I cannot stop thinking about Lakisha Jones

[Marnieworld]

For those who don't watch American Idol (and please if you don't just leave us alone who do) you will know her name eventually.

For those who do: was she not the best that has ever been on? I haven't been this blown away by someone in a long time. I voted for her a dozen or so times and I never ever vote. I really want her to win, not because this show is the most important thing ever in the history of the world. I want her to win because I want to hear that voice every week for the next 3 months. I want her to win so I can have that voice in my headphones. I want her to win so I can gladly pay money to hear that voice in person.

She gave me chills. She got me choked up. She should be a superstar.

But she isn't MTV ready. She's fat. In this shallow world that gives Hillary Duff, Lindsey Lohan, and Paris Hilton record contracts Lakisha is making change at the bank. That's what makes American Idol great. It's a way of sticking it to the man, beating the system. It's a way around all of the packaged commericialized bullshit (ok it's a lot of that too) that too often filters out talent for style.

I don't want fat haters to decide who I can listen to. Googling her name today made me feel better because a lot of people are saying the same thing. Youtube even has her clip if anyone wants to hear what I am talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJ8ajIZ1Cc

All I gotta say is GO LAKISHA!

[LostinVA]

1. She was tres good -- and has a good backstory

African American women can get away with it more than white women -- although I do fear that's changing a bit.

And, I think maybe Melinda Doolittle was better last night.

[Marnieworld]

2. Melinda was my second favorite

But only by a little. They were, with a few other girls, were the only ones ready for recording last night. EVeryone else looked like amateurs at a good Karaoke bar. Melinda and Lakisha look like professionals.

How odd that they carry themselves with the least confidence? I keep asking Melinda through my TV screen, "How do you not know you are phenomenonal?" She holds her shoulders high as if to hide and I just want to shake her until she gets just how special she is.

I really hope it comes down to the two of them. Then it would truly be about talent.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. which one was Melinda? I liked the one who said she hit the

high note and Simon said she didn't. She's got red streaks in her hair.

[Marnieworld]

7. That one was Gina Glocksen

personally I thought she hit it too. I like her too but I don't see her going all the way.

[LostinVA]

10. She hit it

It was a TEENY bit sharp maybe, but she made the note.

I liked her, too. She's the top of the second tier, behind Lakisha and Melinda.

[EOTE]

52. I don't think Gina hit the note.

The two big notes of that Celine Dion song she sang came across as yelling at points, and seemed a bit flat too. I recorded the episode on DVR and watched her performance more than once. I liked her performance, but I think she picked a song she wasn't quite capable of nailing.

Lakisha, on the other hand, was perfect for her entire performance. Probably the best performance I've heard on Idol.

[LostinVA]

9. Melinda is/was someone's backup singer

I loathed Jennifer Hudson because of her arrogance -- although I'm rooting for her to win the Oscar. Then, you have this woman who is FANTASTIC, and has low self confidence.

AI leads to alot of things: Broadway, movies, etc. I suspect she'll do quite well.


(a secret: Haruka know totally loves AI.)

[redqueen]

32. Who was the first contestant?

I thought she was one of the best in the group... but not quite as good as Lakisha or Melinda.

[LostinVA]

34. Stephanie something -- she was very good!

[redqueen]

38. Yes...

I felt very bad for the other contestants that she went on first. Talk about a tough act to follow... esp. for that next contestant... ooh my heart went out to her.

[Marnieworld]

36. Stephanie Edwards age 19

I thought she was special too- it takes guts to sing Alicia Keys. I have 5 favorites and she's one of them. Thank goodness for fast-forwarding over the bad singers.

[redqueen]

39. I watch the bad ones too, even...

I fast forward over Ryan and the intro stuff. :P

[Laura PourMeADrink]

3. You got through? It was busy whenever I tried to vote for her.

[Marnieworld]

6. That's good

I called later thanks to Tivo watching around 11:30 or so est. I started dialing while she was singing and then hit redial until I was too pha-klempt to continue.

I was worried about the lack of busy signal but more reassured by what I read online today. Sometimes people that seem like sure-things don't get enough votes because people feel that they don't have to call.

Like I said, it's all selfish for me. I want to hear her sing period.

