Black Men United - U Will Know | REACTION!! I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS!🔥🔥🔥

[@cflournoy1529]

It was common in the 80’s and 90’s for multiple artists to get together on a track for a positive cause. It’s sad you don’t see this anymore.

[@mltgirl08moore89]

Exactly it's tragic

[@expressyourselfphoto]

Literally R&B music wasn't all about getting panties wet, but the message within the song

[@stevenpliler7951]

Miss the 80s and 90s!

[@ceewhateyecee9701]

Now these artists are so locked-into their contracts I’d bet something like this is hard to accomplish. Plus radio stations don’t really play collabs.

[@MsMtown901]

You don't have a lot of black male R&B artists out today. Now, Usher and Stokely are still putting music out, but a lot of these men have retired or are no longer with us. Oh, and in jail (R. Kelly).

[@justkaz1985]

BY THE WAY, THE MOVIE TITLE IS: "JASON'S LYRIC"✊🏾

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Dope movie too

[@justkaz1985]

@@anthonyanderson9303 NO DOUBT!

[@magra453]

Amazing movie!

[@cm3753]

Great movie excellent song. It’s Tevin Campbell’s voice/runsssssssssssss for me 🤩🙌🏾

[@justkaz1985]

@@cm3753 AGREED!!👏🏾

[@nathanscipio6148]

Shoutout to D'Angelo for his pen!

[@anthonyanderson9303]

This song just epitomizes 90s RnB and how great it was.

[@breakersrowe9662]

💯

[@Karenmb]

you don't hear songs like this these days anymore. Your reaction made me tear up.

[@JoshuaMitchell-bey7]

As a child in the 90s we definitely sung this song for pure uplifting. Specifically for young men who looked like us! 💪🏾

[@tlewisisdope]

Fun fact: D'Angelo wrote this

[@trulyworkfromhome6767]

wow didn't know that

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you for sharing that info because I didn't even know.

[@TheRealKymiPoo]

Right, that's why you see him in the video but not singing. This was his baby.

[@mltgirl08moore89]

Wow didn't know that

[@shanekaobryant6298]

Wow didn't know this! Thanks for sharing

[@gsmusic2020]

THIS is why 90's music is still relevant & will remain the BEST era EVER! Pure Talent, Artists United, No Competition, all while speaking life into our culture. Take me back please!

[@ggsworld8762]

Jason’s Lyric is the movie. Super good movie👌🏽

[@UniversalMokenTroll]

I tried to stop them but here comes the tears😢

[@VisionsTalent]

Teaching my students this song for black history month. So sad there are no songs like this.

[@pep2st8p64]

You can't deny R Kellz

[@scorpioqueen3665]

💯

[@leeby67]

Great song unfortunately we lost a few of these great artist. Melvin Edmonds of After7, Gerald Levert, Dino of H-Town, Kenny Green 0f Intro

[@wesclark6253]

Exactly S

[@TrangPakbaby]

I was at Gerald’s funeral. Still not over his death, he was cool with my older brothers and literally watched me grow up.

[@7dazeaweek]

Black Men United is not an official group but is a collective of some of the greatest male voices in R&B including Tevin Campbell, El Debarge, Christopher Williams, Brian McKnight, Gerald Levert, Stokely (of Mint Condition), Aaron Hall, Joe, the members of After 7 and Boyz II Men, that RKelly guy, among many others. They came together to record this inspirational song for the Jason's Lyric movie soundtrack. There is a video of them performing this Live somewhere on here. Classic song written by D"Angelo and his younger brother, Luther.

[@successchallenger3361]

Live version was the American music awards

[@TheeAntisocialXxtrovert]

I LOVE THIS SONG. We had artists doing this a lot back in the day. Artists nowadays are too proud, "masculine", petty and selfish to do positive songs like this. There aren't even enough artists to do this. Nobody wants to share the spotlight. Besides Silk Sonic, are there any other groups? 😐 R&B needs to be revived. Dudes need to start singing in the rain, crying and grabbing the air again. 😂

[@shawnytv_]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@cflournoy1529]

💯💯💯

[@mltgirl08moore89]

U ain't never lied FACTS 🔥🔥😂❤

[@hopeyoungblood9359]

You are so correct, artist use to enjoy each other's talent, not envy.

[@janiemarshall7928]

You are welcome nephew, for playing my request. 💙 🤎🤎🤎🖤🖤🖤

[@RodneyAnderson-kz8tm]

one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@candicejackson2902]

I love your reaction to this song Shawny

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

This song gets me everytime. Love It.

[@moniquetroublefield9211]

black man should you unite stop killing each other black man lives are harder. some people expect for you to do worse and kill one another but you can be strong and come out of poverty you know u can standup and don't u fall

[@Brownpride88]

Lenny Kravitz on the guitar! 🔥🔥

[@KIMMYKIM84]

Music with a message! fav part is when Joe comes in.

