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The video and song served as a "victory lap" after her highly publicized split from her former record label.

The track won Song of the Year at the Brit Awards 2024 and Best Contemporary Song at the Ivor Novello Awards . raye_070_shake_escapism_official_music_video

The directors used the same locations for both the "real" night-out footage and more "considered" setups to visually mirror the difference between what’s happening and the narrator's hazy mental state. 👠 High-Speed Heartbreak The video and song served as a "victory

"Escapism." wasn't just a visual feat; it was a career-defining moment for RAYE as an independent artist: 👠 High-Speed Heartbreak "Escapism

The "Escapism." music video is a visceral, semi-autobiographical journey through a "wild night out" that blends gritty reality with trippy, stylized setups. 🎥 The "Chaos-Cam" Aesthetic

RAYE and the crew wore POV cameras while visiting actual clubs to capture authentic "real-life" footage.

The video features several intense physical performances from RAYE: