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VIDEOS: J-Hud, Mary J, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, & More PERFORM For VH1 Divas!

 

VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul debuted Monday night.  And we've got videos of our fave performances of the night inside....

The show was a dedication to the cities who birthed soul music like Chicago, Philly, London, Memphis, and Detroit.  So singers joined forces with unlikely partners to duet and collabo for some good music.

 

During the intro, which kicked off with a collabo for Diana Ross' "You Keep me Hangin' On," Jennifer Hudson performed "Spotlight," Mary J. Blige rocked "Real Love" and Kelly Clarkson performed "Since U Been Gone" as they all backed each other up.

And Mary rocked out with Chaka Khan for "Aint Nobody":

Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Black Thought performed one of my fave songs "You Got Me."  But in a totally different fashion. 

And Erykah and Chaka Khan teamed up with the legendary Mavis Staples for "I'll Take You There":

 

Did Erykah really bust out screaming in the middle of this song? Yes indeedy....

 

Nas introduced the Amy Winehouse tribute done by Florence Welch, Sharon Jones & Wanda Jackson w/ The Dap-Kings:

Ledisi and Kelly Clarkson performed Aretha's classic "Chain of Fools":

 

 

You can check out all the pics from the night HERE.

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Anonymous's picture

Where do I begin? hmm..the

Where do I begin? hmm..the usual great soul singers did well i.e. Jill Scott and Mary J Blige. Jennifer Hudson did pretty good. Jessie J and Kelly Clarkson held thier own. Ledisi actully kinda surprised me, she did very well. Florence Welsh.....smh...she did better singing other people's songs than she did her own. her voice was very shaky. The Amy Winehouse tribute was disgraceful. Wanda Jackson didn't even know what to do smh. All in all, there should've been waaay more people there if they were gonna do all of that recycling of artists. It got old halfway through the show. I couldn't bring myself to watch from beginning to end. It should've been better.
CiCi's picture

Damn divas? Why don't we do

Damn divas? Why don't we do something celebrating the men too haha Anthony Hamilton is owning shit with his new album Back to Love. His new single "woo" is dope, check out the vid http://vevo.ly/vJJeIQ
Broms's picture

I hope Jennifer Hudson makes

I hope Jennifer Hudson makes a massive "pop /dance" record, she does ballads wonderfully but they can wait. I think it would be great if she goes into the studio with David Guetta, Timbaland and Ne-Yo and makes some REALLY radio-friendly songs. I LOVE her current music but because she can sing anything, I think she may as well!
Angelba's picture

WOW! Watched the performance

WOW! Watched the performance clips..Some of these comments were turthful, some were insightful and some were just ignorant. I imagine the comments from LR Perspective, Anonymous and Haterade reflect a young, inexperienced mind. With Ledisi, Chaka, Sharon Jones, Jill Scott how could anyone want or need Beyonce or damn Pink to do anything......LMAO
Keith's picture

this VH1 divas was hella

this VH1 divas was hella wack. lots of octave matches (kelly clarkson and ledisi damn near broke my contacts) and everyone else was just meh. i didn't finish watching it, because it was just too much screaming and that's not really music. they should let this special thang go. JMO, so don't get all huffy and shit with My Opinion.
pgrip's picture

WOW, I suggest you watch the

WOW, I suggest you watch the cartoon channel. Something more on your level. Soul music is not for you but "you can't handle the truth" (screaming in my Jack Nicholson voice)
Ladyspencer's picture

Does anybody watch VH1

Does anybody watch VH1 anymore...
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Anonymous's picture

Saw the Jill Scott clip (cuz

Saw the Jill Scott clip (cuz im a super JS fan)-for "You Got Me" and I think they should have re-did what they did for MTV's $2 Bill; that was truly dope (in fact its the dopest version ever). Its crazy how E. badu wouldn't let Jill in on a chorus, lol. I mean damn, she did write the song. Its funny how Jill had to grab/hold her hand so that she could get on it; you can tell they weren't really meshing well in this performance. Smh!
jennifer10's picture

We only watched the beginning

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TheWordTV's picture

I think Erykah Badi was in

I think Erykah Badi was in every set because the show was produced by the guys from the roots and if you remember, they are really good friends. It also explains the choice to showcase more jazzy type singers and less r&b and pop divas like melonie fionna, joss stone, pink, etc. While the show was okay, i think they should have chose different songs for the ladies to sing or maybe let them pick the songs they felt most comfortable singing because although they all have great voices, you can tell their heart wasnt into what they were singing.
Myra's picture

