{"id":93542,"date":"2025-07-26T07:45:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/93542\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T07:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T07:45:21","slug":"jessie-reyez-wows-sold-out-crowd-at-dallas-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/93542\/","title":{"rendered":"Jessie Reyez Wows Sold-Out Crowd at Dallas Concert"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\tOverview:<\/p>\n

Canadian-Colombian singer Jessie Reyez surprised herself and her fans with a sold-out show at the South Side Ballroom during her Paid In Memories Tour. Known for her raspy yet powerful vocals and multi-genre style, Reyez performed hits from her latest singles and new poetry collection, while also addressing serious topics such as immigration. The singer interacted with her fans, led an affirmation exercise, and tossed out flowers in exchange for bras that were thrown onto the stage. Reyez closed the show by encouraging her fans to follow their dreams and thanking them for their support.<\/p>\n

Award-winning Colombian-Canadian singer Jessie Reyez\u2019s eyes widened in surprise as she steps out from the dark blue mist to a sold-out crowd ready for the Paid In Memories Tour inside the South Side Ballroom on Monday evening (July 22).\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cYo, this place is f****** huge. I didn\u2019t expect so many people in here tonight,\u201d Reyez admits to the crowd as she surveys the sea of fans.<\/p>\n

Shocking the Surging Singer<\/p>\n

The overwhelming attendance proves that the singer-songwriter is one of the hottest acts in pop culture. Reyez\u2019s Paid In Memories Tour is one of the Observer\u2019s \u201c10 Best Dallas Summer Concerts<\/a>.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jessie wasn\u2019t the only one surprised by the huge turnout of approximately 4,000 concertgoers. Curiosity about the 5-time Juno winner\u2019s fandom was a common topic before the concert began. Making her debut in 2016, concertgoers shared mixed reviews of the sold-out show, ranging from pride to control.<\/p>\n

\u201cLowkey still tryna gatekeep Jessie Reyez cause who are all these people (who said that),\u201d and another, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t y\u2019all tell me Jessie Reyez that girl, oh my God.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jessie Reyez is known for her signature raspy yet powerful vocals, which range from a smooth, low tone to soulful, high-pitched notes. She matches the vocals with a multi-genre style that blends Rock, Hip Hop, Pop, and R&B. The Paid in Memories Tour supports her latest singles \u201cRIDIN,\u201d featuring Lil Wayne, \u201cShut Up,\u201d featuring Big Sean, \u201cJust Like That,\u201d featuring Ari Lennox, and her new poetry collection Words of a Goat Princess.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In nine-inch heels, jean skirt, and stylish jean top, Reyez begins to take us on a musical journey with the edgy \u201cLove In The Dark.\u201d She struts across the stage with grace. Noticing the unfamiliarity in the crowd, she introduced herself like a rockstar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Introducing Jessie F*****\u2019 Reyez<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the f*** is up, Dallas?\u201d she yells to the audience, leading into performing \u201cI Do.\u201d \u201cIf anyone got dragged here by their boyfriend or girlfriend. I\u2019d like to introduce myself. I\u2019m Jessie F*****\u2019 Reyez.\u201d<\/p>\n

The L.E.D. screen set the mood with transitional moments that shared poetic messages, behind-the-scenes content, and soothing energy. Reyez would transition to the second tier of the screen throughout the show. From stars in the sky to ocean waves to dancing silhouettes, the L.E.D. screen supported the singer\u2019s Rock, R&B, and Pop material.<\/p>\n

Jessie brought her family on tour. Her father emerged as the singer\u2019s dance partner as the two paid tribute to their heritage. Jessie delivers more poetry and explains her three goals for the evening.<\/p>\n

Jessie\u2019s Goals<\/p>\n

\u201cGoal [number] one, this is a no shame zone,\u201d she tells the crowd. \u201c\u2018What does that mean?\u2019 I\u2019m goin\u2019 to tell you. It means that if you happen to be introverted, and this is how you show excitement. You do you, you be yourself. Don\u2019t feel pressured to do s***, ok? You be yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the introverts understanding the assignment, the singer turns to the extroverts in the audience. The instructions were similar.<\/p>\n

She continued: \u201cIf you are extroverted and you came to have a great time, and you came to be loud and you came to sing and you came to dance. Do you. Don\u2019t worry about what the person next to you is doing. If the person next to you is not singing, but you want to, sing. If the person next to you is not dancing, but you want to, dance. If you\u2019re scared of being judged \u2013 that is irrelevant tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second goal wouldn\u2019t be challenging as her fans had been screaming since the concert began. \u201cI need to make sure that you\u2019re going home sounding like an 80-year-old smoker,\u201d Reyez cheerfully tells the crowd.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I need to make sure that you go home feeling better than however you came.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The band prepares to perform \u201cPSILOCYBIN & DAISIES,\u201d as Reyez breaks down the third goal. She wants to make tonight\u2019s experience life-changing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to make sure that you go home feeling better than however you came,\u201d she tells the audience. \u201cSo it\u2019s going to be an evening on release. If there\u2019s anything that piss you off today, this week, this month, we\u2019re letting some s*** go. Let it go. When I say f*** my ex, you say f*** my ex.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bras and Affirmations<\/p>\n

The bras proceeded to fly towards the stage as Reyez prepared the second half of her setlist. Likewise, the energy transitioned from rock to personal struggles and heartbreak, the music that her core fan base fell in love with. On songs such as \u201cF*** It,\u201d \u201cShutter Island,\u201d and \u201cCoffin,\u201d Jessie spoke to the audience to discover when they became a fan.<\/p>\n

\"\"The second half of the setlist began with trading bras for flowers before Reyez transitioned into a more soulful sound. Credit: Ian Ribail \/ COSIGN Enterprises<\/p>\n

One bra quickly transformed into a pile that the singer mounted on the mic stand. In exchange for the bras, the singer would toss out flowers. Jessie took a moment to reciprocate the love by leading an affirmation exercise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am smart, I am strong. Oh, you needed more air for that bra [laughs]. You reminded me of something that I need to tell you before we continue. Even though I\u2019m the one leading the exercise, I urge you to remember one very important thing. Don\u2019t focus on me and move your attention and your intention towards yourself. The reason that this is so important is, when we do affirmations or when we do prayer and we\u2019re by ourselves, it\u2019s very beautiful, it\u2019s very powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the affirmations, Reyez performed a collection of hits that displayed her raw emotions and vulnerability in songs \u201cCOFFIN,\u201d \u201cFOREVER,\u201d and \u201cIMPORTED.\u201d The crowd, which patiently awaited the performance of these heartbreakers, gave them the highest praise. Then, Jessie grew curious about where her Day One fans resided across the audience.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Moment of Empathy and Concern<\/p>\n

At one point, the singer got the opportunity to speak to possibly the youngest fan in attendance, a 10-year-old girl. The young fan added to the singer\u2019s amazement of the sold-out crowd in Texas, which led her to take the opportunity to address a serious topic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the child of an immigrant, the current deportation issue directly affects her. Additionally, it\u2019s a topic she feels obliged to address. Thus, it wasn\u2019t surprising to hear Reyez\u2019s message mirror our extensive coverage of ICE protests<\/a> and immigration raids<\/a> in the DFW.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are an immigrant or a child of an immigrant, can you make some noise?\u201d she asked the crowd. \u201cAnd I want everybody to look around \u2013 keep it up \u2013 isn\u2019t that beautiful? You would have to be blind to not see what\u2019s going on in the news, right now, and I would have to be stupid not to say anything about it. So, that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to talk for a little bit. For anybody that doesn\u2019t know, I was born in Toronto, Canada, but I was born to a very hard-working immigrant family from Colombia.\u201d<\/p>\n

She\u2019s The Best<\/p>\n

At this point, the Paid In Memories setlist had addressed the fanfare, heartbreak, and representation. Now, Jessie wants to talk dirty. Blending her lyrics to her hit song \u201cJeans,\u201d she talks to her fans about her favorite kinks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCan we talk about sex?\u201d asked Reyez. \u201cOh my God, who said that? You want to talk about some dirty s***? Oh my God. You were just talking about being single, and now you guys are throwing underwear and talking about sex. That\u2019s crazy [laughs].\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Jessie Reyez \u2013 in 9-inch heels \u2013 dances with her father in the first half of the set. Credit: Ian Ribail \/ COSIGN Enterprises<\/p>\n

Describing her favorite kinks, she elaborates: \u201cDo you know what the praise kink is? No, we don\u2019t know. Can you tell us? \u2029Yes. A praise kink is when me and my nonexistent imaginary partner are doing this particular, ahem, they\u2019re down there. And when they\u2019re down there, because I have this thing that a lot of people with healthy self-esteem have, which is the praise kink, because I have that, they look up. And they say, \u201cJess, she\u2019s the best.\u201d And me, because I like it.\u2029I look down and I say, \u2018Say it again.\u2019 And then they look up, and they say, \u201cShe\u2019s the best.\u201d Then I say, \u2018Say it again.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

The crowd chants \u201cShe\u2019s the best\u201d as the stage turned red. Having thoroughly set the mood, Jessie began to deliver raw sensuality through the song\u2019s flirtatious lyrics. Couples throughout the ballroom cherished the moment as they cuddled.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Drake has referred to Jessie Reyez as a \u201cnational treasure.\u201d On Monday evening, Dallas witnessed a one-of-a-kind talent. She commands the stage with raw intensity and unpredictable energy\u2014dancing, pacing, playing piano, catching bras mid-set. Then, she proudly bears her flaws to bridge an everlasting connection with her fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Closing the Night Right<\/p>\n

Before closing the show with fan-favorite \u201cCUDN\u2019T B ME,\u201d Reyez assured the song\u2019s impact with a crowd recital. \u201cOk, ok, I just need to double check,\u201d she tells the audience while proceeding to sing.<\/p>\n

Taking in all the love from the roaring crowd, Jessie\u2019s farewell acknowledged her fans\u2019 importance and encouraged them to follow their dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cDallas, I\u2019m living out my f*****\u2019 dreams. And the only reason I\u2019m able to do that is because of people like you. Thank you for coming. Thank you, everyone, for coming out tonight \u2026 Peace and love, forever. It\u2019s gratitude, forever. I\u2019m just like you. If you have a dream, go for it. And before I go, my name is Jessie F*****\u2019 Reyez.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jessie Reyez left us with a memory worth every penny.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Additional editing by Sherri Yarbrough<\/p>\n

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