You know what? Everybody that comes on youtube and listens to Nikki knows before they view how she sings and the runs she does. If you don't like her style of singing, why comment negatively on her videos and criticize her praise. How do you all know she is showboating and not ministering? She could be ministering to herself. Anyway, God has annointed this woman of GOD with this amazing talent. Allow her to use it as HE sees fit or don't view her videos.
Regardless of what anyone says about this girl.... she is a VOCAL BEAST and I Love her voice, vocal acrobatics, riffs, and runs...she is just simply put: AWESOME! Wouldn't you agree?
Thanks. Glad you all like it. I was looking around for promo video of her on the net before she came to our church and all I found was videos on YT. Most of the vids were not of good quality or sound. So when I saw the fan base she has on YT, I just knew that I had to get her the best recording possible out here. I'm going to post the song she did in the day service too. Hopefully the quality of the conversion will be better. I think I'll use a larger file next time.
thanks for this....it's been a min since youtube had a video of nikki im glad to know shes still alive! Nikki if ur reading this check ur myspace pages!
I love Nikki Ross! I agree with toblikehim40. You usually sound like those who you grew up hearing and those who inspire you. I definitely hear Karen in her singing. But I can definitely tell the difference between the two. Girl can sang and she has a God given gift.
In reference to the old skool jam she just bust out with....... In AAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL my years! I have NEVER heard that song like that! OH MY LORD HAVE MERCY!!!! shes a beast...nooo....shes anointed!
Now some people might say Nikki was showin off but if u cant show off for the lord then u cant show off for anyone. Give God your VERY best cuz he certainly gives it to you.
I have listened to Karen as a little kid since my mother loved listening to her, so i have a pretty good idea of what Karen can do. Nikki maybe be a new singer but that does not mean she is less of a singer. Their voices sound a little different but they have the same ability (outside of high, or jazzy runs.) Nikki is there. She can run, sing jazz licks, sing high, and scat just like Karen can.
WOW! You're in my head. I hope that our peers learn to appreciate the diversity of abilities and the CREATOR of those abilities. We can all learn from each other. But we'll always go wrong when we fail to see that each gift is unique and shouldn't be compared to another. GOD doesn't give gifts to be measured by the gifts HE'S given to others. HE wants us to perfect our gifts and use them to glorify HIM [in some way]. Just a thought.
LOL - I agree... Nikki didn't steal from Karen. She acknowledges that Karen is her biggest influence. She even calls her "Auntie"; they have a great relationship. Legends like The Clark Sisters love to see younger folks take it to the next level! The true greats have no real ego issues.
You are so right! Karen was in her prime then..but even now Karen is still killin' and sometimes dependin on the performance it was just as if she was still in her prime..people try to compare Karen and Nikki but the truth is you hear Karen in a lot things Nikki does especially those vocal acrobatics because she was one of her major vocal influences..however they are both annointed
It is my belief that Nikki's runs are closer to Karens. Karen's runs are complex and long and are just crazy. Karen's runs are classic. Kim's runs are just in the pocket meaning their so clean and jazzy and smooth it's amazing. Only other person whose can run like her is Jazmine Sullivan. Now Nikki is VERY COMPLEX! I believe that her runs are (especially when she's on the piano) very thought out and shes in a league of her own. Nikki is Jazz to the bone.
Thanks for saying this cause I straight up thought she was a Clark, Moss or whatever...cause she got the same ERRRRRYTHING! I love this song and she's really talented...but I find it hard to really enjoy extended riffs to the point that you forget the melody. LOL Sang girl, I can't hate on your gifts! Praise your God...riffs and all!
Of course there are some differences..and I too agree that she has blended some of Kim's and Karen's techniques very well together while using her crazy ear
Stop comparing artist they are both good. It doesn't matter who has the better gift. what matters is that they are winning soul to Christ with their tremendous gifts and encouraging those who are already saved to stay saved. JUDGE NOT!!!
