Cynthia Erivo Performs "I'm Here" From "The Color Purple" | 2017 MAKERS Conference

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  • Опубликовано: 14 ноя 2024

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  • @victormendes5154
    @victormendes5154 7 лет назад +5833

    I'm obsessed with her face, her voice, her emotions.
    Such a phenomenal woman...

  • @alexismichele9162
    @alexismichele9162 6 лет назад +6512

    This woman is not a woman at all. She is an angel sent to us from the most joyous corner of heaven.

    • @Daniel-pw6zv
      @Daniel-pw6zv 6 лет назад +93

      Alexis Michele those who can recognize an Angel are only Angels themselves.

    • @singerringerroses
      @singerringerroses 6 лет назад +13

      For real?!

    • @Moormores
      @Moormores 6 лет назад +6

      I love you too

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 5 лет назад +6

      i cannot disagree. transcedant

    • @tbabel1329
      @tbabel1329 5 лет назад +31

      You're right: that's why she is, indeed, a WOMAN

  • @jusie524
    @jusie524 6 лет назад +4825

    Even her speaking voice is smooth, and her singing?? Literally LIQUID GOLD 🏆

  • @SamTemple
    @SamTemple 8 месяцев назад +94

    Fantasia and Cynthia’s versions are my favourites by Cynthia’s “I’ll stand as tall as the tallest tree” takes the cake every damn time

    • @CandicePL82
      @CandicePL82 8 месяцев назад +3

      Literally I be on the floor sobbing

  • @helloena
    @helloena 4 года назад +1206

    0:00 preach
    1:51 "Mona Lisa (Masterpiece)"
    5:35 intro for "I'm Here"
    7:44 "I'm Here"
    In summary: weeps in love

  • @PhillipORourke
    @PhillipORourke 5 лет назад +2976

    This man is PLAYING this piano!!!!

  • @teaunasanders166
    @teaunasanders166 6 лет назад +3306

    She has such a clean voice

    • @lel4389
      @lel4389 6 лет назад +29

      T Sanders-Criner that’s why i watch this every day she’s soooooo gooood

    • @obibraxton2232
      @obibraxton2232 6 лет назад +16

      I know exactly what you mean

    • @zora99ny
      @zora99ny 5 лет назад +53

      Like a bell. Her sound is pure, bright, resonant and beautiful.

    • @cocosha5589
      @cocosha5589 5 лет назад +21

      That's the perfect description- "crispness"

    • @theshadestartsnow9818
      @theshadestartsnow9818 5 лет назад +8

      T Sanders-Criner control

  • @blesseddaughter4358
    @blesseddaughter4358 5 лет назад +1488

    Can we give props to the brother on the keys..Amazing combo.

    • @jeanmason4395
      @jeanmason4395 4 года назад +2

      Yessssssz! I did before I read your comment!@

    • @AllIn1Studio
      @AllIn1Studio 3 года назад +2

      Jason Michael Webb musical director of Broadway’s Color Purple. Why on earth could she not introduce him?! Taking all the spotlight. A true artist always acknowledges her supportive, brilliant, humble accompanist. That part she needs to learn to shine completely....to truly be a masterpiece!

    • @beandon1658
      @beandon1658 3 года назад +19

      @@AllIn1Studio cynthia IS a true artist. you can watch this video again, or any other video of her performing if you need to convince yourself that she is indeed a true artist. you don’t know if they introduced him earlier.

    • @bonniejones4885
      @bonniejones4885 2 года назад +7

      Perhaps consider maybe she introduced and thanked him as part of her closing. That is very customary and we have no sense of the full close after the song. IJS

    • @alemobra5747
      @alemobra5747 Месяц назад +1

      @@AllIn1Studio maybe they did after this video, maybe they weren't even introduced to themselves. Who are you to say this?

  • @simoneperks1221
    @simoneperks1221 5 месяцев назад +150

    Anyone still returning to this in 2024…? It’s still my happy place

    • @obviouslyneisha8164
      @obviouslyneisha8164 16 дней назад +3

      i’m here in October! 😭 i love this song & her voice

  • @xavierbryceborja8412
    @xavierbryceborja8412 4 года назад +982

    I never realized the characters' problem bled into the actors' problem and left trauma like that...
    She is a powerhouse for going through all that and give sensational performances time and again

    • @PDIMERY
      @PDIMERY 2 года назад +40

      I wonder what connection Cynthia felt to this role on a personal level. From Growing up watching a lot of old Oprah interviews, I really think people take the roles they can deeply identify with/their character evolves on a path in a way that they see in themselves.

    • @keithwhitson
      @keithwhitson Год назад +3

      😢

    • @dhite9220
      @dhite9220 Год назад +4

      She's amazing!

    • @LaTashaGreenlee
      @LaTashaGreenlee 10 месяцев назад +15

      Fantasia said something similar about playing Celie. She said she was carrying Celie's cross as well as her own and it was heavy. I think it must be a draining character to portray.

    • @LaTashaGreenlee
      @LaTashaGreenlee 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@PDIMERYYou should watch her interview on the Terrell show where talks about her childhood a bit. It will help answer your question.

