Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me (Drum cover) by Kai Jokiaho w/chart

[@victordiez7772]

Wow....Kai Jokiaho...one of the finest musicians anyone could find around. Technique, taste, musicality, groove, sound, feeling, heart, ... What can i say more? One of my favourite drummers and an excellent example of what hard work produces. Congratulations!!! Top player

[@KaitsuDrums]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH Victor!!!!!! I'm speechless :)))))))))

[@kimros67]

I AGREE!

[@williambaker2963]

Victor Diez HIS MOVE.IS SO CASUAL.

[@bostonkane110]

i know im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me!

[@finnesteban2313]

@Boston Kane instablaster ;)

[@richievital2658]

I was born in the 70’s and i grew up listening to 80’s music and I know Chaka Khan but I was today years old when i 1st heard this song and I’m loving it. Thank you Kai for this!🫡

[@sicariiavantgarde1873]

Best cover I've heard thus far. Clean, crisp and to the point.

[@1rewd133]

This^ Very nice.

[@Tomgroovin]

Note for note!

[@kimberlywilliams2905]

You sound so awesome. Real music bring it back.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Kimberly :)

[@kimberlywilliams2905]

You are welcome

[@curtiswilmore1611]

DEFINITELY in the pocket!!

[@crcsoon]

Please take a bow Sir. Standing Ovations are in order. BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank's So Much Ralph 🙏

[@HaydesGrooves]

Couldn't have played it any better. Love it!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Haydes!

[@charleswilliams8248]

Yeah man, grand slam!

[@tommybasham-oo7qf]

You sir are one hell of a drummer, sounds great, good job!!!

[@kyleshipton]

Wow.. great attention to detail. Played the Ferrone's part perfectly. Kit sounds great too.

[@vulimailincoln]

I really can't get over this video. I think i've been watching it for three years now. Still blows my mind. Thank you very much!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks for watching it over the years!!

[@BazzerObama]

What can I say, it's got it all soul, feel, funk, timing ,technique.........bravissimo

[@nicovink0609]

Your drumming is always more than the sum of the beats, the fills, the chops and ‘plings’. That’s why your drumming has that special and authentic extra!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Nico for the kind words!!

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Dude! Straight up the best youtube cover i've ever seen. Pocket man! But that fill at 3:35 that goes over the bar... Tasty as hell. Ferrone is a monster. Beautiful job

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Andrew! I really love Ferrone's pocket and it's my blueprint how I want to sound.

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Certainly a good guy to check out! Love Porcaro and JR. Woefully unfamiliar with Ferrone. Also Carlos Vega is a guy i'm looking to investigate. Take care!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Add Steve Jordan to your list :)

[@AndrewRooneyDrums]

Will do! Haha.

[@ameliasophia1]

Ferrone is my all time favourite

[@alexcook2455]

Cant stop watching this cover! What a groove!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Alex for the compliment!

[@brandonlaws6636]

Once again, great. 👏 One of my favorite Chaka tunes. Steve Ferrone! Thank you for doing it justice.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Brandon!!

[@musicbizdc]

He got that foot! Killed it! 🥁💪🏽

[@horacejones7393]

Absolutely killed this drum cover!! Keep up the fantastic work Brother!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Horace!! :)

[@edengarden8815]

The beauty of musical chart reading with the added bonus of loving what you are playing.. yesssssss!

[@kilawattkidd]

EXCELLENT! That snare roll from 2:57 with the concluding bass thump was a perfect mirror image. Actually your whole playing was. Very impressed.

[@baknbiznezz2136]

This is my favorite Chaka Kahn song....GREAT COVER!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Henry!

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

That was excellent. I'm in my room jamming. 👌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾❤

[@johnspencer772]

An Excellent job!! I, too, really did love Steve when he played this and on others. You absolutely nail this!! Yes, and note to note... And more importantly -- feel!! It's there!!

[@csmiley6704]

The groove is so immaculate and the toms sing gracefully

[@66chubbs]

Hello Kai, you and a couple of drummers have inspired me to try drumming out, as soon as I'm in the position i will purchase a set of drums, i have no training at all but at 53 yrs old , the inspiration is to heavy for me not to try, big THANK YOU Kai...you rocking me to sleep tonight, I have seen some of your covers and I must say you are the bomb brother, keep inspiring people such as me....👏👏👏👍...watcha gonna do for me..😁😁😁

[@TheJohnnyChas]

Absolutely perfect! Steve would be proud...

[@twintopper8659]

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOUR GROOVE, SO VERY COOL!! THANK YOU!!

[@henrycampbell930]

One of the best pockets ive ever heard

[@saxy2399]

Man talk about a solid, in the pocket drummer.. GREAT JOB !! Kit sounds AMAZING LOVE IT !!

[@BazzerObama]

Excellent playing.............absolutely spot on

[@danielducksworth2585]

that funk though! I had that stankface on. killed it my man!!! keep it coming!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Peter!

[@BassTromBen]

Man, I’ve been listening to your videos for a while today. You really do an amazing job of copping the vibe of the original artists! So much fun to watch and even more enjoyable to hear. My closet drummer side is geeking out pretty hard on your playing, Kai.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much!! I'm a closet bass player who likes all the funky bass players, like Will Lee, Joe Dart, Bernard Edwards, Larry Graham etc :)

[@johnmacleod7310]

Absolutely solid in the Grove. Nice touch.

[@johnrobinson4965]

3:59 …. I think you nailed it brother!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯

[@twintopper8659]

A BIG SMILE THE WHOLE WHILE 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 I CAN'T RESIST THIS VIDEO, LOVN YOU

[@odeskoo]

Mr Ferrone would b proud 👍

[@Thee_Upper_Echelon]

I'M HERE IN 2021....AND YOU ARE PLAYIN THE HELL OUT OF THIS!💖💖💖

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Emily!!

[@pinkist22]

Keep it funky brotha!!!!! I love it

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks :)

[@teodolynda1643]

Grandissimo Kai! Much love!

[@adeanmaggott8221]

absolutely love the song choices for your drum covers......

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks, always trying to think good songs to cover but it's not easy :)

[@danielcutting2796]

I can't enough of this song, nor Chaka. Very centered your groove is. That looks like a glass cabinet full of snare drums! Joy

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks! Steve Ferrone, the original drummer is the Best!

[@danielcutting2796]

Steve Ferrone's playing on the album Chaka (1978) is simply amazing. That entire album is worth transcribing.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Yeah it's one of my favourites too :)

[@theobaldbonaparte]

I always love drums and when I hear good drumming i am happy you are a good drummer.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank You!

[@theobaldbonaparte]

You kindly welcome

[@kimberlywilliams2905]

I love it ... just chillin and listening to your music

[@KaitsuDrums]

It would be super great if it was My music :)

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Jeffrey would be proud of this groove! Tight song playing.

[@DDandrums]

Thanks for introducing this fantastic track to me

[@twintopper8659]

You might of killed that effortlessly , so friggn COOL!!

[@PerryLJames]

Fantastic playing on all these tracks Kai. A pleasure to listen to and watch

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Perry!

[@jeromebaker9906]

Absolutely fantastic. I'm also a drummer and love Chaka, Steve Ferrone, and John Robinson.

[@Dunkaroos248]

Look at all those snares!

[@BeatDigger]

AMAZING DUDE!!!!!! LOVE THE POCKET... CONGRATS I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR PLAYING!!!!

[@stevenreichertart]

Love it! You nailed all the fills and change ups. Great song.

[@deweyveer7123]

good solid drumming great sounding drums timeless awb classic by chaka!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Dewey Veer Thanks Dewey!

[@n1zw]

WOW! Awesome drumming Kai and you are, as we say the U.S. putting it down aka throwing down. Again just Awesome.

[@renesalazar905]

Very much appreciate that you cover note-per-note, lick per lick. Can count on you to break it down in a most correct and authentic fashion, thank you! By the way, I completely freaked out as a ten year old kid when I discovered funk- Average White Band, Cut The Cake album featuring our favorite, Steve Ferrone. Oh, my gosh I went bananas. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Rene! It's great to see Steve touring with John Mayer! He still plays great at the age of 71, soon 72.

[@darkchild5]

Man you funked up a classic even more....I love it!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Day Ja Thank you for the nice words!!

[@darkchild5]

You're one funky dude ...stay soulful!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Day Ja Thanks I will! Check out my other videos, you might find something else you like :)

[@williambaker2963]

Day Ja RIGHT ON

[@DonalBowens]

I love your playing man. Amazing precision, tone and groove.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Donal!

[@kevinmartin6524]

Nice, funky, great feel a pleasure to see

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

Great, one of my favourite records.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Chris! Great album for sure!

[@alberttwo68]

VAU!! Teit sen loistavasti! Kiitos paljon Kai!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Kiitos paljon Albert! (Thank you very much Albert! :)

[@musicaebateria8743]

hello KAI, my name is Gilberto, I'm Brazilian and I really liked your videos, I really like the musical styles you chose. I would like you to play another one from chaka khan, is not nobody. hugs.

[@anselmocarlosspinelli9355]

Eu acho que vc está se referindo ao clássico " Ain't Nobody", de quando a Chaka Khan era vocalista da banda Rufus.

[@ibrahimuss]

excellent work! awesome drummer!

[@MrBkj1965]

You nailed it man! Great job! Being a big fan of Steve Ferrone, I learned this song when I was much younger. Nice work!

[@SigmaSounds3418]

You nailed the intro dude

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks!!

[@kalania14]

That song has such a great pocket and you sit in it very well.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Kalani!

[@yndour]

I've gone through a bunch of your covers and you deliver. Pocket and arrangement 10/10 on both counts. Great stuff

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much Joseph for checking out :)

[@yndour]

@@KaitsuDrums Thanks for sharing

[@tonythundersmith6287]

Kai thanks so for posting and the transcription. Keep it up. Best

[@johngold1849]

That was perfect! I wish I had the discipline to play it straight. Great job.

[@66chubbs]

KAIIII....you did the damn thing my man....gheemoecree.....blaze it babyboy

[@robertedmead3684]

Soooooooooooooooooo Funky a pleasure to listen and watch keep up the good work.

[@eharrisist]

I like...great job!

[@1rooey]

i love this, great beat, great sound from your kit too

[@philipmyers583]

Correctly played.....pocket big enough for all of us to get in...I'm a bass player myself....I can't count how many times multiple drummers have simply over played on this tune....Great job...!!!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks so much Philip!! I still haven't played this song with anyone except with cd....but would like to :)

[@66chubbs]

Good morning Kai, stopping by to start my Saturday off with some of your mello cover jams brother, rock out brother...😁👍👍

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks Kevin :)

[@scottyrockmusic]

all great Kai. but the hi hat is swinging so good. what a fantastic feel

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Scott!

[@alexandrepiccina]

nice playing, and that’s what I call a respected snare locker!!!!! shiiiiiiitt.

[@souldeep808]

Kai you are amazing. Versatile and clean AF. Every video is so amazingly close to the original. Solid work bro!

[@rileypearson1074]

the fricken hi hat in this is fire

[@vincedelapena]

Damn, you sure can lock a solid groove.

[@The02wooley]

Excellent playing

[@johnd2371]

Another fine performance!

[@Jamminn555]

Fantastic groove and playing, Kai! Super funky and tasteful. Thanks for posting!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@noahjohnson9863]

KaitsuDrums you're really good man

[@petersonalkintor4266]

KaitsuDrums excellent excellent excellent......

[@kaseyhenry4152]

Nice job, you straight bad ass with those drums

[@betomedeiros969]

Perfect! Nice!Yes for me !!!

[@outtayardstudio]

Really nice.captured the groove perfectly..

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks outtayard studio!

[@50sgal]

I absolutely love this. I love this song, and I was curious what was on youtube regarding this song. I am very happy to stumble upon your video. My husband is a drummer, and I have a deep love for songs with awesome drums. I listen and watch you play this all the time. It was about time I commented here. My husband is also impressed! I have subcribed. Love your videos.

[@KaitsuDrums]

+50sgal Thank you very much!!

[@bethh604]

Love the ghost notes before 2+4. Nice sound

[@baknbiznezz2136]

Excellent cover!! 🙌🏼💪🏼

[@EmirSaleh]

Dude....you're GOOD.......Like the sound of your Kick

[@pattifanalwayz]

You killin it

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks very much :)

[@pattifanalwayz]

Have you ever tried the Ohio Players “ I Want To Be Free . “

[@donniejamesrio7719]

Tasty stuff man, you are a great drummer.

[@Williamkurk]

Bravo!! Super duper solid! Great work!!!

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank You :)

[@pekkapaakkari1549]

Moro Kaitsu ja kiitos todella selkeästä soitosta! Sanoit, että pääsis lähelle Steve Ferranon vetoa. Mun mielestä sä vedät tiukemmin, me suomalaiset ollaan varmaan niin kurinalaisia ja tarkkoja! Kaikki sun tekemät coverit saa biisit kuulostaa jotenkin paremmilta kuin alkuperäiset. Voisit ihan hyvin olla vetämässä vaikka Baked Botato klubilla.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Kiitoksia kovasti Pekka! Mahtavaa että oot pitänyt videoista! Näissä on mun videoissa on rummut miksattu vähän kovemmalle kun levyllä ja se varmaan vaikuttaa että olisi tiukempia vaikkei olekaan :) Kiitokset!

[@mzurilovebeautyfragranceslove]

FANTASTIIC!

[@davejones4073]

Wow amazingly sounds good 👌!

[@airzillarocks]

Dude, killer pocket, vibe, and groove, well done brah...

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thanks :)

[@tonylancer7367]

Those 16ths remind me of Jeff. Can't reiterate enough how really excellent you are Kai, solid pocket.

[@KaitsuDrums]

Thank you Tony again :))

[@rayaanjarley1]

Hi Tony, i was thinking that same thing now!! how would Jeff do this track?

[@nancygarcia1323]

Thank you ❤sounds great❤❤

[@psantos71]

Nice very clean.

[@marvinmcmiller6238]

Truly!! Awesome!!!

[@lazarogurgel6482]

Parabens amigo, deu até saudade da época em que eu tocava bateria! Saudações!