I heard you say singers are made not born, but this girl may be the exception to the rule. You need to check out her performances on Norway's Got Talent when she was 7-8 years old. There are other videos of her even younger. She was 13 when this was recorded. She participated in an after school music program when she was in Oslo where she studied piano, violin, flute and guitar, but I have been told that the voice teachers said she displayed such good technic with her singing that they didn't try to change what she was already doing naturally. Hope you check out more of her work.
Welcome Vanessa. Angelina will surprise you in her earlier performances. She shows us all that she can be an experienced singer without the experience. This young lady is a masterpiece.
Vanessa, "Welcome to the Wonderful World of Angelina Jordan!" I loved your intro to us before you listened to Angelina. All of us had a smile on our faces if you know what I mean. If you stay with her you will recognize her versatility and in particular her low register. She was 13 when she recorded this and she's now 17. She's been singing to the masses since she was 7 years old and you might want to check her out singing George Gershwin's 'Summertime' when she was 8 years old. You will receive lots of comments about her (playlists and bio's) from her fan base (her 'angels') from all over the world and you will find more about her and also the affect she has on all of us. We love her very much.
- Who is Angelina Jordan - Angelina is a Norwegian born child prodigy in music. She's a singer/ songwriter who's arranged over 180 covers and 5 originals, all since the age of 7. Angelina began singing at 18 months old. At 2, she began teaching herself how to sing, focusing primarily on the jazz masters of decades gone by. These are artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James. She's also influenced by Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and Adele, to name a few. She's also been said to be the girl of 1,000 voices. Yet even though we can hear the phrasing and style she puts in the songs, it's always Angelina that we hear. At 7 years old, she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent. She was the last to audition. The judges had no idea who she was or what she could do. They saw a diminutive mussy haired, barefooted girl with her teeth still growing in. For her audition, she performed "Gloomy Sunday" from Billie Holiday. On TV-2, they've reported over 14 million views of this performance. This does not take into account the many hundreds of reactors showing this audition to millions more. Needless to say, Angelina went on to win the 2014 season of NGT shortly after her 8th birthday. The family was bombarded with requests for performances, interviews, and record label offers. They turned down 90% of the requests, as they insisted that Angelina should enjoy a normal childhood. That didn't stop Angelina from performing at select engagements around the world, singing for Heads of State, and even Barack Obama. She's spent time and worked with musicians such as Quincy Jones and Alan Walker. She first appeared on American television, The View, at 8 years old. Angelina auditioned for America's Got Talent The Champions at 13 years old. She made it just up to the final selection of the final 5 when she dropped from the competition. It wasn't that she wasn't good enough to be in the final 5, but it was because she refused to sign with an AGT affiliated label, should she win. She knew very well what production hungry labels could do to her music. She even turned down Disney. At 14, Angelina signed with Republic Records. Republic gave her complete artistic control as well as control over the performances she would make. Angelina is now 16 and lives in LA. She turned 17 on January 10, 2023, and will graduate from high school after the spring semester. From then on, she will embark on her full-time professional career. She's been working closely with Republic on her first album under their label. It's likely that it will drop shortly after her graduation.
You see a 13 year old coming on stage, barefoot, wearing the suit she made herself with a print of the art of her grandmother ready to sing the arrangement she made herself. As soon as she starts singing she mesmerizes the jury and audience which do not get much sound out apart from the occasional oeh and ah and the end the storm comes :-) The a capella start at that stage before that crowd is such an incredible choice. This really only shows a small part of what Angelina is capable of. If you want to see a very different side of her singing, you could listen to ‘I Put A Spell On You’ in a black and white recording: it is awesome!
Oh boy, you are going to be bombarded by her fans called Angels that will fill you in on this music prodigy with an old soul from Norway. She's basically been a star since she was 7 years old. First and foremost, she is a jazz singer but has the ability to sing any genre. She also does all of her own musical arrangements. Her early influences are Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Etta James to name a few. Her love of jazz came from her grandmother playing jazz music around her when she was young. She entered and won Norway's Got Talent at the age of 8. With her new found fame, she used it to appear on many shows from abroad and help raise millions for the less fortunate children around the world. At age 13, she was invited to participate on America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2020. She shocked the audience and the judges with her rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. She received a standing ovation from all and got the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum to go straight to the Finals. Her performance went viral and even the group Queen responded on Twitter by saying, " Wow, what a rendition!" Not only that, but she received the copyrights for her version of this song from Queen, which makes it hers now. She did not win, but her fan base grew and expanded her popularity. Now 17 years old, living in Los Angeles, and is signed with Republic Records, whose clients include Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Drake to name a few. Her family and Republic Records have agreed not to heavily promote her just yet so she can live as normal of a life as possible and finish her schooling. She is working on a new album of original music which will be coming out this year. She recently returned back to Norway and performed at a number of sold out concerts in which fans from around the world came to see her. Many of the fans there said she sounded better live in person and was a once in a lifetime experience. Her fans call her The Barefoot Princess. She always performs with no shoes when she sings. Why? The reason is very special. When she was 6 years old, she was traveling with her family in Iran where she met a shoeless homeless girl in the streets that was about her age. She made money by weighing people. After speaking with her for a few minutes, Angelina noticed the scars on the girl's feet and asked the girl what her dream is. The girl said she wanted to be a doctor but she couldn't because she had to make money for her family. Angelina did what came natural to her, she gave the little girl her shoes and told her to not give up on her dreams. The girl then asked Angelina what her dreams were, Angelina answered that she wanted to be a superstar, and the girl said she would pray for her success. Since then, Angelina has performed barefoot in honor of that little girl and to those who are less fortunate around the world. She keeps this promise to this day. One of the reasons why we love her so much!
The other day Angelina announced on Patreon that the album is ready. Just waiting on the label to wrap things up. Not sure what that means. She is supposed to be dropping a single next month. No word on exactly when the album will be released. I’ve heard Summer or early Fall
Looks like Angelina's collaboration with RedOne is still going. There is a video clip release of Angelina in the studio with RedOne while she is singing Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in a soulful and jazzy style! Very interesting! When she sang this at one of her concerts during the summer, we were wondering why she sang this song and now we know why! I wonder why this song though? Her new album is supposed to be all new music....
When you check out Angelina’s videos read the comments. It’s like there’s an unspoken contest to be the person who can heap the most glorious praise upon her. And EVERYONE wants to win. I know I do.
With very few exceptions Angelina chooses the songs she sings and either writes or supervises how the song is to be performed including what she wants from other musicians she works with - her nickname amongst musicians is "The Boss" - she has also on occasion rewritten lyrics to make them more age appropriate. She does not have a vocal coach - she is largely self-taught - It has been reported that the vocal coaching she has had involved tips to protect the health of her voice.
Nice reaction to a vocal tour-de-force! You've done it now. You have fallen into the vortex of Angelina Jordan who arguably brings the most confident, versatile, seemingly effortless, and fearless vocal artistry found today (whether measured across artists, genres, or decades). You may think this an exaggeration but listen to a few more of her many performances (160+ covers plus original songs - all on YT) and you will see! She has been performing at a high level all over the world since age 8 when she won Norway's Got Talent singing Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra, and Gershwin. It is the rare singer that can, as Angelina has done, go from Queen to "Screamin" Jay Hawkins to Adele to Elvis to Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson to Etta James to James Brown to Amy Winehouse to the Beatles (and many others in between) and do them all justice! If you want to hear music, listen to anyone. If you want to feel music, listen to Angelina. She will stagger you with her ability to find and bring forth the 'essence', the emotional message of nearly any song. You have far to go with Angelina. She is equally comfortable and equally able to impact us whether singing a cappella, accompanied only by a piano or guitar, in front of professional studio musicians or a 40-piece military band. With her immense vocal toolkit, arranging ability (yeah, that too, since about 8yo or so) and the work ethic to make what she does only 'seem' effortless, she will hopefully be touching hearts for a long time to come. Why God has performed the miracle of touching the world with one of such talent, musical IQ, commitment, and generosity as Angelina we can wonder but we must all marvel. Welcome aboard the AJ train! Please react to more of her impressive library. Please put the link to the original video in the description so Angelina gets direct views. Thanks.
There is no typical Angelina song. She choses the timber, texture, colour, key, and genre to suit the emotional content she wishes to convey. At 13 she had already won Norways Got Talent, auditioning at 7 and 8 by the final. That leads to people quoting different ages for her win. She had by 13 already sung all over the world. Sung for Norah Jones at her concert, sung with Alan Walker, and sung for Quincy Jones at his 80th birthday concert. She was well known within the music Industry. She does her own arrangements and a huge international following called Angels. I have watched her every day for 8 years her massive catalogue of covers from every era and genre her origional songs. First ones age 12,....she still surprises me. It's addictive.
Angelina is an exception to your rule, Angelina WAS born to sing! There’s a video of her at 18 months singing “I will always love you” in her crib with a toy microphone! LOL!!! If that’s not a born singer, there isn’t one!
This is the link to Angelina starting at age 18 months (more details in another comment): m.UA-cam.com/watch?v=VJjG68Dfr-8&t=115 1:53 to 2:10 I would say, if that’s not a born singer, then no one was born to anything.
Angelina’s voice and her total being is like an ocean wave or soft summer breeze that takes you in and rushes you to places you have rarely experienced. Your heart rate increases, you find it difficult to catch your breath, chills and shells engulf you. You are now addicted to Angelina Jordan the finest story telling vocalist I have ever experienced.
If she's not a born singer, then she taught herself at a VERY early age. Once you've heard her early efforts, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the matter. Now I'm really looking forward to your next Angelina reaction. See you next time! Edit: Forgot to say thanks. Thanks!
Not only did Angelina get the golden buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, but she also received huge praise from the remaining members of the legendary Queen. Queen were delighted with Angelina's arrangement and shared it on Twitter with the words "WOW, what a rendition". 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯 👣 BTW, Angelina released her version of Bohemian Rhapsody on January 24th, 2020 under her own label ANGELINA JORDAN INC. shortly after Angelina celebrated her 14th birthday. (to date more than 10 million listeners on Spotify alone) 🤗🤗
Yes, congratulations 🎉. You have just witnessed a once in a lifetime vocalist. Dive into the rabbit hole, you will not be disappointed. Us Angels do like you to watch the whole video to get a better understanding. Welcome and enjoy 🦋🙏
A&R Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California is Angelina's A&R person, and he has been working with AJ since she signed with the largest record company in the world at the age of 14, three years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ Christmas Show that aired Dec 23, of 21. AJ’s Christmas Show that live-streamed on Dec 23 of 21 had some of the most important musicians of our time: Frank Sinatra's drummer for 6 years, and sun in-law of the late Henry Mancini, Greg Field has won 9 Grammys, and the bass player, Chuck Berghofer who also played for Sinatra for 6 years, and toured with Barbara Streisand, accompanied AJ on her Christmas Show, and they stated that she had the "storytelling ability of the greats, Streisand, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, including Sinatra, to name a few. The main pianist, a five-time nominated for Grammys, Shelly Berg, stated in all his years working with the greatest vocalist, he had never encountered a talent like AJ. Did I forget to mention Jimmy Z, the famous Sax Player who worked with Rod Steward, Etta James, the Eurythmics, and Doctor Dre, was part of the band for the show? Jimmy stated that AJ was the best he has ever played for. Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California played the guitar, and was the MC of the show. (I can't list the complete backgrounds on all the band members because it would take several pages to do them justice.) Angelina stated that she would rather perform than take a breath, and she has never been forced to perform, it has been her decision.
Thank you for bringing Angelina onto your channel, Vanessa! You are going to get quite swell of responses from her fans (Angels as she calls them/us). Beyond her singing, her backstory is well worth reading to get a sense of what she is about. She is not like regular, normal people. She really is one of the rare ones that only come along every once in a long while. Anyway, I appreciated your comments and your goal to help people learn to sing. It is noble and inspiring to help people realize their dreams; thank you for doing what you do. I hope to see you checking out more of Angelina's stuff!
First time reactors often start and stop Angelina Jordan videos with the actual singing. There is much to be learned about her from seeing her interact with someone else. I believe her amazing voice gives her a platform for displaying her true gifts. Kindness, empathy, and humility.
13 years old ! Angelina arranged this version ! Won Norway's Got Talent in 2014 ! She has been singing since the age of one and a half ! Strong jazz influenced background and sings classic jazz and Pop songs from the 50's and 60's like no one else ! Angelina just turned 17 and will be releasing her long awaited debut album this year ! She has a tremendous and very supportive fan base as you will see ! She has raised millions of dollars for charity over her short life ! She is a very humble, sincere , compassionate and loving young woman ! Absolutely fearless and passionate on stage ! As a side note Angelina published a children's book when she was 9 years old about why she sings barefoot and became the best seller in Norway ! Her family is very protective and nurturing and has allowed her to develop as an artist naturally ! She signed with Republic Records a couple of years ago and is their most coveted young artist to date ! You will find a huge catalogue of covers and originals totalling well over 180 ! I'm so happy you got introduced to her and hope you will continue to discover this amazing artist from her early days in Norway's Got Talent to her current releases at 17 ! I would strongly suggest her version of " I Put a Spell on You " black and white studio version at 9 years old ! This vocal masterpiece has set many vocal coaches on their journey of Angelina's vocal performances ! It's a mind blowing rendition to say the least ! Thank you for your heartfelt and expert analysis to our barefoot princess as she is affectionately known as ! Sending you much thanks and love from Canada ! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️ i
Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became the youngest ever vocalist to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy. She is now 17, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records almost two years ago. She has not been widely promoted yet, as her family wanted to allow her a normal childhood. However, she graduates school this year, and her new album of originals should be released within the next few months, followed by a world tour, possibly this summer. Here is a link from ages 6 to 17 of over 100 Angelina chronological UA-cam performances with five originals. Here is a more comprehensive playlist of approximately 180 videos including tiktok and Instagram. Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye. It is related to a promise she made to herself and to the world when she was only 6 years old. She was traveling in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own favorite shoes. Angelina ask the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a doctor, but she could not because she had to take care of her siblings. She asked Angelina the same question and Angelina said I want to sing for the world. The young girl said she would pray for Angelina. Since then, Angelia has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She even donated her winnings from Norway's Got Talent to charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond. Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love. Please remember to include in your description the artist Official Channel as well as the original video, if you have not already done so. Verbally encouraging your viewers to like comment and subscribe to yours and the artists' videos and channels boosts subscriptions and algorithms for both of you. Potential subscribers recognize those who support exceptional artists like Angelina
Angie is basically self taught. She learned by imitating the greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. As she gets older she is saying goodbye to imitation in favor of using her own voice. She also speaks 6 languages. She's the youngest author ever in Norway based on why she doesn't wear shoes. More,,
Wonderful to see another vocal coach discovering Angelina and loving her voice! Give yourself another treat, or two, Angelina at 8 singing live on Norwegian tv “What a Difference a Day Makes”, and a studio b&w video of “I Put a Spell On You” - at 9 years old. Looking forward to it!!
While you may think that great singers are not born but made you may want to listen to Angelina's performances on Norway's got talent and you may change your mind,
Some singers are born great; Angelina is one of them. She was singing, decently, at age 6 and won Norway's Got Talent at age 8. Here she was 13. She was raised and nurtured by her family, and her artistic grandmother, Mery.
Angelina is a master class vocalist and has one of the instantly loveable voices that you will ever hear she is like a skillful surgeon with vocal expressions
One vocal coach who has reacted to many Angelina videos, stated that Angelina could have started coaching professionally at age ten. Eagerly awaiting your next reaction.
Vanessa!!! Thanks for your great reaction and here are two more amazing songs Angelina did !!! The first is her 2022 rendition of " My Funny Valentine" and the second is "Above the water" These are some of my favorite Angelina songs. Oh and a bonus is a song she wrote and arranged called "Shield" have fun bro. Ray
Absolutely outstanding performance from our barefoot princess, after this performance Angelina received a tribute message from the band Queen congratulating Angelina on a amazing performance, and the guy’s from Queen gave Angelina the copyright to her Arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody, Angelina also received the Golden Buzzer and straight to the final of the show, this performance has around a 100 million views on social media platforms, great reaction thanks 🙏
I have to correct you a little when you say that great singers are not born they are made. Yes, in most cases that is true but there are exceptions and Angelina is one of them. When you hear her sing “I put a spell on you” at age, “Gloomy Sunday “ at age 7 and “I who have nothing “ at age 6 , you will acknowledge what raw talent she has. What she does in those songs can not be imprinted into a child. She has the emotion,timing, breath control and control over her voice can not be learned at so young age.😊
I believe you are correct... most of the time. With the exception of Angelina Jordan. She may have been born this way. *joking* She's certainly worked really hard as well. Thanks for great reaction!
I believe she has worked very hard, she has been totally self-motivated, and except for some occasional advice she is self-taught. I would say she was ‘born’ this way, and you could say that she ‘made’ herself.
Quote of the week: 😊 “Angelina's first language is music. I think her first cry when she was born was an F3 with vocal fry for 45 seconds. She didn't learn how to perfect her vibrato until the second cry.”
Hi Vanessa 👋. She sang her 1st song (in English too, it was a Whitney song at age 1.5, and yes there's a video of it). I give new Angie reactors a welcome pack, please read. She chooses all her own songs & does all her own arrangements ever since she was very young, even when she did Screaming Jay Hawkins “I put a spell on you” the B&W version, ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html at barely 9, even at 7 & 8 on NGT (Norway’s Got Talent). On AGT-C Angie made her outfit from silkscreen patterns of her grandma's art work when she was 13 back in Norway. She makes several of her other outfits for shows & concerts too. She also paints great, plays 5 instruments & speaks & sings 4+ languages, English being her 3rd. Angie turned 17 on 1-10-23. Angie is a very kind, giving, loving, respectful, humble & a big hearted Christian girl. She always sings barefoot when performing & she wrote a book about it at 9 called “Between Two Hearts” & she was/is the youngest to be published in Norway. (Angie has always been the driving force behind her dreams) (Why does Angie performs barefoot. Please watch. Angelina gives a short little interview explaining why she performs barefoot. ua-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/v-deo.html) Angie has arranged over 160 covers & written 5 songs & has had 2 written for her also & she’s mastered over 10 genre’s already. One of her nicknames is “The barefoot princess of a 1000 voices” & the "Queen of jazz". Angie never sings a song the same way twice, so you could say they’ll all be 1st time reactions. Angie sings like an instrumentalist, combinded with narrative music, another reason she’s so especially rare & great. Her musicality & music intelligence have always been of the charts, (Prodigy)
She recorded songs at age 6. She was born 1/10/06. Performs barefoot after making a vow at age 6 until all the world's children have shoes. She wrote a book about the encounter and is Norway's youngest published author. Her repertoire is 170 covers and originals. Enjoy your journey
185+, she is releasing them constantly. Her first single from Republic Records, Mainstream will drop at the end of April in about 6 weeks + or - a few days, God Bless!
- The Barefoot Princess - (From her book, television and radio interviews, and podcasts made between 2014-2015. Includes excerpts from her diary made that day in 2012.) Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at 6 years old, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them. Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true, you have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day, 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.” From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
Thanks for a very nice reaction to & analysis of Angelina's masterful reinterpretation & performance of this iconic Queen song. I wish you hadn't cut off the beginning of the video where we learn that Angelina won Norway's Got Talent at age 7 & she was 13 for this performance. Now 17, Angelina has well over 180 cover songs & some originals readily available on UA-cam. But - in order to better understand her musical roots & early influencers, I highly recommend all 4 of her Norway Got Talent performances (Gloomy Sunday, I'm A Fool To Want You, Bang Bang & Summertime). And to really appreciate her raw talent, you need to watch her black & white performance of I Put A Spell On You (which she also arranged) - at age 9. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Here are links to Angelina’s four NGT competition performances… 7 years old audition for NGT, ‘Gloomy Sunday’ (Billie Holiday): ua-cam.com/video/rI6ZhRk86Hs/v-deo.html 7-8 years old NGT cut-off round, a cappella ‘I’m A Fool To Want You’: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html 8 years old NGT semi final, ‘Shot Me Down - Bang Bang’ (Sonny Bono/Cher) : ua-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/v-deo.html 8 years old final for NGT ‘Summertime’ (George Gershwin): ua-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/v-deo.html
@@gottabeemee Actually, I often add links to other commenters, so the reactor can find the better recordings. (Hard to know until you have watched them all.)
She arranged it herself and doing that at the age of 13 is pretty remarkable ❤️ Her voice is so rich and her versatility is incredible as you will find out if you listen to more of her work ❤️ Also an amazing human being aswell if you read her barefoot story you will know 👍
Vanessa, I think you may want to change your belief that great singers are made and not born. As with every rule in life, there are exceptions and Angelina was singing seemingly since birth. You could say she learned by listening to music and there is a video of her singing at 18 months old. Many people are self taught vocalists, but I have never seen anyone so advanced at such a young age. Please read the biography I compiled for my all time favorite musical artist. Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway to her Norwegian mother, Sara Astar and her Swedish father, Gerry Christian Slattman. Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on UA-cam. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran. Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage. *Why Angelina always performs barefoot* At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes. Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true. Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website, angelinajordanofficial Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old. At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried. Musicians working with Angelina would call her the boss since she knew exactly how she wanted to sing the song and would confidently instruct the musicians. While one could say Angelina was mimicking other artists, there is no doubt she had her own style and created her own arrangements, even at this early age. Angelina had turned 8 years old for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition to trim the number of vocalists who passed their audition, and was not performed in front of an audience. In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang” which was written by Sonny Bono and was first performed by his wife Cher but is best known sung by Nancy Sinatra. The improvement in each performance is incredible even though there were only a couple months between them. In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists. When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. The vast majority of the prize money was donated to charity benefitting poor children. Record company executives flew their private jets to Norway to attempt to sign 8 year old Angelina but all were thankfully rebuked. Disney also made an offer but not accepted. In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration. Angelina’s family took her to United States, Brazil, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, South Korea, Singapore and Mexico among other corners of Earth, to perform for heads of state and to help raise money for charity. All before Angelina turned 14. At age 11, Angelina recorded her “It’s Magic” album which has, at times, been in the top 10 best selling jazz albums. The album can be purchased on iTunes or Amazon. On June 27, 2018, at age 12, Jordan performed “Fly Me to the Moon” for Quincy Jones in The O2 Arena in London. She has said that was the high point of her young career which was already in it’s 6th year. During 2018, Angelina lost her paternal grandfather, her friend Avicii and one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. She did a moving tribute for each. In 2019, Angelina accepted an invitation to compete in the 2nd season of America’s Got Talent (AGT), The Champions. She had, since age 3, wanted to perform for Simon Cowell and she earned his praise with her genius arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The surviving members of Queen loved it so much they put a link to it on their Twitter and allowed Angelina to copyright her version. Angelina’s family refused to sign any agreement with AGT which would give Simon any control over her career. Angelina, before age 14, had covered more than 130 songs from 80 different artists, spanning at least 8 genres, all of which are available on UA-cam. Angelina has always made changes to each song she covers and often her version is preferred over the original. On UA-cam, search on The Complete Works of Angelina Jordan as Rusty Shackleford has put all songs in one file and has a complete playlist in the description of that video. The pandemic hit shortly after her performances on AGT and likely caused a change of plans by her family, most notably her Uncle Michael who is her manager. Her family agreed to a contract with Republic Records in August 2020. Republic Records declared Angelina Jordan their highest priority new artist. Reportedly her family requested Republic to allow her as normal a childhood as possible and therefore have yet to fully promote her. During the pandemic, Angelina was often seen buying meals for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. In November 2020, Angelina released “Million Miles” which she wrote after the passing of her beloved maternal grandfather. She dedicated the song to anyone who has ever lost a loved one. Angelina had previously released, 3 other original songs: “What is Life”, “Oslo” and “Shield” In April 2021, her original “7th Heaven” was released. A jazzy, danceable, inspiring song. Angelina had concerts in Norway in July 2022. In December 2022, Angelina performed at the Asian American Awards in Los Angeles On 2/27/23, Angelina performed at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, France, with a viewing audience in the millions. Personally, Angelina as a great human being and her music came into my life when I needed it most. Her music has improved the quality of my life more than I can express. I now introduce her to as many people as I can, with the hope her music will do the same for others. We know once her family believes the time is right and allows Republic Records to fully promote her, she will become the superstar she has always dreamt and believed she would be. I encourage others to use this biography to help educate others about the love, empathy, magic and beauty that is Angelina Jordan Astar and her unique music.
Vanessa, I believe you will see that Angelina was both born AND made as a great singer. Proof is in her first recording session in a studio at age 6 of " I Who Have Nothing". Please react to that song next to see the exception to the rule: ua-cam.com/video/RjQZKBpVaes/v-deo.html **Make sure to watch it to the end!**
Certainly Angelina’s singing at age 6 is wildly impressive. However, absolutely confounding is this link to Angelina starting at age 18 months, singing two phrases to Whitney Houston’s ‘I’ll Always Love You’ when most children are uttering their first words (someone heard a quote from her mother that much more was sung as she ran to get her phone to record): m.UA-cam.com/watch?v=VJjG68Dfr-8&t=115 1:53 to 2:10 (this is a very brief 15 second home video in the middle of a longer TV interview). Here is where you see the ‘born’ singer. Important to note is no other members of Angelina’s immediate family are known to have any musical ability.
The remaining members of Queen were so impressed by Angelina's performance that they allowed her to copyright her version and it has been and continues to be available on several music streaming services - she also performs this song often in live appearances such as this one in Summber 2022 at age 16: ua-cam.com/video/TqMqyAi-bsc/v-deo.html
Thank you for your enjoyable and informative reaction. As a fan of Angelina and other aspiring artists, I would encourage you to provide links to Angelina's original video, and her Official and Cover channels in the description. The reason may surprise you, in that it not only helps Angelina, but it also will help your channel. Request that viewers use those links to watch videos in their entirety, like, comment, share, and subscribe. By suggesting that they do these things for both yours and Angelina's videos and channels, both your algorithms are boosted in the UA-cam analytics. Both you and Angelina will receive greater visibility and exposure to a far wider audience on UA-cam. You will also gain subscriptions due to greater fan loyalty. In addition, I am sure you would agree It would be beneficial for record companies to ease their restrictions on copyrights. We are beginning to compile a list of reaction channels which are supporting their artists as outlined above. The goal is to submit the lists to artist and record label management to address their concerns regarding lack of support by many reaction channels. We hope for positive results. Again, thanks for what you do and for featuring Angelina.
Hi Vanessa. New sub here. LOVE watching your eyes as you listen to this miracle young artist. Please do yourself and us angels (nickname of her followers) a favor and dive into the journey. She's been singing since she was one and a half. In studio at 6. Her Grandma Merry is an artist and encouraged and guided her from the beginning, focusing on jazz first, then the crooner classics. She can sing ANYTHING, more pleasing that the original artists. Her creativity is off the charts. She rearranges classics like Suspicious Minds, Billie Jean, Yesterday, Yellow Brick Road and less popular songs, a fearless artist. She has several originals, one better than the next. She sounds as good or better live, in a parking garage, in her room, in her home studios a capella, with or without a mike, with or without musical backup. AJ lives eats and breathes music. She has helped raise millions for children's charities. She has covered Adele, Sinatra, Elvis, Billie Holiday (her fave), Etta james, Screamin Jay Hawkins and dozens of others. NO OTHER CHILD ARTIST has a portfolio of performances chronicling their musical growth, hundreds of performances. Prepare for chills, goosebumps and tears. And LOTS of great fans with every detail of her young life. Dozens of vocal coaches and musicians react to her. Most singers sing to your ears. Angelina sings to your heart and soul. Enjoy
If someone here really wanted to learn from Angelina, I think I'd recommend earlier performances. The older she grows the smoother she weaves all the techniques in her repertoure together. Its easier to unravel when she's been younger. And if you really aspire to follow here path, put your expectations straight. She's been singing since age 1,5 and once said she's singing 3-4 hours a day. To give an idea about the attitude required to get there - she was asked what winning AGT would mean to her and she said it would motivate her to work even harder.
Angelina’s mother has stated that Angelina makes all her own song and arrangement choices, and Angelina alone is the driving force in her music, that if tomorrow Angelina said that she wanted to stop, then you would never see or hear from them again. (We would all be heartbroken!) This is unlikely, because Angelina has said, for her, singing is as important as breathing, and her desire is to sing for the world to bring more love and happiness.
Oh, you missed the into. There they mention Angelina was 13 yo. I for one, love the intros because besides the music from Angelina, I love to see and learn the human side of Angelina. Did you know that by the time she performed here at age 1, Angelina had been doing TV Shows and Concerts and raised millions of Euros for children in need and environmental causes? Thank you for a great reaction. I look forward to many more.
I really liked you comments for Angelina’s Version. Also I appreciate you taking the time to do this wonderful reaction. There are a lot of choices for you if you can do a second reaction. Maybe you could react to her song Seventh Heaven or if you are really bold you could go back in time to her rendition of I Put Spell on you. You may have to fasten you seat belt for that reaction.
Welcome to Angelinas world. 13 yo and a pro for 5 years. At 13 yo she had been touring the world singing everywere. When US made a TV show of very very talented children they called for Angelina, later UK and Germany also did that. When one of the worlds most famous EDM musican rearanged his music for an orkestra he called for Angelina ( at 10 yo ). When Norah Jones hold a concert in Corea she called for Angelina to warm upp. At 12yo Angelina had 3 original out on You Tube + a leeked demo that was leeked before the original come out. I could go on for pages but stop here. Angelina just is on another level.
You should listen to her original songs: ua-cam.com/video/HKK66K5u1Fc/v-deo.html Also you should listen to her Jass performances when she was 7 and 8: ua-cam.com/video/O2bX15tYFVk/v-deo.html
Angelina Jordan was 13 when she performed this song on AGT using her own arrangement. The surviving members of Queen tweeted her their congratulations for it. She started singing at age 18 months and has sung barefoot since age 6 after giving her own shoes to a shoeless girl while traveling in the Middle East with her family. Angelina won the 2014 season of Norway's Got Talent at age 8. A year after that, she recorded what I consider the magnum opus of her early career: her own arrangement of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' classic, I Put A Spell On You. I'll leave you a link to the black & white video for it. I'll suggest you arrange some cushions on the floor around your chair, to give your jaw a soft landing: ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html
Want a ‘short’ list from which to select for your next reaction? Here are links to Angelina’s four NGT competition performances… 7 years old audition for NGT, ‘Gloomy Sunday’ (Billie Holiday): ua-cam.com/video/rI6ZhRk86Hs/v-deo.html 7-8 years old NGT cut-off round, a cappella ‘I’m A Fool To Want You’: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html 8 years old NGT semi final, ‘Shot Me Down - Bang Bang’ (Sonny Bono/Cher) : ua-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/v-deo.html 8 years old final for NGT ‘Summertime’ (George Gershwin): ua-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/v-deo.html Seven Remakes… ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (Queen) ua-cam.com/video/qF0JV28vgLw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/dngwV0MlRGE/v-deo.html ‘Suspicious Minds’ (Mark James /Elvis) ua-cam.com/video/RTbKhkceR00/v-deo.html ‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ J Hawkins) ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html ‘California Dreamin’ (Mamas & Papas) ua-cam.com/video/EBI7Km3z7-U/v-deo.html ‘Natural Women’ (Aretha Franklin) ua-cam.com/video/rt6KhBxiaDo/v-deo.html ‘Wicked Game’ (Chris Isaak) ua-cam.com/video/5IAMF4FDfw4/v-deo.html ‘Billie Jean’ (Michael Jackson) ua-cam.com/video/xp67k9wk2Mw/v-deo.html (a more recent TikTok reveals another rendition may be pending: ua-cam.com/video/4F-CLhToMWA/v-deo.html ) One Demo (before the original)… ‘I’m Still Holding Out For You’ (Baby Fuzz & others who later helped with ‘Shield’) ua-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/v-deo.html First original lyrics… Back To Black (Love): ua-cam.com/video/LbXUKzOxACU/v-deo.html Five Originals: What Is Life: ua-cam.com/video/Bv0r77KN7RA/v-deo.html Oslo: ua-cam.com/video/R2HkKh_Cp8I/v-deo.html Shield: ua-cam.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/v-deo.html Million Miles: ua-cam.com/video/3KxvwuZ7oEM/v-deo.html 7th Heaven: ua-cam.com/video/9rLiWvwzbCA/v-deo.html Two written for AJ… ‘Above the Water’ by TXRD: ua-cam.com/video/rpdHJJQAd9Y/v-deo.html ‘A Song For A’ by Nico Cartosio: ua-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/v-deo.html Incredible style range (any genre)… Love Is A Game - TikTok clip 2:11 (Adele): ua-cam.com/video/PXbYrvP3v4I/v-deo.html Fields of Gold - TikTok clip 1:29 (Sting): ua-cam.com/video/muFYjl7OSFA/v-deo.html BEST OF Covers… ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’: ua-cam.com/video/ZSfgCIGd7k4/v-deo.html ‘Feeling Good’ 8yo: ua-cam.com/video/p8kAL-sGJx8/v-deo.html ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ 8yo: ua-cam.com/video/nBGMQ9Kx9iI/v-deo.html ‘Every Time We Say Goodbye’ 11yo: ua-cam.com/video/KRSI8HmTHJA/v-deo.html ‘It’s A Man’s World’: ua-cam.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/v-deo.html ‘Summertime’ 10yo: ua-cam.com/video/9tIjM3RG6EA/v-deo.html ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’: ua-cam.com/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/v-deo.html ‘When You Believe’: ua-cam.com/video/uAlVzI8-5hQ/v-deo.html ‘The Show Must Go On’: ua-cam.com/video/6NJv02ot5jg/v-deo.html ‘Love Is A Game’: ua-cam.com/video/PXbYrvP3v4I/v-deo.html ‘All I Ask’: ua-cam.com/video/8gJuprckBxI/v-deo.html ‘Easy On Me’: ua-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/v-deo.html ‘My Funny Valentine’ 16yo: ua-cam.com/video/bWiLOnHJYxg/v-deo.html ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’: ua-cam.com/video/nS1h1JZSoPI/v-deo.html ‘You Say’: ua-cam.com/video/OYLvTIDcmqI/v-deo.html
If you don’t want to air the Intro during the reaction, I would recommend hearing the intro to the artist/song before you start recording, then you could even share some of that knowledge during your reaction. Thank you for you’re reaction.
Eu vim descobrir o quanto essa garota era incrível e espetacular depois que vi aqui no You Tube Mariha Carey e também Whitney Houston cantarem essa mesma música da Banda Queen... A versão e a interpretação de Angelina Jordan aos 13 anos de idade é simplesmente mágica,mágnifica e de uma emoção sem tamanho!!! Impressionou até mesmo aos integrantes da Banda Queen... Essa garota dentro de muito pouco tempo vai ser uma das melhores cantoras da atualidade.♥
Angelina Jordan was born a singer.
Angelina is a singer's singer. Congratulations for discovering her.
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When you said "great singers aren't born,they're made".....Some ARE born,and AJ is one of them
Welcome to the 🌍 of Angelina the princess of jazz music 🎷 who does not wear shoes 🦶🦶 during her performance and for a very good reason 👑 🗣🎙 Enjoy...
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Over 4 Billion Views On Facebook
Over 1.8 Billion Views on UA-cam as of Feb 20, 2023 Angelina Jordan is taking the universe by storm.
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Her confidence and comfort level are beyond any kid ever.
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I heard you say singers are made not born, but this girl may be the exception to the rule. You need to check out her performances on Norway's Got Talent when she was 7-8 years old. There are other videos of her even younger. She was 13 when this was recorded. She participated in an after school music program when she was in Oslo where she studied piano, violin, flute and guitar, but I have been told that the voice teachers said she displayed such good technic with her singing that they didn't try to change what she was already doing naturally. Hope you check out more of her work.
This is a 13, almost 14-year-old girl that also rearranged this song. This video has been viewed over 150 million times.
Welcome Vanessa. Angelina will surprise you in her earlier performances. She shows us all that she can be an experienced singer without the experience. This young lady is a masterpiece.
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Vanessa, "Welcome to the Wonderful World of Angelina Jordan!" I loved your intro to us before you listened to Angelina. All of us had a smile on our faces if you know what I mean. If you stay with her you will recognize her versatility and in particular her low register. She was 13 when she recorded this and she's now 17. She's been singing to the masses since she was 7 years old and you might want to check her out singing George Gershwin's 'Summertime' when she was 8 years old. You will receive lots of comments about her (playlists and bio's) from her fan base (her 'angels') from all over the world and you will find more about her and also the affect she has on all of us. We love her very much.
Look forward to more Angelina , the best ever !
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- Who is Angelina Jordan -
Angelina is a Norwegian born child prodigy in music. She's a singer/ songwriter who's arranged over 180 covers and 5 originals, all since the age of 7. Angelina began singing at 18 months old. At 2, she began teaching herself how to sing, focusing primarily on the jazz masters of decades gone by. These are artists such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Etta James. She's also influenced by Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, and Adele, to name a few. She's also been said to be the girl of 1,000 voices. Yet even though we can hear the phrasing and style she puts in the songs, it's always Angelina that we hear.
At 7 years old, she auditioned for Norway's Got Talent. She was the last to audition. The judges had no idea who she was or what she could do. They saw a diminutive mussy haired, barefooted girl with her teeth still growing in. For her audition, she performed "Gloomy Sunday" from Billie Holiday. On TV-2, they've reported over 14 million views of this performance. This does not take into account the many hundreds of reactors showing this audition to millions more.
Needless to say, Angelina went on to win the 2014 season of NGT shortly after her 8th birthday. The family was bombarded with requests for performances, interviews, and record label offers. They turned down 90% of the requests, as they insisted that Angelina should enjoy a normal childhood.
That didn't stop Angelina from performing at select engagements around the world, singing for Heads of State, and even Barack Obama. She's spent time and worked with musicians such as Quincy Jones and Alan Walker. She first appeared on American television, The View, at 8 years old.
Angelina auditioned for America's Got Talent The Champions at 13 years old. She made it just up to the final selection of the final 5 when she dropped from the competition. It wasn't that she wasn't good enough to be in the final 5, but it was because she refused to sign with an AGT affiliated label, should she win. She knew very well what production hungry labels could do to her music. She even turned down Disney.
At 14, Angelina signed with Republic Records. Republic gave her complete artistic control as well as control over the performances she would make. Angelina is now 16 and lives in LA. She turned 17 on January 10, 2023, and will graduate from high school after the spring semester. From then on, she will embark on her full-time professional career. She's been working closely with Republic on her first album under their label. It's likely that it will drop shortly after her graduation.
most remarkable young singer I have ever seen . BTW I am 80.
Yes, she’s awesome! Thanks for your comment.😀
You see a 13 year old coming on stage, barefoot, wearing the suit she made herself with a print of the art of her grandmother ready to sing the arrangement she made herself. As soon as she starts singing she mesmerizes the jury and audience which do not get much sound out apart from the occasional oeh and ah and the end the storm comes :-) The a capella start at that stage before that crowd is such an incredible choice. This really only shows a small part of what Angelina is capable of. If you want to see a very different side of her singing, you could listen to ‘I Put A Spell On You’ in a black and white recording: it is awesome!
Here is the link to IPASOY: ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html
@@dojoswitzer Do you have a channel, I like how you drop links to her videos at the drop of a hat, I'm impressed, God Bless!
This voice is unique unique unique!!!! ABSOLUTE!!!!
GENIUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Absolutely
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Angelina is not a super star, she is a SUPER NOVA.
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Oh boy, you are going to be bombarded by her fans called Angels that will fill you in on this music prodigy with an old soul from Norway. She's basically been a star since she was 7 years old. First and foremost, she is a jazz singer but has the ability to sing any genre. She also does all of her own musical arrangements. Her early influences are Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Etta James to name a few. Her love of jazz came from her grandmother playing jazz music around her when she was young. She entered and won Norway's Got Talent at the age of 8. With her new found fame, she used it to appear on many shows from abroad and help raise millions for the less fortunate children around the world. At age 13, she was invited to participate on America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2020. She shocked the audience and the judges with her rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. She received a standing ovation from all and got the Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum to go straight to the Finals. Her performance went viral and even the group Queen responded on Twitter by saying, " Wow, what a rendition!" Not only that, but she received the copyrights for her version of this song from Queen, which makes it hers now. She did not win, but her fan base grew and expanded her popularity.
Now 17 years old, living in Los Angeles, and is signed with Republic Records, whose clients include Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Drake to name a few. Her family and Republic Records have agreed not to heavily promote her just yet so she can live as normal of a life as possible and finish her schooling. She is working on a new album of original music which will be coming out this year. She recently returned back to Norway and performed at a number of sold out concerts in which fans from around the world came to see her. Many of the fans there said she sounded better live in person and was a once in a lifetime experience.
Her fans call her The Barefoot Princess. She always performs with no shoes when she sings. Why? The reason is very special. When she was 6 years old, she was traveling with her family in Iran where she met a shoeless homeless girl in the streets that was about her age. She made money by weighing people. After speaking with her for a few minutes, Angelina noticed the scars on the girl's feet and asked the girl what her dream is. The girl said she wanted to be a doctor but she couldn't because she had to make money for her family. Angelina did what came natural to her, she gave the little girl her shoes and told her to not give up on her dreams. The girl then asked Angelina what her dreams were, Angelina answered that she wanted to be a superstar, and the girl said she would pray for her success. Since then, Angelina has performed barefoot in honor of that little girl and to those who are less fortunate around the world. She keeps this promise to this day. One of the reasons why we love her so much!
The other day Angelina announced on Patreon that the album is ready. Just waiting on the label to wrap things up. Not sure what that means.
She is supposed to be dropping a single next month. No word on exactly when the album will be released. I’ve heard Summer or early Fall
@@pjg58x In the fall after her Summer World Tour, God Bless!
Looks like Angelina's collaboration with RedOne is still going. There is a video clip release of Angelina in the studio with RedOne while she is singing Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in a soulful and jazzy style! Very interesting! When she sang this at one of her concerts during the summer, we were wondering why she sang this song and now we know why! I wonder why this song though? Her new album is supposed to be all new music....
@@rw716 watched it and Awesome, God Bless!
This is considered by many in the industry to be the top 10 singer performances of all time
LMAO you have to be kidding 😂😂😂
Great reaction
When you check out Angelina’s videos read the comments. It’s like there’s an unspoken contest to be the person who can heap the most glorious praise upon her. And EVERYONE wants to win. I know I do.
Congrats, you just discovered the most beautiful voice of the century...!
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With very few exceptions Angelina chooses the songs she sings and either writes or supervises how the song is to be performed including what she wants from other musicians she works with - her nickname amongst musicians is "The Boss" - she has also on occasion rewritten lyrics to make them more age appropriate. She does not have a vocal coach - she is largely self-taught - It has been reported that the vocal coaching she has had involved tips to protect the health of her voice.
Nice reaction to a vocal tour-de-force! You've done it now. You have fallen into the vortex of Angelina Jordan who arguably brings the most confident, versatile, seemingly effortless, and fearless vocal artistry found today (whether measured across artists, genres, or decades). You may think this an exaggeration but listen to a few more of her many performances (160+ covers plus original songs - all on YT) and you will see! She has been performing at a high level all over the world since age 8 when she won Norway's Got Talent singing Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra, and Gershwin. It is the rare singer that can, as Angelina has done, go from Queen to "Screamin" Jay Hawkins to Adele to Elvis to Whitney Houston to Michael Jackson to Etta James to James Brown to Amy Winehouse to the Beatles (and many others in between) and do them all justice!
If you want to hear music, listen to anyone. If you want to feel music, listen to Angelina. She will stagger you with her ability to find and bring forth the 'essence', the emotional message of nearly any song. You have far to go with Angelina. She is equally comfortable and equally able to impact us whether singing a cappella, accompanied only by a piano or guitar, in front of professional studio musicians or a 40-piece military band. With her immense vocal toolkit, arranging ability (yeah, that too, since about 8yo or so) and the work ethic to make what she does only 'seem' effortless, she will hopefully be touching hearts for a long time to come.
Why God has performed the miracle of touching the world with one of such talent, musical IQ, commitment, and generosity as Angelina we can wonder but we must all marvel. Welcome aboard the AJ train! Please react to more of her impressive library.
Please put the link to the original video in the description so Angelina gets direct views. Thanks.
There is no typical Angelina song. She choses the timber, texture, colour, key, and genre to suit the emotional content she wishes to convey. At 13 she had already won Norways Got Talent, auditioning at 7 and 8 by the final. That leads to people quoting different ages for her win. She had by 13 already sung all over the world. Sung for Norah Jones at her concert, sung with Alan Walker, and sung for Quincy Jones at his 80th birthday concert. She was well known within the music Industry. She does her own arrangements and a huge international following called Angels. I have watched her every day for 8 years her massive catalogue of covers from every era and genre her origional songs. First ones age 12,....she still surprises me. It's addictive.
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Angelina is an exception to your rule, Angelina WAS born to sing! There’s a video of her at 18 months singing “I will always love you” in her crib with a toy microphone! LOL!!! If that’s not a born singer, there isn’t one!
This is the link to Angelina starting at age 18 months (more details in another comment): m.UA-cam.com/watch?v=VJjG68Dfr-8&t=115 1:53 to 2:10
I would say, if that’s not a born singer, then no one was born to anything.
@@dojoswitzer And to top it off at the end this 18 mo old DROPPED THE MIKE as if to say "i'm here world" you can't imagine what is in store for you! 🙂
I agree. Angelina is a born artist, begining at age 1 1/2
Angelina’s voice and her total being is like an ocean wave or soft summer breeze that takes you in and rushes you to places you have rarely experienced. Your heart rate increases, you find it difficult to catch your breath, chills and shells engulf you. You are now addicted to Angelina Jordan the finest story telling vocalist I have ever experienced.
If she's not a born singer, then she taught herself at a VERY early age. Once you've heard her early efforts, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the matter. Now I'm really looking forward to your next Angelina reaction. See you next time!
Edit: Forgot to say thanks. Thanks!
Awesome reaction and Welcome to Angelina World of Music, God Bless!
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❤🇨🇱 she's got a bag full treats
Not only did Angelina get the golden buzzer from judge Heidi Klum, but she also received huge praise from the remaining members of the legendary Queen. Queen were delighted with Angelina's arrangement and shared it on Twitter with the words "WOW, what a rendition". 👣 💯 *AJ* 💯 👣
BTW, Angelina released her version of Bohemian Rhapsody on January 24th, 2020 under her own label ANGELINA JORDAN INC. shortly after Angelina celebrated her 14th birthday. (to date more than 10 million listeners on Spotify alone) 🤗🤗
The most mesmerizing performance I have ever seen ❤️ Goosebumps and chills every time I listen to that performance ❤️
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She got a golden buzzer for this performance.
Yes, congratulations 🎉. You have just witnessed a once in a lifetime vocalist.
Dive into the rabbit hole, you will not be disappointed.
Us Angels do like you to watch the whole video to get a better understanding.
Welcome and enjoy 🦋🙏
Yes, ‘once in a lifetime’, probably longer. Watch more of her recordings and you may come to believe in unicorns as I recently have.
Great reaction from a vocal technique view.
Queen themselves got in touch with her and let her know that they were impressed!
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Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California is Angelina's A&R person, and he has been working with AJ since she signed with the largest record company in the world at the age of 14, three years ago. Rob was the MC of AJ Christmas Show that aired Dec 23, of 21. AJ’s Christmas Show that live-streamed on Dec 23 of 21 had some of the most important musicians of our time: Frank Sinatra's drummer for 6 years, and sun in-law of the late Henry Mancini, Greg Field has won 9 Grammys, and the bass player, Chuck Berghofer who also played for Sinatra for 6 years, and toured with Barbara Streisand, accompanied AJ on her Christmas Show, and they stated that she had the "storytelling ability of the greats, Streisand, Fitzgerald, Vaughan, including Sinatra, to name a few. The main pianist, a five-time nominated for Grammys, Shelly Berg, stated in all his years working with the greatest vocalist, he had never encountered a talent like AJ. Did I forget to mention Jimmy Z, the famous Sax Player who worked with Rod Steward, Etta James, the Eurythmics, and Doctor Dre, was part of the band for the show? Jimmy stated that AJ was the best he has ever played for. Rob Christie Republic Records Studio Director at Universal Music Group Manhattan Beach, California played the guitar, and was the MC of the show. (I can't list the complete backgrounds on all the band members because it would take several pages to do them justice.) Angelina stated that she would rather perform than take a breath, and she has never been forced to perform, it has been her decision.
Thank you for bringing Angelina onto your channel, Vanessa! You are going to get quite swell of responses from her fans (Angels as she calls them/us). Beyond her singing, her backstory is well worth reading to get a sense of what she is about. She is not like regular, normal people. She really is one of the rare ones that only come along every once in a long while. Anyway, I appreciated your comments and your goal to help people learn to sing. It is noble and inspiring to help people realize their dreams; thank you for doing what you do. I hope to see you checking out more of Angelina's stuff!
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First time reactors often start and stop Angelina Jordan videos with the actual singing. There is much to be learned about her from seeing her interact with someone else. I believe her amazing voice gives her a platform for displaying her true gifts. Kindness, empathy, and humility.
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13 years old ! Angelina arranged this version ! Won Norway's Got Talent in 2014 ! She has been singing since the age of one and a half ! Strong jazz influenced background and sings classic jazz and Pop songs from the 50's and 60's like no one else ! Angelina just turned 17 and will be releasing her long awaited debut album this year ! She has a tremendous and very supportive fan base as you will see ! She has raised millions of dollars for charity over her short life ! She is a very humble, sincere , compassionate and loving young woman ! Absolutely fearless and passionate on stage ! As a side note Angelina published a children's book when she was 9 years old about why she sings barefoot and became the best seller in Norway ! Her family is very protective and nurturing and has allowed her to develop as an artist naturally ! She signed with Republic Records a couple of years ago and is their most coveted young artist to date ! You will find a huge catalogue of covers and originals totalling well over 180 ! I'm so happy you got introduced to her and hope you will continue to discover this amazing artist from her early days in Norway's Got Talent to her current releases at 17 ! I would strongly suggest her version of " I Put a Spell on You " black and white studio version at 9 years old ! This vocal masterpiece has set many vocal coaches on their journey of Angelina's vocal performances ! It's a mind blowing rendition to say the least ! Thank you for your heartfelt and expert analysis to our barefoot princess as she is affectionately known as ! Sending you much thanks and love from Canada ! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️ i
Norwegian born Angelina Jordan began singing at the age of one and a half, and by age three was listening to jazz and classics legends on repeat. Her grandmother was her greatest influence, but Angelina chose her own path. Her first studio performance was at age 7, singing I Who Have Nothing. She won Norway's Got Talent at the age of only 8, singing old time classics from Billie Holliday and George Gershwin, and became the youngest ever vocalist to win an international Got Talent Show! Her performance at 9 years old of Screamin Jay Hawkins, I Put a Spell on You is considered one of the finest recordings ever of a 9-year-old vocalist! Angelina also went viral on America's Got Talent the champions in 2020 with her unique versions of Bohemian Rhapsody and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Angelina sings in English which unbelievably is her third language! She is a true prodigy.
She is now 17, and has recorded a huge library of songs, including covers and several originals. A major attraction to Angelina's music is the emotion and attitude she conveys, although she has not experienced the life events! She is known as the barefoot princess of 1,000 voices as she can adjust her tone, style, and register for any song or genre. She was signed by Republic Records almost two years ago. She has not been widely promoted yet, as her family wanted to allow her a normal childhood. However, she graduates school this year, and her new album of originals should be released within the next few months, followed by a world tour, possibly this summer.
Here is a link from ages 6 to 17 of over 100 Angelina chronological UA-cam performances with five originals.
Here is a more comprehensive playlist of approximately 180 videos including tiktok and Instagram.
Why does Angelina sing barefoot? The answer may bring a tear to your eye. It is related to a promise she made to herself and to the world when she was only 6 years old. She was traveling in the Middle East with her mom and grandmother and they came across a young orphan girl with no shoes and scarred feet. Angelina gave the girl her own favorite shoes. Angelina ask the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she said a doctor, but she could not because she had to take care of her siblings. She asked Angelina the same question and Angelina said I want to sing for the world. The young girl said she would pray for Angelina. Since then, Angelia has forever performed barefoot as a reminder of all those less fortunate. At age 9 she wrote a book about this experience, Between two Hearts, becoming the youngest ever published author in Norway. She also has helped raise millions for children's charities. She even donated her winnings from Norway's Got Talent to charities. She is a special individual, and one you cannot follow without developing an emotional bond.
Angelina captures hearts because she is humble and has compassion for humanity. Her stated goal from childhood was to sing for the world and spread love and peace. I trust this will cause you to embrace her as millions of others have, and that you will continue down the rabbit hole from which you will not want to escape. Peace and love.
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Angie is basically self taught. She learned by imitating the greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. As she gets older she is saying goodbye to imitation in favor of using her own voice. She also speaks 6 languages. She's the youngest author ever in Norway based on why she doesn't wear shoes. More,,
Wonderful to see another vocal coach discovering Angelina and loving her voice! Give yourself another treat, or two, Angelina at 8 singing live on Norwegian tv “What a Difference a Day Makes”, and a studio b&w video of “I Put a Spell On You” - at 9 years old. Looking forward to it!!
Here is the link to WADADM: ua-cam.com/video/ZSfgCIGd7k4/v-deo.html
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Two excellent suggestions.
While you may think that great singers are not born but made you may want to listen to Angelina's performances on Norway's got talent and you may change your mind,
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Some singers are born great; Angelina is one of them. She was singing, decently, at age 6 and won Norway's Got Talent at age 8. Here she was 13. She was raised and nurtured by her family, and her artistic grandmother, Mery.
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Angelina is a master class vocalist and has one of the instantly loveable voices that you will ever hear she is like a skillful surgeon with vocal expressions
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She hypnotizes with singing like a benevolent siren because she is the greatest living storyteller.
Hmm seen Ren? Just saying hes a better storyteller the BEST infact! :)
@Daniel Andersson what a load of rubbish you write
One vocal coach who has reacted to many Angelina videos, stated that Angelina could have started coaching professionally at age ten.
Eagerly awaiting your next reaction.
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Vanessa!!! Thanks for your great reaction and here are two more amazing songs Angelina did !!! The first is her 2022 rendition of " My Funny Valentine" and the second is "Above the water" These are some of my favorite Angelina songs. Oh and a bonus is a song she wrote and arranged called "Shield" have fun bro. Ray
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Absolutely outstanding performance from our barefoot princess, after this performance Angelina received a tribute message from the band Queen congratulating Angelina on a amazing performance, and the guy’s from Queen gave Angelina the copyright to her Arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody, Angelina also received the Golden Buzzer and straight to the final of the show, this performance has around a 100 million views on social media platforms, great reaction thanks 🙏
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Angelina prove you wrong she's one great singer which is born not made.
I have to correct you a little when you say that great singers are not born they are made. Yes, in most cases that is true but there are exceptions and Angelina is one of them. When you hear her sing “I put a spell on you” at age, “Gloomy Sunday “ at age 7 and “I who have nothing “ at age 6 , you will acknowledge what raw talent she has. What she does in those songs can not be imprinted into a child. She has the emotion,timing, breath control and control over her voice can not be learned at so young age.😊
Angelina is the Soul of Song ❣️
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I believe you are correct... most of the time. With the exception of Angelina Jordan. She may have been born this way. *joking* She's certainly worked really hard as well. Thanks for great reaction!
I believe she has worked very hard, she has been totally self-motivated, and except for some occasional advice she is self-taught. I would say she was ‘born’ this way, and you could say that she ‘made’ herself.
Quote of the week: 😊
“Angelina's first language is music. I think her first cry when she was born was an F3 with vocal fry for 45 seconds. She didn't learn how to perfect her vibrato until the second cry.”
Hi Vanessa 👋. She sang her 1st song (in English too, it was a Whitney song at age 1.5, and yes there's a video of it). I give new Angie reactors a welcome pack, please read. She chooses all her own songs & does all her own arrangements ever since she was very young, even when she did Screaming Jay Hawkins “I put a spell on you” the B&W version, ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html at barely 9, even at 7 & 8 on NGT (Norway’s Got Talent). On AGT-C Angie made her outfit from silkscreen patterns of her grandma's art work when she was 13 back in Norway. She makes several of her other outfits for shows & concerts too. She also paints great, plays 5 instruments & speaks & sings 4+ languages, English being her 3rd. Angie turned 17 on 1-10-23. Angie is a very kind, giving, loving, respectful, humble & a big hearted Christian girl. She always sings barefoot when performing & she wrote a book about it at 9 called “Between Two Hearts” & she was/is the youngest to be published in Norway. (Angie has always been the driving force behind her dreams)
(Why does Angie performs barefoot. Please watch. Angelina gives a short little interview explaining why she performs barefoot. ua-cam.com/video/-cCLDY0CSZ8/v-deo.html) Angie has arranged over 160 covers & written 5 songs & has had 2 written for her also & she’s mastered over 10 genre’s already. One of her nicknames is “The barefoot princess of a 1000 voices” & the "Queen of jazz". Angie never sings a song the same way twice, so you could say they’ll all be 1st time reactions. Angie sings like an instrumentalist, combinded with narrative music, another reason she’s so especially rare & great. Her musicality & music intelligence have always been of the charts, (Prodigy)
She recorded songs at age 6. She was born 1/10/06. Performs barefoot after making a vow at age 6 until all the world's children have shoes. She wrote a book about the encounter and is Norway's youngest published author. Her repertoire is 170 covers and originals. Enjoy your journey
185+, she is releasing them constantly. Her first single from Republic Records, Mainstream will drop at the end of April in about 6 weeks + or - a few days, God Bless!
@@markkleckner3060 The list grows....
@@joyceuglow1767 Awesome, isn't it? We are so Blessed to get to enjoy her music, God Bless!
@@markkleckner3060Are you from NJ?
That's 10th January, not 1st October for us Brits.
You have only heard a little bit of our Angel Queen of Jazz.
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Start at her beginning!!!!
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- The Barefoot Princess -
(From her book, television and radio interviews, and podcasts made between 2014-2015. Includes excerpts from her diary made that day in 2012.)
Why does Angelina sing barefooted? Angelina Jordan is known as "The Barefoot Princess" or "The Barefoot Princess of Jazz," amongst many other names. She always performs barefooted, whether in front of a live audience or during a studio performance. The story is that while living in the Middle East, at 6 years old, Angelina came across an orphaned girl, of her own age, sitting in the street, weighing people on a bathroom scale to earn money. Angelina said to herself, "I would like to share her life for one second to know what it is like to sit alone, wet, and damp, and barefoot in a corner of the street." Angelina could see the girl's bare feet were scarred and that it was cold outside, so she offered her own shoes to the girl. Little Angelina says that she really loved her shoes, as they were very nice and she knew she would miss them. But she saw the other little girl’s need for them, which outweighed her own desire to keep them. So she insisted the little girl take them.
Angelina called her Princess, even though the girl said she didn't live in a castle, but the ruins of a building next to where she sat. After sharing their hopes and dreams, the little girl said of Angelina's wish to sing for the world, "You will become the one you dream of and when your dreams come true, you have to remember the poor children without shoes; and I will pray for you Angelina.” Later that day, 6 y/o Angelina wrote in her diary, "The world is very strange. Right then and there, I felt as if a door in my heart opened up, and it was filled with lots of lights. It was as if there was, from Earth to Heaven, a staircase. I climbed the stairs. To be able to do something for another human - it was such a big thing…hard to describe really.”
From that point on, Angelina takes off her shoes, in honor of ‘Princess’ and all the other less fortunate children of the world, who are orphaned, hungry, or in want of even basic clothing. In 2015, at the age of 9, Angelina wrote a book about the encounter, as everyone continued to ask why she sang barefoot. Her grandmother, Mery Zamani, created the artwork for the book. So at 9, Angelina Jordan became the youngest published author in Norway. Angelina has performed alongside many other artists, raising attention and helping to raise over 21 million euros and millions of dollars for children in need.
Thanks for a very nice reaction to & analysis of Angelina's masterful reinterpretation & performance of this iconic Queen song. I wish you hadn't cut off the beginning of the video where we learn that Angelina won Norway's Got Talent at age 7 & she was 13 for this performance. Now 17, Angelina has well over 180 cover songs & some originals readily available on UA-cam. But - in order to better understand her musical roots & early influencers, I highly recommend all 4 of her Norway Got Talent performances (Gloomy Sunday, I'm A Fool To Want You, Bang Bang & Summertime). And to really appreciate her raw talent, you need to watch her black & white performance of I Put A Spell On You (which she also arranged) - at age 9. Thank you. And may GOD continue to watch over & bless Angelina Jordan.
Here are links to Angelina’s four NGT competition performances…
7 years old audition for NGT, ‘Gloomy Sunday’ (Billie Holiday): ua-cam.com/video/rI6ZhRk86Hs/v-deo.html
7-8 years old NGT cut-off round, a cappella ‘I’m A Fool To Want You’: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html
8 years old NGT semi final, ‘Shot Me Down - Bang Bang’ (Sonny Bono/Cher) : ua-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/v-deo.html
8 years old final for NGT ‘Summertime’ (George Gershwin): ua-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/v-deo.html
If you don’t watch the intro and outro, might be nice to mention that you saw them.
@@dojoswitzer Good JOB DJ!! You took your recommendation an important step further and providing a link!!! 🤞🏻She actually does listen😉. Peace! 🎶
@@gottabeemee Actually, I often add links to other commenters, so the reactor can find the better recordings. (Hard to know until you have watched them all.)
@@dojoswitzer Just trying to compliment you, not to say you NEVER do.
She arranged it herself and doing that at the age of 13 is pretty remarkable ❤️ Her voice is so rich and her versatility is incredible as you will find out if you listen to more of her work ❤️ Also an amazing human being aswell if you read her barefoot story you will know 👍
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Nice recap of Angelina
Vanessa, I think you may want to change your belief that great singers are made and not born. As with every rule in life, there are exceptions and Angelina was singing seemingly since birth. You could say she learned by listening to music and there is a video of her singing at 18 months old. Many people are self taught vocalists, but I have never seen anyone so advanced at such a young age. Please read the biography I compiled for my all time favorite musical artist.
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway to her Norwegian mother, Sara Astar and her Swedish father, Gerry Christian Slattman.
Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on UA-cam. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran.
Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage.
*Why Angelina always performs barefoot*
At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are.
Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes.
Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true.
Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East. PLEASE PURCHASE Angelina’s book from her merchandise store on her official website, angelinajordanofficial
Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old.
At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried.
Musicians working with Angelina would call her the boss since she knew exactly how she wanted to sing the song and would confidently instruct the musicians. While one could say Angelina was mimicking other artists, there is no doubt she had her own style and created her own arrangements, even at this early age.
Angelina had turned 8 years old for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition to trim the number of vocalists who passed their audition, and was not performed in front of an audience.
In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang” which was written by Sonny Bono and was first performed by his wife Cher but is best known sung by Nancy Sinatra. The improvement in each performance is incredible even though there were only a couple months between them.
In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists.
When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500,000 kroner or about $80,000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”. The vast majority of the prize money was donated to charity benefitting poor children.
Record company executives flew their private jets to Norway to attempt to sign 8 year old Angelina but all were thankfully rebuked. Disney also made an offer but not accepted.
In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration.
Angelina’s family took her to United States, Brazil, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, South Korea, Singapore and Mexico among other corners of Earth, to perform for heads of state and to help raise money for charity. All before Angelina turned 14.
At age 11, Angelina recorded her “It’s Magic” album which has, at times, been in the top 10 best selling jazz albums. The album can be purchased on iTunes or Amazon.
On June 27, 2018, at age 12, Jordan performed “Fly Me to the Moon” for Quincy Jones in The O2 Arena in London. She has said that was the high point of her young career which was already in it’s 6th year.
During 2018, Angelina lost her paternal grandfather, her friend Avicii and one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. She did a moving tribute for each.
In 2019, Angelina accepted an invitation to compete in the 2nd season of America’s Got Talent (AGT), The Champions. She had, since age 3, wanted to perform for Simon Cowell and she earned his praise with her genius arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The surviving members of Queen loved it so much they put a link to it on their Twitter and allowed Angelina to copyright her version. Angelina’s family refused to sign any agreement with AGT which would give Simon any control over her career.
Angelina, before age 14, had covered more than 130 songs from 80 different artists, spanning at least 8 genres, all of which are available on UA-cam. Angelina has always made changes to each song she covers and often her version is preferred over the original. On UA-cam, search on The Complete Works of Angelina Jordan as Rusty Shackleford has put all songs in one file and has a complete playlist in the description of that video.
The pandemic hit shortly after her performances on AGT and likely caused a change of plans by her family, most notably her Uncle Michael who is her manager. Her family agreed to a contract with Republic Records in August 2020. Republic Records declared Angelina Jordan their highest priority new artist. Reportedly her family requested Republic to allow her as normal a childhood as possible and therefore have yet to fully promote her.
During the pandemic, Angelina was often seen buying meals for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles.
In November 2020, Angelina released “Million Miles” which she wrote after the passing of her beloved maternal grandfather. She dedicated the song to anyone who has ever lost a loved one.
Angelina had previously released, 3 other original songs: “What is Life”, “Oslo” and “Shield”
In April 2021, her original “7th Heaven” was released. A jazzy, danceable, inspiring song.
Angelina had concerts in Norway in July 2022.
In December 2022, Angelina performed at the Asian American Awards in Los Angeles
On 2/27/23, Angelina performed at the FIFA Awards ceremony in Paris, France, with a viewing audience in the millions.
Personally, Angelina as a great human being and her music came into my life when I needed it most. Her music has improved the quality of my life more than I can express. I now introduce her to as many people as I can, with the hope her music will do the same for others. We know once her family believes the time is right and allows Republic Records to fully promote her, she will become the superstar she has always dreamt and believed she would be.
I encourage others to use this biography to help educate others about the love, empathy, magic and beauty that is Angelina Jordan Astar and her unique music.
AJ , 13years old
Excellent her voice i is magic
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She’s pretty amazing!
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Vanessa, I believe you will see that Angelina was both born AND made as a great singer. Proof is in her first recording session in a studio at age 6 of " I Who Have Nothing". Please react to that song next to see the exception to the rule: ua-cam.com/video/RjQZKBpVaes/v-deo.html **Make sure to watch it to the end!**
Certainly Angelina’s singing at age 6 is wildly impressive. However, absolutely confounding is this link to Angelina starting at age 18 months, singing two phrases to Whitney Houston’s ‘I’ll Always Love You’ when most children are uttering their first words (someone heard a quote from her mother that much more was sung as she ran to get her phone to record): m.UA-cam.com/watch?v=VJjG68Dfr-8&t=115 1:53 to 2:10 (this is a very brief 15 second home video in the middle of a longer TV interview). Here is where you see the ‘born’ singer.
Important to note is no other members of Angelina’s immediate family are known to have any musical ability.
The remaining members of Queen were so impressed by Angelina's performance that they allowed her to copyright her version and it has been and continues to be available on several music streaming services - she also performs this song often in live appearances such as this one in Summber 2022 at age 16: ua-cam.com/video/TqMqyAi-bsc/v-deo.html
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I look forward to watching you attempt to break down Angelina's vocal tool box in simple terms..😊
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Thank you for your enjoyable and informative reaction. As a fan of Angelina and other aspiring artists, I would encourage you to provide links to Angelina's original video, and her Official and Cover channels in the description. The reason may surprise you, in that it not only helps Angelina, but it also will help your channel.
Request that viewers use those links to watch videos in their entirety, like, comment, share, and subscribe. By suggesting that they do these things for both yours and Angelina's videos and channels, both your algorithms are boosted in the UA-cam analytics. Both you and Angelina will receive greater visibility and exposure to a far wider audience on UA-cam. You will also gain subscriptions due to greater fan loyalty.
In addition, I am sure you would agree It would be beneficial for record companies to ease their restrictions on copyrights. We are beginning to compile a list of reaction channels which are supporting their artists as outlined above. The goal is to submit the lists to artist and record label management to address their concerns regarding lack of support by many reaction channels. We hope for positive results.
Again, thanks for what you do and for featuring Angelina.
Hi Vanessa. New sub here. LOVE watching your eyes as you listen to this miracle young artist. Please do yourself and us angels (nickname of her followers) a favor and dive into the journey. She's been singing since she was one and a half. In studio at 6. Her Grandma Merry is an artist and encouraged and guided her from the beginning, focusing on jazz first, then the crooner classics. She can sing ANYTHING, more pleasing that the original artists. Her creativity is off the charts. She rearranges classics like Suspicious Minds, Billie Jean, Yesterday, Yellow Brick Road and less popular songs, a fearless artist. She has several originals, one better than the next. She sounds as good or better live, in a parking garage, in her room, in her home studios a capella, with or without a mike, with or without musical backup. AJ lives eats and breathes music. She has helped raise millions for children's charities. She has covered Adele, Sinatra, Elvis, Billie Holiday (her fave), Etta james, Screamin Jay Hawkins and dozens of others. NO OTHER CHILD ARTIST has a portfolio of performances chronicling their musical growth, hundreds of performances.
