Jalen Ngonda - Illusions ft. BBC Concert Orchestra

Jalen Ngonda performs his new single ‘Illusions’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra at BBC's Maida Vale Studios.
Arrangement by Martin Williams.
UK viewers can see the full 3 song set on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/p...
#JalenNgonda #BBCConcertOrchestra #R2PianoRoom

[@RioRav]

Love this so much, hes gonna be huge! He feels like Stevie Wonder without sounding like a pastiche but himself, really cool.

[@foxynicey9022]

We are witnessing the beginning of a musical legend.

[@gregc7699]

Unbelievable this sounds like it could of been released in 1968 but some how feels current and fresh in 2024 and beyond just sublime

[@richardh398]

Could have been released in 1968.

[@petermcintyreA1]

Was equally enlightened to find out that the vocalist, is male.

[@gregc7699]

​@@petermcintyreA1yea his vocal range is amazing

[@davidshep45]

Not since Amy Winehouse have I been so excited about an artist. He is devine. Takes me back to the 60s and 70s when music was beautiful and meaningful. So lovely and uplifting.

[@simonemolinari9470]

Pensei a mesma coisa. A muito tempo não surge uma voz como essa.

[@garyjohnhobbs8616]

This kid is something else

[@LeBoulevardier]

Real instruments, real singing, real Soul music.

[@cristiano50016]

the king of new Motown's music. amazing!!!

[@ecullington4715]

I was absolutely blown away by Jalen's incredible voice on the radio, I just had to search for more and now I'm obsessed! It's a crime this man isn't more well known, thank you BBC Radio 2 for putting him on my radar!

[@SoulConnection]

Amen🎤🌠❤👏🎷🎺🎻🎻 🎵🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥

[@beverleyrafferty]

Oh I so agree , I looking at all his great music too x love it 😊

[@JonnyBGood184]

Me too!!

[@Youhavebeendisconnected]

He’s just getting started.

[@jonsa270]

Its just a matter of time

[@Zelenskyyyyyyyyy]

Underrated to say the least.Amazing voice

[@petermcintyreA1]

Song of the year, so far!

Absolutely obsessed with this song and this performance, what a talent! Reminds me of a mixture of Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. An old soul, amazing!!!!

[@cbrowne551]

Me, too! Maybe a little Michael Jackson

[@Icarofgc1]

Marvin gaye and Al green

[@DoctorVikingo]

The return of Motown music, classic soul, amazing!

[@richardmclean7568]

His range is incredible

[@ronnycush]

Big up yourself young man, I appreciate this beautiful music, about time somebody brought real music back to the public ears. Thank you.

[@bizono5152]

Love this ✌🏽🥰

[@robertbellwood46]

Downloaded this man's album months ago and can't stop listening to it. Fantastic talent. So uplifting. ❤

[@matthewmartin5610]

1 thing , if you like this, he is on tour soon, you absolutely must go and see him. It moved me to tears the joy in the music. He just walks on stage, so unassuming, literally blows you away. I saw him in a small pub in Bristol and am going to see him in the trinity centre there. You really must see it with you own eyes and hear it with your ears. Unbelievable !

[@richwinn6048]

I will be seeing him in a couple of days in Manchester. Can’t wait

[@richwinn6048]

Sorry a couple of weeks

[@nickhavos5349]

Happiness is discovering something worth discovering!! Big fan💖

[@juliussolovideo]

I´m just crying. His voice is so soulful and the songs are so beautiful. And that orchestra and arrangements... It´s simply amazing, thanks!!!!

[@dazz1one]

I was fortunate enough to see Jalen play live as support for Olivia Dean at Camden Roundhouse in March 2023. He was playing a Rickenbacker 12 string guitar, I was totally awestruck at his performance, hugely talented and definitely one of my favourite artists at the moment. Looking forward to seeing him headline back at the Roundhouse next year.

[@angelaphipps6994]

wow, hes absolutley awesome.

[@jessicac9362]

I've just discovered him 10 minutes ago - I have goosebumps, for real! Wow 🤩

[@grahamsmallpeice1212]

Amazing performance. Heard him live on the radio and had to look into this wonderful talent. Love it.

[@beverleyrafferty]

Amazing , echos of old skool soul classics , new refreshing beautiful voice , love it x

[@nogger1956]

I very rarely comment on videos but this lad is ridiculously talented and to have so little views is disheartening but I love him and wish him success he deserves ❤

[@gleyseh]

🙂 I'm amazed! This is real music! What a beautiful voice... ! Perfect!

[@simonemolinari9470]

Que voz maravilhosa é essa! A tanto tempo não surge no cenário musical alguém com uma voz tão linda e com estilo tão próprio. 👏👏👏👏

[@europeanunion6731]

Did not know the song and did not know the singer. Great to discover gems everyday.

[@ianwingfield2726]

Wow just wow. Takes me back to Marvin Gaye’s earlier material. Jalen you’re going to be an absolute star

[@constantine7977]

This is what hard work and dedication can achieve. Such a beautiful song and talented artist :)

[@asterrmb]

This is the best thing I’ve heard in quite a while!

[@railworker8058]

If Michael Jackson’s DNA was spliced with Stevie Wonder’s! Amazing talent!

[@ablestringer9063]

with a bit of Smokey 😉

[@heyeye81]

It’s good to hear a real musician gifting us with their talents.

[@waynedexter]

Please stop

[@heyeye81]

@@waynedexter lol. I’m always amused by people being so rude online.

[@waynedexter]

@@heyeye81 …and I’m always not amused by folks who extol the virtues of real musicianship as if it’s a rarity these days. There are thousands of so-called “real musicians gifting us with their talents” just on KZbin alone, and they’re not hard to find.

[@waynedexter]

@@heyeye81 Also, if you think please stop is “people being so rude” then you’re either being disingenuous or you’ve lead an extremely sheltered life. Most likely the latter

[@waynedexter]

@@heyeye81 oh yeah, I forgot to punctuate my last comment with “lol” just to give it that extra dismissive kick 😒

[@jackcook2823]

Just fantastic.

[@stevenbanks6447]

Heard this the other day and sesrch for it brilliant song so soulful whst a voice

[@lu63fc]

Absolutely Brilliant , Very soulful sounds like early Jackson’s 😊 🎷

[@dawn428]

Jalens voice & that trumpet.....the stuff of fairy-tales 😮

[@Richworldify]

What a falsetto! New gem for evergreen songs. Thanks Sublime Soul!

[@nicholashindle2084]

Stunning 👍👍👍👍

[@matthewmartin5610]

I thought I'd not heard this track before, it's not on the album, more good to come then. Imagine being in the band playing this, you'd love it !

[@pomfreic]

Spot on fella, big future ahead of you!

[@beatrizconfraria1581]

Ouvi um trechinho no Instagram e vim correndo descobrir que joia era essa. Absolutamente apaixonada no som do cara! E feliz por ter descoberto sua arte.

[@cyndi6540m]

Thanks to KUTX Radio for featuring this oh so Talented Young Man! I Absolutely Love this! ❤❤❤

[@crystalbrown2621]

This is 🔥🔥🔥

[@pedroluisrodriguezsoto]

Wow! This is a real masterpiece! Brilliant! Top class soulful voice! ❤ 🎉 🎯 🔥 💘 Keep the faith! ✊ ✊

[@dawn428]

Move over ALL who came before Jalen ❤

[@hughcassidy2539]

What a great talent

[@carolyneknights7609]

Just found his music, love love, amazing voice 😮

[@cliffedwards9472]

So good😎

[@alzenircardoso546]

Nossa eu estou amando.. voz incrível

[@soulgirlktf]

Stunning sublime wonderful - just the perfect do be do ! I love it, what a talent

[@GA-fv9xn]

Fantastic news song amazing album and talent from the Yankee scouser

[@gooby1926]

*God Damnn!*

[@fabrif.7670]

The sound of Philadelphia

[@demetrisyiallouros7698]

beautiful

[@thomasinamarshall-watts4267]

Simply wonderful…..

[@tamerilee]

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hariseldon9323]

Amazing!!! Love from Brazil!

[@MarkHindry]

Best soul album of the year without a doubt

[@McFuzzTravels]

Amazing! Your voice is stunning, Mr. Ngonda! I discovered you by pure chance as a random suggestion on KZbin music. I've been hooked ever since! I was surprised to learn you're based in the UK. That's probably why I hadn't heard of you (I'm in Arizona).

[@helenpowell3093]

I too discovered Jalon by accident whilst checking out another unknown soulful artists . Checkout Peter Coxx ' 'Never before' acoustic version and Gideon Alcide 'Heartbreaker'

[@flaviabonfim3846]

Phenomenal👏👏👏👏

[@neillangdale829]

Wow what a voice and song😮 gonna do some back tracking with this amazing artist😎😎

[@msmiami1960]

ILLUSIONS !

[@andrzejpluta9972]

Every day I discover music piece of this calibre I can't stop whistling it at work and colleagues look at me like an idiot but this is so enjoyable and it transports you back to your childhood and I'm in my forties now !!!

[@lawrenceoconnor8309]

Incredible

[@allanblackwell7742]

Got my ticket when he performs in Leeds in April ❤❤❤

[@matthewmartin5610]

Best ticket in the world of tickets, you won't beleive it !

[@scorpichella]

Proper music right here 🔥

[@steffiwalker5781]

Beautiful voice.

[@tanyajaynecollier8878]

Stunning ❤️ 😍 what a voice!! We cover ons of his songs in our band...I Need You!! Breathtaking vox 💥💥💯💥💥

[@m.rizadjoeli357]

I remember orchestral disco music in the 80's like Barry White,Bebbu Silvetti..etc Excellent....👍👍👍

[@brigittegalle6626]

Wundervolle Stimme💌

[@ViciadasemLaceWigs]

Incredible ❤❤

[@brigittegalle6626]

Jalens❤

[@scosta87]

Amazing

[@salvatoreingenito5964]

Great great great ARTIST!

[@PhilippsCover]

so good

[@pagpatpottsy26]

Beautiful voice!

[@kathleenmatagulay1462]

You’ve done ✅ your homework 🎼🎵🎶! Truly beautiful & amazing! Much success & good journeys . Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@annacortis318]

Amazing ❤❤❤xx

[@davejenkins8013]

Wow ❤

[@irenes6627]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nullz5967]

on repeat!!!!!!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

🎵👍👍👍

[@blopartDGRI]

Omg he sings like Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight as one ! 😍

[@ulrikalair5142]

❤❤❤❤

[@per779]

FRESH!

[@ЕленаВладимировна-и9с]

Шикарно❤

[@paulsaunders768]

Wow!!!

[@JoeJonesvinyllover]

oh my, this lad is going to be huge!

[@donna5able]

Amazing voice very Marvin Gaye sounding 🎵💙

[@Im-wd6tx]

Incredible Voice! Eddie Kendrick from the Temptations, Barry Gibb, El Debarge some of the All Time Great Falsetto Singers before him would be Proud! 👍

[@gregc7699]

Why was this amazing song not on the album? Shame love this one

[@djphysix]

His album came out almost 6 months ago and was finalized way before that. Artists create new songs all the time. Hopefully this a good sign that he's already at work on his sophomore album.

[@chrisbutler4991]

It was written end of 2023 and the album a good 18 months before glad you are liking it ❤

[@gregc7699]

@@chrisbutler4991 ok didn't know well love it anyway hope it comes out on 7"

[@richwinn6048]

Can’t wait to see him live in Manchester in April. Marvin Gaye vibes sprinkled with Curtis. Stevie and Smokey

[@matthewmartin5610]

​@@richwinn6048you will absolutely be blown away, enjoy 😊

[@JonnyBGood184]

Different class. ❤

[@MrMickSweeney]

HOLY FUCK!!!!!

[@drstevie]

Amazing :)

[@eldnar-un4hx]

Nice

[@timdockerty8374]

Reminds me Russell Thomkins JR. What a talent.

[@ralex3697]

Wishes

[@angelamarie9785]

🤩💖

[@xnormanx5351]

Al green reborn

[@brigittegalle6626]

Lead Trompete 🎉

[@patriciogonzalez5464]

Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Al Green in one.