Tribute To Anita Baker - Soul Train Awards (HD)

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  • @d.jrichard5678
    @d.jrichard5678 Před 3 měsíci +293

    Who is here in 2024.... Watching this ..

    • @thecorporatecritic
      @thecorporatecritic Před 2 měsíci +2

      Meeeeeeeee and I can't get over Rachelle and Kem!!! They did not have to upstage everybody like that!!

    • @omarlane1144
      @omarlane1144 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Omg the talent scout , got this one right . Black excellence wow.

    • @marceladyfunk3909
      @marceladyfunk3909 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Me!! I love Anita! and this first line of singers is the best

    • @brianoliver9024
      @brianoliver9024 Před měsícem +2

      Thank you Jesus

    • @reneedurrant9615
      @reneedurrant9615 Před měsícem +1

      Meeeeeee

  • @andrewgabor2.0
    @andrewgabor2.0 Před 5 lety +4650

    Tamia winked at Anita Baker when she sung “I bet everything on my wedding ring” because Anita actually set her up on a blind date with Grant Hill. Now they have been together for over 22 years!!!

  • @AM-fb4pb
    @AM-fb4pb Před 2 měsíci +91

    Who still come back to this performance in 2024?

  • @naledimoreketla9184
    @naledimoreketla9184 Před 3 měsíci +66

    It's 2024 and I still believe this is the best tribute ever!!!

  • @rleonardgreen78
    @rleonardgreen78 Před 5 lety +1910

    Tamia is soooooo underrated. She always leaves it smoking. Support good R&B

  • @direfranchement
    @direfranchement Před 3 lety +1229

    Tamia always delivers. Sings in key, knows her limits. Need more of that in the younger generation.

    • @MiamiPush2theLimit
      @MiamiPush2theLimit Před 2 lety +31

      YASSSS I appreciate her restraint!!! Stays in her lane! I love it!!

    • @321blessed321
      @321blessed321 Před 2 lety +35

      This gen don't really sing....as we knew. Unsure what to call it

    • @heatherheadley1704
      @heatherheadley1704 Před 2 lety +11

      @@321blessed321 music 🎶is first a listening activity. 🎶. Videos and autotune were the death of musicians who could really sing. If you can sing in key with perfect pitch acapella then you can sing!!!

    • @loisjenkins9563
      @loisjenkins9563 Před 2 lety +5

      Classy!!!

    • @brandonbrown1916
      @brandonbrown1916 Před 2 lety +3

      Her only limits are going too low

  • @iamdavonish
    @iamdavonish Před rokem +770

    Almost 2023 and still watching this amazing tribute 👏🏿

    • @ceciliadavies2456
      @ceciliadavies2456 Před rokem +11

      SAME HERE AND RELISHING EVERY MINUTE OF IT!.....BRAVO! 👏

    • @iamdavonish
      @iamdavonish Před rokem +3

      @@ceciliadavies2456 Most definitely!

    • @DarkNtrigue
      @DarkNtrigue Před rokem +7

      These perfomances are timeless!

    • @jaicornell25
      @jaicornell25 Před rokem +3

      Yessss it’s 10/27/2022 and I’m here for it

    • @iamdavonish
      @iamdavonish Před rokem +2

      @@jaicornell25 yessss

  • @MrFansley
    @MrFansley Před rokem +90

    Older Black folks, make sure future generations know about Anita Baker and her music! Let it play during parties, around the house during weekend cleaning sessions, etc.. The children must know about Auntie Anita, for she's a LEGEND!

  • @user-gl2hk7zn4s
    @user-gl2hk7zn4s Před 8 lety +937

    Tamia never missed a note!

  • @brandonbrown1916
    @brandonbrown1916 Před 8 lety +1727

    Lailah was sooo slept on. She killed that tenor intro n then kept it soo dope vocally. I need ppl to realize this is THE Donny Hathaway's daughter, n she's nasty w it like her pops.

    • @JessicaWashington1014
      @JessicaWashington1014 Před 8 lety +83

      +Brandon Brown Yesssssss! My favorite that voice like straight butter!

    • @lucretiadavis9218
      @lucretiadavis9218 Před 7 lety +34

      Brandon Brown I know that's right. Jus like her pops.

    • @monawilliams286
      @monawilliams286 Před 7 lety +90

      on EVERYTHING!! India Arie know what's up!

    • @ndcohen3
      @ndcohen3 Před 6 lety +45

      facts!!!! She makes me proud to have a lower range voice

    • @saeedahunter7604
      @saeedahunter7604 Před 6 lety +18

      Brandon Brown OMG, yes, I was thinking the same thing, she was a classic icon when she was born

  • @GiftA
    @GiftA Před rokem +216

    I’ve lost count of how many times I keep coming back to this tribute. I love Anita Baker

  • @josephhardaway3
    @josephhardaway3 Před 2 lety +452

    El Debarge sang that song as if he wrote it!! I can't stop watching his performance over and over!!Great job👋

  • @EnriqueHolmes
    @EnriqueHolmes Před 4 lety +439

    Tamia’s tone!!! Wow... so underrated!

