Jalen Ngonda - If You Don't Want My Love (Official Audio)

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Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm-disarming packed rooms of rowdy concert goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. With his new single "If You Don't Want My Love", Jalen masterfully distills the emotion and excitement of his live shows down to its soulful atoms. Recorded at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY, with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and crack team of a-list musicians, the single skillfully blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment.
Now with a massively successful US tour opening for sweet soul darlings Thee Sacred Souls behind him, 2023 is sure to be a propitious year for Daptone's newest signee.

[@susannaheystek7301]

I am in absolute SHOCK that this is not an old R&B classic from the 70s. You mean this guy is TODAY?? Take all my money, all of it.

[@MonicaRodriguez-iq3gd]

I thought it was fron the good 70s

[@zellezelle2884]

Absolut genial ,ich 💘 liebe es....❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wildwildwild]

AGREED!

[@jenniferneimbo2908]

Love this ❤

[@ipostQA]

You should give all your money to Boz Scaggs. That opening riff was was "borrowed" from the song Jojo.

[@tyronewashington1332]

I feel like this guy can save soul music

[@lisafields3403]

Agreed

[@shernette32]

As well as October London..

[@dreamygu2081]

this

[@aai7654]

Factss

[@loyalcapi4527]

Exactly 💯 💯

[@janinearaujo4146]

Ai que delicia de música!! Adorooo!!! Me lembra os bons tempos, década de 80, 90.... que saudade....

[@rachaelcross3448]

I went to see him live in concert tonight. He was OUTSTANDING. It was like watching a superstar in the making. His voice live is magnificent, like a cross between Marvin Gaye and Prince. Stunning.

[@andrewoliver8930]

Nevill Holt?
I went, and his singing moved my face. He's just a complete natural.

[@domestos72]

i've heard on the radio and i thought that that was some forgotten masterpiece from the 70's but actually that's a masterpiece from the present

[@zellezelle2884]

Es wurde mir heute von TH-cam vorgeschlagen ,es erinnert mich an Donna Summer in jungen Jahren❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉einfach himmlisch dieser Song ❤❤❤❤

[@domestos72]

@@zellezelle2884 Jawohl

[@zellezelle2884]

@@domestos72 yes...LG

[@userc712j]

when I heard it fast, I thought it was a forgotten and golden song by the Bee Gees. ITS AMAZING.

[@lisafields3403]

I just saw him singing the hook I instantly ran here thus is my new favorite song

[@JurassicWorldx3]

Saw a snippet on his tik tok and immediately downloaded this whole album🔥🔥🔥 He is amazing!

[@faebrowne2537]

Motown , Marvin Gaye would be proud to make this track. I absolutely love it ❤❤❤

[@zellezelle2884]

Ich auch ,höre es seit Tagen im Auto in Dauerschleife❤❤❤😢🎉🎉🎉Liebe Grüsse

[@LL_COLEJ]

Soul of Marvin Gaye with a dash of James Brown funk, I'm here for it, new fan.

[@osnat057]

BINGO!

[@blankcanvas6773]

And Curtis

[@LL_COLEJ]

@@blankcanvas6773 Definitely a little Mayfield, no doubt.

[@TheStang59]

This is what music so desperately needs. I love it

[@LordFartamor]

hidden gem

[@andreawilliams-boyer600]

Bring back soul! Magical voice . A mixture of Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and Bobby Womack😊

[@astralartist4]

So 70s!!!!! Like Stylistics, Blue Magic.

[@esdunk]

💯💯💯💯❤️

[@The1GeeDub]

Soul music is alive and well and Jalen is it's heartbeat ❤️‍🔥

[@shernette32]

Listen to October London

[@The1GeeDub]

@@shernette32 Oh I have...also amazing!!

