Real Talk with RAYE - album My 21 Century Blues, Ice Cream Man, Escapism, exposing music industry

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Жыл бұрын

Singer/songwriter Raye came in for a Lowkey Deep interview on the 18th of October. I was definitely overrunning my time slot with her, just because what she had to say was crazy interesting! She told me, for example, how her label massively screwed her over, forcing her to work for other artists instead of her own, about the unfair treatment of mostly female vocalists in the dance industry, and her journey of finally setting herself free to create her very first album, My 21 Century Blues, after working in the music industry for over 10 years.
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@rjs2035 Жыл бұрын

She needs to write a book on the music industry

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Word!

@goldenretriever5140 Жыл бұрын

as a singer, why write a book when you can write and sing an album

@rjs2035 Жыл бұрын

@@goldenretriever5140 I definitely get what you’re saying, and she definitely achieved that already with this new album. I just want a Raye memoir/autobiography at this point, but if her independent discography ends up doing that to the full extent that’s even better!

@MrNanah38 Жыл бұрын

There are many books already out there about this topic

@ronj9933 Жыл бұрын

She needs to do the theme song for the next Bond movie. Who’s with me?

@dice6338 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@antoniomiguel0 Жыл бұрын

when she stopped making songs just to sell shes getting her first global hit as lead artist and one of the best songs I ever heard, she deserves this success. I loved this interview, a lot of really good questions

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Antonio 🥹🫶🏽

@victoryazsecret Жыл бұрын

After seeing interviewers ask: "How long can you go without your phone?", I'm so glad to see interviews like these still exist. I could listen to her all day.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

You are the sweetest, thank you 🥰!!

@atlassasha Жыл бұрын

fuck yes. new icon. artists like her and Rina are the future. so happy to see these women be unapologetic and disruptive.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

✨YAAAAASSSS ✨

@atlassasha Жыл бұрын

@@lowkeydeep f the labels!!!

@joeromeo3436 Жыл бұрын

The girl is just real. Spits lyrics that just seem 2 be the soundtrack of my life. Can't get enough of her artistry. Get your money RAYE, you deserve it!!

@lauradua444 Жыл бұрын

it's so crazy to me that she was never considered talented enough to put an album out. i haven't been this excited for an artist to put out an album for a long time

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Same over here - I was flabbergasted 😳!

@luiqiespinosa Жыл бұрын

The label didn’t think she was marketable which is so stupid. Akon/La Reid Dropped Lady Gaga before she became big. But she never gave up and someone else believed in her. Same will happen with Raye. When you let artists do their own thing. Magic happens.

@Daniel-tl6hx Жыл бұрын

she reminds me so much of amy winehouse honestly, her speaking voice, mannerisms its unreal

@nikki2178 Жыл бұрын

I can’t stop seeing any in her

@lukeb2030 Жыл бұрын

Best interview I’ve watched in a long time! I love RAYE and her new music, you done an amazing job with this interview too!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Oh nooo that is SO sweet of you, seriously! THANK YOU 🥹🫶🏽

@hasoforsoundmoney5437 Жыл бұрын

Fantasy interview 🙌 Raye: “This industry makes you feel like you don’t have a choice. There are a lot of people and a lot of systems firmly “cemented” in place and can’t be altered”. Not just the music industry, our whole monetary system fosters the same culture, takes away the savings of hard working people and locks them into the rat race. Congratulations on being rebellious in holding true to your principles and becoming independent. Even if you don’t own any, you are a Bitcoiner 💪 The ultimate form of self-sovereignty and savings that can’t be taken away by any third party. I bet if u made your album available for Bitcoin the Bitcoin community wd be all over it, especially given your personal journey. Congratulations again and all the best!

@mitsorobazona7187 Жыл бұрын

She’s so intelligent, humble and down to earth

@Amira_em Жыл бұрын

She remind me so much of Amy Winehouse it’s crazy even when she speaks, she’s just gorgeous

@8lZXX Жыл бұрын

I just Googled her because she reminded me of myself, turned out she’s a scorpio toooooo wtf. Love the interview, very genuine and pure😘

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your sweet word Amira 🥹

@nourali6312 Жыл бұрын

It all make sense now that the album is out . Much much support for this artist and thank you for sharing such a genuine and healthy conversation .

