She is going to singlehandedly bring jazz back to the mainstream. No, you've never heard a jazz version of this pop classic because until Angelina came into her own, no one else even dared to tread that road, she is the best!!
Classic Angelina. A take we never expect, and you know from the first line that it’s great. Despite the jazzy vocals with all the runs, riffs, and vocalizations, she makes you understand the lyrics like you never did in the original. Even with Angelina’s unique delivery of this, you hear the respect for Michael in several phrases. That’s not an accident. And that magic voice transforms into an earthy, old school sound that fits beautifully with the sadness in the lyrics. How can she be so original, so unique in her sound, and so consistently good? The best…
You will hear many more of Angelina's originals. She has more songs that she wrote during the pandemic (some before), that were going to be on her latest album. The pandemic changed all that. She is releasing them one by one ("million miles", "7th heaven"), along with some new covers ("all I ask", "when you believe", "heal the world", "billie jean"). I believe she was planning to release her latest album in the spring of 2020 (through her own company, Angelina Jordan, Inc.), not long after the conclusion of AGT Champions, and tour with concerts to promote it . And again, the pandemic changed everything. At first I was frustrated because I wanted her stardom rocket to blast off. Now I'm glad it has played out this way. She has since signed with what many believe is the best company in the recording industry, and I for one, think they are bringing her along very nicely. She's 15 years old and already a seasoned veteran in the industry. I'm not a fan of the whole tiktok thing, but I understand her reasoning. And my opinion doesn't matter, nor should it. She is charting her own path, and isn't that what we all want for her? And oh yeah, I have listened to this video more than 20 times now, and each time I fall more deeply in love with it. STUNNING!!! I always love your reactions to Angelina. Another Great Job! 💕💕
Asia, I noticed the hesitation when she started. I had the same reaction at first. As always, she delivers again. I have been following her from just after NGT. You two are great!
We all wish we knew how many original songs, yet unreleased, are already complete by our genius barefooted princess. I am guessing one to two dozen. We continue to patient until her family is ready for Angelina to be promoted. All we angels can do is make more people aware of this once in forever musical artist.
Angelina tells this story. We really hear the words and not just listen. This is going to be a modern jazz classic. Kudos to Uncle Mike's video and concept and production. Excellent reaction 🍁
I have been enjoying this cover very much. I grew up with MJ's Billie Jean so I had never thought I would hear another version of it. But here it is. total departure from the original. and this is no ordinary original. and this is definitely not an ordinary cover. This little girl is fearless. This cover is going to knock one of my Top 5 Angelina's cover performance to make room for it.
Angelina Jordan introduces Michael Jackson to Dave Brubeck. Brilliant arrangement. Perfect vocal execution. Stellar. This young woman is a complete musical artist at 15.
@ ClandOp The pianist in this video is using the same beat as Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five” album. That coupled with Angelina’s vocals makes for an excellent Jazzy interpretation of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”.
Angelina is a master at story telling ! She takes the lyrics ; breaks them down so thoughtfully and thoroughly then sings them directly to you ! Her voice is a natural emotional magnet for your heart and soul ! Think about she takes a classic pop song and totally reinvents it as a jazz original ! Nobody does covers like AJ ! She makes them all her own ! I'm sure if this song was performed by AJ in the 40' or 50's nobody today would have tried a pop version of it ! Too good and a classic by Angelina ! Thank you for your wonderful comments as always ! Keep posting 👍🤗🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love the way the two of you just get into it and beam with joy... I've heard this new one SO many times now and it only grows and grows... Gorgeous! Much love from Norway
@@BigAngieFan808 You know what Chris? I bet that if you had known Angelina when she was still a baby and you had witnessed her spitting up her pablum (like all infants do from time to time), the first words out of your mouth just might have been, "But Angelina... it's so, so delicious!" Lol. (Nice to see you keeping up with the other reactors.)
Thank you for your reaction to this stylish jazz version from Angelina. Always nice that she dares to do it as she does. It creates a new listening experience. "She Anglified the Song".
Hola Chicos, que buena reaccion, me dejo sin palabras, es una obra de arte, que suerte tenemos que existe Angelina, es excelente, que voz por Dios, recuerdo en NGT, en su primera presentacion a los 7 años, un jurado le dijo, " tu eres musica " para mi lo supero, Angelina es mas que Musica, estoy seguro que ahi hay algo mas...
She tells the story and you can understand the lyrics , in the original its really hard to understand what Michael is saying, as usual it's all there but it sounds new . I really enjoy watching you two react to a song. So thanks to you 😘
Do you ever feel like Angelina is growing up so fast that it won't be long before she's the same age as the rest of us? Seriously, I'll bet on a really quiet night, Angelina's mother can literally HEAR her growing!
This is embarrassing, but I realize I’ve had the lyrics wrong my whole life. Her slowing it down has made it clear. I grew up to Michael Jackson. Enjoyed the reaction.
Guess I should be embarrassed too! I've said many times that I never really paid much attention to lyrics until I discovered AJ. I don't know how she does it.
Angelina and Jinjer are my favorites over the past few years............................... and one more time thanx for your emotional reaction and greetings from germany > stay safe
Is she in her 2nd year of high school? And already a millionare and with her mind and body in one piece. Thank you Mrs Astar and dad. Grandma Marie Zamani and Juliet. You're the best family. Keep up the fantastic job you're doing. Your sweet daughter is a treasure in nore ways than we know.
It is unbelievable what Angelina can do with just her voice and a piano or guitar accompanying!! Perfect jazzy masterpiece for a huge pop hit!! Go Angie!!!!
I also look forward to more original music from Angelina. But in the meantime, this cover is as original (and inspired) as a song can be without being her own composition. She made this a whole new song, with a completely different feel than the original - bringing her jazz technique to a classic pop tune. The more she does covers like this, the more people will clamor for "jazzy" renditions of songs they like. Eventually, Angelina may create a new genre of "jazzy pop" music that younger listeners can love. And if she can get people to learn to once again appreciate jazz, vocal talent, and singing technique, she could raise the quality of musicianship in the entire industry. At least, I hope so.
Once again she taps into the Soal of the original writers singers its like she goes down into their graves and pulls out their Soal absolutely amazing daunting lost for words
Angelina sprinkled her angel dust on this Michael Jackson song and she owned it. This a brilliant jazz rendition that I believe Michael would have been very impressed with and honored to hear his song sung in this genre.
Excellent reaction from people who already know the artist! Asia made a brilliant narrative describing why she likes Angelina. In my opinion, Angelina has the courage to be an international treasure, always looking to please, surprise and be a genius of our times. Let's enjoy!!
The song you sang at the end Asia "I know I'm not the only one",Angelina does a cover of that song too. She sings it while she is riding in the car with her family. It is so good. And I absolutely loved this jazzy cover. Angelina's talent is unmatched.
Hello Asia and BJ, it's been awhile. Once again our BAREFOOT ANGEL has taken an iconic song and flipped it Angelina Style, and it is amazing. Her genius rendition has been playing in my car and phone since it's release and it only gets better. Thank you guys for your great reaction. And I would recommend you check out her original WHAT IS LIFE acoustic version. 😇💞💞💞
I just love her interpretation of this great song and all the MJ references all through it. She really nailed all of it. I didn't actually like this as much as her other works before, but this is a real grower on me. This is friggin' Prince levels man. Amazing.
MARAVILLOSA ÚNICA ESPECIAL GUAUUUUUU ANGELINA CADA VEZ ...QUE INTERPRETACION BRILLANTE..FELICIDADES ANGY TE SOBRA TALENTO MUÑEQUITA HERMOSA 😇👣💯💯💥✌✌✌✌👍👍👍👍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤
what confidence for a 15 year old to have to take a MJ iconic pop rock, flip it over to a masterpiece jazz song no one but Angelina would try this, I love it!
Another wowwwwwwwwwww❤️❤️❤️❤️☺️🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Amazing talent . Asia and bj thank you heaps fpr this reaction 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️ She is my living miracle"she is music❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗 Our little angelina growing fast and becoming more of a great human being. Hope she continue to be a blessings to all who hears her music🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
When you consider this girl arranges all her own music at the tender age of 15. I am enthralled with her ability. Love the two of you never change. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
She is amazing everything she does is a new favorite. Chris Cornell, another once in lifetime kind of voice does a cover of this song as well, if ya'll have a chance to react to the live version you definitely won't be disappointed, it'll blow you away. Thanks for all the great videos, 🔥🔥 🙌
Haha, you two kept smiling the whole song through! Now tell me, who needs a drink and/or a cigarette when you have this smokey, cool (but hot) voice? Just telling us this well known story as if it's brand new!
This is just beautiful, and only Angelina can make arrangements on a beautiful song and turned into a superbeautiful and in a different genre . She is a real prodigy and gifted person.God bless her and all her family. And,Thanks for the reaction ,you always accurate with Angelina's performance
💗 ***Only Angelina Jordan, can take an amazing iconic song, like Billie Jean, from a phenomenal artist, like Michael Jackson & make it her own*** 💗 ***She truly is a gift, with the rare ability, to reinvent masterpieces, that wake us up, & pay attention, to every note, every word, & every emotion*** 💗
I loved that you could actually understand the words. Your faces and BJ's hand on his heart showed how much you were loving this. version by the princess of jazz.
The reigning "QUEEN OF JAZZ" met with the "KING OF POP" and has now turned his iconic POP song into what may well become one of the best "JAZZYPOP" songs in the future! She is going to bring this new genre (There were 45 genres; but she has, with this cover, officially added JAZZYPOP to the list with this cover.) into it's own (or HER OWN). You guys as always did a fantastic job with this reaction!!
All of this exceptional talent and brilliance coming from a uniquely gifted fifteen year old young woman whom happens to already be an elite master level talent. Her instincts and her hyper sensitivity to interpret the emotion the lyrics call for is unmatched. We are witnessing a bona fide musical genius at work.
Thanks you 2 for that awesome reaction to Angie. I love how Angie took this iconic early 80's song from MJ (I used to love dancing to his song back than) & told a story with is in her Jazzy Pop/Bluesy style. I bet if MJ heard it he would love it & maybe even do what Queen did when the heard her version of "BR". By the way she has written 5 songs starting when she was 10. She also does a lot on her TikTok account too.She has 3 YT accounts & a Instagram & Twitter accounts also.
I love Angelina singing. But, I really enjoy watching you two with ur comments & actions! And BJ... Asia is wonderfully 'Beautiful' woman as it can get!!!
Just a back note on this song AJ was on Tic Tock before this dropped placing a jazz beat song and it ask to guess the song, I had no clue but wonder if she played the piano for this and overlaying the music . Also this was produced by her uncle who is also her manager Michael Astar
Our Jazz Queen 👸🏻 is definitely back this is amazing I’ve been singing it for 2 days now I can’t get it out of my head it’s just brilliant and I love the video it takes me back to the 60s when everything was full of colour and this is so brilliant it appeals to any age it’s hard to believe she’s doing this and her schooling at the same time she really works so hard I just adore her Love 💕 from Denise in Yorkshire England 🏴👼👸🏻👏👏👏💕👍🥰👋
Hi Asia and BJ, Enjoyed all your AJ reactions and also this latest one. Both of yours are genuine, on points and animated in very heartfelt ways. Thank you both again.
First time, after all this time, I understood, I mean, I entered Billie Jean's mind...full of plans and schemes...a con...LOL...Angelina, full of attitude, really tells the story, kills it.
Hiya Asia & BJ, I don't think you have to hear her "original" stuff to appreciate her originality, but I get where you're coming from Asia. I feel everything AJA does is an original, she's just adding more branches and color to compositions past, current, or future, when I listen to AJA, I try to forget the original & hear what she has to say, she's that good. She's is a technically gifted vocalist, I think this young lady would've been great in whatever endeavor she pursued, we're lucky enough that she chose music...love your voice also Asia, BJ awesome dance moves, sitting down no less, you guys make me smile every time I watch your reviews, thanks again
I don't care what anybody says but every cover song she does,I don't consider it a cover because she changes everything about it, I love everything she does, her voice looks like an Angel and she looks like one to,Thank You for your reactions, hope ya'll have a blessed day 🙏
How do you check it out, to make a reaction nearly as heartwarming, as the song? Is it the combination of knowledge, empathy, emotion, love? The hot heart and the cool head? But anyway: this redition came like a flash: A bit of the "Bohemian Rapsody" effect. Kind of a shock, a surprising discovery, that this great song is able to take this way, so easy, flowing, touching... Like Angelina opened a door...
It's purely Angelina, but Michael Jackson would be proud of this version, I really believe. She kept the essence of the song, but added her magic sauce.
One night, in her dream, Angelina was sitting together with Michael Jackson on his cloud. MJ asks: Darling after singing "heal the world" how about taking on my "Billie Jean"? Ella Fitzgerald passing by, grins and says "but make it jazzy". MJ looks thoughtful and says "Hey great idea, don´t rewrite it, tell it like a story". AJ smiles "Wow great idea, Tanks Michael and Ella". Stay save and healthy. German greetings
Greedy aren't we! We all want more from her. BUT We really need to trust the people guiding her with an end goal of a happy life. Too many young phenoms have found themselves living a miserable life. Her "shield" has served her well to this point. I hope she will continue to listen to them as she moves towards independence. I would bet they are having a challenging time holding her back, but she is after all only 15. The difficulties of being a celebrity should wait until she has gained more life knowledge and wisdom. Angelina needs a life beyond music so that she has something to sing about.
Quincy Jones produced the original MJ's recording. Interested to find out what he thinks of Angelina's take on it. She sang for his 85th birthday a few years ago.
you want to hear an original she wrote and sings then check that out in her song 'Shield' performed live, likely back in her home country of Norway as far as I can tell in the video