    • @marlynhunter6384
      @marlynhunter6384 Před 3 lety +24

      Tamia’s tone has always been pure, smooth, and rich. It kinda sneaks up on you and now it’s too late, SHE GOT YOU HOOKED! I love her. She has preserved her voice VERY well for like 30 years now.

    • @leanneedwards3637
      @leanneedwards3637 Před 3 lety +1

      D9nt sound like anita. Trying o
      To hard x

    • @leanneedwards3637
      @leanneedwards3637 Před 3 lety +2

      Watched a million times, trying to copy here. Instead make her own x

    • @leanneedwards3637
      @leanneedwards3637 Před 3 lety +7

      Faith Evan's... oh my God. Best vocals, best passion best anita vote for ever. Complete sassy ness x wot a babe

    • @GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018
      @GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018 Před 3 lety

      A treasure!!

  • @adroutt1985
    @adroutt1985 Před 4 lety +1371

    Rachelle Farrell one of the best female vocalist of ALL TIME...

    • @reneeware8964
      @reneeware8964 Před 4 lety +45

      Chef Tone did not receive her props her voice is an amazing instrument

    • @camillagriffin6716
      @camillagriffin6716 Před 4 lety +15

      YES I PROMISE

    • @sweetmeat9334
      @sweetmeat9334 Před 4 lety +16

      Yes and can play all intermist too

    • @JillCheese
      @JillCheese Před 4 lety +28

      Yes she is. That woman can do whatever she wants with her voice🙌🏾

    • @Melnswtpee72
      @Melnswtpee72 Před 4 lety +9

      You better know it!!!

  • @mstoyagrant
    @mstoyagrant Před 6 měsíci +75

    2024 and still watching ~ 01.02.24

    • @gwenmorris113
      @gwenmorris113 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Watching In March 2024!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @mstoyagrant
      @mstoyagrant Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@gwenmorris113 my birthday month 3.23!

    • @MrIsaacCorona
      @MrIsaacCorona Před 2 měsíci +1

      Been watching for 13 years now ❤

    • @mstoyagrant
      @mstoyagrant Před 2 měsíci

      @@MrIsaacCorona ❤️

    • @alecita984
      @alecita984 Před 2 měsíci +1

      24/04/2024 amor eterno a Anita ❤❤❤❤

  • @clduncan23
    @clduncan23 Před 2 lety +104

    Goapele and Dione Farris on Same Old Love was amazing. I love the yin/yang approach and they compliment each other perfectly

  • @TheMichelleRena
    @TheMichelleRena Před 6 lety +705

    I could've listened to Tamia all day. She sounded absolutely beautiful

  • @johns1139
    @johns1139 Před 5 lety +455

    India Arie standin in praise while everyone sitting down gives me life

  • @bjsimon8755
    @bjsimon8755 Před rokem +248

    Tamia is too underrated always loved her voice. Faith Evans was pitchy but has a beautiful voice. El Debarge voice is like a dream 💕

    • @rodokorley9456
      @rodokorley9456 Před rokem +15

      agree on faith..she always is, but what she did here is feel those words, and live and relive her journey and that's where pitchy didn't matter anymore

    • @missvida6251
      @missvida6251 Před rokem +14

      Tamia has such a clear voice

    • @bluscorpion
      @bluscorpion Před rokem +7

      @@rodokorley9456 Thank you! People who know Faith already know. And pitchy isn't necessarily bad, it's a preference.

    • @MrBrown-mw9il
      @MrBrown-mw9il Před rokem +1

      Singing so hard.

    • @ronaldturner5733
      @ronaldturner5733 Před rokem +3

      El Debarge was the best by far

  • @talldc
    @talldc Před 2 lety +895

    It’s been 10+ years and I still come back to this tribute!! We have to celebrate our music legends while we have them. This was A+!

  • @VIRALREGGAE
    @VIRALREGGAE Před 7 lety +1753

    Anit Baker is really one of the greatest singer and songwriter of all times

    • @garydee69
      @garydee69 Před 5 lety +17

      kenworth brown 100% facts

    • @xxvolution
      @xxvolution Před 5 lety +6

      I like my girl Shirley Murdock too back in the day, I like the competition between them both.

    • @imtiredoftheseniggas6618
      @imtiredoftheseniggas6618 Před 4 lety +13

      She’s a masterpiece

    • @sandrafayesimpson8699
      @sandrafayesimpson8699 Před 4 lety +17

      Yes indeed Anita’s lyrics will make a man pay attention ❤️💯

    • @Kari_Michele
      @Kari_Michele Před 3 lety +2

      @@sandrafayesimpson8699 Sure will, and it did.

