Fantasia At The Tonys - "I'm Here"

[@michaellynch9557]

Gurl.... Fantasia sanging like the rent due!

[@marloettien7697]

Michael Lynch Hahahaha!!! Thank you for that. Trust the rent got paid for two years after this song.

[@davionjeanty7028]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cedyced410]

I’m deceased 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@nanapearlpearl2696]

😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊😊😁😁😂😊

[@israelwhippy7538]

Lol

[@sherrijenkinsdotedu1974]

That crowd did not deserve that masterpiece.

[@christybillingsley3654]

No they didn't AT ALL!!!

[@sfardanali]

Yo, foreal!

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

You know they were racist and colorist.

[@pimpim443]

i agree. lazy m.f. they should've stand up

[@TheStorm1380]

Amen

[@theacademyofsivasamoa]

This performance still makes me emotional. It's also the reason why I was invested into reintroducing the Color Purple story to myself. I remember seeing the movie as a kid many times and growing up with pop culture references to it but never really understanding the storyline or character arcs. From this single performance I finally grasped what one of the characters probably went through and it was so resonating. Still is. Fantasia DID that. And I was so happy to see she was casted for the remake film.

[@stephaniedavis8864]

Fantasia is such a star. I’m rooting for her to snatch that Best Actress Oscar so hard.

[@deronreed2945]

ME TOO

[@RuReady115]

That would be amazing

[@Bluetown66]

Me too. She's the only singer who moves my spirit. Love her so much. Please be amazing Fantasia!!!!

[@scottcorey]

There will never be anyone who will sing this song and own it like Fantasia. She absolutely owned the right to call that hers.

[@ljm7161]

I listened to this right before I defended my dissertation today, 10/31/2023. Such a soul-stirring and motivational song for Black women. Thank you, Fantasia! ❤❤❤

[@seanscommentary]

congratulations!!! for your PhD? That's awesome

[@sheilawilliams7818]

Congrats

[@dspence1902]

Congratulations!!

[@orriwoo]

Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sweedy3333]

Congratulations doctor!!!

[@hazemcdanill8336]

After fantasia sung her heart out on this song she deserved a standing ovation

[@Bettyboop08]

Definitely. 100%. But back then everybody could sang. If she did this today ppl would be crying lol

[@barbhello808]

​@@Bettyboop08 that's not true. They didn't stand because she's a soulful singer, even though they were taken back they didn't know how to process it.... No one could sing like Fantasia back then or even now

[@ramonakemp4982]

Yes, she did. But, that walk off. Man, she was saying something

[@vineconnected5761]

Yes she did, wow!

[@hazelinemccrory1576]

You Are Sooo Right!!! I could not believe "No One" gave her a standing ovation!!!

[@francoisbessing]

When she says I'm beautiful it hits me. You can tell she had to learn to believe every word and came out victorious.

[@reginaldmoore4528]

2024 Oscar winning song and Best Leading Actress Fantasia Barrino-Taylor 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@itsnoahonfire]

I have been waiting years for someone to sing this song better than she has. It hasn't happened yet.

[@jermainecopeland232]

Jennifer had a whole choir with her and still couldn’t 😂

[@itsnoahonfire]

@@jermainecopeland232 Right!

[@goodboyfashion]

What I've always admired about Fantasia is that she doesn't just sing, she emotes. You literally see her tearing up towards the end, struggling to sing, "I'm beautiful." That's what makes her renditions different from others. She really feels the words she's singing and her delivery takes you on that journey with her.

[@lucascarter5595]

There's a reason she won idol. She's a star. She has the "it" factor. Her voice moves anyone who listens to her. She's Fantasia ❤

[@lookintothelight91]

2022 and this is still in my top 10 Tony performances.

[@cbrownatx]

same 100%!

[@debbiea4786]

Mine too! Still gives me chills!

[@Olivia-Little-Dove]

Same! Truly a spectacular performance

[@queenwifemomdaughter2970]

Yes I have some days when this is what I need!

