Ledisi & Patti LaBelle "If Only You Knew" Essence Music Festival

[AkaAries]

Patti is something else especially for her age! I think Oh my god meant that kiss was a connection.

[StrwbryMuffin]

Patti I think I had that same nighty on the other night, sexy ladies think alike!

[truvonna1]

Absolutely Wonderful!!!

[refinednegro]

This was a wonderful night!! From the girl backstage with the cart, putting us off (including Ledisi) to go pick up Patti, just everything! it was hilarious and fun but worth it and unforgettable! lol

[educatorpoet]

Fantastic! My all time favorite the one and only Ms. Patti Labelle and then add in one of my new favorites Ledisi. This was amazing. I love how Patti doesn't mind sharing the stage but I love it even more when the younger generation gives her props and major respect but do their thang as well. Ledisi is bad as hell. Loving this video! I still think Fantasia is a baby Patti for this generation. I love her as well. Good Video!

[wrightbrooks]

do you know how much confidence you have to have in yourself as vocalist if your on stage with motherfucking PATTI LABELLE and you take off your shoes and throw at Patti and she picks them up... Ledisi is a "bad hiefer" *in my Patti LaBelle voice*

[brandi101b]

@wrightbrooks LMAO!!!! Too true!!!

[TT1478]

lol @ Ledisi for trying to do a "Patti shoe kick off", but instead just took off her shoes and threw them on the floor towards Patti........lmfao!!!

[momo251985]

ledisi you betta sang!!!

[myfathersprincess]

I too second the comments of MS PATTI playing the background to the younger artists and letting them SHINE. And the younger artists giving Patti the RESPECT she deserves....KNOW THOUGH that that is Patti LaBelle and she can shut shit down with one note. Even at the beautiful age of 67.

[soulfullsongbird88]

lol patti got kissed on the lips lol too funny she said " OMG" haha too cute.

[goldenlyfe23]

PAUSE! Lets not sleep on the background! You can't have a good live performance without SOLID and TALENTED background!

[mssexytie22]

omg did she kisss her on the lips awww how sweet

[charlene12341234]

There will never be another Patti! This is how the old school does it!

[tamikajay2k10]

Patti is badddd!!!

[tyson100711]

i love u patti u will always be my idol will love to see u live one day god bless u

[mrhpu0711]

she took those shoes off go head girl

[CoachTreasure]

You betta sing Girl!!!!!

[Dinqnash]

Yes Ledisi!

[KingVirgo69]

im mad the the crowd was singing the song patti was like fucc it yall sing

[Shakean15]

LMFAO teri hilson...

[akyaable]

I've never heard of Ledisi until I heard ''Pieces Of Me''. My gosh she is truly great, her voice is like no others, its just amazing how '' Jah'' blessed her with a voice like that. By the way ''Praise Jah You People''. For now on I will be listening to her music for as long as I live. She's one of the best in my opinion sofar.

[myhappyness1]

@akyaable Oh yes!!!!! Ledisi is amazingly talented & overlooked in the music industry as India.Arie is also. I love good music coming from a person who can truly sing without music nor background singers. ledisi has proven that she is a great singer & can hold her own. I love Pieces Of Me; simply a beautiful song & her voice is AWESOME!!!! 

[sweet2jade]

i love you pattie... u are such a great person and your a blessing to everyone you meet and cross paths with... good job ledisi and pattie we love you pattie.

[rarabarak]

aww that was so sweet and electrifying

[manofTao]

Thank God these people exist.. These vibes feed my soul and make it HAPPY... :-)

[edwinachikere]

I loved it, it was too cute!

[niggz0104]

I absolutelty love Ledisi for 2:12-2:20......musicality is amazing

[groommike]

this is so brill, I to be there

[ddavis914]

Last Album I BOUGHT was Ledisi's, she is for real, and very much appreciated. Of course we got Patties music. What a heritage we have in soul music neo or other.

[freighttrainquest]

I felt the electricity that was flowing thru Ledisi's veins.She was on stage with the voice of all voices and killed it as she was supposed to.Ooooohhhh it makes me shake when I get the chance to see one of the greats with the new talent it's priceless I tell u absolutely priceless!!!!

[IMissMyMichael]

I only appreciate Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Miki Howard, Angela Winbush, Vesta Williams, Regina Belle, and the late greats Phyllis Hyman and Teena Marie. No comparison, to Beyonce or Rihanna.

[MrSexxxy20]

lol woow they were silly on stage LOVE IT! And YES even in her 60' I would still bang Patti lol

[aharper12]

I love how she threw her shoes at her!!!

[fefela]

when you hear ledisi and chrisette all i can say is wow i can actually listen to these ttwo artist all day and my greatest love for music is gospel, i really wish their were as much of them as these other female singer bring more music ledisi and chrisette

[fefela]

when you hear ledisi and chrisette all i can say is wow i can actually listen to these ttwo artist all day and my greatest love for music is gospel, i really wish their were as much of them as these other female ok singer bring more music ledisi and chrisette

[Bl6ckWom6n]

As I listen to this again I actually started crying from the start to finish of them vocals. Wow! Thats serious!!!

