The theme of “the black dress” in the first half of the album is so significant It symbolises her going out to forget But also mourning what she has lost Who she was before the incidents But it then becomes a symbol of the strength to move on and go out through all the emotional turmoil and not let anyone silence you The little black dress is slick and simple but bc of its design it draws attention, it’s up to the person in it to have the confidence not to care about what other people’s opinions are and love it Basically her having to love herself regardless of what people say about her, whether it be her ex-label, ex-boyfriend, future companions, fake friends, etc.
this is such a good analogy. I wish she'd worn a black dress on the cover, but I mean - I guess she took it off by the end of the album, so that's why she's no more wearing it.
On the cover she’s seen as a young girl running away from old executive men from the industry specifically her old label She uses a barricade of instruments to keep them out, symbolising how the music helped drown out their doubt and control The little girl is wearing shoes that are too big for her which means she shrinks herself and becomes the little girl she used to be when she’s scared and also how the little girl with dreams that she was has big shoes to fill and that she’s got to go through some things to get there The little girl is wearing a black skirt which is not yet the Black Dress showing she has potential who she wants to become and also that she hasn’t gone through the things that make the Black Mascara run into her black designer and make her the person in the first half of the album She’s also wearing an unstained white shirt that could symbolise her purity and innocence before the Ice Cream Man (and others) made her Black Mascara run
The way that I've been listening to RAYE since 2017 and never gave up on her, makes me really proud that my underrated artist finally gets some recognition for all the work that she puts into her music. It's an amazing feeling! Cannot wait for her next project. She is incredibly talented!
I CLICKED THIS VIDEO FASTER THAN MY LOVER'S TEXT MESSAGE OMG. Love that you two cohesively reacted because darlin', RAYE'S body of work is spectacular! The album really is outstanding with each ride of emotion upon track per track. Continue to support the artist y'all! IT'S OURS OMG!
This was one of the best debut albums i have ever head and i have also been a fan of rayes since you dont know me haha. Thank you guys for reacting to this!
i have never heard about raye before this album dropped and everyone was talking about it so i decided to listen to it and omg, she's an AMAZING fucking artist, this will end up being one of the best albuns of 2023 for sure
20:39 I’m pretty new to your reactions, but I love how y’all analyze. I’ve been working on sobriety and Rayes singing in Mary Jane and your reflections make me feel so seen
Raye is so talented it's insane that polydor wouldn't let her release an album. Happy that she is out of that situation. I think she wrote Last Summer with Zara Larsson that is on the summer edition of Poster Girl. Ice Cream Man really breaks my heart.
she’s actually well known in the music industry. she’s penned with beyoncé before as well, i’m just happy she know is getting global recognition with the public. cannot wait for her career to continue climbing !
I love the analysis you guys do on each album, apart from the connection you have, it's something so amazing, you guys are amazing. this album is perfect
this album is absolutely amazing. need to see it live. feel like you guys would actually LOVE mahalia, she has a great vibe!! my fave of hers is “wish i missed my ex” & “no reply”
this album is honestly one of the most beautiful gifts of 2023! Love raye, love you gauys as well. Your videos just give me enrgy to keep on. And you guys are so cuteeee haha, keep up with the good work
I really want to thank u for seeing her listen to her and feel her .. she is an artistic truly special one 💖 .. cant wait to hear her new things .. and thank u for let us enjoying her with u
mary jane is so underrated!! it’s my favorite of the tracks even tho it’s one of the less show-stopping songs, it just scratches my brain in all the right places
Album of the year contender, will definitely be up for all the awards! You guys should react to Little Simz album that came out at the end of last year called No Thank You… another AOTY contender imo, I think you guys will dig the music/lyrics/accent… British hip hop/rap at its best (along with her last album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert). 👍🏼🔥
I'm so glad 😊 she's has one of the best Album so far... she's has been kept under the rock she even wrote Beyonce Bigger of the Black is King/lion 🦁 Album...you can check it out and see her pengame!
Have you guys watched her sing “IceCream Man”, live on The Jimmy Kimmel Show? If not, it’s a must see! Her vocals are off the chart! Multi Grammy Winner of 2023 ~ Raye♥️
Buss it down reminds me of that one movie on BET where from a young age the little girl was always getting her hair done and it was a pool day and her mama was iron combing her hair and she went outside after it finished getting pressed on for her to be pushed into the water and her hair became frizzy. Years later she shaved off her hair and she was dancing in the living room cuz she finally felt less stressed after things were going bad with her husband and her hair wasn't her linch pin anymore
I might be just me, but when the beat changes in escapism a little before Raye starts with "lipstick smudge like..." The background vocals kinda sound like she's saying "deny, deny, deny, deny"
"My 21st Century Blues" timestamps 👠🎻🎷 Introduction. 1:59 Oscar Winning Tears. 2:28 Hard Out Here. 5:26 Black Mascara. 8:21 Escapism. 12:24 Mary Jane. 15:53 The Thrill Is Gone. 20:53 Ice Cream Man. 24:05 Flip a Switch. 26:07 Body Dysmorphia. 30:01 Environmental Anxiety. 33:02 Five Star Hotels. 35:54 Worth It. 38:41 Buss It Down. 41:38 Fin. 42:53
After hearing you talk about "Black Mascara" I just wanted to let you know that this song is about being drugged and taken advantage of by her ex so your interpretation is very close actually and the meaning is very linked to the production.
The way I almost let this album slip past me cause I thought she was another industry plant or whatever… I’m never doing that again cause it’s the way I can’t stop playing this album😭😭😭 thank you and everyone other reaction channel for putting me on cause if not I would’ve never made it here
Love this reaction!!!! When you guys will release the reaction of Witness by Katy? This album is nothing but fantastic (in my opinion). kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷
I lied. Five Star Hotels is NOT a filler. Every song on this album is amazing! - Jullian
This song grew on me so much it’s like one of those I listen to the most now lol
im glad! cause that song is gas lol
I’m glad you came to your senses😂
Lol, same
It’s the best song
It deserves a Grammy
The SCAMMYS don’t deserve her.
I agree. She slayed especially with black mascara DANG
simply
Absolutely!
It does!
I’m promoting her nonstop to my friends and my classmates LMAO
Yesssss!!!
Same here-- I feel like her manager- she is a complete powerhouse
She's so underrated like I'm so obsessed with this album it's insane
This was such a good debut album. No skips
"I'm gonna try not to sing" next second "ALL OF MY DIAMONDS ARE DRIPPIN ON HIM" Hahahahahahahahah
this album is so freaking GOOD! Raye deserves all the recognition and success she is such a talented artist.
The theme of “the black dress” in the first half of the album is so significant
It symbolises her going out to forget
But also mourning what she has lost
Who she was before the incidents
But it then becomes a symbol of the strength to move on and go out through all the emotional turmoil and not let anyone silence you
The little black dress is slick and simple but bc of its design it draws attention, it’s up to the person in it to have the confidence not to care about what other people’s opinions are and love it
Basically her having to love herself regardless of what people say about her, whether it be her ex-label, ex-boyfriend, future companions, fake friends, etc.
this is such a good analogy. I wish she'd worn a black dress on the cover, but I mean - I guess she took it off by the end of the album, so that's why she's no more wearing it.
On the cover she’s seen as a young girl running away from old executive men from the industry specifically her old label
She uses a barricade of instruments to keep them out, symbolising how the music helped drown out their doubt and control
The little girl is wearing shoes that are too big for her which means she shrinks herself and becomes the little girl she used to be when she’s scared and also how the little girl with dreams that she was has big shoes to fill and that she’s got to go through some things to get there
The little girl is wearing a black skirt which is not yet the Black Dress showing she has potential who she wants to become and also that she hasn’t gone through the things that make the Black Mascara run into her black designer and make her the person in the first half of the album
She’s also wearing an unstained white shirt that could symbolise her purity and innocence before the Ice Cream Man (and others) made her Black Mascara run
@@handsomemahlambi I only now realized it's not actually Raye but her little sister
@@plamenasiniye I’m guessing she’s placed there as RAYE like how they make little siblings play a younger version of a character in shows
Oh i love this interpretation
that "champa-gne"... God bless your souls 🤣🤣
Top 5:
1. Five Star Hotels
2. Escapism
3. Hard Out Here
4. Oscar Winning Tears
5. Black Mascara
Literally this in that order 😂 this literally how I listen to the album.
At the end of Escapism. she references Black Mascara.
“Other Than This 4/4 Kick Drum Poundin’ In My Head”
The way that I've been listening to RAYE since 2017 and never gave up on her, makes me really proud that my underrated artist finally gets some recognition for all the work that she puts into her music. It's an amazing feeling! Cannot wait for her next project. She is incredibly talented!
Ty for supporting her music since then. I wish I knew about her
Timestamps:
1:58 - Introduction.
2:27 - Oscar Winning Tears.
5:26 - Hard Out Here.
8:19 - Black Mascara.
12:23 - Escapism. (feat. 070 Shake)
15:52 - Mary Jane.
20:53 - The Thrill Is Gone.
24:05 - Ice Cream Man.
26:06 - Flip A Switch.
30:01 - Body Dysmorphia.
33:02 - Environmental Anxiety.
35:53 - Five Star Hotels. (feat. Mahalia)
38:41 - Worth It.
41:37 - Buss It Down.
