In one of his most emotional videos to date, Jamal Roberts dives into “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” a song made famous by Bonnie Raitt and reimagined by R&B icon Tank. Jamal doesn’t just sing the song—he pours his heart into it. The moment he opens his mouth, you can tell this one hits close. In the caption, he calls Tank the GOAT (Greatest of All Time), and fans couldn’t agree more—especially when Jamal puts his soulful spin on it.
Filmed in a mellow, intimate vibe, Jamal strips it all back. No fancy effects. Just his voice, his expression, and lyrics that tug at your heart. He balances softness with strength, vulnerability with control, delivering a version that feels like a quiet conversation with someone you never stopped loving.
Mannn I love doing covers to the GOAT Yall keep sending me that to my inbox and imma try to get to them
With thousands of views and a comment section full of fire emojis and heart-eyed reactions, fans are calling this one “his most moving cover yet.” One user wrote: “Bruh… this gave me chills.” Another added: “You did Tank proud on this one.”
Before he was an American Idol winner, Jamal was already building a name through covers like this one. His versions of old-school and modern R&B hits gave fans a taste of his artistry long before his original song “Heal” hit the Idol stage.
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It’s not just the voice—it’s the emotion. Jamal doesn’t over-sing or try to show off. He lets the lyrics breathe, lets the pain simmer, and brings meaning to every note.
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