I think Erykah Badi was in

I think Erykah Badi was in every set because the show was produced by the guys from the roots and if you remember, they are really good friends. It also explains the choice to showcase more jazzy type singers and less r&b and pop divas like melonie fionna, joss stone, pink, etc. While the show was okay, i think they should have chose different songs for the ladies to sing or maybe let them pick the songs they felt most comfortable singing because although they all have great voices, you can tell their heart wasnt into what they were singing.
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bobo's picture

I was so offended by that Amy

I was so offended by that Amy Winehouse tribute. That shit was a mess. They had Erykah Badu and Jill Scott there, the only modern singers that influenced Amy, they should have done the tribute.
Bbop212's picture

This show had a lot of buzz

This show had a lot of buzz because of the talent line-up alone, but it was very disappointing. There were too many repeat performances by people I had no interest in, and it was obvious that the artists had little input on the songs performed. I think if they were allowed to choose songs that they loved to sing, it would have been a much better show. How can you have all that talent and still produce a contrived show? My favorite performance of the night was Jill Scott. When the artists sang their own songs, they performed much better except Florence and the Machine. WTF?!? She redeemed herself while singing covers, but the rest ... yikes! One cover performance from her would have been better. The same for Jessie J. They wasted the talents of Erykah and the others. Big disappointment.
Anonymous's picture

This has been the best show

This has been the best show I've seen all year, except when the older woman messed up amy winehouse tribute....but was still a good show
Jersey here!'s picture

i cannot stand jhud w/her

i cannot stand jhud w/her nasty attitude.
where they do that @ :-/'s picture

erykah seemed high, i hated

erykah seemed high, i hated her performance with chaka and i forgot the other one. i know she was letting them get her glow but she always has to be so damn odd. still love her doe, but J HUD KNEW SHE WAS THE ISH, AND THOSE VOCALS DONT LIE, SOFT BUT POWERFUL COMING OUT THAT MOUTH AND SHE CARRIED IT SUCH, if she wasnt an entertainer I may have been offended, but circumstance??NOT. LOOKED EFFING AMAZING (trina voice.)
Anonymous's picture

Awesome show by all! And

Awesome show by all! And classy too!
What!'s picture

Hated the fact that Eryka

Hated the fact that Eryka rocked a damn stocking cap, really Eryka? You couldnt do something to your hair. Also she cant compete with Chaka Khan and Mavis Staples, they should have put someone else in that spot. Everyone looked nice though
NYbabe's picture

Are you kidding? Have you

Are you kidding? Have you hear Eryka sing Chaka Khan's songs....puleeze! Girlfriend can throw down with the best of them. Whatchoo talkin bout?
What!'s picture

I love Erykah, but she was

I love Erykah, but she was not in best voice last night when singing with those two. She is great singing Chaka's songs, but maybe not NEXT TO Chaka. In her defense, Chaka is not meant to be in the background...she almost upstaged the great Mavis Staples. LOL!! I love them all.
Anonymous's picture

I honestly think Erykah was

I honestly think Erykah was too overwhelmed, i.e. her random "I got the holy ghost" scream, to do anything but stand there in awe. Anyone that follows Badu's career knows that Chaka is her favorite artist and I'm sure having Mavis on the stage made it an even more surreal experience.
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Loved Kelly Clarkson's dress

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Lady K's picture

Jennifer was Ok but please B

Jennifer was Ok but please B back her dress, Mary was Ok, Now, Jill Scott can Sing! Erykah just crazy ass hell all the white girls were hot!!!
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Jennifer Hudson has such a

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Angelba's picture

I agree 100%! It is amazing

I agree 100%! It is amazing how once folks lose weight and get more confidence how women start to hate all of sudden. It just goes to show that most people don't like change! But, her voice haven't changed and she will sing any artist out right now under the table. Oh, not to mention how well she acts as well. Love Jennifer and I will be buying any ablum her or Mary J. drops. Some folks don't understand real talent!
Anonymous's picture

I agree 100%! It is amazing

I agree 100%! It is amazing how once folks lose weight and get more confidence how women start to hate all of sudden. It just goes to show that most people don't like change! But, her voice haven't changed and she will sing any artist out right now under the table. Oh, not to mention how well she acts as well. Love Jennifer and I will be buying any ablum her or Mary J. drops. Some folks don't understand real talent!
Anonymous's picture

So agreed, Jhud voice is 1 of

So agreed, Jhud voice is 1 of a kind. #TEAMJHUD
free2beme's picture

I thought it was great!

I thought it was great! Jennifer did amazing. I wish certain people would stop putting her in a box and let her branch out. This is what I was looking for from her. Jessie J impressed me as well, but over did it with the runs (i thought). I loved Mary's solo performance. The rest is kind of a blur..oh..ledisi did great. She is so underrated to me. Not a Marsha fan but she did decent.
Keep it cute's picture

It was a mess jennifer tried

It was a mess jennifer tried to dance omg terrible plus I thought she lost weight looks like she ate the fat before the concert. Erika badh look a mess like voodoo priestess.. Mary looks bad with the wig and she cant sing . Jill scot was strugling in a beige gown.. Oh kelly fit in shes a big gal too...why they didnt get beyonce pink gaga?? It was bad line up. Its like being in a ghetto neighborhood on a sunday..listening to big mama singing..oh and some old white lady messed up she basically looks like death.
Haterade's picture

It was a mess jennifer tried

It was a mess jennifer tried to dance omg terrible plus I thought she lost weight looks like she ate the fat before the concert. Erika badh look a mess like voodoo priestess.. Mary looks bad with the wig and she cant sing . Jill scot was strugling in a beige gown.. Oh kelly fit in shes a big gal too...why they didnt get beyonce pink gaga?? It was bad line up. Its like being in a ghetto neighborhood on a sunday..listening to big mama singing..oh and some old white lady messed up she basically looks like death.
Haterade's picture

I do not know what that mess

I do not know what that mess was that they called a "tribute" to Amy Winehouse. I found it very weak, rude and disrespectful. There was no reason for those singers who participated to have been on that stage. They could have selected from people who did not walk on stage thinking she was about to get another jello cup at the nursing home. Where was Joss Stone, Duffy, Estelle or Melanie Fiona for this tribute? We want answers VH1!
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Anonymous's picture

From these few clips, it

From these few clips, it didn't look like the original Divas Live premise - with singers that are considered real Divas. Jill Scott, Ledisi & Erykah Badu are more jazzy types singers. Chaka Khan & Mavis Staples haven't recorded any relevant/recent popular R&B music worth listening to for more than 25 years now. Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson revealed they were decent/soulful singers on American Idol. Now all we hear from Kelly Clarkson are her screaming attempts at singing pop/alternative rock songs, like Pink does. She's much better singing soulful songs. Jennifer Hudson hasn't done so well lately with her singing either. She records songs the way older singers would these days (i.e. Mavis, Chaka, Aretha, etc). Kelly C and Jennifer H. was my American Idol favorites when they were on but the music they sing these days doesn't show their better vocal talents at all. I almost forgot to mention the woman with the purple curly fries attached to her head, Ledisi. Ugly hair, forgettable singing voice & an odd name. I hope the rest of the show isn't about even more weak/endless screaming performances. Who thought that pairing this list of singers would make a great Divas Live special? Not a good match at all. The songs they are performing isn't appealing also, even when we can hear what they're singing.
LR Perspective's picture

Your whole post is wack. Have

Your whole post is wack. Have a seat. Ledisi can sing circles around any of the ladies that were present. Those purple things are locs imbecile. Chaka and Mavis, legends...OK? All the ladies represented! Take your racist, uneducated azz back to whatever rock you crawled from under. Dumb ass.
What!'s picture

J-Hud cant sing to me, just

J-Hud cant sing to me, just like fantasia all they do is yell like fat church singers
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I'm 100% that comment is from

I'm 100% that comment is from someone who thinks beyonce is the best vocalist therefore the opinion is dismissed
Anonymous's picture

love beyonce but jhud took

love beyonce but jhud took that b style dressed rocked & owned it...paula patton tried,,,,#fail.
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Anonymous's picture

why was ms. badu in every

why was ms. badu in every cities' lineup? Goodness.. I got tired of her high ass proancing around the stage screaming. I love her, but she is making it hard to take her seriously.
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After Love and Hip Hop,that

After Love and Hip Hop,that Diva Mess came on I glance and saw 3 people on staged and they were Hollering LOL,I Changed the channel Quick. I will wait and read you Guys Reviews,but I will Not Watch the Full Show,my Ears and Head can Not take all that Screaming.
Anonymous's picture

Omg, I said the same thing

Omg, I said the same thing about Erykah yelling all crazy outta the blue! I was watching it on tv & BUSTED out laughing like, why did she just do that?! Why was she even in that group with them? All them heffas was screaming. Lawd Jesus I couldn't take more of it...smh
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