  • @Loveamandapatrice
    @Loveamandapatrice 6 лет назад +2721

    First song: Jazmine Sullivan - Masterpiece (Mona Lisa)

    • @SweetDee101
      @SweetDee101 6 лет назад +12

      Amanda Hawkins thank you

    • @sunshinebae8464
      @sunshinebae8464 6 лет назад +27

      This is my new favorite song now

    • @blackqueen5201
      @blackqueen5201 6 лет назад +34

      One of my favs from Jasmine, touches my heart because i too never feel like I'm not good enough

    • @blackqueen5201
      @blackqueen5201 6 лет назад +30

      Guys look for the live performance by Jasmine Sullivan 😍😍😍😍

    • @nm.a3823
      @nm.a3823 5 лет назад +6

      Thank you

  • @itsmeuce8601
    @itsmeuce8601 5 лет назад +2571

    "It's message is much more important than it's circumstance."
    YOU BETTER PREACH TO THE CHILDREN OUT BACK!!

  • @johntucker8419
    @johntucker8419 6 лет назад +2352

    we don't deserve her. She's right up there with Whitney. Please make a timeless record Cynthia. Forget about the charts! Pull an Adele, and just be you!

    • @charleslumpkin6170
      @charleslumpkin6170 6 лет назад +63

      John Tucker she’s not like any other artist today. She’s one of a kind!

    • @mariecox6055
      @mariecox6055 6 лет назад +75

      Whitney would of loved her and probably of wanted to do something with her. Whitney you are surely missed 💗💗

    • @DatBxtchJ4y
      @DatBxtchJ4y 6 лет назад +5

      Absolutely..

    • @Jjj-qe9ph
      @Jjj-qe9ph 6 лет назад +22

      No. She's not up there with Whitney. Will NEVER compare. Plus, she doesn't even like Black Americans

    • @Jjj-qe9ph
      @Jjj-qe9ph 6 лет назад +14

      Sistah B and gets up here singing songs by the very same BA's she swears are jealous of her. Smh

  • @Veronikap143
    @Veronikap143 4 года назад +957

    I could literally just hear her talk. Everything about her voice is perfectly crafted.

    • @jb2736
      @jb2736 3 года назад +5

      British sound.

    • @foard82
      @foard82 Год назад +7

      @@jb2736 beyond that… strength, beauty poise.

    • @jb2736
      @jb2736 Год назад +1

      @@foard82 Yes...from her Nigerian culture side

  • @emjay934
    @emjay934 4 года назад +645

    Imagine being 53, and having to hear that you are worthless all those years to then hear the words of Cynthia telling you that you are not and feeling the tears, sadness and pain flowing right out of your soul. Knowing that you will hear the words worthless again soon, but that no one can take away this moment. I am going through such an enormously hard life, but it only makes me stronger. x

    • @natashajade4378
      @natashajade4378 3 года назад +32

      Everyday your eyes open is conformation that your story is not over it’s confirmation that you are indeed worth something and in turn far from worthless

    • @emjay934
      @emjay934 3 года назад +26

      @@natashajade4378 Thank you so much Natasha for writing that! So appreciated! I moved home, far away from where people did this to me and finally my kids and I live in a country where most of the people see us as a human again, and not as a colour, nationality or strange because of not being like them. Which gives me the chance now to let go of those words, to finally accept myself for who I am and to grow from there. The pain and sadness is still there, big time and it will be something I have to learn to carry with but on the other hand it made me into who I am now and it only fuels the need of wanting to be there for others, more. Wishing you all the best too! Thank you! x

    • @klhen8709
      @klhen8709 3 года назад +12

      God's grace be upon you @Emjay. May the Lord continue to shine his face upon you and be gracious to you ❤️

    • @raypearson3513
      @raypearson3513 3 года назад +7

      You are beautiful. You have done things in your life that many other people couldn't survive. I hear this song every day in my head, after 6 heart attacks, a stroke, finding my late partner dead on our couch, failing hearing, mad depression, etc. I could give up but, dear person, we ARE here!

    • @etengendurance4885
      @etengendurance4885 2 года назад +2

      @@raypearson3513 Much love and warmth from me to you. We don't look like what we've been through and definitely are here because we're strong in character, essence and soul. We are here indeed and I love you. Know someone out here cares for real

  • @rcharlesboydii
    @rcharlesboydii 5 лет назад +855

    I am a strong black man and not afraid to say I'm a Mona Lisa Masterpiece. I'm going to buy a wig just so I can put it on and snatch it. My God, my God...

  • @circlenostar
    @circlenostar 6 лет назад +1241

    After hearing her give Jazmine Sullivan that love at the beginning my respect for Cynthia reached a whole new level

  • @cassandrasmith2727
    @cassandrasmith2727 3 года назад +583

    Her sweet voice caresses my soul. I’m at one of the saddest points in my life. My husband died this morning. Her beauty and sound are comforting my broken heart. 😢💔

    • @sheilalangton4537
      @sheilalangton4537 2 года назад +22

      So sorry to hear that. I know that it is not easy losing someone especially our love ones but just know that you will get through this and Jesus is with you in every step you take, give him your pain and broken heart and he will give you a peace, love and a sound mind that you need to get through this. I pray that May God strength you each day and May you come out of this ten times stronger! You are blessed my sister 🙏🏾❤️❤️

    • @hiddenriver1980
      @hiddenriver1980 2 года назад +21

      My deepest condolences to you. 🙏🏽

    • @dynettacole6852
      @dynettacole6852 2 года назад +16

      Be beautiful my sister and allow yourself to be, everything at the same time and sometimes in parts. My prayers sent to you ✨

    • @Monica-dg3np
      @Monica-dg3np 2 года назад +13

      Sending up prayers for your continued healing 🙏🏽 ❤

    • @lolacole5653
      @lolacole5653 2 года назад +13

      I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that Jehovah gives you comfort.

  • @Wl5134
    @Wl5134 4 года назад +214

    I love the pianist. He plays with perfection without trying to draw attention to himself. Her voice has something I can’t explain. Her voice draws you in and touches your heart.

  • @jenimaymabini6292
    @jenimaymabini6292 4 года назад +284

    Jazmine Sullivan songs are so underrated. She's a Great Singer-songwriter. Thank you Cynthia for singing one of her relatable songs. I also love your version very powerful! 😇🙆‍♀️💕🥰

    • @teafoster5643
      @teafoster5643 2 года назад +7

      Yes Im a Jaz groupie lol. My favorite by her.

  • @fadhilramadhani1847
    @fadhilramadhani1847 6 лет назад +411

    One of the best voices in the world now. Period.

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 5 лет назад +3

      Fadhil Ramadhani yes

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 5 лет назад +3

      agreed

    • @mercysmartt9765
      @mercysmartt9765 5 лет назад +5

      Where is the lie 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @stantunnell8095
      @stantunnell8095 3 года назад +1

      Rachelle Farrelle has the best voice PERIOD! But her voice is amazing!

    • @ms.ladysanders3939
      @ms.ladysanders3939 2 года назад

      @@stantunnell8095 Say that again for the people in the back!!

  • @AnaResse
    @AnaResse 6 лет назад +752

    I saw her twice in The Color Purple. I’ve watched countless videos of her performing at various events. To realize that I’ve never heard her speak until watching this segment is astounding. I truly forgot that there is a person behind the melody. A person, who in this video, was selfless enough to appease the crowd and viewers.

    • @jasonhernandez3829
      @jasonhernandez3829 6 лет назад +1

      didn't you hear her speak on stage? she did have lines

    • @zacharymckinnon6832
      @zacharymckinnon6832 4 года назад +14

      Jason Hernandez she probably meant this is this first time she heard her speak as herself and not a character

  • @yepitsthatguy5278
    @yepitsthatguy5278 5 лет назад +1249

    Who else came here from Terrell?? I can see why she didn't want to perform I'm Here at this conference

    • @KingZeusAntonio
      @KingZeusAntonio 5 лет назад +16

      woooooooooow! that was unbelievable. i love her even more.

    • @shelicecrowley9782
      @shelicecrowley9782 5 лет назад +24

      From Terrell’s channel here too! Love her now. Sang girl 🙌🏽

    • @charisethewaxer8764
      @charisethewaxer8764 5 лет назад +6

      YepItsThatGuy meeeee!!!!

    • @gentlespirit4
      @gentlespirit4 5 лет назад +74

      TERRELL fan here as well. I agree with why she didn't want to perform that song at that conference. If my memory serves me correctly she stated that the song nearly became what she considers a "party trick" and didn't want to disrespect nor downplay the message intended in that very powerful song. I love everything about her; voice, healthy active lifestyle, and beautiful from deep within her spirit to her pretty face. I actually viewed her on the TERRELL show live the other day and enjoyed Parts 1 & 2. It was literally an emotional and beautiful experience.

    • @alexisbacon02
      @alexisbacon02 5 лет назад +7

      Me i did. I love her so much now and its all thanks to that wonderful man

  • @lkenneth11
    @lkenneth11 3 года назад +116

    Her rendition of Mona Lisa got me through my break up, last year. 7 years of feeling worthless... I am a work of art. I am a masterpiece... Rewatching to remind myself...

  • @aliciaz.6987
    @aliciaz.6987 4 года назад +221

    I'm crying so hard right now. This woman never fails to make me FEEL what she is singing.

  • @alphacharm
    @alphacharm 6 лет назад +646

    I can’t wait to see her as Harriet Tubman

    • @sydthedrawingkid
      @sydthedrawingkid 6 лет назад +13

      Alpha Charm shes gonna be apart of tom hollands chaos walking too!!! shes gonna be so good!!!!!!!!!!

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 5 лет назад +14

      Alpha Charm wait WHAT?! when is this happening bc what ppl don’t understand is sure she can sing her ass off but she can ACT even better!!!

    • @CandicePL82
      @CandicePL82 5 лет назад +3

      I am so Geeked

    • @CandicePL82
      @CandicePL82 5 лет назад +5

      I told my Daughter we MUST GO

    • @xenakaii
      @xenakaii 5 лет назад +3

      She said she is a workout junkie!!

  • @kaylaking4532
    @kaylaking4532 6 лет назад +366

    I wasn’t expecting to cry..

  • @blulinx
    @blulinx 6 лет назад +452

    I would pay money just to hear her tell stories, but when those notes come out of her mouth....it’s like an angel singing directly to me. She is so gifted and beautiful

  • @oliviaw4945
    @oliviaw4945 4 года назад +58

    "Imagine that my voice is your voice" OH GOD I WISH

  • @aroidpapa
    @aroidpapa 4 года назад +198

    She is incredible but DARN! her speaking voice is so cute and sweet, makes me want to hug her. What a lovely human.

  • @keeganthorpe
    @keeganthorpe 6 лет назад +839

    Who’s the pianist? He’s beautiful.

  • @jordonwinn7661
    @jordonwinn7661 6 лет назад +840

    ughhhh. she is so gorgeous, in every way.

  • @AlleyCatArtemis
    @AlleyCatArtemis 5 лет назад +563

    I don't need you to love me
    I don't need you to love
    I've got, I've got, I got my sister,
    I can feel her now
    She may not be here,
    But she's still mine
    And I know, she still love me
    I got my children,
    I can't hold them now
    They may not be here,
    But they still mine and I hope
    They know I still love them
    Hey,
    I got my house,
    It still keeps the cold out
    I got my chair
    When my body can't hold out
    Got my hands doin' good like they supposed to
    Showing my heart to the folks that I'm close to
    I got my eyes though they don't see as far now
    They see more 'bout how things really are now
    I'm gonna
    Take a deep breath
    Hey
    I'm gonna hold my head up
    I'm gonna put my shoulders back
    And look you straight in the eye
    Gonna flirt with somebody
    When they walk by
    I'm gonna sing out
    Sing, oh yeah
    I believe I have inside of me
    Everything that I need to live a bountiful life
    With all the love alive in me
    I'll stand as tall as the tallest tree
    And I'm thankful for each day that I'm given
    Both the easy and the hard ones I'm livin'
    But most of all
    I'm thankful for,
    Lovin' who I really am
    I'm beautiful
    Yes I'm beautiful
    And I'm here

  • @gloriamutoni5137
    @gloriamutoni5137 4 года назад +26

    I listem this for the first time..today I prayed to God to give me the grace to be freely me, I have run away from myself for so long, I gotta show up. Thanks Erivo

  • @bridgetofold5645
    @bridgetofold5645 Год назад +7

    When you have been called ugly or different all your life. The message is more important than the circumstances. Thank you.

  • @DaFilmakerDrew
    @DaFilmakerDrew 6 лет назад +2387

    Them arms though...

  • @rocketmammamia
    @rocketmammamia 6 лет назад +589

    not only does cynthia have the most beautiful singing voice, but an incredibly beautiful speaking voice, and even more beautiful thoughts. thank you for sharing your gift, you radiant, iridescent woman. x

  • @deiramartin6012
    @deiramartin6012 6 лет назад +469

    The 9 ppl who didn't like this need some love in their lives

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 5 лет назад +9

      DeIra Martin someone hurt them x i hope cynthia’s voice healed their pain.

    • @ricahnorman362
      @ricahnorman362 5 лет назад +7

      Now we have 74 people who need love. Should start a love go fund me for them

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 5 лет назад +2

      they need Jesus! or they're crazy...

    • @melnspring23
      @melnspring23 5 лет назад +1

      Right

    • @CMJ44GOD
      @CMJ44GOD 5 лет назад

      254 ppl now

  • @treysutherland8436
    @treysutherland8436 2 года назад +114

    Behind every amazing singer is an amazing accompanist. That dude can freaking play!!! Bravo to both of them! Incredible.

  • @sandiswawiti9920
    @sandiswawiti9920 2 года назад +21

    I don't usually comment, I watch silently
    But for months I've been coming to this video everytime I feel down and today it feels like she's singing to me

  • @Salomeamber
    @Salomeamber 6 лет назад +509

    My eyes ain't used to these rays
    I'm feeling exposed, but I hide no more
    I can't hide
    As the sun shines on all of my glory
    My flaws don't look so bad at all
    What was I so afraid of?
    Every part of me is a vision of a portrait
    Of Mona, of Mona Lisa
    Every part of me is beautiful
    And I finally see I'm a work of art
    A masterpiece
    Who is this I've tried so long fight?
    Filling my heads with lies that I'm not good enough
    Then I heard something in my ear
    Tell I'm perfect, now that I know the truth
    Time to show and prove
    Every part of me is a vision of a portrait
    Of Mona, of Mona Lisa
    Every part of me is beautiful
    And I finally see I'm a work of art
    A masterpiece
    And now I see the pretty colors on my canvas
    I'm a work of art, a Mona Lisa
    I'll share my picture with the world
    Not afraid to let it show anymore
    I can light the night, shine so bright
    (Let my colors paint the sky)
    I can light the night, shine so bright
    (There is beauty in my eyes)
    I can light the night, shine so bright
    (And I can see it now, I believe it now, I can feel it now)
    I can light the night, shine so bright
    (Want the world to see, I'm a work of art. I'm a masterpiece)
    I can light the night, shine so bright
    (I am beautiful)
    Every part of me is a vision of a portrait
    Of Mona, of Mona Lisa
    Every part of me is beautiful
    And I finally see I'm a work of art
    A masterpiece

  • @RobertKraig
    @RobertKraig 5 лет назад +320

    Wow, simply wow. She puts so many pop music singers to shame with her breath & and silky smooth voice. She hits so many ranges with very little effort. She is the Bugatti Veyron of singers.

    • @lindar6326
      @lindar6326 5 лет назад +1

      You are probably a brit. Can y'all make your own Hollywood and stop faking Americans peoples accents

    • @shelbygwiza9861
      @shelbygwiza9861 4 года назад +11

      Linda R are you hurt 😂 being an actor is being versatile get out ur own arse

    • @marierose9898
      @marierose9898 2 года назад +6

      She does. Pure class.

    • @theresagbekia1284
      @theresagbekia1284 2 года назад +1

      We have it sir
      She’s an additional blessing she puts shame on no other category that we are blessed with

    • @wisdomdantecourt8179
      @wisdomdantecourt8179 2 года назад

      Yeah, they do things a bit differently across the pond........

  • @AlanNJUSA
    @AlanNJUSA 6 лет назад +204

    She is a phenomenal talent. I've seen Broadway shows for over 20 years. Her portrayal Celie in The Color Purple was ASTOUNDING! She got standing and screaming ovations at every performance of I'm Here.

  • @jackbyne1909
    @jackbyne1909 3 года назад +62

    How is cynthia not a superstar today? She deserves so many roles that are gifted away to celebs for ticket sales. I truly think she could play any part and any role. I just cant wait to see her more on the biggest stages and screens

    • @matthewhanson239
      @matthewhanson239 Год назад +4

      Her voice is just outrageously amazing. And the way she just tells you a story with it is also straight up Broadway magic. I think she will blow the world away as Elphaba!

    • @Greegree99
      @Greegree99 11 месяцев назад

      Because talent is garbage today. All about looks, NOT talent.

  • @bournoville2006
    @bournoville2006 9 месяцев назад +10

    I’m here, right now alone at home, in this rainy day felling blue, sad and lonely, also thinking that I may not be enough for anyone, I was feeling ugly, insecure and, in my hopes to forget about how I was felling, and what was happening in my mind and in my soul. Suddenly I crossed to this video. And this changed everything, thank you four your light and inspiration! Thank you for your existence, I needed this! You are an Angel, and now I know and I’m sure I’m beautiful, and most importantly im here!

  • @girlfriday73
    @girlfriday73 6 лет назад +374

    I love hearing her speak and sharing the emotional toll it took to play Celie. We would never think, we assume actors/actresses simply dissociate or it becomes something they're used to. Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @angelasings24
    @angelasings24 6 лет назад +539

    dang woman is ripped

    • @davionjeanty7028
      @davionjeanty7028 5 лет назад +3

      angelasings24 😂😂😂

    • @grapatin
      @grapatin 5 лет назад +30

      She is #goals in so many ways.

    • @amberandrews162
      @amberandrews162 5 лет назад +4

      That acting fitness stays keeping us in shape fr

    • @2BGMedia
      @2BGMedia 5 лет назад +4

      angelasings24 I follow her on Instagram and she runs every darn day. She’s an inspiration.

    • @madilynbeesley8991
      @madilynbeesley8991 5 лет назад +3

      dang right

  • @sgd.6830
    @sgd.6830 5 лет назад +211

    I came here from word association, I’d never heard of Cynthia Erivo before 🤷‍♂️ but OMG I am in love 🥰 and now I’ve been on you tube for 2 hours so far searching and watching MISS Erivo non stop ❌❌❌❌

    • @Morphedintoiat43
      @Morphedintoiat43 5 лет назад

      Right?!

    • @khanyisagura4377
      @khanyisagura4377 4 года назад +2

      Me too right now!!

    • @theresakirton6730
      @theresakirton6730 3 года назад +5

      I just saw her sing for the 1st time on Jimmy Fallon and fell in love with her, and I didn’t know she played the Harriet Tubman role which she played phenomenally, Cynthia Erivo now has a new fan, and I will be looking forward to all she has for the world to hear.🥰

    • @lindiwesoko7876
      @lindiwesoko7876 2 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @judibooty2091
      @judibooty2091 Год назад +1

      Same 💯💯💯

  • @rhysfayne2221
    @rhysfayne2221 3 года назад +10

    Im so excited for her as Elphaba

  • @garrymoore-eroomyrrag
    @garrymoore-eroomyrrag 3 года назад +26

    Thank you for choosing to sing the song for us, Cynthia. As a victim of current and ongoing abuse, this song has meant so much to me. It has helped me cope and realize that I am beautiful and I am here. The message truly is so powerful, and I'm glad you came into my life at the moment I most needed you and needed to hear this song.

    • @athenac7615
      @athenac7615 3 года назад

      @Cynthia Erivo stoppp😭

  • @ashleypadilla9448
    @ashleypadilla9448 6 лет назад +373

    Ive never heard the first song. And it's beautiful. I know she didn't have to start this with talking but I'm so glad she did because she is right we often do forget that there is a person behind the actor. I just love how she gave us insight as to why she won't do "I'm here" as often. Which to me make that song so much more special. She is a wonder and beautiful person.

