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Jose James is a gift with a gift. But I’m truly disappointed in his interpretation of the saddest, most terrifying song of every generation. Jose simply tried to make his incredible vocals as the feature of the song, which he by no means should be. Jose cannot be. “Strange Fruit” is a poem turned song that is far to important to be treated in this manner. “Strange Fruit” is not just a song that should stir up crushing heartache, “Strange Fruit” is meant to conjure up nightmares so powerful that awakens you from a deep sleep. “Strange Fruit” is not simply a song about racism. Strange Fruit is song about a learned, generationally founded, unconditional, all encompassing HATE. A HATE so deep that only the most violent actions can hope to temporarily quell that HATE, though it never does hold back or lessen the HATE. A HATE so deep that those that are the target of the HATE need to always exist so the person that HATES will always have the necessary target so the HATER’S life has “reason.” “Strange Fruit” is a photograph, a painting, and a long earned vocal release of witness to the most extreme action taken because of that HATE. As phenomenal as Jose James is, and he definitely is phenomenal, he dropped the ball on this one.

💛🧡🤎💗🩶💜🩵❤️🩷

He has been a Hidden Gem...

Pure beauty!

Don't let them tell you that what you are seeing with your own eyes isn't real. Don't look away.

This song was given the respect and honor it deserves. Shook hearing it.

Jose ia not only talented and skilled; he is another walking creative ....Thank you for this mindful interpretation.

Maaaaaann….my soul…..

Muy poderosa.

Волшебный!

Stunning

Oops! Thank You Young Man. It was Beautifully & Deeply Expressed. 🌠 I haven't had Time To Sit Quietly & "Absorb What You Created." My Mind Is Blown....🙏🏽👼🏽

Good Morning From Austin TX🌇 I PERSONALLY HAVE NEVER HEARD A MAN TAKE ON THE SORROW, SHOCK, "ANGUISH OF THIS STORY: HOWEVER: WHHHAAATTTTT DAAAA... KABOOM!!! WOW...I AM SITTING Here Trying To Rap My Head Around Youru YOUR ABSOLUTE HOW YOUR

This reminds me of my childhood when my family's friends would visit and they would talk about these type of incidents. I would be afraid to go to bed. This is haunting and beautiful

I love this version....Such a talented and sexy Jose...

Is that Neil Oliver at the table?

This proofs that pain van translate in something beautiful, something the black community has done for century's🙏

4:03 chills

This was powerful!!

... wow 🌹

This must be the most haunting, most innovative, most creative version of this classic. I wanna see this performed live by Jose James.

Great Voice Just discovered him.

Не последний в ряду !

This song is very nicely song original singer Billie Holiday which is a hard Song to listen to because it's the truth because they used to kill African American people and hang from trees this is a part of our history that should never be erased because it show how people can be really evil in this world ...

that's a sad voice ~~

I don't have many words: but I am very impressed and touched by this version. BTW: since his first album 2008: The Dreamer, I am a fan and I saw him many times in concert.

Especially poignant to listen to an artist from Minneapolis sing this today, as we protest Minneapolis police murdering George Floyd.

Quel ressenti Merci.

Après BillieHolliday quel ressenti , suis bouleversée, Merci 🦋

I have written an African American horror film and I would like to use your version of this song for the music on the trailer. I will give you credit in the closing credits of the movie.

Work Songs

Let it pour my brother Feed the crows. PeaceNLove

Wow ❤️ best version I’ve heard yet

dopeeeeeee

So many chills. What a breathtaking rendition. What an artist.

voice of the soul.... every molecule... xo

I've been trawling through different versions of Strange Fruit. I so want to sing it, but could never do it the justice it deserves. Nothing beats the original by Billie Holiday, but this one gave me tingles.

i can't get the chills all over my body to stop......O my God!....

Billie Holiday is proud definitely he seems so much better live I just got to see him perform

Sorry it has taken me this long to find this treasure but I am one to admit that this song scared me and enthralled me equally. It is a random hand of god to bless a person with the gift carry souls across the plain into the nether, Jose James has this ability.

"Querida Canadá" y el barco con la bandera de EUA...

No words, just tears.

It's quite disturbing that so many people are talking about his rendition and how beautifully he sang it, but not looking past his voice and really listening to the words.

So it's September 2017, and why am I just discovering this version of "Strange Fruit"? Thanks to my favorite jazz radio station I am discovering Jose James. Sitting in my vehicle, in the company parking lot, I was mesmerized right from the solo voice intro. The layering of his voice and the somber harmonies, came across as a tortured souls' lament and/or a funeral dirge, serving to amplify the meaning of the song. Thus the harmony is an integral part (of the song). I'm telling you that I felt the virtual presence of the ancestors begging to be remembered, and how death came for them. For me, this cover is unique and perfect. Thank you, Jose James. I am looking forward to hearing more from you.

YES!!!!!!

"I shall come, not as one who has escaped pain, but as one who has glorified it." Jose James interruption of this Holiday classic is spellbindingly beautiful. Like watching lava flowing. Devastating in it's make up but visually beautiful in it's appearance "Strange Fruit" is a song once heard it's imagery stays with you forever. A song about hatred that goes far beyond race.

I was mesmerized. A soul stirring interpretation.

I am listening at least once a day

Very brave to do this song and what a wunderfull version. This song should make everyone quiet.

dudd has got some fucking soul that's for sure