We Ani Something's Got A Hold On Me Full Performance | American Idol 2023 Final 12 S21E15

[@dubtownman9508]

A rare rare talent that only emerges once every few lifetimes... stage presence of a global performer..

[@SHERRYNYCREACTS]

Michel'le too

[@germainwilson800]

First one was Kelly Clarkson and still amazes me today

[@alexandreacastle127]

Vocally she is perfect. Doesnt need any training by coaches. Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dynamiterave8982]

2023 Tina Turner. She just has that stage presence. The strut. The vocals. The grit. Wow. What a performance.

[@tikunago]

The best performance in the show

[@t3golliwogs401]

If they ever make a movie about Tina Turner We's got to have the role!

[@luv.matters]

Wrong, she has Michel'le presence and voice

[@BAMOORE94]

@@t3golliwogs401we already have a movie

[@edwinalucas2615]

​@@tikunago❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@themanonmars]

She doesn't even need the title. She is elite. She would kill any venue, high class signing always

[@idabutler6390]

American idol

[@jimquantic]

and little, iddy biddy, fake voice when she speaks. She needs to drop that now.

[@MarvCam42]

@@jimquantic "fake voice?? that is her NATURAL speaking voice, so how does she "drop it?" stop speaking???? SMH.

[@jimquantic]

@@MarvCam42 no it isn't. I heard her years ago starting to speak normally, then she caught herself and switched back to the fake voice. She doesn't need the gimmick.. it is only cute so long

[@jimquantic]

@@MarvCam42 No, it isn't. Nothing natural about it. No different than when someone studders, yet does not studder when they sing. I heard her once speak normally, stop and correct herself--then go back to the baby doll, cutsey whootsey. She needs to knock it off now.

[@whipsplash6943]

Hands down the best singer I've ever heard on American Idol, ever!

[@ddchandler]

You said EXACTLY what I was going to comment. Had I been on that stage that night as a finalist following THAT performance….I would’ve clocked out, and ubered to the freakin’ AIRPORT….. goin’ home. It doesn’t GET any better than that. Dayuuuum!!!!

[@aprilmccain3632]

@@whipsplash6943 I agree

[@germainwilson800]

Lmao 😂 ya youre wrong. Kelly Clarkson still the best by far!

[@BitWrecker]

@@whipsplash6943 pure vocals .....I'm agreeing with you

[@tilley238]

I 100% agree

[@andreacumbo2928]

Can’t believe she didn’t make the top three!! She has such talent I hope this doesn’t discourage her and praying someone picks her up for a fantastic career

[@karolinnmoore2833]

I know I’m disappointed 😢

[@charlesclark9627]

It will be similar to Jennifer! Though Jennifer wasn't the choice to win.

[@bastet727]

She and Colin were fighting for the 3rd runner up. Colin was starting to come into his own, but he wasn't ready.

[@mista2621]

I didn't bother watching the final after Wei was eliminated . Iam Tongi was a boring singer who sounded like every other generic Islander singer

[@joelatkinson2037]

Her and Olivia soli shoulda came in 3rd and 2nd respectively but they got the winner right

[@itsme_knb]

That voice, the sass, her stage presence. Shes ready! Someone needs to sign her ASAP!

[@jaelespinoza5062]

She KILLED THAT!!! Hot damn she's a star! Easily the best of the night, felt like the first "rock performance" of the night

[@bvmheart]

She owned it and the stage ... Wow ... she can sing versatility ... Love her hairstyle and pretty smile ... God bless her

[@TheDodoJourney]

SHE ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE STRONGEST CONTENDERS TO WIN THIS COMPETITION. GO WE ANI!!!

[@Hhhkidr]

Oh yes sure 😂 winnie the pooh voice, will be ashamed to talk on the stage OMG what a horrible taste you have got.

[@ninermikedrop]

100000% !!!!! Love Iam but for the FULL PACKAGE it’s We’ all dayyy

[@veronicamatchett8227]

Adam Lambert woke American Idol up once again - and he was right ! Etta James was the perfect song choice for her and she's on her way

[@dianepalarino4525]

AGREE ..

