I DISCOVER a SECOND SECRET version at the end! Angelina Jordan - If I Were A Boy | REACTION 

Toby is quoted in a Japanese journal today saying, “Working with Angelina has been nothing short of inspiring. Her ability to channel profound emotion through her voice adds a whole new depth to the song.” And this was his introduction of Angelina in The London Palladium, “But, what’s better than seeing the best superstar in the world perform a song is seeing the next best superstar the world hasn’t discovered yet, please welcome Angelina Jordan.”

Absolutely no words. Perfection. Finally, a great voice and artist.

Amazing. There's really something special about her

This is not one of my favorite songs, but there is immediately the Angelina effect where you become immersed in the lyrics because Angelina brings them to life. She is more than the singer-she takes on the identity of the song. We feel, not just hear, the lyrics because Angelina becomes both the singer and the girl who has lived through this experience.

I think we are already seeing the change from child prodigy to DIVA mode... her classic, elegant style, without having excessive ornaments either in her music or in her person... just talent, class, elegance and great style... ahaha and working with the best song writers, musicians and producers in the world...

"It's Gonna Happen...It's Gonna Happen.............FINALLY, It's Gonna Happen!!

Im really sorry Beyonce, but this performance is so much better than any live or studio version I've ever done.

More beautiful Angelina. Thank you for your weekly reactions to this genius. Imo Angelina blows Beyonce out of the water.

Beautiful❤....best version of this song by far! MAGICAL Wow Angelina! Wow! ❤

You the only one who found that so far. No one reacted to the pop version. But guess what Angelina and Toby have been working together for months working on this and a few originals. So yeah its coming! BAD Valentine is gonna cause waves.

He loves her Boudy he's been fan boying introducing her at a live performance as the next great superstar , another time she is a world class singer, and saying , who do you think done it better, I love what Angelina has done with this ,but I'll let you decide. He has jazz roots as well we might get jazzy AJ heaven . He's writing with her not for her.💜💜💜👣

What a wonderful reaction and I agree it's FINALLY going to happen!! 😊❤

Great reaction: not only did he "pick" Angelina he is incredibly effusive about how inspiring he finds working with her... and there is a lot of great music to come it seems, including soon the song they co-wrote "Bad Valentine" which we know is fire...

omg i didn’t know! Thanks. I will immediately go buy both version.

Three versions on u tube,one with just piano, all are fantastic.

She´s the best contemporary female singer in the world.

Yeah, 2nd version is known, and we were somewhat surprised that there is no video for that one released yet, as snippets of one were also shown on their socials. There she is walking in a hoodie near Brick Lane in London. On RU-vid the Piano Diaries version is far ahead, on Spotify it's only a 2:1 split of listens. PS: the music video for that 2nd version has now been announced for today, June 4th, by Toby. And it's announced as premiere on Angelina Jordan Official for 6am PDT, 9am EDT, 3pm CEST!

I knew why I have been waiting for this reaction. THANK YOU.

I think Angelina had something to do with the re - imagining of this song they also do another song called "Bad Valentine" not released yet.......

Only one word: WOW !!❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩

Love this versjon and the voice amazing

Angelina and Toby anounced that they will release a new sog called: " Bad Valentine, ..." I can't wait to hear it,...

Not only that Boudy… they are working together for a while! So we’ll have more surprises this year!!!! Does Stevie Wonder sounds familiar to you…????

I found the secret version first. Glad you found it. It is radio perfect. It makes you sway with guitar, handclaps and drums. No one is better than Angelina and teamed with Toby, they are two superstars together. Clearly he let her sing how she wanted.

I predict that at some time in the future, probably after I'm gone, there will be a Major motion picture or many of her rise to the pinnacle of stardom. They would have so much material to work with. She is likely the most documented superstar ever! Of course, long before then, she will be a household name - one of those artists known by one name "Angelina". i.e., the G.O.A.T!

