Taylor Swift - Shake It Off - 1989 (African Hipster Version) ft. Alex Boye' & Changing Lanes

[@DanteMoodyFilms]

One of the reasons that, as a musician, that I'm afraid of ever becoming professional and having my music popularized, is that Alex Boye will cover one of my songs. He'll make it sound 1000 times better, just like he did with this one.

[@clob9477]

I second u on that, same thing I was thinking..still gotta give Swift credit, but I would pick this to her's anyday anytime...💯 ..Much respect to @Alex Boye #ProudlyNigerian

[@ashleewhitehouse3365]

The good thing is that ALEX BOYE would have heard your song! That would be so cool!!!!

[@royaltinman2226]

@Ashlee whitehouse And that he liked it enough to choose it to cover

[@shaloamstrooper5081]

😂😂😂😂 I can't tell wheathear you are being for real or not. Anyhow... Produce your music hunney... We can't wait

[@powerof3ozzyluver2]

He was before taylor

[@eldritch_moth3191]

Everyone in this video is so infectiously happy. Free Serotonin. Love it.

[@indianamarisol3728]

I saw you on America's Got Talent tonight singing this song and was super confused as to why you were there. In my mind, you are a super star already and I want you to know that I will be cheering for you the whole way!! And I can't wait until I can see you in concert one day!!!!

[@arlenevandenberg6184]

This is just what the WORLD NEEDS .... more music more dance more love .... Get rid of corrupt politicians and religious radicals world wide!! Let's UNITE all of us!!! No need for WAR no need to be femine ... Leaders have FAILED all of us... but this GUY BRINGS HOPE... My new love... thanks for sharing ...

[@WriteSign]

I love this guy and his band. Never fails to make me smile and just feel that glow inside.

[@luisianna82]

he is already famous in youtube but he should be famous all around the world.

[@brittney8913]

Alex and about twelve other just preformed this song on America's Got Talent and everyone loved it! Alex broke down in tears and over flowed with emotion! All the judges said yes :)

[@claudiamasiero7602]

You are soooooo amazing... you know, there are people who make a difference in this world, people who leave the common place, and make the world better ... ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jujubean010203]

Just remember that you don't need to try to fit into the world to make it - I love the clean cut Alex Boye....unique, energetic, fun, groovy, and inspirational. I want my children to keep watching you!

[@loripatterson8201]

Why am I just discovering Alex Boye! WOW!

[@SheerBibliophile]

Please never stop doing what you do. I laugh and smile and dance in my seat tapping my feet to you. You're so full of life and you simply exude positivity. I wish there were more people like you in this world to be an example. Whenever I am down I listen to your songs and they perk me right up. Thank you so much.

[@QGPhilly]

Sorcha Graceling 1000% AGREED.

[@matiasortega378]

Sorcha Graceling w

[@thatoneweeb1072]

Sorcha Graceling ikr!!

[@yourface7179]

Yes

[@emilybarnes261]

Swahili man covers a white girl pop song, and somehow makes it so much BETTER! Can't explain it, but it's awesome. You're awesome Alex, never stop grooving.

[@salemcorbeaux3190]

How does this not have at LEAST a million views?? This is amazing.

[@Audiea]

Gets better every time you listen.

[@Swordking090]

Very upbeat and fun to watch. Keep doing what you do. =P

[@AlexBoyeReal]

THANKS!! MORE TO COME!!

[@marshalwaynereyes8103]

Alex Boye this is far more better than the original, thanks brother.

[@awesomedwarfeatsyou]

Fancy seeing you here sword

[@Swordking090]

awesomedwarfeatsyou Yea, been watching Alex's videos since his collaboration with The Piano Guys.

[@awesomedwarfeatsyou]

***** lol

[@MatsudaYouIdiotProductions]

I am the whitest, most uncoordinated geek you will ever meet. I have no sense of rhythm, am about as flexible as a lead pipe, and tend to look like I'm having a seizure if I try and dance. But your music always, without fail, not only makes me *want* to dance, but makes me feel like I *can.*

[@ShyAnn291]

Matsuda You Idiot Productions dance whenever you want to, don’t mind what others think!

[@leannegibbs1064]

Hey it's ok, just pick one dance move and master it lol. I personally recommend either the Carlton or the Charlie Brown. Either pretty much goes with everything lol.

[@DazzaDirect]

@@leannegibbs1064 theres also the staying alive dance, dad dance, running man, mashed potatoe and the twist if you feel up for it , happy 2020 ;-]

[@jerukmanies]

go for it my friend!

[@keishapierre5265]

I can't stop laughing...thank for the laugh

[@XerxesTexasToast]

I officially love African hipsters. This is great. Also, you guys are fabulous dancers.

[@waterheart9]

OMG I just saw Alex Boye preform on America's got Talent and it was so AWESOME!!!! He should be WAYYYYYY MORE popular! I was a fan before the preformance, but after seeing that, now I'm an even BIGGER fan!! WHOO!!!!

[@MaddieWilson]

Alex Boye Wooo - love the energy in this one!! African Hipster is cool :)

[@dhl1544]

It's been 6 years and I still love watching this. It is a great pick me up.

[@WhateverIsTrue01]

Can't believe this doesn't have a ton more views! It's incredible - what a fantastic vibe!! This music is the REAL deal.

[@QGPhilly]

THIS is the reason why I LOVE music!!!

[@kikkih4592]

The sheer energy in his music always gets me moving without fail. I could be having the worst day ever but just one of his songs will lift me back up!

[@richl9623]

Alex is one of the most underrated singers out here. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻💯

[@idavidcai]

Love the sounds from that *_funky keytar_* (2:39)

[@idavidcai]

Josh Strauther OMG are you the Josh that played the Keytar?

[@nancyblair9862]

BYU TV interview on Latter-Day Profiles was FANTASTIC!! This man is a real hero to have survived in music with LDS values! I'd go to Vegas to see him FOR SURE!!!

[@therealliviedawn]

Alex, you never cease to amazing and entertain! This song is no exception. You did a fantastic job!! I just find myself listening to you all the time. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!! :D

[@AlexBoyeReal]

THANKYOU, THANKYOU!

[@jakeskeens2835]

I agree he is great

[@Divachaplain]

Alex Boye #xfactor2015 #amazing wish you had done this one tho :-)

[@fryhew]

Taylor Swift I stay out too late, got nothin' in my brain That's what people say, mmm hmm, that's what people say, mmm hmm I go on too many dates, but I can't make 'em stay At least that's what people say mmm mmm, that's what people say mmm mmm But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop moving It's like I got this music in my mind, sayin' gonna be alright 'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off I'll never miss a beat, I'm lightning on my feet And that's what they don't see mmm mmm, that's what they don't see mmm mmm I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own), I'll make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go) And that's what they don't know mmm mmm, that's what they don't know mmm mmm But I keep cruising, can't stop, won't stop grooving It's like I got this music in my mind saying it's gonna be alright 'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off Hey, hey, hey Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats in the world You could have been getting down to this sick beat My ex-man brought his new girlfriend She's like "oh my God", but I'm just gonna shake it And to the fella over there with the hella good hair Won't you come on over, baby, we can shake, shake, shake, yeah oh 'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate me) Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off Heartbreakers gonna break, break, break, break, break And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (the fakers baby) Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off I, I shake it off, I shake it off

[@borkbork4124]

It is very obvious how much you enjoy what you're doing. That makes your performances that much more awesome!

[@soniajackson3192]

Un genio!!!!desde Uruguay 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾

[@SaltLakePops]

Nicely done Alex! Man, where'd you find that keyboard player? He's almost matching YOUR energy! Haha! Love it!

[@NaturalNewBaby]

Josh Strauther Freaking awesome!

[@GarydeeFilms]

Highlight of the video. KEYTAR!

[@x0XxDreixX0x]

Keytar = Modern Synthesizer :D

[@carramrod2285]

Josh Strauther good job josh, was really good

[@anikainu]

Car Ramrod

[@katrinavangrouw8843]

I had a huge smile the whole time! Awesome

[@kateturner8169]

It feels like this song belongs with you!

[@davidstout6051]

A hint of Motown here and there. Most excellent

[@chelseyhatch239]

WOW! I am speachless... This song is incredible! Thank you for you're great music. It always brightens up my day! ♡

[@jtalbot34]

Ha ha I'm a Hatch too!! Your Hatch family wouldn't happen to be from Utah are they? My Hatch family is the reason there's a town in Utah called Hatch.. LOL

[@chelseyhatch239]

Jennifer Talbot Ha ha awesome! I'm not sure.. I married into the Hatch family! Sorry...

[@jtalbot34]

Chelsey Hatch, ask your hubby .. it would be interesting to find a long lost cousin on You Tube LOL

[@chelseyhatch239]

Jennifer Talbot He says they are from Idaho.. :(

[@jtalbot34]

The Hatch's from Utah had some family members head to Idaho, called to go settle there by Brigham Young.. It's still a possibility for sure.. Genealogy/Family History is fun! If you haven't done it yet you should! I love family history because there's a surprise around every corner! 😊

[@traviezo696]

excelente version... saludos desde BOLIVIA

[@drummer703]

alex boye, never ceases to amaze me

[@AlexBoyeReal]

THANKYOU!

[@ivvygreen9265]

What a positive energy!

[@presleeheppler]

"Yo Josh let me hear sounds from that funky keytar"👍🏻🙃😛

[@Student4Life89]

so glad i came back to re-listen to it! Josh's Keytar is peak, amazing solo!

[@OsmosisReverse]

Can we please nominate him for a Grammy against Swift and have him win it?? Pretty please?

[@beth3903]

Agreed. Please don’t ever stop! You have put a smile back into music. Thank you.

[@imposterjellyfish9703]

Love all your covers! You should do some more Disney covers, like Mulan, lion king etc. Would be awsome! :)

[@AlexBoyeReal]

GOT ONE OF THOSE COMING NEXT. WATCH FOR IT. THANKS!

[@imposterjellyfish9703]

Alex Boye AWSOME!! cant wait! XD

[@NInayah]

Alex Boye PLEASE make a Mulan cover!!!!!!!!!

[@heturaunanua2791]

Yes, can yhu do a cover of lion king, circle of life

[@SuperIzzy3000]

omg is tht chanyeol??

[@Shindai]

Is it even possible to feel bad while listening to Alex Boyé do his thing?

[@AttaGurlBunzzzmemories]

Watched on America's got Talent last night. 🎶 Rock onnnnnnnnnnnn 🎶 ya made it to next round... 🎶🎶rock on🎶🎶

[@GeraldE]

There were on AGT last guy got some tunes to give....

[@AttaGurlBunzzzmemories]

Gerald E Hello Gerald...my mom loves to watch America's got talent..and this group ROCKED...they have ALOT of youtube video's..lets see how far they go with AGT...

[@AttaGurlBunzzzmemories]

Didn't make this time. Great group. Hope to see them on the charts. G

[@GonzoDonzo]

How can u not love this Man.He never grew up in all the right ways.

[@11thShadowDragon]

I could dance to this in public - and I'm afraid of dancing in front of people! That's pretty amazing work there, Mr. Boye!

[@thelostone7774]

Amazing fabulous song great job Alex boyé

[@angelacarrerabravo639]

Amo a este hombreee!! me encanta su manera de cantar,de moverse, me contagia su buen royo y me hace sonreír y emocionarme con todo lo que hace.. tienes una fan que desea que triunfes aún más y espero verte pronto por España!! i lo ve youuuuu

[@NiunapatitamenosAltamira]

+Angela Carrera Bravo Hola saludos desde Mexico, coincido contigo, me saco una sonrisa, me encanto!

[@anelinyluize]

Mormon , LDS , Love It , Love to know that people are part of this great family , congratulations alex boye

[@awesomedwarfeatsyou]

I'm so happy I found this

[@killgroy]

That moment when you realize you know everyone in this video personally, except Alex and the two dancing ladies. Love you guys!

[@maitesheart]

OMG! Did anyone see Alex Boye on America's got Talent? he did this song and it was amazing. You have a huge fan girl in me, God bless you and you so got this in the bag!

[@iciblossomlp6361]

His reaction to the judges words made me cry. :')

[@maitesheart]

Me too, lol

[@whydontiknowthat]

Yeah this was awesome and hilarious at the same time! Too bad he called it the african hipster version... I have an extreme hatred for hipsters. I feel conflicted watching this.

[@maitesheart]

I can respect that, but lets face it his and his band are worth the it. I would pay to watch him on tour or in Vegas.

[@leonorcedillo9999]

5

[@MrsTavares1]

ON ALL HIS SONGS HES AWSOMMME YA BOY

[@naomimasuoka8608]

So happy you performed this on america's got talent!!! Luv ya alex!💙💙

[@block_the_spot]

Wow, mind blown!! I kept smiling the entire time!!!

[@ravenwolf2220]

I definitely prefer this to the original (sorry Taylor Swift but this is so much more entertaining.) This makes me smile so much.

[@Katsines]

Me too!😊

[@gaymichaelis7581]

raven wolf I haven’t seen Taylor Swift’s version, but I am sure I would agree with you wholeheartedly!, Raven Wolf! I just love this that Alex Boye did with the rest of the people! It is so great, and I love Alex! I love his energy and singing and dancing and I love the white stripe he always has on his one cheek! And his outfits and his props, etc., etc.! And I love all the other vocalist and musicians! He does everything so well, and they do also! Love, Gay Crozer Michaelis

[@hbkgirl1982]

Me too!

[@Katsines]

Yeah I do too!

[@EduBugay]

Fantastic... Never gets old

[@annaklean9880]

The song cover is spot on, but the video is hilarious which makes all the better! ^_^

[@حسين2-ح4ص]

Anna Klean منور😚😚😚💏💏💏💑💑💑💋💋💋

[@chaacd]

That keytar was just flat out amazing, highligh of my day.

[@believer-ats]

Awesome job guys! This looked so much fun to film!

[@AlexBoyeReal]

YES. IT WAS SUCH A BLAST!!

[@nellrie1]

+Alex Boye mhzfhsfhpggzfggfs 🚲😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😖😎😷😷😬😬👿👳

[@emmatumusiime5837]

Oya Joshi and his funky guitar;this is hilarious! Move over Taylor swift😃

[@katrinamiller8160]

Saw him on piano guys and I like his music. He's good! I like this version better.

[@aldosoudejesus9472]

WONDERFUL

[@andariyuliachristanti9790]

Honestly, i love this cover. It's better than the original song :)

[@pascalprosser7295]

Musik is the love around the world🥰 Very nice Clip 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Divionist]

Dang I never would have thought you would audition for AGT! but from all the videos errr... music I've heard from you. I've got no doubt at all that you'll make it to the semifinals and possibly finals. Heck you have a pretty high chance of winning. Good luck Alex, you and the band!

[@junhaohuang5427]

Cloud Chan on americas got talent audition for alex boye my teacher played the big golden instrument idk what it was called.

[@SleightCreative]

Warframe Forlife Tuba?

[@junhaohuang5427]

ah yes that.

[@iu4743]

Guess you were wrong

[@alhur1918]

Alex Boye's songs are full of emotions

[@yulperez]

Alex, you will be a big star, famous and succesfull... when you will be there don´t forget your God, your Church and your family.

[@trooper6697]

Oh my Gaaaawddd! That african rhythm, Alex takes any hit songs and make it sound so much better. LOVE YOU ALEX! Shake it up buddy!

[@spicypineapples9207]

LOL OMG I LOVED IT WHEN SHE SAID THAT FELLA WITH THE SICK HAIR AND LOOKED AT ALEX HE HAS NO HAIR LOL

[@jamiegregory9404]

the only version of this song I enjoy listening to!!

[@sameerlakhani6453]

Who's grooving to this song in quarantine? It's going to be alright!

[@Simply_Scouting]

Me

[@Katsines]

I love Alex Boye's music and music video's!

[@abdulrahmanbahobeshi7933]

Taylor swift has been benched OFFICIALLY.

