Hey Ya - OutKast (Janet Devlin Cover)

[@doclewis8927]

This cover really makes the song stand out for what it is which is heartbreaking. Such a haunting voice. Thank you, Ms. Devlin, your talent is unmatched.

[@SoulPhoenix316]

That's what I always love about your covers JD, you just get it, anyone can sing a perfect replica of the original like it's Karaoke, but what makes a great cover is when the artist takes the song and reshapes it in their own image, the fusion of the original's lyrics with another artist's style is what makes them truly memorable, and you just consistently knock that out of the park

[@aliceglover5973]

I totally agree! Anybody can replicate the song exactly, but Janet always connects with the true meaning of the lyrics and puts a more melancholic spin on it!

[@SoulPhoenix316]

@@aliceglover5973 And always does it in unexpected and subtly intellectual ways, whether it's the style of backing track, vocal intonations and stresses, or lyrical changes like with the frankly astounding Barbie Girl cover she posted recently

[@charleshodge30]

Artists who cover other popular songs need to further the discussion so to speak, make it their own while still respecting the original song. Janet does this well - love that about her!

[@jounstam530]

Couldn't say better!

[@slimjimfpv]

Well said!

[@canadian1677]

Your Voice is so inspiring, and your Covers r all so YOUR OWN VERSIONS, as a recovering Alcoholic, 20yrs Sober who also has Clinical Depression for 40yrs, your openness in talking about your many struggles always helps me cope Janet! All the Best young Lady

[@daddynwork75]

Different song. All I can say is it's amazing how you can hear it and compose it so differently. Just amazing skill and raw talent from you. Thank you from America.

[@LisaDooher]

Well Will Young did this version years ago. Janet's is still fab

[@smaug1234]

The song within the song, you always find it and bring us somewhere new. ❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Heartbreaking lyrics presented in an entirely different way. Very poignant. Just beautiful! ❤

[@jdwheeler.357]

You did it again, Janet! Another song that is more a transformation than a cover; and makes more sense when sung your way than the original did. Beautifuly done ❤❤

[@i.am.will.prentice]

Beautiful rendition. Stunning vocals and really digging the new clean black background. The Oilers cap is the icing on the cake 🙂

[@kevinhughes668]

Ah…right…it’s a break up song… 🥲 I find myself coming back to your channel all the time, just to see which gems have been born

[@gavinmoloney3848]

Love your version, you have brought the lyrics alive and meaningful. Very deep and emotional. Love this

[@RebelMerc]

it is always a joy to listen to you Janet.

[@markmaylen818]

beatiful Janet you just get better and better every song

[@JayAdams-ml5jf]

I love hearing you sing old songs that hit my nostalgia button.

[@markdoherty3718]

Looking forward to sharing this. Once again you did an amazing job of completely changing this song and making it your own. Great job Janet. Looking forward to your live shows on the 27th of September that everyone should tune into Lounge tv to watch 😉❤❤❤❤

[@frankhdh]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNDERRRRRRRRRRRRRFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Love it!

[@RagShop1]

Janet, your vocal talents are boundless and flawless, as well as your exquisite physical beauty! You are a towering musical phenom!❤

[@saulo2805]

Meu Deus, como ficou linda nessa voz!! Muito bom.

[@MrJDJJ1]

What a brilliant take. I am a huge fan of OutKast and this did them proud I would suspect.

[@ineptblue8876]

Unbelievably beautiful. It’s amazing how you can transform a song from one genre to something entirely different. This was actually the first time I listened to the lyrics; it’s quite a beautiful song.

[@charliecosta3971]

Absolutely fkn brilliantly amazing!!! Her voice makes the hair on my arms stand up. I literally go into trance. I would melt like ice cream if she ever sang to me face to face. The most underrated super talent I have ever ever come across and such a beautiful face to match the voice and the Humbleness in her ora. Never Stop Janet ever.

[@andy.h5988]

You're so right - when you think of the original it's quite hard to see past the really upbeat music and video to what is going on underneath. I feel yet again you show just what a really stunning talent and skill with music you have by taking the song and matching the mood with the music - it just turns into something so different and moving and very beautiful. Heavenly stuff from a heavenly human being

[@PingDK1]

DANG #Janet that is beautiful

[@corz484]

wow, really beautiful version.

[@hansvanlavieren7027]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️ you made it a total different song and i like it much more this way. And again goosebumps on your high notes😊

[@RandalReid]

"Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance"

[@grems_za2792]

Such a beautiful person making beautiful music and the world a better place to be in, glad you are still with us after all you have faced and thanks for the music!

[@MrRekab97]

wow you made this song show for how sad it really is

[@dustdriverdd]

ICE COLD! I love slow covers of this song.

[@pauldamonrocchio8679]

Keep doing what you do!! Please keep taking care of yourself, one day at a time. Thanks for sharing you gift!!

[@Paul-ti4sl]

Always love the way you take a song and shape it to be a true Janet Devlin cover. The controversial text on an upbeat song as hey ya had me amazed about the true feelings. Your voice is the sunlight that breaks the dawn on this songs emotions

[@dmitrybalandin509]

Such angelic voice

[@cindyswift8455]

Hey ya - Love this interpretation! It is amazing!❤🎶

[@carlsykes6]

Literal goosebumps. Wow! 🧡

[@punkymunkin]

Just wow! This was a great listen. Added to my daily playlist, with a lot of your other covers.

[@SirMonkknight]

Lovely share. Nice work

[@DunamisStorm]

Perfectly done, brought a whole new side of this song out that I had never noticed before.

[@josephcallahan4168]

A wonderful take on this song! I love it! 😊

[@mariarinta-rahko958]

Beautiful song and Incredible singing voice

[@Anglesey]

I have loved your singing from the X factor days but you have added a brand new dimension to it in this song - I really didn't expect you could surprise me as it you so here,

[@freemangrist]

I think this is one of the only covers I've heard that taps into how deeply sad this song is

[@kristinacipciarova4105]

Absolutely different song. Love your version 1000times better than the original. You gave it heart and soul. ❤❤❤

[@loosuntzu9041]

Gorgeous interpretation of a typically upbeat song, I adore this

[@Marisa1618]

incredible ! beautifull!

[@mancman-bu4kz]

AMAZEBALLS THIS 🧨 FIRECRACKER

[@kevinjoffe6500]

I have never heard this song before. Love the way you sing it. Ps. Miss your happy waves at the end of your songs

[@wa1zlv]

Angelic!

[@americafirst7676]

That was genius !!! Wow you should be a mega star idk why your now Im just in love with your voice !! It’s just yeh

[@JonSanders]

❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Andre and em need to hear this!

[@ShinySilvery]

Damn … this is such a great cover! You bring such a meaningful emotional resonance to the original song lyrics. Also, love the higher octave shift for even more impact with the penultimate “Hey Ya’s”. Proving your credentials as a multitracked backing singer for your own recorded songs.

[@dangustafsson1806]

Gosh darn, this version is F A N T A S T I C - you really made it yours with the slower tempo and your stunning voice. Its just WOW

[@Bobbert153]

That's it!! Thank you.

[@go4peace467]

Hey Ya you smackt it out of the park thnx 😘

[@geraçaoenzo123]

I feel a pain in your soul that makes me sad also simply perfect and pleasant

[@ipc1962]

Bellísima ❤❤❤!!!!

[@brainwithani5693]

Oh great, now I'm crying to an outkast song

[@erniescabin4256]

Hey Yah done it again, another beauty

[@madonkey6630]

Excellent cover Janet, never got the original song because the discrepancy between the lyrics and the upbeat. You nailed this one

[@lilmidge1990]

I felt this song on a whole new level, goosebumps everywhere! Love that your covers are always so raw and original

[@davidmckinley5343]

Beautiful as always.

[@TheTezz100]

This is sooo chilled cover!!. Love it

[@newtonsantos_photo963]

Since the amazing duet of "Things we Lost in the Fire", I've been waiting for another piano/voice performance that you, janet, just pleased us right now ❤ May the Universe always bring light to your path! Namastê 🙏🏻

[@grmigrim9834]

You cover the greatest songs in the greatest ways. Every time you release a cover I am like "I always wanted to hear Janet cover this song". Just perfect.

[@icekohl]

Completely transformed my understanding of this song. #broken

[@fabiandariobosio]

Amazing.

[@kevingreer599]

Polaroid released a statement when this song was first released saying that not only don't you need to shake them, but in fact, you shouldn't because it could damage them. But yes, shaking them definitely used to be a thing. Another great example of making a super poppy upbeat song so sad.

[@paulpoling9327]

Always amazing ❤

[@stephenryan9870]

Well done, a very sincere rendition. BTW, love the cap, good score. 😊

[@braxx147]

Wow this is a beautiful cover

[@DontDoSadness91]

This is breathtaking ❤

[@TheRealMrCods]

You always do it right and this is no exception 💖

[@alvarTV1991]

Everytime I look into your eyes I see and feel the same pain (even back in the Your Song Audition). Mental Problems will always be a part of our lives. I hope it's just what I see and not your reality. If it is you're not alone, no one with mental health problems is. Even though in the darkest moments we feel like there is nothing in the world that can help and change our Situation, but at least for me knowing I'm not alone with my struggles helps alot.

[@BenjaminWagener]

You're just a genius in making songs your own!

[@briangregg5017]

I just ❤ your voice 🥰

[@mistered999]

Thanx so much - love that Version so much

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

I’ve heard a slowed down version of this before but, damn, you were awesome.

[@nicholasthereactor3116]

This cover is amazing and incredible janet.

[@stonelane1827]

Wow, Felt that. damn amazing as ever.

[@srutiman]

Janet! You made it SO YOU! What a fabulous version!

[@taleincover4900]

unexpected 😮 Very cool) And you look amazing 😉❤️

[@lilymcalister1825]

Awesome job!!🌷🌷

[@video589]

Janet, I feel a little fluttering in my chest listening to you sing this song...

[@SeanAndrew8973]

Pretty Nice !

[@thedarksideoflightdsol5385]

Miss the Red hair❤ Lovely cover🙌🏾🔥

[@JackRascal]

That's a great cover... imagine if you'd been able to do the slowed-down version of Mmmmm Bop all those years ago.

[@lassethomsen8650]

Being in denial makes you happy you deny the reality in which you aren't happy, so logically you end up being happy. And if that doesn't work remember the wonderful world of drugs. You did well but it was also within your range, it's so much better when your voice doesn't crack.

[@N.U.R_Music]

I still remember you singing this on xtra factor with amelia and misha

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

💎

[@snoopys14]

Voice of a angel 😇💫

[@sadganonkiller]

💖💖

[@alfredorodriguesjunior1071]

Maravilhosa

[@finalfantasyxivvideostoryp831]

You are perfectly unique

[@Stronger_With_You]

❤

[@yellowboot6629]

💕

[@specex]

Wow

[@coldfusionttv]

🎵🎶🎵🎶♥♥♥🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@RebelMerc]

Hello Janet, have you ever considered doing Fireflies from Owl City? I would love to hear your take on that song. Always a fan!

[@Reginaldborington]

Request - Everytime By Britney Spears 😬 Plenty of opportunities for those quality register flips and to let the accent come through. I did my own cover a couple of months ago (albeit the Lewis Capaldi version) and there's something really satisfying about singing this one, maybe you'll know what I mean if you give it a try, but it's a class tune

[@jfrmfrjm]

This arrangement was on The Voice Van Flaanderen in 2016, and it has been available on iTunes ever since. The contestant's rendition was so raw and heartwrenching it captured my attention in a second. I'm just wondering who made the arrangement? Was it the Flamish contestant? I would appreciate if the ACTUALLY guilty people were credited, basic decency. People tend to let you assume that "yeah, I came up with this" while they're riding on a stolen horse. As has been verified looking at this comment section. That is low.

[@LB-rj7fj]

You managed as always to add such weight to the lyrics. Makes it unique, makes it special. Makes it a JD cover 😊

[@sableram1]

Like Janet, Planet, Stankonia's on ya 3k and Big Boi are the GOATS, and I stand by that. Completely changed the game, and they're both SUCH good lyricists. Now that the door has been opened, I want you to cover , like, every Outkast song 😂 You nailed this buddy. Normally when people take song with sad lyrics and an upbeat lyrics and sing it sad it's like " yeah that's the point", but you always manage to add to songs instead of just going "the lyrics are actually sad tho". Love it my guy ❤❤