  • @wesgriffin6081
    @wesgriffin6081 Před 2 lety +88

    Lala Hathaway way slayed "Angel"...that lower register embraces your soul

    • @shanequaaustin8908
      @shanequaaustin8908 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It always do for me my love since I have a deep singing voice myself. My button notes and lower register always mess people up. My falsetto does the same to folks❤❤❤

    • @eglebetancourt6188
      @eglebetancourt6188 Před 2 měsíci

      la mejor❤

    • @happypeople33
      @happypeople33 Před měsícem

      I love everything about Lalah Hathaway

  • @sandrabernard3488
    @sandrabernard3488 Před 8 měsíci +17

    I noticed Anita was feeling Dionne Farris. She threw that funk into it, freaked it. Loved that 😂

  • @ItsMe-zv4wg
    @ItsMe-zv4wg Před 2 lety +210

    Am I the only one that loves Chrisette Michelle's Voice??.... A Side Note, Kem And Rachel Ferrel should have been saved for last....God they need tp record the entire song....Really enjoyed Tamia's voice too.....Anyway Back to Chrisette, can we acknowledge her voice? Love her voice!

    • @Awillii
      @Awillii Před 2 lety +5

      Nope! I do too 🤗

    • @beonelove
      @beonelove Před 2 lety +6

      They saved the BEST for last PERIODT 😊 #sweetlove #anepicperformance by a legend🎶

    • @isismarie2902
      @isismarie2902 Před 2 lety +5

      Tbh she was my fav

    • @ItsMe-zv4wg
      @ItsMe-zv4wg Před 2 lety +14

      @@isismarie2902Yes ....I think black folk want to stay mad at her for singing for the president at the time.....in which is ridiculous.....that girl can sing and they know it

    • @simplybeautiful6498
      @simplybeautiful6498 Před rokem +7

      I Love Love Love Chrisette Michele Voice ❣♥️🥰

  • @Ebony_Marcelin
    @Ebony_Marcelin Před 7 lety +641

    Rachelle Ferrell is ridiculous. Omg!!! That voice!!!!

    • @torimoneey2564
      @torimoneey2564 Před 7 lety +8

      Truth!

    • @mele9131
      @mele9131 Před 7 lety +1

      Ebony Marcelin sounds like.the is. covering.up.something by being.loud

    • @docman2840
      @docman2840 Před 7 lety +10

      Ebony Marcelin So underrated

    • @caribbeanraised6084
      @caribbeanraised6084 Před 6 lety

      Ebony Marcelin who is that?!!

    • @Moonewitch
      @Moonewitch Před 5 lety +12

      Nobody touches her! They would die twice trying to hold her notes. Even Mariah! They can't touch Rachelle's notes or delivery.

  • @jaquariussmith337
    @jaquariussmith337 Před 5 lety +855

    Who’s still watching in July 2019🖤💪 🔥

    • @Tamarashadow
      @Tamarashadow Před 5 lety +8

      Me & I get chills everytime I watch this

    • @gwenettesmith4747
      @gwenettesmith4747 Před 5 lety +9

      Jaquarius Smith Me and I have to admit I’ve watched it several times since it 1st. aired 😍🥰old school woman ❤️

    • @jaquariussmith337
      @jaquariussmith337 Před 5 lety +5

      Gwenette Smith very true I’ve watched it every sense I knew It aired sometime I listen just for a piece of mind & that great feeling music brought back then

    • @kimberlibray5423
      @kimberlibray5423 Před 5 lety +1

      mee!!!!

    • @neshellmyers997
      @neshellmyers997 Před 5 lety +2

      Me❤️

  • @debgibson1334
    @debgibson1334 Před rokem +123

    Still the go to in 2023!!! Simply TIMELESS!!! Best tribute EVER!!!

  • @janetcaday216
    @janetcaday216 Před 3 měsíci +7

    2024 & still in awe in their performance! Every artist did justice to the Great Anita Baker's Timeless hits!

  • @janeesworld572
    @janeesworld572 Před 7 lety +535

    Fun fact: At the 1996 Soul Traim Awards Anita told Tamia she knew the "perfect man for her" that man ended up being Grant Hill :) hence the wink at "I bet everything on my wedding ring" (3:14 mark)

    • @marissawilson4644
      @marissawilson4644 Před 5 lety +29

      Janee's World I need her to set me up too lol. Mama Baker hit the bail on the head!

    • @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639
      @harlemantoinetterisingfrom4639 Před 5 lety +2

      Yeeeeesssss

    • @msohsosolo
      @msohsosolo Před 5 lety +2

      This is true but I think it was a few years earlier because I got married in Canada in 1994. They got married, had a family & are STILL together.🥰

    • @TheSweet80s
      @TheSweet80s Před 5 lety +3

      Oh my goodness! Really! Beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing that!😍😉

    • @sonyaethaniel
      @sonyaethaniel Před 5 lety

      Didn't know that.🦋

  • @ConHun32
    @ConHun32 Před 4 lety +848

    Who’s still watching in November 2019? 🙋🏽‍♀️

  • @Rkitt8
    @Rkitt8 Před 2 lety +42

    El Debarge KILLLLLED ITTTTTT. Holy shit he sounded amazing! What a legend.

