Jennifer Hudson - Ain't No Way (Official Audio)

[@NicolasRodriguez-fd2be]

The way she softened her voice for the high notes to sound like Aretha, exquisite

[@lotennaolisaeloka7352]

Noticed it too!!! Spectacular! Normal Jennifer would have belted those notes with power!

[@chukwuemmanuel8373]

Exactly!

[@chukwuemmanuel8373]

@@lotennaolisaeloka7352 Exactly!

[@Austin-bx3jj]

I love it 😭😭😭

[@jaythethinker3994]

Thats what I noticed right of the bat and it really allows you to hear the richness in her voice. I hope its something she will continue in her own music.

[@FamousKidMusic]

You can hear Aretha, and you can hear Jennifer’s personal touch. The balance is amazing!

[@jamespraise3464]

It’s beautiful

[@emmanuelkingunza2887]

Agreed, she really has embodied Aretha

[@carmelcoated48]

Yes you can

[@awba23]

Totally agree!

[@robangel0816]

Girlfriend did that!!! Pay those respects ❤️

[@AnggiSwifty]

It's a shame that my generation doesn't recognize JHud as she deserves.

[@CMF7692]

JHud will go down in history as one of the greats! Definitely a legend in the making. She managed to embody Aretha's essence, but still add some of her own flare to these iconic records. OUTSTANDING! 👌🏾🥰

[@carmelcoated48]

And just think they didn't choose her for the winner of American idol

[@lanceturner8956]

I find still get enough recognition she's a fantastic singer I love her voice Aretha Franklin news that you could play the part that's why she wanted her Aretha Franklin is one of my favourite singers I see your fight times in concert the fifth time she gave me a free ticket to go and see her iPass to sear and Toronto at the Jazz Festival 2011

[@presshus3681]

Facts 💯

[@sha3157]

Simon Cowell chew heavily on those crows!

[@tonettawilliams925]

💯💯💯 I see no lie here

[@ttango2653]

Black women voices are just on a whole mother level man. Much respect

[@shadykatie100]

The love going to church! Some of the best singers that I have ever heard sang in the church.

[@kimberlyblunt]

Yessssssssss

[@quix99]

Facts

[@sonyatabitha6426]

Yesssss

[@MazelKerryIpakasa]

Truth

[@weaveroznerol1553]

2:46... her tone when she sings "say" my HEART!!!! I have chills and im in tears.

[@alyssabenton5421]

That's the holy spirit you are feeling

[@ca0077]

She's completely amazing 😍

[@Itisaboutangeltoday]

I thought I was the only one in tears

[@lesliejones4331]

Wow I'm fill with tears Soo awesome period

[@drekb13]

She understood the assignment snd delivered the answers to the test ♥️♥️

[@dabeage]

The spirit lives through Jennifer and touches us with her talent.

[@stevenosbourne683]

The love I have for this lady no one will ever understand she never disappoint me yet she always on point 💯 👌 love ur voice it's so powerful and amazing 👏 ✨ 💖......

[@teamjhud]

💯

[@Lady41C]

I agree 💙💜❤

[@ariessun1406]

Agreed,, she is so fucking classy and them pipes ♥️😢 they move my soul anytime she opens her beautiful mouth. She's been here before.

[@mayt2191]

🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

❤❤❤❤🎤🎤🎤

[@shaunbarends8576]

We all know she could've killed this song with her vocals but she kept it simple!!! I salute her for that!

[@itsnoahonfire]

Actually I prefer he subdued less is more when it comes to JHud.

[@JiGGWineFine]

True true true!!! She held back to embody Aretha fully.

[@danyellejones2799]

Oh definitely 👏🏽 she held back quite a bit

[@motownbaby]

In other words….she didn’t over sing it!

[@OneFallAway]

THE RESEMBLANCE IS UNCANNY!!! Especially in the diction and the tone! I've got goosebumps all over. Give this woman an Oscar jeez!

[@manazon6945]

Exactly

[@salifusadat3002]

I would have preferred JHud style tho. I usually prefer her style on songs to the originals.

[@Dion_Mustard]

she's not quite there, but near enough. the original is a soul classic, and is in many ways different, especially vocally, but JHud is pretty damn close to perfecting it.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Hell yeah

[@cnmrb151]

Definitely sounding J Hud but more refined and restrained to sound like Aretha.

