Ari Lennox "Pressure" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
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2 жыл бұрын“Pressure” is the first single of 2021 from Dreamville star Ari Lennox, who has been hard at work on the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed 2019 debut album 'Shea Butter Baby.' The song-which was produced by Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Elite-is built on a sample of Shirley Brown’s late ’70s soul hit “Blessed Is The Woman (With A Man Like Mine).” On the track, Ari sings about the importance of applying pressure and being your most confident self.
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@tapangasoul6928 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think people understand how talented Ari is.
@santanab2798 2 жыл бұрын
No we get it!! Sis is 🔥
@tapangasoul6928 2 жыл бұрын
@@santanab2798 Ayyyy :)
@Luna-ah- 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I understandt 😫
@angelofscorpio 2 жыл бұрын
I get it!! I love our shea butter queen! 🔥
@joeri7130 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of people didn't see the potential for her growth, she's been fire, but she's grown and she aint done.
@BlakeL623 2 жыл бұрын
She is GLOWING. She has such a beautiful singing and speaking voice.
@kamiyascott9887 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I'm so amazed she is beautiful and very feminine
@leahg6992 2 жыл бұрын
Better then Beyoncé
@devitabarnes5047 2 жыл бұрын
I love how she acknowledges how she called her friend and she also named her friend … and said she wrote the heck out that song… (which she did) a lot of artist hate to acknowledge they didn’t write they hits…
@latashahorton77 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, she's the first singer in a long time that actually sound like her song without the music playing. Love it. Finally a REAL Artist💕
@shawnbulger6894 2 жыл бұрын
I swear 💯💯💯😳
@avionterria7855 2 жыл бұрын
I suggest you check out The Terrell Show. He showcases many talented singers.
@mariposaorofusionfoodchann7573 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! Very talented artist!
@caribbean981 2 жыл бұрын
Cap
@Temiigold Жыл бұрын
Check out Normani
@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety 2 жыл бұрын
So nice seeing a dark skin black woman in music rocking her natural hair and being unapologetically herself ♥️ luv u Ari
@telatubby3576 2 жыл бұрын
Literally 💞 I love everything she gives
@lala-wq1en 2 жыл бұрын
literally i love her
@pinksupremacy1823 2 жыл бұрын
are you young? there are so many 😂😂
@telatubby3576 2 жыл бұрын
@@pinksupremacy1823 I'm 21, I don't see them lol
@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety 2 жыл бұрын
@@pinksupremacy1823 I’m in my twenties, I don’t see much black women like her in the industry currently but enlighten me if you know any!
@bosslady5211 2 жыл бұрын
An artist with personality…refreshing.
@tonivalentine1810 2 жыл бұрын
Vocalssss 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@lvnsuji5672 2 жыл бұрын
vocal talent, personality and an amazing ear for music omg i love her
@CrockyDile15 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone has a personality... Some are more upbeat, and some are more lax... Some are in the middle. Everyone is different, and that's okay. 👍
@TheSweetie223 2 жыл бұрын
@@CrockyDile15 right!!! People get on my nerves saying that 🙄
@Social_Pugatory 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSweetie223 If you don’t have an effervescent personality like her just say that! 😂 Ari’s personality is refreshing and that’s the OP’s personal opinion. She is super talented and beautiful with a great personality to boot. That does not mean you/your faves are lacking in that department. You interpreted it that way. Some people have great endearing personalities that a lot of people gravitate to. It’s innate. That’s ok too! No need to feel slighted. Everybody doesn’t need or deserve a trophy especially for personality. Because they are great in other areas. Nobody is perfect and y’all are weird for trying to social justice “personality”. Everything is not that deep. Sounds like “ALL PERSONALITIES MATTER”. 😂 This woman (Ari) IS talent and charismatic; why must that be made controversial? 🙄 Go outside and get some air people, drink some water, and stay moisturized. It’s getting cold out.
