RAYE: Escapism./Worth It. | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Musical guest RAYE performs a medley of "Escapism." and "Worth It." for The Tonight Show.
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[@duckymomo6675]

so glad to see independent artists like raye out here performing on late night shows and absolutely killing it. BRAVO! 👏🏼

[@tylerhackner9731]

Independent artistry is thriving imo

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

*performing. Sorry 😞

[@DaenyMoran]

independent? doesn’t she have a deal with a company owned by sony music

[@maciedeclines]

@@DaenyMoranthat’s just distribution, not an actual record label

[@Chief]

@@DaenyMoran it's human re sources and I spoke to her team a few weeks ago and they just distribute. having met her and seen her work I can confirm she is fully in charge.

[@hausofm95]

Raye is on fire. She’s so underrated and if you have not listened to her masterpiece ‘my 21st century blues’ you’re truly missing out. She deserves all the success in the world!

[@christina-vu4ks]

Saw her live when she was the opening act for Kali Uchis and fell in love! She is crazy talented!

[@fartmagus]

yeeees!!

[@michelcomenta]

say it out loud

[@jazzyj904]

She’s literally on a late night show in NY… she’s not underrated.

[@cristianciobanu341]

she was underrated, not anymore. but you right, everyone should listen to her masterpiece.

[@TotemDaim]

This woman is able to take her own songs and turn them into new songs EVERY. SINGLE. FUCKING. TIME. she sings them live. What a talent, goddamn. I abso-fucking-lutely adore her.

[@dizzapoobippapoo1628]

this !!

[@Ronnie-hp9lq]

Rayeissuchatalent

[@Ronnie-hp9lq]

Shehasthealbumofthecentury

[@Ronnie-hp9lq]

Cantwaitforthesophmorerelease

[@TonyValente-qy7wu]

She's good a nice little songbird

[@AnaLuiza-nx2id]

We don't see much musical creativity like this nowadays! Seeing Raye live was one of the most fun musical experiences I had recently. 2h concert of pure joy!

[@likeanangel-zd7nt]

Not to take away from Raye’s greatness, but nowadays we see so much creativity in music and artistry, it only depends where you look. Also, the industry is somewhat oversaturated with “new” artists, and there is so many interesting ones but that fact itself probably makes you feel as if there is no creativity; just because there is so many different types of music and genres out there nowadays…Nonetheless, Raye is amazing, and truly one of my favourite new musicians out there

[@libertydogs7380]

She is so much better live then on a recording, the way she mixes up her songs and her voice, she is just incredible

[@way6862]

the background singers’ call and response made this one so special! love this version

[@hannahfarley15]

Love raye, she’s giving Amy winehouse vibes ❤️

[@sertacturk]

I was thinking the same, before I comment I searched :)

[@manojliwera]

+ nicki Minaj

[@EarlJamesVillaros]

@@sertacturk when she started singing worth it it reminds me of amy :(

[@jt305]

no it's the Jazz /soul music

[@LVCKY8]

I'm about to say that

[@M3lySS4xX]

oh my god, this performance gave me chills, she's soo amazing 🩷

[@mattvr_]

Raye never ceases to amaze me. She killed it yet again & finally getting the recognition she deserves. 💙

[@renaemakey149]

She was amazing in Philly it was such a fun show ❤

[@mattvr_]

@@renaemakey149 I’ve seen her twice & gonna see her 2 more times next month. So excited. 😭🤩💕

[@alxstrv]

WHY SHES NOT BIGGER ??????? singers nowadays don’t get the recognition they deserve based on their talent…….

[@GoneColoring]

She’s independent therefore her expose is significantly limited, while record companies pay for their artists exposure.

[@cstiles1579]

She’s on her way! Her record label stunted her artistry for 7 years. She’s now free and has had a massive 12 months.

[@TotemDaim]

She will never be, don't get me wrong, she's one of the greatest performers and singers out there but unfortunately this world loves stupid ass nonsensical "music" instead. In a world where dumb ass high school dropout stuttering idiot Bad Bunny is number one, what can you expect? But you know what, it's better that way, we can enjoy Raye in smaller venues and for less money.

