Chrisette Michele - If I Have My Way

Music video by Chrisette Michele performing If I Have My Way. (C) 2007 The Island Def Jam Music Group

[@christielincoln5727]

I really hate that she was blackballed in the industry she's really talented and I miss her music. Bring her back!!!

[@thediva.dronediaries]

The real ones will never forget her contribution to our lives forget the industry it's about how she affected us with her lyrics an voice. If she came to my city Detroit MI I'm gettin front row seats. #Fanforlife

[@Thatoneguy2684]

@@thediva.dronediaries you’re in luck she coming Dec 16

[@thediva.dronediaries]

@@Thatoneguy2684 where Michigan ❓

[@Thatoneguy2684]

@@thediva.dronediaries Sound Board at MotorCity Casino and Hotel. She gonna be there with Lyfe Jennings

[@thediva.dronediaries]

@@Thatoneguy2684 oh wow let me check into this thanks

[@tiffanyholloway2800]

She sung this so beautifully 😍.. 2024!!!!

[@ryshekia5103]

2024 and this is still 🔥

[@eddie_arcadia]

💎

[@toreytownsend4705]

I Agree With You!!!!

[@TwylaStanley]

It is!!😢

[@michaelqueen7368]

Gggggggggggfgfygg

[@tazzlady1964]

2024 and this song still gives me chills! She is definitely one of the most underrated singers out there! Let's give her her flowers! ⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@doctor_dollars]

facts i totally agree this song and a couple of forevers be hitting different lol

[@CrissHill-z3h]

@@tazzlady1964 Hmmm ok

[@garryhairston8323]

Underrated, the industry drops the ball when it comes to real talent. This lady is so gifted.

[@Storm27ification]

Facts

[@papafellow4728]

Amazing she was with Jay Z, let that sink in.....

[@michaelqueen7368]

Jhjhgghgghghhgg

[@knowyourworth236]

My husband loves this song. When we got married, we danced to it our honeymoon night. To know that he still shivers when I sing it to him when we hear it takes me back. Nine years of marriage, sixten years together, three sons, six kids in all, and three grandchildren: #BlackLove still going strong through the ups and the downs. #IHadMyWay 😉

[@Tkconnie]

Yasssssssss!!!!! #Blacklove

[@pameladavis5948]

Love it! Teamwork makes that dream work! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cptkapitan5378]

I'm a white European and I like her because she sang for Trump. God bless this talented singer.

[@Rhyme905]

damn that was kind of powerful! wish my gf could sing me this

[@iminentknowledge6713]

#inspired

[@davidturner5928]

The first time I heard this is when my wife sung this to me at a karaoke bar in the Bronx after that it was all she wrote , and by the way my wife sung the shit of this song , I still get chills thinking about it

[@geetmyster]

David Turner wow!!!!! You are a lucky guy

[@msd4743]

David Turner.......😊

[@ericashepard7088]

Love happy endings 😍

[@keithwilliams5145]

May God bless y’all real talk love is not easy to find.

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

That's so dope bro. When a woman openly and publicly adores her man, it makes him feel like Superman and there's nothing he won't, or can't do with her by his side

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

Her entire 1st album was 🔥🔥. I wore that CD out in my car to work everyday 😁.

[@RonaldLeeKiddSr]

I'm in total agreement with you Sista.. But this one is 😢❤

[@papafellow4728]

Just found her in2024!!! Just amazing

[@michaelqueen7368]

Frffgfggggh

[@lyricalknowledge4076]

2023 and still listening to this 💎 Chrisette Michele definitely deserve her flowers 🌺🌹🔥🔥🎙️🎶

[@boatdog5]

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@resilientrhonda2537]

❤❤❤❤

[@deloresnorswether7474]

You're right! She's definitely good. Would be nice to hear more from her.

[@Khami_young]

Agreed

[@toreytownsend4705]

Same here!!! #GoodDay

[@dittofeelings4797]

2019?!?! I so LOVE Chrissette. She is sooooooo underrated!!!

[@darleneharrison4601]

Definately. This is one of her songs that is soooo underrated!

[@wannasmileypop]

Underrated.... or canceled be honest with yourself

[@djkillabeedjkillabee1298]

!DjKiLLaBee!

[@traceylawoffice2667]

2007

[@papafellow4728]

2024

[@MrAntonNYC]

one of the most beautiful songs i ever heard in my life ...........

[@elleross5939]

2nd that ☝

[@dutchessbeauty8865]

Agree

[@mmwebb1935]

Anton Da Don Simply stunning

[@danellemartin9811]

I agree 😉❤

[@tanishatasby8664]

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[@tiffanyd.8660]

Chrisette was not given nearly enough acknowledgement for this more than amazing ballad. Grown woman artistry at its best!

[@ahulin49]

this track could've been bigger..but seeing her now...I understand..oh well... still great track

[@marquesneal2117]

ahulin49 I feel like if it came out now it would blow cause everybody wants old style now

[@ahulin49]

probably... still a great track..

[@toreytownsend148]

Yup!!!!!! #PutGODFirst & #GoodDay

[@ThatTV1]

Tiffany W. Right!

[@helenrobertson45321]

this song should have a billion views

[@moonwalkergal]

Not after performing for Trump.....Nice voice but she just committed career suicide....

[@kyshacummings393]

Ignorant Black folks barely supported Chrisette anyway. Black people consume themselves with music that influences them to be screwed up. Losing them will do nothing to her career.

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

+moonwalker gal Exactly! Then I see people saying this is from Obama's playlist

[@singer_x1288]

if should cost right then she jammed an got a pretty good penny

[@notthefather3919]

@@kyshacummings393 why are people ignorant for not supporting someone's music? She got plenty of support. Grammy awards. She had a viable career. Dont blame us for her dumb decision to sing for the most overtly racist president in modern times.

[@darwinfinche9959]

This whole album was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@taylordowning2533]

Yes it was

[@frederickdouglas1788]

REALLY

[@jacquelinegibson6181]

I've seen her in concert multiple times. She's awesome!

[@artbymekell2306]

I miss hearing this kind of music

[@mturner81]

me too

[@colsomemiah6095]

don't make them like this anymore

[@artbymekell2306]

colsome miah ?????

[@colsomemiah6095]

jasmine pryor: old school soul; etta james, dinah washington, little esther, big may belle, as young kid neighbors jazz lovers had vinyl and that's where i heard then above...billie holiday, sara vaughn, 40's i guess

[@anthonyburns9516]

Love to have that one special woman in my life, lay back sip on a glass of wine and plan the rest of our life together...

[@dollhouseq1530]

She is breathtaking in person! Absolutely stunning with minimal makeup, and her voice is a force to be reckoned with :)

[@glorymasekellah5378]

Damn enjoying every bit of it

[@tonygauff5610]

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[@richardhammonds8057]

braided chai she looks delicious. Tacoma Washington

[@armondatkins7120]

I never really listen to her ... But this song right here got my ass ! I dig it !

[@gotitlikethat01]

She is definitely beautiful.

[@JayeBoogie1017]

Where have I been???? Here I am complaining there are aren't any artist from this generation making slow jams....and this hit my feed......my God this is what I'm talking about !!!! And her voice is incredible!!!!!

[@coodarock]

This old brotha.. years old

[@JayeBoogie1017]

@@coodarock I wrote my comment 3 years ago fam..... it seems you missed my point. Thats ok....the song is still dope

[@C.Ellis_BMI]

This type of R&B was considered old fashioned at that time in the music industry! Ballad R&B is now unheard of! That’s my favorite song ❤

[@RonaldLeeKiddSr]

Wow That's A Huge Concern... 😢I haven't heard This in Years And Now 😞 I can't Stop Listening to it Over And Over and Over and Over 😢😂

[@jamesphillips8393]

Pray all my queens dance to this song on there wedding night

[@cedthetruth1311]

She killed this one right here!!! Boss talent for real...

[@tamarawilliams6311]

YES INDEED

[@jillbrown1884]

Sing it baby girl!

[@mr.landman6781]

It's like her voice is streaming through her eyes. Her lips are like the percussion and her eyes are the melody. I'm amazed.

[@mattykenga2755]

Woww it's your description for me, you've said it all❤❤

[@MrBrown-mw9il]

style, classiness, poise, uniqueness!!!!!!! I could go on and on with words.

[@ThatTV1]

Mr. Brown right!

[@SuperMissy37]

Yes...very rare to find. She slayed this song in every way with class

[@kevinjackson4457]

Yes indeed!!

[@melvinbrown6132]

This is grown folks music please believe it

[@sallysson]

How is she just gonna hit them notes like we're not here listening? Whew, you can't be springing that velvety goodness on ppl unannounced.

[@GabrielleEvaLondon]

Still my favourite Chrisette Michele song. Love this lady!

[@yettabonez5777]

Gabrielle Eva......Mine too sis!! I've always loved her 🤩🤩🤩

[@sexyniq25]

The note she hits is EVERYTHING!!!!!!! Love Chrisette Michelle

[@maryhill8079]

this song is the bomb...

[@MR.KNGRICO]

THE INSTRUMENTAL ALONE MAKES ME EMOTIONAL AF 😩😩😩😩

[@J.EStokes]

I just love everything about the way she sings. Like she wraps her voice around every note! Incredible talent!

[@yomiwilliams4368]

Passion unheard of.....

[@nikkidotts3687]

yomi williams YESSSS!

[@yomiwilliams4368]

Nikki Dotts 😃

[@serene_001]

I’ll be your woman, if I have my way...

[@philosophicalgamer2564]

Passion unheard of 🧽🍍

[@jjpaige1018]

🥴😩

[@donnadarrah4432]

Chrisette kills this # song her vocal range is awsome !! Go Girrrl.

[@silverback4580]

I absolutely love Chrisette Michele’s voice. It puts me in a trance every single time, especially if I’m dealing with life issues.. I find that balance when I listen to her.. Such an amazing artist..❤

[@ceecc3108]

That very last note hit different. It's just magical bliss.

[@papi_manny]

I haven't listened to this song in years.... I did not realize how much I missed it.

[@RonaldLeeKiddSr]

I'm in agreement with you Sista 😉

[@PrettyNeeNee]

Huh she sung the hell out this song....goosebumps

[@dashaworldshante3670]

I WAS A CHILD WHEN THIS CAME OUT SO IK ALL THE WORDS BUT TO UNDERSTAND IT ! Lord bless this woman!

[@chefloves1248]

Chrisette is a CLASSIC beauty! Love her sound!

[@lotuspie.]

💖Lyrics💘 You're who I desire, you light my fire With every kiss, you take me higher Feeling like your lovin' I just cannot resist There's something that's makin' me hold on There's no one I'd rather share my good lovin' with But I promised I'd wait till I'm ready for this One day, we'll make love, passion unheard of I'll be your woman if I have my way We will see Heaven, lovin' together We won't stop ever if I have my way I love your touch; it makes me crumble I'm in love so much; look what you've done Please, don't whisper anything else in my ear My body, my heart, and my soul is high Let me find the strength to get on up outta here 'Cause, one day, the way we feel will be all right One day, we'll make love, passion unheard of I'll be your woman if I have my way We will see Heaven, lovin' together We won't stop ever if I have my way I love you, no doubt about it I won't change my mind Love's so true If I had my way I will make love to you One day, we'll make love, passion unheard of I'll be your woman if I have my way We will see Heaven, lovin' together We won't stop ever if I have my way One day, we'll make love, passion unheard of I'll be your woman if I have my way We will see Heaven, lovin' together We won't stop ever if I have my way

[@joannephilbert7793]

Thank you very much.👍

[@seremg6471]

2020 Who's here ? 👌🏾✌🏾💯 her voice

[@Loverlovelife]

i remember feeling this way about someone

[@geetmyster]

Danny D me too

[@aminah761]

Danny D yessss

[@DeAndreFlyboi]

I love everything about her. Her songs are so addictive. She is very underrated. This video should have way more than 3 Million views after all of these years

[@naimahthomas1035]

DeAndre' Flyboi I agree with your comment 100% :-). Chrisette is one of my favorites on a short list of real RnB artist.

[@hazelrobinson-vaughan3424]

“I totally Agee l♥️♥️♥️ Her”!!!

[@jewelofaries]

"Let me find the strength to get on up out of here." This is one the best and romantic songs of the early 2000's. I couldn't get enough of this song or this video. The lyrics and this vocal made a fan of hers for life. PURE CLASS !!

[@canihelpyou9067]

shout to terrell and his show for reminding me of this absolute gem! this was on repeat back in the day.

[@RonaldLeeKiddSr]

It's on Repeat Right Now 🤫🙌🫣😉

[@rdenisedb]

Amazingly GIFTED VOCALIST.......the industry need to respect her shyt...like Ms Badu once said............KEEP goin Chrisette.........GOD GIVETH.......n no man nor woman can take away.................beyond underrated...............SMDH.......one of the talented singer out here...............the voice control gives one goosebumpZ......................WOW!!!

[@yolondajohnson1225]

Still listening 2021!!!!

[@Oliviaisnice]

She has a great voice. She is definitely ahead of her time. She reminds me of a singer back in the 1920's.

[@BDizzleNY06]

Ahhh this song takes me back to the Myspace days (summer of 2007) when Chrisette was pretty much a new artist and she did several shows around NYC to promote the album. Seeing her perform this one live blew me away and I was into her music ever since.

[@BOICRAZYTV]

I went to one of the shows in 2007. Even though i was only 9, I was a fan. Still am.

[@raynacoston9468]

Win first heard this song I fail in love all over❤

[@richards.monroe8668]

I hear you. I love Chrisette Michele's music, too. I saw her once in 2009 when Fridays At Sunset was at Kanawha Plaza, and her performance is amazing! Her music is undeniably beautiful and bewitching like the Sirens of Greek Mythology, and that's what I love about it in the first place.

[@birdie4223]

Anyone one this is DOPE🎉

[@adayahisrael7224]

This one truly a BANGIN CD. Every song was fire 🔥. Sis we need more music from you.

[@perryjessicaporter7477]

Agreed 💯

[@RosefromPittsburgh]

i remember when this first came out, where I was, who I was with, and what I was doing....I loved this song from the first time I heard it. 2007

[@aadeiquaye1058]

me too lol. i was 14 years old and loved it ever since. ❤

[@RosefromPittsburgh]

LOL...I was 27 years old and the person I was with when I first heard it ended not liking him at all, so every time I hear this song it reminds me of him and I laugh...lol

[@yettabonez5777]

Rose Pitts.....I still remember too!

[@destinixshakur]

I was in middle school this sounds about right

[@hudsonboyd3498]

I was like 7 or 9 when it came out im 20 years old going on 21

[@chilichickSantaFe]

If you weren't singing at the Inauguration I would not have known about you. Now you show yourself to be woman with a backbone. Thank you for being strong, creative and sharing your beautiful voice for millions to enjoy.

[@eugenejackson7932]

She is just amazing I love all of her work I do hope one day she’ll be back it’s a shame to waste great talent

[@santisebastian769]

This album is thee album🔥🔥 I have yet to hear anything lately that can even compare to all this

[@jamesphillips5281]

I can see my future wife singing this to me as I lay in my bed manifesting her thank you father god in advance for someone so beautiful inside and out. We will be one day sure enough. Patiently waiting for you my love ❤❤❤

[@williamthomas6351]

I remember listening to this song with my girl lol now my wife she always sing this song to me I let her had her way now we are married 😂😂😂

[@ThatTV1]

William Thomas congratulations!🙏💯

[@charita0622]

Congratulations and many years of remarkable blessings coming your way. 💙✨🎼

[@wildbillbaccwoodsgladiator276]

William Thomas brotha there is this sista I know the God has made for me but like most women she has been hurt and we are supposed to be going to slow...it’s killing me because I can’t get her to know this is real

[@missshawn9159]

Aw

[@MsDeeization]

@@wildbillbaccwoodsgladiator276 I pray that the Lord gives her a wake-up call ... sooner rather than later. You pray for me as well. I'm ready and waiting for mine ... whomever he might be.

[@adoris864]

I love her voice. I don't know why she's not a bigger sensation in the industry.

[@noreentony561]

So much talent.. and so underrated. Such a unique tone in her voice. LOVE LOVE

[@ashleygarris6574]

This song was on repeat so much back in the day. I forgot about this song until she was on The Terrell Show. Brought back so many emotions and memories. I love your music!!

[@bronxbully6261]

This was 2007 right

[@luckynewton3163]

In my feelings now this song does it all the time 🤗😩♥️

[@carlhoward6920]

This whole album is a classic. Especially when she sings "Is this the way Love feels?". There should be a remix done by her and a few of the new artist like "Muni Long", "Doja Cat" and the wonderful "Mya". When I heard her sing "Casual" from her first album I knew she could compliment Chrisette's music in a classy way. Why is this not on the radio today????? These ladies know how to talk about being intimate on the highest level

[@BeeEaszee]

Chrisette Michele is one of the most amazing artists this world has ever seen... Live she's even more talented... Chrisette's lyrics reach down into the soul and resurrect feelings that you never thought another person could possibly put into words b/c it's exactly how you feel. God bless this prolific singer, who's musical passion burns as bright as the stars. #myvocalcrush This song speaks volumes smh

[@ShyChiLady]

Beautiful voice and she's GORGEOUS!!!

[@loveloveyoume]

Such a classic album! Talent and Artistry

[@MAZE2766]

I'm here after listening to her on IG talking about love and sex. She said this song was about abstinence. Beautiful ❤️

[@BrianStewart-c4s]

Timeless, breathtaking, classic, love her voice.

[@geniadionne452]

I ❤️❤️❤️ this song, especially chilling and sipping on my 🍷🍷🍷

[@nikki19820619]

genia black yessssssssssssssssssss lmao

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

This song still gives me chills...

[@chuckmunch3627]

I am in love with the passion inside this woman!

[@tinareese7174]

Is that right....

[@chuckmunch3627]

+tina reese OMG!

[@chuckmunch3627]

+tina reese what are the odds?

[@ms.amandashealthsong4296]

This song will never get old. I love Chrisette Michele and the uniqueness of her voice is amazing! There's almost no warmer feeling than good music!

[@roshundaforeman6338]

This song touches the soul when you have that right person. Woooo 💃🏽❤️

[@dayum_mi]

Her voice makes you feel every last word of this song. #chills

[@scoobertscoobydoo8879]

I remember when my ears were first blessed with this woman's voice..Fell in love instantly and bought her debut album the week it was released.❤️❤️ 👍👍

[@carolynlynch8297]

I could listen to this all day! I never get tired of hearing this song!!!❣️❣️❣️❣️ 2:48

[@deloresrawls9422]

Same here

[@teetoceemos]

Phew...... thank you Ms. Michele for this timeless joint. Loved it then, love it more now, it's aging perfectly, you are a star. Love you always!

[@sarahfina1966]

I never get tired of listening to this song.

[@r.houston2563]

this song so beautiful and her voice just takes you there

[@Velvet_Rosee]

This song is powerful and EVERYTHING. I can't believe I'm over a decade late. What the heck.

[@deanmunroe4225]

Chrisette Michele is endowed with the of singing. I have never heard or seen a song so beautifully composed and performed...

[@carlosbright9615]

I am still listening to this song, July 29, 2019. They use to play her music a lot on WHUR Howard University radio station in Washington, DC. She is a beautiful and talented woman.

[@KnowTheLedge888]

A completely overlooked artist and vocalist.

[@Lalabean65]

She is a heavenly soul sweet and warm I love Chrisette Michelle ❤️❤️❤️

[@Decole1]

PURE TALENT 🎉💥🎉

[@danielleroath6376]

She is absolutely beautiful and the lyrics speaks for itself. She is as good as Jill Scott can't find soulful women like this anymore.

[@staceysmith2576]

This song makes my soul cry. It’s so deep and heartfelt it makes me long for this kind of love. I wonder who the 1.4k people are who didn’t like this song are!??

[@1stsarge303]

I love this black woman and this song!!!!!!!😭😍🥰

[@beverlyjones1933]

I saw this fabulous sultry songstress in person and when I say she blew the roof off the place 💣 💥 She sounds just like her recordings. Worth every penny 💜

[@yvettegreen8234]

Sultry Soul singer that truly don’t get all the props she deserve.. her voice is love

[@beautifulthoughts916]

this is what love feels like

[@Gee1720]

Chrissette got people buying engagement rings from this tune. A powerful, timeless classic

[@kimmiet.8962]

This song doesn't ever get old. Her voice is just as amazing 😉 in person 🎶🎵

[@ninabanks3725]

This is soooo sweet SHE has a voice that's naturally sweet,soft, lovely addicted sort kind of way. Thxs Rick Ross for featuring her on one of your albums it made me say THATS HER!!

[@tstormcarter9046]

I listen to this everyday. It would be nice to listen to it with someone special.

[@michellebuford5457]

She did her thang with this song

[@nikiabrockington1941]

Not to many people are mature enough to love this way

[@lilmamaaj18]

I found this song after YEARS of searching for it😌😌

[@bjdavis0128]

My favorite Chrisette Michele song of all time!

[@mrjimmie1952]

Happy Birthday Chrisette Michele Payne (born December 8, 1982)

[@lenard6910]

This song is an instant classic.

[@shawntellilly9116]

Floss the mack skit brought me here, beautiful song.

[@vmfleming1]

EPIPHANY....! I See What Could Be A Great Duet Between Chrisette Michele & Mariah Carey! There Is Just Something Dynamic When Females Do Duets Together...And With The Texture Of Those Two Voices Together.....Perfection At Its Peak...A Vision Of Love!