Monday (June 10) saw R&B veteran Monica slam dunk a live performance of the U.S. national anthem at Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Taking to the court ahead of the Toronto Raptors & the Golden State Warriors’ epic face off, look inside to see Mo show ’em how it’s really done:
The stellar showing comes just as her latest release, ‘Commitment,’ continues its climb up Adult R&B airplay and streaming charts. The effort is one of many gems set to line her forthcoming album, ‘Chapter 38,’ which reportedly features contributions from the likes of R&B singer Tank, Missy Elliott, and more.
She sounded so beautiful! ? And i’m over here listening to her on Pandora. Straight fire ?
Yes and Rihanna could never!
Thats insulting please dont put her name anywhere under “vocal” or “talent”.
Grow up.
Rihanna is the best immigrant joke of the decade! Free America from untalented singer… so embarrassing. ?
Rihanna @nightclub singer couldn’t even compete with this…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyp59fqHi_U
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Great job. Good breath controls.
Ri could never.. she is a studio singer like Madonna, Miley, Katy and Taylor!
What is wrong with you? Grow up.
Her voice is sounding a little more stronger and mature than it has the past 9 years but I wish she would bring back her 2010 Still Standing vocals where she SLAYED with the soprano notes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96bBVLlNN4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cdacH8YyVQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q225oOhM1eI
She ate the era right up!!! Her bridges were everything, on ‘mirror’ ‘here I am’ and ‘stay or go. Monica is a power house.
Rihanna’s stans should be feel embarrassed. 14 #1 means bcause dhe is tne McD and Monica is cavier??
Monica always delivers! And she seems to be doing so well with her independence as an artist.
Monica is such a class act. Vocally she SLAYED! She’s such a slept on gem! I’m so ready for her new album. Commitment & Me+You are quality R&B bops! She doesn’t get the credit she deserves!
Sing Mo!!!!
I like how she had influences from Beyoncé’s rendition here and made it her own effortlessly.
lmaooo gurl sit, that non-singing screetching that roach does isn’t even near the level of vocals that monica has, just stop it lmfaoooooo
I’m sorry, boo…but you’re kind of talking nonsense.
You’re doing yourself a disservice.
Please stop trying to inject Beyoncé into every topic. It’s not clever, it’s giving every bit of hackneyed.
Bey’s what? Time to put down your bong! ?
Monica did her thang. Even though I didn’t really care for her last album Code Red she always delivers. Still Standing was a great album and era. So far the Chapter 38 era has been very strong as I love both songs released so far. Also I Happy that Monica will be receiving the 2019 Lady of Soul award she certainly deserves this recognition.
Her first two albums are CLASSICS
#FACTS
Legend! That’s all I will say. The catalogue speaks for itself. Beautiful performance per usual.
https://youtu.be/T-TcXmW0pBM
nice. emote and keep it simple
Monica vocals are not to be compared to her counterparts. Monica is different. We are all different. However, with Monica’s difference, she displayed a true alto (lower female vocal) performance. It is so easy for Monica to sing in the upper vocal range giving soprano. Monica national anthem vocal performances are always uniquely different but stay true to the tradition and her self. I believe Monica soars, with a spacy breathable record. Monica is a stellar unmatched, REAL vocal performer. Monica blessed the USA team Golden State Warriors!
No. Monica struggles in her upper register, as she is an alto. Her voice is more tenor these days since she has aged and given birth three times. Not saying that’s a bad thing, but she isn’t and has never been anyone’s soprano. Beyonce in her earlier days (98-2011), Tamar Braxton, Tamia, and of course Whitney & Mariah are just a few examples of sopranos. Monica’s strengths has always been her rich vocal tone, power and long notes.
Mariah and Whitney soprano. Gurl.. ??? and this is soprano!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyp59fqHi_U
Mariah isn’t a soprano anymore, but she was at her vocal peak in the 90’s. Whitney was a soprano for most of her career! Her voice deepened in the mid-late 90’s. KeKe Wyatt and Kelly Price are other examples of sopranos. My point was: Monica isn’t a soprano.
Mariah was and will never be a soprano. What are you talking about?
What are YOU talking about?
So she not canceled cause she sang for NBA black people so crazy had it been NFL woulda been Monica canceled hashtag smh.
Wtf are u talking abt? When have we ever cancelled for singing for the NBA? We were boycotting the NFL! Grow Up!!!!
It’s still the anthem though my point so it’s ok to sing for NBA gtfoh
Monica you were amazing tonight. #chapter38 I’m excited about.
Thats why I miss the 80s and 90s.
Her impact is real not like Bey!
2 Different Artist. Monica did a fantastic Job last night and I am super proud of her. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Chapter 38. It appears that the album is going to take a little longer because she’s adding her “Real Story” to it now. #Excited. I really hope she “Lemonade’s” us with this album.
Stop trying to start unnecessary drama. My goodness, grow up.
Agreed!!
She slayed tf out of this damn!
My Girl Has Never Let Me Down!!!! Mo Killed It and I Am Sooooo Freaking Proud!!!! #DoveLove ??
Great job! Better than her usual tone IMO.
A Stellar Performance! She Killed It! Nuff Said!
This is how an artist showcased her natural god given talent & SLAYSSSS! Loved it, simple but still showing those nuances in her voice that are only Monica’s.
It was too slow, but she sounded good.
Very commendable!!!!! I didn’t know she had it like that vocally.
Must to your ears
About we set Monica and Klay up on a blind date
Music to your ears
Can we set up Monica and Klay on a blind date