[nevaeva05]

I LOVE PATTIE!!!... She still has it... true QUEEN's never stop shinning.. and she is still reigning after al these years... and Ledisi.. is just a BEAST!

[shirosakijin]

LOL! Aretha didn't get a diva fit against Ledisi for calling Patti the Queen??

Anyways, these two women of soul are just absolutely a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!

[feljac1]

I was there!! This was awesome. The day I my love for Patti was solidified and my love of Ledisi began!!

[TruenessiaRoss]

The first comment on here from Blakmajik78 said it all!!! This is where the music industry is now, in the toilet!! So independent artist such as myself and various others have to make happen for ourselves cause we're not giving into commercialized rigomaro!!!! Peace.... Ledisi, Jill, Chrisette, and various others my hats off to you keep the movement alive!!!

[damezydemo]

ledisi iz no joke... homegirl blows!1

[WatkinsBros100]

I was there and Ledisi put it down...she sang over Patti which is unusual for any other entertainer to sing over Patti!

[Pattichakafan12]

@WatkinsBros100 Because Patti was letting someone else shine, like she usually does with younger artist

Great perfromance!!!

[shirosakijin]

Was it Ledisi or Patti that did that high note??

[gayle2020]

@shirosakijin at about 2:36 was Patti

[rebornking307]

I felt that one

[Bangs09]

I wonder if Aretha threw a BF over this like she did at Tina & Beyonce...

[dmens17]

@Blakmajik78 i kno right, i keep thinking that ledisi and chrisette shoutd do a duet together it be crazy. people like me of this generation keep sleeping on these legends til we stumble on them by chance. mariah carey was my girl till i heard rachell ferrell. i like beyonce but she don't hold a candle to Jill scott. the dream can sing but i've done upgrade to people like dwele, van hunt, and maxwell. yet not till i watch a legend getting honored am i exposed to such talent?!?!?! smh

[treka21]

I would be mad, because I would want to hear Patti, not a thousand of fans.

[glorygirl09]

ledisi betta sang!!!

[kmaur21]

How high was 1:08?

[05mofo]

Patti is the qween diva then Ledisi she is the bomb too but aint no body better than patti she is the best in the world out of all female artist she is the Qween Love you Patti la belle

[YayaDancehallDiva]

I'm with you @Blakmajik78 and Jazmine Sullivan should definately be watch for as well I'm ok with more upbeat music but every now and then I want to hear new music that moves my soul. I miss the good 'ole 90's lol But the funny thing is I feel R&B will make a big come back very soon because everything is starting to sound the same.

[CongolesePrincess]

iAgree Im 17 & iLsten 2 Music From The 70's Right Thru To The 90's

[cdoggflamez]

AWESOME

[kmaur21]

Ledisi betta sang!

[wandachan]

This totally made my day!!!

[VeeBee81]

I absolutely LOVED this clip!! Thank You JawnMurray!! I nearly burst into tears of joy whilst watching and listening... until they started throwing shoes! Then I laughed with joy and satisfaction cos I knew they felt the same about eachother's God Given Talent!! Wonderful!!

[ZENyawela]

I cant belive how beautiful they sound sing around each other without fighting for the air! Amazing!......Simply Amazing!

[PoetryIzMe]

Patti's Fabulous....nothin' NEW about that & Ledisi went IN...i LOVE them both!!! Great Post!

[shayskid2o4]

Wooooooork!!!! lol

[lailaiacp08]

loooooooooooooved it!!!! true talent

[qbqgreen]

2:15 to 2:18 I damn near lost it!! Godd Ledisi & the voice smh I have like an out of body experience when she sings LOL & the great Patti Labelle, absolutely amazin!

[travisdij]

LOL. I was smiling as well and then I read your comments ..

[CallMeCharlie11]

I couldn't stop smiling while this clip was playing! I love it!!!

[JamilaCrockett]

@CallMeCharlie11 : I CANT STOP SMILING TOO!!!

[1PrinceofFreak]

loved it!!!!) classic throwinand kickin the heels off Patti.....i would have fallin out my chair had Ledisi started rollin around on the stage!!

[Breed91994]

they beat it up :]

[thekaliko]

...yeah I would bow to Patti too.

[havinfun43]

And The GREAT HAVE SPOKEN!!!!

gone on LEDISI @ PATTIE 100% QUAILTY

[NeajTV]

SHUT...YO....MOUF!! Patti AND Ledisi???!!! Okay, I can die now. Real music right here...

[BPoohbear1030]

I mean wow! Ledisi did her thang! I wish I could have been there in person.

[greedygemini8807]

they WORKED THAT SONG COMPLETELY OUT!!!! I WANTED TO JUMPED THRU THIS MONITOR!!!!! ADN WHEN SHE THREW THEM SHOES!!!!!!

[TSquared2001]

Let the tears flows

[2005chinese]

Ohhhhh Wow! :-)

[khamikins]

Shit, I was in my room here cry and screamin and wanting to fight the computer, listening to this.

Add Fantasia and I'd definitely have passed out!

