YEBBA.....Best Singer Ever | Mike The Music Snob Reacts

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[@iorsteelers]

Mike the music SOB 😢

[@pavelmaldonado4248]

Man, your speaking voice is so good. Does anyone else love Mike's voice?

[@psychonaut12]

He sounds like tank dempsey from nazi zombies.

[@squiffybear6944]

He would have a great voice for radio. 👍🏻

[@molly104]

"DAMN"

[@ummyeah1910]

Its very piercing and hurts my ears...im here for a good reaction to amazing yebba

[@tawanahawkins4835]

Pavel Lavigne I do!!!

[@noizworx4384]

At f***in' last! A dude who gets it, COMPLETELY! Well said, that man!

[@hypomanix]

my sister knows her- they went to Belmont together and had the same vocal coach, and she says that not only is YEBBA better than their coach, but shes the best voice to EVER come out of Belmont she can do runs like that "without even thinking about it", to quote my sister

[@KeepItReal1]

Thanks for sharing your comment of Yebba. She's GOALS!!!

[@themanfromearth3036]

Found this song a couple of months ago by accident, and I have been sharing it with everybody. She manages to convey her emotions so well with her singing. You can't help but feel her pain.

[@Ravenscannotfly]

This is an example of how to portray frailty correctly. A common mistake I hear most vocalists make is removing any form of diction and vocal projection which yes can work sometimes depending on the backing they have but this does the job so much better. Because you don't just hear the pain, you also hear Yebba trying to hold that pain in. Which makes it so fucking tear inducing

[@YouWillGetThereBuddy]

I dont think frailty is what she's trying to portray here... To me frailty leans more towards weakness then sadness and in this performance I get more wailing sadness then I get frailty... It's sounds like she's crying without actually crying. Almost wailing from her depths. That doesn't give me the feeling that she frail...

[@Hazel.Eyed.Gemini]

@@YouWillGetThereBuddy there is always a little frailty in fear

[@violetenergy4392]

I'm so with you....best singer ever!!! Yebba is nominated for a Grammy for 'How deep is your love" PJ Morton and Yebba. I truly hope she wins for Traditional R&B

[@of_the_Word]

I went and watched the performance and it changed how I think about singing.

[@StokeBass]

Just popped over to listen to this without (with respect) you interrupting. A very rewarding 6 mins and 7 seconds. Now I'm going to watch the rest of your reaction :)

[@jonathanpotts3591]

Honestly so did I. I had to absorb it all without interruption.

[@mamat8184]

My absolute favorite reaction/critique of a performance. Intelligent, humorous, passionate. If all opinions were as brilliantly supported...

[@prehistoricwatergun0136]

If Mike heard her harmonize with Devin Townsend he would actually nut his pants

[@msfelika]

Thank you for your review I totally agree with you. I was blown away multiple soul was touched so deeply and she carried me through her journey but also allowed me to reconnect with my own pain yet she lifted me back at end which also reminded me that we made it through music is for the soul and she defiantly has imprinted on many.

[@thehoop74]

Yebba has the best voice from the past present and foreseeable future! NOBODY compares to this girl!

[@ashamael]

My life is different now. Thank you, Mike.

[@vivianmontano5217]

Her vocals remind me some what of american indian cries, beautiful! Thanks for the share Mike, she's awesome.

[@solRandom]

Uff i liked your voice and loved your laugh at the end. You said really deep thoughts about how her singing makes you feel that I didn’t know how to say it in words. Great video✨

[@vanessaaves3271]

I absolutely loved your reaction. I appreciated your candor and your knowledgeable analysis of her music. But more importantly, your articulation and expression of the passion and raw emotion you felt throughout was lovely. I'm right there with you.

[@metalhead9577]

Oh my god. I literally have no words. She's the goddess of all singers

[@amartyaurs3611]

Thanks for the great insight

[@Fadilanse]

it's so fucking RAW it almost killed me god damn, just goddamn, I've never felt like this.......

[@hunnerdayEDT]

The imperfections in the vocal is what makes this perfect. 😭😭😭😭

[@zhariachildress9447]

He needs to listen to evergreen and gravity by yebba

[@jiggempurfelwhat3814]

I'm not sure why everyone immediately recommends the Evergreen performance. Yea it's good cuz it's fucking Abbey Smith. No way compares to this performance though. Check this out instead kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3OalZdqlr1pj9U

[@angkitrajkumar5969]

Thanks for this. You introduced me to something this good

[@sweetnfirey]

I agree with you 100%... I just found out about her today... this morning actually... I’ve been searching her and listening to all of her songs all day. I burst into tears when she sang the line “I work so hard to keep you satisfied” doesn’t matter how many times I listen to it... that part makes me cry... I can feel her... she really sings with the soul... goosebumps and all that. A lot of people can sing but only a few can sing through their soul.

[@OfficiallyMasky]

LOVE YOUR REACTIONS

[@Jakethysnake93]

Damn mike the music snob at a loss for words. The internet broke today.

[@bluefish1796]

I went over after watching your video and started crying after 10 seconds. Damn! That was amazing. Thank you for showing this to us!

[@lilmami8877]

Lol im glad someone else had my same reaction! She is absolutely amazing!

[@seventhirty22]

Thank you! I've been saying this for a few months now. She's absolutely incredible!

[@enzerabowenzu5340]

Interestingly enough I've watched her video at least a hundred times if not more. Mind you that is without exaggeration. And after watching your reaction video to her video it has re-instill Des adnis that I get from listening to her, therefore making me cry all over again. I enjoyed this very much.

[@KristinaAinsworthRealtorAustin]

I love that you love her. She’s so amazing 🤩

[@ajjames1498]

I've listened to so many reactions from vocal experts and honestly bro, i only subscribed to you. So well done, even though i wanted you to finish the song. She's perfect.

[@dennistrusty8851]

wow great singing that you for introducing me to her

[@ceekahtonga6491]

Hahaha I freaking love you man! Yebba is the bomb! Also your speaking voice is out of this world☺️

[@takkariarmstrong8736]

Yebba, evergreen bbc performance with orchestral background will make you bawl. Especially the backstory of the song. But read it afterwards and listen a second time. Totally worth it.

[@NABIL7]

Thanks Mike for this beautiful gift !!! Yebba rules !

[@Valenya23]

Her emotions and conveying of those emotions are like a roller-coaster ride. There's a moment of vulnerability, a moment of anger, a moment of resolve... etc Phew.....

[@tsfbaf303]

Why would you feel anger at a rollercoaster ride

[@Chelsealynnism]

Ur reaction to the end of her song was my exact same reaction 😂😂😂😂 it was adorable

[@chunkaifu1284]

bruh that happened to me too i can feel tearing up in my eyes plus super awesome vid

[@MsJrzy]

Her Upper and lower register is pure craziness!! She’s a beast...LOVE IT, LOVE HER!! Excellent video ❤️

[@iworshipTreCool12]

I watched her video. And I couldn't stop bawling. I felt and believed every word she sang. I haven't had that happen to me in a long time. Being as analytical with pop music as I am, I've become jaded with the predictability of pop songs and how mediocre singers have been lately. But I listened to her sing, and although the songwriting isn't interesting, I couldn't help but cry and feel her pain. And it's refreshing. Thank you for this.

[@reasonraut8554]

It's awesome to see Mike's mind being blown.

[@christiisabel7649]

You said this perfectly! Abbey Smith “Yebba” is BLESSED.

[@shandellehull7380]

I've watched it.....at least 100 times, mostly reactions from other people. However, when I stumbled across yours today, I was REALLY looking forward to hearing your reaction, and EACH and EVERY TIME you paused to comment. That said, would you PULEEZE finish???? Thank you!!!!! A New Fan

[@1gaia]

Well...now we know this dude's O face. And yeah, Yebba appears to be a virtuoso with a unique command of both her voice in a technical sense, but beyond that, she has a surreal ability to convey emotion. Put those two things together and you've got something wholly fucking sublime and genuine.

[@caldermac2532]

You’re 110% right and I can’t remember the last time I had a song make me feel this much shared pain, AND EVERY fucking time I’ve watched it! Yebba (Abbey Smith) is Unbelievably Talented at her vocal conveyance of her emotions. She wrote this shortly after her mother passed, if I’m not mistaken. There is an intrinsic unformulae’d or “non-replicable” rawness in this, You can’t help but feel her pain. I’m glad you’re actually being blunt and direct and pointing these things out regardless of stopping the clip, too many people are audibly blind to these nuances so thank you for critiquing and making a point of this, Yebba definitely deserves the credit! 👌 Thanks again 🙏

[@whiterose171]

Subscribed to your channel 😁

[@maidznozoconnor4053]

If it wasnt for your review i would not have heard of this lady,,,,,,, and wow... you are right..... i could feel every note she sang... just awesome.... thank you so much mike for the heads up

[@lindseyb2052]

I agree 100% with your analysis here. I’ve listened to Yebba (Abbey Smith) for years. I second the request for you to check out her song “Evergreen”. In my opinion, the male version of her “emotive” singing style is Chris Stapleton. Pleasantly surprised with this video. It’s not the type of video you usually post. 👍🏼❤️Thank you so much. ❤️👍🏼

[@piscespriestess]

I have always said that Yebba is the best singer I have ever heard! I reacted the same way to "My Mind"

[@kyleleask4641]

Wowwww good job to you whoever is the singer I would have never have guessed that mike would like you like this and crying. Wow you are probably the only person I know that mike likes and mike doesn't like a lot of music Your really good and talented good job

[@aimeek9384]

Such a great voice and performance, I had tears in my eyes the first time I watched this video

[@AshleyJones-cb3xf]

I love this woman so much I literally watch all of her reaction videos....and this by far has been my favorite reaction!

[@honeyblossompetal6614]

You have a great tone:deep voice and make insightful comments - love your reactions! Yebba is one of my most cherished musical finds over past few years…heart breaks and leaps equally when listen to her…have you heard her latest Tiny Desk live? Boomerang Live? Be interested to hear your response…! In my teens I spent in late 70s immersed in listening to bands such as Led Zep…Black Sabbath…and the rest…really got into newer stuff Nine Inch Nails and more in 90s onwards…have enjoyed what I have heard of your band…enjoyed your comments on what constitutes metal

[@miklosvertessy7872]

And I happy someone recognise this and not just say yes it's good. I appreciate it man. Hi five.

[@tanyablalock7186]

Oh my god dude Crack me up. Love it ✌

[@rebeccapridgen6399]

you have a great speaking voice!

[@gonewiththekale]

Thank you for explaining the facial expression on the ladies in the audience. How they looked was relatable with I was listening to this incredibly painful performance, however, I have watched like 50 other reaction videos where they were saying the women were "checked out," etc. Uhhhh, no sir... we were captivated, chained, enraptured, gripped, paralyzed and spellbound. Yebba's performance transcended from another dimension...

[@lcozzarelli]

I agree, but why isn’t everybody getting off their a$$es at the end of the performance and giving this woman a standing ovation?

[@obiwanjustpeekinginonya]

Got to see her love on tour with John Mayer: it was so beautiful. 100% an amazing concert all around.

[@courtneytraynham1110]

And you nailed it. When it's too perfect, I can't feel it.

[@zombyjoker5387]

No judgement on the tears man everytime i hear this song i cry and i must have heard it a thousand times now

[@andreacollins3204]

She’s my actual spirit. I have watched so many reviews. And I swear I cry every time

[@chuck21222]

I totally agree with you. I can't stop listening to her!

[@smeasy18]

Please do more yebba reactions!! Her new stuff is soooo goood!!

[@RudyAyoub]

was waiting for you to say that actually 7:56, I knew from the first pause you will get pissed at us hypothetically getting pissed at you

[@Raviscerator]

What a fantastic evocative performance! Reminded me a lot of KD Lang's rendition of Hallelujah at the Juno Awards. So powerful.

[@shandellehull7380]

Would have loved for you to have finished reacting. (I've been binge-watching reactions to all-things-Yebba, and yours is one of the few of my favs! (In Your own words), "DUDE!!!!"

[@BecomeTheKnight]

I need to revisit Yebba. It's been looooonnnggg time since I've heard her

[@markalusss]

I never get tired of seeing people react to her. Lol her name is Abbey Smith, she’s from the south. Her main musical influences are gospel, soul, r&b, and folk. She’s said before that one of her musical inspirations is Kim Burrell (which you hear) and yeah. Welcome to the Yebba fan club! Checkout her song Evergreen that she wrote for her late mother. And also her collab with Luke Levinson and Clark Beckham. Your welcome in advance :)

[@itsperla]

I absolutely cry every time I watch her sing. Not trying to it’s just happens and I don’t understand how!!

[@aliaa9773]

Same.

[@whisky158]

Holy fuckin hell, that voice.