    • @msthang5366
      @msthang5366 6 лет назад +11

      Ashley Padilla go on iTunes and look for Jazzmin Sullivan..
      It’s a shame she’s not known more!! She’s exceptional

    • @obibraxton2232
      @obibraxton2232 6 лет назад +8

      Jazmine Sullivan... get your life she's amazing they both are

    • @cheriemoose5527
      @cheriemoose5527 6 лет назад +5

      It's called Masterpiece

    • @shazigetssober2394
      @shazigetssober2394 6 лет назад +7

      Masterpiece by Jazmine Sullivan is the first song. And I agree with comment.

    • @YAHOO872
      @YAHOO872 5 лет назад +7

      Jazmine Sullivan, that woman's voice will change your life

  • @juliusellis1916
    @juliusellis1916 5 лет назад +75

    Terrell brought me here! I’m so glad 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @twigstwigs2
    @twigstwigs2 6 лет назад +67

    Is like the air is perfectly floating through and out of her, no blocking at all, it's perfect

  • @angelabaulkman4259
    @angelabaulkman4259 3 года назад +68

    I fell in love with Cynthia after hearing her sing "Stand up" during the credits of Harriet. I wanted to know everything about her after that! Her voice is amazing! She is amazing!

    • @slycat2355
      @slycat2355 Год назад

      Me too! I sing along to that song at the end of the movie and HAVE to watch it Everytime I see that it’s showing.

  • @thesilenthusky8266
    @thesilenthusky8266 11 месяцев назад +10

    The fact that while she was singing I’m here from the color purple her eyes were CLOSED the WHOLE TIME! You can really see how the role she played really stayed with her bless her ❤

  • @boseknows0
    @boseknows0 7 лет назад +250

    Such lovely thoughts behind that lovely voice.

    • @aneesakaily
      @aneesakaily 6 лет назад +2

      Kevin Boseman are you related to Chadwick Boseman?

  • @whittyp813
    @whittyp813 5 лет назад +80

    She’s gorgeous and her voice is like butter!!

  • @noahcegielski4011
    @noahcegielski4011 5 лет назад +61

    “I guess this message is more important, than its circumstance.” We don’t serve her holy shit!!

  • @mysterylovescompany2657
    @mysterylovescompany2657 4 года назад +112

    I have literally just now discovered this women, and I am just....wowed....by her _presence_ . That cool dignity, that crystal-fine gravitas. I mean, yeah, her voice is incredible, but there's lots of nightingales in the entertainment world, today. But she - _she_ just has such an aura of easy *power* .
    Dear reader, she has stolen me. Now I have to go glut myself on everything she's done.

  • @KEPoles
    @KEPoles 2 года назад +5

    That guy on the piano is fabulous.

  • @chrismackey3228
    @chrismackey3228 5 лет назад +75

    She is serving INTENT! INTENT, story, meaning, all that. i can't explain, but that's it's power.

  • @ChckenNugget
    @ChckenNugget 5 лет назад +113

    Since seeing/hearing her for the first time in Bad times at the El Royale, I'm completely obsessed and entranced, her voice is silk innocence if that's even a thing lol

    • @healthydietandexercise
      @healthydietandexercise 5 лет назад +1

      Same! She has a small singing part in Todrick Hall's "Forbidden" RUclips musical with Jade Nova. If you keep an open mind and embrace all love check it out, it's amazing.

    • @sallyreid151
      @sallyreid151 5 лет назад

      Random Nikky You put it really well!

    • @theOstenHugo
      @theOstenHugo 5 лет назад +2

      Random Nikky did she sing in that movie? i haven’t seen it yet but i want to.

    • @lifeernest5672
      @lifeernest5672 3 года назад

      I thought as much!!! I had seen her before!!!

    • @endless.expanse
      @endless.expanse 3 года назад +1

      YES! I was like who the fuck was that singing in this movie, found her and have been obsessed ever since.

  • @carmi.b-wrld
    @carmi.b-wrld 7 лет назад +152

    She continues to surprise and amaze me with her voice, intelligence, and pure radiance. I'm fortunate to have found out about her. Wow such an inspirational being.

    • @diggerhoward4078
      @diggerhoward4078 7 лет назад +2

      YES!!! She is a very special person in this world.

  • @spagetd1526
    @spagetd1526 3 года назад +31

    even her talking voice is so beautiful. she’s so calming and charming person

  • @marticathomas1907
    @marticathomas1907 5 месяцев назад +4

    Nothing compares to these two performances.

  • @khenadic.6975
    @khenadic.6975 6 лет назад +79

    WHY IS SHE MY EVERYTHING

  • @lynettec6931
    @lynettec6931 7 лет назад +186

    Awesome singer! Wonderful cover of Jazmin Sullivan's Masterpiece (Mona Lisa).

  • @sharlenemonique
    @sharlenemonique 7 лет назад +135

    She is quite simply AMAZING. No words for her radiance...

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 5 лет назад +1

      she has been sent to us...we need to recognise and honour her while she is with us.

  • @mikayladovell548
    @mikayladovell548 4 года назад +51

    11:36 the sun came out from behind the clouds and filled the room with a pool of honey. spoke to my soul.