[@solargeknowles4354]

She sold out royal albert hall. How is she underrated? Escapism has over 100 million views on KZbin.

[@SHAUNOFTHEWEEK]

@@solargeknowles4354 having only a viral song is underrated. one hit wonder rarely gets any bigger regardless of their talent. they are underrated

[@justinn2815]

Ugh the accent when she says “oh baby boy you’ve got so much potential” love her

[@guesswhoishere7156]

Now invite her again and again and again, she’s pure gold 💙

[@AA-qb7ni]

That high note at the end gave me chills. Raye is one of the best artists around. So happy for her success!!

[@Isaac04]

The range she shows in just this is INSANE!

[@munnabegum8941]

Ive never seen a singer perform so flawlessly live❤

[@osnapitzsoph1365]

I’ve been following raye now since 2017 and to finally see her getting the love and support she deserves makes me sooo proud!! She’s not our little secret anymore guys

[@daniaalgulzar3508]

Tell me about it! I still wish she was our little secret :/ Really proud of her of how far she's come!

[@urbanzs]

People like you make me think you just don't want them to succeed... @@daniaalgulzar3508

[@alexguajardovera]

Omg i am from Argentina and I remember to say that . She was my little secret but now it is not more. I am proud of her 😭

[@dhlbfn18]

Since the Jax Jones feature 😅

[@tsfragile]

The first time I saw (and heard) RAYE was on SNL a couple weeks ago. She inspired me so much with her amazing voice, compositional skills, live orchestral ensemble and incredible beauty, my wife and I booked a flight to Rome so we can see her live at the Umbria Jazz Fest in Perugia July 14, 2024. It's so refreshing to discover a new young artist who's talent hits you like a rock!

[@starm6924]

omg her voice its like perfectly jazzy, soulful, and unique

[@jojociara5201]

Saw her in NYC on October 3rd, and she was amazing. Here she is live again and killing it with a new version of Escapism and Worth it, big band style. She is just incredible. Give her her grammy and give her an interview,

[@ulazolla635]

I hope she gets Grammy nominations for her Album

[@imrank9282]

Man I hope so, but it's probably all going to Taylor Swift as usual

[@mirfangu]

​@@imrank9282or beyonce 😂

[@imrank9282]

@@mirfangu Lol yup, still salty she won in the Dance category over ODESZA

[@Dnaturemogyi]

Nothing :(

[@KeciasTourLife]

Not even a nomination 😡

[@jennybrown1712]

Baby girl tore this one down, and crossed a few time periods while doing so. SO glad to see Jimmy feature such a lovely talent. She's giving classy Amy Winehouse Plus! Let's Go Ms. RAYE! Hope you're here to STAY🌹

[@aokotheinnovat0r]

i was looking for this comment. she is giving Amy Winehouse fr

[@AMAN-gh7bm]

So happy for her getting more recognition! Escapism should win Record of the year at the Grammys.

[@ayannaempress123]

She has a vintage modern style I love,just pure talent don't sleep on her plzzz

[@BrunoDiMaio]

this is my Album Of The Year so far....and Raye is just a ver unique and complete artist. I love her

[@PriyaaanshuThakur]

Lmao 😂

[@ianstagaman9880]

just saw her in chicago on tues… just buy a ticket and go see her you don’t wanna miss this tour

[@kcrab24]

We were there and couldn’t agree more. What a great night it was! - 🖤 fellow Chicago gospel choir member

[@jaypac9492]

I just saw her 5 days before this! truly such a special artist.. GO RAYE

[@vivianagggg]

I have never in my life heard something so musically intriguing as this

[@maryannejcarey5876]

she is such a breath of fresh air in such a saturated music landscape

[@reynaldoriverajr7172]

She giving some Amy Winehouse vibes ✨

[@jbelzero.music.]

She almost sounds like her, looks like her and is also British. An incredible coincidence ❤

[@alexisvargascasanova6698]

me too

[@cornishpasty4344]

She's much, much better.

[@dh42]

​@@cornishpasty4344I agree. It's incredible what Raye can make with her voice.

[@ananastasja]

Amazing performer, perfect vocals and majestic album. She deserves that grammy ❤

[@mrlately]

Her talent is unreal! And these are the best songs on the record!