[@Ninkikom]

Hey...first time coming in your KZbin channel....1) I think I might have a small crush 2) I I laughed so much 3) you music knowledge rocks 4) don’t cut your hair or beard 5)do you have an Instagram channel 6) yes Yebba or (Abbey her name backwards) rocks her voice is amazing

[@petarstojanovickucamaca123]

But you know there's Corpsegrinder too.

[@JayVITG2000]

Singer not harsh vocalist

[@arkved]

I actually though the exact same thing

[@SolManDude]

no hes a singer. have you never heart hes rendition of totos africa? he has the voice of an angel.

[@DivineTrash81]

"Brace your buttholes." A++++

[@shorpilakarshimanto224]

Nice shirt . She deserved this . I hope she sees this video too !!

[@jerrysalmon7875]

Beyonce on Cadillac Records got me to tear up. If you haven't seen watch it great movie. But yeah this girl has got it man. I had goose bumps the whole time.

[@reflexology52welsh48]

This song is beautifully haunting!

[@JRPoole57]

I first heard her on PJ Morgan’s unplugged. Then I heard this song afterwards and yes she emotes in settle ways yet magnificent ways.

[@ashleigh2243]

She is my ultimate favorite

[@monkeyman101100]

Thank you for reviewing her!! I’ve been listening to her for a good bit now. If you haven’t you should listen to her sing Evergreen

[@RayannaW]

I agree! I love her!

[@gman4255]

holy fucking shit i'm fucking crying this woman is damn god

[@ten7792]

I hope you've seen Yebba singing "lucky" with Thirdstory which I think you might like cause the way they harmonize is other-worldly, 4 angelic voices making a britney spears song sound amazing in a freaking closet.

[@rebekahthurston4265]

love her voice, some of my other favourite powerful female vocals are Jennifer Hudson and Florence and the machine. i'd love to see what you think of them!

[@jerrie2u]

She's a machine!

[@DarraKummitus666]

I don't know if I would've ever gotten the chance to hear or see this performance, if it wasn't for you. Holy. Fucking. Shit. I completely agree with you! Fuck, Devin Townsend and Mikael Åkerfeldt, Yebba is the new standard! Thank you, Mike! Thank you!

[@hyperbiscuit2284]

Honestly, I heard a few noticeably out of tune notes, and you know what? They just made it even better. It's like the solo in the Unforgiven, where the big climax (I believe, it's somewhere around there) has a very noticeably out of tune bend, but it's not a wrong note, it's just off pitch, and that just makes it stick out and have some extra punch. The lesson is, being perfectly in tune is not necessary and sometimes being a little out of tune can make something sound amazing.

[@sebarhap]

She is awesome, gave me goosebumps. Cool fry distortion she does and she sings beautiful.

[@rosiefrancis-rogerson4508]

I sobbed when I first saw this performance, like properly sobbed. It is so beautiful and you can so vividly experience her pain with her, just incredible. Also... I love your speaking voice :)

[@KeepItReal1]

FACTZZZZZZZZZ!!!! YEBBA😎👍🎤🎶

[@LucyAmberon]

I agree No track has brought me to tears like this track this track is coming from deep spirit for me it transcends a vocal performance it is just where God and music cross over I can’t listen without crying

[@Spanglishdee]

Chills...every time

[@harleyadam4813]

💯, I weep like a 13 year old girl almost every time I hear this song. Right in the feels.

[@chrisarias4055]

Nice shirt!

[@tokyoblu79]

I’d go as far to say that this was the best live performance I watched in 2017. Unbelievable.

[@JackOfHarts96]

YEBBA-DEBBA-DOO

[@lolalolic]

😬😫😫😪😪 Thank you for this.

[@tanyawillis6151]

You do know what your talking about!! No one can Touch! Her Yabba dabba I doooooooo!

[@beatrisahellstrom7604]

You talk about other influences, I can take a guess on Balcans (Bulgarian women voices fe), maybe from Mongolia and some Middle east in there as well? But I can also hear a great deal of gospel and what first came to my mind was Anita Wilson and Nikki Ross. But Yebbas voice is ahhhhhhh - so smoother, softer; like a warm, cosy, healing soul blanket...

[@Nathanmusic1]

Are your hair just washed?they look cool as f...man!Love your videos

[@sleepy9915]

There has only been a couple of vocalists that have made me feel this way just solely based on how much emotion is conveyed vocally, those vocalists being the peformer of mount eerie and moreover the vocalist of dir en grey