  • @waynematthews8165
    @waynematthews8165 Před rokem +182

    This was one of THE best tributes I've seen, even some 12 years+ later in 2023. I'm a huge Anita Baker fan; these songs are timeless treasures!

  • @JasmyneInJuly1111
    @JasmyneInJuly1111 Před 8 lety +1182

    My girl Tamia betting everything on that wedding ring and holding it up proudly! Get it mama‼️

    • @emcghee09
      @emcghee09 Před 8 lety +44

      tamia know she can sang!

    • @21Voice
      @21Voice Před 8 lety +12

      +emcghee09 yes indeed. Best one in the tribute!

    • @algerared
      @algerared Před 8 lety +2

      yes

    • @jlinb7783
      @jlinb7783 Před 8 lety +25

      tamia killed it ohhh!

    • @jamaalshelton6793
      @jamaalshelton6793 Před 8 lety +158

      Anita baker introduced her to her husband. Which is why she winked

  • @sjockieamccrary5642
    @sjockieamccrary5642 Před 5 lety +349

    Anita and Debarge look like somebody auntie and uncle jammin at the family reunion😂😂😂. I LOVE IT

    • @terrellmoore7711
      @terrellmoore7711 Před 4 lety +5

      😂🤣

    • @LadyDOL1
      @LadyDOL1 Před 3 lety +9

      Lmaoooo this was so precious

    • @cleopatrabonz
      @cleopatrabonz Před 3 lety +15

      Naw El don’t look like no uncle at a family reunion I’ve ever seen... he’s too fine for that.

    • @dmnds979
      @dmnds979 Před 3 lety +7

      @@cleopatrabonz "Thank You!" And Eldra turns it on and turns it out everywhere, even when he drops in just to visit family and friends. If there's a piano or keyboard, "its on!"

    • @marionmjones3415
      @marionmjones3415 Před 3 lety +2

      😂😂😂😂

  • @bv8126
    @bv8126 Před rokem +24

    Who came back to this classic tribute in 2023?!

  • @debgibson1334
    @debgibson1334 Před rokem +15

    Baby it’s Anita standing and putting her hands on her hips, rocking out to Dionne Farris as if to say “You BETTA BRING IT QUEEN!!!

    • @denisejohnson1612
      @denisejohnson1612 Před 4 měsíci

      Our "Lady Anita B. has soothed us so beautifuly these decades we are fortunate to Have Her, thank you A.B.

  • @Meds1000MD
    @Meds1000MD Před 5 lety +480

    Rachelle is probably the best singer alive. Slept on. Best tribute BET take notes.

    • @JLPerryTV
      @JLPerryTV Před 5 lety +48

      She’s in an entire high class of her own because she is the only singer I know with 100% percent control over her voice. She has NEVER missed a note or sang off key

    • @constancegomez351
      @constancegomez351 Před 4 lety +6

      Kem too!

    • @TheJaxVillain
      @TheJaxVillain Před 4 lety +11

      Rachelle and Lisa Fischer give me the most ridiculous chills I've ever felt in my life

    • @badgalruth
      @badgalruth Před 4 lety +1

      New Religion 💯💯💯💯

    • @idgafjuslisten
      @idgafjuslisten Před 4 lety +3

      This was a bet tribute sir

  • @apriljohnson458
    @apriljohnson458 Před 3 lety +97

    That damn Rachel Farelle sang like a damn bird!! Truly underated.

  • @20FilmChick
    @20FilmChick Před rokem +14

    I love @10:19 when Anita puts her hand on her hip at Dionne singing lol

  • @DeeDeeTheCapeVerdean
    @DeeDeeTheCapeVerdean Před 6 měsíci +20

    El improvised like no other and it put the biggest smile on her face❤

  • @Vitaluv
    @Vitaluv Před 4 lety +434

    Tamia always have me pressing rewind. Unsung for real.

    • @monayfromdabay
      @monayfromdabay Před 4 lety +8

      have you heard “you put a move on my heart” by Tamia?

    • @Vitaluv
      @Vitaluv Před 4 lety +3

      @@monayfromdabay yes!

    • @ginab.4605
      @ginab.4605 Před 3 lety +4

      mapboy93 She battled health problems for many years...

    • @JazzFunkNobby1964
      @JazzFunkNobby1964 Před 3 lety +1

      I've never heard of her until this. She was outstanding.

    • @Potterpalooza316
      @Potterpalooza316 Před 3 lety

      September of 2020 and yes I agree I keep watching her part

  • @mal2mic
    @mal2mic Před 5 lety +534

    That doggone Rachelle Ferrell! I do not know how to describe that amazing thing she calls a voice. I love her! Speechless!

  • @GardeningwithLadyCheryl
    @GardeningwithLadyCheryl Před 2 lety +88

    I absolutely loved El Debarge’s interpretation of Sweet Love.

  • @NsikakUdoh-cz4ud
    @NsikakUdoh-cz4ud Před 10 měsíci +17

    El de barge is such a beautiful singer,we can feel that part like he was the original singer of that song.What a sweet voice he has.His part is the sweetest of this tribute.

