JP Cooper covers Lauryn Hill's Ex-Factor in the 1Xtra Live Lounge

[@ashleyterence6942]

Who is watching in 2024? Was not expecting any likes on this lol, this song is magic.

[@ghislainendjandja5287]

Watching and singing 💥

[@tijdvooreenverhaaltje]

Watching and giving my neighbours a live concert

[@b.i.j.o]

☝️

[@savannahgrey3480]

Meeeee

[@blazehamahona410]

Furst listened to this in 2018 sitting in my kuzzins room having beers n cones n he pulls this song out,its forever a magic song my man

[@Skincarewithava]

2024 and still listening to this masterpiece 😇

[@lauraingabire5905]

Sameeeee

[@amberjade2437]

Never have I ever come across anyone doing a Lauryn Hill song justice.. Nice to know I've finally found someone!!

[@gregc7699]

check out Jarrod Lawsons version of this if you haven't trust me he does it justice swell

[@Jarw4161]

Greg C no way jarrods version is no way near as good as this guy . This guy kills it

[@akimatenna]

Beyonce's is great.

[@JackSiggs]

are y0u okay mate?

[@JackSiggs]

+senn jutsumaki

[@MadeInNZbro]

THOSE RUNS! 😮 Never heard anyone come close to slaying Lauryn like that! Beautifully done JP.

[@SophiaZoe]

I fully agree

[@brittanyshort1536]

I definitely agree!!!!

[@khristygaska9879]

true BUT BESIDES Tori Kelly !

[@madpipes101]

umm he slayed this nun like lauryn get yo shit staright this was maybe a 7

[@MadeInNZbro]

Darynell Bell get your shit straight and go back and read what I wrote as I clearly said 'come close to slaying'.

[@JskyChat]

Lauryn Hill needs to see this.

[@melaniecruz8897]

Jsky Chat that's exactly what I thought

[@nicskeptic]

She said she would rather her own children starve than to have white people buy her records.

[@MRAAng-on2jg]

sarah roehrig lmao really? Reading this after experiencing extreme racism at a club last night for being black this comment made me giggle. I’m not saying that white people dont encounter race related comments but still this made me giggle out of shock😦😂

[@MRAAng-on2jg]

sarah roehrig also I’ve never met a black person with a Prussian name like Roehrig. I mean I have a German friend with that name but she’s white so that’s really interesting🤪💞

[@tiger664xx]

@@nicskeptic That's a lie, she never said such thing... google it and you will find no evidence to that awful statement .

[@adad2536]

I need this man singing at my wedding... Thank you for bringing me here 1xtra

[@tyleenstates3482]

AD AD I need him too. as my husband 😂 lol jk

[@uSiyanda]

Wow. I'm never getting tired of this

[@nessatenny]

I honestly never get tired of hearing his cover of this song... Then again, I never get tired of anything he sings lol I love him sooo much💕

[@nessatenny]

Haha you probably did😂 I'll be honest, you'll most likely see my name quite a lot when it comes to JP Cooper's videos😅

[@nessatenny]

Amen to that! He's been my favourite singer for three or four years now, looove him👏

[@nessatenny]

Yeahh I loved that!! I remember seeing him on an advert and I had to look him up straight away, and it all grew from there

[@nessatenny]

Are you going to see him on tour this month?

[@nessatenny]

Oh all this time I thought you lived in the UK😅 my bad lol where are you from? And thank you haha I'll follow you back!! Are you on Instagram or anything?

[@oriannabampoe4326]

One of my favourite covers ever, I think he did Ms Hill justice ✨

[@perriredd615]

Yes👏👏👏💖

[@freddiemo6510]

Man! I was there in the 60's to with Stevie, Marvin and even the smooth voice of Sam cook. But this guy from Manchester is on par. How many times have you heard someone sing live like this? A real rare thing to hear.thank God for some REAL good soulfulness. Brother, I'm gona come see you live. You have just awoken a man in his 70's so thank you for that. I thought music was dead lemme tell you all..he dam good

[@kieranford1363]

😍😍finally getting the recognition he deserves so soulful **eargasm**

[@jessicarey5733]

Eargasm..... 😂 😅😂

[@0GHacksNET]

@BBC Radio 1Xtra - Bring back JP for a session!

[@SwaggaJonez1]

I HAD CHILLS!!! through every note, every Rift ,every Run, and every Falsetto. Just Pure Gold #GOLDEN 🔑

[@_LauraHrz]

real voice, real talent! He's voice is so pure and beautiful, he's an artist!!!!!

[@jaydeezcardshop]

Amazing cover

[@rocafella142]

I'll admit, when I saw the thumbnail I didn't have much faith in this cover. This dude nuke me out of the water. That was phenomenal.