@kortlynx3509 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that her voice is the exact same as the record shows how Great of a singer she is!!!! This voice right here is the new voice of soul
@mirrbaby9854 2 жыл бұрын
It's the natural hair for me!! She is so unapologetically her and I live for the self love she exudes!! ✨❤️
@boldnbeautiful8837 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice, her skin, her hair 😍🤩😍 Let me go moisturize😩
@liyah2534 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Tanisme777 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂foreallll
@princessdiaries3304 2 жыл бұрын
Facts lmaoo making me feel ashy 🤣🤣
@Firefly471 2 жыл бұрын
I know her skin is like wow. She is a very beautiful woman
@reelsforthereal9038 2 жыл бұрын
It’s the moisturization fuh Meeee🔥
@bettylovesyourskin 2 жыл бұрын
“I just wanted to manifest him hitting it good. Mmmhm” -Ari Lennox😌
@dejennea081 2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that 😌😌
@emj970 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@-Bloomingtales 2 жыл бұрын
I hollered lol manifestation all day 🧘🏾♀️
@bettylovesyourskin 2 жыл бұрын
@@-Bloomingtales Yasss🤣🤣🤣
@Mia-840 2 жыл бұрын
😂 😂 that emoji is perfect you are champion 😂 😂
@_futureceo 2 жыл бұрын
Her vocals are insane. She really perfected her craft.
@mogamatyusufmartin9171 6 ай бұрын
True 💯👌🏿✅
@missjaygh 2 жыл бұрын
“Soulful ratchet self” she described herself so perfectly!😂💛 LOVE YOU ARI💋
@jamilac2753 2 жыл бұрын
felt that
@TheNoirAlien 2 жыл бұрын
An industry 304. Whats new.
@Presraps 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice sounds exactly the same. Like you could put these vocals on top of the beat with no effects and the song will sound just as beautiful🔥
@kaylag9855 2 жыл бұрын
Literally tho ❤️🔥 real talent
@BeingTiffany 2 жыл бұрын
exactly the same!! imagine seeing her live and youre front row... I was so mesmerized 😭
@LorIanIriE 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@chocolateangel8743 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Normani is the same way.
@UrbanAfricano93 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly 😩
@h.a3487 2 жыл бұрын
She does NOT miss, her vocals are amazing
@fredialucas 2 жыл бұрын
I can't stop smiling watching this. Ms. Lennox is glorious.
@tahliajoi 2 жыл бұрын
She sounds just like the record. I absolutely love it. This song is already on my everyday playlist.
@lolathelonewolf 2 жыл бұрын
Not me being the back up singer singing the “pressure” Adlibs for her 💀😂
@reeinkc6771 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!! Like....(pressure) 😩😂😂
@LordLex 2 жыл бұрын
Literally 😂 “pressure”
@shesagoodgurl 2 жыл бұрын
Factssss
@marriellebeautymb4087 2 жыл бұрын
Meeeeeeeeee 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@leanahagholson9345 2 жыл бұрын
Factz 😂😂
@westwing8249 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice continues to mesmerize me
@celestinetoussaint6350 2 жыл бұрын
She’s the reason I started my natural hair journey again lol she’s such a vibe
@LIDNESTY 2 жыл бұрын
It’s funny how people sleep differently, like some people sleep on their sides, some people sleep on their backs, and other people be sleeping on Ari Lennox
@kingtaehunter207 2 жыл бұрын
That was good !!!!
@Mrmoney0421 2 жыл бұрын
Nice ❗️
@NEOSHASBABI 2 жыл бұрын
Do y’all not realize this beautiful being sounds EXACTLY like the record if not better! Her voice, personality & spirit is addicting & soothing. This GODDESS doesn’t get enough credit!
@dr.snipahman1831 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing
@evangelinebentley3876 2 жыл бұрын
She will get it, its just a matter of time. In Jesus name.
@ashleyj7996 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking the same thing. And she plays the Sims!!! 💜
@natmystic8921 2 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing, Pure talent
@CheRhys 2 жыл бұрын
She is naturally hilarious! We love you Ari! Keep being yourself.
@jaredgreathouse3672 2 жыл бұрын
Ari's IG lives and little sayings should be made into national treasures
@robynjoy910 2 жыл бұрын
Yess she is so funny, I just love her. I want to be friends with her. Lol
@Itsterrileeee 2 жыл бұрын
She’s such a vibe. Down to her hair, voice, looks everything 😍😍✨
@undermyguns7509 2 жыл бұрын
It’s talent when you can sing with no effects and it sounds the same 😍😍
@mr.kimble7681 2 жыл бұрын
Her brown skin is so gorgeous, it just glows along side her personality as an artist.
@sharonluquis5823 2 жыл бұрын
💯‼️‼️‼️‼️
@Sassyminaj 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice just floats. She’s so gorgeous
@naukumaija7056 2 жыл бұрын
Even her speaking voice just makes me feel like I'm listening to an angel or a fairy or something, it's so lovely to listen to her talk.