[@eveningdim7167]

Yeah!

[@11thShadowDragon]

Holla!

[@lizbethravelo]

Me encanta esta versión¡¡ very good ......Saludos desde Lima-Perú

[@adrianarraquel]

I can't believe I missed this! I LOVE IT!!!

[@wambuiw.4032]

Really like this version... makes me like the song now. @2.44....that funky guitar!!!:-)

[@SerenitySandberry]

Wow thank you for this wonderful cover of Shake It Off! I thoroughly enjoyed your version and the video and I must say, it's even better than the original! Sorry Taylor! #sorrynotsorry

[@PhillisAnnSaturnQueenofSaturn]

:)

[@presleeheppler]

This is the BEST version of this song EVER!!!

[@michaelalees9140]

This man needs to wake me up for school every day

[@leonjay3983]

Stumbled across this by accident, but now this has become one of my all time favorite bands! YOU GUYS ARE AWE INSPIRING!

[@jerushabazile6397]

I never heard the original song with Taylor singing it, so after watching this I went to check it out. I must say, I was disappointed. Alex sings it much better than the original owner.

[@BorisHooiBoef]

+Jerusha Bazile That's racist!

[@jerushabazile6397]

+Tuvia it's not racism, it's my opinion

[@kuuku22]

Duh

[@invictusblizzero]

Its racist if you are black and you say white is bad or the other way around.

[@nancyblair9862]

+IcyFlame I'm WHITE and I LOVE this man! Racism never crossed my mind until YOU just had to dig it up again! Why can't people just let it go ALREADY?? All I saw was a beautiful, talented man with high moral values. I was basking in that light --- until someone just had to bring up the dark side of human nature AGAIN. I'm sick of it already!

[@yourface7179]

This version of this song makes me dance like a fool and I love it😆😁😄🥳

[@TheRealEmmalee]

I just saw this on AGT!! X3 Amazing cover

[@elmahanm4600]

Music and cinematography are both awesome! Big hugs from Turkey.♥♥♥♥♥

[@numichan95]

This funky Keytar!!! :D

[@Katsines]

Yes Alex Boye really put his all into that performance! I just love that song!

[@SuperKaitlynnnn]

this goes harder than the original by about 1500000000%

[@oscarmorris6742]

You sir will make it to Vegas. You are my all time favorite male vocal singer. God bless you on your adventure.

[@grinningchicken]

Blows the original away!

[@RM-lj8bv]

Love it love Africa.

[@AdmrScheer]

Awesome cover. I do understand how people can get annoyed about this being generalized as an 'African sound' since Africa is a massive continent with hundreds of cultures... but that's just human nature. Our brains are lazy and like to create 'desktop icons' with neat little pictures that we then click on to open files containing loads of related information. Everyone does it, the British will complain that there is no 'British' accent, then portray every American in their media with a Midwest accent and call it American. Most people outside of Germany don't seem to know that Germany is made up of states that many of which were sovereign, independent nations with different German dialects and cultures... and so on and so forth.

[@stretchasmr7688]

Thousands, not hundreds. That's what makes it different from Germany.

[@caseylee4667]

He's literally my new favorite KZbinr, it's so amazing how he takes his own culture and spirit and puts it into these covers without overdoing it, and you can feel his outgoing energy through your screen, I bet he's a ton of fun in person!

[@aureliaellsworth4533]

Taylor Swift would be proud :D.

[@higpitnaman]

i very much LOVE this rendition when you brought this to an audition in a reality talent show... you and your band were so Grandiose beautiful souls...

[@ortuignis3782]

omigod I love this guy. INSTANT SUBSCRIBE.

[@ayeshakamat4572]

JUST LOVED IT!!!!!!!

[@adamjamestattoos]

You guys are the absolute best. I still feel like you got robbed in AGT.

[@marjoriesteptoe1767]

+Evil Dead Destiny me2

[@o.m.1938]

It's always one person that wins America's Got Talent. Alex had a whole band.

[@dianalawler3270]

Love it personally because it's my culture and I am happy to know people sing with the African music