[Deep13]

5. Ah, yes, the show that's on instead of House.

:-(

[MsKandice01]

8. She's good..but I don't think she's as good as Jennifer Hudson...

I think Melinda is just as great a singer...and Jordin. Once Jordin really gets the chance to belt a song out, she's gonna blow people away.

[LostinVA]

11. And, Kimberly Locke is the only one to ever sing Raitt's song right on AI

I like her version from Season Two almost as much as Bonnie Raitt's. The chick last night wa son pitch, but that's it.

The Guido Mean Girl from NJ sucked. *evil laugh*

[MsKandice01]

12. Oh man...I miss Kimberley Locke...

Her voice was soooo beautiful and pure.

[Marnieworld]

13. I wish she got more success from it

I've heard her a few times on Satelite radio but that's it. She was definitely one of my favorites yet. Great voice, pretty face, and great performer. She just needs to find some good songs. I hope she doesn't stop trying.

[LostinVA]

14. I loved her -- she should have won Season Two, imo

I wish 19 Entertainment hadn't messed up her CD so badly. She is very talented.

She was doing modeling for a while there -- I wonder if she still is.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Plus she had a great attitude and never let Simon get the best of

her. That was the one season that I watched quite a bit of and she really shone.

[LostinVA]

16. And he needled her about her weight from the auditions

He tore her up soooo much.

(although she did snap back at him the first week of finals when she sand Heat Wave, and landed in the Bottom Three for the only time ever)

[VenusRising]

21. I was utterly disappointed with her CD.

Although I did like the first single, but the rest was painfully not best suited for her vocal style. Whoever wrote that album should be tarred, feathered, and chased from the industry. I called for her every single week. Now, I'm kind of sorry that I did because she got hedged into a sucky album contract.

OMG!! She has a new song out on the charts. Go listen to it!! It will start when her page loads.

http://www.kimberleylockeweb.com/

:bounce::bounce::bounce:


Edited to add video:
http://www.americanidol.com/videos/view/?vid=525

[LostinVA]

30. OOOOOOOOOOOOO -- thanks!!!

[MsKandice01]

43. I could listen to her voice all day...

Thanks for that!!

[lildreamer316]

44. 8th World Wonder is one of my faves.

I have a pretty good house mix of it too. I think she has the voice that is going to go over a lot of house tracks well...

[soleft]

53. I love her song 8th world wonder - got it on my IPOD

[Reverend_Smitty]

17. I'm rooting against the mean girl too...

To me she represents every one of those slutty air heads I have to contend with by the bucket full if I want to go to the bar when I'm down the shore. It may be an unfair projection on my part but she did suck last night and has a good chance of being voted off

[Marnieworld]

19. I dunno

Her friend really seemed to be the Mean One, she always struck me as kinda sweet. I'm from Jersey and spent a lot of time in Pt. Pleasant so it was a lil fun to follow her for a bit. Though she has sung some pretty notes in the auditions she was clearly out of her league last night.

Weren't her parents like, creepy attractive? Like more siblings to her or older cousins?

[redqueen]

33. I thought the mean girl was the one with the red streaks...

:shrug:

[LostinVA]

35. No

[redqueen]

37. She said something during Hollywood week...

I can't remember what it was exactly... she was frustrated with that Shakira wanna-be... but it kinda bugged.

What did the other girl do to be mean? I missed it...

[VenusRising]

18. I've actually missed most of AI this year.

Thanks for the video, though. She had my body covered in chill bumps. She has an amazing set of pipes on her. She's got the voice of Aretha and the moves of Tina Turner. Love it!

And what the hell; she's fat?! :wtf: I'm guessing you don't think or feel that way, but it was confusing at first. I had to read it twice. (I'm having a slow day I guess) I don't really think her weight matters all that much in light of her talent. The problem with Duff, Lohan, and Hilton is they have no talent. The only thing they have to rely on is looks. Lakisha could be an old wrinkly 80 year old woman singing in smoky jazz clubs. All the others will probably be dead from silicone poisoning or be pumped full of preservatives. Some people are just meant to have shape to them especially when they have had a baby. She's real and talented and I think that people will buy her for that reason alone. I mean, did you ever notice how before the age of video that not everyone in a band was all that good looking? But, damn, could they play the hell out of their instrument! Most bands suck now because they only recruit from the pool of "Beautiful People". It's :puke: but true.

