She started with “MOOD, Pt. 1” from her latest album and progressed through songs from “Before Love Came to Kill Us,” her second album, like “Coffin” which featured rapper Eminem. The best part of the evening, however, came in her encore, when she returned in an England football jersey to “One Kiss” by Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa, because, as she reminded us, “She wrote it!” It was more of a dance break, but that only increased the energy level with everyone jumping and singing the lyrics.

She then asked if she could perform her favourite song that she enjoys jamming to with her friends because, by the end of the night, everyone felt like Jessie Reyez was someone they’d known for years. It was “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Yes, by Queen, and everyone lost their minds! This performance, as many people around vocalised, proved how diverse an artist Jessie Reyez is, with her vocals off the charts. Everyone was in awe of Jessie’s incredible vocal range and skill.

All good things must come to an end, however, and the night ended with “Figures” from her first EP, “Kiddo” The lights down, torches up performance was the most intimate of the night, with the crowd singing most of the song as Jessie sat centre stage strumming her guitar. By far my favourite song of the night, I was struck by the power of her voice and the emotional connection she had with the audience.

Jessie Reyez is an artist in the purest way. Her attention to detail, her appreciation for her team, and her love for her supporters really and truly set her apart from most musicians today. She writes from the heart and has a unique way of captivating the listener through storytelling and poetically meaningful lyrics that hit you right in the core. I would be hard-pressed to name a better performance than the one I witnessed that night. Jessie is in a class of her own.

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