They have a single coming out together called “Bad Valentinee” they performed it in a cafe together along with If I were a boy. Live!!!

You now see what part of her Contract has. Her freedom to collaborate. And own her works/masters. Etc.

Absolutely beautiful! Boudy, I think you loved this as much as I did. Angelina sang this as beautifully as she is. Thanks for sharing and starting my week right!

By the way, the version you found with the guitars a drums is the one they used with the video they did. Enjoy, y friend!!!

You're the first I've heard to discover a second version. Great reaction

That was just awesome!

The perfect mix, the perfect reimagining of the song with the perfect voice,Angelina's. Let's not forget you gave it to us Boudy on Angelina Monday, also perfect

This is why we listen to Boudy, he’s on it! 🗝️

Plus the energy between this two ARTISTS is amazing. As you just said her explosion will be huge very soon!!! (Credits to Michael also/her manager/uncle) I couldn’t be more happy seeing the way she is promoted and being always with the BEST of the BEST!

They already had three live gigs for this, each with different instrumentations: piano/cello/violin, piano/cello, piano only. You'll find them in this playlist together with the two non-live versions shown here: ru-vid.com/group/PLddfS789jBCoKoDe1xRVq1X49ngPAp47W&si=9ddKIQn4deAZdjGA

You sir are a master at explanation. Fantastic review. Well done. A little suggestion though. Try doing two(or more) Angelina reactions a week. That would be very much appreciated ☺️☺️👌🏻.

One thing I love about you with Angelina is that you are a Proud Uncle when you react to her and so many of us can relate. Thank You for being apart of the Family 💕

Exciting times ☺️❤🎉

An amazing piece of musical history. Angelina singing acapella with the masterful icing applied from the cello and piano. A masterpiece.

Hi Boudy, Toby asked Angelina to reinvent the song for his piano diaries project, He signed over the rights to her for her version he liked it so much. She released this version as hers . They are a great team." Respect" as Aretha Franklin said !

Two musical geniuses that love working with each other.I've heard "Bad Valentine" on ppv livestream and she brought the house down,the power and emotions!!Through various comments and replies by them on their social media,they are shooting for hits and Grammys.I hope Toby is involved in her new LP,it would be legendary.Your reaction is fantastic,insightful and passionate.

Broudy, our angel, Angelina sprinkled her angel dust on another cover and took ownership of it.

Boudy, You know Angelina is deeply respected and revered by Toby when he said it was an honor for him to have Angelina sing this song. Their collaboration should bring forth more beautiful and memorable songs that also should elevate Angelina’s stature as the best artist of her generation and perhaps of all time.

I’ve been hoping for a performance that had a legit mainstream shot. THIS one - and that OTHER one ;) - could be the start of something big(er)! I well-up and am near tears each time I listen to either version; happy, that she’s finally collaborating with such a successful artist. Thanks, Boudy, for keeping “Mondays” alive, even during lulls. Success is not linear and Her amazing body of work gives plenty to consider along the way. Can’t wait for your take on the “other” version!

Wow, I did not catch the second version. I like this version, better as it so simple, but as always the otherone is perfection, too.

Boudy, that beautiful reaction, thanks. You freeze ... endlessly listening to her wonderful voice and admiring her fantastic musical sensitivity, even the simplest song that passes through her hands becomes fantastic. She is simply unique and with a wonderful melodic perception. This interpretation (isn't a cover for me) is curative for the your soul and the soft background accompaniment of the piano and cello give her a beautiful silky backdrop, until that wonderful whispered final phrase "... but you are just a boy".💛🧡❤ PS. I think there are 2 or 3 other versions made in the last few weeks at different performance venues.

Boudy, The Dread. There are about 5 big personalities who is planning to work with her. You are going to be even more excited.

There are violins too (numeric or acoustic ?) ... perhaps the Toby version is the way he want it and the AJ version is her way ....

Epic😊😊😊

The official music video of that other version, is being released tomorrow June 4.

