Reneé Rapp Raises the Temperature with “Shy” Performance Slaying on The Late Show!

Reneé Rapp brought her A-game to The Late Show stage on July 31, turning a typical summer night into a dramatic spectacle with her new single “Shy.” The singer’s performance was a mix of emotional intensity, a retro ’90s pop vibe, and the unexpected touch of tossing an apple out the window. Yes, you heard that right—an apple! Honestly, who knew snacking could be so theatrical? There was definitely more going on than just typical stage antics.

Rapp set the mood by starting her performance seated on the floor of a New York apartment set, which made it feel like we were all part of her world (and who can resist that?). With the help of a wind machine, her hair dramatically flew as she belted out a chorus that had all the feels—and who doesn’t love a good song about being a little shy yet wanting to be wild? This combination of vulnerability and fierceness has us all wondering what other surprises she has in store for her upcoming album, Bite Me, which launched the very next day.

The vibe was reminiscent of a mini-musical, and it’s easy to see why. As Rapp gears up for her Bite Me tour, which kicks off September 23 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, fans can expect even more epic moments. Watching her climb that ladder and promise to do things “your exes won’t” made me chuckle; let’s just say her boldness is setting a strong example. What would you do for a performance like that—toss apples, sing your heart out, or maybe both?

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