spilling industry tea with MY 21ST CENTURY BLUES by RAYE *ALBUM REACTION / REVIEW* 

we watched Raye’s legendary Royal Albert Hall performance on patreon!

She's got a confessional story telling style that harkens me back to Amy Winehouse. So good.

this is one of my top albums of the YEAR and we’re only in february

this album is a masterpiece! she talks about politics, s*xual assault, body dysmorphia, addictions, anxiety, the planet being fucked ... she deserves the AOTY 🏆

RAYE just made history at the Brit Awards, winning six of the seven prizes she was nominated for including songwriter of the year. She is the first woman ever to win the Brit’s songwriter of the year award. RAYE is coming for all the Grammys!!!! I’m so proud and happy for her. Let the flowers rain down on her beautiful head. ✨🌺🌷❤🌷🌺✨

RAYE better at least have a nomination for best new artist at the next Grammy Awards. She needs her love out there!

Raye's music seems to be a direct reminder of avant garde pieces. We all know for a fact that she's committed to innovating music, even if it means reaching far places.

✨song timestamps✨ intro- 1:25 oscar winning tears- 2:38 hard out here- 4:46 black mascara- 7:20 escapism- 10:21 mary jane- 12:58 the thrill is gone- 14:54 ice cream man- 16:42 flip a switch- 18:52 body dysmorphia- 20:36 environmental anxiety- 22:50 five star hotels- 25:16 worth it- 26:50 buss it down- 29:31 fin- 31:56

She SERVED with this album independently and i'm so happy for her

Making a gospel style song called Buss It Down…is so fucking funny I love her 😂 (also reminded me of CHURCH GIRL)

I saw her live performing these songs a couple weeks before the album came out and she is INCREDIBLE

You should totally check out her Albert Hall Orchestra version of the album it literally is indescribable

raye is too good, her vocals are everything, i really hope her album gets nominated for something

As someone who fell in love with her voice back when she was a dance pop feature girlie, I’m SO HAPPY ppl are giving her the recognition she deserves!! 🥰

The silliness of Buss it Down at the end is SO REAL. Along with Worth It, where she declares that someone can "be her glass of wine" after earlier in the album relying so heavily on the actual substances, its SOO cathartic to hear after all of the shit we go through in the earlier parts of the album. Theyre not throwaway because theyre happier, theyre AMAZING. She deserves the fun happiness of them.

How I felt seen and understood in “Ice Cream Man” over the sexual abuse and rape I experienced when I was just a boy really hits home right now, and made that song so powerful for me. I’m in a much better place now (and have basically had one of the biggest glow ups I’ve ever experienced - if I do say so myself), so it doesn’t upset me as much as it used to, but it still sits there in the back of my mind. Great video as usual, Troye.

one of the best album's that I ever heard

I had never listened to anything she'd done before except for her featuring on "You Don't Know Me", but I was intrigued by her story. Now I literally cannot stop listening to this album, it's so special, and it's truly a declaration of profound love for music but also for her public. I have a feeling she is going to be huge, much more than she would ever have been, had she stayed with that label. I can't wait to see what she does next!

her songs are SOOO good and they came out at the perfect time - it's like an era being revived; it's fresh yet nostalgic, production with the same theather-esque vibe, that new york blues and rnb style, etc. etc. etc. 👏👏👏

your hype is infectious thanks for being you

i cant believe youre reacting to this. RAYE has been slept on for SO LONG. Her solo work before this also deserves a react. So glad to see this album getting the recognition it deserves

Agree, Oscar winning tears needs an Grammy because it is just indescribably unique (as the rest of the album) but it is so theatrical and just 🤌🏻✨ Chef kiss

i'm literally SO proud to be from the UK, truly the best vocalists and musicians in the world i fkn love that for us if i'm honest it makes me so happy 😍

i’ve BEEN on the raye train since 2016, i’m so glad she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves!!

Escapism just hits so HARD it’s insane!!!

The range of feelings and experiences that she covers in this album leaves me speechless, especially body dysmorphia and ice cream, Raye did not hold back on covering hard topics.

It is without a doubt the best reaction made for this album so far.

This is really album of the year I'M SO PROUD OF HER

It's so sad that the industry kept her locked away for so long, she has so much skill across the board. I can't wait to see what opportunities open up for her. She has shown many many skills in this one album. 🙌🙌 Definitely my top album of the year.

This album combines so many of the styles of music I love so beautifully & you can tell she writes all her own songs. So happy she's finally getting her flowers, especially as an indie artist!

I love Raye so much. I grew up in the same area as her and Im just so excited to see someone from my hometown growing so much and becoming such an awesome independent artist!!! "CR0, I'm from the ends but I'm an actor" CROYDONNN GIRLLLL

See this is why I love this channel so much, I click on every video even if I don't know the artist because of the commentary. And on occasion, like this time, I get surprised and introduced to a new artist and album that I really like now.

she's so good, that label really was dumb 'cause now she's on the top as she should!! 🙇🏽‍♂️

guys leave him alone with rep, this is coming form a huge Taylor fan, enjoy the insane art that is rayes album. please. thank you.

The song enviromental anxiety it's OMG! She literally have a song who make everybody feel anxious because the messy production (on purpose)

I just love how cohesive and flowy this album is it’s also so balanced as well, truly a masterpiece. Also you always bring it with these reactions and I love it, really makes me feel validated in how into these songs and albums I get.

