Kandi Sings Ed Sheeran, Destiny's Child, and P!nk in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

[@ELLE]

Kandi's got HITS! What's your favorite Kandi-penned song?

[@msjbaby81]

ELLE anything from Xscape 🥰

[@tinagrazioso718]

Cheating on me

[@Kevin_tx]

Her album “Hey Kandi” was actually good. It was slept on. Listen to “I Won’t Bite My Tongue”

[@Antonio-yy4vt]

There You Go - P!nk

[@tangelaj701]

No Scrubs, Hey Ladies

[@mikoism]

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING WRITER OF "NO SCRUBS" AND OTHER HITS. KNOW A QUEEN WHEN YOU SEE ONE

[@gioovannabp]

mikoism uhhhw didn’t know that. This song is iconic

[@indigogawdess3527]

That doesn't mean shit she got Lucky!!!!!!! You honestly don't believe she can sing. Dumb ass.

[@brotherwisdom6097]

@@indigogawdess3527 Don't hate a Queen, try to become 1..🙄✊🏾✊🏾❤️ BLACK GIRLS ROCK!!

[@indigogawdess3527]

@@brotherwisdom6097 you Idiot

[@indigogawdess3527]

@@brotherwisdom6097 being Black has nothing to do with it.

[@deidrab4421]

Kandi has done so much in the industry and wrote so many hits for your favs.....She’s very talented

[@LADYBEYWEST]

She basically wrote the writings on the wall album ❤️

[@KurtisLeeLewis]

@@LADYBEYWEST and for Mariah Nsync TLC. She done alot.

[@cmjd11]

SO MANY HITS

[@ofclshn]

LΛDYBΞYWESƮ Co-wrote* and she wrote on 5/16 songs on that album.

[@AndrewAddisonUniqueDrewski980]

@@LADYBEYWEST Didn't ever think about it until the video and Kandi writing for Destiny's childs "The Writing's on the wall. " album.

[@Steviie11]

She really writes so many songs that she forgets the lyrics to them lol

[@arielelisa9012]

Stevie lol

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

When you write so much, how could you remember...especially if the songs became hits at different time periods!

[@carolynpegram3840]

B h c nc

[@decholes95]

Her wild card is that she’s wrote for almost every artist in the game 😂❤️

[@ELLE]

Literally. EVERYBODY!

[@Helpme_rhonda]

BOOM!

[@MkG-ce8ul]

😂😂😂😂 I knew she was going too , once she said I'm bad with lyric's lol

[@lamourjones4368]

@@ELLE 000p

[@rhi3rhi391]

Kandi is an actual icon! I love her so much! She’s written so many songs that we all know and sing along to, I’m so glad that the housewives franchise made her contributions more well known. She’s a true talent and has always seemed like a lovely person 💕

[@atolm1]

Her smile is absolute perfection, stunning.

[@meisha89ify]

Just because she's in her own lane people say she can't sing but she has a very unique voice.

[@Kevin_tx]

Lady Lobo yes she actually can sing and very well

[@maddcrz]

Um but she actually sang way better than most who Did this

[@meisha89ify]

I absolutely agree!

[@shanequaaustin8908]

@Carol Green she definitely can't sing at all she use too when she was young 😂😂😂😂

[@partypiano0729]

@@shanequaaustin8908 You're saying more about yourself than anyone else.

[@jnjenki]

This eyeshadow look is everything, AND the hair!

[@kerizmahnicholle2349]

I was thinking that too

[@user-rb4gq2rx8n]

Kandi is gorgeous We need Tamar Braxton now

[@vannesahall2873]

Geechian Doll YESS!!😩

[@L.sabore]

Geechian Doll yesss

[@saleem9634]

They gave you're comment a heart so they must be considering it

[@CeliniacForLife]

If Tamar happens, I’d never stop watching that episode. Lol

[@CynthiaWaithera]

ABSOLUTELY

[@MannysMillennialMouth]

I need these current artists to hit this woman up for songs That woman's pen game is crazy

[@larondarenea]

EmmanuelPierrePortraits They do hit her up. She still writes for artists today. Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, etc.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