[greedygemini8807]

oohh child we are in the same boat

[BPoohbear1030]

Fantasia probably would have done way too much hollaring.

[faithevansfan]

@khamikins

Put Fanny in there and I'm done.

[khamikins]

@faithevansfan DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!

[1PrinceofFreak]

hahahahhaaaaaaaaaaa!!! i know thats right!

[andreln]

Ledisi did her thing. I love it. I also like that Patti lets these singers sing and doesnt try to upstage them..like ummmm another QUEEN of sould might.......But at the end she let one little note rip....love it

[LoboAscuridad]

@andreln What other Queen of Soul? 

[diva4real132]

@andreln I agree with you a 100% that's why I love Patti so much she truly appreciates them and the talent that they bring to her songs!! Unlike that Aretha Franklin!!

[Jahron91]

@andreln oh yea she always get the last note even if she gotta sneak it... she gon get that last note lolol i love it :D

[TSquared2001]

WOW

[Bl6ckWom6n]

I soooooo wish this was rehearsed, mannnnn I bet they would have have tore it up even better. But this still gave me chills! The vocal ability on a SANGER, is just ridicolous!!! Hailing Both Miss Patti and Miss Ledisi...

[khamikins]

there is 40 seconds of the rehearsal posted here on youtube

[Whatevrclvr]

I love this. Thanks. Ledisi Put her little "L" spin on it and proved that she is a professional. Go Girls. I love them both.

[spankme78]

Now that breought a tear 2 my eye, with laughter with the throwin of the shoes. YES BABY!!!!!! Thx 4 that post 4 real!!!!!!

[timmy841212]

Great tribute. I love how Patti looks at Ledisi as she did her thang!

[alex4play]

WHOA - YOU CAN'T TOUCH A LIVE PERFORMANCE LIKE THAT!!!!! That's how you you bring it; a Legend and A Leader of the New School. Look the shoe throw.

[Senoritahoneybun]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssss­sssssssssssssssss Honey

[JustinTanksley]

Thank You soooooooo much!!!!!! I've been thinking about this video for a long time

[serglew09]

Go Y'all the lord was in the room and he's in mine after hearing that!!!

[harlem4244]

thank you so much !!!!!!!!!!

[Blakmajik78]

Man Ledisi and Chrisette Michelle are definately slept on soul artist...hey should have come out in the 90's when R&B was more appreciated. People now only appreciate Teri Hilson, Beyonce and Rihanna.... which is sad.

[broke2471]

I truly agree. Ledisi, Chrisette, Chante Moore, these woman & several others who really sing about true life experiences, love and desires, get looked over in the music industry, and people like us who can appreciate the sounds of soul and real singing get a chance to love and enjoy artist like Ledisi. This woman is extraordinary and a true talent. To me, it's always been about the music, and good singing, real singing and Ledisi and Chrisette and others is what singing is about.

[dmens17]

@Blakmajik78 i kno right, i keep thinking that ledisi and chrisette shoutl do a duet together it be crazy. people like me of this generation keep sleeping on these legends til we stumble on them by chance. mariah carey was my girl(still is) till i heard rachell ferrell. i like beyonce but she don't hold a candle to Jill scott. the dream can sing but i've done upgrade to people like dwele, van hunt, and maxwell. yet not till i watch a legend getting honored am i exposed to such talent?!?!?! smh

[Shunta26]

@Blakmajik78 I feel you on that one true BEAUTY

[Bl6ckWom6n]

@Blakmajik78 She was out in the 90s but I think she was doing more of a her jazz tunes back then. But you're right soul was certainly more appreciated back then, R I P to those days. Lol.

[DOMINIW5]

@Blakmajik78 beyonce has actually earned my attention as a vocalist because shes great shes no ledisi but shes great to i've herd her do some jazz and shes great

[twanbiz2]

@Blakmajik78 yea i agree...it is sad, buuuuut out of the women you named i think Beyonce still does her thing...i think she is still a genuine artist

[enmaxus]

@Blakmajik78 This is so true. 

[iNoireTV]

@Blakmajik78 Teri Hllson Lol

[Blakmajik78]

@iNoireTV lol whatever that gull name is. She a pretty girl with a cute voice...thats it..nothing else stands out. ;)

[myhappyness1]

@Blakmajik78 Yes beacause Ledisi, Chrisette & India are more talented. You;re talented when you can sin live with no music nor background singers. You stand with the mic & do your thing live. That's how you find real talent.

[camille3322]

@myhappyness1 yep but im 22 n my mama taught me bout that real music cant none of these auto tune divas stand up against a real vocalist like patti ledisi ..... so many but they dont get air play fairly but we as fans need to step up like the old school days and really support real artist not garbage like todays mess

[myhappyness1]

@camille3322 You are truly into awesome & amazing music. These artists are the ones I listen to all the time, daily. They're on my ipod & I take them every where I go. I don't leave home without them.

[Elegance469]

Ledisi did Patti's famous antic of throwing her shoes on the floor at 3:02.

[JoeHolte]

its finally back!!!

[chakafan12]

i know i luv this