[Marnieworld]

20. Lol

I am fat so no I definitely am not holding it against her. I should have been more clear. I am worried that those who do hate fat people will. I'm surprised to not have heard Simon bring it up yet. Maybe she's so good he lets it go which would be a nice improvement for him.

[VenusRising]

23. You're not fat!

You're fluffy! So am I! :)

:hug:

[Marnieworld]

25. :)

Just more of me to love baby!

:hug:

[redqueen]

22. Love her!

She's my favorite of the women... such an AMAZING voice... and her story doesn't hurt, either.

[momophile]

24. she was good, but Fantasia made me cry

I'm kinda embarressed to say that, but it's true. I didn't see all the girls last night and usually don't start watching until it's down to the final 12, but I did tune in after people in the Lounge were talking about LaKisha (I'm on Mountain time). She was pretty damn good.

[LostinVA]

31. "Summertime" was definitely cryworthy

[gbate]

26. I wouldn't call her fat. I'd say she's more Rubenesque.

[Marnieworld]

28. Yes

When you have obvious talent is when the euphemisms arrive. :D

Rubenesque? I hope like Ruben Studdard America will listen with their ears rather than their eyes.

[VenusRising]

27. In case you missed it...

check out the links in post #21 to Kimberley Locke's new song and video.

[grasswire]

29. Lakisha followed the advice I've heard big beautiful jazz vocalists use:

"If you can't hide it, decorate it."

Honestly, I was quite impressed by her. Her manner is so quiet and sweet, and yet when she moved around the stage she was mesmerizing. Good for her for wearing a shiny red and gold dress! She's a natural knockout, IMO.

[MsKandice01]

40. LaKisha doesn't hold a candle to this...

Jennifer Hudson singing Weekend in New England on AI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds8CuV-LQ1w

[Marnieworld]

41. There's room for everybody

I wish Jennifer Hudson the best. I soooooo hope she wins the Oscar on Sunday.

Thanks for the link too . :hi:

[MsKandice01]

42. Oh I know..and I'm really rooting for her...

I think Lakisha's got a great career ahead of her...regardless of how far she makes it on AI.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

45. Ok...That's the first time I've actually watched anything AI related

for more than 30 seconds.

She's good. And to hell with her weight. All she needs is some flowing diva gowns and the audience will be hers.

[LostinVA]

46. And???

Haruka used to make fun of AI, but she's become hooked this season.

Come over to the Dark Side, GOG....

[GoddessOfGuinness]

49. I just can't...

It's Paula Abdul. :puke:

[LostinVA]

50. I understand that completely, but this may help

1.) When Paula isn't whacked out on god knows what pills, she is a really, really good judge -- by far the best.

2.) When Paula is whacked out on god knows what pills, it is both very, very entertaining and quite horrifying -- like watching AI AND an episode of ER at the same time.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

51. I never could stand Paula...

It was the whole notion that she could sing. Her range was about a 5th...She never had the instrument. The only reason she became successful was the fact that she was pretty and could do some dance moves. Since America was in the age of the video, it didn't matter that she didn't have much of a voice.

Having not watched the show, I couldn't say for sure; but I have a feeling there are a lot of AI rejects that have more talent than she ever did.

[MichiganVote]

47. Best vocalist they've had on that show, IMHO

[applegrove]

48. I love her. I think she will win because with a voice like that..it will not

matter. I believe she outshone Jennifer Hudson signing that song and Jennifer did really well on Idol. I can't wait for tonight when Fantasia will be on. But yeah..nobody has come close in talent to that last song last night.

[soleft]

54. At the very least - if Dreamgirls goes back to B'way

She's got a job either understudying or replacing Jennifer Hudson when she leaves the show ( I heard Hudson wanted to do DG on Bway). And while I do think Lakisha is great, Hudson's going to have that golden statue on her mantle come Sunday night.

[Bake]

55. She's the second coming of Aretha!

Holy moley, what a powerful voice! She just gave me chills.

I loved it when Simon said he was ready to tell the other 23 to book their flights home!

Shake it but don't break it baby!!

Bake