Prepare for chills, goosebumps and tears. And LOTS of great fans with every detail of her young life. Dozens of vocal coaches and musicians react to her. Most singers sing to your ears. Angelina sings to your heart and soul. Enjoy
…more pleasing than the original artists…with or without a mic…
Consider also: Most singers sing with notes for your ears. Angelina sings with emotions for your heart and soul.
If your up for a wild ride, then dive into Angelina’s World. It’s the ride of a lifetime. One you are sure to enjoy and never forget. ❤
She breaks the mold, she was born with talent 👍🏻
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45 years later, the queen organization saw this and complement her on her version of how good it was. They gave her kudos thumbs up.
If someone here really wanted to learn from Angelina, I think I'd recommend earlier performances. The older she grows the smoother she weaves all the techniques in her repertoure together. Its easier to unravel when she's been younger.
And if you really aspire to follow here path, put your expectations straight. She's been singing since age 1,5 and once said she's singing 3-4 hours a day. To give an idea about the attitude required to get there - she was asked what winning AGT would mean to her and she said it would motivate her to work even harder.
Angelina’s mother has stated that Angelina makes all her own song and arrangement choices, and Angelina alone is the driving force in her music, that if tomorrow Angelina said that she wanted to stop, then you would never see or hear from them again. (We would all be heartbroken!) This is unlikely, because Angelina has said, for her, singing is as important as breathing, and her desire is to sing for the world to bring more love and happiness.
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Oh, you missed the into. There they mention Angelina was 13 yo. I for one, love the intros because besides the music from Angelina, I love to see and learn the human side of Angelina. Did you know that by the time she performed here at age 1, Angelina had been doing TV Shows and Concerts and raised millions of Euros for children in need and environmental causes? Thank you for a great reaction. I look forward to many more.
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464 views in 1 hour should convince you to do more Angelina.
1.5 views in 5 hours
3.2k views in 9 hours.
@@nikosmastrakoulis3377 12k in 10 days
You ain't heard nothing yet!
She won Norways Got Talent at 8 singing Billie Holiday acapella.
I really liked you comments for Angelina’s Version. Also I appreciate you taking the time to do this wonderful reaction. There are a lot of choices for you if you can do a second reaction. Maybe you could react to her song Seventh Heaven or if you are really bold you could go back in time to her rendition of I Put Spell on you. You may have to fasten you seat belt for that reaction.
Thank you for the suggestion 🎤
Welcome to Angelinas world. 13 yo and a pro for 5 years. At 13 yo she had been touring the world singing everywere. When US made a TV show of very very talented children they called for Angelina, later UK and Germany also did that. When one of the worlds most famous EDM musican rearanged his music for an orkestra he called for Angelina ( at 10 yo ). When Norah Jones hold a concert in Corea she called for Angelina to warm upp. At 12yo Angelina had 3 original out on You Tube + a leeked demo that was leeked before the original come out. I could go on for pages but stop here. Angelina just is on another level.
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Enjoyed your reaction thumbs up to you 👍
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113 years over here
You should listen to her original songs: ua-cam.com/video/HKK66K5u1Fc/v-deo.html
Also you should listen to her Jass performances when she was 7 and 8: ua-cam.com/video/O2bX15tYFVk/v-deo.html
In Norway, so she’s a champion so she kept to come here to sing a song if you win you get $1 million
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Angelina Jordan was 13 when she performed this song on AGT using her own arrangement. The surviving members of Queen tweeted her their congratulations for it. She started singing at age 18 months and has sung barefoot since age 6 after giving her own shoes to a shoeless girl while traveling in the Middle East with her family. Angelina won the 2014 season of Norway's Got Talent at age 8. A year after that, she recorded what I consider the magnum opus of her early career: her own arrangement of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' classic, I Put A Spell On You. I'll leave you a link to the black & white video for it. I'll suggest you arrange some cushions on the floor around your chair, to give your jaw a soft landing: ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html
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i love yourreactions while listening....
Thanks so much!😊🎤
13 when she did just Bohemian Rhapsody, her way, she recorded the song on the way there was never imagined yes 78 million days
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Barefoot, 13 years old and 6 ft tall! Golden Buzzer! Wow!
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After this performance Queen tweeted a complement on this rendition.
Great reaction. 😀New subscriber here for more Angelina. 😀
Yo can react ANY of her videos… you won’t be disappointed!!! Enjoy the ride!!😊❤
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Want a ‘short’ list from which to select for your next reaction?
Here are links to Angelina’s four NGT competition performances…
7 years old audition for NGT, ‘Gloomy Sunday’ (Billie Holiday): ua-cam.com/video/rI6ZhRk86Hs/v-deo.html
7-8 years old NGT cut-off round, a cappella ‘I’m A Fool To Want You’: ua-cam.com/video/LXknLZDoRVQ/v-deo.html
8 years old NGT semi final, ‘Shot Me Down - Bang Bang’ (Sonny Bono/Cher) : ua-cam.com/video/HCaDyiqs7Wg/v-deo.html
8 years old final for NGT ‘Summertime’ (George Gershwin): ua-cam.com/video/443pBSpx5B4/v-deo.html
Seven Remakes…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (Queen) ua-cam.com/video/qF0JV28vgLw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/dngwV0MlRGE/v-deo.html
‘Suspicious Minds’ (Mark James /Elvis) ua-cam.com/video/RTbKhkceR00/v-deo.html
‘I Put A Spell On You’ (Screamin’ J Hawkins) ua-cam.com/video/nwFloCPXzCs/v-deo.html
‘California Dreamin’ (Mamas & Papas) ua-cam.com/video/EBI7Km3z7-U/v-deo.html
‘Natural Women’ (Aretha Franklin) ua-cam.com/video/rt6KhBxiaDo/v-deo.html
‘Wicked Game’ (Chris Isaak) ua-cam.com/video/5IAMF4FDfw4/v-deo.html
‘Billie Jean’ (Michael Jackson) ua-cam.com/video/xp67k9wk2Mw/v-deo.html (a more recent TikTok reveals another rendition may be pending: ua-cam.com/video/4F-CLhToMWA/v-deo.html )
One Demo (before the original)…
‘I’m Still Holding Out For You’ (Baby Fuzz & others who later helped with ‘Shield’) ua-cam.com/video/Dv8mjCh5iiE/v-deo.html
First original lyrics…
Back To Black (Love): ua-cam.com/video/LbXUKzOxACU/v-deo.html
Five Originals:
What Is Life: ua-cam.com/video/Bv0r77KN7RA/v-deo.html
Oslo: ua-cam.com/video/R2HkKh_Cp8I/v-deo.html
Shield: ua-cam.com/video/lQtUbVKb0vs/v-deo.html
Million Miles: ua-cam.com/video/3KxvwuZ7oEM/v-deo.html
7th Heaven: ua-cam.com/video/9rLiWvwzbCA/v-deo.html
Two written for AJ…
‘Above the Water’ by TXRD: ua-cam.com/video/rpdHJJQAd9Y/v-deo.html
‘A Song For A’ by Nico Cartosio: ua-cam.com/video/Bo3mhxPM-uA/v-deo.html
Incredible style range (any genre)…
Love Is A Game - TikTok clip 2:11 (Adele): ua-cam.com/video/PXbYrvP3v4I/v-deo.html
Fields of Gold - TikTok clip 1:29 (Sting): ua-cam.com/video/muFYjl7OSFA/v-deo.html
BEST OF Covers…
‘What A Difference A Day Makes’: ua-cam.com/video/ZSfgCIGd7k4/v-deo.html
‘Feeling Good’ 8yo: ua-cam.com/video/p8kAL-sGJx8/v-deo.html
‘Fly Me To The Moon’ 8yo: ua-cam.com/video/nBGMQ9Kx9iI/v-deo.html
‘Every Time We Say Goodbye’ 11yo: ua-cam.com/video/KRSI8HmTHJA/v-deo.html
‘It’s A Man’s World’: ua-cam.com/video/HEm7tGrjIKk/v-deo.html
‘Summertime’ 10yo: ua-cam.com/video/9tIjM3RG6EA/v-deo.html
‘I’d Rather Go Blind’: ua-cam.com/video/pK8mMXQb3_I/v-deo.html
‘When You Believe’: ua-cam.com/video/uAlVzI8-5hQ/v-deo.html
‘The Show Must Go On’: ua-cam.com/video/6NJv02ot5jg/v-deo.html
‘Love Is A Game’: ua-cam.com/video/PXbYrvP3v4I/v-deo.html
‘All I Ask’: ua-cam.com/video/8gJuprckBxI/v-deo.html
‘Easy On Me’: ua-cam.com/video/Mpw5Q76hWWE/v-deo.html
‘My Funny Valentine’ 16yo: ua-cam.com/video/bWiLOnHJYxg/v-deo.html
‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’: ua-cam.com/video/nS1h1JZSoPI/v-deo.html
‘You Say’: ua-cam.com/video/OYLvTIDcmqI/v-deo.html
Good lists!
Well, Another newbie all I can say is hang on tight as you enter into her rabbit hole ,you are in for one huge treat thank you :)
If you don’t want to air the Intro during the reaction, I would recommend hearing the intro to the artist/song before you start recording, then you could even share some of that knowledge during your reaction. Thank you for you’re reaction.
If you watched the intro she tells you she's 13😊
She claims to have watched it when responding to another comment.
America’s got talent the champions you have to be a champion Redwood to be invited there
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Sweetheart.....'You ain't seen nothin' yet'......
Eu vim descobrir o quanto essa garota era incrível e espetacular depois que vi aqui no You Tube Mariha Carey e também Whitney Houston cantarem essa mesma música da Banda Queen...
A versão e a interpretação de Angelina Jordan aos 13 anos de idade é simplesmente mágica,mágnifica e de uma emoção sem tamanho!!!
Impressionou até mesmo aos integrantes da Banda Queen...
Essa garota dentro de muito pouco tempo vai ser uma das melhores cantoras da atualidade.♥