[@guysumpthin2974]

That was GREAT !! But it’s nothing compared to Mara Justine idol version, and katy somehow picked on her for it , just ran her down, for one of the best idol performances ever

[@DBCstm]

Holy Mackerel that gal can SANG!

[@andreiliver9295]

She’s consistent in all her performances. Plus her vocals is so strong and full!

[@patricia5446]

Still can't get over her talking voice versus her singing voice. She is a real power house🔥. Great talent. Go We Ani!!! as a New Yorker so proud of you🥰

[@PLP224]

I could be wrong but I don't think her talking voice was quite like this on the voice?

[@DMDvideo10]

Both of her voices are amazing...

[@roxxbee2525]

​​@@PLP224 I watched her on the Voice and her talking voice was pretty much the same then as now. Of course she was only 16 years old back then on The Voice.

[@najmatos3555]

Like Michell'e

[@courtneycoley8487]

​@@PLP224 like she is turning it on thick for AI

[@Papazipper9436]

Now that was frickin awesome, the squeal was the icing on the cake . Absolutely loved it .

[@yaamccartney7191]

By far the best talent. The way she interpreted that song to make it her own is amazing. It's her original now and would sell today! Just amazing and the stage presence is concert worthy

[@hunterbailey5589]

she really set herself apart with this performance. in my opinion, the best performances of the night. her stage presence, confidence, vocal control, everything is just next level

[@BrendaJoi]

EXACTLY!

[@sjladuke75]

We Ani is the most dynamic vocalist on this season. I'm hoping she wins the whole competition. It's fantastic to have the blues genre represented by this phenomenal woman. We've had way too many representing County music.

[@peters6119]

Yeah. She should have won. But America just loves country and they love the underdogs like the big guy from Hawaii.

[@evanwilliams6406]

That was awesome, She commanded the stage. She is unique and she nailed that. One of the best of the night for sure.

[@bukolapopoola5574]

She's definitely here to win! Killer performance

[@MoneyGrip70]

Pretty sure they all came to win. Lucy Love is def front runner as far as passion

[@kauze_]

@@MoneyGrip70Lucy is nowhere being the front runner as far as anything.

[@marcoscastillo7392]

@@MoneyGrip70 lol where

[@myfriend8713]

@@kauze_ And that's why she might win because in these shows the mediocre performers win. It's about the coaches not about the contestants.

[@dawncuadras3025]

Just such a natural on stage.. She is talented and humble. I just adore her.

[@hectornegron9155]

"SHE JUST TURNED THIS INTO A COMPETITION" Regardless of where she ends up in this competition she's and has been from day one NÚMERO UNO in my book. Love her talent so much. Btw, regards to everybody in Harlem, my old neighborhood.

[@tinashearon9762]

Me too

[@Saywhatyousay1800]

Luke face he was feeling it

[@cindystigling6374]

She killed it. This chick is BoSS.

[@kelvinwicker1383]

We Ani 2023 American idol

[@debcastle2063]

She may have just won it

[@MrFloydSaunders]

She is just going to win the whole season with performances like this.

[@susankozlowski8031]

YOU are a superstar and have my VOTE! Does not matter the song YOU own it! I loved tonight’s performance!

[@yveanmore]

When the backing singers clap like that after your performance you know you kicked ass! Brilliant, brilliant, performance and you look sooooooooo gorgeous too!

[@247tonytipon]

Absolutely 👌💯

[@tomearly111]

She has been on the top of my list since the beginning. This performance seals it for me. My pick to win the show!

[@lilyw9324]

Absolutely SPECTACULAR WOW

[@astonstone3934]

Unique name! Unique voice! I absolutely believe she can win this thing!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 That was a theme performance!! ♥️💯

[@faridathebault2883]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiehill3916]

This girl is the one to beat. She's so ready for a career in music. She's so likable and entertaining. Great stage presence. Total package.

[@kathrynmariani5825]

She has great stage presence 🌟

[@McKelT]

Her VOCAL RANGE IS FREAKING INSANE…The sass the confidence…BACKUP EVERYONE

[@BillyStyx]

@@McKelT what range dude? Do you know what that means?

[@David_7V]

2:10 what the ….. was that , what a talent !!

[@Johnny-yj9xp]

I have 5 words for you Beautiful Girl....A Star was Born Tonight .....Truly!!!!

[@larrymiller6237]

She can sing, she can sing, she can sing. And she is a performer. And, I almost forgot, she has personality and beauty from the inside as well as the outside. How can she not be successful.

[@niktniewiem4785]

Omg! This is the best singer I discovered on YT, i'm speechless. Usually I don't even like female singing, but she is stunning. Beautyfull, hot, her speaking voice is cute, funny and adorable and her singing voice is like the opposite and so strong and clean. Wow, wow, wow, I really usually don't care about stuff lile this, but man, she's a full package

[@myfriend8713]

I hate that she has to go back to these horrible shows! She is a star! I hope someone just signs her and call it the day! She is literally bigger than these shows.

[@jacobmccain8794]

Left zero crumbs! This is how you own the stage and deliver stellar vocals! She was coming for the #1 spot!!! I literally felt like I was watching a Grammy performance! She is such a seasoned professional. That was bonkers! Just flawless🤯🔥🔥👏👏! WHOA! She’s at least top 5, at least! Girl really left ZERO crumbs!

[@macheduhart9030]

I can’t stop watching her performances! All the way back to The Voice! Love her growth❤❤❤

[@wellnative1]

Now that's a performance!! LOVE We Ani!!!

[@TerriBen]

She is so amazing. She has so many sides to her performances and they are all fantastic

[@johnhouston5412]

This girl has 'the' singing voice and the world needs to hear it. She makes me want to hear more.

[@rosemarygates1271]

You know when the judges are standing in awe halfway though your performance, you are a STAR❤❤❤

[@Yasstre]

They do that for everyone

[@maggier7999]

that was electrifying! This is a superbowl halftime worthy performance .. like cmon Id watch her all day

[@angiemorsby8429]

Everything was present in that performance. And her energy level....TOP SHELF.❤💝💯🙌🏽💐👏🏾💥💣🤩🗣That's how you deliver "Winnings for We Ann"🎉🎊😅

[@serenasmith5946]

This young lady is dangerously just fierce she amazingly surprises you all the time love her from day 1 ❤

[@jariech87]

Incredible performance. I had to watch it twice. Love this girl.

[@zoozeeQ]

Luke: "I've never heard this room get that loud". What did he expect? This was We Ani!! People love her!

[@balad.9757]

Yaaaaassss girl! You definitely owned it!!!! She's got STAR written all over her!🌟🌟🌟 Way to go We'!!!!♥♥♥♥

[@danielike5105]

We Ani is my winner... I'm excited to be part of her journey. American Idol, We have a STAR in We. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@vivianhart2767]

She is a powerhouse singer. I have never heard nobody sing like that she knows when to take it up high. She knows when to bring it down low she killed it tonight. Yes she bought nasty ed but she is well deserved she needs to win. We all need to vote for her.

[@Belgarath777]

She's by far the most well rounded and talented contestant...her voice is amazing, she can sing anything, she's entertaining, she has a great personalty, she's the best, which means based on history, she won't win, because it's very rare the best wins on this show with it's stupid voting system.

[@Cookiebr8]

Best comment by far! I totally agree and could not have said it better. I hope she goes on to have a great career and earn lots more money than the winner.

[@hkirkish6101]

So, so true, the BEST rarely wins, BUT it's the exposure that it brings. Look at those that DIDN'T win and went on to be great. Jennifer Hudson for one. In fact We' reminds me of her.

