The Roots feat Erykah Badu - I Wanna Be Where You Are (Michael Jackson Tribute)

[flipczech]

Naturally.

[kinstube]

N!!!!CE

[dahmuthephilosopher]

man i love the roots this got to be one of the baddest bands ever

[mistervic85]

Boooooo. She's to pitchy.

[AuntyNene]

Best cover of this song.

[SoulisicSista89]

I LOVE THIS!

[MarkStar81]

I love it.

[sopheearrr]

amazing!



[prettyrickiilea]

Mike was supa sexy in his teen yrs

[hohumha]

@prettyrickiilea yes,just wish HE saw that...

[hippiehighpriestess]

awesome cover!

[thinkbigg1]

One of the sickest bass lines iv'e ever heard...*sigh*

[samella35]

What a beautiful idea. Thank you Erykah and The Roots. Love ya'll for the effort.

[biggscott7]

It is a decent version, but the Jackson 5 version is unmatched! Period!

[klynn024]

Listen to this every morning to kick start my day! holllaaa :P

[alim0715]

I wish bruno mars did this song

[HermanJohnston1]

HOLD UP!!!....MJ KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK on this song to where it should be one of the "Greatest Vocals" and kick ass songs ever(come on!! the range is unmatched), this version of the CLASSIC masterpiece by the ROOTS and Erykah Badu......one word.."AWESOME!!!!!!!!!"

[goraddy]

my goodness. this is real music. AMEN!!

[AfroDiggiAct]

she kinda sounded like michael to dont ya think......?

[marknorthwest93]

Badass Badhu puts some real voodoo into this MJ tribute!

[bigreed43]

Dude on bass has been taking James Jamerson lessons. New millenium James Jamerson lol.

[chopfire]

143 BBKF

[samsamba08]

The bass line is too busy...needs more simple in-the-pocket playing. Also, Badu ain't no MJ. But I'm guessing this was more like a spur-of-the-moment jam in a studio.

[bigreed43]

@samsamba08 Bass is tight just as it is!!!

[ganjastep]

@samsamba08 blah blah music knowledge blah blah

no

[CasWreckinCrew]

what album is this on????

[83bubble]

@CasWreckinCrew

album: "GOT TO BE THERE" (first Michael's solo album with Motown)

year: 1972

[showlove4life]

Love it!!!!

[catfishje]

NICE!

[THR336TALIA]

The Roots are amazing on this. I love Erykah, but I don't care for her vocals until later when she's putting her own twist on it.

[mwall2wall]

This is HOT TOO DEF!!!

[hobotechMASTER]

wow thats amazing.

[phyklone]

good try. I like Erykah and all but this was just ehhh.

[mrrrun]

Love the combination...

[crystaljohnson31]

wonderful tribute one of my fav's

[lindsayloverly]

I've died and gone to musical heaven.

[sawleo]

I love it; I simply love it. They got it.

[Whitwhit313]

The Roots and Erykah.....real music

[dippednbutta]

they should make a whole album together, i love them......

[atamarie21]

LOVE.

[jessale]

This is too dEEp. Queen Badu salutes King Michael...

[rodneyj2]

I will be posting the video of my meeting with Ms. Badu tomorrow on youtube come to my channel that could really use your love I have subscribed and tried to support a lot of youtubers now it is my turn to breath some life back into my channel and what a way to kick it off by getting autographs and words of wisdom from Ms. Badu and I am going to try and bring you a lot more form the Goddess.

Luv ya YT...

[rodneyj2]

Erykah is the truth...I had the honor of meeting her today and conversing and weeping with her she listened to me so attentively she consoled me and gave me an important lesson in humanity...one I did not really grasp until today...if you feel judged you are actually judging those who you feel that are judging you by pointing out they are judging you...we all walk alone...and I have to stand firm in my uniqueness and NEVER let anyone tell me that I am not beautiful because I am

!

[DevaJones03]

this song couldnt have been done any better!!!

[DPcity]

questlove is 2 sick, erykah her dopeness sucha gift

[pnutmeh]

her adlibs at the end remind me of Chaka Khan =]

[pnutmeh]

where can i get that pic at 2:50?

