The good news, Zack, is that it doesn’t matter with Angelina if you listen chronologically or by title or by genre. She was the best child singer you’ll ever hear, and now her voice is even better. It’s all good. You’ve only scratched the surface, and there’s so much more ahead of you.
Hi Zack, You should listen to her full EP "Old Enough" which she released a few months ago with 6 songs written by herself all original. All the songs could be number 1 hits, they are that good. She had said that the 6 songs were only a small selection of the over 100 that she had already written. On the 29th she had 2 concerts at the Westgate in Las Vegas which was magical again. There are lots of excerpts on UA-cam so stay tuned
Yes, Grandma. LA, maybe Bellaire? Jazz and blues are definitely her wheelhouse, everything else comes naturally too. End of last year she did Unchained Melody at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, stupendous performance but not jazz or blues... strongly recommended!
Great one Zack ; ) her EP old enough , is one off the best EP's i heard in a very very long time. usually when one buy an EP of album there is some songs that isn't that good hehe ; ) . But this one is amazing ,no bad songs at all, every song is different in it's own way ; )) Lost count on how many times i have listen to it, like that woman in Documentary said * I'm Addicted * , so i need my AJ fix everyday hehe have a good one take care an stay safe my friend ; ))
Angelina says she written over one hundred songs she is yet to reveal. In this one she is begging love itself not to let her go but her empathy is at such a high level that she could easily have been writing about emotions she wouldn't have experienced.
Zack, Angelina didn’t need to choose a lane because she created her own jazz/R&B/pop lane. No other young female vocalist I’ve ever listened can hang in Angelina’s lane. That is the lovely grandma, Mery Zamani in the video. Love grandma Mery for the outstanding artist, poet and creative inspiration she is and has been all of Angelina’s life. The premier of Japan owns two of grandma Mery’s paintings. Whenever you watch Angelina cover songs that she performs at home and is standing in front of paintings those are grandma Mery’s paintings. Grandma Mery also created and illustrated the images for Angelina’s 2020 debut single, “Million Miles” with Republic Records.
Zack, Angelina and her family moved to LA around the time she performed on America's Got Talent, The Champions, in late 2019. Her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani, is the one in the video. Mery was considered a prodigy as a painter and poet, while growing up in Iran. This song is one of the 13 originals we have heard from Angelina, to date. Here is the list of her originals. "What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it. "Oslo" age 11 "Shield" age 12 "Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13 "7th Heaven" age 15 "Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17 "Now I'm the Fool" age 17 "Fire and Rain" age 17 "It's All My Fault" age 17 "Good in Goodbyes" age 17 "Diamond" age 17 "Our Time" age 17 "Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24 Should include songs for which she was the first to sing "I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many "Song for A" age 12 "Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020 "We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023 Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
Hi Zack. Thank you for an extremely insightful review. Andy Schnell, one of her most knowledgeable and dedicated fans, gives a detailed listing of her work in his comment below. I don't know for certain what was her idea behind this song, but I've seen a very plausible suggestion that she is not referring to a specific person, but to the abstract concept of love, which is why she wishes it had a face, and why trying to pull it close is like trying to catch smoke. Regardless, from her earliest performances, she has had an uncanny, almost eerie ability to evoke the deepest emotions inherent in any song she sings, emotions appropriate to experiences which, particularly as a tiny child, she could not possibly have gone through herself. This, plus her remarkably mature voice, probably inspired the "old soul" theory. A very frequent comment, especially to performances like "I Put A Spell On You", was that she has been here (on this planet) before.
Once you hear more of her originals you'll see Angelina isn't choosing a genre, she's creating one. She's forging her own lane and doing it brilliantly. I've been enjoying her journey for 10 years and I've given up on trying to predict what might come next.
Angelina, in her original writings, can be very cryptic. She doesn't write about breaking up with boyfriends and violence, and sex, and drugs. Her songs have great meaning and inspiration. This is the first song on her six song EP, Old Enough. Angelina here appears to be actually talking to love itself as if it had a face. The rest of the EP in chronological order reflects a theme as you go through the lyrics of each song and the meaning. I would highly recommend doing that. Great commentary. By the way Angelina has lived in LA for 5 or 6 years now. Her record label, Republic records is there.😅
“Fly Me to the Moon” rehearsal for Quincy Jones’ 85th birthday concert. She was 12 and a last minute addition to the concert at Jones’ request. These are several videos of the rehearsal and performances, but I like the rehearsal best. Give it a listen.
Yes her grandmother. She is living in LA with her family since signing with Republic Records at 14 years old. Another great reaction. If you want to see anothrt documentary ua-cam.com/video/jE6x9V8Cnyw/v-deo.htmlsi=K5ZGYv_ZJCNtcJIY 2:52
What I found profound with this song is that she isn't singing to (about) a loved one...she is singing to Love itself. This entire EP reveals AJ like never seen before! Just the title (Old Enough) speaks volumes, every song is personal and relatable...thx again so much Zack for showing AJ to all your viewers!
I don't understand why this isn't all over the radio! It has a great beat, very danceable, very singable with a catchy hook, superb lyrics and a fantastic voice - and all it has to compete with is auto-tuned crap. I'll never understand the world. Thanks for another great reaction and many more of them!