[@Butterflies515]

With the ablibs

[@aaronfleming9830]

I Agree 100%...when Joe came on the track

[@Marvellous132]

@@aaronfleming9830 Followed by Brian McKnight taking it home. What a track! Bought it on LP as a young man and listen to it today, to lift my spirits and keep me strong for my family (wife and two children). Every day I live the message in this song.

[@michelecherek5392]

THIS. WAS. SO. INSPIRING!! It touches me like it did back in the 90s❤️‍🔥🎶❤️‍🔥🎶❤️‍🔥

[@blindbeautyblindgirlmagic3166]

Love all these voices I can remember some of them lol Tevin Campbell, Gerald Levert,Elle Debarge,Stokley probably spelled that wrong lol lead singer from the group Mint Condition, lead from Tony Toni tone, Brian McKnight, Joe, Christopher williams,R Kelly, Aaron Hall, Kevon Edmonds... oh I was able to see back then so I’m just going off the voices I know oh yeah Keith Sweat lol

[@sonjabethay2277]

Boys II Men, Christopher Williams, members from After 7, H-Town, and many more😂😂

[@blair7484]

This is beautiful. I get chills and a tear every time I see it.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

Me too 😭 ❤️

[@DorisLLongll]

Jason's lyric, with Jada Pinkett-Smith. Forest Whittaker.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

Allen Payne, Bokeem Woodbine, Eddie Griffin, Treach and Lamard Tate

[@celinemac8267]

Tevin Campbell, Geral levert, Raphael Seydic, Brian McNight, The lead singer of Mint Condition, Boyz ll Men, Keith sweat, Christopher Williams, Aaron Hall. That’s all I caught. Sorry I recognize a lot of them but I can’t remember all of there names. But this song brings back so many memories. I didn’t watch Jason’s Lryic, because at that time I couldn’t watch Black movies anymore because usually they were sad. But I loved this song that was apart of the sound track. It was a very uplifting song. And they just came together for this song I believe. Remember this was like 93’ or 94’ a lot was going on in our community, I believe this was after the million man march and the million woman march. There was push for ending violence and unification in the Black communities around the country.

[@CatherineArmour01]

The movie is 'Jason's Lyric'...this song still hits. Here are the artists who were on this: After 7 Al B. Sure! Boyz II Men Brian McKnight Christopher Williams D.R.S. D'Angelo (songwriter) Damion Hall El DeBarge Gerald LeVert H-Town Intro Joe Keith Sweat Lenny Kravitz (guitar) Lil' Joe (from The Rude Boys) Portrait R. Kelly Silk Sovory Stokley (lead singer of Mint Condition) Tevin Campbell Tony! Toni! Toné! (Raphael saadiq and Dwayne Wiggins) Usher If I'm not mistaken, everyone couldnt make it for the video but they are singing on the actual recording

[@cflournoy1529]

Now you need to react to “Freedom” the theme from the movie Panther which is about the rise and fall of The Black Panthers. It’s a collection of female artists.

[@brandirussell7886]

I was thinking this same thing when I was watching this video!!! Freedom was a great one too!!

[@Butterflies515]

Yes they killed it as wel

[@magra453]

Both versions.

[@michellelindsey637]

One of my favorites..loved Jason's Lyric!!!! This song is needed today still!!!! Our black men need to be encouraged every day!!!!! Love it!!!! And these are classic singers Stokley from Mint Condition..El Debarge, Gerald LeVert...the list goes on and on....singers!!

[@womanwithanopinion1592]

Yes especially now because these young men are getting out of hand with gun violence

[@rickierecardophotography7406]

They came together for this song bro!! It gets me everytime

[@bestofdem]

Yes. When men in America was faced with alot. But reacted positive. Not sitting on platforms bashing n bitching about things. They empowered men thru art. Still wonderful to see😍

[@tabrnalashay]

Jason’s Lyric is the movie…..awesome movie…..song has a powerful message that the young people need to hear…..BMU is it a group…..it was different men artist that came together to do this song showing unity

[@DorisLLongll]

I remember this song and pulled it up in my old archives. It's good to see your listening young man. It's a great song! ❤❤❤

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Wow, Tevin Campbell. Haven't heard from TC in a while. Great voices. Some of the lead vocals sound familiar also. Great Reaction. Thanks so much. YOU WILL KNOW!😎👍

[@RJbeachbumallday]

WOW! Never saw anybody react to this. Such a beautiful song. Sang Kings!

[@farrahkelley2751]

You smiling and loving this made me smile. This been my damn since it came out. Black Men, I love you!!

[@djarisdouglas367]

As the proud mother of a Black Man in his 30's, I share this video with him at least once a year. Just as a hold on reminder of love and support. Please share with the Black men and boys in your life.

[@valpannell8452]

Love this song. Whoever is playing the bass on it is killing it. We need more music like this in this day and time.

[@ericjr1985]

Probably D'Angelo

[@cmoore6903]

Lenny Kravitz

[@kirstencampbell07]

That is Raphael saadiq from Tony Toni Toni playing the bass

[@kirstencampbell07]

Fun fact Raphael Saadiq taught Thundercat when he first started getting tour jobs

[@esaiasfreedombythebloodofk3732]

This song takes me back when I was in middle school. Powerful message!! God bless those men!

[@mjamaltv]

I love seeing the joy of discovery the classics. Keep up the good work!

[@ceciln2489]

It's definitely a powerful song.

[@MSRENON1]

This song had been playing in my head the last few days, and I hadn't thought of it in years! I HAD to listen! It hit hard today. ❤😂❤ #CLASSIC

[@shaniceFriday43]

They rocking I love it I listing everyday all day y'all

[@Summertyme75]

Man it was good to see this one! It brings the chills. This type of unity is beautiful and what we all need to see and the message is still so relevant 🤎🤎

[@patriciadavis1393]

I discovered this about 2 years ago and I am a white Old woman and I love this as far as I'm concerned This should be the anthem for black history months that's my opinion

[@danadandy555]

Wow your reaction to this song by BMU😊🥰🖤🥰 Made me smile with joy !! Di Angelo, wrote that song for The Movie Jason's Lyric starrrig Carl Paine, Bokeem Woodbine and Jada Pincket and more👍👍There needs to be a reboot of this song for today👈✌️🖤💪Be safe out there going and coming !!

[@sherrimiller987]

These guys are so amazing that the live version is even better.

[@syoung4724]

You were feeling the beat before the 1st note. That's how you know the song is Fire!!!

[@Multifacted_Brotha]

Classic 🔥🔥🔥 Back when our people came together for a cause!

[@DAMOUSE1985]

Man I listen to this song almost every day….. love this song

[@michelecherek5392]

That a capella part at the end ALWAYS gives me some tears!!! Ill be sharing the original on my fb page! AGAIN!!! BLACK MEN UNITED, BABY!!❤️‍🔥🎶✊️❤️‍🔥🎶✊️

[@guiltypleasurztv4636]

Love this song!!Came back to see your reaction again Shawny ❤

[@josephjefferson2617]

Absolutely beautiful, just like the Jason's Lyric movie.

[@Alisha1686]

YES MY YOUNG BROTHER!!!! THIS IS AN ANTHEM!!! YOU WILL KNOW

[@youfromuptown]

Thus was my ish back in the day...

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

"Jason's Lyric" is the movie. Great great song.👍

[@brynneholt1990]

When they ask if R&B is dead, I can point to this example of when it was thriving. And this is just the men. Now, you can’t put together a group of artists that came out within the last 7-10 years that can sing like this. Just a bunch of mediocre or sub-mediocre vocalists, with very few exceptions. I miss this era.

[@adaezeokafor4331]

Well said!

[@lightgraham9827]

The song is from the movie Jason's Lyric. This is a collaboration by many of the popular artists of 1990's.

[@martinkillings1767]

Happy to hear that its men that still get that feeling when hearing this song 💯 shot out to you for your prospective

[@ebonylocks9234]

One of my favorite songs. I love it. ❤ No cursing. There's another meaningful song called patchwork quilt, I think you'd like. New subby. Thanks for your reaction to this song.

[@shawnytv_]

Thanks for the sub!🙏🏽

[@reshaud81]

Black Men United Singers: Stokely Williams(Mint Condition) Aaron Hall(Guy) El DeBarge Joe Little lll(Rude Boys) Raphael Saadiq(Tony Toni Tone) Damion Hall(Guy) Gerald Levert D'Wayne Wiggins(Tony Toni Tone) Joe Nathan Morris(Boyz ll Men) R. Kelly Lenny Kravitz(played guitar on this song) Christopher Williams Tevin Campbell Sovory Usher Brian McKnight LL Cool J D'Angelo(wrote this song) Keith Sweat Al B. Sure! Shawn Stockman(Boyz ll Men) Wanya Morris(Boyz ll Men) Michael McCary(Boyz ll Men)

[@amandagoodwin83]

One of my all time favorite songs. I used to listen to it over and over and over

[@taniyahricks501]

You should react to the bmu at the 1994 ama's ❤❤

[@sheischic77]

This was a great song from the movie all men featured were amazing singers! And sadly some have passed away and well one is ummm well... in a great deal of trouble....but great song non the less... and whne Aaron Hall comes in my my my ....

[@Veronica11628]

Your reaction blessed me!

[@canchrper]

This song is a try classic. It had not gotten old.

[@marquitamiller9313]

D’Angelo wrote and produced this song and Raphael Saadiq is playing bass. You should react to their song “Be Here”-Raphael Saadiq ft. D’Angelo

[@tdomonique504]

I still listen to this song on my playlists. Everyone snapped on this track

[@cr8head]

Jaysons Lyric. Super classic

[@levindagrimes]

I'm loving ur show. I love the fact that a young guy as yourself take time to embrace the music of the past. I know you get alot of influence from your father. I would like to see him on an episode with you discussing Old-Skool Rap and R&B. Keep doing your thing my man. PEACE! ✌🏾

[@colorfulme2552]

They were all fire

[@lexdee523]

This song was played in the movie "Jason's Lyric".... if you haven't seen it yet, you should check it out. It's a good movie and you'll recognize a lot of familiar faces. I absolutely love this song as I see you too Shawny... lol I'm surprised you're just coming across this song as it is a classic.

[@HebrewHoney777]

Jason’s Lyric my favorite movie of all time!

[@shayhills9818]

I LOVE this song!! Back in the day artist got together for causes that touch them like USA for Africa and voices that care BUT!!!! When these strong black men got together and recorded this theme from the Movie Jason’s Lyric. It was bananas!! It definitely bops almost 30 years later! I hope they do something on the anniversary of this.

[@ryanslife6131]

I love this song 🎵 ❤️ and definitely needed to hear this tonight 🙌 thank you 🌺

[@asaayden3714]

Yes it is a movie and the title is Jason's lyric and all of them game together to do the song

[@MelvinRoberts-s7k]

Is 2024 and it still the black man's national anthem❤❤❤❤❤

[@michelecherek5392]

They all came together for the sing. Group called "BLACK MEN UNITED"!

[@msalazar413]

Movie = Jason’s Lyric Song written by D’Angelo and featured vocals from such independent artists and singing groups as Aaron Hall, After 7, Al B. Sure!, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Christopher Williams, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Damion Hall, El DeBarge, Gerald LeVert, H-Town, Intro, Joe, Keith Sweat, The Rude Boys, Portrait, R. Kelly, Silk, Sovory, Stokley Williams of Mint Condition, Tevin Campbell, Raphael Saadiq, who also played bass, and Usher. Lenny Kravitz also played guitar.

[@tarrerdome]

This song is on The Motion Picture "Jason's Lyric" Soundtrack!!!

[@petej7136]

FR! this is as encouraging and inspirational as it gets.

[@expressyourselfphoto]

Looking at everyone there, it's a mixture of artist legends that are in the making of the song and video

[@RayvanHuffaker]

And also one of the singers to after seven passed away and of course r Kelly

[@nowritersblockhere5482]

This is a soundtrack from the movie Jason's Lyrics

[@JoannaEllis-j6e]

This song was awesome. Best singers, Tevon Campbell, Gerald Levert, Brian McKnight, Chistopher Williams, H-Town, Joe, Stocky, Boys 11 Men, Aaron Hall, El Debarge, Keith Sweat, and many, more top singers. From movie, Jason Lyrics

[@sandramiller6752]

Amazing 👍💯

[@bfg3890]

The film is called Jason's Lyric and the Juice logo in the top right-hand corner is an old New Zealand music station. You're welcome.

[@mslanette1972ify]

my brother sung this for his 8th grade graduation

[@88omarvelous]

What’s rarely known is that Lenny Kravitz was playing guitar on it.

[@bassblvd3065]

Check out “ Someday we’ll all be free” by Donny Hathaway, truly inspirational, guaranteed you’ll love it…….

[@Margit-rn3te]

It's from the movie Jason's Lyric.

[@toniamccrimon350]

One of the favs from my time as a kid. This was on the soundtrack for Jason's Lyric movie.

[@goodvibez337]

I can't help it.😢 Beautiful song

[@heathergunnz4985]

If u were born after 2000 u miss a great time in music where motivation of our men was expressed and demonstrated. We need that back. Oh plus it my favorite. JASONS Lyric

[@rickierecardophotography7406]

This is when singers could actually sang!! No cap

[@adaezeokafor4331]

Yes!

[@brenee4962]

From a hard movie to watch for me Jason lyric

[@damonwallace2392]

This song U will know is dedicated to this movie called Jason's Lyric.

[@short1ne67]

Will always be #1 on my movie list

[@Uncledallas2k]

Great song!!!!! I love it.

[@christophergross2096]

Another good one is Optimistic by Sounds Of Blackness