[@cameroni1]

@@shernette32 thank you he is so so Marvin Gaye woah

[@elianacardoso1387]

Exatamente, amo música americana e pra mim essa é uma viagem…🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@gliteeerrrr]

listen to Leon bridges as well

[@theinhtakaung8244]

In this night, a starry sky
My baby told me with a sigh
Saying words that came across as a doubt
I reassured that every day my love is strong in every place
In your heart, I sho'nuff can't live without
Every mountain, every sea
Can never stray or burden me
No matter the state of space and time
Keeps us close and keep us dear
Not just a day, but every year
You were made to be a focus in my mind
But if you don't want my love
And if you want somethin' more
Said if you never wanted my love
Let me know, oh
You're not bound by a vow
Could be tomorrow or even now
If you want another scope to look inside
I'll be the person of your dreams, or your lover in-between
Every corner in the canyons of your mind
But if you don't want my love
And if you want somethin' more, baby, baby
Said if you never wanted my love
Let me know, let me know
Let, let me know
Come on, baby
Let me know
Ooh, let me know

[@nessitro]

I'm floating in the air with this one, so smooth, so powerful, so real, so relatable... wish it was a bit longer

[@parm8454]

Old school new stylee 🔥🔥

[@peacemakr709]

Damn I've really been sleeping, need this vibe in this modern era.

[@Hkemp81]

SO IM LOOKING UP BOBBY WOMACK IF YOU DONT WANT MY LOVE AND DECIDED TO CLICK ON THIS! WHAT THE HELL! THIS IS AMAZING!

[@FloppyAppls558]

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!

[@moyowilliams8805]

@@FloppyAppls558 NOOO WAYYYYY THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!!!!!

[@cristinatavares6333]

Maravilhosa música ❤

[@dallasstiles118]

Looked up this, gonna look up Womack now

[@tifu3274]

Try listening to don't you remember by him aswell, he has classy songs.

[@blackgoliath962]

This is amazing!
Great vocalist
Just imagine a Jalen Ngonda and October London collab
🔥 🔥

[@JoseContreras-mv5yz]

More music like this is what the world needs

[@teresitaloracontreras7644]

Así es primo!

[@suitefactory1]

One of the greatest voices of true soul music of our modern times....masterpiece

[@DellyWOM]

Absolutely spot on!!

[@osnat057]

So, so 70', for a moment I got confused... simply wonderful!

[@marathongirl1000]

Good Lord, as smooth as butter!!!!! YES!

[@alessandrorusso3134]

REALLY 70’ SOUND AMAZING YEARS

[@ostrichwayne]

This song is a certified timeless classic, his voice is amazing.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@anamarasouza541]

Que lindo! Coisa mais linda de se ouvir!

[@kostaslofos3527]

Pure 60s soul. I like it so much.

[@rodneybuenodeoliveira5214]

I like too , pure 70s soul

[@antoinedewispelaere1064]

70s

[@cbreezy873]

This is one of my favorites songs of all time, period. Makes me believe in love and hope.

[@elisabetelariosalberticiuc6251]

Sure.

[@seanbailey8507]

This young man is the nothing but the truth.... Takes me back.... We need this in todays world. 2:21

[@tallymo2]

I wish this brilliant fella would make an extended version of this track.

[@Glasgow-cs2pm]

Right?. I want so much more of this. An extended version would be great.

[@zachsav3235]

One of the best R&B artists out rn, easily

[@markwilliams8468]

This boy is the GOAT

[@EL-bu8nw]

Now THIS is music!

[@idolatrystudios]

I can't even begin to tell you just what total genius this song is. I did not believe that it was something recent, I swore up and down it was made in the 70s. You're a genius!!!

[@lucianomagalhaes961]

Essa antena 1 não é atoa que é número 1, sempre trazendo músicas de alta qualidade

[@JayeBoogie1017]

This is fire!!!! Has a throwback feel to it!!

[@onthetownwithtanya]

LOVE his vibe thank you Jalen!

