Michelle Williams sings "Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness

[@wlfholdingsgreymatter7260]

Michelle, I am Wanda Lewis-Fullmer, a Life-Long member of the Sounds of Blackness and was blessed to have recorded on this Album. Thank you for uplifting us all!!! Beautiful!

[@MarcG7424]

Thank you Ms Fullmer for lending your voice to such a beautiful song it's still on my Playlist in 2022 I play it every time I need my spirit lifted it works every time thanks again

[@alanhull-ii5ip]

🙏

[@returnofthemack8347]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@Second_Son1990]

❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@nikitaortiz6279]

I can listen to this over and over again. I love your beautiful voice 💙

[@KioshiWarrior]

MY DAD IS THE LITTLE VOICE IN THE BACK SAYING “CMON” and “BE OPTIMISTIC” 😭💕

[@yulandak4751]

His voice counts tremendously, what was his name. Most great artist had the best supportive background singers. It makes a huge difference.

[@rod2467]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@soulfulofnoise]

Your daddy is a legend! I wake my kids up to this song EVERY SINGLE DAY. "AYE GET YALL BEHINDS UP, GOD BLESSED US WITH ANOTHER DAY OF LIFE!"

[@nikkiibrown]

Say word?!! (that's what's up)

[@cherryontop7066]

He has encouraged/encouraging a lot of people, including me. He has a beautiful voice too 🥰

[@lannak21]

She should record and release this as a single. It would be a hit.

[@stardust2172]

lannak21 The song is already a hit, The sounds of blackness took care of that. A re do, won’t do.

[@zaynabmallory3008]

This is already a hit. She would get criticized for trying to remake this. Leave this one alone

[@cece3j]

Facts 💯✔✔✔

[@patriciawaugh5805]

It would be a hit “again”. People do remakes all the time. This remake is wonderful.

[@angelinar663]

@@stardust2172 🤣🤣🤣 yes they did, hallelujah 🙌 🙌

[@davinaperry9631]

That cover is exactly what we needed right now! Her voice was so beautiful on this song!❤️

[@StephonKobeSmith]

I agree! It's definitely what I needed... She sounds beautiful.

[@saravdcd]

I was about to say the exact same thing!

[@saravdcd]

I love this song, her heart and her unique beautiful voice! Made my morning

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

My favorite song. You should really really listen to Trey McLaughlin and Sounds of Zamar.... Omg. It's incredible...

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

I can't recommend it enough kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX_QdmqkqN6tb8U

Michelle, I'll follow you anywhere I love you, your talent is beyond measure. Keep your head to the sky God bless 🌼....

[@TheoTheCreole]

Why did I start crying? This message is so needed right now. Stay positive. Stay optimistic. Thanks Michelle!

[@KianaG1280]

Crying?

[@robinnightwing9545]

❤ (hugs) I feel you with the tears, man. Stay strong. 🤘

[@TheoTheCreole]

Robin Nightwing Same to you. ❤️

[@TheoTheCreole]

Ms. Kiana Yep lol

[@tarahardy26]

Here's a tissue and my shoulder my brother... We got u

[@arthurwilliams6628]

WOW!! Nice!! She sounded good singing this classic💪🏾💯🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@chandicewallace8119]

Michelle is jamming!!! Optimistic is perfect for her voice.

[@bostonteaparty3926]

LOL - no it is NOT!

[@ericnemons1945]

You know someone is a hater when they can’t even give a thumbs up to an Optimistic message. 🤦🏾‍♂️ Thank you Michelle Williams! That was beautiful. ❤️

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Amen

[@weareuniqueforareason7503]

Exactly!

[@brotherart8177]

Yes it is

[@Honest000w]

Love to hate lol

[@pedroheilel130]

Where the haters at? Nowhere to be found, of course. Slayed!

[@justlove2072]

Catch!!!!!!!!!

[@rogersmith7475]

Exactly...I love her voice

[@demetricwilliams2040]

I don’t know of another artist that could have sung this song so beautifully and with such clarity and persuasion. Like after I listened to her sang this song I really became optimistic because god knows my morning was starting ruff.

[@megshawskitchen]

Exactly what I thought

[@kathyw.3146]

If I'm being honest, I didn't know her voice was that beautiful. I guess when you're in a group and everyone is good, sometimes your individual talent can be overlooked. But yea, she sang that song.

[@monzant79]

I grew up on the sounds of blackness this song got me though my depression

[@Msd4-13]

It's probably helps her with hers as well. Dealing with depression I know I've always loved them.