  • @tammyprattis437
    @tammyprattis437 Před 4 lety +364

    Rachelle Ferrell's scat stole my soul

    • @ocandro
      @ocandro Před 4 lety +24

      Humans can't compare with Miss Ferrell, she's just on another level, what a legend!

    • @TBThaOmnipotent
      @TBThaOmnipotent Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah, best performance of tha tribute... She got too much range...

    • @brentduanefoster
      @brentduanefoster Před 3 lety +5

      Did Kem not get the memo on Rachelle’s scatting ability?

    • @Kari_Michele
      @Kari_Michele Před 3 lety +2

      Stole my soul too. So unreal 👼

    • @ForeverLuckyLika
      @ForeverLuckyLika Před 3 lety +2

      Yassss El Debarge yes

  • @debgibson1334
    @debgibson1334 Před 4 lety +1194

    Who’s still watching in 2020!!! One of the most amazing tributes EVER!!!

  • @hons6967
    @hons6967 Před 2 lety +32

    That jazzy rendition and the scatting, Lordy have us Mercy

  • @fabioduraes8935
    @fabioduraes8935 Před 8 měsíci +6

    El Debarge and Anita Baker great voices !!!

  • @Styl849
    @Styl849 Před 8 lety +155

    Lala gave India Arie life with that performance.

    • @alkebulon7488
      @alkebulon7488 Před 8 lety +3

      +Styl849 That's real! I stood up from my desk at work with my palms up listenin' to Laylah, lol!

    • @garydee69
      @garydee69 Před 5 lety +2

      Styl849 I don’t think a portion of the audience appreciated that great performance I wish I was there.

  • @rockyblaq510
    @rockyblaq510 Před 3 lety +456

    Let's not act like El didn't steal the show and literally melted her heart...... he did his thang and Anita LOVED it!

    • @mno231
      @mno231 Před 3 lety +12

      El❤️

    • @MarlonDGandy
      @MarlonDGandy Před 3 lety +4

      Fasho! 💙

    • @djonez4864
      @djonez4864 Před 2 lety +9

      Perfect ending 2that set! EL kilt

    • @ralphrockwell7670
      @ralphrockwell7670 Před 2 lety +16

      Yes he brought her outta her seat and yes they were all amazing.

    • @13SurgTech
      @13SurgTech Před 2 lety +4

      I'm sorry, he didn't. Let's not bypass Rachelle Ferrell.

  • @Amber-yx1jw
    @Amber-yx1jw Před 2 lety +71

    my mom would tell me how much my grandma hated Anita Baker’s voice everytime I would play her and that was the moment I knew I was breaking ancestry curses. this woman is one of my favorite singers of my life.

  • @rgo1501
    @rgo1501 Před rokem +45

    I got chills from Rachelle's performance. It's like she morphed me to nirvana with her voice alone. I am convinced she's a Muse among humans. 😍😍😍

    • @loveyourself7159
      @loveyourself7159 Před rokem +2

      Yeap now I heard Rachelle will show out at her own stuff!! but that was just a preview for us. Luv it!! that scats she does oh my!! What!!!

  • @mariahardy1201
    @mariahardy1201 Před 5 lety +255

    El DeBarge was in fine form. I sure would've loved to hear Toni Braxton.

    • @ronniemack4831
      @ronniemack4831 Před 4 lety +7

      Yes El knocked it out the Park, especially when he went to that falsetto

    • @sflemming90
      @sflemming90 Před 4 lety +13

      Anita passed on love should’ve brought you home to Toni I wish she was there too.

  • @noemis.bryant68
    @noemis.bryant68 Před 7 lety +282

    The Lalah Hathaway portion always gives me chills. The control she has is unheard of.

    • @pick2568
      @pick2568 Před 5 lety +3

      Check out her video with Snarky Puppy and hold on to something.

    • @shanequaaustin8908
      @shanequaaustin8908 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yes ma'am lala Hathaway is the voice honey just like her father

  • @marleauxjmusic
    @marleauxjmusic Před 2 lety +64

    Coming back to this video AGAIN!
    The way Lalah Hathaway just CARESSED that song tho! Those riffs were like VELVET. 😍😍😍….. Awesome foretelling tho, given she would eventually give us an AWESOME live cover of “Angel” years later…. 💫💯💪🏾

  • @bernlin2000
    @bernlin2000 Před 2 lety +113

    You know you've done something special as an artist when you have such a diverse array of voices paying tribute to your body of work. Such an extraordinary woman.

  • @rtthomas3667
    @rtthomas3667 Před 3 lety +251

    They had to bring out the "heavy hitters" for Anita Baker. She deserves no less.

  • @lashandajones4509
    @lashandajones4509 Před 6 lety +355

    They put the stank on Anita's tribute. Best I've seen so far.