Died giggling at your absolutely rocking out to black mascara 😂😂😂

this album is so fucking special and incredible and deserves all the recognition. I totally agree with you when you say her love for music is so visceral in each track. It just feels so authentic and intentional and I respect her so much for that. I’d say it was definitely worth the wait because she was able to release this music on her own terms and share messages that were important to her without a label trying to manipulate it into something purely profitable. This album is pure art!

i can't believe i'm a year late for RAYE but i've been saved

you know it’s a good day when troy posts, been waiting for your reaction 🥹

THIS ALBUM IS AMAZINGGG

OMG I’M SO HAPPY THAT YOU COVERED THIS ALBUM! I have literally been listening to it once a day since it’s release. Soooo good! This album was my introduction to RAYE as an artist. Needed this reaction, loved it!

She is crazy talented. I am extremely happy she got to release this because it's a beautiful album.

I was so excited to see you react to this album. I kept getting chills during this video

Black Mascara is the best song off the album! The stutter pattern with that bass and the build up with the minimal singing and the rap verses! Such a banger! So addictive! Urrrghhh! Eargasmic!

I've been listening to raye since 2014 she is literally MY BABY 🥺 im so proud of her

Your reaction literally made me subscribe😭 Raye is sooo talented and she deserves all the love!

I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH AHHHHHHHH

I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS ALBUM

She has the best album of the year i’m telling you. She best win a grammy (amongst other awards). Love it!! ❤

I COULDNT WAIT FOR THIS REACTION, raye has my heart forever

Her sound is ON POINT! Love her 💕

thank you for reacting to this album! Raye is so incredible.

you introduced me to my new favorite album right here

Troy really represented me when I first listen to the album. I still can´t believe this is actually a debut album

Omg I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Yesssss. I’ve had this album on repeat since she dropped it

Been a fan of her since 2014 SoundCloud EP. I’m so happy for her right now ❤

IM so happy you’re reacting to Raye 🤝❤️😭

YAY! RAYE!!!!❤️ I’m so glad you’re listening to this❤️

I’m seeing her live in Montreal in 2 weeks and I literally cannot wait! Suchhh a good album and she her live recordings are so good!

Your reactions are so relatable, you're such a vibe lol

this album makes me feel so good and cry every time, i love it. she deserves the world (but a grammy will do)

Can’t lie, I only really took notice of this album because of this video, so thanks for that. Been watching your reactions for a few days and your energy is so so uniquely great. You are definitely made for this.

Why am I watching this video for the 3rd time since it was released and I am still crying in the end? :( This album is so good! She deserves so much recognition! She is amazing! If you watch her live performances you can tell how much she loves music and how incredible she is!

bruh this is my fav reaction ever i’ve watched this about 20 times over and over

This album is just insane, I viciously glad it's so incredible because of how held back she was. It's the best eff u. I loved your reactions and you got a new sub!

I LOVE THIS ALBUM. SO EXCITED!

This is by far the best reaction to RAYE I’ve seen ever! Thank you for this Troy 🥰

I'm so proud of her. Since I listen to her for the first time I knew she would shine eventually. And I've been rooting so much for raye since I knew about the struggles she used to have with her previous label. I wish her the best from now on. She's so talented! I love this album and I loved your react

RAYES album is so down to earth, honest, just amazing it gives me chills and some songs off the album made me cry. Like her voice and the music like this girl gives me GOOSEBUMPS the nice and OOOU this shit slaps type goosebumps. RAYE really deserves all the recognition and love. RAYE is SO TALENTED AND GENIUS IN WHAT SHE DOES. This album is the best Fr. I CRIED TROY SO I LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED!

you have no fucking idea how excited i am to watch this video omg u just made my night after working an 8 hour shift

I genuinelylove to see you reacting to music, it makes me see and love stuff that I didn't in the first place and your energy feeling everything is so energizing

Yesss!!! I was waiting for this. So glad you did this.

I paused and listened to the album the second I heard that introduction, and I’m so glad I did, this is an incredible project

I'm glad I watched this. My playlist is getting renovated.

This reaction was such a blast to watch omg 😭❤️ deserves more recognition

i love raye and your reaction really did it for me. i love this channel

dude this is one of the best albums ive heard in SO long im so impressed

Troy, you're a king! Always glad to watch your videos and find these new records along with ya (Can't wait to stream Raye all night long!). Keep up the good work 😄

Bruhhh whyyyy youuuu haveee theee best music taste???😭😭😭😭 bring more album reactions video bruhh❤😭😭😭

This is my comfort video ❤

I have been waiting his reaction to her for weeks ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!

I wish I could watch the entire thing, this video is amazing!!

We need this Grammy because she deserves new artist and for this album because Raye been on repeat since the singles dropped!

This reaction is everything! This album is amazing

YESSS TROYYY this is my new fave album of all time, can't wait to watch this

Love a reaction as visceral as my first time listening to this album 😌✨

YAYYY!!! You finally reacted!!

This video makes me so happy! One of my favorite vloggers listening to one of my favorite artists

Best album in 2023 so far. So glad you made this video!

THANK YOU so much raye for not letting the ART of making an ALBUM go away. Your story is beautiful and your masterpiece has been touching us all. (Yes I know it’s not her channel but I wanted to do it here)

my favorite album of 2023 hands down. i’m so happy he reacted to this

Thank you so much for reacting to RAYE, she deserves to be known worldwide 🔥 she's stunning!!

I love how much you enjoy yourself when you're listening to music. It's infectious.

i’ve been waiting sooooo long for this video

Now PLEASE react to her performing this album at the Royal Albert Hall with an orchestra! It’s INSANE 😩👏🏾

RAYE is so good. And so underrated

Troye this is the first video I seen from you and INSTANTLY subscribed because your energy and vibes are super high vibrational and I’m HERE for it. Consider me a fan 🙌🏼😍

IM SO EXCITED SLAY.

This album is such a roller coaster (in the best sense possible!), Raye is amazing!