[@elanacarter5717]

Correct!!!!!

[@shellyall12]

That's the most uptight crowd ever, in history!!.. I get chills every time I here and see her perform this song.. A Masterpiece!!!✔️👌👏👏🙏🏿🙏🏿🎶🎼🎙🙏🎤🎤👍

[@ThAtZkOoLbEaNz]

Taye Diggs was saying wow he was blown

[@Chrissanthumum]

That song means something to Fantasia.That is the best kind of performance.

[@ahmadlarnes853]

Lamest crowd EVER . This is the best Tony performances I’ve ever witnessed. Thank you Fantasia… blown away ❤❤❤😢

[@zandraj1570]

She sings as if God personally gave her this song of affirmation!

[@jmgordon3213]

He did lol

[@dnrmoore4124]

Amen

[@girlface983]

Yes He did

[@tramarpettaway7937]

Fantasia said honey I’m singing at the TONY awards. I gotta give it to them!

[@camibroad]

And leave them some for next week too 😂

[@none8726]

At the end of the day … after all of the versions … I always return back to Fantasia’s!!!

[@danielmartinez4040]

Cynthia Erivo killed it tho.

[@whisperado1215]

Jennifer Hudson this song better than anyone

[@maryl9432]

Cynthia did it for me

[@maryl9432]

But I love fantasa

[@AnthonyRizzo2]

I can almost feel all her ancestral spirits stand up to be counted as she sings! That voice doesn't come by accident. It's willful and I'm privileged to bare witness to it.

[@jorg1206]

What a great comment!

[@shanellreese6308]

YES!

[@BallroomSceneNerd]

My God, your comment is thee absolute best. It's so utterly perfect

[@AnthonyRizzo2]

Renoir Fantasia deserves to be recognized. She is so much more than a singer or entertainer. She is an educator too every time she takes off her shoes starts to stomp and wail. I've never seen such heartfelt African celebration style dancing and singing. I'm in awe.

[@bohosoul13]

Wow I was just saying that, she has an "old soul"....I hear the matriarchs speak when she sings.

[@Unjoku12]

She better get that Oscar for the movie adaptation!!

[@nikininehundred4866]

There is a movie already..

[@beenhim9229]

@@nikininehundred4866 There is movie adaptation of the Broadway musical coming out next year. They filmed it already this past Spring and Summer.

[@thomasrias9303]

Agreed

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

And performed "I'm Here" at the 2024 Oscars. Fantasia is already getting Oscars predictions and the movie doesn't come out until Christmas 2023. She is a front runner for Best Actress.

[@jehustrachan6015]

@@joshuamcdowell9745 LISTEN FROM THE TRAILER, Sis better be staring at those award shows next season

[@racky2227]

I hate when someone sings their heart out and then the audience sits there and gives a tepid clap like they too good to get up and give the person the standing ovation that they deserve!

[@GregJr9]

Music is nothing without emotion. Fantasia is magnificent at pouring emotion and soul into what she sings.

[@prettid051]

Amen to that!!

[@serpente300]

No one compares! Besides a huge beautiful powerful sweet voice

[@nataliekay100]

Jen has the attitude cynthia has the range, tasia has the power, and the passion.

[@heyrobertcarter1]

Well said!!!!

[@joycecunningham8785]

She said she felt Cellie when she played her

[@niqueyou3102]

She sung the Hell out of this song, go Tasia

[@antreecerichardson1521]

Yes she did ,over and over again I cry

[@rudaughterofzion3903]

Speak! White washed mentalities. Tasia is bomb!

[@breeyatchful]

amen- i was waitin for her shoes to come off.