    • @treska2158
      @treska2158 Před 4 lety

      YASSSSSSS👈💪

    • @sheilaorangd1967
      @sheilaorangd1967 Před 4 lety

      I didn't watch the show but they sound like a hot mess only one that can sing Anita Baker song is Anita Baker I wish that she would get up there and sing a song to make the show but they all sound like a hot mess cuz I know they put their own twist on it but her songs are perfection and is very few people that can sing her songs like she do

    • @daequan2565
      @daequan2565 Před 4 lety +4

      Sheila Orangd just enjoy the tribute🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @tanyagary9209
      @tanyagary9209 Před 4 lety +1

      Sheila Orangd I know what you mean by nothing like the originals but i remember watching the show. Anita seemed to be enjoying every last one of them. Reminds me of a proud mom. Just look at her expressions and body language

  • @PuleMC
    @PuleMC Před rokem +23

    El DeBage did a number on sweet love👌 and I'm not even gonna mention Rachelle Ferrell ❤ Incredible everytime.

  • @Nanbebe7
    @Nanbebe7 Před rokem +10

    Kem and Rachelle were amazing didn’t even recognize the song. Let me go get my tickets for 2023 tour ❤

  • @WilliamSmith-lc9fu
    @WilliamSmith-lc9fu Před 3 lety +331

    Rachelle Farrell is for real talent

  • @aceboogieatl73
    @aceboogieatl73 Před 3 lety +589

    Whoever put this line up together did a damn good job. There wasn't a singer that disappointed. Everyone brought their A game repped for Mrs Anita Baker

    • @TBThaOmnipotent
      @TBThaOmnipotent Před 3 lety +18

      Facts!!! Still watching this in Fall 2020...

    • @Kari_Michele
      @Kari_Michele Před 3 lety +6

      Agreed 💯

    • @teetill9920
      @teetill9920 Před 3 lety +28

      Faith Evans was screaming! 😒

    • @aceboogieatl73
      @aceboogieatl73 Před 3 lety +23

      @@teetill9920 Faith was sanging from the bottom of her feet. Dont do faith.

    • @debgibson1334
      @debgibson1334 Před 3 lety +10

      Literally one of the GREATEST TRIBUTES OF ALL TIMES!!! They hit the nail on the head with each of these performances!!!

  • @keridoll30
    @keridoll30 Před 2 lety +20

    Tamia sang that song so well.. Gave me chills 😩😩

  • @JJ-wj6ur
    @JJ-wj6ur Před 2 lety +38

    There's only one El Debarge! He will forever be in our hearts forever. His amazing performance of sweet love was just too much. Loved it!!! God bless him always!! 🙏❤❤❤❤🙏👍🥰💞

  • @jerrybee566
    @jerrybee566 Před 5 lety +108

    India Arie was getting her life in the audience. Best tribute ever. Impressive line-up

  • @donwon259
    @donwon259 Před 3 lety +105

    You know when you hear kem hit that “HEY GURL” it’s over wit😂

    • @apprilleh
      @apprilleh Před 2 lety +2

      Right lol

    • @AngelCarmen93
      @AngelCarmen93 Před 2 lety

      Lmao I hate how accurate this is 😂😂😂😂

    • @agathataylor9558
      @agathataylor9558 Před 2 lety

      @@apprilleh Kim and his accomplice Singer is the "TRUTH"💕

    • @swurvegirl1978
      @swurvegirl1978 Před 2 lety

      Its so effortless with her. No extra arm movements,etc she could lay down singing and sound damn good

  • @gertibell
    @gertibell Před 2 lety +15

    That took guts to take on those difficult songs in front of Anita herself. Still, no one can touch Anita's skill level & soul.

  • @jeyjey792
    @jeyjey792 Před rokem +28

    It’s 2023 I’m in Nairobi Kenya and I’m watching all my faves giving tribute to my fave ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and I’m a teenager all over again. Anita’s voice is heavenly

  • @melaninproud2383
    @melaninproud2383 Před 8 lety +380

    Ray J be jammin every time I see him in the audience in award shows lol

  • @SnoopCatts
    @SnoopCatts Před 7 lety +161

    Tamia KILLED IT!!! You GO, GIRL!

  • @ProdigyBowlersTour
    @ProdigyBowlersTour Před rokem +20

    Her name almost never gets tossed around in discussions about the greatest female pop vocalists of all time, but for my money, there's no one I'd rather listen to than the phenomenal Anita Baker. Not a single one of her songs has grown old, and I still get goosebumps every time I hear her sing 'em. Best concert I ever attended.

  • @Mintjulep3
    @Mintjulep3 Před rokem +30

    Tamia did her thing!!! She needs so much more recognition! Her voice is just so effortlessly smooth and beautiful 💕

  • @ToyaThompson1110
    @ToyaThompson1110 Před 6 lety +438

    No one is mentioning Dionne Farris! She killed it.

    • @JANEENHOLLIS
      @JANEENHOLLIS Před 5 lety +9

      Yeeesssss! ❤

    • @tephlondandada156
      @tephlondandada156 Před 5 lety +8

      I agree 💯 Goapele gave me goosebumps.