[@Mrfranchizer]

The performance of this song in the movie was definitely a highlight in the movie. The pure emotion she put behind it was amazing.

[@Xoxo-mh9zr]

Amen

[@urbanartist4398]

I cried

[@Erasureeraser]

Both Taron Egerton and Jennifer Hudson should count themselves lucky in their lifes For Taron, he auditioned for a drama school by singing Elton John's Your Song, then sing "I'm Still Standing" in an animated movie, star in a movie with Elton, and then finally get to play the legend himself in a biopic fantasy movie For Jennifer, she auditioned for American Idol by singing Aretha Franklin's Share Your Love With Me, sang "Respect" in front of the Aretha, sang at Aretha's funeral, then finally get to play the Queen Of Soul in a biopic movie in which Aretha handpicked her I'm so proud for both of them 😭😭👍👍👍

[@louf.111]

This!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@bremtarigan]

nangis aku baca ini.. :( love them sm

[@queenaqueena5803]

Remember, Jennifer didn't even make the top 5 on Idol. Yet, imo she's the most successful non winner along with Kelly Clarkson. She was handpicked by the Queen. Lets

[@MsVitaD]

@@queenaqueena5803 Kelly Clarkson is not a non winner.

[@queenaqueena5803]

@@MsVitaD I thought Justin won. It's been years.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Oh my GOD the sax is everything! Oh my God they did it just like the record. This is incredible. Grammy for best soundtrack ugh chills.

[@JiGGWineFine]

The saxophone is EVERYTHING!!!! 🙌

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

@@JiGGWineFine it sure is!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@iago07]

I SAW THE FILM YESTERDAY!!! The recording of “Ain’t No Way” is the single greatest music scene in the film. Aretha’s sister Carol wrote the song and she’s learning it and there’s a film crew there. And her other sister is just belting out those high notes in the background… It’s just SO EMOTIONAL AND SO BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTBREAKING because if her marriage… ugh SO GOOD. The music is STELLAR in the film. Jennifer’s acting is very SOLID but her singing really SHINES and it’s the BEST you’ll EVER hear Ms. Hudson. WHEW CHILE… 👋🏾

[@gunsmoke364]

That was Whitney Houston's mom singing those high notes.

[@jasmineestrella2808]

What I really love about JHud's version is you can still hear Aretha's in it but is still distinctive from the latter.

[@karoljosifmorcillos8433]

Why am I hearing Aretha and Jennifer at the same time?! Miss Jhud! You better sing and touch our souls. And there’s ain’t no way that I’m not watching this on the big screen. ✊✨🙌

[@mannieballard762]

When Jhud hit them high soft notes she sounds just like our QUEEN 👑

[@ThalysonBruno17]

YES GIRLL SIIIINGGGGG

[@BoomerLoveforGenZ]

Brilliant! This interpretation is 98% as good as the original-more than we have a right to expect. Jennifer is an Oscar-winning actress with her own unique sound but for a biopic, she is the only contemporary artist who could begin to capture Aretha’s star power.

[@Solis225]

There is only one Aretha, or even us for that matter we can only interpreted but never duplicated.

[@Solis225]

I was just thinking that song is not the same without Cissy Houston in the background. Aretha was the Queen but Cissy in the background can’t go unnoticed. Just saying.

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

She's definitely the Princess of Soul.

[@Pistolwhipperz]

This version is NOWHERE near as good as the original! Are you OK! This is cute but don't do all that now!

[@BoomerLoveforGenZ]

@@Pistolwhipperz Even Aretha could not recreate the recording from Lady Soul. It was perfection in every way. Here’s another reflection on the movie version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYe3l32gfs5rZqc

[@trevemusic5778]

I'm so glad Jennifer did this movie. I hopes she carries whats she is doing here to her own music.

[@Crown_mekiing]

If she don’t get an Oscar for this role she played, Ima be PISSED

[@greer2785]

Aretha handpicked this young lady with herself in mind. Jennifer is an Oscar born artist! This is Amazing the way she captured the essence of Ms. Franklin in acting and singing!

[@autumnlyn]

Wish they didn’t mute down the high vocals in the back, it was amazing in the movie gave me goosebumps

[@hello_04]

Because in the real song they are actually even more prominent on purpose especially as that’s Cissy Houston hitting those notes. A real church arrangement

[@FREELEOONE]

@@hello_04 did they use Cissy's vocals on this version?

[@scottstephen5129]

@@FREELEOONE I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it's Saycon Sengbloh and Hailey Kilgore singing the background vocals here, with Saycon on that sustained high note!

[@thandiemagwaza1051]

Riight!!! I was shooketh during that scene my lwaaaard

[@lateefahmccrary5331]

Mannnnnnnn I stood up on that part in the theater, it hit me

[@Shacon5]

Aretha knew just what she was doing, when she asked JHud to play her in a movie that is now out, yes Jennifer sing girl I hear every bit of Arethra in these songs. God bless you. the anointing on your voice is magical.

[@Itisaboutangeltoday]

Exactly, Aretha knew what she wanted. I hate when others say it should be some one else. Jhud killed it. Simply the best.

[@louiecernal4764]

I love it that she's singing in Aretha's style ❤️❤️❤️

[@alessandrobracci6815]

She is a queen of music

[@dottiemathews6853]

DOGGONE IT SWEEITIE!! SING THIS SONG!!! WOO!

[@dottiemathews6853]

I have to sing this song in the key of BF

[@biggaming2004]

Man, I kinda wish these types of music just played in real life instead of only online.

[@Erasureeraser]

Aretha Franklin smiling in her grave, she would've been proud for Jennifer 👍👍

[@kpop_uknow]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@Nick-ol7sm]

I dont mean to be one of those people but umm.... She's buried in a mausoleum

[@gabrielcardoso5461]

@@Nick-ol7sm you're being that person

[@shamekafisher1769]

She is because I am

[@jxstadri]

I mean apparently Aretha hand-picked Jennifer for the role!

[@surmilasingh4127]

That high note can end many singers career hail,princess of soul

[@carmelcoated48]

She was definitely the best choice for this movie and representing Aretha Franklin. Her vocals are spectacular.

[@TotalTRINITYSometimesKayla]

I was scared to listen because can't nobody sing Aretha like Aretha.... But Jenniiiifffeeerrrrr 😍You did that💛

[@davidcarter1853]

Aretha's spirit is shining through Jennifer this is beautiful to hear and watch that she personally hand pick Jennifer to play her and tell it like it should be told this performance smell like an Oscar congratulations Jennifer 👏❤

[@louiecernal4764]

Jennifer is giving us the 60s vibe Bruno is giving us the 70s Abel is giving us the 80s Ari is giving us the 90s

[@karimbrightman]

Amazing. She sang in Aretha Style. A real actress . She don't do JHud on vocals .. she embodies so much Aretha Spirit with RESPECT

[@anmon11]

This smells like an Oscar.

[@kpop_uknow]

Haha 😂❤️

[@amanasro]

That is why Andra Day didn't WIN this year, because a Black Woman Jennifer Hudson is going to Win in 2022!!! They couldn't have two black Women winning back to back Lead Oscars. NOT in this LIFE. Francis McDormand plays the same role and keeps winning because....... I will allow you to speculate on your OWN, but the TRUTH stairs you in the FACE. Andra Day won the Golden Globe, most of the time, if you Win the Golden Globe, you normally Win the OSCAR!!! 🖤🖤🖤😎😎😎🙄🙄🙄Need I say anything else. Andra was robbed.💔

[@stardustboy94]

@@amanasro I thought the same thing coz Andra also killed it.They might even end up giving it to Gaga for commercial reasons ( Gaga hype). u never know with those people.

[@arlenyholmquist3641]

@@amanasro wow. Didn’t think about that Frances Macdormand does play the same roles. Good actress but she wasn’t the best last year.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

@@amanasro It's FrancES McDORMAND. But yeah, I agree with you.

[@geromebrown7582]

Aretha anointed Jennifer , the spirit lives on through jhud . Kudos to you Jennifer 😉 you got something special just like Aretha ❤️…. “ AINT NO WAY “ another person could have played Aretha Franklin other than you Jennifer GOD bless you !

[@MrPeterPeee]

The way she has differed this version to her live performance a few years ago is perfect! Both amazing, but with this she has kept Aretha’s spirit while using her own powerful vocal. Impecable blend

[@shelby980]

Jeez 🤭😭😭😭 the amount of emotions in this song. 😭😭🙌🙌

[@adrianeliezerceballos349]

OMG, Lord this is perfection 🤩🤩🤩

[@clarinewagner3624]

JENNIFER HUDSON!! YOU WERE MOST DEFINITELY THE CHOSEN ONE!! DAMN GOOD JOB!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Tokewittoots]

The new queen of soul ❤❤❤

[@robertokokayi]

There aren't many female singers who would even attempt to sing this Aretha Franklin classic. Great job JHud, you did the Queen proud.

