Jennifer Hudson Sings Sam Cooke, The Temptations & "Respect" in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

Nothing but #Respect for the legend, #JenniferHudson. We've tasked her with a round of #SongAssociation and she did not disappoint. Tune in on this episode as the Grammy-winning artist flexes her vocals, singing Sam Cooke, The Temptations, and of course #ArethaFranklin in a race against the clock. For more ELLE: • Ziwe Sings Madonna, Er...
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[@sydneycheyennee]

one thing about Jennifer Hudson, she can and will SING

[@ronnieyoung2075]

**SAAAANG

[@LtheGoddess7]

THE HOUSE DOWN.

[@kwesonabrams2906]

PERIODDDDD

[@AMHeileman]

@@ronnieyoung2075 Say it again for the people in the back!

[@americanindian1403]

She doesn’t even sound the same, I feel like ever since her family was killed and her career took off , she lost her soul and anointing like she doesn’t even sound the same

[@luisgonzalezramirez5112]

She should definitely be one of the singers in a Hercules remake!!!

[@mayt2191]

Yess 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@PaparazziPete]

I’m very very sure she will!

[@likeablegal1209]

And Amber Riley!!

[@thomasjallah7257]

agree!!!!

[@bigmaco903]

Jennifer, Amber Riley, Jazmine Sullivan, Jill Scott, and H.E.R.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

“This is my audition” LOL they have to make her a muse now.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

Jennifer, Lizzo, Amber Riley, Anika Noni Rose, Cynthia Erivo

[@mandalove3408]

@@SamAdamsDesigns I'd sneak fantasia in there too

[@nickbigd]

I think she may be referring to her audition for when she played in Hercules on a Disney cruise ship. If they’re smart they’ll put her in the live version too!

[@Marco-el2he]

@@SamAdamsDesigns mj rodriguez wold be an amazing add to it

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

@@Marco-el2he yes!!

[@enisspace5596]

I love how excited she is about every song and just music in general

[@deargifty]

Jennifer is just a true artist. Absolutely in love with everything about her, from the way she carries herself to her voice, artistry.

[@abeng167]

uu uuu u uu 6uuu u u u i

[@California_24]

Clearly was raised in church. That voice is for the lord's glory. SOUL in every key. Thank ya Jesus! Melanin being Great, as usual 🔥

[@kiwistrwberry82]

Periodt

[@telikaandfam]

pure ANOINTING

[@sohyangworld1544]

Belts c6*

[@djwolff_]

Yeah, I loved that too. I love that almost all of her deepest musical memories come from gospel.

[@chukwudiilozue9171]

It's criminal we didn't get to hear her sing the whole songs...

[@florentina9547]

Jen is the most underrated vocalist of our generation, I said what I said

[@DionyScharff_]

Agree!!

[@jaekgarcia9803]

How is she underrated with accolades on top of accolades for singing?

[@Drnaynay]

The word "underrated" is highly overused in KZbin comments.

[@jaekgarcia9803]

@@Drnaynay Yeh, I’ve noticed. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@whitneyhoustonstan2472]

Underrated? She has been handpicked by Aretha Franklin herself to play her in movie.

[@ninisnature]

She’s the perfect person to play Aretha

[@mickaelabaker9422]

I can't believe she is just coming on this show, she's perfect for this show

[@kyahrouse8637]

right the only reason why they prolly putting her on here now is cause of the movie

[@jessicaajuonuma7211]

She has been on the show before. I guess she's back because of the movie.

[@candyblingggggg]

4:42, “IM, HEaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAaAre

[@nadeka16]

When she was backing herself up is me everyday in the shower lol

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

🤣😂

[@duchess2412]

Yes 👏🏾

[@Jazzeypooh09]

Yessssss 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sexychocolate10049]

Right I do that to but I can't sing lol 😂

[@Msshashad]

Jennifer needs to make a gospel album. For real!!!

[@jaekgarcia9803]

Long overdue.

[@Nitaka12]

I don't know why she's fighting it

[@icyhugs]

Amen!

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

Yeeees! 🙌🏾

[@goldenlamb777]

For sure

[@brandok2015]

She needs to get to The Terrell Show immediately!!!

[@rebeccacastro2525]

YESSSS!!!!

[@jmlxvr]

I came here to say this

[@mondakindle6869]

She so needs to. Jennifer, you need to go to the Terrell Show. Like she is going to actually read this. 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@simnikiwesawula1514]

Say it again

[@DamonCahlil]

I would like to see this. Yes.

[@malihaa1207]

The fact that Addison Rae was here still baffles me when queens like this exist.

[@Zoeyskiiii]

frrrrrr

[@grace-fueled]

😂😂😂

[@jxstadri]

LIKE FRRR

[@b.b.4850]

I had to look her up. No words.

[@Theecstaticfellows]

Still baffles me 😒

[@aubriellerobinson5491]

“AND IM HEREEE” 😐 her face after she killed that!! I love her, one thing about J Hud is she gon show out without even trying!

[@zoharhaddad8729]

This the comment I was looking for 🤣 she knows she’s giving VOCALS and then just sits there with an innocent face like 🙂 KILLED ME

[@rileybraud14]

i died laughing after that love her😂😂

[@haudain5072]

No build up… just went straight to it!😩

[@gaila.9852]

Timestamp?

[@meganreynolds1085]

She's not even trying hard. wow

[@KCNwokoye]

Ms. Hudson is not only gifted with the Art of music and singing but she has developed passion so deep for it. Give her the R. E. S. P. E. C. T she deserves.

[@polloso7224]

Jennifer is one of the most powerful vocalist alive and ever, the resonance of her voice is simply majestic

[@miguelhamilton9396]

When she sang AND I'M HERE...I swear I felt a mini quake lol such a powerful voice.

[@breej69]

Lord, please have her make a Gospel album

[@karabokhanyile]

Yesss

[@cooldog4742]

I enjoyed listening to Jay Hudson she was born to be a star

[@purplebutterfly8610]

Amen !

[@jean-pierredavids9456]

Can't believe JHUD is finally on song association!!!❤😱😂😂 AND SHE HAS A PERFECT SCORE!!!

[@m0t0b33]

they should've given her extra points for coming up with them in cca 3 seconds, and only hesitating because she had to choose just one of many songs with that word :D

[@haudain5072]

Effortlessly!

[@jean-pierredavids9456]

@@haudain5072 RIGHT!!! She's amazing!!!❤❤❤❤

[@josephpetit-homme9214]

This needed to be on the Terrell show because we know this would have been on 100x10!

[@danieshateele429]

FACTS!!!

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

YES

[@VvsDonnie]

My exact sentiments

[@bilalbill2389]

The fact she didn't sing any of the mainstream songs , she has a great taste of music , we stan 👏

[@landyluevloy151]

She does this so effortlessly, as if she were talking! Before I even pressed play I knew someone like her had to have a clean score! She's such a queen. And I also love that she sang Gospel!

[@glamouree355]

literally my favorite singer, she is insanely talented.

[@prpapi2nv85]

She played Aretha but this get up she has on gives Whitney Houston vibes! 🙂

[@autumnsnow3568]

Not to diss anyone in particular, but the fact that we have so many young, moderately talented punks these days making more money and somehow selling out more shows than this woman completely baffles me. Moderate talent didn’t used to cut it. This did. Jennifer Hudson may be the most underrated singer of this generation 💜

[@ismaelm.mbaangue9147]

She sings for soul and church, not everybody is interested about.

[@kimwilliams8802]

You better tell it👋👋👋👋

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

Even in the wrong key she slays. Greatest voice of this generation.

[@ladydeviant2660]

Jennifer belting I'm Here and then abruptly stopping is such a mood.

[@sharkygoldgaming671]

I’m so happy she sang Hercules. That movie and musical has some of my favorite Disney music. Now I really want her to be in the live action Disney Hercules movie when they eventually make it. As long as the flop that was the Mulan live action didn’t ruin it.

[@JAYTofficial]

This woman is a Legend bro. One of the GREATEST VOICES LIVING

[@notyourpapi3]

can yall bring JAZMINE SULLIVAN

[@draiajackson9971]

Did she just say this is my audition song for a Hercules song!!! Omg so Hercules is happening

[@Lilyrush681]

She was the head muse on a Disney cruise ship in 2003 right before American Idol.

[@wickedwitchie8167]

how can someone have all this in one? Like we can’t compete LMAO

[@thefragile5qh5]

I know this is ostensibly about a game, but I’m just here to hear her sing!

[@Nasriyn9]

Jennifer Hudson needs to record that rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing!"!!!

[@marcosgonzales3486]

There's something about hearing people with a church/gospel background sing. Even if you not with the Lord, that still hits you. I can gaurentee that.

[@AdijahAkinsola]

I’ve been wanting this for so long. THANK YOU ELLE!

[@xtianchen7977]

I love how she just plays around so comfortablyyyy, we almost never see this authenticity in many artists

[@STREETFOODJOURNEY5]

she ate no crumbs left

[@manolodemsy1246]

Elle wanted Jennifer to take us to church and she did

[@kandyblack485]

She said "y'all better sing...girl" 🤣🤣. The range of her voice is amazing. She is the prime example of soul. No dull or bland moment when she sings. Her voice is like that one dish at the potluck filled with flavor and taken to the next level.

[@kemariemaragh-campbell6721]

ELLE .... why did it take you soooooo long to have Jennifer Hudson come on here when you knew she would have easily mastered this ???? She has done well than most of the artists you brought here. She really is the princess of soul 15/15 👏

[@yaelshan2632]

I think it’s strategic considering the recent release of her project.

[@fernzlampaz]

She's literally just singing those high notes effortlessly like it was nothing for her.

[@guwapdcfinest5868]

Her and Whitney better singers then Beyoncé no cap

[@kamross5814]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jalaaaah]

stop pitting black queens against each other

[@titlepending1302]

Facts … Ms. overrated can only perform

[@reggielanier8312]

It's the straight face after she effortlessly belts out these notes

[@pippin106]

she’s beautiful, fun personality, talented. this woman is amazing

[@barijade]

I stand by this 150%... I STAN that JHud is her own hype man. She really be hyping herself up and I live for that fantasy.

[@althly7]

Okey but can we talk about how beautiful Jen is ?? Im in Loveeee 😩🥰

[@boomkaboom95]

One of the absolute best vocalists of all time.

[@DejahS]

I need Jennifer to remake “And Im Telling You Im not Going”…

[@takiablack994]

She did sing that she was apart of the dreamgirls …

[@aziangurl723]

She won an Oscar for singing that song in Dreamgirls lol

[@takiablack994]

@@aziangurl723 PERIODT

[@breezytarantino392]

She's underrated AF ! She deserves much more....

[@makedabonsu987]

I love her talent, gorgeous personality, adaptability, fresh uniqueness. Only second to Whitney ☺️

[@ToxicWaisted]

I love this woman. She killed it.

[@alana_kw]

So talented. She also looks really adorable here. Loving the hair.

[@brendarichardson4928]

She could sing a restaurant menu and I would listen. Amazing!

[@NosiphoL__]

I love her voice so much, she's so homely

[@ricobhi]

Humble?

[@OscarPerez-kb8sb]

“and I’m HEEEEEEEEERE!” Stares deeply Into my soul

[@mtzdude31]

*Ring ring* Disney: hello? Me: MAKE JENNIFER HUDSON ONE OF THE MUSES!!!!

[@lukenydavid8105]

Jennifer's voice is amazing

[@lockheart619]

4:42 I have absolute chills. Imagine this being your child and hearing that angelic sound coming out of their mouth.

[@marieel3225]

So naturally talented

[@KeeKeeSoto]

Ok Black National Anthem 👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾

[@IHYC678]

I think she’s the greatest voice in our generation. Truly incredible!

[@ashleyharmon638]

Elle get Sammie bow wow tlc joe donell jones case Toni Braxton Tamar Braxton and Babyface Keith sweat on this game 🎶🎵💯

[@julieja16]

Finally JHud gets the proper recognition. I hope she records a gospel album. That would be amazing!

[@corysanon7084]

Love that she was singing a lot of gospel songs!!

[@auandaily]

Her TASTE in music is 🔥. Ain't no basic pop songs in here.