I like it when singers do a lot but on the other hand I can understand why they calm down with maturity..they've learned that some things a song can just do without..riffs and runs should be placed in good taste throughout a song, they shouldn't dominate a song..the message can sometimes be lost in the midst of the craziness..so what we like others may not..I can respect that
No one ever said anything about her weight being the reason why I compared her to a woman of a curvy figure as BEYONCE. I just stated that I feel (in my opinion) that B has more on her vocally when it comes to control and tone. As far as B being a 2 Soprano, that is true but each person on earth has different likings for different voices. Again its just an opinion, dont get your panties all up in a bunch!!! Nikki is a vocal beast; Beyonce is a vocal goddess!!!
I love Karen Clark Sheard, and I love Nikki Ross..just because the vocal stylings are similar doesnt mean that someone is trying to sound like her..Nikki has said herself that she notes Karen as an influence..Who wouldnt..But Nikki has her own sound..Karen aint mad about it so why ya upset!!!! Respect the gift!! Its time out for she do this better than the next woman..Its all about Kingdom!!! SANG NIKKI!!
Agree...i think folk just aint used to her style...but if it were Sis. Dorinda then it would be OK (not knockin..i LOVE Dorinda)!!!! I don't understand that but thats how she sing and i've been in the room, 5 rows from the front when she has song and baby girl is def anointed!!! Like u said i think she needed her OWN cup to be filled!
I understand too. In fact when I first my made my run of youtube singers, I went from being in awe to becoming slightly annoyed of hearing the same runs and over-kill.
I have seen the video of fantasia singing total praise and i would have to say that i feel this more than fantasia, which for me is saying something because i LOVE me some fantasia. Nikki Ross is giving her all into praising God so why is it that if someone sounds too polished or adds "embellishments" they arent annointed? Would the same be said about the legendary Karen Clark Sheard? This is her style and thats all, just like a whole lot of "growling" is fantasia's style.
You know what? Everybody that comes on youtube and listens to Nikki knows before they view how she sings and the runs she does. If you don't like her style of singing, why comment negatively on her videos and criticize her praise. How do you all know she is showboating and not ministering? She could be ministering to herself. Anyway, God has annointed this woman of GOD with this amazing talent. Allow her to use it as HE sees fit or don't view her videos.
The best soprano
WOW!!!!...now you said a mouth FULL! she can run and riff all day but is their an ANOINTING!!!!powerful stuff!
I love you Nikki! Thanks for blessing us with your amazing gift!
This is my church, praise the Lord saints! This was one great super sunday. My what a time we had.
I can just imagine Nikki and Auntie Karen singing together...talk about FIYAH!!! NIKKI BETTAH SANG!!!!
She is truly blessed with an Anointing voice! Go head on Nikki! Let the world his God's beautiful gift! Keep Annoiting ears!!!
Regardless of what anyone says about this girl.... she is a VOCAL BEAST and I Love her voice, vocal acrobatics, riffs, and runs...she is just simply put: AWESOME! Wouldn't you agree?
Thanx for posting! She is such a blessing to me!
Thanks. Glad you all like it. I was looking around for promo video of her on the net before she came to our church and all I found was videos on YT. Most of the vids were not of good quality or sound. So when I saw the fan base she has on YT, I just knew that I had to get her the best recording possible out here. I'm going to post the song she did in the day service too. Hopefully the quality of the conversion will be better. I think I'll use a larger file next time.
Simply anointed and awesome!!!!!
That was a blessing to watch. I really needed that.
0.08-0.14 proves control! And mind you that is an F#5, after high C, that she sustained so beautifully and then truned into a run, effortlessly!
man o man...nikki ross ABSOLUTELY SANG THIS NUMBER...I FELT EVERY MINUTE OF IT
I've been waiting for a video to be posted from her...She is truely anointed and bad as lord knows who...!!! lol...Sang girl...
Nikki is soo awesome!
Truly a sweet a person thank God for Nikki Ross
thanks for this....it's been a min since youtube had a video of nikki
im glad to know shes still alive!
Nikki if ur reading this check ur myspace pages!
