Through its annual cycling and entertainment events, Pelotonia raises thousands of dollars with the help of its community and partners towards cancer research.
In its Legends Live! Segment, Rebel Rae joined Harry Hudson, Sheryl Crow, Sanjay Gupta and more to highlight Pelotonia‘s causes and celebrate their volunteers and accomplishments in 2020.
The organisation says, “This broadcast is for you, and all other Pelotonia legends who faced a headwind no one anticipated this year. Join us as we continue to push forward, united in a sense of duty. A sense of pride. A sense of shared sacrifice. Because that’s what legends do.”
Rae gave a soulful rendition of her song Let It Flow off her debut album, The View From Down Here — a performance dedicated to her dear friend, Danielle, who is battling stage 4 lymphoma cancer.
Catch the live stream below.
https://youtu.be/_8eb3sWCKkQ
To further support Pelotonia, donate to cancer research here.
Singer Rebel Rae is set to deliver a live performance tonight in collaboration with Coke Studios and #BeApp.
In December 2019, the pop/soul artist joined soul singer Ari Lennox on her European tour in cities in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany and more. A huge success, the singer thrilled crowds with her sound and there’s an opportunity for you to also catch her live all in the comfort of your home.
Through the #BeApp, Rebel Rae will be performing her favorite songs tonight at 9pm EST / 6pm PST.
To enjoy the performance, download the #BeApp for free here!
Creating unforgettable moments and sharing her sound with the people, singer Rebel Rae joined Ari Lennox on her Shea Butter Baby European Tour.
The tour, running through December 2019, included exciting destinations in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden.
The D.C-born artiste thrilled crowds across Europe with performances of her favourite songs. A huge success, Rae promised to return someday to even larger gatherings.
Earlier in 2019, the singer told Blavity, “All I truly desire is to be heard by those who need to hear me. My goal is to reach the ears that need reaching and to find my army. If in that process I happen to fill up Madison Square Garden — well who am I to fight fate?”
Rebel Rae and Deante Hitchcock collide for a powerful anthem.
For fans of rapper Deante’ Hitchcock, the weekend proved to be a double feature as the RCA emcee dropped off his “Side N*gga Anthem” track, but while we were busy bumping that he was also making a not-so-quiet appearance across coasts, hopping on Bay Are siren Rebel Rae’s “We The People” cut. The track is rooted in dissidence as Rae make classic use of art as opposition with a little help from Hitchcock.
“It’s about the people, and what I’ve witnessed and lived,” Rae tells Blavity. “There aren’t enough modern hits on the fight the power playlist. There’s not enough reflecting of the times. I made the song I wanted to hear. It’s for those who want to feel powerful and motivated at the protest, rallies and marches — for when we need a reminder that things aren’t in a perpetual state of stagnation, but rather a state of change. It’s up to us to affect that change and the path in which it forms.”
Quotable Lyrics
Okay, if I got killed today by police Fox would use my mugshot Say I ain’t comply and had a record, was a thug I came from broken home, and inner city, daddy wasn’t home A threat to society, they’ll say they had to gun me down
March 08, 2019 at 10:01 pmSinger Rebel Rae is an upcoming artist looking to break through the noise and capture the sound of this generation.
With notable musical heroes like Tracy Chapman, Bob Marley and Bob Dylan, Rae launched her first debut project in 2016 with the song “War Is Over.” Now she’s back with another project focused on echoing the rallying cry of today’s social justice movements. Her song “We The People,” featuring Deante’ Hitchcock, is set to be released on March 8, 2019. Rae said the song was inspired by her life experiences, but urges that the song’s substance is designed to ultimately serve those who feel unseen and unheard in today’s society.
“It’s about the people, and what I’ve witnessed and lived,” Rae told Blavity. “There aren’t enough modern hits on the fight the power playlist. There’s not enough reflecting of the times. I made the song I wanted to hear. It’s for those who want to feel powerful and motivated at the protest, rallies and marches — for when we need a reminder that things aren’t in a perpetual state of stagnation, but rather a state of change. It’s up to us to affect that change and the path in which it forms,” she added
Rae’s music is an extension of her journey. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., the Los Angeles transplant credits her musical interest to her grandfather.
“I was nine years old, sharing the piano bench with my grandpa in the house his father built in 1928, when he insisted that my voice is my instrument,” Rae said in a statement on her website.
Blavitize your inbox! Join our daily newsletter for fresh stories and breaking news.However, Rae has come a long way since performing at her grandfather’s bench. She performs regularly at venues throughout Los Angeles, and shared that her favorite aspect about being an artist is reaching people.
“This entire generation is fighting for their 15 minutes [of fame]. All I truly desire is to be heard by those who need to hear me. My goal is to reach the ears that need reaching and to find my army. If in that process I happen to fill up Madison Square Garden — well who am I to fight fate?” she said.
She also doesn’t shy away from the battles she experiences as an artist, and those emotions are evident in her music. Rae shared that she’s had to overcome mental health issues, and that a challenging aspect of her career is “sustaining mental health and clarity.”
Rae explained that while social media is beneficial, it also contributes to a lack of focus and anxiety.”Social media, streaming and globalization has changed everything. The system has been uprooted. Arguably, it means everyone has a chance now. It also means if you have something to sing, you need to sing it louder and different than everyone else. There’s so much noise these days,” she said.
“It feels like you have to walk into a trap, in order to be visible to those who want to see you,” Rae added.While pushing through the challenges she shared that creating music gives her a sense of “euphoria.”
“I feel my blood vibrating. It’s like your cells are talking to the universe, and the universe replies, ‘You did what you had to do,'” she said.Rebels Rae’s music can be found on streaming platforms and by visiting her website RebelRae.com. Watch her music video for “We The People” below:
