You couldn't have told me this wasn't from the 70s...homegirl got plenty of soul

@TaraHendricksMusic

7 жыл бұрын

brnsugr09 EXACTLY!!! I am still jaw drop floored this is not an obscure 70s soul record!!!

@mizzprizzyT

7 жыл бұрын

brnsugr09 I said the same thing...I just knew this was an old skool soul classic I had yet to discover. Homegirl got me 😲👀👀👀...love this!!!

@toddmaek5436

7 жыл бұрын

Hell YEAH!!!

@jeffreylagden9198

6 жыл бұрын

Thats what I thought. I thought this was a cover. Im impressed

@user-mb9nm7bq5e

6 жыл бұрын

brnsugr09 dude I was like WTF SHE'S WHITE?!?!?!?!??!?

Honest thoughts I got when I first heard 4:44: -This song is from the late 70's -The artist is black -The artist is an icon -The artist outdid Adele in every aspect of the expression -This artist is underrated

@toddmaek5436

7 жыл бұрын

Your comment is saying SOOOOO MUCH!

@TheXz0tic

6 жыл бұрын

Yasser Arch I seriously thought she would be black, she's really the reason I like 4:44 so much

@kesyj13

6 жыл бұрын

fksvldvldslkvn For reals!!! I was looking for this song, because I'd only hear the vocals from Hannah Williams, until just recently..I fell in love with her voice. This is what I love about hip-hop. You get 2 for 1.

@c.savage5570

6 жыл бұрын

Same. but I find that White British singers are obsessed with that old school black soul sound. They all aim for it. Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone, adele etc. Making you think they're black is the goal.

@naori.1383

6 жыл бұрын

Yasser Arch same.

when I first heard this song I was sure I would see a black woman with an Afro from the 1960s! Great Song!!!

@kierredestiny2

6 жыл бұрын

On1 Productions right?!

@jasminetookesfan6845

6 жыл бұрын

Me too😂😂

@kupkakesnkisses9864

6 жыл бұрын

I was all ready to see this old footage in grainy black and white of a earth mother type of sista with a GLORIOUS natural with scarves on her head.. Go figure. Richness and beauty in voice is in all sisters of this earth, no matter the hue. Thank you Hannah Williams!

@melodicblue1265

6 жыл бұрын

Me too

@_eleefrost_

5 жыл бұрын

Faaaaacts!!

Oh I KNOW she getting CHECKS with this sample

I'll be forever thankful to JAY Z, for letting the world know the great artist you are, Hannah. And especially this song, that touchs my heart like no other.

@joyonefarmer3777

7 жыл бұрын

space dude NO I.D

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.. Lots of love xxxx

@Rastablan05

7 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing song and powerful lyrics. I am so grateful for the exposure you got. If it wasn't for Jay Zs 444 I would have never known. Your song speaks volume.

@q56186

7 жыл бұрын

space dude You took the wo6rds out my mouth... One Love

@KimmDa90sBabii

6 жыл бұрын

Hannah Williams yes ur great 😙

Okay, so here's timestamp where JAY-Z'S 4:44 came from Intro: 0:03-0:06 (0:06 is chopped 1x) 0:15-0:18 (0:18 is chopped 2x) 0:32-0:36 2x (0:36 is chopped 2x at the second) 0:44-0:50 Main part: 3:26-3:53 (3:32-3:33 is chopped 2x) Outro: 3:26 jumped to 1:42-2:08 (1:46-1:48 is chopped 2x) Truly, No I.D. is one of greatest producers of all time🔥🔥🔥 Also, this song is so powerful as well, so beautiful. Well done Hannah Williams & The Affirmations🔥🔥🔥🔥

@hirukagy4379

11 күн бұрын

Brooo thank you so much that was so funn

I thought he sampled this from a old school 70s track. Man this sounds good. This Woman can blow!!

@mathewwilliams5381

6 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Robinson same

@jake3022

2 жыл бұрын

pause

@blackbirdmenace1066

2 жыл бұрын

blow?🤨📸

@TheScramblerTV

2 жыл бұрын

i beg your pardon

@sawyertheguy3308

2 жыл бұрын

Why on earth would you word it that way

The emotion in her voice @3:26 Wow

@johnccalhoun2504

7 жыл бұрын

Richard Maurice facts

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Blush xxxx

@tizodd6

7 жыл бұрын

goosebumps

@kesyj13

6 жыл бұрын

tizodd6 pleasurably haunting.

@alenaHD

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks #RealMVP

Damn it's so fascinating how samples of songs can make a unrecognizable song popular and better.

@afrobluatlanta2380

6 жыл бұрын

Not better in this case, just a bit different. Honestly I love 444, but he stole the whole darn song, lol!!! The music is way better than his lyrics. Ijs

@shonuff401

6 жыл бұрын

This is why I still love artist that sample,the music is so soulful

@pndgetsmewetter

3 жыл бұрын

Better ? Shut up

@YerpDerp17

2 жыл бұрын

@@afrobluatlanta2380 Nah. They are both wonderful pieces of music that are vulnerable and honest. You are confusing personal preference and what's good music. This song is brilliant, but I would have NEVER found it without 444. And why? Because 444 is a great song that I listen to a lot. Now this song has made the same rotation. Different isn't always bad. There is room for everyone. Just enjoy the feeling you get from whatever you listen to. This was 4 years ago, I hope you have changed your mindset a bit.

@AntMcQueen558

Жыл бұрын

@@YerpDerp17 well stated, Wesley.

Thank you Jay Z

@mrlogick1098

6 жыл бұрын

Hov the goat

Dang... How have I never heard of this woman... Unbelievable... What a voice.... My sixteen year old daughter just turned me on to this talent. Where have I been?

Jay z should bring her on tour

@yakovhadash

6 жыл бұрын

Push Kush Jay Z should cheat on Beyonce with her

@trinaj9749

4 жыл бұрын

@@yakovhadash Haha funny! But from the looks of it she's a lesbian. At least in the video.

@jnnx

3 жыл бұрын

Ya’ll cringe

@mr.tonywilliams1236

3 жыл бұрын

@ if he ever does this on tour he definitely should

@iceberg1560

3 жыл бұрын

He seem like a mean ass I still mess with his lyrics 🏌️‍♀️🤣

Jay-Z brought me here........and I'm forever grateful. #goodmusic!

@natashapressley8098

4 жыл бұрын

Same!!

"When you're gone...you're getting replaced!"...damn

No I.D. found a gem with this sample!! It's the entire soul of 4:44. And...I must say, this is why I love music. I ASSUMED this was a black female. And I'm made to look dumb. Music sees no color only talent. Love that!!

@joyonefarmer3777

7 жыл бұрын

Donovan Woods great comment

@dredlock3000

7 жыл бұрын

Donovan Woods So true!!!!

@MissSuperHottie

7 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@Rastablan05

7 жыл бұрын

I feel you Donovan, I assumed the same. Goes to show musical talent and genre is not tied to one identity.

@eboneetv

7 жыл бұрын

when i heard this i heard the soul of a pained woman, and i wanted to know who the hell brought these vocal capabilities to the table. WHOA she nailed the hell outtta this song

And here I'm thinking this was a 70's soul sample that Jay-Z used in 4:44! 😂😅

@asiasinclair3863

4 жыл бұрын

treyaugify me too

Should have a lot more views

Her voice is her own; beautiful and soulful.

The part that was sampled has some kinda magic to it. It's awesome

Obsessed. I can't wrap my head around how someone's voice can actually sound like this. The voice was literally used as an instrument and the only other vocal instrument I honor is Marsha Ambrosia. I'm ready for whatever Hannah has waiting for me. Sing girl!!!

@toddmaek5436

7 жыл бұрын

You must have never heard of Lalah Hathaway. Check her out.

@yitroshlomo

6 жыл бұрын

She's dope!! But have you ever listened to Rochelle Forrell?! She's not human!

@Ktea314

5 жыл бұрын

Emeri of The People check out Rachelle Farrell

@Ktea314

5 жыл бұрын

check out Rachelle Farrell

@asiasinclair3863

4 жыл бұрын

curvy impact oh I am a Marsha fan

JayZ bought me here. this song is so beautiful

Girl has got some SOUL! Like most people, I thought she was a black soul singer when I heard 4:44. This song&Jays 4:44 are both awesome and just flow together so well.

Hope Jay-Z have her perform live with him ... extraordinary voice!!!

@spainman2020

6 жыл бұрын

That would be dope, like on a level I can't find the word for.

Agape love is real. Love never fails, just pray what you give is returned to you and you're not the one this song is dedicated to. Raw emotions, honestly written about one-sided relationships. Her voice is hauntingly... BEAUTIFUL!!!

Jay-Z 4:44 brought me here. The sample was dope I had to find were it originated!!!!

When you hear something...and instantly lose your breath. My soul shakes. This is music!

The honesty of the lyrics from the standpoint of someone who is unfaithful.

I love the fact Jay Z sampled Hannah. Amazing.

This should be in a James bond movie

I been playing this on repeat for the past four days. When they speak of timeless this is what I envision…I’m blown away every listen.

Her words touch the hearts of many women hurt by a man who is unsure of how to truly love. This song I believe touched Jay Z because not money not fame nor a " bad Bey" can teach what your heart should naturally follow. LOVE is never to be taken lightly. I am proud of the man Jay Z has become to recognize this sample speaks TRUTH to lies men or women famous or everyday tell another person when they say I LOVE YOU.

@tammiehunt1197

6 жыл бұрын

LaTasha Faison Yaaaas LaTasha Yaas!! The words are captivativating, her VOICE, The Horns, the beat...Sultry💯🌟👏 I love this.

@CanisVindicate

6 ай бұрын

What are you talking about? This song is about cheating

This song builds up with constant emotion. So much soul. #NoID did it right.

Chills, goosebumps, tears....I adore this.

Good to see music isn't dead yet

I have been overly obsessed with the Jay-Z 444 song. Countless evenings of putting that on in my headphones and going for a walk. The beat always gave me this feeling I could never fully explain. The urgency, the passion, the hurt and the honesty, it really affected me. The feeling alone made me really ponder things in my life in a way few songs do. So, I am going through the whole album last night, come to the song 444 and I had to know what song is sampled. Lately that has been a passion of mine, is finding the original samples of songs I cherish. So I find this original song. I literally play it a dozen times, back to back. I am wondering to myself, who is this 70's group, and how have I never heard of them? Only to have my mind blown that this song is barely older than 5 years. I don't say this often, but this song is a legitimate masterpiece. Every second captures my attention. I have shown so many people this song today, and I am so excited to check out more music. Thank you for making a song that is extremely powerful and therapeutic. This is actually timeless. Have a lovely and safe day/night to anyone who happens to stumble across this.

I honestly fell in love with this woman , even though she just told me she is no good. her voice is almost like heaven to me. just my thoughts.

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Aww! Thank you Krishaun xxxx

@krishaungreen4647

7 жыл бұрын

Hannah Williams, no thank you! defiantly Will be supporting you projects. you definitely have what it takes to be known as one of the greatest of all time along with Adele and others.

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Wowzers trousers!! What a lovely thing to say. Big love xx

@krishaungreen4647

7 жыл бұрын

Hannah Williams lol all facts! I just call it how I see it. let me know when you perform in Atlanta GA USA and I will buy two tickets atleast.

@cyphi1

6 жыл бұрын

she's versatile too...check out the rest of the album!! Love her voice and the band!!

this song is beautiful. i hope it gets the recognition it deserves

Evokes a special emotion that only certain songs can...bloody amazing.

This is truly s beautiful song..very soulful and that's what music today is missing..many blessings!!

This is CHILLINGLY awesome.... my spine tingles listening to this.... especially the instrumentation....OMG....

im here again!!!! cant get enough of this song.

Why do I find it so hard to understand why she doesn't have over 1mil views yet????

@tmac625

4 жыл бұрын

tlamont804 Because people don’t realize the epitome of GREAT music or the art of musicianship!!!

@robbylebotha

4 жыл бұрын

If you eat crap for long enough, you'll find it hard to stomach a good lamb roast

@dariuskool1998

3 жыл бұрын

She's not twerking and showing her ass that's why.

I hqve been listening to this song on repeat for almost a week. Holy shit, so much soul. Gotta see tbem live

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dale xxxx Cross fingers we will be on world tour! *crosses fingers and prays!

@defjukie001

7 жыл бұрын

Hannah Williams I personally have been trying to spread your name around to people I know who love good music. There's definitely something wrong with people if you guys don't blow up. It refreshing, not to sound too corny, to hear real, organic music. I was pretty excited when I discovered your music. I wish you all the luck in the world with a world tour soon. I'm done embarrassing myself now by gushing over your music. Lol

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

You sweetheart! Thank you SOOO much for all your love and good word spreading xxxx

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dale. Where are you based? xx

@defjukie001

7 жыл бұрын

Hannah Williams I'm right outside of Philadelphia. I'm pretty sure your music is well received here, there's a lot of people in this area that crave something different music wise and music you create is definitely filling the void.

This song is beautiful.

Dope. Hannah and the affirmations gained a new fan

@DutchMcVeigh

7 жыл бұрын

Christina D'Avilar Yes!!!

@tizodd6

7 жыл бұрын

Same here thanks to Jay / No I.D.

@natalie5293

7 жыл бұрын

Yes

Future Classic. Brilliant.

#444 I know that I’m not good... I’m never gonna treat you like I should... 👏👏👏👏

This is legendary in every sense. And this song couldn't come at a better time in my life 🤦🏾‍♂️. I just lost a great woman smh

@dredlock3000

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Hardin so did I bro....

@mrlogick1098

6 жыл бұрын

Damn bro I know that feeling

@jayvonhardaway1970

6 жыл бұрын

Damn me too smh..

@eltonbertrand8380

6 жыл бұрын

We're all in the same boat , I lost a great woman too damn!

@CrakaBakBlak

5 жыл бұрын

fuck it me too...smh

Why do I find it so hard to love you? When I know in my heart that I want to? I’ve been putting you down when you aren’t around I’m letting you down every day I’ve been messing around when you’re out of town Why do I keep on running away? I’m a part time lover and I’m never there I find it hard to believe you don’t want it to end I’ll be changing my tune when you walk in the room I’ll be fixing the look on my face I’m gonna get close to you, give my loving to you At least until you’re going away I know that I’m not good I’m never gonna treat you like I should I’ve heard that all of the boys think you’re crazy When I treat you so bad, why do you want me? I’ve heard that all of the girls are starting to hate me For stealing your heart and treating you badly It doesn’t hurt anymore when you walk through the door I forget every word that you said And I can’t put you down when no one else is around And when you’re gone, you’re getting replaced I know that I’m not good I’m never gonna treat you, never gonna treat you like I should I’m a part time lover

Honestly, this song is an automatic repeat! Cant imagine someone listening just once. from start to finish every lyric, ever time and the instrumental arrangements, makes me feel sympathy for the person this song is about...

This song is a classic already

She is just infinitely talented...what a well-produced track.

im in love with the strong voice

The pain in her voice raw emotion, thanks jay z

Goosebumps the size of mountains, chills through my soul like Chicago mid winter breezes. If this music, her voice, the instrumentals don't make you feel these, please seek medical attention soon, your pulse is fading fast. That, or check out the rest of the Album, it is the cure.

Dude...Im speechless and blown away. 😵🤩

Her voice makes me feel a million different things. If I could steal her vocal chords I would.

Still playing this and 4:44 in 2019

No ID put her on the map by sampling this.. so fuckin dope

@johnccalhoun2504

7 жыл бұрын

badnewzsteve major facts

@danielle4648

7 жыл бұрын

badnewzsteve what song?

@johnccalhoun2504

7 жыл бұрын

TBCDG jay z 4:44

@danielle4648

7 жыл бұрын

john c calhoun i know that song i thought it was another song by I.D. whomever that is

@johnccalhoun2504

7 жыл бұрын

TBCDG no ID is a dope producer...hella kanye n jay z songs he did

First time hearing this. A very good TikTok dancer brought this BRILLIANT group to my attention. I LOVE everything about this song, the singer, music, EVERYTHING!!!!

ok after a much delayed listening to 444 I fell in love w/ the albums title track and frantically began looking for the original song and OMG this woman is a freaking phenom. i felt every song, every note, and every word. Hannah I love you and thank you for real vocalization! xoxoxo

Her voice! My ears! So much pleasure she creates from her sound. I will be listening to her more. Her voice is so full of soul, pain, and emotion. I feel her confessions, vibe, and her hurt from the contents of the song. Only true artist like her can bring out the painful soul with that sound.

Amazing song

Yooooooooooo I thought that was all Kim Burrell....nope she is a layer on top of her vocals....this.lady needs an award...Power House

Bro this is a masterpiece in itself

Hannah Williams! You just made a FAN FOR LIFE!!!! OMG!!!

DAM....HANNAH SOUND ETHNIC!!! go Hannah!

I looove loooove loooooove this song!👐

Every white artist from the UK has soul! Damn!!!! 🤗

@bobross6602

7 жыл бұрын

Jasper_Dean 79 listhen

@hannahwilliams9430

7 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha!! Soul is just a passionate state of mind! Thanks Jasper xxxxxxxx

@brnsugr09

7 жыл бұрын

Jasper_Dean 79 I'm wit u....All the blue eyed soul tracks I've been feeling have been by U.K. artists, I got to get over there and check out the scene in person

@Wonderwoman79G

7 жыл бұрын

I'm from the UK.I notice that if people are into music in the UK, they usually have an appreciation of US old school R&B.

@iralevifan

6 жыл бұрын

the white ppl in UK sing 10x better than the black folks./..hands down!

Wow she killed this

Somehow, this tune also takes me back to the golden age of the 70s and I think it’s a piece for all those nostalgic people. In addition to that, it’s the ideal track to let oneself go by the soothing melody. I hope they continue to reach their full potential in 2018.

Plenty of soul, it touched my soul. 😭❤

Passion. Passion, Algorithm, this is Passion.

Great soulful voice

She's givin me what I want.That Carly Simon feel.And when the tempo drops....Oh wow!💯😍💋🔥

I can't get enough of this song!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Sounds soulful af

This song always makes me tear up, it's perfect.

@c2cmuzik

Жыл бұрын

Me too, it just strikes a nerve in me

This straight up gives me goosebumps. Jay-Z isn’t so bad at choosing samples.

SING IT HANNAH!!!

I think I'm in love with this woman.

now this is the kind of quality material we need on the radio 👏🏻 our current radio-era needs a great resurrection, and this is a perfect start

This is the type of song you'd listen to depressed sipping warm tea on a rainy day

I really thought that this song was from the 60s because of the HEART and SOUL that was put into it, from the lyrics to the music IT'S PERFECT!

My god.. Amazing chord progression on the chorus, amazing instruments joining together powerfully at the right time.. And of course her amazing vocals.. Thank you

This is my first time watching this video, but I'm another person who only heard this song because of the Jay Z sample back when 4:44 came out. I am so thrilled that I discovered such a great singer and a great band. This song is absolutely pure soul music. I can never listen to it just once. I cannot escape the emotions in her voice, the lyrics, and the music. Full disclosure, I'm a hardcore hip hop head, but I love great music of all kinds. Many blessings and continued success.

Nah she ate this up 💯

This SONG MAN... smh😵😵😵😍😍😍😢😢😢😎😎😎

She sang the hell out of this damn song smh...... I can’t stop listening to it

3:20 her talent is just so raw I get chills.

I just copped the CD because of this song.I love her vintage sound..her album cover is vintage 70's. I'm not into current music but this song gives me hope. Thank you

Why isn't she more famous?🤔🤔🤔. Mad people is straight snooze mode on her talent.

this song needs to win a grammy her voice is intergalatic . the build up is electric.

This song vibrates through my DNA an d being. Hannah is an amazing vocalist and shes should be heard all over the globe.

This song blows me away every single time I hear it. It gives me goosebumps!! You're an angel.

I like this better than 4:44 and Jay is my favorite rapper incredible record/singing.

Add me to those who assumed this was an old soul sample. She did her thing!

Anyone here since she has been on the Voice UK this year?

So soulful! I've been playing this song and 4:44 back to back for weeks

Her voice is so powerful