    • @dyamonddoll
      @dyamonddoll Před 5 lety +35

      Stopped me cold in my tracks!! I was NOT expecting Dionne Farris to knock it out the park like that!! I wanted more! Her part was much too short!

    • @lazettlee15
      @lazettlee15 Před 5 lety +1

      @@tephlondandada156 4

    • @trebo12
      @trebo12 Před 5 lety +31

      I regularly come to this video JUST to see Dionne kill it.

  • @jkgv1740
    @jkgv1740 Před 2 lety +40

    Dionne Farris really put her soul into it. Best tribute I've seen for a musician.

  • @carlawilliams5-26-27
    @carlawilliams5-26-27 Před 2 lety +14

    Tamia has one of the softest, prettiest & elegant voice God gifted a beautiful queen ..

    • @adrianos198
      @adrianos198 Před 2 lety

      That 2.57 to 3.06 is top top quality singing ... Just beautiful ..

  • @Synthalog
    @Synthalog Před 8 lety +126

    Am I the only one coming back again and again?

    • @stevoh5006
      @stevoh5006 Před 8 lety +4

      Every Sunday evening

    • @Rossboss55
      @Rossboss55 Před 8 lety +2

      Not at all. I can't stay away either.

    • @rahla82
      @rahla82 Před 8 lety +1

      +MindtheMix Cannot stop watching this. At least once a week.

    • @douglessstafford1080
      @douglessstafford1080 Před 8 lety +1

      +MindtheMix oh no hun, this my go to joint

    • @rahla82
      @rahla82 Před 8 lety +1

      +rahla82 back again. :)

  • @mayamcneary8825
    @mayamcneary8825 Před 6 lety +164

    This is how you do an Anita Baker Tribute, BET! You should’ve taken notes!!

    • @ericmoore3791
      @ericmoore3791 Před 3 lety

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore and how is the weather over there

  • @lashandamoore3105
    @lashandamoore3105 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Lord knows that I truly missed this type of real music! Mrs Anita Baker was one of the Realest Artists back in the days and still now!!2024♥️😪💐♥️💯👍🏾🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾 All the 👑 QUEENS who did that tribute to her were so awesome and amazing! Bring back so many good memories 💯♥️🔥🙌🏾♥️M.I.A.305

  • @Geodelifestyles
    @Geodelifestyles Před rokem +72

    I literally go back to this every few days. Lalahs ability to manipulate her voice is absolutely mesmerizing and rachelle and kem create such a wonderful rendition. Don’t get me started on Dionne… she is absolutely everything to me. Her energy, her uniqueness, her confidence.. everything is so refreshing and solid. FUCK YES

  • @toniautoomp5708
    @toniautoomp5708 Před 8 lety +325

    Layla Hathaway can touch souls with that voice

    • @torimoneey2564
      @torimoneey2564 Před 7 lety +8

      Amen!

    • @80s4everever
      @80s4everever Před 6 lety +3

      Layla was my first thought even before clicking this; she did great♡♡♡.
      Dee Dee Bridgewater would've been great too.

    • @LavCBeauty
      @LavCBeauty Před 5 lety +2

      I'm telling you! She sings so low in her belly um convinced there's a bearded person with a Heineken and heel on lol

    • @michaelbracken5049
      @michaelbracken5049 Před 5 lety

      I remember I had this recorded and I watched it about 30,000 times

  • @ntabon0219
    @ntabon0219 Před 7 lety +668

    They were all great but my fav was Tamia! Her voice is so clear and pure though!

    • @nikkomanolo7558
      @nikkomanolo7558 Před 7 lety +86

      Smiley0815 Rachelle Ferrell and Kem killed it🎼

    • @msd4743
      @msd4743 Před 7 lety +26

      Smiley0815.......YES!! YES!! Clear AND pure

    • @rahlohmcdonogh280
      @rahlohmcdonogh280 Před 7 lety +9

      Goapele!

    • @Sassykitten84
      @Sassykitten84 Před 7 lety +5

      Smiley0815 I 💘 Faith .believe me I do but a sista had to skip over her part

    • @AllOccasionsAreUs
      @AllOccasionsAreUs Před 7 lety +2

      Rahloh McDonogh Thank because I was trying to figure out who she was

  • @fuzellberger1146
    @fuzellberger1146 Před rokem +41

    Rochelle Ferrell and Kim gave me chills when I 1st heard there performance. And still to this day I get the chill. ♥ Layla Hathaway destroyed her performance. ♥

  • @sha1841
    @sha1841 Před rokem +9

    I can’t believe Rachelle Farrell!!! 😮😳 I Loved her & Kem’s performance!

  • @luvinmysailor
    @luvinmysailor Před 6 lety +126

    Kem and that infamous "Hey GIRL" ayeeeeee😭😍😍

  • @deborahmoore8023
    @deborahmoore8023 Před 3 lety +492

    Lalah Hathaway's voice gives me the chills! I just cry when she sings! Her interpretation of a song is incredible! Dionne Farris, Goapele and Rachelle Farrell killed it for me!

