If you were listening to music of any kind in 2014, you will most likely be familiar with Nick Jonas’ song ‘Jealous’, which was a huge worldwide hit for the singer that year. In fact, it was arguably one of the biggest pop tunes of the 2010s, so it’s understandable that many people would have raised an eyebrow when they heard that Jonas himself had reworked the song into a gospel tune alongside an incredible choir.
His fans needn’t have worried, however, as when the gospel version of the song was released on YouTube, it ended up being even better and more emotional than anyone could have predicted. With Jonas leading proceedings, and the rich vocals of the incredible choir backing him up, the song takes on an almost transcendent quality, sounding even richer and more impactful than it did in its original form.
In fact, Music Man readers, many of Jonas’ fans could not believe what they were hearing when they clicked play on the video, as exemplified by some of the comments left on YouTube. “This is better than the normal version. Period,” said one fan, “we need a full version of this,” whilst another simply said, “welcome back, we both know this isn’t your first time here.”
Of course, we know there will be some Music Man readers out there who prefer the original pop version of ‘Jealous’ – and if that is the case, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too. Check out the video below, which shows Nick giving a stunning live rendition of the original version of the song at Capital’s Summertime Ball in 2016.
For me, however, I have to say that my favorite version of ‘Jealous’ is the one Nick performs alongside a gospel choir. Not only do the incredible singers in the choir leave you with tingles running down your spine, but their amazing voices also give new life and new meaning to the song, transforming it into a listening experience that you won’t be forgetting about any time soon!
Nick Jonas has breathed new life into “Jealous” with this stirring gospel rework — a powerful, emotional reimagining many fans now prefer. Want to explore the performance, credits and fan reactions yourself? Find useful links to the video, full credits and more below.