RAYE - Genesis, pt. iii (Live at AIR Studios)

[@thepopfiles4294]

It’s absolutely blows my mind still, that her record company never saw this potential. Like what people are running labels these days? I just listen to music, and even I could tell, this girl is an artist, a proper musician. Last laugh to her. But just imagine all the unsigned talent because labels just want puppets.

[@a.w.4134]

This is the main reason why I (along with many others) gave out of the idea of working in the music industry. I love music, but every single time I tried to pitch raw, talented artists that create great music I always got hit with the “not enough streams” comments. Labels don’t want to invest in you long term, they are only interested in what’s trending/what can make them money right now. Plus you have to be on their good side, if they don’t approve well then that’s it. Raye is one of many, but things turned out good for her in the end. The music industry is a business first mindset but there’s a lot of gatekeeping, bullshit, cliques and all around fuckery that drives music nerds like myself out of it. I would advise artists to stay independent, build your community and develop your art. Sure it’ll take time, but it’s time well invested instead of being on the shelf or waiting for a major label to give you an opportunity. You lose nothing by betting on yourself first and owning 100% of the music YOU make.

[@dewey-cox]

Raye has one of the most triumphant 'told-you-so' stories of recent chart history. Signed to Polydor Records as a teenager, she spent years on pop's periphery, writing songs for Beyoncé and Little Mix, and lending her vocals to top 10 hits by David Guetta and Jax Jones. But her solo material never scaled those heights and, in 2021, she told fans her label was refusing to release her debut album. Dozens of potential hits were "sat in folders collecting dust", she said, while others were being given away to bigger stars "because I am still awaiting confirmation that I am good enough". "I'm done," she concluded, "being a polite pop star."

[@Ashleyunfiltered]

No they did … they did see her potential… however they didn’t BELIVE in her potential and tried to make her into something she didn’t subscribe too which is a big reason most artists go independent

[@PrivateDr]

Labels want someone they can control. If you have talent, they can’t manufacture the talent (and subsequently control you). If you don’t have ghost writers, they have no control over that element. If you don’t have ghost singers, they can’t control that element. On one side, artists can be annoying. Their hyper focus on their creative drive can dehumanize people helping them create their vision (former model and can attest to this), on the other side, bureaucrats and corporate types can be too robotic and stifling. Numbers are one element, but numbers are t everything.

[@Ariel-dv9pp]

AMEN ​@@Ashleyunfiltered

[@ChristaLeah]

I’m just grateful to be alive in the same timeline as Raye. 😭♥️

[@notearsleft217]

SAMEEE its an honor🤗

[@justineryan6858]

Same

[@nostromofidanza1502]

REAL

[@michellecarr3776]

Ditto!! Yes!🎉🎉

[@ko.8742]

I feel like this part of Genisis is the most underrated... it deserves as much love as the other parts, a masterpiece

[@lukelira9857]

Frrr, in my opinion is the best part of the music

[@lesserleeking]

It's not underrated at all. No one can't stand still during this bit ❤

[@gergier-qx6xn]

i didn't get on with part 2 but part 3 is my favourite song of the year

[@theodoraprice5690]

the texture of her voice is so beautiful

[@anneloughlin2480]

A true jazz singer…Amy would have loved her realness

[@janez6077]

personally, my fav part of genesis! she's got such a voice for jazz

[@sarahclose]

so very beautiful, both the music, raye herself and these visuals. god bless the nhs

[@the13nth25]

She sings, you listen! I could never skip a song from Raye. What a talent! GOD!

[@tessajohn-benjamin1073]

Me neither, RAYE is talented!

[@caioleonardo1081]

When I heard her singing this song at the Brit Awards, I thought it would be something different. But the reality is that it was much better than I thought. Big RAYE.

[@titusmcterry514]

This is some hot swinging big band jazz music! All right Raye! You got this girl! Yeah! I love this sensational music and that 17-Piece Big Band Orchestra! They were amazing! Incredible performance! Nailed that song! Nicely done! 🔥🤩🤩🎶🎵🎶👏👏👍❤✨🙂

[@AustenGroupie]

Who's doing it like her????? 🤩

[@_Onlime]

It's so cool you/your team decided to record the BTS of this song. Feels like something very special

[@mabu_wav]

A Raye of Light! 🕯️ Her vocal control and power is admirable, and that 17 piece big band arrangement ?? Everything is so well executed. I'm just glad get to live in the same time as Raye!

[@gilsanchez898]

A collaboration with Amy Winehouse would have been everything

[@aviral5124]

Not just her voice even her looks are amazing...what a beautiful lady. ❤

[@michaelwatson765]

Its a marvel to see a talent like raye

[@Manchestergirl54]

Raye,has an AMAZING voice.Saw her at the O2 Arena.

[@emmashorten]

I absolutely love this! Bringing back REAL music with her extraordinary voice

[@ndikah]

She's everything and more

[@Strive2Thrivein25]

"Awesome" is a term that is so overused that it has lost its impact and meaning. "Awesome" should be reserved for special moments like this - this was AWESOME! ♥

[@michaelbourquin181]

Winehouse is gone, the world filled that musical void ❤️

[@johnleon3877]

I think you are one of the most exciting singers this side of the water and across the pond since the 40s 50s and 60s great music Raye

[@streetsbrook]

And I cannot wait for the next Bond theme - written and performed by RAYE! 😉

[@Littlestephy29]

One of the most talented vocalists of our time right now. Amazing, Raye!!!! you have a gift.

[@johnleon3877]

Raye for Bond up with the greats were YOU belong

[@johnleon3877]

You bring sophistication and a real sexy feel to this arena

[@olggg9740]

Raye single-handedly brought back the roaring 20s

[@CleraRameson]

Oh my God, you are such a successful, hard-working girl. I hope you continue to be successful and determined throughout your life. Let everyone hear this girl. She has the most natural and clear voice I have ever heard in my life. Raye continues to shine like a great light in the music industry, everyone should hear it 🕯️🖤🍷

[@escemi]

Part iii is my favourite part of Genesis. Love this clip!

[@thegirlrotter]

grateful to be alive in the same timeline as Raye

[@up2now]

Fantastic band

[@jeanniemartinez1950]

Heard Raye on the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary and I am Definitely hooked! She is Amazzzzing!!

[@caroltummon1347]

You go girl! You are definitely suited to this genre of music as well!

[@sogallant]

immaculate perfection

[@Empressofthoughts]

I really need songs like this in my life ❤

[@jbelzero.music.]

You're a rare purely talented artist, RAYE. I love you with my whole heart and my whole soul. You're what saved me back in 2023. I love you, mom ❤❤❤

[@honzacertek1564]

In the begining i thought it was some recording from 1900s. Wow she is truly a queen that can do everything

[@mlwhepfiorino3392]

Brilliance! Vocal Liquid Gold 👌

[@koitrl]

Genesis is such a beautiful song. I thorughrouly enjoyed this, keep on making mindblowingly great music RAYE!

[@mms598]

I love her hair sm its so prettyyyy

[@nostromofidanza1502]

Fingers crossed the new album has a few more of these big band pieces!

[@DefiFreakyBoo]

I wish Tony Bennett could hear Raye singing this 🥹.

[@angieferreris7886]

YES!!! THIS.