[@lesegomashigo8867]

Did I not just like this video before it could even load.The professionalism. I love how she approached this song in Aretha 's style. She made sure to play Aretha in every song instead of having Jennifer's signature. That's admirable 💯 💯

[@stefanklaus1652]

She’s the new queen of Soul without a doubt , this voice is unbelievable ❤️❤️❤️

[@ajaycbaby8837]

No not even close. Jennifer has a powerful voice, but she is not the most soulful of her generation. Fantasia, Kelly Price, Kierra Sheard, Jasmine Sulivan are way more soulful. Jennifer is more popular because of her acting career, but soul has nothing to do with popularity or being loud. :) I am kind of having mixed feelings about seeing this movie after hearing the released music. I did not feel anything while listening to it. Dreamgirls was a better fit for her voice.

[@danyellejones2799]

PRINCESS of soul 😉💜

[@lordvoldemort5725]

Um… no lol

[@sloanbanks9531]

You listed R&B and Gospel singers. This song demonstrates JHud as a soul singer

[@jacksongreene3687]

@@ajaycbaby8837 More soulful than Jennifer? Then you must not have any idea what soul is. All those women have great voices and have soul, but no singer has anything on Jennifer Hudson or can touch her at what she does. The woman is perfection. Those other singers have their own lanes and can't be touched on what they do as well either but J Hud is a different level than all of them, and does not need to compared to anyone.

[@EarleneHollins]

J-HUDD DID THAT SONG 🔥❤️❤️🔥

[@ricoharvey4983]

How it ends….Jen captured that bitter sweet thing about this song. Love it

[@MyLifeinTci]

Jennifer Hudson will do Aretha Franklin justice in everything she does, the voice the talent , everything is amazing and perfection! 🥰🙏🏾

[@heroxzq1263]

The background vocals should've been brought more forward. Thats integral in Arethas music

[@a.gonzalez4441]

THis is next level in the movie... She had people in tears, chills, goodsebumps. Scene was incredible...

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

This is beyond perfection

[@elisaierussi7153]

Simply amazing. We know she could sing with more strenght on that pitch, but the respect she paid to the original version it's perfect.

[@tashawright3512]

Was here for you on that silly show that let u go and I'm still here for you today ❤️❤️💯 you go girl

[@sukma5277]

Im crying right now ,thanks jhud

[@heretobullshit7144]

It’s really a hard job for some signature voice to imitate another signature voice provided that they have different voice types and vocal approaches. JHud has done the best she can. Love her

[@kachied]

Ain't no way you gotta do us like that Jennifer,... Beautiful

[@gal1052]

When Aretha released this song (1968?) I first heard it in my car on my way to a band practice. (I'm a musician) Within the first 8 bars I had to pull over to the curb to give it my full attention. By the time Aretha got to the bridge I was in tears. It instantly became one of my favorite songs and performances of all time. So I took my wife to see the movie yesterday and when this song came around I was instantly transported back into that car at the curb fighting to keep from sobbing out loud. It does not get any better than this!! Thank you, Aretha and Jennifer for sharing your gifts with us.

[@aravenapat3900]

i felt presence of almighty 🥺

[@kim_taesoung]

I love this song with you song OMG OMG OMG!!!

[@465customapparel8]

Chicago’s Finest 👸🏽

[@jibingeorgekarickom]

Jhud have some PIPES 🔥

[@olusheyibanjo]

SANG IT!!!! Jennifer

[@yudhoprakoso1381]

Expensive voice🎉🎉🎉

[@jeanettescott4886]

This woman is so amazing. That voice is just every thing. Sing girl

[@kaizenchi3915]

Favorite song in the movie.

[@ChrisOFz]

It's mind-blowing how not-100%-Jennifer this is, it's Aretha by Jennifer. This is vocal genius

[@NarinBomb]

That dress is everything. ✨

[@johnlewis195]

She sang every song on the film Live... take after take... amazing

[@feliciabroper3707]

Oh my god!! What a voice. Here’s to another Oscar Jennifer!!!

[@kemariemaragh-campbell6721]

she is not deemed THE GREAT PRINCESS OF SOUL for nothing. it is clear why she is the soul princess. what a soulful and lovely take on this classic. Just like the Queen of Soul would sing it.

