Jazmine Sullivan - Baltimore (Audio)

[@monetja21]

Every time I hear Jazmine Sullivan, I am blown away. Her vocal agility is otherworldly. Even her range is underrated. Every time she sings she just outdoes herself.

[@DocBrown3000]

Nina was gettin' her skankin' reggae on with the original soulful classic. This interpretation? Genius.

[@edwardromero6639]

I think I feel like My Father felt when He loved to listen to Mary Wells. This woman Jazmine Sullivan is My Mary Wells. We will raise our Loved ones from that Sleep very soon.

[@artesianrhythm]

Gotdammit Jazmine, u do it every time!!! This rendition is gorgeous!

[@zanzan4993]

Jazmine Sullivan is the voice of our generation. That's why it'll take a while.....before she wins a Grammy, if ever. No gimmicks, just a pure talented voice. If we want her to win a Grammy, WE have to support her. Y'all are all talk and NO action. AA should be ashamed of themselves. You don't support your own. #Shameonme-Tyrese

[@princesstiana8532]

Her voice is SO golden, I hope she continues to make music for the rest of her life. Nina Simone would be proud!!!!!

[@elliothutchinson356]

This song is still so powerful and still so poignant, unfortunately, due to recent events in Baltimore and across America. Bless.

[@cinietrariley1446]

3:52 - 3:58 gave me so much life!!! Jazmine is so underrated and so many people sleep on her! Get some Jazmine SOULivan in ya life! Her voice is silky gold man...jeeez!! *throws hands* lmao

[@jeffdonald9818]

Somethin else

[@Lordpraisethe]

This is AN AMAAAAAAZING rendition

[@safiamohammed8286]

I never really been a fan of remakes of classics. But this RIGHT HERE..well it is Jazmine so what was I expecting...this was gooood

[@icecreemz]

I mean, is there really anything to be said - Jazmine interpreted this classic perfectly!

[@tevarisrogers455]

icecreemz. j. j. j. nk. jn. k.n.nnn bcuz

[@marleymarsss]

If you're from Baltimore and you listen to this, it has to give you crazy chills. You can see every word she sings because you've lived it and probably still are. You can feel it in your soul. Not gonna lie it made me tear up yo.

[@TheMactearz]

Crazy chills i feel. I almost didn't make it out of Baltimore...beautiful song

[@nonny0929]

I feel you! Born and raised in East Baltimore 410/443 all day!

[@CCK-jd8nc]

I’m still in Baltimore. I hate it here but I hope things will get better if we all pitch in for a common good. But to all the crime here and bad stuff going on, it’s just going to be a very uphill battle. Even though I hate it here, Baltimore always holds a place in my heart.

[@mwanja]

To be honest, I’m not from Baltimore and I felt this to my core! I love this song. I can feel the message!

[@marleymarsss]

@@mwanja it’s such a powerful and vivid song, I’m sure every city can feel the emotion from it. The message is universal. ✨🤍

[@hlumemtonga8528]

This is an amazing rendition. One thing I know about doing renditions is that you worry and hope and pray that you do the song justice; that you do something the original singer would be proud of. Jazmine should rest assured that she did the song justice, and Ms Nina would be proud! Amazing But then again, with her tone and range, I have come to expect nothing less from Jazmine! Well done

[@gianilira]

She reaches those damn notes so effortlessly. This girl's voice is out of this world!!!!!

[@Jan-n9r]

Why am I just finding this sweet soulful sound? Listened x 20 in last hour💕💕💕

[@kensvelvetsycrt]

She slayed this😜

[@KuttyJoe]

This version is definitely my favorite.

[@1994Jaybird]

Everything Jazmine touches is platinum

[@kingjarrusrico]

go watch her new 2016 National Anthem performance. She can not be stopped vocally, it's a critical shame.

[@ZeekStreet]

this woman is art, she's not an artist or musician she's just ART💓....I CAN'T RUN but I will run to Jazmine😱

[@antonywalker8520]

jasmine need a Grammy bc god give her a voice

[@dvinegoddess77]

Nah we'll keep her just like she is... someone with a soul

[@honeydip301]

Our city is crying for help and this song speaks volumes even through it's a remake but this is exactly what going on been going on

[@laurakelly5821]

[Verse 1] Beat-up little seagull on a marble stair Tryin' to find the ocean, lookin' everywhere Hard times in the city, in a hard town by the sea Ain't nowhere to run to, there ain't nothin' here for free Hooker on the corner, (corner) waiting for a train Drunk lying on the sidewalk, sleeping in the rain And the people hide their faces (faces) as they hide their eyes(hide their eyes) Cause the city's dyin' and they don't know why Cause they don't know why [Chorus] Oh, Baltimore, ain't it hard just to live? Oh, Baltimore, ain't it hard just to live? Just to live [Verse 2] Get my sister Sandy and my little brother Ray Buy a big old wagon to haul us all away I Live out in the country where the mountain's high I'm never gonna come back here 'till the day I die [Chorus] Oh, Baltimore, ain't it hard just to live? Oh, Baltimore, ain't it hard just to live? Just to live Just to live No its hard to live in the city,hey, Oh We're gonna make it somehow, hey [Outro] Just believe We're gonna make it somehow, Uuhhh Hard living in the city, City Uuhhh, Oohhh

[@NS-ex5bg]

Jesus Jazzy you and that raspy voice gives me goosebumps and eargasms

[@TheAvgWoman]

Jazmine is only growing and becoming more and more accomplished vocally and musically as an artist. This track shows how far you have come artistically! wow.

[@kennyoduks]

Avneet Ghuman

[@abdihussein5254]

lauryn hill and her would make a killer duet.

[@petagaymesquita9152]

@@kennyoduks p

[@tysharp]

This is an effin' SUPERB rendition! #repeat

[@ryanedward9334]

INCREDIBLE VOICE AND SONG 🎵

[@helloxons]

Excellent version of a wonderful & timely song...

[@dvinegoddess77]

See few may try 2 redo a classic,but Miss.Sullivan on the other hand (with no disrespect 2 Ms.Simone) murdered this classic

[@GregoryCurtis]

Amazing and timeless. A true homage to Miss Nina Simone.

[@Wilson632]

Love the music arrangement on the song. and the bass player🎸

[@dlomane1965]

SMDH. I can NEVER get enough of this song.

[@mariahlawson6762]

Those vocals👌

[@heathersessoms8856]

her and that damn guitar player ,too sick omg love it!

[@S__marieee]

Jazmine gives me life every song!!

[@paulmessikommer4027]

By far the Best song of the album !

[@nikitabrady6114]

Love my city Bmore proud to be from here even though I was born in Philly...

[@BigTD1777]

As ALWAYS Jazmine Sullivan comes through. The girl CAN SANG!!!!

[@SuperLakad]

Golden voice

[@kimbellas6874]

This song and versions transcendant !

[@mampheo0804]

so glad they got Jazz to cover this-pure awesomeness

[@yasslight6418]

Groovy ! So proud of u Jazzy to be featured into this highly-anticipated album. Such a privilege !

[@bdr5518]

Being from Baltimore and growing u on the 1800 block of Caroline, 1200 block of Spring, Liberty and Gwynn Oak, and Bruce street, this song hit me hard!

[@LorIanIriE]

Jaz killed....per usual.

[@iamjcOrtez]

Yes ma'm Ms. Sullivan

[@DonnieTrellz]

Jazmine Sullivan !! Love her

[@blessingchikamhi3202]

first heard this song on an Etihad flight from South Africa to Abu Dhabi and I fell in love with it, had it on repeat most of that flight, I love it! I love it! lol its even better than the original nina simone version, Jazmine's voice oh lawd! who is this woman she blesses my soul.

[@hlumemtonga8528]

oh Gosh, i also heard it for the for the first time on an SAA flight from South Africa to Frankfurt, Germany. i was immediately intrigued by Jazmine's execution and as a result i replayed it for hours on the flight. I still listen to it on replay every other day. It gives me such a nostalgic feeling, and makes me just wanna hop on a plane and travel somewhere far

[@unsolicited577]

Heard it for the first time on a KLM flight from NYC to Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago. The best cut on this tribute album.

[@s.howardjr.731]

❤️ #Baltimore

[@JeffGrimes-bo4cc]

Love this tune you did your thing on this great tune Mrs Sullivan wow

[@marz1143]

Goddamn man I refuse to believe this woman is from this planet. You have to have extra oxygen or helium to be able to sing like she does.

[@jnorwood6027]

M Tigner Kim Burrell & other gospel singers are her inspiration... Kim is the TRUTH bro!!!

[@1KingsDen]

People will never just let someone uplift an artist without bringing someone else up. Jeez!

[@moeperk3792]

@@1KingsDen Hell yeah..KimBURREL..DO3S NOTHI NG FOR ME...

[@lloydanthony9759]

Wicked cover of the 1980s reggae version by the Tamlins. kept most of the original arrangement. Nuff respect to Jazmine.

[@horacewright320]

1970s Tamlins

[@ledellweaver2092]

Wow, what a song!!! Definitely added to my playlist and on REPEAT!!!

[@nkx_dkr6697]

WAOUW !!! This is fantastic cover and more than a cover it's like a new "sound". LOVE IT !

[@RM-eb8un]

I need to hear her sing this live this is too good 🔥

[@sheabutterMama]

Ms. Jasmine does it again!

[@DivingDuckDon]

Nice version of this timeless track. Very well done, nice production too:))

[@4doni5]

She continuously inspires me. Never ceases to amaze!!!

[@adriennenails7107]

Awesome Jasmine you killed it!

[@TheMactearz]

Brought me to tears...thank you

[@ryanedward9334]

BETTER AND BETTER EVERY TIME!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 🙏 SPIRIT OF GOD WITHIN US ALL DAY LONG 💫 LOVE IS LOVE 💛

[@nknelson8499]

I've been looking for this song!!!! Yass Gawd

[@dlomane1965]

19,000 thumbs up!!!!!!

[@Youluber185]

I love all her renditions to Nina Simones songs

[@kent9311]

this a great version of newman's song. i enjoyed it very much. from a big time bluegrass music fan, thanks for the post.

[@InoDrums]

this is really amazing... my favorite of the pre-released songs!

[@peadydagmckinney3872]

Oh yeah Jasmine!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chenadrawashington]

yessss Jaz

[@TheSupinesmokey]

wow i think im going start listening to Nina simone damn the funk, the soul,in this song Jazz did her thing as usual

[@tytreeseneal8331]

Love it

[@charlii9956]

I. Cannot. Stop. Listening. To. This. ❤️

[@soyastewart3812]

I'm telling I'm coming for my people this city will be resurrected God will be right here to assist me

[@twinborn3850]

Best remake of Ms Nina

[@detudoumpouco1005]

Beautifulllll

[@nya541]

YAAAAAAAAAASSSSS JAZ!

[@marceloforastieri2542]

Pedrada.....feeling....... Viva Nina

[@bnavasques]

reggae muzik!!!!

[@redteachergirl]

LOVE this!!!!

[@afroshake1234]

2021

[@lysan6901]

Give me the one drop that is all i need. Just likkle one drop is all i need. Respect

[@lalorraineka]

Jaz

[@jefferybenjamin4212]

Tuff

[@thejen24]

Everything

[@jamey6236]

Wow. Amazing

[@markricks]

#Baltimore

[@edvandcanga958]

Oh God!!! Love it.

[@lee-anncampbell8608]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ greetings from Dec 11 2018

[@arielwilliams9664]

Beat-up little seagull On a marble stair Tryin' to find the ocean Lookin' everywhere Hard times in the city In a hard town by the sea Ain't nowhere to run to There ain't nothin' here for free Waiting for a train Drunk lying on the sidewalk Sleeping in the rain And the people hide their faces And they hide their eyes 'Cause the city's dyin' And they don't know why Ain't it hard just to live? Ain't it hard just to live? Just to live And my little brother Ray Buy a big old wagon To haul us all away Live out in the country Where the mountain's high Never gonna come back here Till the day I die Ain't it hard just to live? Ain't it hard just to live? Just to live

[@peterthomas1462]

The reggae version of this song by the tamlins is the best version i have heard. Randy Newman is the original singer writer of this song

[@mizpahboy7513]

Lawwwwwd hammercy!

[@truthtella7278]

It’s still so hard to live in Baltimore 😞

[@Stjohn1210]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ sending love to you

[@ForeverGolden21]

Still here in 2020 💕

[@Lucimilagres]

Muito merecido. Excelente!!

[@LakeiaRashad]

❤❤❤❤

[@karendickey6451]

Now can u do one for new york please

[@Simplyinmyroots365]

Ol Skool Funky mix.

[@SagiYogev]

sweet.

[@soyastewart3812]

We gonna make it some how

[@Biscuitplease]

What if Jazmine did a concert with the Alvin Alley Group... I can see them dancing as she sings her songs live.

[@AngelekaL]

Lamar Dorsey best comment ever

[@italocelani]

Beat-up little seagull On a marble stair Tryin' to find the ocean Lookin' everywhere Hard times in the city In a hard town by the sea Ain't nowhere to run to There ain't nothin' here for free Waiting for a train Drunk lying on the sidewalk Sleeping in the rain And the people hide their faces And they hide their eyes 'Cause the city's dyin' And they don't know why Oh, Baltimore Ain't it hard just to live? Oh, Baltimore Ain't it hard just to live? Just to live Get my sister Sandy And my little brother Ray Buy a big old wagon To haul us all away Live out in the country Where the mountain's high Never gonna come back here Till the day I die Oh, Baltimore Ain't it hard just to live? Oh, Baltimore Ain't it hard just to live? Just to live

[@yshr-mklyshiah9429]

wicked randolph says so boss

[@taylorjoe]

I love jazmine on this, but doesn't anyone else think its weird that there already has been a nina simone tribute released called Autour de Nina, and now this drops as well? Weren`t they aware of that? Lianne La Havas does an amazing version of this song too, on the already mentioned `Àutour de Nina``