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  • @cherinoelke
    @cherinoelke Před 3 lety +3101

    That woman's voice is criminally underrated! She's one of the greatest ever....PERIOD

    • @buggabuggaboy
      @buggabuggaboy Před 3 lety +29

      She is the best in my book. Well her and Whitney. No one else can even pretend to compare.

    • @pozisanjisane2397
      @pozisanjisane2397 Před 3 lety +11

      100% agree!

    • @nefertariroyston2832
      @nefertariroyston2832 Před 3 lety +13

      And Aretha Franklin

    • @cherinoelke
      @cherinoelke Před 3 lety +17

      @@nefertariroyston2832 That's why Aretha picked Jennifer to portray her in the movie coming out about her life. I can't wait to see it!

    • @CTFlink
      @CTFlink Před 3 lety +1

      @@cherinoelke take a serious listen to Ella Fitzgerald and you might reconsider ;)

  • @fluctuatnecmergitur2208
    @fluctuatnecmergitur2208 Před 4 lety +6616

    Jennifer doesn't have the career she deserves. This woman is a legend, she should be much more esteemed.

  • @ArthurMorg4n
    @ArthurMorg4n Před 3 lety +1029

    Jennifer is not just singing this song, she is testifying. She has been through so much.

    • @roseamberzine5846
      @roseamberzine5846 Před 3 lety +8

      Amen

    • @ednatorain5808
      @ednatorain5808 Před 3 lety +3

      amen

    • @brandonnkomo524
      @brandonnkomo524 Před 3 lety +1

      So true 😭😭

    • @rgordon9854
      @rgordon9854 Před 3 lety +8

      I agree. She sings with the anointing of someone who has been there and knows for sure what she is saying. She has some pipes . Her voice is an instrument by itself. God bless her.

    • @montrealgivens3123
      @montrealgivens3123 Před 3 lety +5

      It’s coming baby!!! When this movie drop OMG she is even more solidified as a legend😍🖤🖤🖤

  • @NaLeMii691
    @NaLeMii691 Před 3 lety +96

    Denzel said “damn”! So did we sir, so did we!

  • @ARTWillART
    @ARTWillART Před 4 lety +3593

    That moment when Denzel says "Dammmn" as Jennifer sings her first big note

    • @sugarbrown9262
      @sugarbrown9262 Před 4 lety +6

      CAPET Wilfried also I think you fiiiinnneee

    • @larissamurrell364
      @larissamurrell364 Před 4 lety +75

      He had water in his eyes too reflecting the long way he came. Love both off them. Spike lee just enjoying lol

    • @MZHARDBODYENT
      @MZHARDBODYENT Před 4 lety +4

      Right lol

    • @luciasalas9216
      @luciasalas9216 Před 4 lety +6

      I loved it! yeah I noticed it too

    • @Selahsmum
      @Selahsmum Před 4 lety +7

      You know youre doing something right!

  • @StephanieJ777
    @StephanieJ777 Před 4 lety +1969

    She's got a voice that absolutely shatters the enemy's work.

    • @shanteecoleman8109
      @shanteecoleman8109 Před 4 lety +7

      Cnt 4get BOUT My ❤ #FantasiaBBby😉🙋🏽

    • @jacksongreene3687
      @jacksongreene3687 Před 4 lety +9

      @@shanteecoleman8109 Then go watch Fantasia. She ain't on this video and she wasn't even there.

    • @mmarie294
      @mmarie294 Před 4 lety +15

      church is all up in that voice

    • @manimichelle495
      @manimichelle495 Před 4 lety +3

      🤣 so well put

    • @janetboggs3004
      @janetboggs3004 Před 4 lety +2

      Janae Clarice,yes you are right, about the voice,she sounds like a Goat holloring ,that’s got caught in some bob wire

  • @BanaDoyabad
    @BanaDoyabad Před 3 lety +1221

    The Whitney Houston of our generation. She kills everythin she sings!!

    • @VhoTurnDoor
      @VhoTurnDoor Před 3 lety +30

      Dude! Also thought about Mama'Aretha Franklin. And wanted to cry. Oh Jenny my Jenny!

    • @carolfox9620
      @carolfox9620 Před 3 lety +27

      I'll take Jennifer over Whitney any day.