[@Deezy94]

It's 2023 and "I'm Here!"....Wow, this performance is so ridiculously amazing that it still gives me chills! #Bravo Fantasia

[@Raymondcurryjr]

We don’t get talented superstars like this anymore

[@jaymoneyy4929]

Now she in the color purple movie god is good a whole circle moment 💯❤️

[@Iamdeborahbarnett]

Standing ovation…. So yall really sat there like she didn’t do a mic drop 😢

[@taariqmuhammad5977]

How did this not get a STANDING O!!!

[@RonnieStewartJr]

This movie about to be AMAZING 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@mercmerc9442]

No one. And I mean NOBODY can sing this song with the same passion as Fantasia.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Dion_Mustard]

i am sorry she's dreadful. listen to someone like gladys knight or aretha franklin then you will understand what true soul singing sounds like.

[@treyjones1958]

@@Dion_Mustard actually the people u name love Fantasia even the queen herself invited Fantasia to do many tributes to her and she sang at her furneral

[@Dion_Mustard]

@@treyjones1958 they're just being nice those other artists, trying to keep their names relevant with the modern day singers, doing it for attention etc. patti labelle and gladys knight would never have welcomed fantasia into the studio back in the 60s.

[@treyjones1958]

@@Dion_Mustard thats a big lie Gladys and Patti loves Fantasia they have invited her to do several tributes and Patti cause her baby Patti

[@TeamTasia418]

@@Dion_Mustard girl u just a hater bye u wish u could had a GOD given talent like Tasia

[@IamRocque]

Listening to her sing this in 2010 and hearing her sing it in 2024 is a full circle moment. You hear the growth in every breath.

[@TinaLoves]

I’m here in 2024 because of The Color Purple!!! Absolutely beautifully, heartfelt! ❤

[@RawJLP32]

I don’t care who sing this her version will always be my favorite

[@Rosannasfriend]

As much as I adore Cynthia erivo, I think this is still the best version for me. Tasia made me FEEL this one !

[@obibraxton2232]

Man what a year 2023 … to anybody struggling let it be known “I’M HERE” 👏🏾 The best is yet to come for you. 🙏🏾💜

[@davidoppong4051]

Beauty is within.

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

So happy for Fantasia. She’s going to get an Oscar for the film adaptation. The magic shines through even in the trailer.

[@brandonjamar]

This is still one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen.

[@queensmiley9316]

I have heard sing this over and over!!! I get chills run through me every time!!!! She’s a true performer!!!

[@69avenue]

Let this be a testament to what happens when you REMAIN the person you are. Because there will be a day reckoning you wont see coming. BRAVA FANTASIA, the 2023 remake is just as astounding!

[@Ceemoore3000]

How is the audience able to remain seated during and after such a raw and powerful performance?!!!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

She took it to church...some folks taint used to that...lol

[@kadidiatoucamara7907]

Ceemoore67

[@thagoochtookmylunchmoney8800]

Snobs have no soul.

[@reggieblack5062]

because it wasn’t good.

[@DeJhaunBercy]

Cuz this song isn’t one to make you jump it’s one that kinda just takes your body through all the emotions it goes through

[@Coone58]

Tears.This woman is an inspiration to all who have had those X's by their names.Being told you're ugly, to black,to fat, to skinny, to poor, to white, your nose is to long, to big, unwed mother, ex con, high school drop out, etc.. She stepped out on faith and said why not me. I know I have these problems and I know what people say about me, but I'm here for a reason. Sharing her gift, to lift up hearts to inspire.Glad she saw her own worth and not let folk stop her.. Yes TASIA you are HERE!

[@WenNRome]

This is THE BEST PERFORMANCE of this song...ugh, chills

[@karrionnsmith]

So glad, ELATED that this queen has taken her rightful place as Celie on screen in 2023.

[@leek6591]

Fantasia is one of the greatest singers of our time hands down! Only very few can run with her.

[@richardmayora1289]

I think of all time.

[@flazay_da]

At last Fantasia will get her proper dues as Celie in the official movie musical!!!

[@darion496]

So annoying that people didn't get up. unless its the editing... She killed that . Her voice is so powerful and it gives me goosebumps..

