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Jun 2023
11m 18s

"STILL C U" / "Figures" | Jessie Reyez

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In between two songs that showcase her raw vocal powers, singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez delivers an inspiring talk about how she's turned wins into losses -- and reminds us we're all capable of magic. (This talk contains mature language.)



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