    • @rogercyuzuzo9819
      @rogercyuzuzo9819 Před 3 lety +4

      Minus the crack

    • @biomusicology1441
      @biomusicology1441 Před 3 lety +3

      ok she can have that

    • @isaactesfaye4911
      @isaactesfaye4911 Před 3 lety +27

      I love Jennifer so much but whitney is on another level she is gold standard 👸🏾👸🏾 nooooo one will take the crown from her!!!!

  • @spiritualstars
    @spiritualstars Před 3 lety +143

    When denzel cries at you, you done gone pass diva supreme quality xx

  • @lanceg5388
    @lanceg5388 Před 5 lety +3460

    Man you can feel all the ancestors when she said "I was BORRRNNNNN"

  • @deborahking4134
    @deborahking4134 Před 4 lety +1321

    That Jennifer was born to sing.

  • @jaquanliljon
    @jaquanliljon Před 3 lety +666

    They should've let her sang this at the 2021 inauguration!!!

  • @bafanasimelane7052
    @bafanasimelane7052 Před 3 lety +964

    Who’s here after Zama Khumalo’s Performance last night on Idols SA Season 16🔥🔥🔥🙌🏽🙌🏽The girl Nailed It!!!

  • @kermittheefrog5762
    @kermittheefrog5762 Před 5 lety +2253

    she is SO underrated! i mean, c’mon y’all!! appreciate this woman!

    • @sarahnoume7475
      @sarahnoume7475 Před 5 lety +68

      i don't really think she's underrated she's an oscar winner grammy winner coach for the voice usa and uk every one wants her to pay tribute and now she will make the movie for aretha just an opinion

    • @pra2w952
      @pra2w952 Před 5 lety +5

      Coach for The voice UK too

    • @davidcastro5937
      @davidcastro5937 Před 5 lety +10

      Her music is basic and boring as fuck. She's an amazing singer but a mediocre artist.

    • @CeliniacForLife
      @CeliniacForLife Před 5 lety +6

      She’s about to have a major resurgence next year and in 2021 with this new Aretha Franklin coming out.

    • @TruthSerum101
      @TruthSerum101 Před 5 lety +10

      Underrated? Huh? People throw that adjective around like its nothing. It's an insult to her accomplishment and hear admirers. 1,000s of people know she is great and she appears on countless galas over and over. Oh, and then there is that Oscar!

  • @adamadada5579
    @adamadada5579 Před 5 lety +2480

    That is the same look Denzel had for Whitney in the preacher's wife. How he is proud of the black queens with heavy pipes!!!

    • @barimelodybrooks
      @barimelodybrooks Před 5 lety +27

      THAT PART!!!!

    • @Glycam
      @Glycam Před 4 lety +10

      Yeah that part. My all time favorite movie

    • @RIsa-ed5uw
      @RIsa-ed5uw Před 4 lety +1

      Adama Dada 😩😂

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 4 lety +10

      Yes I wish there was a DVD of all the takes of Whitney's songs in that movie

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 4 lety +5

      I wish there was a DVD of all the takes from the songs that Whitney sang (as well as Mariah Carey's Unplugged...I wanna hear every take of every song) Lord have mercy

  • @frasesdiariasmx
    @frasesdiariasmx Před 3 lety +52

    Did anyone else noticed how she's shaking at the very end? She's so talented yet so humble. I LOVE her!

  • @Highway-Hobo
    @Highway-Hobo Před 4 lety +308

    This woman is criminally underrated. What a shame it would be if she's not remembered as one of the greats

    • @veejay9573
      @veejay9573 Před 3 lety +6

      How can Jennifer Hudson not be remembered she is a woman of God trust me he knows her by name 😇🆗️

    • @Carolina.R.
      @Carolina.R. Před 3 lety +1

      🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏾💚🇧🇷

    • @frbnkie
      @frbnkie Před 3 lety +2

      when she does everyone will say they loves her smh no love for people that are thriving

    • @eabhareis7266
      @eabhareis7266 Před 3 lety +1

      @@frbnkie Thriving? It's her nasty personality that is holding her back. Simple.