[@lofoscopico]

I´ve heard multiple arrangements of these songs, and all of them always resembles a new song... amazing musician, this girl...

[@zanti551]

i admire how she transformed "escapism" into something so different and sooooo BEAUTIFULLL (which she also looked!!!)

[@Thee_iconz]

Now this right here is REAL TALENT Like her voice is incredible, and the stage presence😍😍😍

[@user-uc6ed8zo8e]

I love that she really feels her music barefoot and all even at the britsss!!!!

[@nickarooroo6397]

I absolutely love how she mixes musical elements from the past into her modern takes!

[@flaviuswestfall1718]

BROOO THIS VERSION IS AMAZING HER VOCALS SLAP

[@yunahmayh]

Give her all the Grammys, all the sold out shows. I know I'll be seeing her ASAP! Raye is love! ❤

[@KingKiaXXVII]

SHE BROUGHT A FULL BAND FOR THIS, THIS IS BEYOND AMAZING

[@Ariaraee]

Her vocal precision is so powerful. When the most subtle of notes give me chills, I know I’ve found TALENT!!

[@moua64]

Ok VOCALS. I just discovered her because of this and think she’s great. Love Escapism

[@EmilyMFreeman]

She is so amazing! I hope she always stays true to herself and her style even when she gets hugely famous 😍 I saw her live last week and her show was incredible!

[@markwalker4142]

I was never ever sold on Amy Whinehouse . Mumbled and incoherent 90% of the time . This young woman is the real deal vocally . She articulates her vocals lovely and have a great flexibility of range . Beautiful tone and essentially cool . Being cool is rare in today’s music . People like Marvin Gaye had it . She’s got it .!

[@OfficialNatalieC]

South West London to the WORLDDDDDDD AND BACKK…she’s reppin us good and propaaa😮‍💨✨ We can all get there if she did! You deserve it alll GIRL😍✨shes worked HARD and been through a lot for thiss! Vocals went crazy!

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Lice vocals are unmatched that intro was beautiful

[@nikki_abundant]

So talented!! Her voice is beautiful.

[@user-jp6ow2vt6l]

Every time she does Worth It live i burst into tears! I haven’t felt this way watching and hearing someone sing since Amy Winehouse died!!! Fire!!❤

[@afrodithbgk]

She’s gorgeous and so so talented

[@SomeMadRandomPerson]

Raye is one of those rare gems who is actually a GREAT singer and loves to do her live shows and appearances singing LIVE!!! Her musical prowess is fantastic to see, the way she can seamlessly blend all her songs together in the one performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rorywheeldon1623]

I think this is better than the official video version, I love it it's so... off the cuff! Love you Raye XX

[@user-tf8qf3kb5e]

I'm now hooked on Raye.....such a brilliant voice.

[@kelvinchaves7]

Best new artist and all Grammys ❤

[@rosymess]

oh how i’ve missed when artists were actually artists. i’m so proud of Raye. a true lover of music at heart 🤍

[@han_444]

so happy for her achieving these milestones as an independent artist. truly inspiring

[@NadiaCianca]

I’ve seen her twice live this year and she’s simply incredible!

[@trvce.]

I have never heard of Raye until I came across a random video on Instagram of this performance. Her vocals and style really caught my attention. Now I'm listening to her on Spotify. I wish you all the success Ms. Raye! You gained a new listener and fan in me😊

[@karlzzz1970]

2:43 she’s so adorable😭😭😭😭

[@alantorres9190]

The ending gave me Chills😱!!! Y’all sheee served!!✨✨

[@Chief]

THATS THE BEST INDEPENDENT ARTIST IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW - they pulled this performance together (with the choir and orchestra) with less than 2 days notice 🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@helenwallaker7857]

This woman is soooo talented and deserves all the recognition!!!