[@johnmichas6487]

one of the voices of new age!!! perfect!!!!

[@spotterosariolovetofly4730]

I love you ❤ Jennifer💕

[@jewellpaige7161]

Mrs. Aretha would be PLEASED TO THE BONES,She would give a Thumbs-UP!!

[@aziangurl723]

Jennifer is COMING for that Oscar and I am HERE for it 👏🏼

[@ShadavionGrant]

Jennifer Hudson will get nominated

[@ellevirgaux]

OMG JHUUUUUUUUUUUUUD! FIYAAAAAAAAAA! She understood the assignment and DELIVERED!

[@GPEKPENDU]

Yesssss!!!

[@lady6164]

This was good. Makes me appreciate Aretha. There's no match to that voice. True treasure.

[@livingmylifetothefullest2026]

I love love Jennifer voice so amazing🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ogunsolawaleelijah9031]

If this woman doesn't get the Oscar, we rioting!!!!

[@soilderqueeng.c9782]

I’m with you

[@victoryinvanitypodcast2572]

Facts !

[@Xoxo-mh9zr]

Word!

[@francelyneadhemar8634]

That's my girl ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@christiancollier9323]

SANG IT MOTHHAAAAA 🌸❤️ yes.

[@Emily967]

Jennifer Hudson is incredible. Definitely one of the best singers around at the moment, she sings with soul. However, as good, brilliant, spectacular, as this is, it doesn’t even touch Aretha’s version. And that reminds me / puts into perspective just how incredible Aretha was. Jennifer sang this and it was incredible, but for me to feel Aretha’s version was better than this incredible performance? That is next level 🤯, insane talent. She inspired so many singers, many of our legends today; Celine, Mariah, Whitney, were inspired by Aretha, a truly incredible woman. Jennifer nailed this, and added her own flare. She’s astonishing and I just love hearing her sing

[@AndrewBurat]

wow

[@jh2100]

You don't know how much I love you and how much I love your voice . it's 5:00pm i just woke up just to listen to your voice and see what's up .this right here is what I'm talking about that's .my Jhud love ya

[@jobethgleason6861]

THAT VOICE IS GIFT FROM GOD. JUST LIKE ARETHA'S WAS.

[@JAYTofficial]

Jennifer Hudson is a living legend dawg!

[@muhdhariz5851]

This Talented Woman Deserve An Oscar For The Best Actress❤️❤️..Love Jhud...You Nailed Aretha tone..Powerful Voice..Amazing💪

[@karoliparraguirremamani3422]

Jenniferr is amazingg!

[@jonahart8095]

I respect you Ms. Hudson. I respect you. This rendition is absolutely lovely.

[@cj10109]

This song is a masterpiece. Jhud made it her own! 🙏🏾💜

[@Xoxo-mh9zr]

Best part ❤️❤️❤️

[@RooibaardBoerseun]

I just love Miss Jennifer Hudson and her phenomenal vocal ability so much. Who better to sing songs sung by the Queen Miss Franklin herself! Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦 xxx

[@RodrigoVeloso-gs6gy]

Que voz foda!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🤎

[@2toofine]

Saw this movie at the advanced screening today (08/08/21) and I must say, it was a dynamic performance. This song in the movie is soul stirring! There's a video on KZbin of Jennifer singing "Natural Woman" in a radio station and I posted my prediction in 2017 (it's still there) that she would win an Academy Award for her portrayal of Miss Aretha.

[@presshus3681]

My God Jennifer you killed it Aretha definitely possessed inside of you 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lyssvianne1]

Auntie Rere would be proud! Yes 🙌🏾 sang that song 🎵!

[@FernandaMinero]

MY GOOOOD Jennifer deserves all the success! Her voice is one of the most powerful I ever heard. You got this Jennifer 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@brandonmiller8273]

I always said she was born in the wrong decade. Current radio doesn’t have popular music that does her voice justice 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@charissemodeste6489]

Jennifer can sang aLOT of people we 👀 know, under the STEPS, okay!! Ms. Hudson.. these 💐 are for you.

[@melv5566]

She deserves this Oscar white America is already pinning miss lady Gaga as the winner for best actress for 2022 it is our duty as a people to see her through this and go see this movie Jennifer deserves it she is in her prime and we should respect her as the voice of america because that’s what she is