Omg when she wasn’t gonna get kick I was like “OH COME ON!!” 😂😂

[@flytjsosweet]

Sam Adams I was holding my breathe while singing just kickin it

[@bonappetae2015]

Maaan...I was screaming "KICK OFF YO SHOOOOEES!!! KICK THEM SHOES OFF BITCH" 😂😂☠☠☠

[@SupervillainDW]

Tasia Danielle 😂🤣😂🤣

[@ooHighlySpecialoo]

Off no bull I wanted to jump in my phone

[@lamyanicoleeee]

Right I was over here about to scream if she didn’t get that song 😭

[@gigiatkinson2537]

This woman makes money in her sleep, Go Girl!!

[@zen_mindset1]

My goal 🥂🙌

[@esmabarnes1068]

For real 👐🏾

[@Skinnychelle48]

Yes she does and has been doing it since she was young! Very smart and business savvy!

[@letssee6473]

😬😖😳 *Literally when she rolls over & fart$...lmao* 🤣 *she so silly...I love her laugh...Been in the game since she was 15. Bona-fide business woman!*

[@kandyblack485]

She definitely does. She was in a girl group Xscape, she's a song writer, owns a restaurant as well as other businesses, etc.

[@laminediallo9014]

Can y’all get Tamar Braxton on here?!

[@CassieJazz96]

omg yes plz

[@mimirose3009]

Yassss

[@Bloooooooooooppp]

Tamar is gonna harmonize with herself, make up songs on the spot it’s gonna be super fun!

[@uziclippe]

With her extra ass

[@user-go2rh9yg8i]

That damn tamar can saaaannnggg

[@Legendarynippy_]

Can we get Deborah Cox?

[@verahoward9422]

Love me some Deb, also So many great singers..

[@diijai1716]

PLEASE!!!!

[@shirleyleopold8024]

Yessss

[@stephjohnson6771]

I would lovee that

[@alisiaboo]

YAAAASSSS!!!!

[@DeeL3]

Omg, I thought she was being sarcastic and funny when she was thinking of a song for "kick" loooool but she seriously couldn't think of her own song!!

[@lala_d334]

I love khandi's laugh. She laughs like the auntie in the family that everybody likes and always look fly at the cookouts.

[@EmpressofFashion]

Wow she wrote that Pink song too. She’s something else 🙌🏾

[@deeniesmothers9310]

I wonder why she didn't sing it herself. When she started singing I thought, Yep, she wrote it. 👸👑

[@EmpressofFashion]

Deenie Smothers she has a weird shakey singing voice. I def prefer Pink singing it

[@reggies.b.8053]

@@EmpressofFashion Just listen to her in The masked singer she just has a low register for a woman, but she is great.

[@crimsonking8746]

She "CO-WROTE" with pink and Kevin Briggs. That means that she could have added a run or as little as a single word or phrase and she gets credit. It happens all the time. I saw once that a major female superstar covered an older rock song and added a few R&B style oohs and a couple of runs to fit her style. The song was previously written decades ago and when she put it out she was credited as a co-writer on that famous song that was written before she was born. (I will not state who because of the passionately psychotic sheep followers of this "artist",and I mean that very loosely, will pile on with their ignorant two cents worth)

[@Scofields1828]

@@reggies.b.8053 exactly Kandi just needs to sing low and even consider writing for country artists too, if she hasn't already but that seems to be where her cute shakey voice could be good. Whenever I want to laugh at kandi singing "every man wants a woooommaaaahhn" I just think about her 30+ million networth and pray I can earn a fraction of what she has worked so hard for her whole life. Generational wealth for a Black family!! That is stunning!!!

[@tangelaj701]

I was just thinking about her being on here and boom she popped up. Aight lemme think about Solange, Bey, or Mariah being on here lol

[@jadensmith2647]

TelaJo Mariah would KILL this 🤩 I love her mind! You know she be quick wit it!

[@Wowitzkay]

Jaden Smith Can’t wait til Queen Mimi comes on here! She’s gonna kill it

[@j.c985]

Ahhh yes! I was thinking of other artists I’d love to see on here but unfortunately they’ve all passed.

