Hannah Williams & The Affirmations - Late Nights & Heartbreak [Audio]

[@hannahwilliams9430]

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments and support for our original song. Obviously we are ALL delighted that No ID played this to the man himself. Big love to you all xxxxxxxx Hannah Williams xxxx

[@martabaskins2292]

Hannah Williams Omg had to find this song after I heard 4:44! It's amazing!!!!! I'm playing on repeat!!!

[@LynnLee-fs3dp]

God (and Jay z, lol!) blessed u Hannah with this 'good look' hannah! Ur good, and ur hard work payed off big time!

[@Runzu87]

This is a gorgeous song! I'll definitely be looking into getting some of you and your band's music now. 🤗😍

[@fr7455]

Hannah Williams I love this song. I'm glad I got exposed to it through 4:44. Your voice is amazing.

[@msmonicasmith9465]

Girllllllllll,you did that!!!I love your voice.You made that song stand out.

[@raystroman4473]

Lmao I ain't even gonna lie when I heard the sample I thought it was a black 70's woman with an Afro singing this Hannah girl ain't bad

[@Delta-Noir]

Ray Stroman you're half right. Kim Burrell is on here too

[@Delta-Noir]

Not here but on 444

[@tarikgregory8261]

Ray Stroman Right. I thought it was a group from the 70s. Imagine how shocked I was when I found out the song came out in 2016

[@KDash2012]

RIGHT! Just proves that there's still hope for soulful music. This song is more and more captivating each time I listen to it!

[@darkkooper1]

J White every time!! it just gives more and more

[@anelka10]

A white person from Hampshire, UK sang this, I am shocked. I thought it was a black woman singing from the 70's or something. Dope sample

[@kasino7132]

Smithy18 there is a lotta of blue eyed soul in the U.K. 😁

[@sk8ter1409]

Sounds like Adele too lowkey

[@force5926]

Yeah, I noticed that. lol

[@force5926]

Look up Karise Eden, even though she's from Australia.

[@lesleycooper8966]

going all the way back to Dusty Springfield and Lulu. British singers, both black and white are the truth .

[@TheAndrewj96]

Dude. I thought this was a black soul singer from the 60's. ...Holy fuck.

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

HAHA! SAME!

[@mrkillums8219]

Randy G death grips

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

yes. big fan

[@bigced63]

Me too! Thought it was early Chaka Khan ha!

[@blackberries1269]

Me too

[@FF-iz4su]

One of the best samples I have ever heard of

[@ChicagoStyles23]

check how i flipped the stylistics "Stop look listen" on my song "Get away" !

[@kellyifill7493]

Check out " forget " Joe budden

[@ItsDigits]

It's a song, not a sample!

[@sizzlegd]

@@ItsDigits he means Jay z version

[@ms.x1669]

And the sample fit the message of the song

[@abizzlegaming4014]

The best sample used on 444 hands down

[@taecarter1123]

2KAngryGamer • Damn Right!

[@_konu]

I think its the best sample ever

[@PatternRecognitionNotRacism]

@@_konu I also think its the best sample ever. I legit think in 20 years I will still have this shit playing in my head.

[@_konu]

@@PatternRecognitionNotRacism exactly. it's the song that's never too old to listen

[@russellmathew8119]

hands down alla hands up

[@toons8157]

The whole time I thought 4:44 was sampled by an old school artist only to find out it was an artists from this generation. She has a phenomenal voice and I'm glad I found out about this group thanks to Jay Z. Already listening to their albums and they are amazing!!

[@dansehyanou6827]

Some of that is true. Nina Simone.

[@RayhanFUT]

nice pfp. pinata is dope

[@Mystic10x]

same i thought it was an old r&b song

[@jonnyp9659]

3:24 "my god that's fucking gold"

[@Afamefuna]

THE SAMPLE IS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOLLLDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@hgaston66]

jonny p yes lawd!!!!!!!!!

[@Delta-Noir]

jonny p man. Where is this type of music at today! Mainstream artists I mean. No I.D. is a genius for this

[@normbeats6618]

soo fucking niccce

[@skeezytv1]

Dralen November it came out last year

[@noblesuki6476]

4:44

[@Delta-Noir]

NobleSuki it brought me here. This song in itself is phenomenal

[@micahrobinson7222]

NobleSuki thats wat i said

[@BMG12366two]

555

[@Afamefuna]

No iD a genius for sampling this

[@omololuolalekan]

I cannot believe music like this is being made in 2017 (2016 but whatever)! When I heard it on 4:44 i was so sure it was some 70's soul sister singing. Really dope

[@ChicagoStyles23]

check how i flipped the stylistics "Stop look listen" on my song "Get away" !

[@DiamyndRough1917]

Right, I thought she was a sistah lol

[@arthurswanson3285]

She is, in spirit. You cant saaang like that without being part sister.

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

Me too! Shit!!!

[@SanDiegosBackyardBBQ]

..* she is a soul sister..

[@araharco266]

Jay should've used the whole beginning as his intro since it captures perfectly what his song is about

[@EmmanuelDurojaiye]

Ara Harco but if he did then the song wouldn't have been 4:44 long

[@thefinalkayakboss]

The video version is 8 and change they could have gone to 10 for the epic leadup it would have represented

[@zondriakelley8719]

🤣🤣🤣

[@5.426q]

is his song abt cheating on beyonce

[@lemonscented7703]

SO happy that Tyler’s ZIPLOC is trending again, hopefully that’s gonna lead people through the 4.44 rabbit hole to find this GORGEOUS track waiting for them on the other end

[@dariusfar7761]

exactly how I came to it....

[@matthieularochelle1829]

Happened to me. So glad I went down that rabbit hole

[@ihavetogotowork1668]

This is EXACTLY how I found it, from a video of two lesbians cuddling...

[@jaquariusrwilson]

Exactly how I’m here

[@katellanda7148]

@@dariusfar7761 sameee

[@aprilswrld222]

Lyrics: Why do I find it so hard to love you? When I know in my heart that I want to? I’ve been putting you down when you aren’t around I’m letting you down every day I’ve been messing around when you’re out of town Why do I keep on running away? I’m a part time lover and I’m never there I find it hard to believe you don’t want it to end I’ll be changing my tune when you walk in the room I’ll be fixing the look on my face I’m gonna get close to you, give my loving to you At least until you’re going away I know that I’m not good I’m never gonna treat you like I should I’ve heard that all of the boys think you’re crazy When I treat you so bad, why do you want me? I’ve heard that all of the girls are starting to hate me For stealing your heart and treating you badly It doesn’t hurt anymore when you walk through the door I forget every word that you said And I can’t put you down when no one else is around And when you’re gone, you’re getting replaced I know that I’m not good I’m never gonna treat you, never gonna treat you like I should I’m a part time lover

[@le4029]

thank youu 💞

[@michaelsinanan88]

❤

[@kane7783]

💔😔😓

[@modiggady]

Jay sent me but Hannah kept me! Her voice reminds me of when I first heard Adele straight from the soul and her voice gives off so much pain......

[@quajetae12]

Al Person no

[@latinataylor811]

Mo Diggady exactly

[@mdf39735]

My favorite artist, introducing me to another dope artist.

[@fireanddesire2747]

Facts!!

[@hgaston66]

Michael Michael this song is unbelievable!!

[@jessicamacful]

Michael Michael that shit is gold

[@yohanmubiala7031]

Michael Michael

[@ChampD1012]

Jay-Z brought me here...No ID flipped the hell out of that sample.

[@MergeMcadoo]

not trying to be an ass bro. but he didn't flip it....he looped it.

[@ChampD1012]

Another one that doesn't know the rules...

[@JBENNETT921]

ChampD1012 it really is a loop though

[@ChampD1012]

JB92192 I know it's a loop fam...doesn't change the fact that it was vicious...

[@Dig.it.thadope1]

not just the beat. I am so I'm love with both versions because the way this was sampled.... the meanings of the words parallel themselves. one is about breaking hearts and one is a bout the results of breaking hearts. omg!

[@trannen]

That 3:25 mark tho makes the whole song!!!

[@PABSMCKNIGHTXX]

4:44😩😩😩

[@PureWater3950]

3:24

[@diorGirl.]

1:38

[@tiffanythesehandsofmine5739]

3:23 YOOOO my soul exploded when I first heard that part! my ears are still have an ear'gasim SHE is about to be my new favorite soul artist. check out her/there other work. Shawn Corey, No ID and other bigger names put artist and groups like her on... great exposure. 🤔I wonder how much this sample was worth! I wonder how this is gonna boost THEIR fame

[@kristiaanhuijs2179]

3:24

[@bwalker4609]

​@@kristiaanhuijs2179😂 petty lol

[@williamsfamily809]

Amazing song. The only reason I loved 4:44 was this sample

[@keiboyd6451]

Williams Family me too. Best part of the song!!

[@Burst644]

The whole song hits hard tho

[@VZAAGE]

I apologize...

[@mustafaasef8884]

took for my child to be born...

[@fainacan]

To see through a womans eyes...

[@marcwills]

took for these natural twins...

[@tiffanysekhmet5598]

To believe in miracles

[@pocky9910]

took me to long for this song

[@brittlia_]

Mannnnn she sung tf outta this song!!!!! I'm just as shocked as everyone else to find out this song was recently released. I swore it was from back in the days (60s-70s). It's amazing that Jay-Z and No ID gave her this recognition, this song is EVERYTHING! This is my kind of music .. why aren't they bigger?

[@sevenwilliams3485]

They will get the recognition they deserve, Hannah kills this song live shes so good!

[@faisalfarah755]

This is why No ID is in my Top 5 producers of all time

[@Mordecrabs]

Faisal Farah No ID also produced the Logic Everybody album

[@geekaleek]

Faisal Farah top 5 ? Let's not get crazy

[@DaMeloman32]

Adriano u right. top 3 is more sane.

[@jollofj3902]

Who else is?

[@notmyfirst]

how is he not top 5? he's an og in the game at this point

[@FromParissia]

I can't believe this brilliant, soulful song came out this past year. Sounds like a time capsule. This is a perfect example that GOOD music is not dead. There are gems everywhere like this band. Shoutout to JAY-Z and No I.D. for sharing this to a greater platform. Just pure, raw emotion. Her voice is wild yet controlled. My brain and heart grew listening to this masterpiece. Beautiful.. ::sigh::

[@DeemMeBeautiful]

PARISSIA Yes Yes Yes n I need to find all those gems this is what my soul craves!!

[@KaizerMan]

You should listen to Adrian Younge, Charles Bradley, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings for similar modern musicians whose music all captures that 70s feel good Soul sound. A lot of them are UK based which is cool for me as I'm from England and just pretty interesting with some of the guys I mentioned working with a lot of the names who were behind some of Amy Winehouse's Soulful stuff. Altogether I guess they're part of a small underrated scene in England with a lot of vintage sounding Soul so if that's what you're into then I'd definitely recommend checking it out. Just check out the record labels too because most those underground labels have the same sound all across the board. So yeah, that's the place to look for that sorta sound. It's also a shame though because a lot of Hip Hop producers seem to know about these sort of musicians and labels and keep tabs on all their music so anytime they hear something which sounds like the 70s vintage Soul that's usually sampled for Hip Hop, they'll just sample it from these musicians which is much easier than searching through obscure old school vinyl records for samples for example. So the result is a lot of these musicians are having their talent exploited by a lot of Hip Hop producers 'sampling' all their songs. I know it's not the first time Jay-Z's done it and I can think of three other examples right now of where he took from these underground artists and I know hundreds more who have done it too. I produce Hip Hop myself and have nothing against sampling, but when you're just jacking a loop of a modern day unheard of producer because you know they're talented and nearly every song they make will be good enough for you to sample and turn into a banger, then that's just lazy. The art of Hip Hop and sampling is about searching for samples and transforming it into something new. Even if you have permission it's still basically stealing in my eyes which is lame. So yeah. That's why I'm not too fond of No ID sampling this song, especially as all he did was add some effects, a bit more bass and some drums really

[@toncoleman9819]

Hannah got some serious soul. This is a wonderful ballad.

[@DJSnupey]

This is mind blowing! So many thoughts right now.... No ID is a genius for finding this song, sampling it the way he did and changing the tempo. Artist usually would be mad at other artists for sampling their music that's not even a year old but Jay-Z just made them platinum.

[@TashaBerry]

@3:24... That note is everything!

[@lesleycooper8966]

Yes, Ma'am!!

[@rahandruthless]

Hov!!! 4:44 the sample of this is so dope

[@ChicagoStyles23]

check how i flipped the stylistics "Stop look listen" on my song "Get away" !

[@Ninjakitty100]

Hannah's voice is so incredible! Her vocals are silky smooth like butter and she really knows how to put power behind her voice when she belts. It gives me chills!

[@Metaphorflex]

"Im never gon treat you like i should"....Thank you Hannah,Thank you Jay...4:44

[@SamsClub427]

Tears in my eyes as I listen to this and 4:44. Miss u Mommy

[@baggba770]

People’s Champ dankg

[@madysoncarlin1708]

The pain that she conveys through one word is everything

[@Cojomo1]

damn, surprised this track came out in 2016 and not the 70s

[@janedoe2197]

I can respect a persons honest, whether I agree with it or not versus a liar. "When a person shows you who they are the first time, believe them" -RIP Dr. Maya Angelou.

[@hatxdal]

This is why music is so vital. It's the perfect bridge gap from one genre to another.

[@Selena357]

Lawd have mercy everytime I hear this song it brings a flood of tears to my eyes. So soulful and mind blowing! Outstanding😍😍

[@taecarter1123]

Selena McRae Same Here!

[@typerk]

444 brought me here but I'm staying for the band. Straight fire

[@TrixTasha]

Came from Jay Z's song but stayed for her amazing voice! Wow! She has an old school vibe to her. Love it!!

[@ManicVibe]

i thought the 444 sample came off a record from the 70's or something. im glad to see music like this is still being made nowadays. beautiful

[@cibida1]

I love 2:48 when she extends that note with the ohhh Ohhh ohhh ohhh. So soulful man.

[@annagraham4258]

Amazing band, amazing singer. I have seen them live multiple times and there is nothing quite like that experience - truly incredible

[@kbplus1]

Such a powerful soulful voice just beautiful very rare to find some one who can make you feel the music! Kudos!

[@Thagreatestoat]

i thought this was from 60s 70ish, sounds so old. one of the best samples of the decade

[@activistarts7722]

This song is so good I don't even care about 4.44 anymore

[@TheFranchise141]

This is Golddd you feel her soul in every word. 3:23 best part .

[@saeedlittlejohn8206]

Yep Jay n No I.D brought me here too this song is so soulful Big up Hannah!

[@dejanerio]

No I.D. brought me here. His production on 4:44 (Album) is why the album BANGS!!! This song by itself is phenomenal.

[@valensiaclark6360]

4:44 brought me here!! THANKS JAY!!

[@SavSaige]

WOW, No ID great 4:44 sample!

[@keyawells4000]

You have got to be so in tune and intertwined with music to know about every genre, group, individual, band to explore what can be used as a good sample or a good remake. NO I D has proven himself over and over again. I love that he is a producer and can make something spectacular out of something that's already spectacular!!! This woman's voice is amazing and the band is everything! The sound is very old school and I love it. Would have never guessed it was from today's music! GREAT JOB!!!!

[@truskool1971]

i just wanna say that i agree with every word entirely : )

[@sebkoseda]

One of the hardest samples I've ever heard

[@cassidyriley5596]

Ngl this is some James bond ass music and I love it imma use this in a movie one day

[@PureWater3950]

What kind of movie are you going to make 🎥🍿 🎭. I want in 🎪

[@BKTMRECORDZ]

so easy to remake the 4:44 beat from sampling this beautiful song, everything is there!

[@Delta-Noir]

BKTMRECORDZ is it done yet?

[@comedycultclassics6475]

Its incredible to think that this song was released 2016 when from hearing the sampled version on 4.44 I so thought it was a hidden 70s gem! Its great to know soulful music that feels timeless is still been created to this day! Massive Love Hannah Williams & The Affirmations x

[@kendragregg5011]

Heard sample from Tiktok… I’ve saved the song in my playlist

[@romagirl71]

There is something to be said about a song when you wake up singing it every morning since you first heard it SAMPLED, no less! Wow. Your voice is incredible and I LOVE the original even more!

[@bayathyasharahla5627]

Damn Hannah, like that?! This joint is tight all on its own; Good post my brother...whooo!

[@b7k1l8yn]

This is song is about infidelity this why 4:44 connects to it so perfectly .

[@thefinalkayakboss]

Thanks 4:44 for bringing me here.

[@dmo1293]

When I looked this up, I just knew it was a classic that I overlooked. Your voice is a gift from God!! Thank you for sharing it with us.😀😀

[@miltontorres6165]

alone in the porch listening to this song smoking a ciggaret watching the sun drop ............feeling this song so deep .......loving it

[@JuiceeVasquez]

Gorgeous song in every way!

[@ladybarber05]

Jay Z's 4:44 brought me here...you just gained a forever fan Hannah Williams & The Affirmations 😍😍😍

[@wesleysnipes3653]

NO I.D THE GOAT

[@Delta-Noir]

Wesley Snipes so are you.

[@andyc6542]

Wesley Snipes Nowhere near best of all time. Great producer though.

[@kingkonga245]

The amount of soul that pours out of my speakers..... Love it!

[@lovellbrown4782]

This song is music at it's finest.

[@aidan2788]

why did i think this was an old classic song??? beautiful

[@akin.akinterinwa5419]

3:24 is where the main sample is

[@lcolemanoeg]

I've listened to this song for what feels like the millionth time since I first heard it 6 years ago and I must say, it never gets old.

[@edentheempress]

4:44 broadening my horizons. Her voice is . . . haunting me

[@LeoWhalen1933]

This song gives me hope not only in the future of music, but humanity itself...

[@andrewmcclain3968]

This song is beautiful on its on merits. Such a lovely performance and the lyrics ring true. I really thought it was a lost gem from the 70s. I'm a Hannah Williams fan now and the sample was a stroke of genius. Such truth in her voice.

[@LS-rp5zf]

This is REAL music. Lyrics, vocals, band, arrangements. PERIODT. C'mon Hannah Williams & The Affirmations!!!

[@Jarek9933]

SHORTLY BEFORE 1 MILLI VIEWS

[@darkwriter_xx94]

Not a huge fan of rap so 4:44 didn't really captivate me for jay z's part but I listened because I loved the singing. So glad I found this.

[@brandonparra9153]

This is the beauty of sampling in hip hop, something Stevie Wonder and Prince don't/didn't understand. It's mutually beneficial, it's not stealing or ripping off, it's recreation and there will always be people who want to hear the original as well. Without Jay Z I most likely would of never heard of this singer or band

[@jimmy6700]

Facts!

[@siaphaworldd]

Brandon Parra how did Stevie not understand this. Have you ever heard gangsters paradise? so many tears? Stevie knows

[@traviswheel8114]

Classic..

[@bryonfrye7282]

Even this sample is straight fire

[@kareemmartin8622]

1970's classic age of music feel. Awesome job at evoking such emotion Hannah Williams.🙏🏾👌🏾👍🏾💪🏾👊🏾👏🏾

[@mph3001]

This song is literally everything I love about jazz it’s so fucking perfect, easily one of my favorite songs ever at least top 5 if not top 3.

[@renaissanceelite2913]

I hate that I am just finding you guys! Thanks to No I.D. and Jay-Z! You have one of the most beautiful voices. This speaks to my soul! Thank you!

[@badnewzscubasteve]

No ID and Jay Z just put her on the map by sampling this... the original is just as crack!!

[@keiboyd6451]

badnewzsteve Ain't it tho

[@mrlogick1098]

Yes now that I've heard the original, they kinda overdid the screaming hook... could've toned it down slightly

[@WildBoy233]

@@mrlogick1098 well i think it was done on purpose, I ain't thinking that Jay-Z production crew said "let's make people hurt". But anyways both songs are pure gold, i get goosebumps every time i hear that high note, and that percussion that breaks in, damn...

[@vipwrldd]

@@mrlogick1098 nah

[@queslyan8548]

What an excellent harmonization, the piano chords reminded me of 70s jazz

[@sevenwilliams3485]

I WANT THIS ON VYNL IM NOT FUCKIN ABOUT !! REAL MUSIC IS STILL AROUND, WE JUST HAVE TO SEARCH FOR IT INSTEAD OF BEING FORCE FED SHIT. THIS HAS RESTORED MY FAITH.

[@shugavery1906]

I feel like I'm the last person to show up to the party. Ms Williams, your voice is EVERYTHING. I am obsessed with this song. People criticize hip hop for sampling... but you have to respect the breath and range producers and DJs must have in order to call on and use songs such as this. By doing so, they introduce artists to more fans who grow in their appreciation of the music. I'm grateful to NO ID and to Ms. Williams for their art.

[@leapingcatproductions1777]

Hannah, you got a new Fan! Woman you got the gift! BTW, Thanks for bringing me here Jay-Z!

[@alkebulon7488]

I can die in peace now without ever hearing another song. This is the song to end all other songs.

[@blessedwilliams5531]

This song is on heavy rotation on my phone, love it!!

[@jasminegibson6217]

This song is so better than No ID's sample. But im glad it led me here! My new favorite song

[@crystalborders906]

Beautiful voice! Very soulful! So glad I was introduced to you and your music. Love it!!!!!!

[@BlazeBeatsMusic]

One of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@m8trxd]

My local radio station played a sneak preview of Jay-Z's album like 3 weeks ago and I haven't been able to get over the sound of your voice. Finally found the source. I'm not a big Jay-Z fan but I'm yours now.

[@arepaconqueso4800]

This human has SOUL. This is beautiful, thank you Hannah

[@monicaw.3386]

I love this

[@calinakumula319]

Came for 4:44 sample like many others... Stayed for the bari sax. So glad Jay and No Id brought attention to this lovely aetist. I thought it was a Chaka Khan sample.

[@chrishinnant3924]

I heard Jay-Z song 4:44, and I was like 'what the hell is he sampling'. So I went to Google and found out. And I just had to put it on my Smooth R&B playlist. It definitely has that classic soul sound.

[@sevenwilliams3485]

MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS I WANT A LONGER VERSION. LOL CANT WAIT TO SEE THEM LIVE!!!!!

[@tlaw8992]

Soul has no color .

[@2kdemiks816]

facts

[@IllaDillaJ]

The history of it says otherwise but I agree

[@tramanetownsend3995]

Ms. Williams, your voice is incredible. So soulful. Surprised this wasn't from the 70's. You definitely have a new fan here.

[@allforyou30]

your amazing Hannah!!!