@HurricaneLisa 2 жыл бұрын
Who else got chills when she hit them vocals 😳😳😳
@m.dillinger4117 2 жыл бұрын
Her tone and vocals are insane. Can we give this young sprite some golden shine she deserves. Her range and vibe is untouchable. Everything about Ari screams talent and raw talent. She's singing it like it's easssy and giving it as if she's preforming it. Love it!!!
@kpacubo. 2 жыл бұрын
true!
@Daisy26051992 2 жыл бұрын
“I just wanted to be my soulful ratchet self” 😂😂😂
@melanatedintelligence6977 2 жыл бұрын
Story of my life 🙌🏾😂
@young.bruja_ 2 жыл бұрын
Been looking for this😂🔮🤸🏽♂️
@rhonikadavis8627 2 жыл бұрын
That part😆
@nm5468 2 жыл бұрын
She definitely needs more recognition, her talent is off the charts
@Ashwey84 Жыл бұрын
Everything she said! Yaaasss. Love this woman! Confidence isn't about being ok with or loving everything about yourself as much as it's about not giving a single f*ck what people think. Someone loves it you can BANK on that
@adeolaadeniyi3567 2 жыл бұрын
Ari’s live raw vocals hit every single time!!!!
@sharpielol 2 жыл бұрын
Her shoulder is prettier than my whole existence 🥲. Ari makes such good music 👏🏾🖤
@glitter922 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad she mentioned jailen Josie who contribute in writing ✍️ the song. Love her energy and her giving credit to everyone that help her with this song. Not many artists give credit like what she did. Bravooooo….Arii
@jonsil001 2 жыл бұрын
Shea butter baby, she's literally glowing
@michaelabugg 2 жыл бұрын
okay Ari I need the lip combo, the hair products and how you styled it, everything. this look, your voice, you are everything!!!
@UKissMyAsh 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly the hair is so cute!
@moomoo.demarkus597 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice sounds so healthy 🥺😍🥰
@DJ-ts5uv 2 жыл бұрын
I just love her. She’s so talented, so free, so honest and just silly wit it. 😆 ❤️
@kibelle8423 2 жыл бұрын
“I just wanted to manifest him hittin it good” 🤣 I’ve loved this woman forever now. I need to make her my best friend!
@avatarnicholas 2 жыл бұрын
The way she was speaking up about climate change with that "too f-cking hot for all these clothes any way" line... environmental activist queen! 🙌🏿
@nunya5230 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@jmeezy2362 2 жыл бұрын
PLEASEEE 😭😭😭😭😭
@PardonThePosh 2 жыл бұрын
🧐
@Jadamay27 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😭
@StayHuman2011 2 жыл бұрын
She was here to explain her lyrics. She said nothing about climate change. Activist? I don't think Ari sees past her own nose to be honest.
@timothybisa 2 жыл бұрын
Been loving her since Shea Butter Baby debuted. I can't even... her vocals are out of this world I swear!
@idreamofjenny 2 жыл бұрын
How can you not love Ari? This is why I stay in her IG lives the whole time she’s on. She is naturally hilarious.
@starrahjhay8098 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is so soulfully angelic 😩💕
@ghoulsquad4life 2 жыл бұрын
I’m just loving that she keeps giving credit to the writer who helped her make this bop. Ari you’re already a legend in my heart ❤️
@ontheairwithari 2 жыл бұрын
Lookin like a perfect chocolate bar with a curly fro😭😍I LOOOOVE ARI!!!
@ThaTruCutie 2 жыл бұрын
She’s so f*cking talented and her beauty 🥵🙌🏾🔥 Educated, beautiful and nasty….the perfect combo 😂
@aronmos5527 2 жыл бұрын
stop objectifying her
@squish5871 2 жыл бұрын
@@aronmos5527 nah
@Diyah444 2 жыл бұрын
@@aronmos5527 no one is doing that
@ultraviolet257 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThaTruCutie Your skin looks so beautiful.
@EboJ13 2 жыл бұрын
I truly love Ari. She’s absolute joy. So talented, great live singer and funny af 💖
@deadriaross7466 2 жыл бұрын
Ari I saw u in concert in the summertime in July in Cincinnati, this song had not been released yet but I had been listening to u all that past winter and I kept telling everyone how dam talented you was GIRL your doin your DAM THING SOUND AND LOOKING ABSOLUTELY FANTASTAIC GIRL THOSE ARMS ARE LOOKIN GREAT GOT THIS CHIC BACK ON THIS BODY FOR THE SUMMER GO GIRL!!!!!
