Toronto’s own Raquel (@raquelllofficial) has a knack for turning music into magic, and her new series, Sessions With Raquel, is proof. For her second installment, Raquel takes on the song “Fashion Week” with the help of fellow Toronto artists Smiley and Sadboi, delivering a version that’s raw, intimate, and undeniably captivating. The first session featured Toronto R&B singer Luna Elle.
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For the newest performance, “Fashion Week,” is filmed on a rainy New York City rooftop. And it feels like something out of a movie. Raquel’s soulful piano arrangement, paired with her rich vocals, reimagines the track as a ballad, letting listeners connect with the lyrics in a way they haven’t before.
“Rain often feels like renewal or reflection,” Raquel says of the setting. “This song is about being present with your emotions, and the rain was the perfect backdrop for that.”
Smiley and Sadboi complement Raquel’s delivery effortlessly, their verses blending seamlessly into the stripped-down arrangement. Together, the trio creates a moment that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable.
The beauty of Raquel’s Sessions series lies in its ability to transform not just songs but also the way we experience them. By reinterpreting music with her signature style and thoughtfully chosen visuals, Raquel invites audiences to see familiar tracks through a new, emotional lens.
Ready to be moved? Watch Raquel’s rainy rooftop rendition of “Fashion Week” here.
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