According to Popeater.com Ms. Baker butchered the “Star Spangled Banner” at the NBA finals before Los Angeles Lakers versus the Boston Celtics played their fourth game. Even worse despite many Grammy awards, Popeater.com compares her to the bad auditions of “American Idol” contestants.
Nevertheless, providing this is Black Music Month, Anita Baker has many awards and great songs such as her smooth sounding song “Sweet Love” that overshadow her not so great performance. So please let’s give it up for Ms. Anita Baker!!!!
But, if you absolutely have to see for yourself how Ms. Baker sounded then by all means here it is: You be the Judge
Written by: Kendra McCaffity