[@Lazoris-e7o]

I’m SPEECHLESS 💜✨

[@paultitcomb1773]

SO,SO UNDERATED! this man is outstanding,

[@andyclacey2980]

love this fella, proper quality music, sounds like a rare groove track.

[@MoFaria63]

What a WONDERFUL voice!
I felt transported to the 70s/80s...
Listening here in Brazil to the R&B that played on the radio...
I'm in the clouds

[@LuisDiaz-zr2vs]

I found out about Jalen a couple weeks ago and I was shocked at how good he is! I already bought his album and can't wait for the next one!

[@aminelfakii532]

sir two words! thank you! 🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥that intro is caviar to my ears❤️‍🔥

[@DeedUNo]

His voice it’s great- ❤ just a young M.Gaye !

[@SMora-pd9lq]

Another voice that might remind you of Marvin Gaye is October London, check out his music.. Smooth Soul....

[@flahoo2807]

Guitarist is killing it

[@benjamingoetz_art]

Speechless ! Flawless! 😮❤ time warp!

[@elisabetelariosalberticiuc6251]

OMG I am shocked, so fantastic song! I love this style ❤❤

[@MarteloPRL]

Shout-out to facemelts. This song is absolutely incredible. What a voice!

[@constance.m]

I'm in love with this song

[@NikkeiiChevelle]

🗣️ I need an extended version of this!!!!! This lyrics, this beat… and his voice flow together like milk and honey!!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@elianacardoso1387]

É um bálsamo para meus ouvidos, aliás a música americana me encanta…ah o país tb🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@gina_c_channel]

Wooow!!!! That's a sensation!!!😍😍😍

[@telmacristinanunes8150]

Vim aqui pra ouvir a música!!! Ta uma febre no Instagram ótima vibe!! E a voz dele ...sem comentários ❤❤❤❤

[@BaptistBlak]

Incredible.. I am an instant fan..

[@NigelWooldridge-z5g]

How is this something brand new? Fantastic!

[@pamparara_9173]

Pure genious! Jalen, please visit us in Germany!

[@kikianastasia]

Love love 💕 when I hear the clip of this song😃 randomly in instagram, I have known from the very first start, this is gonna be one of my fave 😍🇨🇭

[@nickpope26]

There is only one problem with this track and that is its way too short. Who wouldn't want more of this blissful soul sound.

[@TatuCarreta]

esto es oro puro puro

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

OOOH, such lush sounds, great vocal, and a real ol time vibe! Like it sprang outta the 60s!!! Gorgeous track.

[@MsCharlieBrown78]

Holy moly! this is beautiful

[@VMV1968]

Enough said .

[@SuzanneWarren-q4d]

What an incredible voice absolutely love his songs😊

[@jenaskumbi]

This reminds me of The Stylistics🔥

[@mariamwase9387]

Reminds me of the The Stylistics, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and that wonderful Motown sound. Thank you for sharing your gift, sir!

[@stardusst]

stumbled onto this song on tiktok, it's absolutely fantastic.

[@katialuizluiz8251]

Que música meus amigos ! Simplesmente perfeita n paro de ouvir ❤ obra prima 😍 a melhor do ano ❤❤❤

[@nanakofiappiah4690]

We need some more of this type of music

[@lies5948]

Durand Jones and the indications

[@stayrosklonis7846]

Masterpiece!!❤️❤️

[@mariafernandacastellanos1857]

Definitivamente la mejor canción del año, me encanta!! No puedo dejar de cantarla en mi cabeza todo el día ...Espero pronto venga a México y escucharlo en vivo

[@HidupIniSementara]

I like this music. Cool and healing

[@SpendLifeLaughing]

What a voice holy lord 🙏❤️

[@イッモケッダーシ]

What a wonderful world!

[@smackiesfunkies]

I literally just found this song by accident. I was posting a reel to instagram and it recommended this song to me. I’ve listened to it five times in a row so far. Just amazing.