@insertyourquarters 2 жыл бұрын
She is the moment for me. Honest, soulful and unapologetically fabulous 😍
@SilverStrumer 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't realise how explicit this song was till I watched this. Been bopping to this song for days now 😂
@yumyum215 2 жыл бұрын
Yall need to start listening to the lyrics 😂🤣🤣. Explicit is okay!!! Get Explicit with the person you love/like 💜💜💜 Maybe even to this song lol 😆 😝
@amarieh2002 2 жыл бұрын
That’s the beauty of talented writers it should make your imagination go there without saying it. That way anyone can listen and the song can mean different things to different people
@hardtruthnotsoftlies5706 2 жыл бұрын
It's not really explicit. It's nice & subtle. She's not rachet, bent over, in the video!, etc...Clothed. So refreshing.
@AICovers_._ Жыл бұрын
…she’s so honest, dope, and talented!!!!
@opulence_prime 2 жыл бұрын
Love Ari! So happy to hear she’s working with JD and Brian Michael Cox. Her hair and makeup look great. I’m older so I want them to style her differently but she’s beautiful no matter what she wears.
@JasminePerry 2 жыл бұрын
literally sounds just like the record! lets go ariiiiiiiii!
@larularularu 2 жыл бұрын
Ari just keeps getting better and better, so amazing to watch her get more recognition!
@DollFaceBri 2 жыл бұрын
She’s so beautiful, talented & her voice so natural no extras nothing. Melanin Queen.
@jaibroom7035 2 жыл бұрын
I love this song, so real and from the gut. Real r&b❤️❤️❤️
@christopherlewis2578 2 жыл бұрын
I just love Ari. She is so beautiful and confident and it shows.
@asa-qb9qf 2 жыл бұрын
"It's not nasty, it's why we're here, be grateful", She's freaking hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣
@carzettglapion2194 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely lady. So much talent. New school, but old school soul. Take it to the top Queen.
@titlepending1302 2 жыл бұрын
Well I kinda don’t want to be here so I disagree with her as far as being her but y’all can have it don’t bring me into this trash world
@talknheadz 2 жыл бұрын
@@titlepending1302 suicidal much?
@evonramos185 2 жыл бұрын
@@titlepending1302 ik life is hard but it can always get better. There are beautiful moments in life that you've yet to see.
@tonybalony1811 2 жыл бұрын
@@titlepending1302 You need to be on antidepressants.
@maishal.9152 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE her, her voice is like butter!!!! ❤️
@josiejackson8665 2 жыл бұрын
Shea butter, baby🥲
@maishal.9152 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly 😊
@Lunaa_613 2 жыл бұрын
Her speaking voice is so sweet and kind.
@bosslady2549 2 жыл бұрын
"I just wanted to sang... I just wanted to sang. I just wanted to manifest.. umm.. him hittin' it good" and her facial expression had me WEAK! 🤣🤣 I LOVE COURTNEY!
@deleonmusic3029 2 жыл бұрын
No cuz it’s the fact that she sounds JUST LIKE THE DAMN SONGGGGGG!!!! This is a real artist!!!!!!
@chukwum7458 2 жыл бұрын
Like ari just keeps reminding me why she's one of my favorite artists😭😭😭
@tmelanie2815 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice and Summer Walker is exactly what we need in the 2020’s Jazzy is hers and Blues is Summer. Thank God for these two women
@aislinnleblanc8019 2 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@szabayou 2 жыл бұрын
Not trying to compare, but the song PRESSURE is better than a lot of songs I've heard lately. Even her singing it here, yeah.
@artystackz8471 2 жыл бұрын
She sounds EXACTLY like the record 😍voice is crazy ! 🙌🏾
@kelsieseay598 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t do anything, but RELATE😭❤️I love you Ariii!!!
@Baybiedoll35 2 жыл бұрын
This mini acapella concert was everything!
@TriggaTreDay 2 жыл бұрын
This girl has one of the most beautiful voices ever!
@AnaMancebo 2 жыл бұрын
I love how natural, hilarious and beautiful she is. Needless to mention the vocals are insane ✨
@firebird4726 2 жыл бұрын
Those raw vocals!!! Sound even better live Love it!! 🔥 🔥
@Rob76kim 2 жыл бұрын
Jalen definitely understood the assignment when she wrote the song… ✍🏾👏🏾😚
@jaichanellie 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that that Jai'Len Josey wrote on this 🙌🏾 Terrell put me on and I've been hooked ever since!