  • @rosesnthedark3148
    @rosesnthedark3148 Год назад +14

    As a black woman with 4c hair society sees many of woman as me as not as desirable but we are created in God image and shine so ever effortlessly despite the shade they try to cast. This song speaks volumes and I'm honored to be a black woman and a beautiful one at that. Blessings my sistas 🇯🇲❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @emokesarungi42
      @emokesarungi42 Год назад +1

      ❤❤❤

    • @herisrael7
      @herisrael7 11 месяцев назад

      All Praise to The Most High for creating Us in His image.! How ironic is it that We are made to think that the exact opposite is what's beautiful.. Shalam Sister.. 🙏🏾❤️

  • @hieunguyenlethanh
    @hieunguyenlethanh 6 лет назад +207

    5:48 - Introduction to "I'm Here."
    7:45 - "I'm Here" starts.
    Just thought this would somehow help.

    • @jipcampcc
      @jipcampcc 6 лет назад

      Hieu Samuel Nguyen

    • @obibraxton2232
      @obibraxton2232 6 лет назад +41

      How did you skip "Masterpiece" ... it was just that ... I'm here was amazing too but who'd wanna skip

    • @HeIsHim00
      @HeIsHim00 6 лет назад +12

      Naw you did them a disfavor and skipping Master Piece (Mona Lisa) that is a work of ART!!

    • @DavidBerto
      @DavidBerto 5 лет назад +24

      "The voice is attached to the person who has ideas". People shouldn't skip her talk.

    • @sheilaanderson5089
      @sheilaanderson5089 5 лет назад

      Thank you!! A hundred TIMES!!

  • @rachylewright
    @rachylewright 5 лет назад +20

    Jazmine's Mona Lisa INTO I'm Here is soooo important. Because the songs balance so well.

  • @jennabruno9876
    @jennabruno9876 5 лет назад +85

    I’ve watched this video countless times and every time I cry so hard. I can’t believe there are people on this earth that have a voice that angelic.

  • @mikeyriggs5451
    @mikeyriggs5451 4 года назад +43

    Her performance made me cry, stunning. Absolutely stunning.

  • @velmawooley7879
    @velmawooley7879 15 дней назад

    When this young lady sings, tears fall like raindrops. Her voice is is amazing!!

  • @blessed64s50
    @blessed64s50 6 лет назад +34

    It's Refreshing to see a Beautiful, Intelligent, Talented Black Woman...I Literally felt every word she Sang!!! Great performance!!!

  • @NaturallyWit
    @NaturallyWit 5 лет назад +50

    I'm not commenting this to disrespect her speaking parts of this video. I'm commenting timestamps because I come back to this video often to hear her performance of the songs and want to be able to enjoy her singing easily :) I have watched the video fully through before:
    1:50 Masterpiece
    7:44 I'm here

  • @jwalk198806
    @jwalk198806 5 лет назад +422

    Who’s here because of Harriet 2019 🎥

    • @brendagarrigan2161
      @brendagarrigan2161 5 лет назад +11

      I am saw it yesterday. I thought Jennifer Hudson was THE VOICE being new to this phenomenal rising star, and now I am floored to learn this is Cynthia's own voice. Still trying to grasp the truth in this performance. Leaving the theatre thinking this is best actress bound, now knowing its all her it will be a true sin if she doesn't take it home!

    • @sharonburke4421
      @sharonburke4421 5 лет назад +1

      Me

    • @Mkym365
      @Mkym365 5 лет назад

      J WALKA214 Me three.,....😍😘🥰

    • @christineanderson3625
      @christineanderson3625 5 лет назад

      Me. About to see the movie!

    • @maryazimmet4595
      @maryazimmet4595 5 лет назад

      Me! omg - what a talent. Where the hell've I been??

  • @milaniili9138
    @milaniili9138 2 дня назад +1

    I just discovered her recently how sad of me but omg she’s really brightens my life up with her voice

  • @sisam1724
    @sisam1724 3 года назад +23

    Her voice is so resonant and crystal clear. Haunting in its beauty. I can't.

  • @AsifKhan-ju4ld
    @AsifKhan-ju4ld 6 лет назад +51

    Such an incredibly pure and powerful voice and those arms!! Puts me to shame. She's SO fit!

  • @chaoticneutral8040
    @chaoticneutral8040 3 года назад +17

    God I love that she sang Mona Lisa. I feel like her silky voice when singing the high notes at the climax is more of a cry of acceptance and pride in oneself. Whereas I feel Jazmine’s version, because of her timbre, is more of a cry of wanting to be accepted and finally overcoming the need for approval of others.

  • @alyssaswann9784
    @alyssaswann9784 6 лет назад +31

    Damn I want her talking voice accent and her singing voice. She sounds so young too.

  • @chenieves8976
    @chenieves8976 Год назад +4

    OUT ANCESTORS ARE SO PROUD. YOU ARE. A AFRICAN ENGLISH. GODDESS. THAT. STEALS. HEARTS W YOUR WORDS. ITS YOUR VOICE. THAT IS THE MEDICINE. WE ALL NEED. CYN. LUV. FOREVER. TU YO. CHE Q. 1

  • @tonialuko654
    @tonialuko654 4 года назад +44

    Pull keyboard out of the closet to try to play like this man...realize I sound nothing like him, put it right back to collect more dust...just going to enjoy listening to this masterpiece lol!

