Bilal's awesome but I think everyone seems to forget that there's an equally awesome band of musicians there too. They've each managed to give an intricate , complex, individual yet perfectly complimentary performance. Never get tired of this one.
I wish more people understood what you're saying. Ironically, good musicians who are master accompanists are the ones who can make you feel something without you understanding why. So while you are 100% correct, the musicians are in the supportive role, so their job is to help Bilal feel comfortable enough to contribute to the musical whole. They make him sound good, and he makes them sound good. They are all musicians. Another reason why people don't get what you're saying is because a lot of music today is about "the singer". If the mainstream music was more like this, then people would be hearing what you're hearing. Good comment, and I hope you chime in on other videos.
Hey holygroove2, thank you for the genuinely nice comment. I've been a bit caught up with watching elections related videos recently, like a lot of other people I'm sure. Reading the comments on those videos makes you feel like humanity is devolving very rapidly . I come here to recharge a little of my faith in humanity and my soul. I'm not a sentimental person but beautiful performances such as this remind me that I am still capable of feeling the type of emotions usually kept locked away, something lacking from most mainstream music unfortunately. Or maybe I'm just biased, I don't know, I just know I'll keep coming back to this one regularly.
Been a fan since soul sista and have followed him ever since. hes one of the most underrated soul/funk/rock/jazz vocalist of our generation! Love him :)
how this brother manages to get slept on til this day is beyond me. major props to him for his version and the justice he did to this tune but also to the band for exceptional work.
Bilal KICKED MAJOR ASS on the BET awards performing Prince's "The Beautiful Ones", MY GOD WHAT A SPECTACULAR AND STUNNING PERFORMANCE!! The Purple One would have been EXTREMELY PROUD. REAL TALK!!!! RIP PRINCE
I've Listened to this about 50 times in one night. Bilal is an Underrated Balladeer that can hit the highest of notes on a song until you feel it down to your essence. I love the Hook at the end of the song just as he is motioning to the percussion section. Absolutely unique arrangement. This is 1-18-2020
He also did a great job on his Prince Tribute at the BET awards ua-cam.com/video/qcZdpr2X1u8/v-deo.htmlsi=joeHcWG9MsK9KXrb and let's not forget NPR Performance with the Roots ua-cam.com/video/eB4oFu4BtQ8/v-deo.htmlsi=CDaLGuMmWUglzdV_
I almost always dislike remakes of classic songs but this jawn hit different. Bilal honored and gave it a different energy at the same time. What a gem.
OMG I’m blown away by this BEAUTIFUL VOICE it’s ohh so good it’s got me in my feelz makes me cry. He is reminiscent of Prince in this cut jus listen he’s got a very distinctive voice.❤️
I like it. I'm sure that my fellow Jamiacan, Bob Marley (If he was alive), would've been so taken aback with what Bilal did with his song right here. Good stuff. Spirited, just like Bob.
That sweet violin sneaking around in my ears is what made me start hittin repeat.. strange sometimes how an instrument(s) played by just the right person/people can make the chemistry with the artist(s) makes beautiful renditions such as this... better than his own son's remakes...I'm just sayin
Never heard of him/them (some fine musicians, doing the music) before today. My ultima bad. I hear everything from Stevie, to Fagan/Becker, to Marley. Just incredible. Thank you to the original poster, and to the guy on FB who turned me on to this. ;)
Bob is the legend when it comes to this tune....but damn...Bilal killed this and the band is in sync perfectly. When I find that special gal she has to view this with me!
Omg! I absolutely love Bilal. He is so soulful and unique in vocals and style. He took a cover and made it his own. It makes me want to grab my honey and kiss him! Sensual song with incense and candles. Yes indeed.
Bilal, D'Angelo, MusicSoul, Eric Benet, Maxwell, Angie Stone, Jill Scott and so much more, how I miss your music... Thank you for being sweetness to my ears...
Philly got them hitters . Him and all the artist that come from here make me proud to be from Philadelphia. I’m next @hawtfootz fat baw do music and fashion
Oh man...masterpiece. I don't know how many arrangements there have been to this song, but this is quite possibly one of the best I've ever heard. Great job all, fantastic!!!
God yesss the live band melted all my heart, too passionate. I would have sang the crap out of whatever they played!!! Bilal did a wonderful job as well👌.
Kamasi Washington brought me here now I can't stop listening to these 2 GIANTS surely they've been here on earth different place and time but definitely been on earth before!!he's AMAZING with the roots band" it ain't fair" performance!!!!!
Stuff like this increase my quality of life... I give so much thanks for my senses as music is about 40% of my existence. I don't regret being criticized for listening to music during my Modern Physics course. Being told that I was arrogant to believe that I could learn the workings of Special Relativity and quantum dynamics with that distraction. I want to hear all the beautiful music this world has to offer and this is a piece of that here. The way want to travel is the way I need good music
I remember hearing about bilal back in school early early 2000s hearing him on commons the sixth sense and nag champa track...oh my god this man's voice was/is incredible
LOVE IT...who can get away with putting that type of twist on a Bob Marley classic? Bilal, I appreciate the music you make and the musicians really rock it out on this one.Peace and Love
Still listening to this song in 2024 & it still feels SO good. This song is perfection to me. I love how Bilal’s voice blends with the instruments.
Bilal's awesome but I think everyone seems to forget that there's an equally awesome band of musicians there too. They've each managed to give an intricate , complex, individual yet perfectly complimentary performance. Never get tired of this one.
sho ya rite
yes yes yes
I wish more people understood what you're saying. Ironically, good musicians who are master accompanists are the ones who can make you feel something without you understanding why. So while you are 100% correct, the musicians are in the supportive role, so their job is to help Bilal feel comfortable enough to contribute to the musical whole. They make him sound good, and he makes them sound good. They are all musicians. Another reason why people don't get what you're saying is because a lot of music today is about "the singer". If the mainstream music was more like this, then people would be hearing what you're hearing. Good comment, and I hope you chime in on other videos.
Hey holygroove2, thank you for the genuinely nice comment. I've been a bit caught up with watching elections related videos recently, like a lot of other people I'm sure. Reading the comments on those videos makes you feel like humanity is devolving very rapidly . I come here to recharge a little of my faith in humanity and my soul. I'm not a sentimental person but beautiful performances such as this remind me that I am still capable of feeling the type of emotions usually kept locked away, something lacking from most mainstream music unfortunately. Or maybe I'm just biased, I don't know, I just know I'll keep coming back to this one regularly.
thanks a lot very encouraging
Been a fan since soul sista and have followed him ever since. hes one of the most underrated soul/funk/rock/jazz vocalist of our generation! Love him :)
This dude is so dope, i can listen to him all day
Exactly
Bilal is a masterpiece
The King Of Covers love the twist Bilal without taking away the CREATIVITY of the ORIGINAL sound
Check out KAMAUU. They’re cut from the same cloth. Check out his cover of Adele’s - Home Town Glory and Andre300’s - Hey Ya. Enjoy!
@@SoliGloria1 couldn't find his version of hey ya. Can U drop the link?
my fave Bob Marley song...true artistry...this how you cover a song...make it your own!!
This Bilal version never gets old! I bet seeing them perform it live would be an incredible experience.
how this brother manages to get slept on til this day is beyond me. major props to him for his version and the justice he did to this tune but also to the band for exceptional work.
TRUE DID NOT FIT THE MOLD. WHAT A SHAME
Bilal KICKED MAJOR ASS on the BET awards performing Prince's "The Beautiful Ones", MY GOD WHAT A SPECTACULAR AND STUNNING PERFORMANCE!! The Purple One would have been EXTREMELY PROUD. REAL TALK!!!! RIP PRINCE
Thats why im here
Damn Bob Marley's music is eternal.
INSIGHTS: *The BEAUTIFUL MIND of BILAL.*
one of the most creative covers to ever exist, and not many even know about it
I dont care what anyones says!!! This right here is great music
Bilal, you can do no wrong. Take care of yourself. We need you.
THIS IS Crazy. What in the world? This guy is Awesome.
Right!
I keep coming back to this even in 2022.
How could anyone "NOT" like this...this is "awesomtranific"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have heard this songs so many times but I think I finally got the true understanding with this rendition. Man💖
Indeed
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@@GLAskewII you too
I've Listened to this about 50 times in one night. Bilal is an Underrated Balladeer that can hit the highest of notes on a song until you feel it down to your essence. I love the Hook at the end of the song just as he is motioning to the percussion section. Absolutely unique arrangement. This is 1-18-2020
He also did a great job on his Prince Tribute at the BET awards
ua-cam.com/video/qcZdpr2X1u8/v-deo.htmlsi=joeHcWG9MsK9KXrb
and let's not forget NPR Performance with the Roots
ua-cam.com/video/eB4oFu4BtQ8/v-deo.htmlsi=CDaLGuMmWUglzdV_
this make me cry.. what a beautiful performance
Hey I was looking for this comment so I could thumb it up..
Where did you start tearing up? About on 2/3? That was it for me..
The best non Marley cover I've ever heard.
I can't stop watching this! Help!
Me too, on repeat
Nobody’s going to mention, how he sounds like a harmonica, when coming in?! Magnificent voice.
Thanks! Thought I was the only one!😅
I still cry at this performance
Me 2 😢 lovely performance
Bilal when in the mood just pure and go straight to the heart.. also the sad story D'Angelo 💔 never fulfilled his potential
@@ahmedalhaidan9047 What do you mean by not fulfilling his potential?
Blessed to call this man ‘friend’🙌🏿🙏🏿
I almost always dislike remakes of classic songs but this jawn hit different. Bilal honored and gave it a different energy at the same time. What a gem.
Like KC and Jo Jo remake "IF YOU THINK YOU LONELY NOW" and "LATELY"✌🏽😎🔥
@@kerenkares4473 If You Think You're Lonely Now by Kci is definitely better than the original. And I LOVE Womack's version.
It's been five years since I posted a comment on this video but he had me addicted to this song back then.
The Most talented vocalist in the mainstream era
OMG I’m blown away by this BEAUTIFUL VOICE it’s ohh so good it’s got me in my feelz makes me cry. He is reminiscent of Prince in this cut jus listen he’s got a very distinctive voice.❤️
So beautiful
All this emotional energy converted in to a beautiful sound. This man is captivating. Gifted
My soul is on a natural high, Bilal is all that live!
my god, they are god . what a coordination of the musicians and vocalist. Bilal you got a magical voice bruh
YESSSSSSSS!!!!! You see him becoming the music?! Love it, love the swing, love everything about it.
Saw him in Jazz Cafe recently, one of the most entertaining men to watch and listen to. Like going on a journey. Love love love love love love
What a wonderful voice, like a fine tuned instrument.
I like it. I'm sure that my fellow Jamiacan, Bob Marley (If he was alive), would've been so taken aback with what Bilal did with his song right here. Good stuff. Spirited, just like Bob.
That sweet violin sneaking around in my ears is what made me start hittin repeat.. strange sometimes how an instrument(s) played by just the right person/people can make the chemistry with the artist(s) makes beautiful renditions such as this... better than his own son's remakes...I'm just sayin
man so soulful..my lordy!! this sounds like love, alter call, baptism, romance.
This was the first Bob Marley song I ever heard, and to have my absolute favorite soul singer cover it leaves me breathless... J'Adore...
This is my boy. I knew he was going to be good when we used to jam back in the day. Good job Bilal.
Will FOREVER be my favorite song and rendition. Gotta have this played at my wedding!!!
Bilal is fire. What a band. Great rendition. Thanks
I fell in LOVE with your rendition on the first listen.
Bilal takes me there...
This is definitely LOVE!
it wouldn't work without everyone. it's perfect
out of everyone Bilal is always the coolest dude, best voice.
This guy DEEPENS everything he does!
MY best vocalist of this time- PERIOD.
Why am I just now coming across this greatness?? Love it!
Can't stop replaying it.
this is pure organic magic!!!
wonderful, I dont know how many times i have listened to this these last weeks
Bilal . . I have no words. . This is Love. . .
Bilal... what else is there to say ....A true artist
This is one of the most beautiful displays of vocal skills I have ever heard from bilal, and that is saying alot. Love this guy!
This dude moves me to the beyond...his GIFT just blows my mind.
I here bobby mcfarren,marvin,prince,bob, and more all in 1 track..to here so many greats in 1 song is amazing..this guy is crazy nice
This was a family reunion for the ears. I could hear how Blues and Reggae are related. Bilal and crew did a fine job. I bet Nesta is smiling:)😍😍😍😘😘😘😘
Never heard of him/them (some fine musicians, doing the music) before today. My ultima bad. I hear everything from Stevie, to Fagan/Becker, to Marley. Just incredible. Thank you to the original poster, and to the guy on FB who turned me on to this. ;)
Just the intro to this absolutely blows my mind!! Miguel is an amazing composer,writer and violinist... and Bilal is....BILAL! enough said! AMAZE!
Bob is the legend when it comes to this tune....but damn...Bilal killed this and the band is in sync perfectly. When I find that special gal she has to view this with me!
This guy's spirit .....❤
Had to come back and like this again. The musicians are dope and the arrangement is bananas!
Cant get over This!!!!
Priceless, artistic and eccentric interpretation of an already beautiful song...way to go!!!!
Cant stop listening to this song
Omg! I absolutely love Bilal. He is so soulful and unique in vocals and style. He took a cover and made it his own. It makes me want to grab my honey and kiss him! Sensual song with incense and candles. Yes indeed.
Bilal with a Fiyah Band is truly magic
He's INCREDIBLE 💜
I come back time and time again to this rendition and it never gets old
Bilal, D'Angelo, MusicSoul, Eric Benet, Maxwell, Angie Stone, Jill Scott and so much more, how I miss your music... Thank you for being sweetness to my ears...
Philly got them hitters . Him and all the artist that come from here make me proud to be from Philadelphia. I’m next @hawtfootz fat baw do music and fashion
Bilal you are Amazing and that voice is iconic we need you!!!
This makes my soul sing.... love this man's passion and craft.
It's the first time that I've listened to this and it moved me to tears. Such beauty. x
Gotta love Bilal's interpretations!
Hit the like button because of the incredible musicianship!
Dayyyuuuum! Hell, if you wasn't willing and able before you heard this....I bet yo' @ss is now!
To hear real muscians with a very talented singer, true blessing!!!
BILAL THANKS FOR USING YOUR GIFT. raw talent
one of the best Bilal...
WOOOOOOW!!! Stunning...The band.. BILAL!!! I'm so in love with this song!!!
amazing!...his voice is truly a beautiful instrument
this is some classic dope soulful music....this needs to be a single...#SoulfulMovement
Oh man...masterpiece. I don't know how many arrangements there have been to this song, but this is quite possibly one of the best I've ever heard. Great job all, fantastic!!!
I appreciate you bro , your music fills my cup up...
God yesss the live band melted all my heart, too passionate. I would have sang the crap out of whatever they played!!! Bilal did a wonderful job as well👌.
Just when i thought i couldn't find something by Bilal that surprises me, this pops up in my recommendations
Kamasi Washington brought me here now I can't stop listening to these 2 GIANTS surely they've been here on earth different place and time but definitely been on earth before!!he's AMAZING with the roots band" it ain't fair" performance!!!!!
Beautiful performance from Bilal & the band
Stuff like this increase my quality of life... I give so much thanks for my senses as music is about 40% of my existence. I don't regret being criticized for listening to music during my Modern Physics course. Being told that I was arrogant to believe that I could learn the workings of Special Relativity and quantum dynamics with that distraction. I want to hear all the beautiful music this world has to offer and this is a piece of that here. The way want to travel is the way I need good music
This is what real music is all about
the musicianship in this song is off the hook, I love solid music and this is it. well done gentleman.
The arrangement was beautiful and his singing is just mesmerizing
Simply brilliant on every level and so beautifully captured ✨
Met him in DC at Howard Theater in 2016 what a treat...cant wait to see him live again....you missing a great legend if you don't !!!!
I remember hearing about bilal back in school early early 2000s hearing him on commons the sixth sense and nag champa track...oh my god this man's voice was/is incredible
6:09 to the end is just mesmerizing to me, I wish I had dat looped
Right??!!
Yessssssssss!!!!!!
He is breathtaking every time I hear him you can see and feel his energy, much love....Geechie Soultress Stephanie B
New Prince
LOVE IT...who can get away with putting that type of twist on a Bob Marley classic? Bilal, I appreciate the music you make and the musicians really rock it out on this one.Peace and Love