RAYE Sings 'Escapism.', Lewis Capaldi, and Amy Winehouse in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

RAYE recently released her debut album, 'My 21st Century Blues', and both proud fans and new listeners have her heartfelt songs on replay. RAYE's voice is smooth like butter, so listening to her sing timeless artists like Nat King Cole, Amy Winehouse, and Cyndi Lauper transports you to another world. Listen as RAYE reveals the stories behind her new music and what it's was like working with Lewis Capaldi- only on ELLE.
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[@williamharvey7297]

Talented, polite, funny and beautiful queen. We have no choice but to support her.

[@sarajaksic2928]

THIS !! Love her! ❤,and you for saying that lol

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

Then you definitely need to support to Ava max, Zara Larsson, Zayn Malik, Adam Lambert , brendon urie, lady Gaga.. because they all are so talented and beautiful. Raya also talented

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

Lana del Rey too

[@percyvendetta]

PERIODT

[@nix3081]

@@user-uh1dd2jb2p 3 sneaks

[@RealRenier]

Her voice literally screams CALMNESS ❤😭

[@skibiditoiletrizz322]

1.6k likes and no replies, lemme change that ❤

[@RealRenier]

@@skibiditoiletrizz322 ur so precious, bless ur soul. thank u ❤❤

[@skibiditoiletrizz322]

@@RealRenier omg that’s so sweet tysm ❤️😭

[@RealRenier]

@@skibiditoiletrizz322 always 🤸🏾‍♂️❤

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@@RealRenier 🥹

[@LMusicloverKi09]

Raye is such a ray of a sunshine and her voice is like literally flawless, I love her! She's beautiful

[@oliviasonline]

I’ll be the one to say it… she’s a RAYE of sunshine! 😭

[@reyz6222]

World is still sleeping on her lol and I hate it...

[@bemdanlif]

When she said „Amy“ you could see the sadness in her eyes. Thinking of how Amy’s journey went. RIP. I don’t know why but to me Raye has something I’ve last seen on Amy. She’s strikes me as an old soul, vulnerable and incredibly talented. I’d love to hear more Amy covers from her.

[@orionandacrylics5684]

Right! Ever since the first time I saw her I've been like "she really reminds me of Amy winehouse"

[@anashit91]

You should listen to Celeste - same sadness and vocal character as Amy. But yeah, love Raye and totally see that in her as well!

[@starrr365]

​@@anashit91yess any fan of amy and raye should listen to celeste

[@Heaven10Earth]

IF U SEEK AMY?

[@ananyasahay]

esp cause she struggled w substance abuse as well

[@quandotenhotempo]

She singing Back to Black just so beautiful I love her voice! 💖

[@KM-up1sv]

I want a full version of back to black 😭

[@ruben4788]

Her voice is so silky and smooth... I love her so much ❤️

[@thecoldscoop]

That's teeww! 2

[@dela_elizabeth]

When she says, "I'm proud of my album" with a big smile 🥹🩷

[@ellaboy4189]

Raye is just so talented! Her voice is so powerful and sweet at the same time. But also she seems to be a very nice and sweet person, plus she’s gorgeous!!!

[@Heaven10Earth]

✌🏻

[@d0.rA123]

Raye singing Amy Winehouse is perfection

[@kyliedee6079]

Her presence is ASMR. Love you Raye.

[@lucys7311]

So accurate

[@yassmine2357]

She gives off Amy Winehouse vibes 💓💓

[@ReydiantReality]

But the way she sings in her own style and you can still hear exactly what song it is. That’s such a gift and a talent. I love this chick, easy much!

[@martychambers8927]

Her label should have stuck her to one sound they lost

[@IToraino]

She deserves this moment. So proud of her.

[@sluttsanonymous]

you can just tell she loves music so much and is extremely passionate it. she’s a rare talent

[@BelikeAngel1121]

Her album has to be one of the most vulnerable albums I've ever heard. Truly love her!

[@alxndr27]

She has such an old school jazz voice you can really hear it when she sings Nat King Cole and Jill Scott ❤️😭

[@holsgr]

the moment she emulates Amy at 4:54: literally WOW😲😍 she's so similar to Amy in terms of talent and physical aspects. I'm so impressed recently by her two performances at Coachella, those were amazing and I've enjoyed so much.

[@MashArtOfficial]

Her voice is effortlessly beautiful

[@tylacloete7549]

She is becoming my favourite singer. I just had to watch this!

[@roxdaphe]

I’ve never rooted so hard for an artist as hard as I’m rooting for this woman 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahmank9577]

When she sang back to black she really reminded me so much of Amy whine house

[@rosymess]

so proud of you, Raye! & if you haven’t already, go stream *My 21st Century Blues* & support this angel! you won’t regret it. the best album i’ve listened to in a while-so much passion + love in every song.

[@levantmixes]

I wanna see her sing jazz songs more

[@zanti551]

ughh her speaking and singing voice are both PERFECTTT

[@marvaster]

She’s like a sister of Amy Winehouse, beautiful smile, gorgeous looks and an incredible voice.

[@SIRCTRL]

I’m so glad , she’s glowing cause she’s been waiting so long for this moment to release music and her debut album 😭🤍

[@malwina3064]

such an unique voice and she's so sweet!

[@jackmessent3490]

Great video ELLE! Thank you for keeping me entertained! You can never have enough of Song Association

[@ELLE]

Thank you for watching! 💕

[@maguicontrera9559]

I didn't know about her until I heard escapism and just like that it became one of my favorites albums ever. Every song is so unique and with such an amazing backstory and her voice, oh boy her voice is heavenly

[@chaimaamlouk]

Raye is really so underrated. I started listening to her since "You don't know me" era 6 years ago and she has so many beautiful EDM songs: Regardless, Tequila, Secrets... I hope she gets the recognition she deserves. Her album, her genre and voice are unbeatable. Love from Tunisia 🇹🇳❤

[@myriamcisse4814]

She is one of the only english singer I know who’s accent can be heard when she sings and I love it 💖

[@jeanlouis358]

Raye’s voice is so beautiful and calm, love this woman 🤍

[@rockstarbenjamin02]

She's so sister like I love her 😭

[@bells176]

SO SISTER!

[@BeatrizSouza-zh7jz]

Im so proud of raye and how far shes come. I just know shes gonna be one of the biggest stars of this century

[@EmeleGibson]

excited to see rayes future in the industry, she’s so unbelievably talented

[@traviswilkins1965]

7:43 Oh, and by the way... "Escapism" is _your_ song on the last one. That would have been your own first solo hit that went number one in the Billboard.

[@cvlro.]

she’s just so real. i love her.

[@phuongng5919]

Now I want a full back to black cover by Raye

[@Lpr04100]

I love Raye so much ! Such a genuine and kind artist

[@surmelita]

I’ve never been so captivated by an artist so much since the first time I heard Amy Winehouse and instantly fell in love with her voice, her personality and her unique artistry. Thanks for Raye and for her talent. She remind me of Amy so much, we needed a true artist like her! ❤

[@pearnpt]

10 years to release her debut album...TT oh I'm so happy for her. LOVE the album Worth It and Hard Out Here are my fav tracks rn.

[@55555gino]

She’s incredible. That album is a masterpiece

[@sydgotvibes1045]

her voice is so beautiful

[@Justin_isslpng]

She has a very beautiful tone! Raye the woman that you are 🤌🏽

[@safochristian]

I love her...she's literally perfect

[@shabnumqureshi6241]

I LOVE HOW SHE DOESN'T LOOSE HER BRITISH ACCENT WHILE SINGING...MOST PEOPLE FAKE ACCENT WHILE SINGING BUT SHE'S SO REAL AND AUTHENTIC❤🌸

[@urbanzs]

lose* & it's not faking

[@sivanhamis3715]

She is so talented! It was so fun to watch it! Thank you for bringing her 🙏🍓

[@okechukwudaniel9080]

Even while speaking her voice has so much depth

[@nonamenoname2244]

Black Mascara is a perfect song. Raye not only exudes illustrious talent, but the level of dedication she has to her craft is insane. Much respect and can't wait to see what she treats us with next.

[@evelynation1207]

Raye is not what I expected her to be at all!! She's so authentic and sweet. Such talent.

[@kiteride8674]

I love Raye so much. My 21st Century Blues is truly amazing.

[@emanuelcarvalho8510]

she has such a warming aura around her love those kind of people

[@isobelkennedy6731]

She reminds me so much of a modern Amy Winehouse 😆, can't wait to see more for you Raye 💗💗💗

[@thecavalieryouth]

My new favourite artist. My 21st Century Blues is an incredible, fully realised body of work that I've been listening to over and over... And over.

[@nitabsw33t]

Also I love that she uses her accent when she sings!

[@honey.615]

didn’t really know her so much but I just fell in love with her whole personality and her as a persona. She seems so nice and down to earth, I’m definitely gonna give a chance to more of her songs

[@alexisa7284]

LOOK AT HER NOW😭 so proud of her growth and journey!!!

[@rehnaanliker5931]

Her voice is lottery like butter melting over toast

[@ridalaamoumi6515]

I love her so much. It’s about time that she gets the recognition she deserves and she’s been working hard for. These are the artists that actually deserve our support and the media’s attention. Make sure you go listen to her album. You won’t be disappointed.

[@okechukwudaniel9080]

Love the way she speaks, sort of voice you hear and just know the singing will be heavenly.

[@bkmrs]

Raye of sunshine ! Love her & i'm so happy that she gets the love she deserves for her amazing album

[@damiendalgaard5524]

Ive just been to paris and seeing her live was beyond my greated expectations. Such a great performance, amazing vocals and what an incredibly sweet and loving woman she is. ❤️

[@oc5939]

Raye's album is incredible, front to back. Beautiful writing, singing and musicianship. Love her! 🔥💕

[@tofreedom__4891]

Love love loveeeeee this. Have been having her album on repeat🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sakshiag0506]

It's so refreshing that she sang *The Boy is Mine* I'm in love with that song ever since I heard Mercedes sing that in Glee

[@foxkocreates]

Amazing. So glad to see RAYE gettin the recognition she deserves. Loved her since Decline, The Line and Breaking News.

[@sierra_2016]

I love being here to see Raye get the press she deserves I love her and can’t wait to see all she has to give to the world ❤❤

[@jarvishead560]

so happy she’s on the scene. her album is amazing. it’s in my daily plays

[@joaobenzecry]

She is the best! One of the most well rounded artists out there in the music industry, she truly can master anything! I discovered her through escapism and gained a new favorite artist

[@elder7293]

I just knew she would sing Amy like.. Amy 😍

[@LAVISHING]

This is amazing my friend! Glad to see you on here!

[@kingakukuc4113]

I want so many cover from Raye now! So much tallent! I love her ❤️

[@peterjo3174]

she is such a queen and even though i'm ten years late to know her it's not late to start supporting her all the way through her journey

[@willow6669]

I could listen to her beautiful voice for hours i love her so much

[@Onglauh]

her voice is so soulful and soothing

[@salvtorerj]

I love her whole album. I listened to escapism just last weekend and became immediately obsessed with her. ❤

[@PistachioDean]

I love this resurgence of jazz inspired artists

[@BFFR5150]

SHE DESERVES ALL THE FREAKING SUCESS IN THE WORLD🙏🏼❤️

[@lucaslol7962]

I could honestly listen to her talk for HOURS

[@EboJ13]

Raye is amazing! Love to see her on here. I love how rich her knowledge of music is.

[@ganiuharuna8169]

Her accent😍😍😍. I'm imagining dua lips and her on a song together

[@JulyMoon82]

She has such a rich tone and texture to both her speaking and singing voice. I've recently learned of her, and I'm completely taken by her talent. I wish her much continued success.

[@creativemeblue645]

I’m wanna give her a hug her energy is niceeee 😭😭😭

[@whatever5922]

She’s stunning

[@angelaorteega]

I NEED A RAYE COVER FOR EVERY SINGLE SONG SHE SANG IN THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@sydgrows]

not me wanting a full cover of every song she just sang

[@JaRoJoCT1021]

TOTALLY buying this album now!❤

[@TheAkimarie]

YES! Such a talented person who deserves the entire world!

[@mikahist4155]

She is so lovely in every day, top creative, smart, funny..warmhearted, beautiful. So happy she fought for her way of expression. Love, emi

[@neoxenia7014]

She seems like a beautiful soul, looking forward to seeing her future creations.

[@mariahomicron2000]

When she talked about Amy, tears came to my eyes.. Raye is a very promising new artist.

[@TheNicolas301]

I'm so excited I'm seeing her in novemberrrrrrrr

[@kamnabhatia50]

Her voice omg so beautiful ❤️

[@Rawbeauty00]

I met her at Rough Trade in Nottingham and OMG she is the sweetest, most humble, most down to earth, most appreciative lady ever!! she took the time to talk to everyoneee and shes soo beautiful inside and out, deserves all the success more than anyone 🥰

[@gemcockrell]

Me too!

[@fikrihendriawan]

Love her calmness ❤️

[@brunodossantosmoura607]

Such a lovely artist!!! Gotta love Raye ❤

[@VTpieface1029]

WE NEEEEDDD A FULL COVER OF BACK TO BLACK OH MY DAYYYSSSS

[@inanotheruniverse8133]

you've found a new fan with your album release, you rock any genre, Raye!!

[@samantarizzi248]

Wonderful RAYE ❤I love her! Thanks ELLE :)