  • @jmcharles75
    @jmcharles75 Před rokem +20

    I’m still watching this in 2023! This is my favorite tribute❤ Every one did amazing and deserves an award! My goodness

  • @poodah27
    @poodah27 Před 5 lety +149

    Fun fact:This tribute to Anita Prompted Lalah Hathaway to re-record Angel on her 2017 project.....Like butter you hear me??? 😍😊

  • @vic.nicmusic
    @vic.nicmusic Před 5 lety +530

    Who's here in 2019???

  • @nudah08
    @nudah08 Před 8 měsíci +38

    Whoever put this arrangement of artists together with Ms. Anita's songs are genius! You can literally hear her influence in each artist's singing style when you think about their work. Just perfect! *chef's kiss 😩❤❤❤

  • @mrceoharris
    @mrceoharris Před 2 měsíci +6

    Chrisette come on to the cookout….come on. You’re forgiven.

  • @kaydilluh
    @kaydilluh Před 6 lety +199

    The way Anita shakes her head as Tamia starts singing just touches my soul 🙌🏾💕

    • @raquelb731
      @raquelb731 Před 4 lety +3

      Tamia Was awesome 👏

    • @MeatyVan
      @MeatyVan Před 4 lety +1

      FACTS

    • @user-oy4ez6qs4f
      @user-oy4ez6qs4f Před 4 lety +20

      Anita set Tamia and Grant Hill up!! That song was so personal for Tamia to sing.. especially to the woman who induced her to her husband!! Awesome performance. Whoever put this tribute together, know what they we’re doing!!

    • @chinemeremudoh3732
      @chinemeremudoh3732 Před 4 lety +1

      Real recognize Real!

    • @brandimonroe1764
      @brandimonroe1764 Před 4 lety

      @@user-oy4ez6qs4f what song did she sing

  • @lenhalz8086
    @lenhalz8086 Před 6 lety +91

    You can hear Donny in Lalahs voice.. its haunting.. wow

    • @myh6948
      @myh6948 Před 4 lety +5

      Same here. love her voice so much! Miss Donny so much

    • @pezeta6434
      @pezeta6434 Před 4 lety +3

      Unbelievable 😮

  • @LewisComeaux
    @LewisComeaux Před 18 dny +5

    I'm here for Anita Baker 365 Days A Year she Brought So Much Joy to our Body and Souls

  • @Bryan5288
    @Bryan5288 Před rokem +7

    They way Tamia sounded just like her singing "Giving you the best that I got" is amazing! Not many Singers can emulate the voices & demeanor or other Singers.

  • @the4cqueen148
    @the4cqueen148 Před 3 lety +181

    Laila Hathaway is one of the few people in the world that can sing with an Overtone voice, which means she can actually sing two different notes at the same time. Amazing artist.

  • @alisharenee2100
    @alisharenee2100 Před 4 lety +403

    Who's here durning Covid 2020

  • @FavorsMeChelC
    @FavorsMeChelC Před 2 lety +6

    2021 and it’s still Tamia and El Debarge for me!!!

  • @kennethsampson707
    @kennethsampson707 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Anita Baker, the Ultimate Songstress Queen. She could hold a note like "NO ONE IN THE WORLD". She expressed her aura and gave you her soul in every song. Her music was soothing and heartfelt. A Legendary Special Rare Talent. "NO MORE TEARS"

  • @Classof20012010
    @Classof20012010 Před 9 lety +288

    Dionne came out there READY do you hear me?!? Her swag was on a hunned million.

    • @DellieB
      @DellieB Před 8 lety +41

      She's my favorite part of the video

    • @cjae3644
      @cjae3644 Před 7 lety +18

      Happy GoLucky I come back to watch her..dope😆

    • @TheDebgirl12000
      @TheDebgirl12000 Před 7 lety +19

      Happy GoLucky : Happy, I have been a fan of of Dionne Farris since her Arrested Development days. Her voice her amazing to me! She is incredibly talented.

    • @iveywebb
      @iveywebb Před 6 lety +1

      StlDel23 THANK YOU 👏👏👏💯💯💯

    • @iveywebb
      @iveywebb Před 6 lety

      C Jae FACTS 🤣

  • @Boogiesince
    @Boogiesince Před 8 lety +540

    Never saw a tribute performance before in MY LIFE where everyone was so spot on and fitting.

    • @jamaalshelton6793
      @jamaalshelton6793 Před 8 lety +10

      Whitney, Johnny gill Luther tribute

    • @SHS_Author
      @SHS_Author Před 7 lety +13

      So true....I enjoyed all of them

    • @chrisg.5056
      @chrisg.5056 Před 7 lety +33

      That's the same thing I said every time I watch this lol They hit it right on the nose with this one and everybody was flawless

    • @daisyhoward5472
      @daisyhoward5472 Před 7 lety +40

      And no one had to do it half naked. Pure class.

    • @chaoticneutral8040
      @chaoticneutral8040 Před 6 lety

      daisy howard you piece of shit women can wear whatever the fuck they want. misogynistic pig