[@cb4664]

Same. This song pulled me out of a dark place once. For a while I would cry every time I heard it. Grateful tears....❤️

[@loveyu2778]

🖐🏽

[@ErikaDavinci35]

I have never heard of them in my life. I will be purchasing this song on ITunes. I get depressed a lot as well. It's good to know everyone is on the same page as far as this song helping them.

[@calebtann2693]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@EffieEscandelo.]

The voice of an Angel. Michelle sounds flawless on this!!!

[@tyreeharper8075]

FLAWLESS DO YOU HEAR ME!

[@kiawilliams5541]

Yes! I have never heard her sing a song so beautifully!

[@ShevetteJackson]

Yesss

[@denisedean2446]

I woke up and saw this in my gred I needed this. You sang this Michelle! Love your voice. This will be my pick me up song. God bless you!👏👏❤ I agree with you picture on the wall:The Best Is Yet to Come.👏

[@norybevol]

This song fits her.

[@jabeejayzdapilaga5207]

Her voice without the mic...oh my...😍😍😍😍

[@piscesnationearthangel]

This gave me chills. One of my all time favorite songs of inspiration gracefully and magnificently done by a true vocalist! Thank you Michelle for sharing your gift by way of inspiration and love.

[@joannlaney1237]

Michelle Williams slayed this song.

[@tadd8210]

This song is a perfect fit for her voice. Well Michelle could always sing, so no surprise here.

[@ggtracy02]

I said the same thing about this being a perfect song for her! 🤗 I’m gonna be honest, her voice didn’t really compliment some of the pop/R&B songs Destiny’s Child sung. But this here was probably the first time I just sat and listened to her unique voice and truly appreciated it! Much needed during this time. God Bless her! 🙏🏿❣️

[@mz_martina]

Naw, i was shocked😄

[@raineyallen4710]

Yesssss indeed

[@anthonyallen5139]

Who else was smiling and saying “yasss michelle”😁

[@Honest000w]

☝🏾

[@ReginaldJDavenport]

Me

[@terrancemaloney29]

She always could sing. Idk why people act shocked!!!!

[@YaYa-G]

Terrance Maloney Right?!.....

[@ErikaDavinci35]

Too busy trying to bring her down for no reason. I have never understood that.

[@wubbsie1]

That was beautiful!👍🏾❤ So glad to see and hear from Michelle. I pray she is doing well. I was in prayer, asking God what the outlook and vision was for the future, with all of this Covid-19 stuff going on, and when I went to my home page, this song popped right up. Look at God! He knows and He cares! Be optimistic!👍🏾💥👊🏽🔥👍🏾

[@eddieevans2212]

Michelle deserves more vocal recognition. She's doing a beautiful job.

[@deannaperkins754]

Gospel music is most definitely Michelle's calling. What a beautiful, angelic voice!!! Be Optimistic!!!🙏🏼❤️

[@Alyssaluv22]

I never understood why everyone would clown her! She has such a beautiful voice and spirit.

[@romiakbar4320]

I wish this song were available on spotify. Michelle conveyed this song majestically

[@kevonradford688]

Omg she needs to do a r&b album ASAP!!!!

[@verahoward9422]

Or a Gospel Album.

[@pedroheilel130]

@@verahoward9422 u mean ANOTHER gospel album, right?

[@verahoward9422]

@@pedroheilel130 YES. And another...and another...and another. .......

[@jrlegend9698]

Another R&B album! I still be rockin' to UNEXPECTED!

[@kevonradford688]

I agree another gospel album would be great but the way she sounds doing songs like this I'd love it if she did a r&b neo soul type album.

[@k.n.carter8089]

Great job Miss Williams! I give you the claps 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼.

[@CatB1PYT]

Her voice is unique. The pitch and modulation. You can tell when Michelle is singing. I’ve always loved this song. It’s message is encouraging and that music that message sits on, gets you moving mentally, physically and spiritually! Her and Ann should do a duet. Be Optimistic during these challenging times people. You can Win!

[@bostonteaparty3926]

That is an interesting way of putting it. Her voice is "unique. - "the pitch and modulation" - hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@Tel934]

I love you Michelle...just the other day I was JUST humming this song to myself. Sounds of Blackness was/is classic!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@humbleone4800]

She can just BLOW, it's like effortless...effortlessly comes outta her mouth....crazy

[@kimgrace283]

She has beautiful spirit and voice, I ❤️ you, please do a album, much needed,

[@RegalRoyale]

This sounds pre-recorded. Not taking anything from her. She can definitely sing.

[@AandP4dummieslikeme]

EFFORTLESS! That's the word I was looking for :-)

[@stephanied4863]

It really was effortless..she sounded good! One of my favorite songs from way back 😍

[@rhondawilson8608]

Go Michelle that was BEAUTIFUL! She sounds good she looks good and you can feel her positive spirit!!!!!!!! NICE🙏

[@tyf1626]

Know matter how hard reality seems just hold on to your dreams, is my favorite part. 👍👍

[@jaaisrael8864]

This song has gotten through many hardships and still do till this very day. All praises to the Most High 🤲🏾🤍🤲🏾

[@nefertariademola4520]

I’ve always liked this song. This is the first time I ever “LOVED” it. And to be honest it’s the first time I ever heard every word...😍😂

[@jnetdnj30]

Love this! She did justice to one of my favorites 👏🏾👏🏾

[@2buscuits]

No one can mess with ANN NESBY but Michelle did that. I love that song. It’s a timeless, gorgeous song.

[@stephanied4863]

I agree with every word. But I'm mad I got it stuck in my head now 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@kandinakane4645]

Yes I love this song too. I used to play it over and over. 🙂❤

[@jaya2476]

I really loved this! I was just listening to The Sounds of Blackness version, and I came across this one. Ibam so glad that I found it. Michelle, you did your thing and I love your vocal arrangement! This was so good!

[@LoveBeautyFun7]

Somebody is coming into their confidence and self- worth. It’s a beautiful sight 💜

[@ChavaSaraa]

Thank you Michelle for singing my favorite encouragement song! I remember when Sounds of Blackness performed this on the Essence Awards! 🎶❤️🙌🏾

[@prettybrown6201]

Her voice always shines when she sings the songs she truely likes. Go Michelle!

[@hezekiahbranch5461]

Her voice is perfect for this song

[@brendapamilton9150]

I am soooo glad she's being recognized more. She's my favorite of Destiny's Child. Beautiful voice indeed. I'm so glad she did a gospel album while she was young. Many singers wait until they're older. Very smart of her. I look for her to win a Grammy or Tony award. She's a good actress. Keep going strong Michelle Williams.

[@beverlyhickman670]

She loves the Lord and it shows.

[@realtalk6192]

@@beverlyhickman670 .......Yes and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

Yep, I always loved her verses the most in destiny's child. Beyonce's vibrato be getting on my nerves

[@unabashed]

@@CrazyNaturalPrincess lmfao. Her voice has always been too much for me to bear, I know like only 3 of her songs total, her vocal delivery gives me anxiety.

[@ValarieCole]

This is the sound that people couldn’t hear when she was apart of the girl group- Michelle sounds good

[@Nylah-lm9os]

True. it's a shame how all the wonder talent gets overlooked. I'm glad she is true to herself and what she believes

[@stephanied4863]

@Valarie Cole I agree

[@Iammartineb]

She has a beautiful voice, but they made it look like she was a struggling voice.. her tone is wonderful

[@An-eb8uk]

Yall lying..she carried the Destiny Fulfilled album

[@samross2784]

@@An-eb8uk That’s what I was about to say lol. She’s the Queen of Bridges and had plenty of ad-libs on Destiny’s Child songs.

[@robertaparker1989]

Did anyone else see Michelle on the masked singer show? As the BUTTERFLY. She blew me away. I watched it over and over. She is spreading her wings and blossoming. I found it so be fitting for her to be the butterfly. What a gem this young woman is. God bless you 🙏.

[@anthonyvaughn9345]

It was wonderful

[@brianastewart3446]

Yes she was my favorite. I wanted her to win. She gave me chills when she sang sorry not sorry. Made me like that song

[@donnamck8324]

Roberta Parker Yes! I’m glad she did that show. Her voice was really showcased. I realized how well she could sing and how much I like the quality of her voice. Throughout her performances, I could see her confidence soar.

[@tambriabroomfield4108]

Love this!!!!!!!! This song is so inspirational!!!!!! Great job Michelle !!!!!

[@EddyGordo21]

She returns with a vengeance!!!!! I'm loving these vibes!!!!!!

[@simplylajoy5069]

I committed already but I just wanna say I never get tired of hearing her sing this song! Makes me smile.

[@thetruthisthelight3482]

Sing Michelle, they be trying to sleep on her but she can sing and she’s Anointed

[@amirjohnson7631]

Yass

[@EgyptianAmazon]

Keep it positive please. No one slept on Michelle she was the piece to the destiny's child that Beyonce and World agreed that fit.

[@thetruthisthelight3482]

Egyptian Amazon do you think I wasn’t being positive, please stop making things more than what they are !!!!

[@auyanamelancon1571]

Key word “Anointed”

[@corkynell]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@dayop.6345]

This was my favorite song as a kid... Still is! Michelle you did an amazing job reviving the song! 💝💝💝

[@nicoles7588]

Michelle girl you better do that there. Flawless. I got goose bumps.

[@NatHenrickClarke]

Your voice is beautiful, this song reminds me of my great grandma who passed in 92', thanx for this!

[@miquelquiles727]

OMG her voice is incredible Wow!!!!!

[@vonn2487]

One of my all time favorite songs 🙏🏽🥰

[@kaseyb.4440]

One of my favorite childhood songs cuz I love the incomparable Miss Ann Nesby and the Sounds of Blackness!!! I love what Michelle is giving and I hope she will put this out as a single. She sounds amazing!

[@ashleeeasterling8641]

This was the best thing I ever heard her sing!! I loved it!!! 😍

[@TimothyJonez]

She needs to record this

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

gosh, Michelle's vocal range is so underrated. absolutely perfect! ❤️

[@chirondalamaduka]

This song actually suits her voice. Great choice, I heard some qualities that I have never heard before.

[@stephanied4863]

Agreed!

[@yovannyskenney2093]

This song had.me in tears. It brought a smile to my face and gave me the strength to keep going and not give up on my dream.

[@neqs479]

That first run had me smiling!!!

[@reggiecollier7129]

Good job Michelle one of the last song i heard on the radio with my brother before he passed not that long ago rip to him

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

So sorry for your loss. Had to say a quick prayer after reading this. Eyes welled with tears, then this song!!😢❤🎵Jesus saves and I know he is fine...and you all will be. Love always...take special care.

[@adroutt1985]

This song is perfect for her voice and the times were living in. I love it ❤🙌🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿❤

[@GracefullySo]

Her voice is so beautiful!

[@robertaparker1989]

Her voice is and has ALWAYS been amazing. She is so humble!!!

[@charlkiachaneyevans912]

She gave me chills!!!love it!🙌

[@urielsmith3248]

The masks singer really did something special for her she sound so beautiful and confident .

[@duanepearson9207]

I need this again from sister!! She was just toying with us! Let the spirit take you and take us with you!!! Love this

[@mimiswain3171]

Without a doubt my favorite vocalist of all time. Come on Tenitra Michelle Williams! She continuously shows y’all what real vocal ability is. And I’m sure some fool will dislike this too 😂. F’ em #BEOPTIMISTIC

[@abeautifulmind8191]

Yeah F' them fools 😂 Michelle is awesome!!!

[@c0005]

Nope none 😀

[@jonsamuels9245]

Of all time!??? That's huge!

[@nightangel3578]

That's ummmm... some statement

[@Kickinthescience]

Well when there’s vocalist like Sam Cooke, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Ron Isley I can’t blame them if they dislike this

[@spiritualtruths8]

Thank you Michelle for this video. You look and sound great. Blessings, peace, love and light to you.(smile)

[@itsthehumor95]

I'm mad folks are just now realizing Michelle BEEN sangin! Welcome to the party.

[@natashajohnson5119]

Right! Yes, she has. She has an angelic beautiful voice. Like you said! She been sangin. Lol.

[@IsraelsNighttimeVoiceAUDIOS]

Yeah , that's throwin me off too!! It's like were you really LISTENING?

[@Tel934]

Folk be tardy to the party smh.

[@deshonsing2ify]

I love it so much!!!! Look how God is keeping through the everything you been through! God NEVER LETS GO OF HIS! You are sealed by the Holy Spirit! Shine for JESUS!

[@therealprettymess]

I always felt like Michelle is the one who brought maturity to DC3. Her voice and her overall personality. No disrespect to any of the other members but, ever since Michelle became apart of the group, she grew their image into young WOMEN. I will forever respect her for this. Her voice and energy is on another level. Thank you Michelle.

[@Pjt76661]

I've always liked her voice and thought that she was underrated

[@brandeneh]

Thank you for this blessing Ms. Tenitra Michelle Williams ❤

[@claudinalewis8209]

Sang so beautifully

[@MOCave7]

As pure as the dew in the morning after fresh rain. Ms. Williams' voice is timeless.

[@Bluejayberry]

This description is ASTOUNDING . I teared up.

[@gregd9853]

Them 1st few notes let me know she was about do it!!! Her lower notes are so warm; her high notes are uplifting; just ugh! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@staceyy8659]

Michelle, you took me back to my 5th grade graduation as we sang this song. :) That was decades ago and still inspiring, thank you! :)

[@mz_martina]

I was hesitant to click on this video but homegirl proved me wrong...she sounded GREAT!❤

[@user-xr8co4oi8h]

Me too. Now I see some rumors were actually true.

[@TheeRezvision]

I wish she would make a concept album. She has such a voice for classic r&b/funk/soul

[@infiniteblessings74]

This was my jam back in the day... wholesome, encouraging and soulful to get a praise dance on...Glory!!

[@stephanied4863]

Yes indeed!

[@chrstmanservant]

Still is the jam!! it’s been in my iPhone for years

[@annehamilton8190]

So sophisticated and very classy, she did a beautiful re-make of this song, I know that Ms. Ann Nesby would be really proud.

[@1410leelee]

Call Jimmy jam and Terry Lewis immediately for the next album.

[@calebtann2693]

Exactly. I’d want that

[@bryangonsalves4282]

I'm wit it

[@inbutnotoftheworld2237]

IKR??!!!!!

[@gifted14sho]

I can't stop playing this video! Do it Michelle!!!❤🙏🏾❤

[@Foodication]

This song has been the theme song and motivation for me since Day 1 of 2020! I'm going through the "time to grow tf up" stage in life. Its tough, but all is well. I'm overjoyed that Michelle blessed us with the simple reminder to keep our heads to the sky! Look at how far we've come as a collective. All we gotta do is keep believing! I'm proud of all of us! We WILL WIN!

[@evarobinson4471]

I absolutely love Michelle's voice! It's so unique and sets her apart from many artists!!👏👏👏💗💗

[@KOSHOTEP451]

Being in DC gave her notoriety, but it hid Michelle's talent. I didn't realize how fabulous her voice was until I listened to her on Tidal. It's so beautiful and touching.

[@g.i.4144]

Yep. From the time I heard her part in Cater 2 U, I knew she had something very special.

[@ladys2495]

Tori Davis she was on the voice

[@tanyacarr4551]

Today I need that message which was soulfully sung by Ms Williams. Beautiful..

[@melissah2342]

Great song and sung very well! So confident as she should be!

[@belindahearn721]

She is anointed by GOD. Her band mates (Destiny Child) in a different way are too, but when GOD has HIS hands on you to do things HIS way it shows. Love it. She has a beautiful voice, blessing of GOD

[@toredarivera1615]

I've always love Michelle Williams voice!!!! This is what we all need right NOW!!! Thank you Michelle!! God Bless!!!🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏

[@DJ_MusicMan_G]

Michelle you should record an updated version for a future new album . Covering a song that was once a hit will put you back out there musically with your own spin on it .

[@Tonya23experience]

Yessssssss baby girl one of my favorite songs of all time yesssssss ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@SayMyNameSeries]

Wow! Slay Michelle! And she did just that!!! And she looks sooo cool, elegant and joyful....felt it!

[@megshawskitchen]

No gimmicks. .. just pure raw talent.

[@glendaholmes-moore1403]

I asked God for a word this morning,and this came up! Praises TO The Most High!!💖🌈🦋

[@katymartin5026]

And how I would. love too see you perform this live Michelle 💖 you have always been my fav. Destiny's child sing something about your spirit always stood out above the rest once I looked at your version I hoped over to sounds of blackness version they are both great and I just believe that if you were to record this today on this day sounds of blackness may get a little jealous keep singing for God and giving him the glory you're an amazing singer have a great day and fabulous weekend and remember to keep smiling 😂😅 be optimistic you can win ♥️

[@verahoward9422]

Sang, It!! Such a beautiful voice God gave you! Keep your head up, Michelle!

[@Slaychelle]

Thanks for the lovely comment but I'm just a fan. You can speak to Michelle directly on her official social media pages: KZbin: kzbin.info Facebook: facebook.com/MichelleWilliams Instagram: instagram.com/michellewilliams/ Twitter: twitter.com/RealMichelleW

[@verahoward9422]

@@Slaychelle Thank You.

[@jamiebutterfly4728]

Giving me life with your Angelic voice! 😄