[@smackiesfunkies]

So far

[@TheNightmareKidZzz]

Good music is back babes ❤

[@fabiodias4398]

Beautiful music

[@2bsure]

Just heard it on an Instagram video. Outstanding!!! This feeds my soul. 🙏🏿👏🏿👍🏿🤗

[@shahnawazkhan1991]

Such groove and soul - how do you define a troubling time in which you find gem of a song?

[@bdono5970]

I heard this during a plant video on Instagram, and it was instant love. This would have been perfect in the soundtrack for Jackie Brown! It’s timeless! ❤

[@fgraffin]

I feel like I am reborn !

[@toniharrison5132]

Cold Blooded *,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Luis-xy7cv]

I was at Mount druitt mall (Sydney Australia) and I heard this song and I thought, "what a cool song". I thought it was a classic.

[@zellezelle2884]

Ich dachte,es wäre aus den 60 er Jahren,wie geil ist das denn❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Angelow749]

Love it ❤

[@evangarcia679]

There’s only one thing wrong with this song and that’s that it was simply too short!! Jalen bro you should’ve gone an extra minute or two! I simply can’t get enough of this one!

[@kennedychitsamatanga1821]

This guy is being underrated. This is gem of a tune. A concoction of it all.. Excellent blend of voice and instruments. A fusion baggage of the past, present and the future. Jalen needs more exposure, especially marketing.. A Potential Super Soul, jazz fusion funk, rhythm and blues Star awaiting. 👏🏾👏🏾⭐🌟👌🏾✨✨🎉

[@TigerPrawn_]

It's perfect - kepp them wanting more!

[@isolivera1780]

This song seems like an Ed Motta music called "Seis da Tarde" 😅🙌🏻

[@isolivera1780]

This song seems like an Ed Motta music called "Seis da Tarde" 😅🙌🏻

[@almeida2am]

Não me canso de ouví-la! Voz linda!

[@pedroluisrodriguezsoto]

👉Wow! A totally outstanding SOULFUL tune, Folks! This is a real masterpiece! 😎 👌 🎯 🔥 💘
✨🎶Needing more vibes like this every day! ✨🎶

[@dianapalomino9616]

Primero, pensé que la voz era de una mujer, segundo, pensé que era una canción de los 70's. De igual forma amo esta canción ❤

[@Angelow749]

Somos 2

[@spicysizzling1600]

2nd time hearing this & I finally founded who sang it & im hooked baby❤

[@teresaalfonso8805]

Lyrics
In this night, a starry sky
My baby told me with a sigh
Saying words that came across as a doubt
I reassured that every day my love is strong in every place
In your heart, I sho'nuff can't live without
Every mountain, every sea
Can never stray or burden me
No matter the state of space and time
Keeps us close and keep us dear
That distant day that every year
You're made to be a focus in my mind
But if you don't want my love
And if you want somethin' more
Said if you never wanted my love
Let me know, oh
You're not bound by a vow
Could be tomorrow or even now
If you want another spoke to look inside
I'll be the person of your dreams, or your lover in-between
Every corner in caverns of your mind
But if you don't want my love
And if you want somethin' more, baby, baby
Said if you never wanted my love
Let me know, let me know
Let, let me know
Come on baby
Let me know
Ooh, let me know

[@beejangles4799]

That hook is one of the best I've heard in years

[@GabrielleDomont]

this is music.

[@larissaroberta1760]

Soul vive. Não sai dos meus ouvidos, lindo.

[@alexisc9819]

That note at 1:56 !!! Wow!!!!

[@hugorodriguezvargas97]

Una joya de canción,para disfrutar de la buena y calidad de música.

[@ogday1330]

I met you, then knew love could be real

[@sackisacki906]

Verdammt guter Song!

[@garyroe2929]

What a voice , it’s like going back in time !!! Voice production musical arrangements, brilliant

[@veronicadias3469]

Gurtiii...antena 1

[@smicro4469]

In my bathroom 🛁 me and this hit ❤