@ladiepink 2 жыл бұрын
Meee toooo been a fan since cause baby!! Then when I saw her on the credits of this song I said yasssssss
@lifewithangelina92 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this to comment to confirm it was her…. She has a song that I love so much (she go it) once I heard it on the radio… I was a instant fan!!!
@DDominoGeronimo 2 жыл бұрын
Ari live is an outer world experience 💥
@insertyourquarters 2 жыл бұрын
I concur, damn near forgot to breathe when she came on stage. She is killer live 👌🏾🔥
@forevergorjas2302 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen her live twice and cannot wait to see her again. She has such an amazing aura about her that’s unmatched
@edgonzalez5381 2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, J.Cole brought her out in Houston for shea butter baby she was magical
@jazzieladie5709 2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@DDominoGeronimo 2 жыл бұрын
@@edgonzalez5381 she brought j cold out in Brooklyn
@Loveon2Wheels 2 жыл бұрын
Yo. Beautiful, sexy, nasty, and can truly sing. Did y’all hear her voice. That wasn’t edited or produced. That was natural God given ability. Someone is blowing up. More please
@BrandNewCherrelle 2 жыл бұрын
I just love her so much. Her vocals, damn!🙌🏾She sounds exactly like she do on the album. Genuine personalityy, not tryin to be anybody else. Beautiful beautiful stunning woman💛👑
@justinadu6063 2 жыл бұрын
3:38 SHE BE SANGING YO. Respect Ari!
@jhayrozay 2 жыл бұрын
Ari can really sing y’all betta stop playing with ha🤣
@GoogleAccount00 2 жыл бұрын
Period! 💅🏾
@maya.lingreen 2 жыл бұрын
"I just wanted to manifest... him hitten it good" - speak that truth! Ari is so talented and authentic.
@lydianebel8674 2 жыл бұрын
the bonus of her acoustic seranade!!!!!
@DiamondStylz 2 жыл бұрын
its the fact that her voice sound exactly the same and she has personality .....more of this in our artists plz thanks
@BlakeL623 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice gives me goosebumps, I need to go to a live show IMMEDIATELY!
@tobydexter2919 2 жыл бұрын
The amount of control in her voice is amazing
@TheSleepyBeautyCo 2 жыл бұрын
She is breathtaking…her talent AND beauty.
@janisaintil5345 2 жыл бұрын
Imma be honest, I’m not paying attention to the lyrics. She so damn fine 😍
@youaremagic 2 жыл бұрын
This woman is looking good. The self-care is real.
@estellamobley9288 2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is this right here is sheer talent. Amazing voice. Girl you don’t need no music. Your voice is the music. Love this song. “Live in it swim up in it”.
@TheMusicalEmpress 2 жыл бұрын
Day 1 Ari fan. All of this! Ari is beautiful and her voice is beautiful, she is talented out of this world with her natural curls poppin all over the place!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤. Oh and she is HILARIOUS!
@ayevisualz8726 2 жыл бұрын
Queen of Dreamville 😍😍😍
@sacerrose9690 2 жыл бұрын
The words "I'm a nasty girl" have never sounded more ethereal
@MalittaJames 2 жыл бұрын
she is so pretty her hair her skin everything is flawless and baby i love her music
@maremarechiqk 2 жыл бұрын
Ari IS THE MOMENT. I absolutely love her!
@HoneyIsBae 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a simple woman, I see Ari, I CLICK!! 👌🏾🥰😉😂❤️💕
@neonorange8202 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice and looks is just *chef's kiss*
@sabalianderson 2 жыл бұрын
Ari: "You know what excites me? Someone who's eager to please!" Me: "PICK ME, PLEASE!!! I VOLUNTEER!! I'm SUPER eager!" Her voice is IMMACULATE 😫🙌🏾🥵
@alishaalia 2 жыл бұрын
Ari is so talented and I love how she embraces her natural beauty. 👑💕
@bbcakess 2 жыл бұрын
Her voice is unbelievable 🥺🔥🔥
@shecreates365 2 жыл бұрын
SHE IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL AND THAT VOICE!!!!..LIKE AN AN ANGEL
@maureendiamante 2 жыл бұрын
She deadass doesn’t even need an instrumental!!!!! Luvvv you!!!
@camillelaurenmusic 2 жыл бұрын
Her talking voice is so sweet 🤩
@michigan48 2 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful