I don’t know if I told y’all but a few weeks ago I went to see Raye live in concert in Stl. I made a whole thing of it, actually, ended up staying at a hotel that I’d been eyeing for a long while. Prior to going to the show, I’d listen to a few, one, song(s) off Raye’s album My 21st Century Blues, but I hadn’t listened to enough songs to actually go to a show. However when has common sense ever stopped me in regards to music? I’ve been obsessed with the album ever since, she recently dropped a version of the album Live at Royal Albert Hall with The heritage Orchestra. I have to force myself to listen to other music, but baybee, this is it.

Also, sidenote, I was front row of the show, off the left but front row nonetheless. That’s a dangerous place to be when you don’t actually know the lyrics to any songs, but I just knew I’d love the show. Tell you what, I go see her right now, and I’m singing my little heart out. Adlibs and all! Fun fact, as I write this, escapism just started.

Are you a fan of Raye?

Tristan Jonez.