I love Nikki Ross! I agree with toblikehim40. You usually sound like those who you grew up hearing and those who inspire you. I definitely hear Karen in her singing. But I can definitely tell the difference between the two. Girl can sang and she has a God given gift.
Bless the Name of Jesus!
this my church.......go yall
The band is off the chain!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!
3:30-3:36 does it for me...love when she does stuff like that
In reference to the old skool jam she just bust out with....... In AAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL my years! I have NEVER heard that song like that! OH MY LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!
shes a beast...nooo....shes anointed!
OMG! her voice is fire!!!!!!!!!!!
Where is her ALBUM...seriously did I miss it?
Now some people might say Nikki was showin off but if u cant show off for the lord then u cant show off for anyone.
Give God your VERY best cuz he certainly gives it to you.
annointed she is amazing
I'm am through with Nikki Ross...LOL!! She hit a note and I wasn't expecting it at all, I nair 'bout fell of my stool. I LOVE NIKKI!
so wildly unpredictable in the most perfect way!! This is beyond skill...
beast!!!! praise em gurl!!!
So no one else thinks her voice tone and quality sounds amazing here?!
Amen
Amen!
This girl got an awesome ear and she sick wit the runs..GREAT singer!!!!
Thank you GOD!!!!
This girl can sing!!!!!
I have listened to Karen as a little kid since my mother loved listening to her, so i have a pretty good idea of what Karen can do. Nikki maybe be a new singer but that does not mean she is less of a singer. Their voices sound a little different but they have the same ability (outside of high, or jazzy runs.) Nikki is there. She can run, sing jazz licks, sing high, and scat just like Karen can.
Okay, I'm ready for her cd now!!
Thank you. Nuff said
she awsome..my GOD
WOW!
Do Nikki Ross have a CD? Just wonderful. Thank You lord!
OH MY JESUS!!! SHE DID THAT!!!
She was taught by one of the best, Bettye Ransom Nelson. She has her own style and she has been doing this since forever....
❤
i was just bout to send this video to you lol
YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL
i believe sooooooo
preach it sistaaaaaaaaaaa
you betta sang! heeeeeeeey glory!
WOW! You're in my head. I hope that our peers learn to appreciate the diversity of abilities and the CREATOR of those abilities. We can all learn from each other. But we'll always go wrong when we fail to see that each gift is unique and shouldn't be compared to another. GOD doesn't give gifts to be measured by the gifts HE'S given to others. HE wants us to perfect our gifts and use them to glorify HIM [in some way]. Just a thought.
you are so right, commenting on peoples hairstyles and things just so critical.... it's easy to judge behind a computer screen
That's what you call acappella!! Sing girl!! Is this in St. Louis, MO.?
Sing Nikki...........you are the truth grl
ILL C U IN HOUSTO ON THE 7TH OF FEB. AMEN
sing it girl i love u :)
Was this thecGreater community temple in memphis?
VERY Good! Sing Nic. Elder JRODG
LOL - I agree... Nikki didn't steal from Karen. She acknowledges that Karen is her biggest influence. She even calls her "Auntie"; they have a great relationship.
Legends like The Clark Sisters love to see younger folks take it to the next level! The true greats have no real ego issues.
i agree completely. I prefer her voice; she is surer of her riffs and her runs.
Chill Bumps!!
She's talented.
WOW
Tell me where! Alright!
You are so right! Karen was in her prime then..but even now Karen is still killin' and sometimes dependin on the performance it was just as if she was still in her prime..people try to compare Karen and Nikki but the truth is you hear Karen in a lot things Nikki does especially those vocal acrobatics because she was one of her major vocal influences..however they are both annointed
I feel u on that
AND WE NEED A CD NOW!....LOL
It is my belief that Nikki's runs are closer to Karens. Karen's runs are complex and long and are just crazy. Karen's runs are classic. Kim's runs are just in the pocket meaning their so clean and jazzy and smooth it's amazing. Only other person whose can run like her is Jazmine Sullivan. Now Nikki is VERY COMPLEX! I believe that her runs are (especially when she's on the piano) very thought out and shes in a league of her own. Nikki is Jazz to the bone.