[@donniedarko5641]

agreed

[@craigsmith3359]

This comment is so true. Somehow some average singer will win. Because of sympathy voters and voters not voting for the real singer. Joshua ledet Jessica Sanchez

[@mongise7en]

agree

[@GRomance0804]

Come through vocals..... This girl is a ⭐⭐⭐

[@faridathebault2883]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GRomance0804]

@@faridathebault2883 Harlem, NY is screaming in pride for this young lady

[@jedearlievargas]

She nailed it, no idle moment 😂😂😂

[@robertjones705]

This is the real winner

[@keesmuch]

amazing! she never misses. great song choice after great song choice. But here she is electrifying! what a performance! I hope she wins this!

[@bobbieanderson6328]

We Ani you're born superstar.

[@G_from_Jersey]

I've loved her since the audition. I hope she wins it all. If she doesn't, she will still do great. Hopefully, they hook her up with an amazing record label. She has definitely matured since The Voice.

[@pablady347]

I totally agree as the maturity is very evident in her singing and performance!! We' Ani is on her way!! She has an awesome future ahead of her!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@alegna226]

Wow. Wholeheartedly agree!!!!!! 🎉❤

[@marilynsander467]

I am from South africa Cape Town... And i can feel that We Ani has an ANNOINTING on her life... Truly blessed. May God see her all the We To the Win 🙏😍🙏in Jesus Name I pray Amen. Brilliant voice

[@trubblesiriahrenn751]

Greetings!! Somerset West here!! You are Right she should have won!!! So Funny I would love to see her sing lead oout front with Stephen Bosch Choir.. Be safe!!! Siriah

[@tmahue9541]

Top 5 for sure! Wow what a star 🎉

[@frustratednoname]

That was amazing. The little squeal in there...she's just a natural. And that voice coming out of that wee little speaking voice? Beast mode.

[@pr9400]

She was robbed, and I cannot believe she isn't in the top 3!!!! She is amazing!

[@jimquantic]

Robbed by whom? The people who VOTED?

[@strikebr]

@@jimquantic you really believe that TV shows are honest? LOL!!!!!

[@jimquantic]

@@strikebr I show like this? Don't know--do you?

[@strikebr]

@@jimquantic she got robbed on The Voice 2019 too. lost to a country singer

[@jimquantic]

@@strikebr While you "know" they are not, well you know what they say, put up or shut up. But somehow I doubt you will do either one, you will not put up, nor shut up. But seriously, you got evidence, then give it.

[@XoliswaRoseline-dr3jw]

A star in the making.! Young gifted n black... Sail on girl.!!

[@69Souls]

The show is over, she is one of the best and hottest singers I've ever had the pleasure of seeing perform. And she will now live in my dreams until my last breath. Fantastic performance,, outstanding jaw-dropping vocals and beauty unmatched. Incredible!

[@cheryllowry2324]

Love We Ani❤️❤️!! So much talent!! She did not come to play!!

[@williamsmith8423]

Great singers often don't win these competitions. But we still get to admire a phenomenal talent such as this. What a dynamite performance!

[@MrHemirox1]

This performance by this young lady should have been enough to win the whole American Idol competition alone. Honestly be happy you didn't have to sell your soul to the eletes, you have enough to make it on your own.

[@liliatrevino-cota914]

She has the WHOLE PACKAGE and the looks. It all comes natural to her. And she is beautiful! WOW!!!!

[@margaretmiller1772]

I love her voice, musical interpretation, and stage presence. Just wow!

[@martinhayden5508]

Phenomenal talent, I can’t believe that a tiny softly spoken person like her can produce vocals like that , she’s a brilliantly talented singer and I wish her all the very best in the future

[@davidarchangels6500]

Taken over

[@TheMallyjoe]

Can’t believe that comes out of that talking voice that she has. She can bring it.

[@JJNCars]

100 percent fake! 😂😂

[@MoneyGrip70]

It's fake

[@morethanmeetstheeye1355]

@@JJNCars : says who? Please site your source.

[@morethanmeetstheeye1355]

@@MoneyGrip70 where is your proof? Perhaps you are uninformed when it comes to singers who’s speaking voice and their singing voice are different. Ummm, Adam Lambert is one example.

