Patti LaBelle is just different, honestly. Her voice cuts through everything—she can literally go from buttery smooth to super powerful in one song. I remember watching her on YouTube and just thinking, man, no other singer goes all in like that. A lot of artists from her era are great, but Patti is fearless. She'll do runs and high notes that make your eyebrows shoot up. Plus, she's not just about singing the notes—it's how she connects with the crowd. Like, she's totally herself, whether she's kicking off her shoes or talking between songs. That makes her feel way more real than some super polished acts. I've seen clips of her live and can totally understand why my grandma calls her the "Godmother of Soul." It's not just hype. It's the way she makes you feel every single word she sings.