[@thekrakenguy6962]

He legitimately might be the best vocalist on the planet right now.

[@chadwashington4074]

No lie

[@eroskine4063]

Whoosh! As a Lauryn Hill Fan that was great. Best Cover Ever ..... Those Runs ...

[@jeromio_peezy6822]

He should cover a song from Maxwell. Either "Fortunate" or "This Woman's Work." Thumbs up if you agree!

[@thefamily4431]

Yeah "This Woman's Work" would be a good shout.

[@NarutoUuzumaki]

Great shout

[@TheBoxer1988]

This woman's work is kate bush!

[@williambradford9778]

jeromio_peezy YES

[@wafierahaman]

THIS WOMAN'S WORK .

[@jespermn286]

I have played it on repeat for three hours!

[@ameerar8891]

omg, omg omg. last time I heard this was the live version of him doing it. ugh always amazing to hear, his voice is incredible

[@countrysidekilla1115]

A timeless song covered by an incredible artist!

[@belledobie7822]

His voice is so soulful and sounds like liquid gold, I'm obsessed!😍

[@anairasmith4424]

2020? I cant be the only one this piece of art will not be forgotton edit:2021 now bebes😌

[@willowbarna9595]

Listen all the time

[@ronnietucker3712]

2021

[@giselesantos326]

Yeah

[@donovanwilliams6792]

Me too ...

[@blessingraymond6038]

2021🥺

[@lovemilkshake]

Damn this song will always get in my feelings, lauryn really blessed us with her lyrics, her voice, her music, and this cover is the best I have found of this song, he did an amazing job, I could feel every emotion in it

[@NJPUDDY]

iv been listening to jp cooper for about 2 years now... so happy he's finally getting what he deserves... I knew he'd blow up sooner or later 🙂

[@dearjunii]

guys im falling apart.. his voice is so fucking beautiful i can't 😭

[@dollymoss4439]

I know this should have a trigger warning never heard a man sing it back to us and as amazing 🥲

[@AliciaAli7270]

This man's voice can do no wrong in my book. Could listen to him all day every day. Wish you all the success hun.

[@lukeakers859]

I can honestly say after playing this 1000 times or more thats its the best cover i heard. Jp cooper is on another level people. That soul and truth hits your heart with power. Bless you brother.

[@ill_wilz2684]

NEVER HEARD SUCH A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF THIS SONG!!!!

[@lisakhanye5366]

😥😥😥😥❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ My soul is full ❤️ 🎶

[@DJBIGWILL]

I could listen to this version all day

[@shyhiembrownell5185]

just when you’re about to die , your mind finds a way to give you life . you listened to this . Peace Love .

[@perriredd615]

✌💖

[@shadowboxing7029]

No one will ever be able to touch the original for me, but it wasn't bad. The first time I ever heard her sing I was moved to tears. I later had the fortune to see her live in concert many years ago. No one has ever come close to that performance and no one ever will.

[@CaseyLooove]

I never thought someone could make such a beautiful Lauryn Hill cover 💕 Makes me cry

[@MaxineGuess]

Such an incredible sound and voice! I love this version of Ex-Factor. You are blessed JP!

[@ShiiitIDK]

Ahh...back when music was worth listening too. #LaurynHill × #TheFugees

[@genesissings7437]

Justin Lujan and JP Cooper lol

[@user-on9od8ej5s]

Facts

[@qwerty487]

The truth!!!!

[@vineetasjourney8017]

YES! My heart don’t belong in this generation!

[@GangBlud]

it still is if u know which artists are nice

[@mabulasekwaila9865]

This cover is perfect!! The instruments and his voice blend so well

[@shantejohnson3210]

His voice has a lot of soul !!! I love his cover ❤️

[@18phylicia]

I ❤️ Jp Cooper!!!! He sent me a little message for my birthday. 😊 he's awesome!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@intrvrtdpyrldblog6568]

This is crazy!!! soulful cover of an already soulful song by an awesome artist of another awesome artist! Love this much, legendary!

[@djmello3456]

Ma Booooyyy!!! JP goesin in!!! so proud of this dude!! Amazing vocal, such an amazing talent...You gotta hear him Live!!!!

[@mishbishmashpotatoes8463]

I can feel the soul in his voice. Talented beyond measure❤

[@jayetchasketcha]

there's always that one, in everyone's life. chase him or her. you'll never be happier, don't give up on em. i still can't stop thinking about her, no one else could fill her void.

[@chanellemidwood116]

Justin Timeless thank you xxx

[@onehungalazytaic3849]

Preach

[@shesadreamer22]

This is so sad but true ♥️

[@hjs959]

This.