Thanks for saying this cause I straight up thought she was a Clark, Moss or whatever...cause she got the same ERRRRRYTHING!
I love this song and she's really talented...but I find it hard to really enjoy extended riffs to the point that you forget the melody. LOL
Sang girl, I can't hate on your gifts! Praise your God...riffs and all!
@Ashabobo Agree strongly
Saaang Girl!
Of course there are some differences..and I too agree that she has blended some of Kim's and Karen's techniques very well together while using her crazy ear
we sholl did have church that night....she sang the mess outta of us!!!
Stop comparing artist they are both good. It doesn't matter who has the better gift. what matters is that they are winning soul to Christ with their tremendous gifts and encouraging those who are already saved to stay saved. JUDGE NOT!!!
I like it when singers do a lot but on the other hand I can understand why they calm down with maturity..they've learned that some things a song can just do without..riffs and runs should be placed in good taste throughout a song, they shouldn't dominate a song..the message can sometimes be lost in the midst of the craziness..so what we like others may not..I can respect that
I am one of her BIGGEST FANS!! However, this rendition was a bit "Overkill Bill" for me.
me too...almost
SAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SANG GIRL
thats true she does remind you alot of karen clark sheard!!!! lol she has one song on itunes that i know of!!
Niki niki. my lord. where is ur cd. Quit playin and get in the studio
Both have their own style and this woman IS annointed.
Would we also say Kim Burrell isnt annointed?
she sound real good ..
1:01,1:21-1:24,1:35 she kilt the whole song but those are my fav parts!!! she is a BEAST!!!!!!
Yes it was.
No one ever said anything about her weight being the reason why I compared her to a woman of a curvy figure as BEYONCE. I just stated that I feel (in my opinion) that B has more on her vocally when it comes to control and tone.
As far as B being a 2 Soprano, that is true but each person on earth has different likings for different voices. Again its just an opinion, dont get your panties all up in a bunch!!!
Nikki is a vocal beast; Beyonce is a vocal goddess!!!
I love Karen Clark Sheard, and I love Nikki Ross..just because the vocal stylings are similar doesnt mean that someone is trying to sound like her..Nikki has said herself that she notes Karen as an influence..Who wouldnt..But Nikki has her own sound..Karen aint mad about it so why ya upset!!!! Respect the gift!! Its time out for she do this better than the next woman..Its all about Kingdom!!! SANG NIKKI!!
@VerzuaneMcCoy soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo true!!!! glad someone knows what there talkin bout!
i look at every day too!
lol
Whoa
Agree...i think folk just aint used to her style...but if it were Sis. Dorinda then it would be OK (not knockin..i LOVE Dorinda)!!!! I don't understand that but thats how she sing and i've been in the room, 5 rows from the front when she has song and baby girl is def anointed!!! Like u said i think she needed her OWN cup to be filled!
I understand too. In fact when I first my made my run of youtube singers, I went from being in awe to becoming slightly annoyed of hearing the same runs and over-kill.
yeah but it’s like u never expect where nikkis gonna go with her runs
I have seen the video of fantasia singing total praise and i would have to say that i feel this more than fantasia, which for me is saying something because i LOVE me some fantasia. Nikki Ross is giving her all into praising God so why is it that if someone sounds too polished or adds "embellishments" they arent annointed? Would the same be said about the legendary Karen Clark Sheard? This is her style and thats all, just like a whole lot of "growling" is fantasia's style.
Listen to 6:08-6:11 did she not throw those notes out the back door?....SHE'S CRAZY!
as she gets older I think she'll calm soe of it down but all of the greats went through that phase
sho u right!
Please come get me out the floor!!!!!!!!!
killen as always
Theory. Dude she is a gifted piano player as well. She knows theory. But in the words of the old saints, "THE ANOINTING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE".
oooowee sing chile!!! l..