[@michestella]

Here face after that "heeeere" is life. Also, can't believe Respect is finally out!! I've been waiting so long.

[@MrShortM]

15/15, I'm really REALLY not surprised! Love you, Jennifer!

[@zenzenn9789]

Jennifer Hudson as one of the Muses will end the pandemic

[@chilly.bagarinao]

Finally, a true singer.

[@simsfour6670]

Yes we need Jennifer as one of the muses in Hercules

[@MissSunflower242]

We all heard that right? 2:54 PRAISE J E H O V A H! So beautiful to hear her sing God's personal name. JHUD is a Queen and a treasure 👑🙏🏽

[@francescar.s.1718]

song association redeemed itself. Jennifer Hudson's vocal prowess vs addison rae.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

I'm imagine an entire album of her singing full-length versions of these songs and TAKE. MY. MONEY.

[@mirandag3136]

Best song association round ever nobody could ever top this at all they should get Mariah Carey on this next

[@Lilyrush681]

Mariah did hers last year hen her Christmas special came out

[@mirandag3136]

@@Lilyrush681 oh yeah I forgot about thx

[@sohyangworld1544]

@@Lilyrush681 she played the song her way though 😂

[@angelm9109]

She is such a Queen and has an amazing and anointed voice she can sing anything and make it sound so powerful

[@sherryelebeauty]

I have watched so many of these, and jennifer is my favorite one of all...

[@jp6565]

i just wanna be in the room with her and when she goes "come on y'all you better sing" i'd walk up and start singing with her haha she makes it look so fun

[@poeticmeditationsbyyaffa]

She just oozes divinity in her voice…she can’t pretend with that voice my Gd! Just anointed!

[@lihlenombula5588]

her vibe is just everything and i’m here for it

[@stefanklaus1652]

When I first saw Jennifer I thought that’s the greatest voice I ever heard, and I think the same today , love you Jennifer

[@iamalwayshere8119]

She is the queen of this game right here!!!!!!!!!

[@tyreebrownart]

This is the best one in a while!

[@rbl8828]

It was so easy for her to sing HERE like wow

[@anyikamark879]

This was just such an iconic episode, thank you for this bless Jennifer Hudson!

[@1stshepherd]

7th place in American Idol! They really missed that one. Go Jen! You showed them 🤣♥️♥️🙏🏼♥️♥️

[@likeablegal1209]

I need her on the blue wall!! 6 minutes??

[@dolphinsgirl253]

Hands down the best voice to come out of Idol. Kelly a close second.

[@andreasalgado1634]

I saw Jennifer Hudson and didn’t even hesitate to know what the video consisted of and just clicked so fast! 😤😤 shes phenomenal!

[@eryberry28]

Imagine being one of the best singers alive and so underrated 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@eryberry28]

@Kay A She’s not a a secret. Everyone been knew about her since American Idol, and we’ve seen her work hard year after year for minimal recognition. So trust me, she is b underrated because people with half her talent were out here having a better time

[@Sunny-vd8mz]

Such an intelligent vocalist and performer! I love her with my whole heart... . . . . . . . . And my liver, kidneys, lungs and being. 😂❤️

[@musicalme789]

I'm sorry, but it's a hate crime how few views this has in comparison to other videos of Song Association. She is a living legend at this point, in my opinion. And she is so funny too xD

[@pedromurilo1050]

Her volume is GOALS!

[@julietbrown3906]

I can’t worth a lick; but I song all the time; I wish I could have Jennifer Hudson coach me if just for one hour. Could someone help facilitate this for me? Oh yes she was phenomenal in RESPECT! Absolutely phenomenal!

[@Kendrellf]

Imma need her on the Terrell show

[@mrs.obrien9027]

Lmao Jennifer is her own backup and hype man 😭😭 I love it

[@natashagrant6846]

This women is Whitney and Aretha Franklin in one! Amazing talent !

[@kidanygascot1410]

That's exactly what I think, and talking about Whitney Houston, I think that Jennifer Hudson will be an amazing choice for a Whitney Houston biopic as well.

[@bhagaskevin4231]

Love her since Dreamgirls. Powerful voice!

[@attentionseeker420]

Why did they give her the hardest words?

[@livia9092]

Because she queen