[@JJNCars]

@@morethanmeetstheeye1355 lol are you serious? Adam Lamberts speaking voice sounds like his singing voice. I think I’ll believe the college degree in vocal performance with an emphasis in human anatomy as it pertains to sining over some keyboard warrior. However you do you boo.

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

This girl did not come from nowhere. She has honed her craft very well. WOW WOW WOW

[@brandonbechtold9625]

I love how shes still got that head banging on! Like she did on the voice!! She without a doubt just turned this show into a competition!! YOU GO WE'!!

[@authenticme782]

I felt like I was at your concert, excellent show!

[@johnrose2348]

Damn, I can't decide who is going to win! Every performance is different and stunning. We Ani.. you make all of NY proud!! You could sing anything and do it in style and magnificence!

[@247tonytipon]

She was born to do this! Hands down! She's a star ✨✨✨✨✨

[@jame2182]

Costume, hair, makeup FANTASTIC

[@MD-tn6rx]

She makes you forget it’s an Idol show … surely we’re watching the We’ TO GO Ani show!❤❤

[@jefferybrown7988]

She sings beautifully and she is gorgeous. Win win.

[@belinda6504]

I can't believe she surpassed all the legends, one of a kind girl.🎉❤

[@blacksheba41]

The only sad thing about this performance? I had to sit through 7 other performances before they got to her. She and IMA are my two favorites...

[@TheMarpalm]

I agree completely!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

😂😂

[@lindamin4340]

O M G what an amazing rendition😮❤❤❤ she looks freakin amazing too. Her presence ❤

[@dandewolf7250]

She should record this song . Best American Idol preference ever !!!!!! 🤩

[@ginnyk891]

She NAILED IT!!! OMG so so so nasty good.

[@Swarat1962]

Wow Wow w. What a performance. This girl is in it to won it❤

[@kevinserrano1623]

This is our winner. ❤ Power, in sync, amazing voice, and lastly her soul vibrates 😊 "that truly was nasty" -L.R.

[@terrifictravels6113]

Shes amazing! I hope she wins she deserves it!

[@AlfridoRubinJr]

I do really love this girl, she’s one of the strongest contenders in this competition. Amazing performance! 👏🤟

[@gwendolynknap6297]

She was great at 17 on The Voice. But Super at 23 , she is The Idol 100%

[@247tonytipon]

Absolutely 👌💯

[@royrichardson9164]

She kills the stage as well as the song she sings!! She is straight 🔥

[@jeffvaughn3132]

Watching this performance over and over.....❤

[@ILuvMaths]

Damn she's so undeniably good. I was biased towards some other contestants but can't deny shes super talented and just everything about this performance was perfect. This was also somewhat reminiscent of Adam Lambert's American idol stages.

[@Dark_Shadow_27]

She was truly born to be a singer. So damn talented

[@ladylisaromance8129]

❤ I am not AWE! Stunning and she's a vocal BEAST. You're already a winner, sweet girl. 🎉🎉🎉 👑 🌟

[@pamterry1277]

Wow!!!! She is such a powerhouse! All of that coming out of that little squeaky voice. Unbelievable!!!

[@sharonsimpton7423]

Absolutely amazing performance. We had had goosebumps on our goosebumps. Powerful you rocked!

[@13Isabella]

Like?! Hello? WTF? Her talennt is kind of unreal. I hope that the music industry gonna give her talent, all the visibility and space that she deserves.! She is absolutely great!

[@veronicafoley7492]

Lawd have mercy🔥🔥🔥 Wei Ani’s got a hold on me…knocked the roof off the building and shoes came raining down 👠👠👠

[@anyimgrace]

We Ani got all the check boxes: vocals, versatility, charisma,stage presence. It's a WIN WIN WIN WE ANI

[@viliamifolaumahina153]

Awesome performance 👏😊 should be in the top 3 👏

[@faridathebault2883]

❤We Ani Forever❤

[@linematthiesen2780]

Yass!

[@arthurmitchell789]

She's a star because she's just talented and just different. A stand out talent. She's gonna make it.

[@tinashearon9762]

Starrrrrrr. Hot performance. Best so far!