42:54 - Fin.
I CLICKED THIS VIDEO FASTER THAN MY LOVER'S TEXT MESSAGE OMG. Love that you two cohesively reacted because darlin', RAYE'S body of work is spectacular! The album really is outstanding with each ride of emotion upon track per track. Continue to support the artist y'all! IT'S OURS OMG!
This album is on repeat ! Raye is an incredible songwritter, singer and artist
she really is !
This was one of the best debut albums i have ever head and i have also been a fan of rayes since you dont know me haha. Thank you guys for reacting to this!
i have never heard about raye before this album dropped and everyone was talking about it so i decided to listen to it and omg, she's an AMAZING fucking artist, this will end up being one of the best albuns of 2023 for sure
When I tell you I WAS WAITING for this 😭😭❤️❤️😍 the whole album is a MASTERPIECE 🤝 thank you for reacting you guys 🤞❤️
SAME!!!
20:39 I’m pretty new to your reactions, but I love how y’all analyze. I’ve been working on sobriety and Rayes singing in Mary Jane and your reflections make me feel so seen
Listen when I say that Five Star Hotel is a BOP and lives in my head rent free
Feel free to play it in a car at night
this album deserves AOTY
When I tell u. I listened to Ice Cream Man and the chills I had!!!!! I feel like I’ve been waiting for a artist like her for forever.
Raye is so talented it's insane that polydor wouldn't let her release an album. Happy that she is out of that situation. I think she wrote Last Summer with Zara Larsson that is on the summer edition of Poster Girl. Ice Cream Man really breaks my heart.
she’s actually well known in the music industry. she’s penned with beyoncé before as well, i’m just happy she know is getting global recognition with the public. cannot wait for her career to continue climbing !
thank you! thank you for introducing me to such a masterpiece
who’s here after they crowned it album of the year ⁉️
Top 5:
Black Mascara✨✨✨✨✨
Flip A Switch✨✨✨✨✨
Five Star Hotel✨✨✨✨
Hard Out Here✨✨✨✨
Escapism ✨✨✨✨
GRAMMY WINNING TIER OF AN ALBUM ❤
This album is WOW. Especially for a debut. Pure talent
I love the analysis you guys do on each album, apart from the connection you have, it's something so amazing, you guys are amazing. this album is perfect
this album is absolutely amazing. need to see it live. feel like you guys would actually LOVE mahalia, she has a great vibe!! my fave of hers is “wish i missed my ex” & “no reply”
Been following Raye since 2016 (You Don’t Know Me) and I can’t contain my joy and pride for her and her amazing work! AOTY caliber for sure!
Raye is such an incredible artist I´m so happy you both are reacting to her debut album!!!
this album is honestly one of the most beautiful gifts of 2023! Love raye, love you gauys as well. Your videos just give me enrgy to keep on. And you guys are so cuteeee haha, keep up with the good work
Top Five
Ice cream man
Hard out here
Worth it
Oscar winning tears
Flip a switch
I love this album
I legit can't believe you guys are doing this album, I just discovered her like a week ago and i play it everyday
I really want to thank u for seeing her listen to her and feel her .. she is an artistic truly special one 💖 .. cant wait to hear her new things .. and thank u for let us enjoying her with u
mary jane is so underrated!! it’s my favorite of the tracks even tho it’s one of the less show-stopping songs, it just scratches my brain in all the right places
I was about to recommend you guys do an album reaction to this album and I come across this video. I am so happy.
Album of the year contender, will definitely be up for all the awards! You guys should react to Little Simz album that came out at the end of last year called No Thank You… another AOTY contender imo, I think you guys will dig the music/lyrics/accent… British hip hop/rap at its best (along with her last album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert). 👍🏼🔥
YES THANK YOU, SHE DESERVES EVERYTHING
The fact that I was about to comment on a different video for you guys to react to this album ahhh very excited!!
Just wow. Your coments about the album was so deep. I loved!
Album of the Yeeeeeear. She has to be new best artist at the Grannies this years
I love the way they support each other
Such a beautiful album! Been on repeat since it dropped
Great album! i loved it, I haven’t enjoy an albums since Fine Line. Oscar winning tears is definitely one of my favs
I'm so glad 😊 she's has one of the best Album so far... she's has been kept under the rock she even wrote Beyonce Bigger of the Black is King/lion 🦁 Album...you can check it out and see her pengame!
Y’all should get into Mahalia! She’s a lyrical goddess. You will understand why Raye chose her to feature!