[@WhatDianaDid]

Never have I ever been so excited for an artist to emerge! GO RAYE! You deserve it all! What a talent! 💌🤟🍀

[@keelinfahy]

i know she’s already big but but she’s gonna be BIG! 🙌

[@krrkrrinsynops]

just as beautiful as her ❤

[@bridgetblain1094]

Love her ❤️ 💕 ♥️ excellent 👌

[@Tonyananas]

07/07 at 7pm love you and Genesis. ❤❤❤❤

[@jacobo241984]

True star ❤

[@lesserleeking]

I took my mum to North Sea Jazz, she said she couldn't believe she would see something like a @raye performance in her lifetime 😢

[@AndreRodrigues-nw1zm]

Waiting for you on 31 August ❤🇵🇹

[@mikemoffett6499]

Amazing talent and a musical genius!!! Keep shining raye ❤️

[@dfayeart]

Thank God for this woman. Love you Raye ❤

[@janedemoce1632]

What in the world! This is so GOOD Raye❤

[@drink8ace]

Thank you.

[@ezayiahrodriguez2259]

I love footage like this 😍

[@Bergatronmusic]

Stunning. 🫶🏼

[@miamorlove3500]

MISS RAYE!!!!!! MAGNIFICENT!!!!😩😩😩🔥🔥🔥

[@terryellsworth5848]

Yes G.P3 is THE real freaking deal!!!🎉🔥🧨🎆 Appreciates Raye's artistry of genre-mixing...but desperately want full song that is solely in this vibe. Or maybe whole album of Swing-Jazz Originals. Cheers 🥂

[@eudelecrode]

THATS PURE ART

[@iantopson]

the most talented artist nowadays

[@rashata]

this is masterpiece 🕯️

[@juliapacheco691]

A STAR

[@antoniomontanha202]

i dont know if this is Old School or New School !! 🥰you have so much fun singing ... Loving it !!! 😉

[@PROD5VE]

i will work on a song with RAYE one day, speaking it into existence 🙏🏼

[@MyLiv69]

I am so in love with Rayes voice ,,and this song ...could listen to it all day looooooong

[@kcbabie]

DO MORE!!!!

[@KelevCachorros]

Beautiful ❤

[@EmeleGibson]

masterpiece of a song

[@mercedessantiago7888]

😊😊😊❤❤❤So soulful!

[@ayllakamilly3925]

I love it

[@olivierdanjard9601]

Incroyable ❤❤❤❤

[@Lutho.m.p]

She is extremely TALENTED AND A HARDWORKING ARTIST ALSO WOMAN ❤

[@Irisheree]

Just perfect, what can i say?

[@annapostovaya]

lets jazz and blues be alive!

[@jaylite3736]

incredible.

[@sashao5395]

She’s my biggest inspiration ❤

[@LAVISHING]

I sent this video to my mom and she loved the jazz Raye! 😊 ❤

[@KINGCANDY-cx2mv]

queen of my 💜

[@thechroniciconic]

It’s astounding her label stifled her. She’s a force to be reckoned with. One of the best vocalists of our time and just incredible. Love you Raye 🥹😭

[@henriquegomes883]

A new Amy!

[@raquelandrade5546]

freaking amazing pround for this to exist loooovveeeee

[@ladychromatica911]

THIS IS WHAT I CALL MUSIC!

[@muriloganzaroli5927]

Bravo 👏

[@LAVISHING]

Absolutely love this!

[@ilama_weeb]

Thank you for sharing the video. I love your work!!!!

[@Vanne004]

Amazing ✨🦆

[@jenObu1]

Fabulous 😍

[@TH-lo8mq]

That run at the end 👏

[@smartcookie1592]

I can't wait to see you live again

[@lilourichard5640]

you have the voice of a goddess !

[@nowayVII]

perfection

[@bishlord9064]

omg yes i've been waiting for this 😭

[@pandorajodara]

brilliant😍😍😍

[@adrianacandia7301]

Love your music!

[@ronmcmillan5163]

You belong with me

[@KenKen-qb3br]

Raye jazz album please 🙏 a dream

[@genohall2235]

Simply Amazing…🙏🏾🎧🎵🎶🎧

[@rayestan_]

I can't wait when RAYE makes a Jazz album!!

[@Yandy_x]

I love this so much ❤❤

[@Munditochulo]

Woooooow exactly what my cats reaction is on the left !