[@SexySensi]

TelaJo oooooooh Solange would be great 👍🏾

[@tangelaj701]

@@j.c985 Yeah one of the others for me was Aaliyah😫

[@nicsanc9679]

This is cheating. Kandi has literally written everything 😂😂

[@shyne_floetic82501]

😂😂😂RIGHT!

[@kobestrickland99]

EVERYTHING 😂😂

[@rexevans7928]

Not really she’s written so much she literally can’t remember any of it💀💀💀

[@queenv4340]

😂

[@Scofields1828]

Kandi constantly pulls money moves even with her "every maaan wants a wooomaaan" monotone low down voice. Only a Beverly hills housewife could get an Elle video too, the majority of the housewives aren't on on her coinage level

[@kylea847]

Scofields1828 Bethenny def has the coins. Who on Boreverly Hills can be on here

[@ashagasha]

Scofields1828 why did I read this in khias voice 🥴

[@melaninheadwraps6268]

@@ashagasha 😂😂

[@jamesfrancis9091]

Scofields1828 Well, she definitely displayed in this video that she’s not monotone and actually has a solid voice!!

[@LGnLA]

@@jamesfrancis9091 That part, but it doesn't matter, when you WRITE the songs everyone $ings, cha-ching! Go Kandi!!!💜

[@MsDiva96]

I love Kandi, she's so expressive

[@ebria13]

Can you guys get Luke James on here? 😭

[@simplykoko9033]

Bria K.R. Where did that man go? Gees he’s vanished lol

[@ebria13]

LIB JUE 😂😂 he just put out an album (on January 31st) and now he’s touring

[@simplykoko9033]

Bria K.R. Need to check him out

[@len1975]

LIB JUE he has a new album out

[@telikaandfam]

🤤😌

[@harvelllivingston9751]

Shes a national treasure, need to be protected. She dont wrong songs, she makes hits

[@MVZVRI]

I met Kandi in 2017 in her restaurant she is humble, down to earth, respectful, always nice to every single person she is talking to. A sweetheart.

[@TheAmericanIdol]

I friggen LOVE Kandi!! She has written for so many of the major artists and she deserves so much credit. She is so real and just wears her heart and emotion on her sleeve.

[@M360-w6o]

thepatrickryan she should be in the songwriters hall of fame. Or is she not ready yet ?

[@damndredidthatt]

I love her laugh, voice and personality

[@murieladhiambo]

"Away. Away?" Come oon. It was right there. She even had the right key. "Away, away, away, away, awaaay" (Solange - Cranes in the sky)

[@kvngdree407]

Ice and Fire my thoughts exactly!

[@quartd2542]

They never think of Solange, away has come up a few times. I'm mad she started singing My Heart Will Go On 😆

[@90sxfree]

I was just playing that song 💕

[@TheScoobydoo1]

Take me away keyshia cole came to my mind

[@dianaosei4871]

Or away in a manger! 👍

[@iwantslimjims]

She wrote break up with your girlfriend, I’m bored for Ariana Grande.

[@cicismith3439]

6 God. Kandi wrote a song called it makes me ill for nsync and Ariana took the hook off that and sampled it.

[@jamesfrancis9091]

Cici Smith And yes, in the music industry that means you’re a writer on the song. You’re literally SAMPLING my other song that I wrote in this new song. Lol. If not given credit it’s called stealing as you should know. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@terencejulius5352]

Hell yeah

[@elocinaqui24]

James Francis Correct. But Kandi being a credited writer on a song that interpolated her lyrics/melody is definitely not what was implied by “she wrote a song for Ariana Grande.” She did not write the song FOR Ari, nor is she responsible for the entirety of it.

[@iwantslimjims]

sabrina berriez same difference. She got a check because HER lyrics are in Ariana’s song. The song has like 7 writers on it, but this video is about Kandi so I mentioned something she’s credited as a writer on. I’m a fan of Ariana. You can calm down.

