Rihanna vs Taylor Swift: LIVE VOCAL BATTLE (REACTION)

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[@noahblake4027]

okay but Taylor was giving more than I knew she could giveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@jahjahblue2706]

He said it was “full of strain and full of struggle” 💀💀💀 I died at that moment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bamb6098]

I’m the same. Rihanna’s voice just does something for me. Its the fullness with the slight rasp and twang. But ofc Taylor has the higher voice naturally

[@latashacurtis8137]

Very fair.....and very true, but you tickled me with the "strain and struggle". I never paid this kind of attention to either of their ranges, because of their styles. Thanks for covering this. I have them both in rotation.

[@sublemanalz4580]

Thats not a fair comparison at all. Rihanna has better vocals than those

[@maximilienrobespierre7595]

i have seen better vocals for both of them yeah this video isn't the best

[@daniellondono6688]

Taylor couldn't sing during the 2000's but I think she has improved a lot, in fact she has some demanding songs

[@afiefswift5403]

That's a bit rude to say. During 2000s she always trying to prove that she can. Some of her best vocal performance are also came in that decade.

[@taystained]

she improved a lot since then

[@jordan84]

Some of her songs are interestingly kind of demanding, and she always goes for the high parts in live performances, without dodging.

[@acloudofreverie3874]

@@jordan84 yes her sustained E5 in her song Don't Blame Me she never lipped it and dodged

[@jcperez8991]

@@acloudofreverie3874 I can also reach notes but the question does it sound good??? 🤣 Taylor can't sing period

[@illlli7469]

They’re both not the strongest vocalist but I love Rih’s tone and Taylor’s improvement over the years also love her music

[@artgroupie]

If it’s based on preference, I’m going with Rihanna... I think (current) Taylor got (current) Rihanna beat with technique. Rihanna displays so much potential, I wish she would take it more serious. That’s one thing that always bothered me about her.

[@Jen-xm9bp]

The truth is rihanna does have a good voice but she wasnt trained enough vocally before she was set to debut and it shows in her voice. Not to mention she also has a machine behind her to make her look and sound good and it still turned out really well for her.

[@paytondemarkus6480]

@@Jen-xm9bp Taylor couldn't give Diamonds, Stay, Love On The Brain or any other Rihanna vocally impacted song, but Rih could def give Taylor songs justice and still add flavor

[@afiefswift5403]

@@paytondemarkus6480 we don't know about that, since none of them did that. Both of them are in the similar vocal range. So yeah who knows?

[@paytondemarkus6480]

@@afiefswift5403 girl No😂 , once again when Taylor Hollow voice Swift can Give us anything vocally impacted like Rihanna's Love On The Brain, Stay, Diamonds or any other vocally beautiful song, Rihanna's voice will remain to outshine her's Audio or Live

[@afiefswift5403]

@@paytondemarkus6480 the delusional in your brain. I won't discredit riri just because some stupid people like you. I love her music too. But there's a reason why Taylor hold the highest grossing tour in US history and Top 3 female artists tour revenue of all time alongside with Madonna and Celine.

[@vibey1443]

Oh my buttered biscuits, this will be most interesting!

[@guseditz8848]

In all honesty I would say Rihanna's voice has matured and gotten stronger with age but her technique has gotten worse along with bad habits...her voice was more clear when she was younger

[@user-qi7xc9mx5h]

Rihanna is a smoker... She doesn't care as long as it sounds good

[@afiefswift5403]

So does Taylor. She literally started with country stronge accent.

[@user-qi7xc9mx5h]

@Butterfly Era well obviously it does if she's made it this face. She said she likes the raspiness that it give to her voice. Her words not mine.

[@Badgalriri2.0]

Worse? Her technique is definitely by far better than it was before…idk what you’re hearing bcs she doesn’t has as many slip ups as she use to

[@guseditz8848]

@@Badgalriri2.0 Her tone and voice has gotten stronger but you can honestly sit here and say her transitions are cleaner now than what they used to be for example the AOL sessions in Rated R days?

[@NIJEECAPRICORN23]

Its that grit and rasp in Rihanna voice that gets me. Sounds so raw and emotive. I think it comes from her smoking cause sometimes smoking affects the power in your voice over time.

[@anotherperson7011]

Taylor’s vocals have changed and improved a lot you should watch taylor’s live performance of exile to see her low notes

[@aaronbynum8968]

Both Rihanna and Taylors voice have gotten deeper and their techniques has improved; Rihanna in the beginning of her career didnt you sing from your diaphragm it was Neyo who trained her, and Taylors started out as a country singer and now is a pop/Folk singer so her voice has had to evolve, I think Rihanna is vocally better based on how shes able to use her voice and I overall just prefer her voice but Taylor for the music she does has a great voice.

[@mohamadfirdausbinmat2577]

I'm a Swiftie but Rihanna is definitely a better singer than Taylor in a lot of areas. With Rihanna she is able to support her notes much better than Taylor, able to do runs and i've heard some quite complex runs done by her too and her lows are also good. With Taylor she's a light lyric soprano but she's improved her lower register a lot that i believe that is her best vocal register. High register wise, Taylor is more about either hitting the notes with strains or with ease but she never really being able to vocalize either (vibratos or even slight runs are for a lot of times unpresent but obviously she's better at it now but average still). Nonetheless, Taylor is a great songwriter and her music is the thing that first captivated me to become a fan. With Riri, she's a great performe with a lot of bops too and while not exactly an extraordinary vocalist, she is competent.

[@princejosephdassah6832]

Taylor, light lyric soprano? Nah you tripping

[@ericsamueldiane2437]

Rihanna has more vocal technique than Taylor Swift but Taylor is a better music writer

[@ericsamueldiane2437]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester and Riri so?

[@paytondemarkus6480]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester lol Taylor could never give Love On The Brain, Diamonds, Stay , Close To You or any other vocally Rihanna impacted song😂 boy bye

[@aubrey_reignz5484]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester No she couldn’t. You swifties are so delusional 😂😂😂😂 Taylor Swift with what agility?? She couldn’t do a Love on the Brain if her life depended on it. And Rihanna has Taylor beat with head voice/falsetto it’s not even close. Only swifties think Taylor is a better vocalist than Rihanna but y’all are known to be delusional anyway. 🤡🤡

[@aubrey_reignz5484]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester and don’t even get me started on her lack of vibrato 💀 Taylor is as mediocre as it comes when it comes to vocals. I know Rihanna isn’t the best singer either from a technical standpoint but she’s definitely more skilled than Taylor Swift LMAO. Rihanna has natural vibrato, decent runs, great lows, beautiful head voice. Taylor only has a healthier belting technique when it comes to high notes, but even so her high notes are not that good for a soprano.

[@aubrey_reignz5484]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester the same way you don’t know anything about Rihanna. Like most ppl who talk shit about her voice. Honestly she shouldn’t even be compared with Taylor they’re both very different. But most ppl would say Rihanna is the better singer. Yes I agree with you Taylor is the better belter and she has more musicality than Rihanna but imo Rihanna has the more naturally gifted instrument. Problem is she doesn’t take care of her voice and she lacks discipline. She has so much untapped potential to be a great vocalist but laziness and terrible smoking habits has stopped her from being a more respected vocalist. Both are great in their own ways. Taylor is an amazing songwriter I will never take that away from her she knows how to write a song.

[@samirpun94]

Now this must be interesting. I’m rooting for Riri personally!!

[@mysticssoulssanctuary2471]

They HONESTLY have alot of potential! They have alot of ups and downs but it's still pretty decent. 🤍

[@marcosszimmermann]

Actually Taylor's low notes, since Reputation, have been insane, she can support E3 easily. And can sustained B2.

[@graysang5386]

taylor can't support, stop spreading false claims. just because it has tone to it, doesn't mean it's already "supported"

[@mohammadfaizankhan4146]

@@graysang5386 oh just STFU, they are supported as per opinion of various vocal coaches such "honest vocal coach" u need to calm down.

[@marcosszimmermann]

@@graysang5386 No, you're wrong, im not saying she is a strong vocalist but she is getting there. And she can support E3-Bb4 i think, im aware of how bad she was, but she is getting better and better.

[@marcosszimmermann]

@Richard Max McHalliwchester Yes she is🥺🥺 And + her tone down there in the low notes is so mesmerist🙌 (sorry if i type that with some grammar issues, not my first language.)

[@maximilienrobespierre7595]

@@graysang5386 do some more research before talking stop being delusional

[@ETCNK]

Is it just me or Taylor actually has a very decent voice?

[@felipeeduardo3469]

Beautiful gowns, beautiful gowns

[@pumezamlondzi5643]

Stunning gowns

[@booabo]

Both are not really known for their vocals but no one can question their influence in music. Both Queens for a reason

[@bajeboi]

Rihanna's D5's had more emotion to them but I agree technically Taylor was better.

[@TishaTaylor-mn2hy]

No ❤

[@maximilienrobespierre7595]

More vocal battles it really entertaining

[@jalonwatts]

Your reaction has me ROLLING!

[@BlaydeAlabama]

The faces tho

[@BAMOORE94]

Rihanna was destined to win she’s definitely an amazing alto as I call her.. but with Taylor beautiful gowns

[@moonlightespt3818]

Taylor is a better vocalist than Rihanna c'mon lol.

[@tarahillary1690]

u should react to taylor’s recent vocals!

[@MrBklynSteez]

Yeah, it feels like Rihanna’s range changed as she got older. I’m guessing smoking and stuff had a lot to do with it. Also she changed her style of singing. And when she did that, her abilities seemed to change as well.

[@ajf2005]

Rihanna before I even started watching

[@lucaswallo8127]

why

[@denzellucas609]

@@lucaswallo8127 Cause Taylor is a bastion of mediocrity

[@lucaswallo8127]

@@denzellucas609 So is Rihanna

[@denzellucas609]

@@lucaswallo8127 At least she serves bops that everyone can enjoy

[@lucaswallo8127]

@@denzellucas609 Why are you getting stressed over two mediocre pop artists? I'm sure Taylor has enjoyable songs too.

[@jalonwatts]

“It’s like her voice isn’t made for low notes” hahaha. I love your subtle shade.

[@muhammedaydn732]

Even taylor hold high notes longer and smooth, rihannas tone and attitude make us wanna say rihanna is better 😂

[@marionaziozeno3952]

Taylor can’t sing. Rihanna wins.

[@TAYLORZACHLANA]

@@marionaziozeno3952they just chose good vocals for Rihanna and mediocre ones for Taylor. It’s like they wanted Rihanna to win lol

[@stephensmith5452]

Taylor can carry a cute tune but Rihanna can SING

[@xanderdrawings]

I already know Rih is winning

[@Monti_QM]

Loved the video

[@sublemanalz4580]

Plz do rihanna best live vocals pop crush. Thank you

[@joncerda351]

This is the funniest video on KZbin I can't stop laughing lol

[@Mizz3206]

I like your videos you’re pretty fair when it comes to comparing

[@user-eh2ty4mv3e]

LOL can’t wait!

[@sentosaco]

Anyone know what that last clip from Rihanna was from? That was insane. It made me reimagine a whole different musical route for her.

[@Lucas-eo3dn]

those clips were so shady, both have better moments

[@Archer0113]

This is why Taylor is known for being a songwriter and not a vocalist. Although she has improved throughout the years, more than this video shows. Also the vocals you hear in the back of Taylor videos are her backup singers.

[@Bgsjubojw09]

No go watch honest vocal coach react to this she’s actually a vocal coach

[@mohamedassidah923]

Can we get a jessie j who you are collection reaction

[@tylerhackner9731]

Very interesting. I listen to both.

[@aicha8413]

That passiveness gives me life. 😅

[@marionaziozeno3952]

Rihanna wins

[@mxnolis]

What u call strain sometimes on Rihanna is literally done on purpose. I don’t know how qualified u are to critique vocals (not being sarcastic, just honestly don’t know) but sometimes it’s just vocal fry/distortion. Especially on an intentional voice break, Rihanna does that a lot

[@biancaborhina1568]

Hmmm, this will be interestinggg

[@bluelion6783]

that last taylor swift clip isnt pre recorded, she sang it live

[@coneyisland5843]

I prefer Taylor, but RiRi is good too :)

[@MrBklynSteez]

You gotta react to Brandy’s 2020 Census performance

[@ljb5163]

I want to give probs to both of them because I never hear them lip sync.

[@epiphany6189]

“strainy ashy raspiness” 😭

[@mxnolis]

I’m sorry, I’ve not even watched the video yet, but how is this a thing? Is this serious? Rihanna has better tone, she actually has Vibrato, she can do riffs and runs rlly well, Taylor is just in tune, that’s it. She’s a singer songwriter kinda voice, she’s good enough to sing on the demo that you’d send to the famous singer, but not a good enough vocalist to sing herself. I’m sorry but all the people in the comments saying “I like Rihanna’s tone, but Taylor’s improved so much, and Rihanna has bad technique, but they both strain at C5” blah blah blah. Stop with the ‘um-ing’ and ‘ah-ing’, RIHANNA CAN SING, TAYLOR BARELY CAN. Like I know this has turned into a rant, but like you can’t even. Rihanna gets so much shit about her voice from people who never rlly watched her. Go watch all her AOL live session performances, watch her sing diamonds at the VS fashion show, watch her sing Stay live at SNL or Concert for Valour. Literally I’m gob smacked at whoever made this video, and I’m shocked at most the people in the comments even thinking it’s a good comparison. The only negative things about Rihanna as a VOCALIST, is her technique sometimes and not having the biggest range, that’s literally it.

[@LUCAS-ox7rb]

Rihanna

[@afiefswift5403]

I'm currently listening to riri entire discography. And I could say, that in Taylor case, she knew her limits, and she's not trying to break that. Also her techniques is better. While riri likes to push boundaries and sometimes just her vocal can't match due to some situations. But her tone is definitely good + the attitudes. When it comes to vocal in the studio version, Taylor mostly layer her vocal into some sweet melodies. She likes to keep the intimacy energy. Riri is a mix, sometimes it's raw emotional vocal, but mostly the attitudes that she always brings. Also she likes to layer her vocal like Ariana and Beyonce.

[@coneyisland5843]

Taylor IS pushing her limits. In her newer albums like folklore and evermore, she hits some really low notes which you may not notice at first, but they're hard to hit (look at her exile performance at the Long Pond Studio Sessions and her notes in her song Champagne Problems for reference). Also, her vocals during her Reputation era/tour were a HUGE improvement from her previous eras. Also, in a performance of her song change (back in maybe 210 or 2011) she holds a note for 15 seconds which is NOT easy.

[@shh89]

Honestly not a good compilation video to compare, it’s like whoever put it together specifically chose clips to persuade the viewer one way or another. As a fan of both Rihanna and Taylor I know for a fact there are better clips of all of these performances.

[@hiatusmode989]

Rihannaa alwayssssssssss any day

[@irislee8711]

Ummmmm.....(Dots vanished into another space- time continuum)

[@Kobixn]

Can you react to Rihanna AOL sessions

[@j.a.h.3836]

When you said rih has ashy raspiness, im officially deceased💀😂

[@ashrick718]

This comparison was insulting to Rihanna lmaoo, who made this video

[@AM-dd6dx]

Lol I can't tell if its the Navy or the Swifties disliking this video

[@ydjda.2634]

Adam is activeeeeee

[@allysonqueiroz1015]

Rihanna vibrato the best tecnic Power control . Taylor kkkkk fun

[@antwonejones914]

Bfr I even start in rooting for riri... but I’m intrigued w this one🤔👀.

[@kianaking2646]

Great reaction! Please react to wicked4whitney there are some serious vocal monsters in it!!

[@Hoodriah]

Alot of beautiful gowns in this video 📹

[@dominque43]

Can you please react to the masked singer bee and the flower bro there both legends that everyone knows

[@jalonwatts]

Please do more Mariah reactions. Lambs are waiting!

[@az0963818]

Hey, can you react to "Female singers hitting BARITONE low notes"?

[@regisbrown7265]

Can you react to wicked4whitney?

[@BAMOORE94]

Younger Rihanna was hitting all the high notes. I would say through the years Rihanna’s voice got deeper like most singers. But older Taylor shocked me!!!! I didn’t know she was singing like that!!!

[@Taylah13]

I LOVE RIHANNA FANS SO MUCH YOU GUYS ARE SWEETEST AND IM SAYING THIS AS A SWIFTIE. ❤❤❤❤

[@ta-leafaschenck8332]

Can you react to Jazmine Sullivan singing Accept what God Allows ?

[@moyoubii3508]

Plz react to dei lovato live dancing woth the devil neW song

[@leafyyy813]

I hope if Rihanna ever drops an album again she gets better with her range

[@afiefswift5403]

She probably drop some songs then go back focus to her Fenty beauty. Navy started to drag her in social media for R9.

[@PrettybuoyJones1992]

Please react to Rita Ora performance of bang bang on the Ellen show...

[@senju451]

Can you react to Mariah Vs Celine vs Whitney vs Barbra straisand low notes??? Pleasee

[@dereklong7757]

Rihanna is the better singer

[@GarageStudio7]

*Lows:* Rihanna *Mid-Belts:* Taylor *Upper-Belts:* Taylor (Not showcased in this video: *Head Voice:* Rihanna)

[@tpop5619]

It was so much easier for Rihanna back then because she wasn’t doing drugs!!!!🙄🙄

[@Badgalriri2.0]

Rihanna never did drugs hun. She just smokes.

[@TAYLORZACHLANA]

@@Badgalriri2.0smoking messes up your lungs and can mess up with your voice

[@sublemanalz4580]

Plz react to rihanna best live by vocal beast

[@nasimaali9646]

please react to Whitney Houston bodyguard medley live 2001 one of her best !

[@kyondownes9427]

Do sweetener tour live vocals plz

[@sumayaiv]

Rihanna definitely sings way better than taylor lmfap

[@debutriah2854]

They both suck though

[@ayoubbmh9688]

Broo please we need a reaction of Bruno Mars when i was you man live at the voice or ellen

[@daniellemos1493]

Reaction Michelle Williams vs Fantasia?

[@tyrelltobyreacts2406]

rihanna easily wins

[@carlabetancourt9631]

You should react to Lara Fabian vs Celine Dion. I love them both tho ❤

[@bccstat]

The thumbnail 🤣🤣🤣

[@imanigordon5636]

Please react to Aretha Franklin's Grammy tribute in 2011

[@josephnewell8101]

He reacted to this before

[@imanigordon5636]

@@josephnewell8101 Really?? I can't find it 🥺🥺

[@josephnewell8101]

@@imanigordon5636 I can’t find it now either. I remember seeing it. Maybe he didn’t

[@imanigordon5636]

@@josephnewell8101 It was so good, I hope he'll react to it

[@slwb91]

I would love for you to do a reaction to Faith Evans doing a tribute to Patti Label "you are my friend " I know you did one to Fantasia tribute to Patti however, Faith did one first years ago. ❤

[@f.hegerfeldt128]

What do we learn from this? Don't smoke

[@alonzoclarkston1781]

Mariah Carey vs Beyoncé next🎶

[@riprup9539]

Hi ! Can you please react to japanese girl group called FAKY with their new song "99" ? They are insanely talented, you should check them out! I would really appreciate that. Thank you.

[@mohammadfaizankhan4146]

Taylor has improved alot lately, she doesn't lipsync its just that she has very weird way of hitting them. I would love to see you reacting to more from taylor swift. Please ❤️

[@adithyanthampi2584]

Love them both But there is something about Riri Like she isn't singing but injecting emotions into our heart

[@marcosszimmermann]

Look, Rihanna wins on tone and delivery/passion. But the one that has the best technique is Taylor and also she ..cares about her vocal chord...not like Riri Love both🌈

[@Badgalriri2.0]

Best technique? You in drugs?

[@mathfreak2521]

@@Badgalriri2.0 Taylor Swift DEFINITELY has the better technique, both of their techniques aren't the greatest but Taylor has undoubtedly a healthier way of approaching belts, especially the mid belts. With tone it comes down to preference but when it comes to technique there's no discussion, it's easy to notice who has a better technique between 2 people.

[@Badgalriri2.0]

@@mathfreak2521 girl you are delusional. Taylor’s vocals are bland as heck. She only has more range, Taylor can’t do runs like Rihanna, barely has a vibrato, doesn’t have a healthy growl like Rihanna, and her falsetto isn’t as good, Rihanna objectively has a better technique, Taylor could never pull of “love on the brain” Rihanna can sing any Taylor song.

[@Myeverythinggg]

@@Badgalriri2.0Taylor has better technique.

[@Myeverythinggg]

@@Badgalriri2.0 definitely can’t with what range?

[@rorororota1049]

I think taylor won

[@shiron_celesta]

taylor❤️🔥

[@baranturhal2870]

Taylor definitely won and I’m being unbiased

[@Badgalriri2.0]

No she didn’t 😂

[@ivangt1678]

Rihanna 👑