@WifeyLed]

and they are ALL amazing. she is so freaking good and one of the few outside of Prince who sounds better live

[@joshuanugroho6823]

yes its insaneeeee

[@thecavalieryouth]

At this point, I'm choosing to believe she doesn't know how to do any song the same way twice. Because I still try to sing along with the studio version in my head, but Ms Keen is always like "Nah!" 💀

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

I love it I wish more artists did different renditions of a song still in their style.

[@peytoncooke1334]

It’s something Amy did as well. I could only imagine her and Amy making music together 🥹

[@cosminnedelcu5878]

The breath control is insane! 🤯

[@nettebabesz]

Right?!?!

[@angeloneto7853]

Exactly 😅😍

[@ratboygirl]

RIGHT!!!

[@lesserleeking]

Haha yes, she has trained insanely to be able to sing like this. I have seen a singer trying to cover it. She had to train on a treadmill just to cover this

[@nogoat.]

How she makes this song sound like a new song every time is phenomenal

[@novakgoatovic]

nah it actually sucks. everybody WANTS ORIGINAL VERSION!!!!!!!!!!!! this sucks.

[@charlesbarclay8181]

​@@novakgoatovic LOL go listen to original then it's that simple. She's letting herself improvise, which is one of the few ways an artiste can have fun. If you have a problem this performance you're just a hater, check yourself

[@samuelPxd]

​@@novakgoatovic Why play the original everytime? This is actually excellent from her, she very versatile and talented.

[@daisyallen4954]

dude EVERY time it’s incredible

[@vagnerv]

YESSSS everytime is different, and I love it!!!

[@km.medina]

Best rendition of Escapism. That choir and the story telling are just chef's kiss.

[@NovejSpeed3]

I can respect your opnion but dont agree. I dont think this version would have got the radio play like the original. But I appreciate how she's always transforming her music which is how 5 star hotel became a favorite of mine. I think the live version she did on Steven Coberts show was the best version of Escapism I've seen thus far.

[@novakgoatovic]

the worst u mean??!?!

[@afago.]

​@@novakgoatovicif this is the worst, just shows that she's amazing

[@magus5425]

its a different vibe it has that feel she is over what happened in the background. Musically? I agree it sounds great

[@barf1barf2barf3]

You must not have listened to the Royal Albert Hall version yet!!!

[@MissCagoita]

seriously, she is a whole new genre by herself. Her live versions are insane and the band together? amazing work

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

New genre? Is that suppose to sound cool?!

[@lesserleeking]

Exactly this. She takes all genres, put them on steroids and lets music just flow through her without effort. Music is finally free

[@vanixb7697]

New genre? Isn’t this jazz?

[@johncowie3092]

@@lookilookibuthearingtooiwhat do you mean

[@garciiax]

the vocals, serving c4nt😩,the self censoring, the style, EVERYTHING

[@MarinaAndTheDevil]

She's such an insane performerrrr

[@elyssahermanson4202]

this is the way Jazz comes back - never the same thing twice - each time its so unique and real

[@brownjaded]

Black Americans really created so much soul it’s ridiculous..

[@mattylewis4672]

She made it sound like a 007 song, I love it

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

This is brilliant. Such Amy winehouse vibes but also her own.

[@InsertBeautyHere]

makes me so emotional she deserves the fame

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

@@InsertBeautyHere me too. I might sound like a biotchh lol because I’m a girls girl always but part of me feels selfish and wants to keep her more secret. That’s just honest. But with her talent. She deserves SOOOO much more. It’s unbelievable…

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

@@NeptuneChildASMR She received more than most musicians. What more do you want? Just appreciate her and stop the virtue signaling.

[@NeptuneChildASMR]

@@lookilookibuthearingtooi Lmfao you need to chill.

[@StrayChoom]

@@lookilookibuthearingtooiL

[@kbird1121]

I don’t always watch the musical guest performances but Raye absolutely killed it.

[@sniffer6285]

Always watch the musical guests

[@Docmatema]

You're missing out on the best part of the show

[@TheFlyingFruitBowl]

You can tell when an artist writes their own music and has a hand in the production because being able to switch up a popular song every time is a SKILL!

[@SB-kr4gp]

Someone who CAN ACTUALLY SIIIINNG. I love her. ❤️❤️

[@Lila3030yasd]

Exactly!

[@siletsahar]

Rare on the mainstream now

[@racheljansen1302]

This is the first time I’ve seen Raye wearing shoes for an entire performance 😝😂

[@4everDomo]

She really doesn't get enough credit. She's freaking awesome

[@skye67]

She totally does in the UK. She is amazing!!!!

[@TheSonsyCow]

Omg she is so iconic, she sounds different every performance. I'm shook.

[@demacto13]

The amount of Bond energy that she is giving is just overwhelming ☺

[@megansabocor4379]

currently diagnosed with chills

[@iantopson]

this is what we can call talent

[@maincoasters]

i love how she’s still promoting this single like they used to do back then.

[@babybluecheeks]

I'm always in awe of Rayes' voice and her presence every single time. Just stunning voice, stunning all around.

[@JohnScottB]

Thank goodness this is back on KZbin. Was real sad when SNL removed it.

[@LowSlungBadBitch]

Do you know why?

[@cirillaf9193]

​@@LowSlungBadBitchlicensing.

[@lauramarschal1428]

@@LowSlungBadBitchlegal stuff

[@danielcuervo5640]

I was so sad when I couldn’t find it anywhere

[@Jeremy-wp4yh]

​@@LowSlungBadBitchprobably gatekeeping her success.

[@cccptcrnch]

2:05 oh my lord the "have mercy on me" is so gritty and vivid. she's an amazing artist!!!

[@richardcurrie4038]

I'm a massive Raye fan. She's only one of a handful of artists who's performances are just mesmerising to watch. Each performance is different - intentionally so. Her mastery of music is insane. Her passion for having real instruments and not recorded backing tracks. Real singers encouraged to perform to the very best that they can and the end results are like watching a full opera of emotions. All the while staying grounded to get London roots, singing in her London accent. Her sheer joy of performing is infectious and electric.

[@JULIAtalk]

Literally she sounds like she’s doing a diff song every time I see her perform it. Unreal talent and genius

[@eeee8489]

Honestly , this year is a really good one for music

[@KatieEXO88]

My favorite part is the musicians in the background being super impressed by her INCREDIBLE talent

[@josemanuelescuderorivera4281]

This performance is not wasted, from the dark and dramatic beginning, to the incorporation of the orchestra for each stanza, and without a doubt, her voice: RAYE is a Queen ❤

[@sarahv5787]

She is out of this world with every performance she does with this song and the thumbs up she gave to the band later that was so wholesome

[@skeletoncompany5575]

Happy to be part of the journey of this song!

[@BeehCavalheiro]

Me too fren |-/ ❤️

[@coin5207]

Flawless execution. Loved how her and the band/ background singers were so in sync

[@holdmycactus]

I’ve never seen or heard of her before today, but this was INTENSE! Full body chills the whole performance. Felt like I was going through it with her. Amazing!!

[@Directedbytonyson]

Her ability to keep killing on any prestation is insane proud

[@idol_iq]

The goosebumps are unreal

[@JenniferKGraf]

I actually love the censoring it's so considered and creative

[@Hannah_96]

3:20 girl, wtf are those vocals. I died

[@Boba-xc2pc]

Let's see you try bookie 😊

[@Boba-xc2pc]

Btw "wtf are those vocals" is a question which means it should end with a question mark. It's you're gonna be a hater don't be illiterate too.

[@Hannah_96]

@@Boba-xc2pc it was a compliment, shes amazing

[@Kiarasomething]

@@Boba-xc2pcbefore you start insulting others you should keep in mind that people talk differently on the internet, her comment was obviously her showing how in awe of her vocals she was

[@akira4513]

​@@Boba-xc2pc It ain't that deep bae

[@the_gaming_evolution5764]

We're so lucky to have a artist like this she's honestly so so good

[@jjescorpiso21]

that was breathtaking. she had all of me the whole time

[@nostromofidanza1502]

This rendition was so amazing. The choir, the vocals, the scatting...so in love with Raye's performance style

[@shelbym7967]

Her voice literally brings tears to my eyes, she’s amazing

[@yellow_hearts1723]

The emotion in her voice is heartbreaking, esp the "doctor i dont wanna feel" her vocalizing is crazy good!! Shes brilliant. I hope shes doing better❤

[@bootsbeforecorset]

Raye was featured in a PVRIS song a couple years ago and I instantly became obsessed with the song because of Raye’s voice, it’s incredible to see how far she’s come and even better to see that she’s getting the recognition she deserves. Such talent 💙

[@kadu_merss]

WHAT. A . PERFORMANCE.

[@tessbvnny863]

3:15 The guy on the far right was FEELING it!!!!!

[@FallBrandyn48013]

Holy crap the breath control and jazzy vibes and energy is amazing. She truly deserves the success. A true talent and huge Amy Winehouse vibes while also making it her own. ❤️✨

[@lookilookibuthearingtooi]

This is absolutely incredible. Often I find myself feeling sorry for the orchestra or band who has to go on stage with horrible singers. But this here makes me so happy because everybody can shine and together it creates something phenomenal that will be cherrished for decades to come.

[@leak.9786]

Give her a Grammy for Best New Artist already

[@jenniferkarr4564]

I am OBSESSED with Raye! Oh my god the talent. She's about the be the next big thing. Her time is coming without a doubt

[@fernando7345]

shes an icon, shes a legend and she is THE MOMENT

[@julianoconnor3338]

I need this on Spotify immediately! It's so good

[@GUiTERtUbE]

Man. I barely listen to her actual songs but overwhelming and struggle to leave every time watching her shows. She’s worth the world to see live. Her talking between songs also such a charm that undeniably brings you closer like you’re her actual friend. I knew her like from her Brit Awards that was one of the most impressive suggestions from awards shows ever.

[@LaPaisiblePetiteGnomette]

Every of her live performances are different to each others which makes her songs so interesting :D

[@antcar1375]

My favorite live version of this song. Great voice and song.

[@melissathompson2048]

she’s so multidimensional and versatile. ❤

[@tinkatonta]

Her talent is just unbelievable

[@maimunaali3072]

she ate that shit up. shes so talented

[@Dane-Berg]

those riffs are making me go through a life enlightenment

[@Love.better]

Her voice and stage presence and the brilliance of that song - just a whole other level…

[@nessa1511]

AHHHHH SO BLESSED TO SEE THIS. how your voice more magnetic and powerful in the live version... simply delicious.

[@JayHuisamen]

Has to be the best SNL live performance ive ever seen

[@Lutho.m.p]

Vocals are on point babes❤️❤️❤️🥺

[@whatsthescore1289]

She makes me Smile! What a Voice!

[@victoriafrega7974]

Holy cow this version is unreal!!!! 😲 Raye you are a legend and I am so happy that you are getting noticed overseas. You deserve this. Looking fabulous and happy ❤️👑

[@carineoliveira8234]

03:51: "we got some drums here" and everybody starts dancing, this gets me everytime

[@Mindgames91]

She is amazing I can't even find the words to explain. You can totally tell in both SNL performances the band is really feeling it.

[@Ahmed_is_the_revolution]

That vocal control is insane

[@emercycrite]

This is my favourite version. Her voice and the orchestration are sublime.

[@Lucas_Bevilacqua]

next level talent

[@Billoo04]

YES! I was MAD when SNL took these down because they were already a part of my daily routine!

[@indiarose6226]

She is so good live it hurts

[@kennahattersley1796]

Not even a popstar, you are a superstar raye!!!

[@domonicka.holloway6041]

I knew from the studio record she could sing.. BUT WOW! Definitely an impressive act

[@tryingnot2bdumb]

*She's phenomenal.*

[@nathanclark5587]

Holy Cow that was Amazing!! She brought every bit of it. I’m so excited for her! That applause at the end and I can only imagine they were standing and then that big smile on her face! Shine on Sister!! ✨💙

[@MkMk-pw8fq]

What a bless to be in Raye's generation !!!!

[@tursneyhuman622]

This is what I expect when I hear a live performance, something different each time. I fkn love you so much Raye

[@misturahsonaike3018]

THE WAY I WAS GOING THROUGH IT WATCHING THIS!! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZINGGGG!!!

[@michelle7205]

Now this is TALENT!!! I’m so happy she’s starting to dominate! She is INSANE!

[@music.__.skylar]

WOW - I've loved all the variations until now...but THIS!!

[@alanjayreed457]

this lady has talent and a great voice

[@itsmariaalex]

I'm speechless. She is incredible!

[@joywolf83]

1:54 that TONE ❤

[@stan4701]

The second I saw live I kmew it was gonna be amazing

[@paulalaleo]

Raye, queen of live performances.

[@syirahohsem]

raye voice is so unique i love her

[@kaitlandm.4969]

She’s so into the performance 😍 and it’s so soulful

[@NibsNiven]

I don't think it's a mystery how Raye is always backed by extremely talented musicians and singers. Imagine getting that call, "It's Raye, will you make some music with me? I'll send you some tracks..."

[@berivandurmus9880]

Omg it is so crazy what she did with that song. I'm so impressed. Raye hitting right in the feels every time.

[@valentynlyevyentsov]

OMG SHE"S FINALLY ON SNL!!!

[@User_87937]

So happy she uploaded this, as SNL took it down for some reason

[@kianacwn]

wow. the arrangement. the vocals. the performance. adlibs. HER!

[@yunahmayh]

You don't know how long I've waited for these VOD's!

[@alex52798]

Bass player is a vibe

[@jamstarx]

Her voice is everything!!

[@mr._buzzbunni]

i love how she’s getting recognized more and more 😩 been here before escapism was big 🤗

[@shawnalebechuck6807]

She's genius. 😍😍😍

[@acamilaheinze]

THE BREATH CONTROOOOLLLLLLL. What a Queen ❤

[@Maree313]

She is beautiful and talented

[@theromanshow]

GOOSE BUMPS!!!!!!!!!! Omg ! First REAL star in a decade!!! Thank you 😊

[@amalziia]

finally back up omg