    • @frbnkie
      @frbnkie Před 3 lety +2

      @@eabhareis7266 jennifer hudson ? please

  • @ogunsolawaleelijah9031
    @ogunsolawaleelijah9031 Před 5 lety +1501

    DENZAL FRIGGING SAID "DAMNNNNNN"🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @Mineyredz
    @Mineyredz Před 5 lety +3688

    JHUD: I was booorrrrnnnn-
    Me: ugly cries

  • @LaurenOrion
    @LaurenOrion Před 3 lety +135

    How embarrassing I almost forgot to watch this today

  • @khaire6661
    @khaire6661 Před 3 lety +28

    The most underrated female singer ever

  • @kingboobz6701
    @kingboobz6701 Před 5 lety +4655

    Jennifer is the voice of our generation sucks she doesn’t get the credit she deserves

    • @shadgreen9571
      @shadgreen9571 Před 5 lety +59

      King boobz They better wake up! She’s the REAL deal!

    • @LoveGodsWord11
      @LoveGodsWord11 Před 5 lety +50

      The only credit she needs is the one that blesses our souls

    • @victordykes-fakolujo2075
      @victordykes-fakolujo2075 Před 5 lety +7

      @@shadgreen9571 you are spot on

    • @blueside4915
      @blueside4915 Před 5 lety +29

      Because she's not out here selling ass

    • @bombelona
      @bombelona Před 5 lety +24

      Hmmm she is very talented indeed. But her albums are not giving us soul like this, yet. It’s a long time coming hopefully she will nail it

  • @cbe9987
    @cbe9987 Před 5 lety +1197

    From American Idol, to today. Her voice control and strength! I love you Jennifer! THIS CHICAGO Nxxxx! 🖤

    • @kylesummers7478
      @kylesummers7478 Před 5 lety +4

      twistedblktrekie very true. And I noticed the growth of her musicality more recently than that. I guess since the Aretha movie she did. All of her recent performances have been amazing from a musicality standpoint.

    • @thomasmcgillivray3997
      @thomasmcgillivray3997 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes she's sensational eh !!

    • @angelaconley8337
      @angelaconley8337 Před 5 lety +3

      Sing girl!!!!

    • @blessingwalden7126
      @blessingwalden7126 Před 5 lety +2

      I remember she was even evicted in the American idol show

    • @blessedmelan2547
      @blessedmelan2547 Před 5 lety

      She didn't sound good

  • @tienanhnguyen
    @tienanhnguyen Před 3 lety +36

    What Jhud needs is writers to write the songs that can correctly use her majestic voice to the fullest.

    • @jaimemartinez7122
      @jaimemartinez7122 Před 3 lety +4

      Bruno Mars and Frank ocean need to write for her

    • @buckeyefan1387
      @buckeyefan1387 Před 3 lety

      Shoot... Elmer Fudd could write for her and she would blow that thang up!!! #JHud is da bomb

    • @staneagle1070
      @staneagle1070 Před 3 lety

      Exactly, I feel like her career is currently too far towards pop when really she thrives with soul so she needs people to focus on that genre

  • @tayaaron1921
    @tayaaron1921 Před 3 lety +92

    Jhud is the best I’ve heard. Sharp, clear, smooth. Soulful

    • @veejay9573
      @veejay9573 Před 3 lety +1

      Me" too!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 voice of Angel's 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

  • @Michelle-jz8vl
    @Michelle-jz8vl Před 4 lety +639

    Denzel’s emotions says it all.
    That verbal damm, I felt..

    • @TauzanSizwe
      @TauzanSizwe Před 4 lety +13

      This songs is so emotional to every African American as it has history of injustice

    • @nodoubt46able
      @nodoubt46able Před 4 lety

      @@TauzanSizwe ughhh, let it die, tired of hearing it....😒😒

    • @BAn-mu4qe
      @BAn-mu4qe Před 4 lety

      Amen.

    • @reedirokaj
      @reedirokaj Před 4 lety +1

      the hog stfu

    • @mavetuzolana9879
      @mavetuzolana9879 Před 4 lety +1

      @@nodoubt46able just shut you arrogant mouth once black people are treated fairly and equally you won't have to hear it anymore you cow 🙄

  • @dilanzamora7194
    @dilanzamora7194 Před 4 lety +1559

    How high can you go?
    Jennifer: yeees..

  • @MsA1ClassyLady
    @MsA1ClassyLady Před 3 lety +34

    Truly one of the greatest performance ever! Still listening in January 2021, the day before the Change!

  • @gerlonbernales9294
    @gerlonbernales9294 Před 3 lety +2

    The best vocalist and storyteller of all times...

  • @felixmwiya7784
    @felixmwiya7784 Před 5 lety +569

    princess of soul indeed...
    you know what?. Jennifer Hudson can truly sing.. am crying right now. my number one singer in the whole world..