[@paulgregson88]

It might feel like there's only 1 in everyones life and no one else could fill that void but that isn't actually the case you know mate. We're just hardwired to think like that, to feel like that. There's always more than 1 person that can make you feel love and your happiness genuinely isnt contingent on anyone else but you. Love exists inside us all mate, it's always there when you think about it. Happiness is never a constant in anyones life, ever. And you shouldn't seek to make it so, we have to feel sad and and down to feel happy and feel love. Without anger and sadness we have no comparative frame of reference with which to attribute any value to happiness. In other words, we need to know what sad feels like so we can feel happy. This is the same with any emotion, including love. The only real truth you've conveyed is that you're capable of love. That doesn't mean there's only 1 person for everyone and you should chase them. You will be happy again my friend regardless of who you do or don't chase. I can promise you that

[@bazzageorge1076]

Haven't heard a voice this good live for a long time

[@shesadreamer22]

This is an amazing cover of one of my all time favourite songs. His voice is angelic. So pure and real. Wow!

[@GonAbril]

this guy deserves much more recognition...☝🏼

[@James-b4d]

I've never heard of this geeza before but he smashed it! Gained a new fan :)

[@Bert_de_Wit]

This was good. Like, ridiculously crazy insanely good!

[@rocksteadysmodernlife]

Still here 2023. JP your a legend

[@ale.rodriguez.cuevas]

His voice healed all my aches! So damn good!!!!

[@natebuzzkiller3647]

still listening in 2023 hard not to relate 💔what a good cover 🙌🔥

[@maggiem1980]

I hate anyone covering Lauryn hill but this can never get old, just phenomenal.still listened to daily 7 years later as well as the original of course xox

[@Deezyus]

Wow! Brilliant Acoustic Cover! Nice to hear a good male version of this song.. Next ex I get, I'm bumpin this 😂✊🏽💯

[@shaunireland5501]

yes yes

[@oratilekeotshepile7462]

I listened to this about a 100 few times looking for words to explain how this cover made me feel and after ther the thousandth time , still nothing . It made me cry his voice is so beautiful😣 it touched places in my soul that only good music can . I really love this ❤😢*I'm not crying anymore by the way * 😊

[@opal2610]

Love the original by Lauryn Hill but JP Cooper executed that very well ^_^

[@Mattythe13addie]

Facebook brought me here & I love this

[@ohtebowah]

The version on fb is better right

[@shadowflower22]

its the same version.....???

[@ohtebowah]

i feel he sings it better

[@shadowflower22]

it literally IS the same version.... someone just pulled it from youtube and created a sharable cut on facebook.. its the exact same video!

[@ohtebowah]

no the one i saw is performed in a different live arena

[@Michael889.....]

Absolutely stunning singer , love the cover pal

[@chordieboy]

Just found my new favourite artist : ) what an amazing voice.

[@Robmcdonald86]

eddie Doyle please have a listen to my covers if you have a minute,I'm just starting out and I'd be grateful for any feedback 🎤🎸😊

[@sister2si]

Wow he's incredible!!!! Absolutely love this!!!!

[@antoinetteowens9693]

Beautiful voice and yes I’m still listening in 2019.

[@lvurvlvurv1461]

This is just too much, the feels, the emotion, this man is just beautiful. That voice just runs through my skin and touches my soul..

[@thefamily4431]

This is too lit! He's made a classic into his own!

[@cashmerelullabi]

I will never ever forget this cover. never.

[@QueenQueenly]

What a Beautiful Voice!

[@brittanyallen7900]

I listen to you everyday! I absolutely LOVE your voice!!!

[@Papaleg]

Your emotions for this song 😶 . Reminds me of how it feel to miss someone and they not even miss you back 👏🏾😢 Beautiful vocals!

[@wandaballard4738]

Absolutely beautiful I hope she sees this

[@katlegontirang9404]

It could all be so simple But you'd rather make it hard Loving you is like a battle And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will Is this just a silly game That forces you to act this way Forces you to scream my name Then pretend that you can't stay Tell me, who I have to be To get some reciprocity No one loves you more than me And no one ever will [Hook:] No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin' It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy This is crazy I keep letting you back in How can I explain myself As painful as this thing has been I just can't be with no one else See I know what we got to do You let go and I'll let go too 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you And no one ever will [Repeat Hook] Care for me, care for me I know you care for me There for me, there for me Said you'd be there for me Cry for me, cry for me You said you'd die for me Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me [Repeat]

[@Lashunti.J]

I had to hold my breath for this! he took all my air away .

[@azza7450]

Im on spotify just because of you JP Cooper.

[@samanthawaru9414]

His voice is so pure and beautiful. Love this. 😌

[@christopherbird2739]

That was unexpected and it blew me away, one of my favourite songs sang beautifully

[@dzillet28]

i could listen to this forever...when i hear it i want: to lay all day in bed with my love doing nothing, i want to cry, i want to smile, i want to walk by the sea, i want to have a slow dance in a kitchen. Sway in the fields looking at the sky. To remember everything again and again and forget what's forever gone. Want everything what's big and small and at the same time - nothing at all..💔💞. so pure version..🖤🖤🖤

[@paularobertsroberts5883]

What????? Where is this rare gem? He’s amazingly talented.

[@timmyo911]

I'm The Biggest Lauryn Hill Far On This Planet!!!!! And I Hate When Any Artist Sings Her Songs. But I Truly Loved Hearing This Man Sing This Song The Moment I Heard This Years Ago.

[@nomcebozungu1092]

I’ll forever love this song 😭❤️ This is the best !!!! Not one of the best but the BEST SONG I’ve ever heard !!❤️

[@_vic97]

Agreed!

[@Bert_de_Wit]

Wow. You look like an African queen!

[@andymorris7589]

As an old soul man myself who spends his time listening to 60s and 70s soul music finally a voice in JP, heaven sent, that has the talent to be a great soul singer. He's waited a long time and never gave up his dream. A master wordsmith and singer can't wait to see him in concert. I bet he's got a ton of great songs to hit us with.

[@benjaminrwilcox5328]

this is one of my favourite covers

[@nissan_skyline]

Omg, I never knew there was a video of this live session.... This cover always makes my Spotify top 100 listened to songs at the end of the year. I'll never get tired of it.

[@roybrolsbeak]

i hope a new album comes soon, this man deserves so much more

[@benjaminrwilcox5328]

this is one of them songs that you never get bored of absolutely brilliant

[@Wanderingwithwattsy]

wow this is amazing! what a great voice , his own perfection! love this ! massive amount of respect to JP

[@tosha1976]

Voice is lovely as the first day of Spring! God continue to bless you...

[@lovely31bluprint]

Beautiful voice. Peace and Blessings..

[@This_Planet]

I actually paused and gain profound appreciation for the song and him as an artiste. I think about my past and all I been through. Wow

[@Diegorochaoficialok]

wonderfull song !!!!! amazing voice jp cooper !!!!!! lauryn hill the best !!!!

[@abs3759]

such a smooth version brother

[@matthewsnowden8175]

Honestly! I like this version more than the original. I can not stop listening to this song atm. I think this cover brings more depth in to the meaning of this song. I will buy his ticket anyday :) Come to Nz bro!!!

[@dolbus2]

One of the most beautiful covers by one of the most beautiful voices ..just perfection.

[@nataniellejoseph2744]

This song was a perfect for him to cover since he still have that rasp and grogginess in his voice like Lauryn hill it was uncut and raw, in conclusion one of the best Lauryn hill covers👌🏾

[@williammoon7774]

You've succeeded in reconciling me with one of Lauryn Hill's famous song. Even while I sadly still can't stand her anymore for her religious positions. Thanks JC

[@Mp51995]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR UPLOADINGS THIS. ITS ON REPEAT ON MY LAPTOP FROM NOW ON

[@CrL8r]

Gave this the pain and justice it deserves. Ka mau te wehi.

[@denicajames8918]

Best cover I have heard in a while! Raw voice

[@derryomason9643]

Denica James go listen to the cover of Beyonce ain't sorry by a black guy. best cover ever TRUST.

[@beautifuldreamworldb.d.w999]

+Derryo Mason Durand Bernarr is his name i believe

[@denicajames8918]

Hi Derryo! Thanks for suggesting the cover. Another raw talented singer, he has so much soul. I love it!

[@denicajames8918]

Thank you!

[@lynseycstormster4689]

Beautiful. ❤ JP Cooper is one of the best voices to come out of my country for decades, he is vastly underrated.

[@maramatarau7867]

I can't stop listening to this.🙌😍

[@shadowflower22]

i've listened to this about 50 times in the past 24 hours... one of my all time favourite somgs sun so beautifully... thanks JP!!

[@CarlaSophieMar]

JP Cooper's voice is sooo damn soulful 🔥🖤👌

[@amina9935]

What is happening right now? Absolutely disgusting beautiful. Listened to it 30 times. Bravo 👏🏾

[@Fatima-up8lw]

I'm obsessed with him 😍😍😍

[@ripebanana]

this man's voice is so beautiful. wow.