Another wonderful reaction Boudy! Pretty sure this was recorded in Toby's own studio in LA. It does sound spectacular. Hope this or the amazing unreleased song they've cowritten, Bad Valentine, is the breakout hit she deserves and that will bring her to broader public awareness. PS pretty sure the same vocal track is used on the 2nd "artist version". Please react anyway !! 😇😇

Boudy, great intro-set up, and reaction! Toby answered a question saying they were releasing two versions: one for his Piano Diaries and one with drums and instrumentation. You're right, this version in the church is the best quality production of Angelina's singing so far. I was also picking up violins in the background. Did you hear them? Even Angelina commented last week on her IG about "the echo in this beautiful church" when she was jamming with Toby playing All Of Me and posted a clip.

They are writing one together. Called Bad Valintine.

When the look on your face says more than a million words!

Angelina’s exquisite talent and vocal’s allows her to tell the story of the song so the listener can feel the emotions behind the lyrics! She just showcased the audience her vocal abilities effortlessly! Toby Gad the cowriter is at the piano! Angelina and Toby are collaborating on original music and one will be released in a few months called Bad Valentine! 🇳🇴🇺🇸 Boudy there are three other live versions of the song one in Los Angles and the other two in London, one at the Palladium Theatre and the other at the Ivors Awards with an interview! They did one with more instrumentation and the one for Piano Diaries! There also appears to be a separate music video which hasn’t been released!

I agree with your words regarding this particular performance. Angelina can sing anything just perfect, and we angels are waiting for her big breakthrough.

Your reaction is being followed by the best You even have Grandma Mery leaving a comment.

Angelina teased on TikTok a second music video to go with the second audio recording. We don’t know when she will post the second full-length video.

Angelina simply makes me want to be a better human.

The whole time I'm fighting back the tears as she pulls your soul out and reminds you of better! Like am I doing enough in this world kind a crazy think! and 5 years of this is silly! I'm still trying to figure out if it's a God thing or not? But she's just a "World Changer" Girl!

I've got a feeling this was how Toby Gad wanted this song to be sung all along and didn't know it until he heard Angelina sing. I'll also bet that Angelina had a huge hand in the arrangement to his delight. It's the most moving piece of music I've heard this year. There are five different performances of this song. 1. in an LA club 2. at the Andrew Loyd Weber Palladium in London 3.at the red carpet for the above sitting down 4. the pop mix with the photo of Toby and Angelina 5. the official video release that was just played Finally, wait till you hear her new song BAD VALENTINE, Wow!!

This is special. I agree that this is the start of the world discovering Angelina. Amazing visuals and Angelinas amazing voice.😂

Perfection. It is. True perfection. You can not describe this any better........ "mike drop". 👊🎤 And there is even a 3rd version live: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JdJHIy5nnqM.html For me this is the best version. Listen to it

She did sing it live in the L paledium in Londen it was just at good !👍🙏❤

This is a very incrediable singer. This might be the most emotional singer I have ever seen. I will have to check out more songs by her.

Toby also said that they are working on an album together with original music. 🥰

I am blown away with this artist and song. I’ve followed her for quite awhile and you are right…She’s on the precipice of her much deserved breakthrough and deserved fame. Not only a genius as a singer/writer but an incredibly humble and kind human being! Thank you for your reaction. I just found you on RU-vid and will be watching again.

This is absolutely beautiful ! The raw and heartfelt emotion she's able to convey is just stunning ! In my opinion this is her best work yet ! Go Angelina !!!

She also does ‘all of me’😊❤

You DA Man, Boudy ♥♥♥ Great reaction! Looking forward to next Monday 😊 Love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥

😂. You're amazing. I like when you had to look away when she looks us in the eyes, she's scary, passion, expression😍🤩. Of course we know. 🥰 you got the video for it today?

The original is by co writer bc jean and that performance is what was pitched to Beyonce

Thanks a lot for the reaction to our angel Angelina..she’s simply the best..👍👏

Toby said this is how he originally imagined it to be, and yes I did know they did two versions both sounding great.

Perfect reaction to the perfect performance.

Nice reaction Boudy! By the way, Toby was the co-writer of this song. The other co-writer is BC Jean, a singer/songwriter herself. Toby and BC were working on writing songs when BC wanted to take a break so they stopped and went out for pizza. during their walk, BC brought up that she just recently broke up with the man that she loved. She told Toby if she were a boy, she would do things better than a man. Toby stopped and said, "Wait, what did you say? If i were a boy? That sounds like a song." Both turned back around and went back to work off that line and put together the song. BC was the first to actually sing the song. It wasn't until later that they played the song for Beyonce and she wanted to sing the song and the rest is history. The next song that will come out for them is called Bad Valentine, and that one is an original. It's not officially released yet, but they debuted the song at a small special event they did in L.A. All I can say is OMG. I cannot wait for you to hear it! Angelina actually told her fans that she and Toby have been working for a while now working on new original music. We were like WHAT??? Oh, like you figured out, there are 2 versions out right now, The Piano Diaries version and The Artist version. We did find out after a few of her Angels (myself included) asked Toby if there were 2 versions because the video teasers they were putting out looked and sounded very different from one another. The Artist version does have a music video as well, but it has not been released yet. We fans are eagerly awaiting for that one.....

Angelina’s Artist Version music video of ‘If I Were A Boy’ releases June 4th.

Thank you for that Boudy.That is the best description of this moment that I have heard. I was sensing the same thing but had not given myself permission to actually celebrate that possibility. I have been on this journey for over 5 years dreaming of this moment. Knowing she deserved it. Know and believing that it would happen. It had to happen. I was just never hopeful it could be this soon. Angelina has been on some of the biggest stages in the world. Literally and each time I was hopeful. And then... Nothing seemed to happen. Nothing changed. I do believe this is different. Also that explanation of the Piano Diaries and description of who Toby Gad is and how big he really is was even more revealing and totally supports that we are finally on the precipice of that momentous moment in Angelina's journey that launches her into the stratosphere and puts her on the stage with all the greatest artists in music history. I believe when all is said and done and long after I'm gone no artist will have 'SURPASSED' her in her talent and place on that stage. That includes the likes of Evis, Billie Holiday, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and on and on... No one will have had a 'bigger or better' career. 'I' believe that. Everyone will have their favorite and I'm sure there is no doubt who mine is. Angelina is coming like a freight train and I believe it is happening now and we are watching it right in front of our face. Whether we recognize it or not. We are witness to unparalleled Music History as Angelina takes her place among the Greatest of All Time. The Barefoot Princess is soon to become the Queen. Sorry she's still close to Princess for me. I'm not ready to let go of that youth just yet. But it can not be held back for long. She deserves to be Queen and she will be soon enough. Let me call her Princess for a while longer. 😊♥👣😇

A couple of comment. The audio was released on both Angelina’s and Toby’s music channels, with this video on AJ’s YT and the lyric video version on Toby’s YT. In February, Toby asked on TikTok for suggestions for singers of this song and “Untouched,” so it seems their collaboration started quite recently. And thanks for sharing your impressions and insights. 🎼🎶🖤🎵

Thank you Boudy for the wonderful reaction and comments as always....and YES, they are writing songs together, one of them "Bad Valentine" is coming soon and they are writing more music together as well...Great times in store for Angelina, and many thanks to Toby for choosing Angelina for his Piano Diaries re-imagining of his music and YES he did post other versions on his YT channel as well, BTW, he has multiple YT channels.......he knows..he knows..Cheers. Stay well.

They performed it at a club in LA prior to going to London, that had a cello, violinist and piano with Angelina in street clothes. Then in London they performed this and then this video which is simply amazing. To me, it sounds like a Enya song with just a couple instruments and a great voice

Boudy, this is a glorious cover & as you say it is perfect in every way. Thanks to Toby Gad for asking AJ to sing this for his Piano Diaries album. They will create some amazing music together. What a great opportunity for AJ instigated by the total respect she has in the music industry. The best thing about this song for me is that because it is leaning towards middle ground it will expose AJ to a younger audience. After 16 years of practice Angelina has arrived! This is going to be a huge year for her.

Magical! 🤩👣🔥🧡🙌❣️

😮 I think all of us must agree😊 we are all going to be part of the betterment of music😊❤

As said in other place, with another version of the same song....Angie at her glance : vocals with full control and full emotion, what else... She is dedicated to join the summit of her art. At 18, she is already close to it...Lucky we are!

Not only did Toby Gad chose Angelina to perform this song he is also the pianist in this video and in a performance at the Palladium Theatre in London (which is also on RU-vid). In addition to that he has told that he and Angelina are working together at more songs. So I am sure: more wonderful music at the horizon.... After listening the "pop version"I am very sure they used the same recording from Angelina's voice but with other instrumentals. And it sounds very different, again very good.

I had mixed feelings about this song when we were being fed all those teases, but I kept listening and doing my usual with Angelina, falling in love, and now this string/piano version in church, and I'm a goner, over the top in love with the song. I expect this will be such a magical year for Angelina. A story-teller supreme, gifted with a voice like none other. Collaborating now with Toby Gad. If only the rest of the world would hit pause and take a moment to listen to this young lady sing...if only.

❤the genius is Angelina

That made me cry. Other worldly. Thank you.

Angelina Jordan

They also did a version in London at an awards ceremony.

SONGS 🌺“All of Me” - John Legend (Grammy Winner) 🌺“Big Girls Don’t Cry” - Fergie (Grammy Nominee) 🌺“Blessed” - Kelly Clarkson (Grammy Nominated Album) 🌺“If I Were A Boy” - Beyoncé (Grammy Awarded Album) 🌺”We Will Meet Once Again” - Bocelli & Groban (Grammy Nominated Album) 🌺“Skyscraper” - Demi Lovato 🌺“Untouched” - The Veronicas ALBUMS 🌺Kelly Clarkson - Stronger - 2 songs (Grammy Winner) 🌺Madonna - Rebel Heart - 8 songs 🌺Josh Groban - Bridges - 8 songs 🌺Leona Lewis - I Am -11 songs 🌺Donna Summer - Crayons - 3 songs 🌺The Veronicas - Hook Me Up - 8 songs

The Real Shakes has an Angelina Jordon live chat Mondays with Angelina music. With a lot of Angels chatting to Shakes, and each other. It Realy is a fantastic day.

She did wrote " I am a bad Valentine" and this whit Toby as co writer. This is het biggest song and going to be s hit. Toby dit place on his RU-vid page!🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤️

Actually there are 4 versions of this song. The other 3 are: Casual setting live Jessie & Friends Hotel Cafe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JdJHIy5nnqM.htmlsi=eOGox7lQJ52A2T3J Performed at the Palladium in London ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZJOGA1p_dVA.htmlsi=Wh9v_IGg-7_LCN4t Performed at the Ivors awards in London ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OYzJ6aznOK0.htmlsi=YxmLSDCo9mbTsvi0

Judging from her live performance at the coffee shop? I would say this is a 1 or 2 takes. And I also agree with Vegas and now Toby, 2024 will very likely be Angelina's year. Love her to the Moon and back.❤❤❤❤👣

Replayed the Beyonce' 2010 Grammy performance. Well sung and a medly of sorts and, she's dancing, so an epic performance, but, she's 28 at the time and 42 now. The 'new blood' is on the way.

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Great reaction! Keep an eye out for a second music video as well possibly on Tuesday June 4th. Snippets have been shown on Instagram and TicToc already.❤