[@taariq1995]

+Savian Amural thats because she sings so good that you have to sit and admire her voice. (No Distractions)

[@lg7268]

Snobs

[@trona72]

Darion right... you know you got all those maga they have no soul anyway. That ending alone was enough to ask God to please forgive you for your sins

[@babycakes87rogers36]

I thought this was worth a standing ovation...PERIODT!

[@kuselwa6715]

So true

[@shirleybw]

Fantasia won the movie role as Celia. Bravo well deserved

[@velvettrose2327]

The ending and hitting that higher note 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@xitah7]

No one can put so much emotional in a performance like Fantasia can. No one!

[@ramonakemp4982]

That I'm beautiful hits hard. She never thought she was beautiful. Even a a little girl...I HAVE ALWAYS SAID SHE'S GORGEOUS

[@Eric407851]

This! & the way she has evolved over the years she is BEYOND gorgeous!! & you can tell that it comes from a pure place from within.

[@ramonakemp4982]

@@Eric407851 yes indeed. Sad that in our own community is what can mess our girls up. Most ppl are told that dark skin is ugly. I'm light skinned and my mom always said I was ugly. I have four granddaughters,all different shades of black. And we tell them they are beautiful in the skin they are in. We teach them to lift each other up. Fantasia has and will always be my girl...

[@gamingaya]

And that perfomace gave me a teary-eyed especially the near ending part. Fantasia really has the voice that could stir your emotions inside.

[@teamfantasia1707]

Make sure u go stream her latest hit enough

[@pierre598]

Agree me toooooo that part its that But most of all Im thankful for loving who I really am............................ My GOD

[@ritzginoo4678]

untouchable performance, she undeniably owned the song.

[@EricksVidz]

FANTASIA just GIVES this song a dimension that is UNREAL! #TeamTasia ALWAYS!

[@hieunguyenlethanh]

I CAN NOT WAIT to see her in the musical movie adaptation of The Color Purple this December. The trailer looks amazing!

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m back here because of that

[@TamlaMichelle]

Same! I dont go to the movies but am going for this.

[@cyrusjbeast]

When Whitney and Fantasia sing, I feel every word that they’re singing. We love an emotive vocal performance

[@TeamTasia418]

i always said Fantasia remind me of Whitney

[@cyrusjbeast]

@@TeamTasia418 nah for real, and we need Fantasia to get all the awards and recognition!

[@lookhowshegobbledthat]

@@TeamTasia418 This. It's the conviction and the personality. They really shine through in their voices. It's that church training without a doubt.

[@backdoortv2954]

The best singer in the world and the next hands down🙏🏽🦾

[@user-rc8jo7ob3n]

This fact that the closest we’ll EVER get to having this moment is this video. Imagine being in the room.

[@audreymingo6460]

Fantasia’s voice is amazing. She sings with such emotion and passion. The best, love her❤❤

[@joycecunningham8785]

I can't wait until next yr when the Color Purple musical come out and she sing this song at the Oscar's 2023...omgoodness.

[@glenishhenderson3793]

FANTASIA, is in a class all by herself 8/12/22

[@kyeseoneplenty2547]

They couldn't appreciate her. Timing is everything! Now is her time!

[@shylae2000]

I have only seen the trailer but I think Tasia will get an Oscar nod!

[@TheSpiritualsoul]

This song still years later brings me to tears. Powerful

[@artconsultantinparis]

yes you are beautiful Fantasia ! amazing !

[@momi1610]

This performance had my eyes flooded with tears in the movie theater today. Her vocal power is immaculate.

[@abi4841]

This is why they chose her to play lead in the film. WELL DONE FANTASIA I see an Oscar coming your way!

[@10scarlet]

Seen her on broadway in New York . She sang this song at the end and everyone stood up. I cried like a baby. Glad to have had that experience.

[@juliusmaloney]

This will always, always be Fantasia’s song. Always. ❤️‍🔥

[@TuscanWonder]

Yes it will, this is Fantastic Fantasia

[@fareedg6703]

saw her sing this live on Broadway. She killed it just like she did here.

[@manuelorozco7760]

+Fareed G I'm jealous.

[@nicfew]

Me too! That show changed a lot for me ! She did that !

[@aubreyillurimo]

You're so lucky

[@misstab2869]

Yes, I saw her too in 2008. I had just come back from Iraq the year before, and watching her on Broadway in The Color Purple is what gave me a true appreciation for her unmatched gift from God above. She did the same in the movie that I was blessed to be able to watch on Christmas Day. I am thankful to have the pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest vocal talents on history to perform live on Broadway and then reprise the role in the movie.

[@jcargus]

Despite being loved and strongly criticized, The Color Purple has #nevertheless been fruitful in the lives of writers, actors, lyricists, production companies, composers, musicians, theaters, graphic designers, hotels, and the list goes on and on. Fantasia, like many others, started out singing in the church where overcomers from every walk of life have often sought refuge and Godly direction. Others like Taye Diggs are visibly touched by the moment. Navigating the winds of change is not easy task and God’s love can meet us where we are to ultimately lead our souls from earth to heaven. #theColorPurpleLEADS

[@chaamahs]

Fantasia NEVER just sings a song, she puts her whole soul into it and makes every person that listens to her FEEL her emotions....

[@KaiSupremeVoice]

I love her interpretation of this.. she is venerable, strong and feels what she is singing. Which is what you need for that character “Celie” . The passion and the venerable is what stood out to me from the rest. Bravo Fantasia

[@cheriemoore9056]

Sooo Fantasia sang the holy crap outta that song and the people in the crowd looking like "oh ok you did ok".. They couldn't do better even if they lip sync the song as she sang it!! Listen Fantasia did that 💯💜💜🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ninagoertz]

No matter what it is, EVERY video of Fantasia singing she puts her SOUL into EVERY performance!!!!

[@danitawallace2358]

The color purple brought me here !

[@nashalajoy1429]

This part cause I was like this song was meant for her and I knew it wasn't the first time she gave chills singing it👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I just love her voice

[@anniesgospelmusic2083]

You done good Fantasia you tore that song up don't tell me this movie and that song don't deserve a Tony or an Oscar eternal life Color Purple is the head and it was the bomb do right Hollywood do right much love❤🎉😊

[@nickbigd]

Can’t wait to see her knock this out in the movie. So happy for her

[@beenhim9229]

She’s going to be beautiful… can’t wait to see her Oscar campaign

[@gavinsorge6970]

cynthia brings the technique, but fantasia brings the emotion. phe freakin nomenal

[@TeamTasia418]

and also soul

[@mariejames5436]

Outstanding 2024

[@dwayneparker9844]

I think they should have picked Fantasia to sing this song when Oprah was honored at the Kennedy Center. Jennifer Hudson is great, but Fantasia is in ANOTHER CATEGORY. She doesn't need two, three notes to move you ... she just needs ONE, the first one that comes out of her mouth. Period. Every single word she sings has a lifetime of meaning behind it. What a gift!

[@tyeshasimmons3826]

Dwayne Parker

[@AvalonMorley]

I think you're right. I haven't gotten to see Fantasia act (or even sing that much, either), but I get the impression she really digs in to the soul and meaning. I certainly admire Jennifer H., but I also look forward to seeing her grow as an actress (including acting songs like this one), because she has much more depth to find, if she can.

[@reggieblack5062]

Jennifer Hudson is a better everything than Fantasia thank you very much that’s why she was chosen to honor Oprah.

[@ravonteburton1754]

Reggie Black kmsl Chile bye. Both can sing but Fantasia did way better then Jennifer on this song.

[@lenr112]

I respect you're opinion but I don't in any way agree with it . Fantasia is in her own lane , period !!!