    • @teafoster5643
      @teafoster5643 2 года назад

      😂😂😂😂⚰⚰⚰⚰ im so done

  • @1goldbaby
    @1goldbaby 6 лет назад +80

    Nigerian/ African ppl. Voices. REAL. Beautiful..

    • @PrincessThicc
      @PrincessThicc 5 лет назад +1

      1goldbaby she’s from the UK

    • @MegaDiva1999
      @MegaDiva1999 5 лет назад +1

      yes now. YES

    • @healthydietandexercise
      @healthydietandexercise 5 лет назад +8

      @@PrincessThicc she's still Nigerian. Only those of us born of slaves have lost our heritage and have to identify as Black/African American. Everyone else has a real homeland.

    • @mimidivine8466
      @mimidivine8466 5 лет назад +11

      @@healthydietandexercise every "black/african american" has a homeland as well. We are one. We are the same. Even those that were stolen from there homeland and brought to america and are completely ignorant to their roots, that doesnt mean their roots dont exist. The oppressor divided us and we make it worse when we perpetuate that divide. They all see us the same anyways. The moment we actually come together amd stop this silly game is when things can actually get better. I didnt choose for my ppl to be snatched up, but its a sad reality but whats even worse is that society makes so that i cant call my African brothers and sisters my true brothers and sister. I am not above them and they are not above me. We are one and tge same seperated at birth.

    • @healthydietandexercise
      @healthydietandexercise 5 лет назад +6

      @@mimidivine8466 my response is not meant to separate us. I was responding to the person who said Cynthia is from the UK as though that meant she wasn't Nigerian. However, I am fully aware of the issues we face in regards to unifying and do fully agree with your statement.

  • @anomalyg
    @anomalyg 7 лет назад +76

    The simplicity and beauty in this version...swelled my heart!! She is simply beautiful. xoxo

  • @jalenbrown3978
    @jalenbrown3978 6 лет назад +33

    ahhhh! she covered JAZMINE! Masterpiece truly is a genuine song about loving yourself. I love itttttttt

  • @charlesw.davenport1315
    @charlesw.davenport1315 4 года назад +10

    Such a unique blend of power and vulnerability. She is one of the greatest talents of this generation.

  • @cmfletch1
    @cmfletch1 Год назад +15

    Brilliance flows through her voice! So powerful, she literally speaks to the deepest part of the soul.

  • @brianbanks8042
    @brianbanks8042 6 лет назад +36

    She is so special

  • @Moriri_By_TshepiB
    @Moriri_By_TshepiB 6 лет назад +41

    I love the look on her face as though she herself is astounded by what she can do with her gift. I love her spirit. As I lie here not sure what tomorrow brings I find peace in her astounding voice.

  • @jacquelineparker3677
    @jacquelineparker3677 2 года назад +4

    Thank the Lord she sung "I'm a work of art.I needed it so much.

  • @jeninmusic8740
    @jeninmusic8740 3 года назад +13

    “The singing voice is attached to the person who as ideas” 🥰🙏

  • @borahaegurl
    @borahaegurl 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cynthia’s dulcet voice evokes such sanguinity; I feel so reassured that life will be okay. I love her sm😭😭💞💞💞💞

  • @briem7528
    @briem7528 5 лет назад +38

    This title needs to be changed because if I had KNOWN she was singing Masterpiece by the AMAZING Jazmine Sullivan I would've clicked earlier!!!

  • @darrylthomas2664
    @darrylthomas2664 10 месяцев назад +4

    She is a "Force To Be Reckoned With"......I'm glad that she is getting her flowers, She is Fierce ❤‍🔥🔥❤‍🔥

  • @MsMayer-jx8jy
    @MsMayer-jx8jy 4 года назад +11

    A perfect woman. Complexion, physique, speaking voice, tone...just everything about her...

  • @estherwilliams1500
    @estherwilliams1500 2 года назад +3

    She i is so so right......
    We has women have to know and own up to the fact that God cteated us Beautiful from the inside out. It took me many ,many years to understand what the word Beautiful really. Ment. It's not the physical. That matters,its what comes out from witjhing. We as Woman must/ find thst inner voice that spirit that God gave us, inner Love fot one self;then we can Love another.
    I thank God that I found that inner voice that set me free,now i can truly love anotjer. Iam no lounger bound to fearless
    Emotions; I am free to love again.....oh how sweet it is to freely love....❤❤

    • @estherwilliams1500
      @estherwilliams1500 2 года назад +1

      I love a man that may or may not love me.....
      That is not the question??
      The answers is ; he truly lithe up my life....I can freely love again. It maybe with him, it may be with another. Matter what the future holds. I tryly love this Man. Be caused of him I have learned to truly love my self first; Then you're free to llove another. I thank Kyle for that inner love that you freely gave to me.
      I will love you forr that vary reason ubtill the day I die. For better or for worse...

  • @ヒカリ-w7k
    @ヒカリ-w7k 2 года назад +4

    おんがくこうろんから来ました。
    こんなに心揺さぶれる音楽を知ることができて嬉しいです。
    底から湧き上がってくるような力や気持ち、真っ直ぐな歌声に直面し感激しかありません。