[@Darius19902]

KANDI got hits 💪🏿😤 ... No scrubs - TLC Bills bills bills -destinys child There you go- pink It makes me ill- n'sync How you gonna Tell me - Mya Bug a boo - Destinys Child Tell me no - Whitney Houston Hey ladies - Destinys Child So good - Destinys Child

[@BizzzyBee]

It Makes Me ill was my shit! I didnt know she wrote it but as I hear it I can totally see it!

[@beemocha]

DFROMPG & “Single for the rest of my life ” by ISYSS..but a lot of ppl don’t know who they are lol

[@sinamen516]

Shape of You - Ed Sheeren

[@Darius19902]

@@beemocha i remember them didnt know she wrote that song

[@gioovannabp]

sinamen516 seriously??? Wow

[@ahsia92]

Kandi deserves a star on the Hollywood walk of fame!

[@PreferAndroid]

I love how focused and driven Kandi is. She's such a boss business woman, and an inspiration to black women, and women of all races.

[@nikki7579]

I love her voice and personality. She's my favorite house wife 😍

[@shyne_floetic82501]

I so totally age agree. She is so unique

[@pedroafonsosalgueiro1096]

Same here

[@n.sue-ann5527]

Can't believe she sang Meeting in my bedroom. That's on my playlist, love it 🔥🔥

[@agyapona]

It needs to be said: her makeup looks BOMB 😍

[@itsme6591]

Kandi!!!! She’s my fave on RHOA To bravo: i am a little annoyed they delayed the follow up episode of RHOA until this weekend. I’m waiting .... to find out what happens next for about two weeks.

[@Scofields1828]

Exactly so basic, Andy Cohen needs to get this sorry show together because the fake storylines aren't working anymore

[@adirayasharahla984]

The Superbowl, and the grammys is why the episodes were delayed. I don't watch, but A blogger said this.

[@nicole-ud9ju]

ME TOO I WAS SO MAD !!!!

[@dmason5249]

@@adirayasharahla984 That shouldn't stop them from airing housewives 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@puppylove9203]

D Mason yes it would! It stopped Power from airing last Sunday. Super Bowl is big ratings they can’t compete with

[@DubbViews]

I need Amerie to be on here please!

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

I agree. A video like this will be her biggest hit in years. 😂😂😂

[@sophiadavenport3959]

Yes 💕

[@SirDave]

@@HeyMyLifeIsLibby You sound miserable. I'm still waiting for your national or international biggest hit.

[@HeyMyLifeIsLibby]

Sir. Dave 1) I actually love her. It was a joke, And 2) was I lying?😂😂😂

[@IMBATAKTIVE8]

JLayfin no we DONT HOLD THT

[@ak-xp4hp]

Kandi's voice is on the final cut on a few of the songs she wrote too. She's singing the melody on the chorus in "No Scrubs", singing with P!nk on "There you Go" and the "808 (Remix)" by Blaque she's singing that melody on the chorus as well just to name a few. Check yourself before you say she can't sing

[@LL00123]

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED!!!!!!! Her tone is so unique and amazing and she really makes Xscape’s harmonies special. GO KANDI!!!!

[@TransformWithKris]

Kandi has sooo many amazing hustles & is so talented in so many different ways. Best of all, I love her personality 😂🤣, her drive, & her voice!

[@Iamniko__]

Lol we need more mature icons on this show like herself, Mariah, Christina, Beyoncé, Celine, Yolanda, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, etc...

[@angelat5554]

NIKO SINGS would beyonce ever do this looollll

[@JM-zb1mq]

Now you know neither Mariah or Beyoncé is showing up for this lol.

[@Iamniko__]

J M I feel like they would. Mariah has done other interviews like this like the reaction video to her covers.

[@JM-zb1mq]

NIKO SINGS Niko considering Mariah is music and loves music I’ll have to agree darling however they need to correct lighting❤️🎤🎼

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

You know their budget ain't that high

[@simonelesesne]

Her daughter is really her twin 🤣

[@xbagaming3909]

Candy: “My love, do you ever dreammm of, Candy Coated Rain Drops...”

[@ScorpioSista]

Lol her struggling to figure out "kick" is crazy! I was like ummmm....just kickin it? She's funny

[@Missminiver]

I was wondering why the words were so crazy difficult, and then I realize she’s a lyricist and wrote like a third of the hit songs in existence lol

[@XoxoxShelbs]

“No” and she didn’t sing no scrubs 😩😩🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Oop guess she saved it for guy 😂😂

[@Nalaroar]

MikeHunt she also wrote break up with your girlfriend by ariana grande??

[@blkgapmodel]

jotarosa nope but she co-wrote the song that samples it

[@houseniggas]

Shelby Smith but she wrote it for tlc

[@ELLE]

LOL!

[@winniwavanna5143]

@@houseniggas no she wrote it for herself and gave it to tlc

[@Teebee407]

Kandi is the most versatile singer of Xscape her range is pretty amazing as well as her pen game!

[@raymonddez2453]

Kandi so gorgeous... sending love from NC

[@ennvee1989]

I wanna be a fierce business woman like Kandi when I grow up 😍

[@MrChalaki]

They should of did All Xscape that would of been dope!

[@ELLE]

Ooooohhh!!!

[@EboJ13]

I don't even remember what I was about to click. I know I clicked as soon as I saw this. Kandiiii 💖. Music royalty 👑💜.

[@florazul5240]

I can just hear Khia now 😂 I actually enjoy Kandi’s voice

[@AkiyaKiara22]

Azule Flor every man needs a woman 😭😭

[@verahoward9422]

I buy all of her songs. Such a beautiful voice.

[@yourhusbandismyboyfriend1714]

Lmao

[@BillyLarkin31]

Kandi’s voice and Penmanship is Unique

[@moedawg1001]

I love Kandi she is so down ta earth and cool i love her personality . she remains so humble at all times 🥰🥰🥰

[@Lola_Monroe]

Grammy Award songwriter And can't remember none of the lyrics to major hits she wrote. LOL. 😂😂😂💋💋

[@stevieb9705]

I don't even know Kandi like that but I know she wrote There You Go, P!nk's very first single, a BOP, and for that she's cool with me.😂😂

[@LiLmSzDiVa]

Her smile and personality is contagious. I love Kandi so much. 💕

[@cienergi]

She looks so pretty!

[@lovelyrithatsme7050]

Yes Kandi! I didnt know she wrote "There you go" by Pink....I use to love that song

[@TheVIPDiva]

I love how Kandi laughs.....all the way to the bank!

[@avrilmiller2028]

It's so funny watching her struggle on the first two songs. Her group sings kick it and she WROTE Pink's song "there you go". She also wrote TLC's song "no scrubs"

[@tequilapapii5936]

This game thought they was slick with ‘Fly’ lmao. If I hear that damn song 1 more time

[@raphiethegreat1865]

I didn’t know I needed this😂😂Also she done wrote half the hits we know today lmaoo

[@da.7728]

I guess Elle came with a check for her 🤑😉LOLLL

[@8806Erika]

Kandi almost KILLED me when she didn't sing JUST KICK IT 😂

[@Helpme_rhonda]

I just want to intern for Kandi. What a mentor she would be. Successful and used her gift to bless others in theirs. ❤

[@christopherlewis7115]

Saw her name and clicked instantly! I will always love Xscape.

[@4sara12]

Omg I didn’t know Kandi wrote so many songs...ICONIC

[@capricorndiva6310]

I never clicked so fast.

[@jai9720]

Nicole Webb right!!!!

[@salishawright2984]

Me too.

[@niyahguthery]

I love Kandi so much cause she owns being a boss. She doesn’t care how other people see her cause she knows who she is but she’s still so humble! I claim all that energy! 🙌🏾

[@manolodemsy1246]

Miss kandi , y’all might know her from Real housewives of Atlanta but she is so much more than that, she is a dope ass writer and a good singer

[@crystalmorrison1616]

Kandi sing fly above a lie. I heard that song once and loved it. Couldn't look it up because I didn't know who sing it

[@kapulafred]

I think I just love Kandi as a person

[@theryguyryan4143]

I feel like 8 out of 10 times, Kandi wrote any song you've hear between the years of 1995-2019 lolol

[@ovoizaiah744]

Never expected my favorite housewife to be on here 😍 she’s so talented

[@basementtunes]

you never expected a singer to be on here? lol.

[@ovoizaiah744]

basementtunes you say that like she’s one out of 10 singers in the world...let my worlds collide in peace

[@basementtunes]

@@ovoizaiah744 hahahahaha. Carry on.

[@acelyons1944]

“ I lose my “COOL” whenever your around” SWV 🥰🥰

[@Antonio-yy4vt]

You wrote There You Go by P! Nk, Oh my God, I love this song so much! Congratulations! I miss Pink singing There You Go live! I hope you have it on the next tour! I wanted you to work with her on her next album!

[@kandyblack485]

She can make hits and sing too. I loved her on the show the voice also. Kandi is so pretty, her cheeks and smile. Ironic Kandy dang candy by Cameo 🤣🤣.

[@moniquew3603]

I love Kandi's laugh 🤣

[@jjohnwords2873]

When they out the word "fly" I was waiting for "A scrub is a guy who thinks he's fly and...."

[@annettehenry7]

Kandi is executive producer TRHW OF ATLANTA

[@brendacook8052]

I just love Kandi's personality!

[@jessicamclune5533]

Lmao so this was basically a song Association of all the songs kandi wrote

[@elfranciscob]

“night” Kandi: *has flashbacks*

[@nisarojas2869]

😂💀

[@phoenix-fr5pm]

why?

[@Redd91ful]

1:04 Kandi’s classic dolphin laugh

[@lexboi87]

Please get TAMIA on here...

[@christina1948]

Yesss!!! I love her!!

[@bjcooper826]

They ain't ready for the level of voice mastery! Tamia is top notch, grade A, example of student of music artistry.

[@AllOfKee]

Yessssssss

[@roseoraeats7763]

Super talented 😃😍 she just won the Masks Singer 🙌🏾👏🏾

[@tvision6954]

I love Kandi, a humble businesswoman and I love watching her on real housewives of Atlanta!

[@klajate8031]

Me and Kandi was in sync with the songs I was thinking like half of the same songs she did lol. But yes just love her vocal range, she so pretty and seems down to earth too

[@lawanawright4601]

Lol, when the first word popped up "kick" I automatically thought of her song "Just Kick it". I was like how you going to forget, lol.

[@tomasgarcia7499]

OMG KANDI!!!!!! Yes!!! I hope Mariah does it one day.

[@CassieJazz96]

same

[@mimirose3009]

I'd LOVE mimi to do it but you know she'd NEVER lol

[@HH-kv3gv]

Mimi Rose girl bye

[@nicolenunya984]

Mimi Rose I think she would do it bc she did the one where she reacted to her fans singing her sings

[@onlyh8720]

@@mimirose3009 she did a holiday one lol

[@StaceyMarie522]

Getting Xscape vibes right off the bat already

[@songsevolutionmy4638]

Just came here to confirmed that she is the *Night Angel* in masked singer.

[@divaaTanee]

terrifying peanut thinking that same thing

[@cheyennemishell992]

Kandi’s laugh is so contagious! 🤣

[@th3kidniyah187]

“Giving me raccoon by the eyes”😭😭

[@BlackBeauty2023]

I was literally screaming "Just Kickin It" at Kandi when she was trying to think of a song for "Kick" 😂🤣

[@RU-Srs]

someone: kick her: just kick ittt me: AAALLLLLL THE OTHER KIDS-

[@slaynuhssofa7693]

I was like giiiirl! If you don’t sing “Just Kickin’ It” 🤣

[@jfoine1947]

kandi is so underappreciated for all the work shes done for the industry

[@basementtunes]

under appreciated by who?

[@janelle5175]

@@basementtunes mainstream media, people know her mostly from RHOA but don't know she wrote alot of iconic songs

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

I really enjoy watching Kandi! As soon as she sung There You Go Lmaoo I was like she had to have written that

[@lovelyrithatsme7050]

Girl, that was my song!

[@lovelyrithatsme7050]

Girl, that was a song!

[@deljean]

Yep

[@trentdevon]

Kandi is the QUEEN of song writing!