[hanyget]

I miss this guy mayne....RIP

[WonderBoy1516]

THIS my friends TRUE DEF of an ARTIST AND ERYKAH did this song JUSTICE!

[06alwilliams]

Erykah and The Roots killed it.......Classic!!!

[ath1noula]

great erykah!

[DrZaius007]

i use to have this song, was wondering where i can get an mp3 of this track

[VictorVargas3185]

I remember still being in shock over the news when I first heard this. I think they recorded this the day after. Whenever I hear it it just takes me to those few days. MJ was the best and we will always love him. Thanks for the memories.

[krysroc]

Dayuuuuum! Micheal at :36 to 1:00 look sexy as hell!!!!!! Whoooo, that pic gets me hot. But above all he was such a wonderful spirit. RIP Mike.

[djl4007]

this is perfection

[imjustc]

Hot! Can't stop listening to it. I could feel her passion for Michael. She gave this song has a whole new perspective.

[She730]

where can I get this?

[ooooooooh]

This is incredible! This should be given as medicine

[shway420]

someone send me this joint

[danishutubefan]

Beautiful track...even sound 70's in this new Erykah version...

[shway420]

ahhhh soooo dope. erykah is amazing

[wesalexbar]

I'm feelin this version!! The Roots+ Erykah Badu= MAGIC!! RIP MJ There'll never be another!!!

[jamesjones1996]

That was GREAT. I LOVE YOU Erykah Badu

[MsDetroitallday]

3:10....

his guitar is sexy

[MsDetroitallday]

this is my song!

awesome ...i loved this Michael.

[tlofee]

There is only one word to describe this tribute.....Dope.

[CBFO]

Great tribute - very nicely done. Thank you.

[zarenj21]

YEESSS. Erykah Badu and The Roots, both legends!

[Stankonia3k]

One of my all-time favorite artists covering a song by my all-time favorite artist. PURE DOPENESS!

[sbDREAM22]

this makes me wanna move!

[mega360degrees1]

This is feel good music! Erykah need to come back.

[renegade419]

comeback? she neva went no where.

besides dat dey showed love on Late Night for Mike

[reesesncreme]

i love 2:31 sweetst picture ever whered you find it?

[cordaranewson]

This tribute is AMAZING...this is my favorite Michael Jackson song and Erykah Babu is my favorite singer....MASTERPIECE!!!

[pumpkinpie12]

LOVE THISS!!!!! Perfect voice for this song and band!!!

[zheahra]

YES!!! I LOVED IT!!!!

There are many remakes of Michaels songs, but this has got to be the best yet.

[Tchalla77]

One of my all-time favourite Leon Ware penned songs, commendably covered by a number of soul greats through the years (Marvin's version on 'I Want You', and Willie Hutch & Zulema's respective takes being just three that favourably come to mind). Much as I love the ladae, Erykah ain't never gonna sing it quite as good as Michael; a very noble effort, though, has to be said. Questlove's the real star of the tribute here, holdin' da FUNK down nice 'n tight!

[tacticaldeathstrike]

The Roots = GOAT hip hop band ever

[pnutmeh]

is there any video of the actual performance?

[superfalko]

not only thanks form michael...you are magnificent!one love

[djaezz]

*****

[NTheory08]

thanks for posting.. E. badu is great as always

[mszxmelli]

i love this!!! <3 the roots and ms. badu

[garbeaj]

Nice...where is this from?

[soakgame]

this sh*t is dope.. badu sounds like she about to cry while she's singin'

[Zeaky0arteest]

Great musicians honoring one of THE greatest. Sh*t, I'm gonna start crying again.

[jazemineee]

amazing

[virgoice]

Dope. I luv when she goes into Chaka mode.

[Zeaky0arteest]

Word.

[dexxxhunt]

fire!!!

[polyurithine]

the roots and erykah also covered "billie jean". does anybody have a link to that audio?

[VictorVargas3185]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE........ THEY MAKE SUPER MUSIC TOGETHER! R.I.P. Michael

[stampede5]

great song... R.I.P. MJ

[SherRoyal]

Everyone in the industry should collaborate and remake a few of the good ones like this. Very nice.

[afroartmami]

Thanks for sharing, wish I coulda been at the event! R.I.P MJ