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Right? For me as well! Thank you for watching and commenting 🥹🙏

@hannahds1 Жыл бұрын

such a brilliant interview, such a great open conversation. seriously hoping we can all support her as an artist going forward and the fights shes pushing for in the music industry. love her

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hannah, I’m really happy you like it 🥹💜

@BDTTK9 Жыл бұрын

30:16 that’s so unfair and disrespectful for her label to do her dirty like that

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

WORD!!! 😤👏🏽

@ElleMakMusiq Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderfully structured interview, filled with depth, humour and authenticity! Absolutely enjoyed every moment, excited to watch more & listen to the album ☺️

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much Elle 🥹🤍

@spacegirli Жыл бұрын

I listend to her songs Bet u wish and Flowers 8 years ago?!?! This whole success is looong overdue and I am sooo exited it’s happening on her own terms now! The Album is a masterpiece and it’s on repeat 🔁 Also: she got her heritage tattoed and I’ve never seen someone with a swiss flag on their arm. Love the representation 🇨🇭 proud swiss 🧀

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Hahaha 🇨🇭🤘❤️

@flaviuswestfall1718 Жыл бұрын

I’d LOVE to talk to her about her creative process, especially on Escapism, thoroughly. That song became big for a reason. She is incredible!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh yes that would have been amazing. Unfortunately by the time the interview took place the song wasn’t out. But you can imagine how much of a cheerleader I was when I saw that she finally got the reach she deserves 🥹💥

@dice6338 Жыл бұрын

I'm feeling the same way about Raye! She seems so fun yet so chill as well! Maybe we should create a podcast and maybe get her on it! Just an idea

@flaviuswestfall1718 Жыл бұрын

@@dice6338 oh i would DIE to have a chance to talk to her, now that i’ve heard her whole album thoroughly. this woman is a genius.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

@@dice6338 oh yeah! We could call it Lowkey Deep 😎

@dice6338 Жыл бұрын

@@lowkeydeep 🤣🤣 Hell yeah

@SailorViolence Жыл бұрын

I really wish I'll meet Raye one day. She is a freaking angel.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

She truly is 🥰

@johnnyroadcrew3841 Жыл бұрын

Love 'My 21st Century Blues'. Playing non stop for a while now. Very fresh and the production made me sit up and listen to it all. Good Raye almost burst onto the music scene although I know that's not strictly true. Xx Empath supreme .. .. ..

@Corri800 Жыл бұрын

Her art is so great that I'd buy buy buy and buy again. Hard out here is such a great song. Even when the intention is not to sell per se, great song writing sells on its own :)

@kevinmiles8772 Жыл бұрын

I love RAYE so much, so down to earth. And kind soul ❤

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

💯 % agree!!

@thegloriouspyrocheems2277 Жыл бұрын

Underrated channel, underrated artist. Amazing interview, loved it through and through!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

You are the absolute sweetest 🥺 thank you so much for this 🫶🏽

@thegloriouspyrocheems2277 Жыл бұрын

I was working yesterday and listening to this and at some point after I check the subcount and I am like WTF You definetly have a knack for this and both me and RAYE were vibing with you because you made her feel comfortable and you weren't too nosy. I sure do hope to see Charli XCX on your show as well because she is also one of the people who I feel would have some amazing stories to tell. Keep up the good work and you earned yourself another sub with this interview. Hope to see more soon 🇧🇦❤️

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

@@thegloriouspyrocheems2277 Seriously - YOU MADE MY DAY! Sometimes there's this little nagging and negative voice in my head , telling me that this project won't be successful anyway, so why bother?! But comments like yours really help me stick to it. I'll for sure go back to it the next time I'm nervous right before an interview or feel insecure about the footage. THANK YOU!

@mayahershko Жыл бұрын

Black mascara it's a song that i think everygirl on earth can relate to and its a piece of art

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

I 💯 agree 🥺🫰

@40hzMusic Жыл бұрын

I know it's risky to do and I understand why it doesn't happen, but I would love to see someone exposing all those fake, overhyped, memory stick, playback stars.

@petermcdaid1706 Жыл бұрын

seriously great interview. Confident, the right questions at the right times. You reveal Raye beyond 'RAYE'. Quietly impressive.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your beautifully worded compliment. You really made me smile 🥹💛

@imaodo9397 Жыл бұрын

the questions she asked, wow big + to the the interviewer!!!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Aaahw thanks a bunch 🥰!! RAYE made my job really easy though ☺️

@strongboy7289 Жыл бұрын

RAYE really spells it out. Imagine being so close to a hit song and then its like "no" but you just move on to make a new song creation. She's awesome.

@johnbrdgz Жыл бұрын

This is the first of your videos I have seen, and I loved the way you interviewed Raye! She's so incredible and I'm so proud of her and excited for this new chapter of her career. She's released nothing but good music her entire career and it's so cool that her first independent releases are like, her best songs yet.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John for beeing so sweet 😳🤍 absolutely!! And especially with Escapism beeing such a success - she deserves everything 🚀

@ZuzannaCzarnecka-ih1ls Ай бұрын

Hi! I would like to express my appreciation for the interviewer! Girllll your amazing- your questions are on point plus you’re a great listener! It’s really difficult to find an interview that great quality! Well done! 🎉❤

@MarkSmith-re4he 6 күн бұрын

Brilliant interview. She is so precious In our industry!

@chrisruela3172 Жыл бұрын

Woah This is the first RAYE interview I’m coming across and it blew me away - I loved every single question and hearing about the biz and hearing about an artist instead of surface level goss Thank you so much for the interview what a great one Get it you two 👏 Enjoy these 21st century blues 🤘🏼

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Your comment just caused a huge smile on my face Chris - thank you so much for this 🥹❤️!!!

@CityZen8 Жыл бұрын

Raye, she is so amazing, love all about her ✨🫶

@saharalasmari833 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to the amazing host, and you threw a pretty smart questions, hosts like you rise up the conversation ur definitely skilled, and not to mention the artist she is super lovely and intelligent individual and artist. I enjoyed he interview it was a good break from studying🙏🏼.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this lovely comment dear! You made my day 😘

@byeitsalexx Жыл бұрын

This was such a good interview, I love RAYE so much and her responses to the questions asked were very insightful. Cannot wait for the album!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex, I’m so happy you like it 🥰

@kimmy707 5 ай бұрын

Love her and Rina Sawayama. Absolutely innovative artists.

@MichaelaLeto 2 ай бұрын

This is how you do an interview, great job!

@richardcurrie4038 29 күн бұрын

Hopefully the days of waiting to be “discovered” by a label are over. The investments, the over hype, the rules. With artists like Raye changing the idea that you don’t need anyone but yourself if your music is in your soul. Give it to the people on your terms and reap the rewards.

@40hzMusic Жыл бұрын

I love seeing her grow like this!

@ajluvzlondon4214 Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely interview...Raye is a diamond we need to protect...authenticity is the ONLY thing that matters.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

WORD!

@nicolla7451 2 ай бұрын

you both are very real and i loved this, inspiring! thank you❤

@Beldrum420 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Love Raye and the interviewer was so sweet

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much dear - it was definitely one of my favorite interviews this year 🥰

@fionakielyk 2 ай бұрын

Really good questions being asked. 👍👍

@jeannehagan7333 Жыл бұрын

Love Raye...she is so lovely and refreshing and authentic and honest and sweet

@Clove.floatin Жыл бұрын

She’s n amazing human

@MsJ2000 Жыл бұрын

This album is so amazing. Stuck in my brain for so many different reasons

@jesse96969 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna buy this album

@baltazaar9194 Жыл бұрын

loved this interview!! one of my favorites ever

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

It makes me so happy that you like it - it holds a special place in my heart too 🥹🫰