  • @mildred9762
    @mildred9762 Před 5 lety +402

    Jennifers vocal abilities keep evolving - if thats even possible! AMAZING!!!!!!!

    • @SargisMzikyan
      @SargisMzikyan Před 5 lety +8

      She has definitely improved her skills immensely! So much more support, contact added to her pure talent!

    • @sxm76
      @sxm76 Před 5 lety +6

      She’s getting some good training.

    • @lennytrey635
      @lennytrey635 Před 5 lety +2

      Yes it's possible with the right training. Like any craft or profession, you have to be willing to grow and be better than your were when you started. You do that by being 100% coachable and go through the proper training among other things.

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 5 lety +1

      She and Beyonce are getting better with time....

  • @ttylerdurrden
    @ttylerdurrden Před 3 lety +21

    She didn't just sing, she bared her soul on that stage. She's a true artist. There's no one like her❤️❤️❤️

  • @nubibecca6593
    @nubibecca6593 Před 4 lety +2

    JHudson The Best !!!❤️😍💋💋

  • @Allthingssammy
    @Allthingssammy Před 5 lety +264

    Her voice, her tone, her range!!!!! My God!!! Continue to bless her vocal chords.

  • @way2blessed2bstressed52
    @way2blessed2bstressed52 Před 5 lety +255

    Some people can sing, but Jennifer Hudson can sangggggggggggg!!!🎶🎤

  • @stephensass7931
    @stephensass7931 Před 3 lety +45

    We’d do well to acknowledge her as one of the greatest singers of all time. Insane.

  • @samanthamadiba4672
    @samanthamadiba4672 Před 3 lety +3

    Hayi hayi uZama nailed this song.... 🔥🔥🔥

  • @dominiquedominique2345
    @dominiquedominique2345 Před 4 lety +1240

    That part when she sang “a looooooooooooooiihhhiiiihhhhhoonnnnggg time coommmmmmiiiiinnnn” touched my heart!

  • @Xinxere02
    @Xinxere02 Před 4 lety +3248

    the amount of times ive watched this is unhealthy

  • @JordanNMusic
    @JordanNMusic Před 3 lety +22

    She deserves more credit than she’s been getting

  • @annmarielembckejones7871
    @annmarielembckejones7871 Před 3 lety +2

    Jennifer HUDSON is a superstar forever

  • @agungk1994
    @agungk1994 Před 5 lety +248

    Mr. Washington's facial expression says it all. What an incredible performance for jHud...

  • @sandymarc5322
    @sandymarc5322 Před 5 lety +484

    This is how you salute a king and you definitely needed a queen to do so I can feel the love ❤️.

    • @cindysage9110
      @cindysage9110 Před 5 lety +4

      Yesss me too! Heartfelt connection in that moment. Beautiful!

    • @vickieweprice5695
      @vickieweprice5695 Před 5 lety

      Yes in deed she did that you go j my girl he so gracious and down to earth i got nothing but llove for him when he did traying day i tripled our he got boos in there you go bad legend proud of him he hit that people gossip yes in dee9

  • @AcousticCircle
    @AcousticCircle Před 3 lety +15

    Man, the number of times this woman has made me cry for sheer overflow of emotions is ridiculous..

  • @johnathanjohnson7546
    @johnathanjohnson7546 Před 3 lety +7

    When Denzel Washington said “damn” I felt that

  • @8bit45
    @8bit45 Před 5 lety +114

    She's queen of tribute.
    Look how happy the pianist was.
    Mr Washington was in tears you know.
    Love you JHuds

  • @qupidzbubble9168
    @qupidzbubble9168 Před 5 lety +256

    Denzel was proud of that! You could see it! That was epic though for real real

  • @asisiphoclay1568
    @asisiphoclay1568 Před 3 lety +12

    Denzel wants to cry but he's holding his tears back😂😂😂🥺🥺😭

  • @pepchep
    @pepchep Před 3 lety +57

    She embodies soul, she is well in tune with her emotions , and because of that she has ability to use it whenever she will.

  • @estephaniaquiroz1671
    @estephaniaquiroz1671 Před 4 lety +3776

    Denzel deadass trying not to shed a tear. Brother cry fam. This song is the current mood I swear. The world needs more peace. More unity.

  • @1goldbaby
    @1goldbaby Před 5 lety +387

    That. Oscar is just waiting...MS.Aretha would be proud..

    • @harryw6154
      @harryw6154 Před 5 lety +37

      2nd Oscar😉

    • @Dimpl3z0sothick
      @Dimpl3z0sothick Před 5 lety +10

      1goldbaby she already has one for Dreamgirls and a soundtrack Tony award for the revival of The Color Purple when she played Suge Avery next to Cynthia Erivo.

    • @marieloves6381
      @marieloves6381 Před 5 lety

      1goldbaby She’s gonna get another one ☝️

    • @rjsamuel4530
      @rjsamuel4530 Před 5 lety

      Dimpl3z0sothick no she has a Grammy for Color Purple album. NOT A TONY. She would have won an EMMY too, if she had performed on the TODAY SHOW, the cast won an Emmy for that, but for some reason, she didn’t come. One day I will ask her why. She would have been 3/4 to EGOT by now. SMH

    • @kaimosley6296
      @kaimosley6296 Před 5 lety

      RJ Samuel no she has a Grammy for her debut rnb album Oscar for dream girls

  • @Kizzy17
    @Kizzy17 Před 3 lety +2

    The look in Denzels eyes. Gets me every time. So emotional 🥺

  • @victoriaoyama6009
    @victoriaoyama6009 Před 3 lety +20

    Denzel’s reaction the entire time she was performing is a whole vibe💖 She is undoubtedly a great artiste😍

  • @tianrichards
    @tianrichards Před 5 lety +309

    Listen, when Denzel mouthed DAMN, we all collectively felt it! Such an appropriate song for Denzel's journey. And the vocal control and feeling Jenny now has is beyond me! Lord Jesus this Aretha movie bout to hit different now!

    • @blessedmelan2547
      @blessedmelan2547 Před 5 lety

      She will be lip singing in the movie you will only here Aretha Franklin singing

    • @chevellearnold8641
      @chevellearnold8641 Před 3 lety

      Awesome ...Jennifer Hudson such a beautiful and humble person excellent performance for such an amazing actor Mr. Denzel Washington !

  • @thomaswatts8350
    @thomaswatts8350 Před 5 lety +374

    Amazingly done Jennifer! An emotional performance that truly deserved a standing ovation. She never disappoints. And to you Mr. Washington, THANK YOU and WE LOVE YOU! ❤

  • @agnelasantos4343
    @agnelasantos4343 Před 3 lety +2

    Jhudson is real pricess of soul😟❤❤

  • @cameroncuff8414
    @cameroncuff8414 Před 3 lety +68

    When actors realize that a powerful singer can move them with just a 4-minute performance.

  • @angelameadows2271
    @angelameadows2271 Před 4 lety +598

    She sang the hell out of this song whoever gave thumbs down don’t know music

    • @SKYBOUNDSOUND
      @SKYBOUNDSOUND Před 4 lety +7

      Angela Lashay yes i agree that she definitely killed it! Buuuut there’s some missing lines (the lines about racism). I thought i missed it but i went back and no, it was cut out. This might be why someone would dislike the video.
      ... and no, i didn’t dislike the video.

    • @chimzywali
      @chimzywali Před 3 lety

      Absolutely 😄

    • @momonie4
      @momonie4 Před 3 lety

      IKR...OMG that was also a Bellissimo performance....

    • @lamontjohnson5810
      @lamontjohnson5810 Před 3 lety

      She was so damn good they couldn’t like it. 😁😁😁

  • @victoriakawesa3558
    @victoriakawesa3558 Před 5 lety +565

    Jhud killed that! Denzel crying, laughing and giggling at the same time.

  • @tebogomotaung8579
    @tebogomotaung8579 Před 3 lety +44

    Everyone that came from Zama's performance in the idols season 16 top 10 let's gather here. 😭🔥 My jaw is still on the floor aghhh whattt??? ✨❤️

  • @MrMrsbailey1207
    @MrMrsbailey1207 Před 3 lety +23

    Denzel looked like he wanted to cry. I got chills when I heard this as I do everytime jhud sangs

  • @siphesihlemakhaye9001
    @siphesihlemakhaye9001 Před 5 lety +129

    She done sang all her organs out of her body 😭🔥😩

  • @brandonw6377
    @brandonw6377 Před 5 lety +1562

    Jennifer did not come to play. She took you all the way to church!

    • @davidsonrozier7874
      @davidsonrozier7874 Před 5 lety +24

      She never comes to play, she always come to slay 😜😜

    • @gracedors4888
      @gracedors4888 Před 5 lety +15

      You right brother what you write. She Bring you in the church. You can feel the past of the sixties in your bones.

    • @GoWithin4
      @GoWithin4 Před 5 lety +5

      AMEN!!!! Felt it down to my toes! 👌🏼

    • @ghw1985
      @ghw1985 Před 4 lety +4

      Truth!

    • @SapphireBreeze17
      @SapphireBreeze17 Před 4 lety

      HALLELUJAH

  • @louisac8160
    @louisac8160 Před 3 lety +11

    the way Spike Lee looks at Jennifer at 2:09 is all of us during this performance. Incredible!!

  • @angelanelson3458
    @angelanelson3458 Před 3 lety +10

    Denzel definitely deserving of this TRIBUTE....his talent just leaves one speechless 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✨✨✨❤️✝️🙏🏾

  • @josephhenderson9267
    @josephhenderson9267 Před 4 lety +799

    This song means so much now. A change will come!

  • @johnsonameenah
    @johnsonameenah Před 5 lety +304

    I knew she was gonna kill it before I even clicked the video and baaabbbyy she did that!! And Denzel's reaction 🥰

    • @ciarrajohnson3849
      @ciarrajohnson3849 Před 5 lety +2

      I wish she'd said in the beginning, "I pray I'm this important one day! I'll do my best..." Denzel would've blushed

    • @lennytrey635
      @lennytrey635 Před 5 lety +2

      Right! We already knew. Jennifer's one of the few artist in history whose got it like that. She is definitely gifted.

    • @monadean5994
      @monadean5994 Před 5 lety +1

      Same thing I said. After that. Nothing else needed to be said

  • @kezybarrett2515
    @kezybarrett2515 Před 3 lety +6

    She is one of the best female singers worldwide...i dont know why she isnt more famous

  • @yo.itscaleb
    @yo.itscaleb Před 3 lety +16

    2:50 to 2:53 that run or whatever it was, was so pretty 😭💕 the cry in that was amazing

  • @kennedeerobinson832
    @kennedeerobinson832 Před 5 lety +453

    Am I the only one who rewatches this and says damn the same time as him

  • @RedBear535
    @RedBear535 Před 5 lety +257

    Every once in a while a genuine talent slips through the cracks and make it. She is unparalleled.

    • @lennytrey635
      @lennytrey635 Před 5 lety

      Facts

    • @garucho5819
      @garucho5819 Před 5 lety

      @twistedblktrekie For real? That sounds dope.

    • @TheCr8iveBrand
      @TheCr8iveBrand Před 5 lety

      @twistedblktrekie I think people are tired of her only singing other people's songs.

  • @refilweregeanalebethe6175

    Zama khumalo Brought me💖💖🤗

  • @dwaynecooke9921
    @dwaynecooke9921 Před 3 lety +9

    One of the best voices of our generation! Give that woman her flowers while she’s here 😅 Jesus christ😱

  • @amosgoodwin4884
    @amosgoodwin4884 Před 4 lety +691

    JHud: “I was bornnnnn”
    Me: 😧🙌🏾😩

  • @alyssapeet4683
    @alyssapeet4683 Před 4 lety +636

    how tf did i get goosebumps on my face?? THAT’S how good her voice is

  • @davidlamontwilson4059
    @davidlamontwilson4059 Před 3 lety +8

    Jennifer brought the house down ... and the people UP! I loved Denzel's reaction at the end ... WOW!

  • @nijay8267
    @nijay8267 Před 3 lety +3

    That last note felt like church in heaven! That's the standard I want to achieve when performing. 💜💜💜💜

  • @kathrynmackenzie23
    @kathrynmackenzie23 Před 4 lety +601

    I really love that she called him Mr Washington. That’s good raising right there.

  • @ravennnbabyy
    @ravennnbabyy Před 5 lety +293

    Hold the f*** up she sounded flawless on every note and I mean every I kept on going back to listen bc it was so beautiful omfggg I LIVE FOR THIS QUEEN this was out of this world 😱🥺

    • @theonlycontessa
      @theonlycontessa Před 5 lety +2

      twistedblktrekie totally agree. Her voice has definitely improved. It sounds sweeter, and even more expressive.

    • @sheilamaxwell5303
      @sheilamaxwell5303 Před 5 lety +1

      Roy Abrams lol!!!!!!!! Me too

    • @mellageranjith3953
      @mellageranjith3953 Před 5 lety

      She is fantastic, I simply adore her 😘😘😘😘

    • @chrisstarks2687
      @chrisstarks2687 Před 5 lety

      I did the same thing especially at 3:10

    • @ravennnbabyy
      @ravennnbabyy Před 5 lety

      chris Starks ikr 🤣

  • @andreashuelck6519
    @andreashuelck6519 Před 3 lety +14

    She’s the best ever out there. Give her a song and she’s going nail it 🥰

  • @siddharthnaagar7028
    @siddharthnaagar7028 Před 3 lety +2

    JHud is possibly the only artist I think who's getting better and better with her vocal prowess as she's growing older

  • @faywoo9258
    @faywoo9258 Před 5 lety +376

    I would NEVER want to perform after JHUD! She brings down the house EVERY TIME!!!

  • @ilynehan7365
    @ilynehan7365 Před 4 lety +208

    2:07 Can we appreciate how much Spike Lee is appreciating this performance 😂?

  • @WALLACE0000
    @WALLACE0000 Před 3 lety +3

    SHE SANG THAT!!!!! ❤❤👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @portiamtshali6269
    @portiamtshali6269 Před 3 lety +5

    Words alone aren't enough to describe this woman's talent 😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🥰
    God really blessed her with a beautiful voice 🙌🏽

  • @mwright7034
    @mwright7034 Před 5 lety +315

    Spike mesmerized at 2:09 thinking about what movie he can cast J Hud in!!! Love it!

    • @jesseseale2558
      @jesseseale2558 Před 4 lety +4

      He previously casted her in Chi-Raq

    • @clw1961
      @clw1961 Před 4 lety +10

      I agree! I know Spike is definitely keeping her in mind for a future project. Did not hurt she was singing a song featured in the soundtrack of "X", Denzel and Spike's masterpiece film!

    • @darlenekie3150
      @darlenekie3150 Před 4 lety +2

      He sure was

    • @loveschile7339
      @loveschile7339 Před 4 lety +3

      OMG I was thinking the EXACT same thing. Lookin up at her like a content child.

    • @Tracey313
      @Tracey313 Před 4 lety +3

      Is that what you guys saw? Well I hope so cause it looked a little disrespectful like disdain in my opinion

  • @mascottirose
    @mascottirose Před 4 lety +327

    Jennifer Hudson is one of the best vocalist in the world, Jennifer is anointed to sing and she is a awesome master voice

  • @pupperella1960
    @pupperella1960 Před 3 lety +1

    Jennifer Hudson does Sam Cooke proud!
    She is too amazing for words
    Too stunning a personality
    Too divine a Soul!
    Love you Lady !
    Lauretta

  • @strxnger2970
    @strxnger2970 Před 3 lety +7

    I’m 15 and I’m hella glad my parents raised me right if music don’t make you feel like this I don’t want it

  • @keysjackson
    @keysjackson Před 5 lety +165

    I'm not crying; you're crying!

  • @danieldociu8430
    @danieldociu8430 Před 4 lety +691

    Underrated? She's the greatest female vocalist out there.

    • @hazelsinterieurs837
      @hazelsinterieurs837 Před 4 lety +14

      Daniel Dociu I had to come here after enduring Beyoncé’s attempt at being soulful with Spirit. It just sounded to empty and too try hard for me... JHud is just Effortless! Phew! This was the fill up I needed👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @wooshbait36
      @wooshbait36 Před 4 lety +20

      @@hazelsinterieurs837 Just stop. In every single video, you simple-minded people try to compare two incredible artists. Undermining Beyonce is pathetic as she is one of the best vocalists and performers we ever had, saying she is soulless just makes you sound ignorant. Both Jennifer and Beyonce are incredible singers, and there is not better.

    • @jadefo2433
      @jadefo2433 Před 4 lety +10

      @@wooshbait36 it's useless to compare two singers you're right. Apart from that, you say that Beyoncé being soulless is false. I do think thats kind of true.. don't get me wrong shes definitely a great singer and performer but she definitely doesn't do soul. She masters RnB, pop..but somehow her perfomances often feel soulless. I guess it's true when they say you can't fake soul.. I think she doesn't try anyway since it's not her music style

    • @sd3564
      @sd3564 Před 4 lety +8

      Professor Stexy I disagree Beyoncé is not nor will she ever be one of the vocalist of anytime THANKS👍🏼 number two it’s very well known and BEYOND OBVIOUS that Beyoncé is one of the greatest entertainers of all time but to compare her vocals to someone like Jennifer Hudson THEE VOICE that’s a little wild for me Jennifer Hudson has one of thee greatest powerful voices of all time❗️you know how many times celebrities, interviewers, Fans, & Everyone Has said Jennifer is the voice of this generation I agree I hate all the comparisons but facts are facts the truth is the truth not even bashing Beyoncé yes she can sing but I’d rather watch her perform live or watch her music videos

    • @kay_kay0710
      @kay_kay0710 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sd3564 beyonce can most definitely sing circles around jhud. sorry but true.

  • @hlubsta1
    @hlubsta1 Před 3 lety +4

    I dont know how people managed to sit through her singing...dammmmiitttttt shes everything

  • @hollygamble1764
    @hollygamble1764 Před 3 lety +8

    I love how madly in love Denzel is with art and authenticity. He judged one of my national university forensics tournaments in Athens, OH and he donated his time, money and endless love to Wiley College in support of the speech and debate platform. You can just tell how much he loves to embrace art and culture and the performing arts. So much love.

  • @kallanniekerk9779
    @kallanniekerk9779 Před 5 lety +128

    If this is not one of the best live performances EVER then I dont know😥😥😥😥😥

    • @biatsoho1332
      @biatsoho1332 Před 5 lety +2

      Kallan Niekerk totally agree. She delivers every time. The voice was spot on. Simple and elegant.

  • @michaelsingslive
    @michaelsingslive Před 5 lety +198

    WHEN I TELL I SWUNG AT MY COMPUTER SCREEN! IF YOU DONT....YOU BETTAH...... WHEW! SHE DID THAT THING!!! MY LAWD!

    • @uniquenessmocha1180
      @uniquenessmocha1180 Před 5 lety +2

      😂😂 Shiii And I was yelling at my phone!!! 🗣📱 Don't chu do me!!!!

    • @MeltingHeartsWaxMelts
      @MeltingHeartsWaxMelts Před 5 lety +2

      I was disappointed somebody didn’t throw a church cloth or shoe at her 😂

  • @c.c.2763
    @c.c.2763 Před 3 lety +8

    Even after the first 17 times I've watched this, still gives me goosebumps. She slayed this🥺💗

  • @yahn_2508
    @yahn_2508 Před 3 lety +8

    I literally watch this every single day and not tired of it 😭 this gurl is amazing and can SANG 🔥

  • @dkonbeljohnz9981
    @dkonbeljohnz9981 Před 5 lety +378

    The best to ever really come from american idol BLACK. FANTASIA & JENNIFER

    • @mrzreez2872
      @mrzreez2872 Před 5 lety +19

      SwallO with an O ) But don't 4get Kelly Clarkson ;-) that white girl can sang too...

    • @Donyale6230
      @Donyale6230 Před 5 lety +2

      Also Latoya London and Tamyra Gray.

    • @JenJHayden
      @JenJHayden Před 5 lety +3

      @@Donyale6230 say it for the people in the back! folks don't know about the "others".

    • @JenJHayden
      @JenJHayden Před 5 lety

      @@mrzreez2872 yup

    • @darrelleldridge4914
      @darrelleldridge4914 Před 5 lety

      What you never heard Jordan Sparks?

  • @damejackson9682
    @damejackson9682 Před 4 lety +386

    I don't know which one I was more excited about, her singing or Denzel's reaction the whole time she was performing.
    He was like a little kid in a candy store

    • @latinainthecity9648
      @latinainthecity9648 Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed, I think I enjoyed his reaction more!! She is a solid singer.

  • @iwonderfernandez7796
    @iwonderfernandez7796 Před 3 lety +1

    AMAZING VOICE!!!... I've watched this video so many times and it never gets old... I keep getting goosebumps, my eyes well up, because that's how magnificent Jennifer Hudson is. To be able to get that kind of reaction from any audience is a GIFT. You have such a wonderful gift dear and thank you for sharing it with the world!

  • @josnduati9673
    @josnduati9673 Před 3 lety +1

    Jennifer can sing anything period! 😍