[@djayejournay1882]

This song wrecks me. Beautiful. Can hardly wait to see her reprise it in the movie musical this Christmas.

[@seriousbutfunny2]

2024. Greatness never gets old!

[@terrijohnson4852]

When she performed this live in The color purple , I cried. It was breathtakingly beautiful

[@bryantkeller9278]

This is masterful. The audience does not pass the vibe check.

[@reginaroberts6393]

she can sing anything! she rocks it every single time she gets on that stage...They should of been on their feet. Standing Ovation was in order.

[@jontreadway8087]

No disrespect to Cynthia Erivo or Jennifer Hudson, who are both AMAZING singers, but Fantasia just SELLS the song and sings it with such CONVICTION-- she was the perfect choice to play Celie!

[@blessedcrystalministry]

I love Fantasia

[@velboone6041]

Yes indeed

[@prettid051]

i agree whole heartedly

[@blessedone3605]

I agree

[@hasanitaylor3548]

To compare this version to her Broadway performance is ridiculous. It is obvious that she was asked to sing as herself in this video. Watching her last Broadway performance gives me chills every time I watch it. There is something about the way she carries herself and how there is a clear shift in her body language as she progresses through the song. POWERFULLY MOVING is how you describe the level of vulnerability and triumph she gives this song.

[@tamar8559]

I love the "realness" in her voice. You know this song is personal. It's like this was her reply when she heard what someone said about her. I get chills hearing her sing.

[@rashereemuh9573]

chills everytime..she sanging that song!!!🥰🥰😍

[@lovicebrinkman1]

She deserved a standing ovation. Felt that down to my bones. 💖💚💙💛

[@carlosadeleon]

I saw Fantasia on broadway, and it's definitely a powerful memory. There were times when the show seemed more than she could carry, and then moments where she was the only thing I cared about in the universe. But, the joy of this performance is the larger picture. Fantasia Barrino was not supposed to be here. Her life story and the things that happened definitely hurt her ability to share her art earlier/sooner/better. There isn't much she can do about that, except she can infuse all of that into this moment. Cause, one of the joys of musical theater, is the ability to turn a song or lyric into a moment. A great song in a show is never just a song, and wherever and whenever you carry that song, you carry a character, a story, an arc, or just a moment in a person's life that feels real. Fantasia ain't Celie, but somehow, when she sings her about her children, about the things she can still hold on to, about the hard and easy days, about the beauty in her that it took some hard days to finally see? That's not words on a page but an entire life she can communicate in a few minutes of singing. A friend of mine saw Fantasia on broadway multiple times and said that often she would be crying through most of the show. However, she could still communicate the character and emotion of the moment well enough to make an entire audience of New Yorkers bawl their eyes out 8 times a week. And the fact that I still cry every time I come back to this video a decade later? That's some amazing stuff.

[@Buster316]

that audience just sits there, ..she deserved an ovation.

[@shekithaevans7760]

NO ONE DOES THIS SONG JUSTICE BUT HER!! NO ONE CAN SING IT LIKE HER, JUST LIKE NO ONE CAN SING "I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU "BY THE ONE ONLY WHITNEY. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE LOVE LOVE FANTASIA!!!!!!!

[@patriciaperry-higgins6269]

And I’m back again in 2023 to get this masterpiece ❤

[@blessedandfavored9242]

Hey 2023

[@michelledumas3993]

One of the best to do it! The GOAT! It’s a shame that she doesn’t get the credit that she so deserves! Love you Fantasia. 🔥❤️🙏🏾

[@lightfootjf]

Who's on here listening to every version of this song available on repeat after watching the new movie. Fantasia is on another level.

[@CHANNEL4.08]

TO THIS DAY- in my opinion, NOBODY sang this the way Fantasia did 🏆

[@MissJ11111]

1 of the greatest vocalists of our time. ❤

[@dianemoore2962]

Yes you are and im Glad your here!