@stephaniem3831 Жыл бұрын

Her voice 😍😍

@nagaieh Жыл бұрын

This interview is so so good

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Aaahw I’m really happy you enjoyed it 🥰

@audrijean Жыл бұрын

great interview! i'm waiting for her album

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Me toooo 🥹✨🙏

@estherapobangpo Жыл бұрын

Such a good interview, learnt so much about Raye thanks for these amazing questions

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching and taking the time to comment. It means a lot to me 🥰

@TheMovies102 Жыл бұрын

This was a really great interview one of the best I've seen a longtime.. you asked all the right questions while keeping it light and respectful. I'm definitely going to be watching more of your Channel❤️

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

That is such a great compliment - Thank you so much dear 😳! If you liked this one I bet you’ll like the one that I’m sharing tonight with Jessie Reyez ☺️!!

@dansmethem9005 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! Love Raye !!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear 🥰

@BPEBM Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Subscribed!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching & the sub 🥰

@sandymanxx96 Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview 🤩 love Raye 🥰😘 big fan from Germany!!!!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Freut mich wahnsinnig 🥹🫶🏽

@sandymanxx96 Жыл бұрын

@@lowkeydeep Gude Grüße aus Frankfurt am Main

@GundL0213 Жыл бұрын

Great interview ! Love the part about looking up the credits to your fav songs, I do that often. And guess who wrote one of my fav songs by Beyonce, "Bigger" ? Raye ✨

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Nooooo waaaayyy 🤯 that is so cool!! Thank you dear 🫰

@swiftaudi Жыл бұрын

Love the story telling in his music. It has feelings, I’m sure a lot of it comes from personal experiences . This album is very good, when hope was release I recall the feeling of excitement for what’s coming, to me it was the follow up to intro three but with a new beginning about to happen. However, listening to this interview it’s pretty clear nf struggles with being a perfectionist. It’s easy to listen to the music and think this probably comes natural but clearly it doesn’t, it take a lot of dedication and work.

@temorob Жыл бұрын

Great questions!!!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you dear 🥰

@jenn.i5205 Жыл бұрын

you are an amazing interviewer!!!

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenn 🥺🫰

@jiminlovesux Жыл бұрын

amazing interviewer

@bastithegreat1285 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting interview 👍

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Yeah right? That’s definitely an interview that impacted my perspective on the music industry!

@risenorth4263 Жыл бұрын

Lowkey Deep you are too cute! This is my first time seeing your content and you had my in the first thirty seconds 💕 - new sub

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

No way 🥹❤️ you made my day dear!!! Thanks a bunch 🫶🏽

@komkehla1371 Жыл бұрын

My best Tune ever is flip a Switch. Wicked tune l really dont know how she sang that. Dope

@luiqiespinosa Жыл бұрын

What happens at 30 minutes it’s what happens to many artists in the music industry. Sometimes I do wonder why Normani or none of the fifth Harmony girls have released an album for the exception of Camila and you have to wonder why. But maybe this is what’s happening to them. Normani has released many successful songs. Sometimes the label would sign you just to keep you to write songs for their artists which in this case happened to RAYE. Which explains why she was locked in that contract for 7 years.

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Oh wow I never thought about that. Interesting point 😳

@OY3AH2023 Жыл бұрын

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 -OY3AH!

@saharalasmari833 Жыл бұрын

3:37 Man her laugh is breathtaking Mashallah 🤦🏻‍♀️💕

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

😂🤗

@MarkWhiteartist Жыл бұрын

I wish this had time stamps

@lowkeydeep Жыл бұрын

Uuuh good point I‘ll try to fix that! Thanks for letting me know!!! 🙌🏽

@MrNanah38 Жыл бұрын

This is the reason why a lot of talented artist quit the business because of the stress you get, you write a hundred songs and it seems nobody cares. I for one know thats why i stopped, at some point i had to pay my bills and i couldn't be starving for much more.

@mpofc Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's difficult but never give up. Stay independent 💪