[@user-lr6cf5yt2v]

her talent and the band. everyone killed it, unbelievable as always Raye. All my love xo

[@hayleyhession1377]

When she does this style ,it suits her so much , can hear her amazing voice better ❤ amy winehouse vibes same kinda vibe

[@addisonmcatee5624]

I love Raye so much. Its my dream to see her live one day

[@michaels9595]

Definitely a performance and song that makes me want to follow. Amazing

[@lenzylens3482]

One of the rare super talented artist I would love to see live…..amazing she’s just wow just wow

[@weirdowhisper]

YESSS give her the flowers she deserves! 🔥🔥 i saw her performing at a concert. she always sings live and omg gotta tell ya this woman is incredible!! every time she sings escapism or other songs it sounds different. her range is mind blowing. what a talent. also love that she chose to perform worth it this time. one of my favs on her album.

[@issabellasiret]

no words. I'm literally speechless

[@hraddle50]

SOUNDS SIMPLY AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL, HER VOICE,BACKROUND & BAND IS BEST THING I'VE HEARD IN AWHILE ❤❤

[@Tribalking]

She needs to be booked on SNL next #snl @SNL

[@edub9930]

They just had Ice spice instead of her. 🤦🏽‍♂️the world is so unfair

[@tyty__ty]

5 months later but she’s gonna be on SNL 🥹

[@Ndamm-mp3bk]

hey she’s on SNL tonight!!!

[@Tribalking]

@@Ndamm-mp3bk I saw !!!!!!! Omg !!!! Sooo HAPPYYYYYY SHE KILLED IT ! !!

[@Tribalking]

@@tyty__ty soooo HAPPPYYY FOR HER !!!!! She KILLED IT !

[@dlwseattle]

she's great. love her backing band - her tiny desk show is a must see!

[@kcrab24]

Saw her Tuesday night performing in Chicago and had the best time. She’s so personable with her audience and the talent (including the musicians) is just beyond. So happy for her 🖤

[@MrVideoGameDude]

Raye you are doing us so feckin proud, your talent is just shining for all to see 🇬🇧

[@myusernameisnotfound]

Raye of sunshine ☀️ wow!

[@diva4tv]

She is a fantastic performer!!!

[@mckinz]

SHES INSANEEEEE IM SO HAPPY SHE DID WORTH IT

[@MissCMcCafferty]

She’s divine ✨

[@saidycardos2511]

Thanks to bring true artists, RAYE is take breathable

[@romanvgotti1340]

She deserves this moment. She earned this moment. I wish her all the success. ❤️❤️

[@AnaM.F]

So classy…. The world need more artist like her. Had enough millionaire cenários, lights, cheap choreography’s .Bravo Raye!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼

[@sceetsceet03]

Me again: The way she makes the vocals look effortless ❤

[@phoebexxlouise]

She's been slept on so long!!! I get a little happy every time I hear someone playing Escapism

[@naijagal96]

She is such a vibe. Love her artistry.

[@Sadsorrow666]

I see Raye on Saturday oct 14 can’t wait to see her!

[@mariacastillo5625]

What a BREATH OF FRESH AIR!!! Thank you!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jafaely]

Back vocals 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@arianatorres4443]

She is literally the most talented woman I have ever ever ever seen so something that is so in a world and league of her own

[@user-ho3oe2qi6t]

now this is realll music

[@EnigmaQueen]

she is a real queen 👸🏽❤️‍🔥

[@EmmanuelHernandez-ww3wk]

Raye it’s just amazing

[@saidycardos2511]

she killing it!!! amazing voice!!!!

[@divineflygirl]

I’m so happy to see her performing! She is amazing!

[@invisibletolife211]

I saw her Oct. 1st and she was so amazing! I’m so glad her talent is becoming more recognized

[@gabriellas2031]

Thank you for having her she’s so talented !!!

[@anduxx]

I’m OBSESSED! This version, the singing, the VOCALS Jesus lord! The world needs to listen to her

[@facu230]

CHILLS!!! hope this gets more ppl to listen to her music

[@roseplumdrop]

I’m so proud!!

[@design4nyone793]

Top notch quality in vocals and band, which has not been common in the industry in recent years. So this performance makes me feel very appreciative because it's very rare and they must have practiced a lot ❤

[@jowi9274]

she is soo talented I can’t 🫶🏼🥺 love her

[@waricabdallah9585]

soo fucking proud of her. Seeing independent talents thrive is so satisfying. i love her

[@sallybsat351]

She is my best artist right now, soon the whole world will know her…. The BEST…

[@Lance22]

Thank you for inviting her ❤❤