Hi, Zack! Thank of for another excellent reaction to Angelina. She has written many songs from the age of 11. The one you have just featured is the firs in her E.P. of six titles, released last year. There is one other music video and four audio only. In total, they tell a story, and the best way to understand that story is to play them in the order I list below. In anticipation that you will consider reacting to each of them, here are the links. Oh! She even mixes genres in one song and even does a little Rap. 😀 Music video "Now I'm the fool" - ua-cam.com/video/8BXCVY_-RmU/v-deo.html Audio only "Fire And Rain" - ua-cam.com/video/3sfwns8w6gM/v-deo.html "All My Fault" - ua-cam.com/video/z-a9Qetfp74/v-deo.html "Good In Goodbyes" - ua-cam.com/video/zyIJguL1ZH8/v-deo.html "Diamond" - ua-cam.com/video/qQjxAKAHSgs/v-deo.html and, as a Bonus, here is a single, released 26 Oct 2023. It is very upbeat "Our Time" - ua-cam.com/video/V59-OVZGiJg/v-deo.html
Nice reaction. Would be good for you to follow up with "Now I'm The Fool". Notice how she walks away from the mic at the end of "Love Don't Let Me Go" and then steps up to the mic at the beginning of "Now I'm The Fool".
Angelina from Aug 2 listening party...Love Don't Let Me Go: "I wanna talk about how the process of writing for this one was. Basically this all came out from my journal. Ever since I was little, I just get inspired by everything, like watching movies, listen to people's stories. And you guys, most of all, inspired me so much! A lot of times people are like: hey you're not mature enough or old enough to experience what you're writing about. I wanted to (in this song) write about what is really love. And if love had a face, what I would say to it. Because I feel like in this world we live in, love is truly what we have. It's something so interesting. Love makes you happy, emotional. It just play with you so much. It's just like 'trynna catch smoke' as I say here. So yes it's kind of envisioning if love had a face and you're talking to love and you're begging: why am I so hurt?" Also EP in general... "I thought "Old Enough'' basically stands for who I am and my whole journey of experiencing so much. And all the songs that I've written for my EP is all from my journal. So, yes, I've been so lucky to be able to put that into music and share the love with you guys and basically story tell the whole journey to you, all my beautiful Angels, my fans. [reads online comment:] "That journal is priceless." Aww! You know, I have this whole bookshelf in my room and it's filled with a bunch of stuff that I write every single day. When I'm in the studio, I vibe, I jam to the piano. It just comes out, you know. That's where the magic happens!"
She lives in LA since 2018... and graduated High School A year early in 2023... it was her maternal Grandmother Mery Zamani a well respected Artist and Poet Who is Iranian. Angelina was Born in 2006 on 10th Jan. in Oslo Norway.. her mother Sara is half Iranian and Half Japanese... and is an English Teacher and now manages AJs company... her father is Swedish and an Oil Engineer. who doesn't want any publicity.... Angelina has a Sister Juliette who is just 12yo... you saw her in the documentary. her Manager is her Uncle Mike .. Merys Son. Her full name is Angelina Jordan Astar... and until recently her family and friends in private called her Jordan..... also the family resisted all attempts to promote her until she completed a normal childhood... in Norway she went to school every day just like any other child... but covid meant she She had a lot of home Schooling in LA.
It is part of the Iranian culture that you are known with your middle name among friends and family. Usually, your first name is after someone Highly respected member of your family who has passed away or living.
@@zack_reacts Sorry, that was an insider. I have a Norwegian buddy and fellow Angel by the name of Poolhallshark, you'll find him in some of your comments... He likes your reactions to Jordan as well. We're often messaging about music in general and AJ in particular, sharing discoveries, or giving hints for recommendable reactions... In this case I decided to not meassage him because I'm almost certain he'll show up to watch this. Alors, "PHS?" was a code to see if he was here and has seen my comment... Kind of a sport if you will...
I and a few others believe the point of view of the song is from the grandmother, but why she shows up in the visualizer, but it's about a grandmother thinking about her late husband love.Don't let me go follow me out of face
Angelina is Norways youngest published author when she wrote her first book at age 9. It's from her journal when she was even younger and the writing is superior even then. But at Republic she is given some of the best to work with including Diane Warren.
Technically speaking, Angelina has already achieved the elite master class level. The only thing missing is the rest of the world waking up and discovering her greatness.
Yes, that's her grandma (Mery Zamani). Angelina lives in LA now. Her family (with her mom, grandma and little sister Juliette) moved to LA from Oslo when AJ was 12. They made the move to give Angelina an opportunity to reach her full potential in the music industry. As a result, at the age of 14, AJ signed with Republic Records (joining a stable of artists that includes Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Post Malone, Shania Twain, Stevie Wonder, etc.). Since then, she's been working with Rob Christie as her accompanist and mentor (he's a two-time Grammy winner and one of the best "A&R" guys in the business, who also happens to manage RR's LA studio).
The key lines that give away what the song is about, IMO, are the first line of the chorus, "Love, I really wish you had a face", and in the bridge-like section after the first chorus, "It's not about feeling lonely / A man I just can't forget". The first of these lines suggests that this is not about a particular person and the other two lines reinforce that idea with, arguably, the additional information that it's not even about longing for that kind of individualized love. The way I see it, this is more about being worried that you are losing the ability to love at all - or, more to the point, losing your ability to "love your fellow man", so to speak. Angelina has talked about love in very expansive terms in the past, going so far as to say flat out, "Love is everything", in an interview when she was 9. I suspect she might have been thinking of that kind of "generalized" or "all-encompassing" love when she was writing this song (i.e., the form of love known as "agape" [pronounced with three syllables]). I actually see possible connections to "Suspicious Minds", which she covered almost a year earlier. I suspect she might have chosen to cover that song as a comment on where American society (at least) was going (if not the world at large). It's possible that this song is a kind of "next step" in that direction. Maybe…
Agreed! I love when reactors who have been listening to her more recent songs and then listen to when she was 8 - 12 years old, they always say "I have forgotten how great she was as a pre-teen!
Yes, that's her grandma Mery Zamani and yes, that's Bel Air. You've quickly grasped the essence of the lyrics for Angelina's EP "Old Enough" - it's about love in general, not for a specific person. The whole EP is about that, and since there is a story arch, it's recommended to listen to the six tracks in "correct" order. Fortunately, this track here is the first one, which is why there is a music video for it - recorded in late 2022 (when she was still 16) and released a few weeks before the actual EP. It's very popular among line dancers, if not already a standard for the genre. Angelina started writing her own songs very early on, two of the first were released with her cover album "It's Magic" in 2018 (recorded when she was 11yo). PS: Angelina wrote each of the six songs together with different co-writers, but the basic idea and the "rough" structure are hers. As for the instruments - this EP is criticized by purists for being more "produced" in that respect than her previous originals. And I doubt she has "choosen a lane" yet, because if you listen to all six tracks, you'll notice that they are all different, as if she and RR wanted to find out which "lane" is the most popular ("unfortunately" there is no favorite, they all have more or less the same appeal).
She has lived in L.A. since she was 14, Republic Records built her a studio and her Uncle Mike is her manager so her family is always around her except dad.
Love Don’t Let Me Go, is from Angelina’s latest original EP all 6 songs on the EP are fire,🔥Angelina has been writing songs from 11 years old, she wrote a song at 11 and performed the song ( SHIELD ) at 12 years old the song Was to thank her family for their support in her career,the song could have been the theme tune to a Bond film it’s so good, also Angelina’s first original after signing with republic records at 14 years old called ( Million Miles) was amazing and a heart felt tribute to her grandfather who passed away, Angelina is so diverse she can sing any genre,great reaction thanks 🙏
I am pretty sure the first song on an album was "What is Life," which is on her album "It's Magic," recorded with the Norwegian Armed Forces Staff Band in June 2018, when she was 12.
Yes that is her Grandma with her and she lives in LA. I believe this song is about Love in general but that's my opinion. I am 78 yrs old and have been a lover of music since I was very young. I've been to over 200 concerts since the 50's.
Excellent reactions. Yeah. Mix it up on Angelina. You will never be sorry no matter what you choose! And I will enjoy seeing your reaction and hearing it again.
Her writing is maybe more impressive than her voice at this age. The last 2 songs of the EP are her saying goodbye to her childhood and hello to taking the helm, and an anthem. This song she is singing to an emotion with what I think is a reference to her grandfather in the tempo change verse. She most likely wrote these when she was 16 at most as she stated the EP was ready when she turned 17--who writes like this at this age. Also, yes I believe there is a progressive story if listened to in order. Your journey has just begun and Vegas live is crazy. When you get to it James Thiel and Big Angie Fan have done a marvelous job of producing great audio/video and Joey Farr has a must watch extended version of her opening song "Diamonds Are Forever" with long intro Bond theme and post her greeting the fans which is very revealing of who she is. Love your takes.
Concerning her writing abilities- let’s not forget that Grandma Mery, Angelina’s greatest influence, was a prodigy in poetry as well as painting. Introducing Angelina to jazz is not the only thing Mery did for her.
Selecting a song from Angelina's Collection is like choosing a chocolate out of a box...you don't know what you're going to get; but it will DEFINITELY BE SWEET to the ears and your heart 😉😉 You DO know by now you'll be delighted! Lovin' your journey, what ever road you take is a beautiful listen. PEACE and see you on the flipside!!!
You mentioned rhyme sequences and I was reminded of her original, "7th Heaven" (age 16), in which nothing rhymes, and nobody cares. 😊😊 It's an amazing song. Here's a link to the official video: ua-cam.com/video/9rLiWvwzbCA/v-deo.html If links have disappointed you in the past, you can go to her channel, Angelina Jordan Official, to find it. There is also a studio version, if you prefer. The video version shows more of her playfulness.
all 6 songs on her EP Old Enough which this song is from are really good she is a lyrical genius My favorite is Good In Goodbyes there is no video but all are worth reacting to
Great reaction 🙂 Yes, her EP released on July 21st last year, when she was 17, but the songs had been ready for a long time already by then. She was 16 in all of the songs 🙂 Thanks a lot for keeping her on your channel, and all the great words. I highly appreciate it. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
So appreciate your ability to see the genius of AJ. At 76 I have never heard such a captivating voice. My guess is she will blow up the Grammy's very soon.
Thank you Zack for a great reaction , you couldn't possibly talk too long if it involves AJ ,we can't get enough of her😊 she has everything and then some, she has said ,she want's to create timeless music with meaningful lyrics ,and yes she is a great writer you will discover form the start at 11 or younger hard to know the age, to her EP , she has such wisdom and positivity , she wants to inspire and uplift and she has been doing it all along , she is an absolute joy to discover and experience and impossible not to love her and her family they are all so full of love.😊💜 👣💎
Angelina has 17 originals which have been posted online. She said she has over 100 written. She obviously knows how to arrange music and as a lyricist., Wow! 😇🌺
LYRICS "Love Don't Let Me Go"😇🌺 Mistakes and regrets ain't all that I have left 'Cause your touch and your scent's still on my skin Maybe I'm a fool to erase the trace of you There's no you, no me, at least that's how I feel I'm tryna pull you close, closer to me But it's just like tryna catch smoke Love, I really wish you had a face Maybe I could beg for you to stay I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh Love, don't let me get go If only I could look you in the eye There wouldn't be no place for you to hide I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh Love, don't let me go If you had a heart, I could make it beat for me If you had a soul, I know where my home would be It's not about feeling lonely, the man I just can't forget And though you're not here beside me, I still see your silhouett I'm tryna pull you close, closer to me But it's just like tryna catch smoke Love, I really wish you had a face Maybe I could beg for you to stay I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh Love, don't let me go If only I could look you in the eye There wouldn't be no place for you to hide I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh Love, don't let me go I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh Love, don't let me go
Angelina has over 100 songs she has written. You can check out Million Miles, a song she wrote after her grandfather passed. Interesting note, Angelina has always arranged her own songs, from the time she was little, as you saw in I Put A Spell On You video, where she’s giving notes to the conductor. 😂 Also, Portrait of A Child is her rehearsing with the band working through the song, and she’s maybe 10-11yrs old. She’s a musical prodigy for sure and her kindness and goodness as a human being is clearly evident. It’s so refreshing with what we have in the music scene now. 😮
She has a song a lot of people haven't reacted to for some reason but it's really good when she was 11 at an outdoor concert. It's called Loving You I think she had to change some of the words though
Welcome aboard Zack to my favorite female singer on the planet...as one of my favorite reactors and a Patreon as well, so glad you found this young lady...there is so so so much of her music to go through...think we will be here for a long long time. Much appreciation to you and look forward to more. 🥰🥰
The next track NOW IM THE FOOL has a black and white brilliant performance video( In my opinion much better than this) and her vocals are just iconic. Love Dont Let Me Go was a prerelease that's why it has more views. By the way to hear ANGELINA on an EDM track ABOVE THE WATER FT TRXD. Country pop NOTHING BREAKS LIKE A HEART. Then there is the cinematic SONG FOR A. ...even on this EP the tracks progress through the decades ITS ALL MY FAULT is more R&B. Sort of a bit like Lauren Hill Fugees era. Whereas my favourite track GOOD IN GOODBYES uses rhyming schemes more common in hip hop and the final track DIAMOND is the most pop and even has one tiny line of lyrical Rap.
' A fun Little journey . . . ' as in the screen size for the performer. Little. Wish I could have seen Angelina & Grandma better . . . . but the image was so small. And you won't listen to me. It's ALL about ME ! ! I want a larger allotment of screen space whilst the performer is on ! Go back to the current format while you are stammering out your explanation of the video . . . . then return to a larger performer screen size as your 'reaction' continues. ! ! ! Since it is all about ME . . . I may have to move on to other 'Reactors' that provide adequate screen space for the object of their 'reaction'. Anyway, you probably didn't even read all of this so . . . . . . . I shall say 'Bye !' take care, rh
The good news, Zack, is that it doesn’t matter with Angelina if you listen chronologically or by title or by genre. She was the best child singer you’ll ever hear, and now her voice is even better. It’s all good. You’ve only scratched the surface, and there’s so much more ahead of you.
Hi Zack, You should listen to her full EP "Old Enough" which she released a few months ago with 6 songs written by herself all original. All the songs could be number 1 hits, they are that good. She had said that the 6 songs were only a small selection of the over 100 that she had already written. On the 29th she had 2 concerts at the Westgate in Las Vegas which was magical again. There are lots of excerpts on UA-cam so stay tuned
Yes, Grandma. LA, maybe Bellaire? Jazz and blues are definitely her wheelhouse, everything else comes naturally too. End of last year she did Unchained Melody at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, stupendous performance but not jazz or blues... strongly recommended!
Great one Zack ; ) her EP old enough , is one off the best EP's i heard in a very very long time. usually when one buy an EP of album there is some songs that isn't that good hehe ; ) . But this one is amazing ,no bad songs at all, every song is different in it's own way ; )) Lost count on how many times i have listen to it, like that woman in Documentary said * I'm Addicted * , so i need my AJ fix everyday hehe have a good one take care an stay safe my friend ; ))
Angelina says she written over one hundred songs she is yet to reveal. In this one she is begging love itself not to let her go but her empathy is at such a high level that she could easily have been writing about emotions she wouldn't have experienced.
Zack, Angelina didn’t need to choose a lane because she created her own jazz/R&B/pop lane. No other young female vocalist I’ve ever listened can hang in Angelina’s lane.
That is the lovely grandma, Mery Zamani in the video. Love grandma Mery for the outstanding artist, poet and creative inspiration she is and has been all of Angelina’s life. The premier of Japan owns two of grandma Mery’s paintings.
Whenever you watch Angelina cover songs that she performs at home and is standing in front of paintings those are grandma Mery’s paintings. Grandma Mery also created and illustrated the images for Angelina’s 2020 debut single, “Million Miles” with Republic Records.
Zack, Angelina and her family moved to LA around the time she performed on America's Got Talent, The Champions, in late 2019. Her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani, is the one in the video. Mery was considered a prodigy as a painter and poet, while growing up in Iran. This song is one of the 13 originals we have heard from Angelina, to date. Here is the list of her originals.
"What is Life" first sung at age 11. We don't know how old she was when she wrote each song. Age presented is her age when she first sang it.
"Oslo" age 11
"Shield" age 12
"Million Miles" age 14 we know she wrote this one in the days after her maternal grandfather passed in 2019 when she was 13
"7th Heaven" age 15
"Love Don't Let Me Go" age 17
"Now I'm the Fool" age 17
"Fire and Rain" age 17
"It's All My Fault" age 17
"Good in Goodbyes" age 17
"Diamond" age 17
"Our Time" age 17
"Princess of Ruins" age 18 ..... only performed at her 2 shows in Las Vegas 2/29/24
Should include songs for which she was the first to sing
"I'm Still Holding Out for You" age 10 .... considered one of her best vocal performances by many
"Song for A" age 12
"Above the Water" a EDM song released January 31, 2020
"We're the Best" sung with RedOne at the FIFA Awards February 27, 2023
Angelina wrote new lyrics for two famous songs by Amy Winehouse, "Back to Black" and "Rehab" since it was inappropriate for a preteen to sing the original lyrics. For "Back to Black" Angelina wrote the new lyrics in the 24 hours prior to the recording, then needed just two takes.
Thank you Andy for posting this. Very well put, especially the mention about, I'm Still Holding Out For You!
Thanks ! I agree with billmichealoff9549 . take care, rh
she sings about love as a person
Hi Zack. Thank you for an extremely insightful review. Andy Schnell, one of her most knowledgeable and dedicated fans, gives a detailed listing of her work in his comment below. I don't know for certain what was her idea behind this song, but I've seen a very plausible suggestion that she is not referring to a specific person, but to the abstract concept of love, which is why she wishes it had a face, and why trying to pull it close is like trying to catch smoke. Regardless, from her earliest performances, she has had an uncanny, almost eerie ability to evoke the deepest emotions inherent in any song she sings, emotions appropriate to experiences which, particularly as a tiny child, she could not possibly have gone through herself. This, plus her remarkably mature voice, probably inspired the "old soul" theory. A very frequent comment, especially to performances like "I Put A Spell On You", was that she has been here (on this planet) before.
Since Age 12 she resides in LA.
her original songs are every bit as good as any cover she has done
Once you hear more of her originals you'll see Angelina isn't choosing a genre, she's creating one. She's forging her own lane and doing it brilliantly. I've been enjoying her journey for 10 years and I've given up on trying to predict what might come next.
She moved to LA when she was 12. Yes her Grandmother. Her mentor.
Angelina, in her original writings, can be very cryptic. She doesn't write about breaking up with boyfriends and violence, and sex, and drugs. Her songs have great meaning and inspiration. This is the first song on her six song EP, Old Enough. Angelina here appears to be actually talking to love itself as if it had a face. The rest of the EP in chronological order reflects a theme as you go through the lyrics of each song and the meaning. I would highly recommend doing that. Great commentary.
By the way Angelina has lived in LA for 5 or 6 years now. Her record label, Republic records is there.😅
“Fly Me to the Moon” rehearsal for Quincy Jones’ 85th birthday concert. She was 12 and a last minute addition to the concert at Jones’ request. These are several videos of the rehearsal and performances, but I like the rehearsal best. Give it a listen.
In this song, Angelina is singing to Love itself
has anyone else done this?... this girl is quite unique I think
Yes her grandmother. She is living in LA with her family since signing with Republic Records at 14 years old. Another great reaction. If you want to see anothrt documentary ua-cam.com/video/jE6x9V8Cnyw/v-deo.htmlsi=K5ZGYv_ZJCNtcJIY 2:52
What I found profound with this song is that she isn't singing to (about) a loved one...she is singing to Love itself. This entire EP reveals AJ like never seen before! Just the title (Old Enough) speaks volumes, every song is personal and relatable...thx again so much Zack for showing AJ to all your viewers!
AJ is 17yo in this video. She is 18yo now.
I don't understand why this isn't all over the radio! It has a great beat, very danceable, very singable with a catchy hook, superb lyrics and a fantastic voice - and all it has to compete with is auto-tuned crap. I'll never understand the world. Thanks for another great reaction and many more of them!
Hi, Zack! Thank of for another excellent reaction to Angelina. She has written many songs from the age of 11. The one you have just featured is the firs in her E.P. of six titles, released last year. There is one other music video and four audio only. In total, they tell a story, and the best way to understand that story is to play them in the order I list below. In anticipation that you will consider reacting to each of them, here are the links. Oh! She even mixes genres in one song and even does a little Rap. 😀
Music video
"Now I'm the fool" - ua-cam.com/video/8BXCVY_-RmU/v-deo.html
Audio only
"Fire And Rain" - ua-cam.com/video/3sfwns8w6gM/v-deo.html
"All My Fault" - ua-cam.com/video/z-a9Qetfp74/v-deo.html
"Good In Goodbyes" - ua-cam.com/video/zyIJguL1ZH8/v-deo.html
"Diamond" - ua-cam.com/video/qQjxAKAHSgs/v-deo.html
and, as a Bonus, here is a single, released 26 Oct 2023. It is very upbeat
"Our Time" - ua-cam.com/video/V59-OVZGiJg/v-deo.html
😀😀😀😀😀
Nice reaction. Would be good for you to follow up with "Now I'm The Fool". Notice how she walks away from the mic at the end of "Love Don't Let Me Go" and then steps up to the mic at the beginning of "Now I'm The Fool".
Angelina from Aug 2 listening party...Love Don't Let Me Go: "I wanna talk about how the process of writing for this one was. Basically this all came out from my journal. Ever since I was little, I just get inspired by everything, like watching movies, listen to people's stories. And you guys, most of all, inspired me so much! A lot of times people are like: hey you're not mature enough or old enough to experience what you're writing about. I wanted to (in this song) write about what is really love. And if love had a face, what I would say to it. Because I feel like in this world we live in, love is truly what we have. It's something so interesting. Love makes you happy, emotional. It just play with you so much. It's just like 'trynna catch smoke' as I say here. So yes it's kind of envisioning if love had a face and you're talking to love and you're begging: why am I so hurt?" Also EP in general... "I thought "Old Enough'' basically stands for who I am and my whole journey of experiencing so much. And all the songs that I've written for my EP is all from my journal. So, yes, I've been so lucky to be able to put that into music and share the love with you guys and basically story tell the whole journey to you, all my beautiful Angels, my fans. [reads online comment:] "That journal is priceless." Aww! You know, I have this whole bookshelf in my room and it's filled with a bunch of stuff that I write every single day. When I'm in the studio, I vibe, I jam to the piano. It just comes out, you know. That's where the magic happens!"
Love this!!!
I "believe" (read it on the internet, so it must be true) she said this was written about the love between Angelina and her fans.
I love all her own compositions but Love Don't Let Me Go and Princes of Ruins are my two favorite of hers so 'far' lol
She lives in LA since 2018... and graduated High School A year early in 2023... it was her maternal Grandmother Mery Zamani a well respected Artist and Poet Who is Iranian. Angelina was Born in 2006 on 10th Jan. in Oslo Norway.. her mother Sara is half Iranian and Half Japanese... and is an English Teacher and now manages AJs company... her father is Swedish and an Oil Engineer. who doesn't want any publicity.... Angelina has a Sister Juliette who is just 12yo... you saw her in the documentary. her Manager is her Uncle Mike .. Merys Son. Her full name is Angelina Jordan Astar... and until recently her family and friends in private called her Jordan..... also the family resisted all attempts to promote her until she completed a normal childhood... in Norway she went to school every day just like any other child... but covid meant she She had a lot of home Schooling in LA.
It is part of the Iranian culture that you are known with your middle name among friends and family. Usually, your first name is after someone Highly respected member of your family who has passed away or living.
❤❤❤ Peace and love from Bavaria! PHS?
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@@zack_reacts Sorry, that was an insider. I have a Norwegian buddy and fellow Angel by the name of Poolhallshark, you'll find him in some of your comments... He likes your reactions to Jordan as well. We're often messaging about music in general and AJ in particular, sharing discoveries, or giving hints for recommendable reactions... In this case I decided to not meassage him because I'm almost certain he'll show up to watch this. Alors, "PHS?" was a code to see if he was here and has seen my comment... Kind of a sport if you will...
Oh.. definitely!! Love from Norway 😅😊
@@poolhallshark Very Cool PHS
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She is personifying "Love" itself, it is not about one specific relationship.
I and a few others believe the point of view of the song is from the grandmother, but why she shows up in the visualizer, but it's about a grandmother thinking about her late husband love.Don't let me go follow me out of face
Angelina is Norways youngest published author when she wrote her first book at age 9. It's from her journal when she was even younger and the writing is superior even then. But at Republic she is given some of the best to work with including Diane Warren.
Please go to James Thiel’s channel and get Angelina’s Westgate performance in LA You won’t be sorry
Technically speaking, Angelina has already achieved the elite master class level. The only thing missing is the rest of the world waking up and discovering her greatness.
Her cover of Billy Jean is phenomenal!! I’d love you to play it!! ❤
Yes, that's her grandma (Mery Zamani). Angelina lives in LA now. Her family (with her mom, grandma and little sister Juliette) moved to LA from Oslo when AJ was 12. They made the move to give Angelina an opportunity to reach her full potential in the music industry. As a result, at the age of 14, AJ signed with Republic Records (joining a stable of artists that includes Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Post Malone, Shania Twain, Stevie Wonder, etc.). Since then, she's been working with Rob Christie as her accompanist and mentor (he's a two-time Grammy winner and one of the best "A&R" guys in the business, who also happens to manage RR's LA studio).
The key lines that give away what the song is about, IMO, are the first line of the chorus, "Love, I really wish you had a face", and in the bridge-like section after the first chorus, "It's not about feeling lonely / A man I just can't forget". The first of these lines suggests that this is not about a particular person and the other two lines reinforce that idea with, arguably, the additional information that it's not even about longing for that kind of individualized love. The way I see it, this is more about being worried that you are losing the ability to love at all - or, more to the point, losing your ability to "love your fellow man", so to speak. Angelina has talked about love in very expansive terms in the past, going so far as to say flat out, "Love is everything", in an interview when she was 9. I suspect she might have been thinking of that kind of "generalized" or "all-encompassing" love when she was writing this song (i.e., the form of love known as "agape" [pronounced with three syllables]). I actually see possible connections to "Suspicious Minds", which she covered almost a year earlier. I suspect she might have chosen to cover that song as a comment on where American society (at least) was going (if not the world at large). It's possible that this song is a kind of "next step" in that direction. Maybe…
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great reaction to Angelina....you Should jump around....its fun that way.....anyway you do it is a awesome journey.....ENJOY.
Agreed! I love when reactors who have been listening to her more recent songs and then listen to when she was 8 - 12 years old, they always say "I have forgotten how great she was as a pre-teen!
Yes, that's her grandma Mery Zamani and yes, that's Bel Air.
You've quickly grasped the essence of the lyrics for Angelina's EP "Old Enough" - it's about love in general, not for a specific person. The whole EP is about that, and since there is a story arch, it's recommended to listen to the six tracks in "correct" order.
Fortunately, this track here is the first one, which is why there is a music video for it - recorded in late 2022 (when she was still 16) and released a few weeks before the actual EP. It's very popular among line dancers, if not already a standard for the genre.
Angelina started writing her own songs very early on, two of the first were released with her cover album "It's Magic" in 2018 (recorded when she was 11yo).
PS: Angelina wrote each of the six songs together with different co-writers, but the basic idea and the "rough" structure are hers. As for the instruments - this EP is criticized by purists for being more "produced" in that respect than her previous originals. And I doubt she has "choosen a lane" yet, because if you listen to all six tracks, you'll notice that they are all different, as if she and RR wanted to find out which "lane" is the most popular ("unfortunately" there is no favorite, they all have more or less the same appeal).
She has lived in L.A. since she was 14, Republic Records built her a studio and her Uncle Mike is her manager so her family is always around her except dad.
Actually since she was 12
Angelina has said about this song ; it’s about love itself in general. She’s a fantastic songwriter too. Love this song! Thank you 🙏👌🌟🌟🥰❤️
Such an incredible self-penned song, what an almighty talent! Now I'm the Fool would be a great follow on to this beauty. Great reaction.
Now living in LA
Yup grandma Mery
No other 17year old superstar would have grandma in her breakout video and this speaks volumes
Zack....another great reaction!
Angelina & her family moved to LA (Hollywood) for her career when she was 12. She goes back & forth between LA & Oslo frequently.
Love Don’t Let Me Go, is from Angelina’s latest original EP all 6 songs on the EP are fire,🔥Angelina has been writing songs from 11 years old, she wrote a song at 11 and performed the song ( SHIELD ) at 12 years old the song Was to thank her family for their support in her career,the song could have been the theme tune to a Bond film it’s so good, also Angelina’s first original after signing with republic records at 14 years old called ( Million Miles) was amazing and a heart felt tribute to her grandfather who passed away, Angelina is so diverse she can sing any genre,great reaction thanks 🙏
I am pretty sure the first song on an album was "What is Life," which is on her album "It's Magic," recorded with the Norwegian Armed Forces Staff Band in June 2018, when she was 12.
Your observations and comments are insightful, articulate, and most importantly, not over-the-top effusive in adoration. Stay genuine.
Her songs with just piano or guitar accompaniment are my favorites
The wonderful genius Angelina Jordan. Angelina's originals are fabulous.
Yes that is her Grandma with her and she lives in LA. I believe this song is about Love in general but that's my opinion. I am 78 yrs old and have been a lover of music since I was very young. I've been to over 200 concerts since the 50's.
Excellent reactions. Yeah. Mix it up on Angelina. You will never be sorry no matter what you choose! And I will enjoy seeing your reaction and hearing it again.
Her writing is maybe more impressive than her voice at this age. The last 2 songs of the EP are her saying goodbye to her childhood and hello to taking the helm, and an anthem. This song she is singing to an emotion with what I think is a reference to her grandfather in the tempo change verse. She most likely wrote these when she was 16 at most as she stated the EP was ready when she turned 17--who writes like this at this age. Also, yes I believe there is a progressive story if listened to in order. Your journey has just begun and Vegas live is crazy. When you get to it James Thiel and Big Angie Fan have done a marvelous job of producing great audio/video and Joey Farr has a must watch extended version of her opening song "Diamonds Are Forever" with long intro Bond theme and post her greeting the fans which is very revealing of who she is. Love your takes.
Just like most of her originals, very Amy Winehouse-y. That's a GOOD thing!
Current stuff good different 🦘🇦🇺
Concerning her writing abilities- let’s not forget that Grandma Mery, Angelina’s greatest influence, was a prodigy in poetry as well as painting. Introducing Angelina to jazz is not the only thing Mery did for her.
She's singing to love.
Selecting a song from Angelina's Collection is like choosing a chocolate out of a box...you don't know what you're going to get; but it will DEFINITELY BE SWEET to the ears and your heart 😉😉 You DO know by now you'll be delighted! Lovin' your journey, what ever road you take is a beautiful listen. PEACE and see you on the flipside!!!
Yes… She simply knows LOVE ❤
You mentioned rhyme sequences and I was reminded of her original, "7th Heaven" (age 16), in which nothing rhymes, and nobody cares. 😊😊 It's an amazing song. Here's a link to the official video: ua-cam.com/video/9rLiWvwzbCA/v-deo.html
If links have disappointed you in the past, you can go to her channel, Angelina Jordan Official, to find it. There is also a studio version, if you prefer. The video version shows more of her playfulness.
Fire! 🔥🔥🔥♥👣
all 6 songs on her EP Old Enough which this song is from are really good she is a lyrical genius My favorite is Good In Goodbyes there is no video but all are worth reacting to
Great reaction 🙂 Yes, her EP released on July 21st last year, when she was 17, but the songs had been ready for a long time already by then. She was 16 in all of the songs 🙂
Thanks a lot for keeping her on your channel, and all the great words. I highly appreciate it. Much love from Norway ♥♥♥♥♥
She must be the greatest since Elvis !!!
Much better than Elvis. He was more of a showman than a talented singer
At her recent own documentary she talks about her family..i can't do this without them. All are involved to do her first legendary Vegas show 🎉
So appreciate your ability to see the genius of AJ. At 76 I have never heard such a captivating voice. My guess is she will blow up the Grammy's very soon.
Thank you Zack for a great reaction , you couldn't possibly talk too long if it involves AJ ,we can't get enough of her😊 she has everything and then some, she has said ,she want's to create timeless music with meaningful lyrics ,and yes she is a great writer you will discover form the start at 11 or younger hard to know the age, to her EP , she has such wisdom and positivity , she wants to inspire and uplift and she has been doing it all along , she is an absolute joy to discover and experience and impossible not to love her and her family they are all so full of love.😊💜 👣💎
"Our time together is never quite enough.!!!" - Ms. Angelina Jordan Angel Fan's Family Worldwide... "Hello Zack - Welcome to the Ms. AJ Fan Family"
Angelina has 17 originals which have been posted online. She said she has over 100 written. She obviously knows how to arrange music and as a lyricist., Wow! 😇🌺
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LYRICS "Love Don't Let Me Go"😇🌺
Mistakes and regrets ain't all that I have left
'Cause your touch and your scent's still on my skin
Maybe I'm a fool to erase the trace of you
There's no you, no me, at least that's how I feel
I'm tryna pull you close, closer to me
But it's just like tryna catch smoke
Love, I really wish you had a face
Maybe I could beg for you to stay
I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh
Love, don't let me get go
If only I could look you in the eye
There wouldn't be no place for you to hide
I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh
Love, don't let me go
If you had a heart, I could make it beat for me
If you had a soul, I know where my home would be
It's not about feeling lonely, the man I just can't forget
And though you're not here beside me, I still see your silhouett
I'm tryna pull you close, closer to me
But it's just like tryna catch smoke
Love, I really wish you had a face
Maybe I could beg for you to stay
I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh
Love, don't let me go
If only I could look you in the eye
There wouldn't be no place for you to hide
I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh
Love, don't let me go
I'm on the floor, I'm begging, oh-oh-oh
Love, don't let me go
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Angelina has over 100 songs she has written. You can check out Million Miles, a song she wrote after her grandfather passed. Interesting note, Angelina has always arranged her own songs, from the time she was little, as you saw in I Put A Spell On You video, where she’s giving notes to the conductor. 😂 Also, Portrait of A Child is her rehearsing with the band working through the song, and she’s maybe 10-11yrs old. She’s a musical prodigy for sure and her kindness and goodness as a human being is clearly evident. It’s so refreshing with what we have in the music scene now. 😮
She has a song a lot of people haven't reacted to for some reason but it's really good when she was 11 at an outdoor concert. It's called Loving You I think she had to change some of the words though
She did acapella on Norway's got talent
Thank you for your reaction. ❤
Great reactions Zack. I enjoy you going on. Some reactors just play the video and say something like that was really good. More Angelina please.🙂
Currently lives in LA, yes that's grandma.
Eyes on the road young lady!.. Hey if ya get a chance, check out her new song "our time ".
Welcome aboard Zack to my favorite female singer on the planet...as one of my favorite reactors and a Patreon as well, so glad you found this young lady...there is so so so much of her music to go through...think we will be here for a long long time. Much appreciation to you and look forward to more. 🥰🥰
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That was grandma and she lives in Los Angeles.
Why is he low key handsome?
The next track NOW IM THE FOOL has a black and white brilliant performance video( In my opinion much better than this) and her vocals are just iconic. Love Dont Let Me Go was a prerelease that's why it has more views. By the way to hear ANGELINA on an EDM track ABOVE THE WATER FT TRXD. Country pop NOTHING BREAKS LIKE A HEART. Then there is the cinematic SONG FOR A. ...even on this EP the tracks progress through the decades ITS ALL MY FAULT is more R&B. Sort of a bit like Lauren Hill Fugees era. Whereas my favourite track GOOD IN GOODBYES uses rhyming schemes more common in hip hop and the final track DIAMOND is the most pop and even has one tiny line of lyrical Rap.
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The Angels have said that she has created her own genre-Jazzy Pop. They also say she “Angelina-ized” a song. I can’t find a link to your Patreon.
' A fun Little journey . . . ' as in the screen size for the performer. Little. Wish I could have seen Angelina & Grandma better . . . . but the image was so small. And you won't listen to me.
It's ALL about ME ! ! I want a larger allotment of screen space whilst the performer is on ! Go back to the current format while you are stammering out your explanation of the video . . . . then return to a larger performer screen size as your 'reaction' continues. ! ! !
Since it is all about ME . . . I may have to move on to other 'Reactors' that provide adequate screen space for the object of their 'reaction'. Anyway, you probably didn't even read all of this so . . .
. . . . I shall say 'Bye !' take care, rh
Do you know where your camera is? Why do you look above it instead of into it?