Obsessed with this album! Amazing reaction as always🥰
sooo obsessed with this album
“I’m going to try not to sing.” 😃
*proceeds to go off*
Your explanation of each song… on point. The album blew me away.
guys!!! raye is releasing her new single "Genesis." on June 7th and from the snippets its going to be a insane song PLEASE REACTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
THIS ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE
The way yall breakdown an album is so beautiful and clever 🔥😍
I’m so glad that Raye is receiving all the love and valoración she deserves 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️ she’s SO AMAZING AND TALENTED! 💘
SHAM-PAG-NAE I LOVE IT hahahahah
I just love y’all your reactions give me life 😂🫶🏻
Always loved raye so much!! Everyone should also check out her sister as well! She’s so good too! áB with distant place and you do you to name some 💜
“Im gonna try not to sing”
“ALL OF MY DIAMONDS-“
ive never been so excited, ive been waiting YEARS for her debut album
it’s such a good album and deserves so many awards ❤❤
Have you guys watched her sing “IceCream Man”, live on The Jimmy Kimmel Show? If not, it’s a must see! Her vocals are off the chart! Multi Grammy Winner of 2023 ~
Raye♥️
Lovin this! You should also react to her Brit Awards live performance. Amazing!
SUCH a good debut, high up there with madison beers, and flos ep
This is my favorite album of this year 💜😭
Nobody:
Jullian: CHAMPAGNE
No skips ❤️🤍🎹
Black mascara is about someone she loved spiking her drink
Buss it down reminds me of that one movie on BET where from a young age the little girl was always getting her hair done and it was a pool day and her mama was iron combing her hair and she went outside after it finished getting pressed on for her to be pushed into the water and her hair became frizzy. Years later she shaved off her hair and she was dancing in the living room cuz she finally felt less stressed after things were going bad with her husband and her hair wasn't her linch pin anymore
Wanna go partying with you lads! Or karaoke 😂❤ glad you love our Raye 🇬🇧
Raye should see this pleaseeeee🙏🏿😭
SHE WROTE A STORY
Body dysmorphia reminded me of the sound of fka twigs! I wonder if she was inspired by her at all
I was doing chores
I gotta sit down now
I’M HERE
I’M HERE
I’M HERE
WE UP
BABYYYY this is AOTY material
I might be just me, but when the beat changes in escapism a little before Raye starts with "lipstick smudge like..." The background vocals kinda sound like she's saying "deny, deny, deny, deny"
She deserves everything
this album deserves a grammy its insane
Oh y’all
Do yourselves a favour and play Buss It Down into CHURCH GIRL by Beyoncé
Church girls really getting down😭🙌🏽❤️🔥
My Top 5:
1. Escapism
2. Five Star Hotels
3. Black Mascara
4. Flip A Switch
5. Hard Out Here
The way I didn't see the connections between song titles until now
You should react to Kelela's new album "Raven". It's a masterpiece
Deserves a GRAMMY
"My 21st Century Blues" timestamps
👠🎻🎷
Introduction. 1:59
Oscar Winning Tears. 2:28
Hard Out Here. 5:26
Black Mascara. 8:21
Escapism. 12:24
Mary Jane. 15:53
The Thrill Is Gone. 20:53
Ice Cream Man. 24:05
Flip a Switch. 26:07
Body Dysmorphia. 30:01
Environmental Anxiety. 33:02
Five Star Hotels. 35:54
Worth It. 38:41
Buss It Down. 41:38
Fin. 42:53
Thank you!!♥️♥️
Like I’m surprised this isn’t pinned
@@Andyyoureastar I don't think anyone saw it 😅
ice cream man is literally so good
“A story”
Yes❤️
U should react to Masego Lady Lady album 🔥✨🎷 also Masego Studying Abroad Extended Stay EP ✨🔥
After hearing you talk about "Black Mascara" I just wanted to let you know that this song is about being drugged and taken advantage of by her ex so your interpretation is very close actually and the meaning is very linked to the production.
The way I almost let this album slip past me cause I thought she was another industry plant or whatever… I’m never doing that again cause it’s the way I can’t stop playing this album😭😭😭 thank you and everyone other reaction channel for putting me on cause if not I would’ve never made it here
wtf 😭
ICB I MISSED THIS WTF
Love this reaction!!!! When you guys will release the reaction of Witness by Katy? This album is nothing but fantastic (in my opinion). kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷
react to jessie murph’s mixtape ‘drowning’ !!!
what happened to ryan & they leave are just SOME honorable mentions i literally love her
React to Mahalia's "Love and Compromise" album, please
OMG YES YES YES
Please react to Her EP, Euphoric Sad Songs, is AMAZING a introducing to her style 💕 she ate
NICEEEE!!!!!
Y’all should def check out the Normani version of flip a switch >>
TOP 5:
😭🥹😋💗💗💗💗
Body Dysmorphia
Oscar Winning Tears
Escapism
Hard Out Here
5 Star High Hotel