BMU (Black Men United) ~ U Will Know

[@BriNora5]

Since we're in the year 2019 going on to 2020 (this was taped in 1994/1995), I noticed a lot of the comments saying how we will never get something like this gem of a live performance again. If they ever have an opportunity to put another performance like this where all the current male soul/R&B artist and group get together, who do you have in mind? Miguel? Luke James? Ro James? Chris Brown? Musiq Soulchild? Ginuwine? Tank? I'm just naming these at the top of my head, hehe... GO!!!

[@Jones1601Simon]

Any of these originals still living need to be right back in contention. Chris Brown is a poor choice for black equality IMO considering his behaviour, but he is a great singer, granted. Honestly, look at who is in this video. The absolute OG's of old school new-jack, soul or RnB. They simply do not make singers like this any more. Ray-J, Mario and Bobby V? Maybe Lloyd? Before he went pop tart he might have been in with a shout. Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Next, New Edition, Boyz ii Men? They're all the OG's, probably prominent at the era this was made, but still didn't make the cut. Bone Thugz should have been in this one to be honest. You need to remember, it's not just about the singer, it's about their impact on society and changing the perception of black men and their culture. Anything current, honestly, doesn't do that. I say this as white-male, who is a massive fan of black RnB, so i may be wrong - prove it to me.

[@sonjabethay2277]

Boys II Men, D’Angelo, Tevin, Brian Mc Knight, Raphael Saadiq, Joe, Stokley, El Debarge, Aaron Hall, Usher, DeWayne Wiggins, Kevon Edmonds, Usher, Christopher Williams New suggestion, New Edition, Eddie Levert, Luke James, Chris Brown and Trey Songz Just off the top of my head

[@thabatman1664]

How do y'all not have Jamie Fox or Jahiem? That's law..

[@kimbroadie1212]

Kc jo jo dru hill the weekend. Brian mcknight eldebarge cameron from starkeisha and any living soul.who sung to this of. Course Deangelo cause him and his brother wrote the song

[@kimbroadie1212]

@@Jones1601Simon i agree no chris brown.but drake yes

[@chequitah.1642]

Who’s watching in 2024? There will never be another era like the 90s!

[@reneewilliams7425]

I'm watching and i'm crying for the black men 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 They will make it 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@buckwildjohnson1]

😢😢

[@GaijinJK]

Im right here 🔥🖤🔥

[@pompellapompella748]

this song just came to me 😊❤ I was singing it in my head

[@marleeglenn1945]

It's an amazing song. I never forgot about it. I have it on my playlist❤ I miss these days😢

[@MrJ2e]

Anybody feeling proud to be black🙋🏿‍♀️

[@johnwill8]

HELL YEAH!!!! SAY IT LOUD... I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD!!!

[@tamoliluv8831]

Black and Proud...BlackPower

[@deeking7889]

I am..2020

[@michellechavious2163]

Me

[@michellechavious2163]

Hell yea I'm very proud to be a Blessed Black Women.

[@dlizle]

I don't think the crowd knew what they had in front of them... Some legends up there

[@madjames2392]

Back then everyone was talented it was so normal and that wasn't even the best at the time!

[@DKLA1220]

Deon Pitney they did it was height of a lot of their careers prolly didn’t think it would last so long they still kicking some of them

[@DKLA1220]

Tevin Campbell grab that mic the second time like did y’all just try me let me release this voice

[@MzTee72]

DavidDK Lucas 😂 I know right

[@lakeithia7]

Right... rip Gerald

[@NatureGirl215LLC]

The fact that Salt-n-Pepa stood up & supported them put an extremely large smile on my heart ❤️ 💯

[@TDCatcher]

As a man, I had the same feeling. I love it when we support each other.

[@huggybunny14]

Did ya'll hear Stokley?! HE WAS KILLING IT!

[@deemonrovia6698]

faith robinson sae mint condition in concert 4 years ago. If you haven't please do!!

[@selease]

That boy!!!!

[@sexykrabz4185]

So smooth 💜

[@Cal.Eva10]

@@sexykrabz4185 Stokley is one of the best!

[@sharmellaivey1960]

And joe

[@carrera1up]

As a black man this literally brings tears to my eyes. Instead of us beefing we need this now more than ever we are In that time again it’s time man and we are wasting it

[@aqueenstandsalone3954]

donald scott HALLELUJAH!

[@ezalepayne9469]

No lie i got teary eyed

[@peterwest4965]

It's not just in the States Bro in the UK we got youths stabbing up each other over meaningless stuff.

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

I hear ya. Much love my brothas!

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

Unfortunate this will never happen with today's male vocalists because half of them can't sing for shit

[@marcusa4529]

The way El Debarge and the rest of them look at Tevin Campbell when he hits that note is one of the best things about this performance. Still watching in 2021

[@pierrealex2964]

Marcus still watching 2022....These are real R&B kings......

[@Sophisticated8]

Still watching year 2022 ☮️❤️🖤💚👊🏾✊🏾👸🏾

[@lamontlowe7017]

I thought TC was out of tune. Great singers exposed him Lol.

[@sharulericks8974]

Lmao it’s really the way Usher snatched the mic.

[@justjessy0115]

Still here in 2022

[@judywinfree7041]

THIS...will never get old!❤ Who's with me in 2023?

[@maxharrison257]

Hello Judy 👋

[@judywinfree7041]

@@maxharrison257 Hello Max!

[@maxharrison257]

@@judywinfree7041 how are you doing today

[@judywinfree7041]

@@maxharrison257 Just trying to survive the heat. 😂

[@maxharrison257]

@@judywinfree7041 okay, where are you from? If I may ask

[@soblessed85]

Does anybody else hear the greatness that is Joe? My goodness. His voice...

[@m.l8613]

Mr. Joe Thomas Was and still is my favorite!!!

[@seunda]

Joe been that ngga since like 92... Most undervalued singer of my generation. I was born in 79.

[@tjgipson3149]

I was thinking the exact same thing! I didn't know he could go like that

[@MzTee72]

soblessed85 he’s the absolute bomb!

[@BCDC123]

Vocal Bible, RUNS & RANGE!!!!!

[@GetRight53TV]

Written and produced by 17 yr old Michael "D'Angelo" Archer

[@MsElisMom]

wow, didn't know that. Thought B. McKnight did

[@anthonyanderson9303]

Yup and that was him on the piano.

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

MsElisMom Nah it was D'Angelo thats him on the piano

[@highalways1]

The same DeAngelo that did brown sugar

[@feeteater6234]

Very interesting

[@moneysnappin]

The best part of this video was to see our black women being the only ones to stand up and represent for their kings.... Love yall black women much !

[@andrewhudson7092]

moneysnappin EXACTLY!!

[@pearlasabere8447]

c'mon

[@vontebrown2537]

Truth

[@user-zd8px3jc4v]

That's what I said!

[@jbl01456]

The truth man

[@nanettehenries1351]

This needs to be done again in 2023. Our black boys and men needs this.. please repeat this today.

[@Nasties-vd5gn]

We don't even have any good singers left

[@elizabethmshaie2243]

Yes. To this day it simply inspires me.

[@mzeasha2]

Who they use??? It’s about 5 of em😮

[@jefferyflood9646]

We are not actually the focal point!!

[@averybell2996]

Yes! Yes! Yes!#

[@CandieP]

This dead ass audience didn’t stop all those black Queens for standing up for these talented Black Kings. ✊🏿

[@dtbredhalf5823]

Yes they did!!!...💯✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@kennethbonney7638]

💯✔️✌🏾 , them sistas sure did!!!

[@aoutlaw1981]

Yasssssssss

[@coachjacksoninthehouse4884]

Always!!!!

[@honeydip6355]

🙌🏾

[@KanIPlay4u]

Gerald Levert vocal power unmatched! What an amazing time to be alive

[@veronicayoung1105]

Still 2nd to NONE in 2023

[@kellysmith8845]

Well put!

[@jonathanmorgan685]

He was the best at that time , one of the greatest

[@vanessafeltham1202]

Master piece very powerful!!!

[@sanchez73day36]

Not true Christopher Williams would give him a run . Vocally.

[@moniquemonique8275]

that audience DID NOT deserve them....WELL DONE Bruthas

[@MrEarla273]

FACTS! ✊🏾🔥

[@toniehall4011]

Brandy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Yo~Yo had the same type of undeserving audience a couple of years ago when they performed the remix of Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down"

[@rojo821]

THAT PART!!!

[@empressvibes1990]

All of that melanin/talent/United on one stage… they don’t know what to do with themselves! 🙌🏾💪🏾💙✊🏾

[@myasoto]

Too much talents, that crowd wasn’t used to 🙄 honestly I would’ve passed out if I was there

[@missyblanks9916]

👀Tevin commanded the respect he deserved and deserves even today. That young Simba led those voices of men❣️💪🏾 This was powerful🔥

[@kellysmith8845]

Everyone ate it up! What a phenomenal performance.

[@HD-er2cq]

Love the young Simba analogy...

[@cecemimi9304]

Yes Tevin had a beautiful voice!

[@thanfkulhart4907]

Very much so!

[@morgannalockett-ogunsola2778]

Periodt

[@Hearn201]

My man Stokley Williams is so underrated... This song is still relevant years later!!!!

[@QB42477]

wouldn't have to been the same without him

[@shaynitaburrell2086]

Yessss i always loved stokely

[@tre-babycarter5749]

Man

[@zoeiedurham8853]

Stokley is the truth!!! That's it..thats all of it!

[@wandalbrannen5181]

Stokely is a Beast, love him!

[@taiwantobias7293]

Rest in Eternal Peace to Gerald Levert, Melvin Edmonds and Dino of H-Town. This song still gives me the chill even in 2020. Powerful message

[@sabrinabutler6485]

Please don't forget Kenny Greene from Intro

[@Strength860]

RIP brothers 🙏🏾

[@elisageorge1798]

12-30-21! Brothers Gonna Work it Out!!!!

[@thejenesisb5444]

I didn't know Melvin passed away. RIP

[@InnerCityRocker]

TooK The Words And R.I.P. Sentiments RIGHT Outta My Mouth When I Saw This Video And Then INSTANTLY Realized All Those On That Stage Who Are Not With Us On Earth Anymore. But You Forgot About Kenny, Who was the lead singer from the R&B Group **Intro** Those Were FOUR UNIQUE And LEGENDARY VOICES!! 💯% ☝🏾✌🏾

[@ljr1908]

This crowd didn’t understand the greatness in front of them. There is so many legends on that stage and some that are no longer here.

[@brentduanefoster]

HUGE FACTS!!!! What’s even more sad, we haven’t seen a collaboration of this much talent SINCE!!!!

[@nanaobben5166]

Yeah pretty sad. Nice to see Salt, Spin and Pepa standing up and showing them some love though.

[@virginiabox9195]

I just wanted to respectfully comment on your comment we don't even have beautiful music like this anymore the Awesome lyrics encouraging a brother or sister life can get you down but don't let it keep you there peace

[@kellysmith8845]

Well Said

[@kordei-7839]

It’s mostly a white crowd to be honest

[@sunshinee321]

RIP TO THE LEGENDS WE LOST IN THAT GROUP!!!!

[@2012nadia]

Black excellence on that stage.. rip to gerald levert and Melvin Edmonds..

[@tcjonesedits9074]

Don't forget Dino (H-Town)

[@ImaJiveTurkey]

Also dont forget lead singer for Intro, Kenny Greene...In the green suit😇 R.i.P

[@TonyStark-ck7sm]

And Sean Levert

[@malikbennett5004]

Z cf

[@deecooper7309]

I loved me some Melvin❤❤❤😪

[@soyyo1720]

Whoever disliked this doesn't know real music. This is what R&B is supposed to sound like.

[@Dictyproductions]

+Married and Crazy Amen! Wherever you are you just start bouncing with it soo Dope

[@code187G]

They were white

[@Dictyproductions]

Hosea Santana Haha. Ladies and Gentlemen, once white , now black men united!!!

[@devinehope8606]

+Hosea Santana 😄😄😄😄 right!

[@kiarawatkins9902]

Married and Crazy it was some racist ppl that disliked it I'm sure of it

[@NoNo-ks4gg]

It's okay, go ahead and say it --- I'm Black and I'm Proud!!!

[@zionmcelroy9729]

I'm black and I'm proud

[@warreng3134]

I’m black and I’m proud

[@bd3825]

I know I am

[@xbabygirltx]

I’m black and I’m proud!! ✊🏾

[@dicedup1489]

Im black and im proud 💪🏾🖤

[@BeverlyCorbin]

I am watching in 2024 November ♥️♥️

[@opscott70]

Tevin Campbell and Levert wasn't playing any games. A great performance and message.

[@Qd322]

Joe and Stokely either

[@jorhodes8507]

Indeed

[@MJM8715]

They sure were not!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kellysmith8845]

Stokely raised his eyebrows like.. I did my part and this performance rocks!!!

[@shainaj1391]

Oh baby they were eating do you hear me ? They didn’t come to play

[@DF-wr6ws]

Things I noticed: 1. Stokley is severely underrated 2. Brian McKnight definitely knows how to ad lib at the perfect spots with the right emotion. 3. Joe was 🔥 too but it’s a shame his mic seemed to be lowered for some reason. 4. This was SUCH A 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 collaboration!!! So many legends up there 😭😭😭.

[@freshprince211]

Joe AAAAATE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@olliemoee]

@@freshprince211and left no crumbs

[@charmedp321]

If I could have any Male R&B voice from the 90s It would definitely be Stokley. He is so underrated.

[@kellysmith8845]

True

[@roxannerachel9471]

@@charmedp321 I agree!

[@jasiahsmith1115]

That damn Tevin Campbell is the TRUTH! Perfect job 👌

[@MJM8715]

Yes!

[@LAThaBarber]

Usher challenged him and got blew out the water

[@marloncopeland854]

Best one

[@kelel3443]

Tevin Campbell= Boy Whitney!

[@lilone573]

Jasiah Smith ooh yesss

[@panchris00]

Wow...I didn't know D'angelo wrote this‼️ I loooooove, looooooove, LOVE THIS‼️‼️

[@nunyabizniss3131]

The way Tevin is clapping his hands is KILL-LING my Soul 💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@parkermediagroup7247]

sugar in the tank broke the wrists

[@cajunscorpion]

ParkerMediaGroup you will NOT!!! 😂😂😂

[@kalisteau]

i was looking haha !! he was not confused anymore...

[@organiceatinggirl9497]

@@parkermediagroup7247 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheeincredibleDaisia]

😭😭😭 stop

[@reginaldoxford659]

Tevin Campbell is like thanks for coming everybody but I got this

[@ikexbankai]

Reginald Oxford seriously he killed their asses up there

[@wisdomfisher1701]

That was funny !

[@vivianroberts8316]

These guys are forever and day GREAT !!!!Luv ya much.

[@LTee313]

Tevin Campbell has one of the best voices ever !

[@bebe56713]

Right. His voice is insane.

[@mraaron81]

This needs to be rereleased today. We’re up against a fight, that many people don’t truly understand.

[@joesmall6688]

Abuse offre all

[@FireBride]

Stay strong!

[@martinlee2739]

Yeah... And we killing ourselves too

[@corylackland8377]

No doubt! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJrCo4lvj8h2oNk

[@bleedinggreennation1976]

You're crazy.we tried to wake you all up in1989

[@lawandaboutte7420]

Listening to this song February 18, 2023 and it's still very relevant. So Blessed and Proud to be BLACK and BEAUTIFUL! 🙏🏽💫♥️

[@meccapcd]

Tevin, Stokely, Gerald, Joe, and Brian DID THAT

[@jonesfredrick94]

fresh351 Yes Sir

[@verbalassassin90]

*Facts*

[@marleymarsss]

Factsssss

[@juanitacarey4058]

Add..Aaron hall... and, that was no Keith Sweat

[@DeCurtaRican]

Cem : They got s few names wrong. Raphael Sadiqe didn’t sing, his brother did.

[@taiwantobias7293]

Joe Thomas is so underrated. He never got the recognition like everyone else.

[@gregorymalone71]

Naw killa, joe was like the 90’s. That dude was and is still something else. Recognized by just your fist name u get props. No kids born after the 90’s wouldn’t know him by name but they sure do know them songs.

[@aliciag946]

R kelly tried to block his success is what Joe has said. Ironically, Kelly, Joe and Aaron Hall follow each other on the song. Aaron said R Kelly tried to be him and Kelly tried to block Joe.

[@aprilbarnette7070]

Right

[@darylshackelford3673]

Joe will always be underrated. Dude'e been putting out quality shit since 92-93.

[@flex5752]

Yes he do

[@UpwriteSolutions]

This song still gives me goosebumps. Black men positive and lifting each other. There's nothing like it!

[@bleedinggreennation1976]

It's just a song

[@cajunbeauty8386]

I thought I was the only one!

[@sharmellaivey1960]

Yessssss

[@kgizzle5998]

@@bleedinggreennation1976 no it's not just a song that's how I know you from the caves saying that won't you go somewhere else clown

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@janicejohnson7478]

Yes, I am watching these legends in 2024. It does my heart good, to.see these black men loving on each other

[@BarbaraAnnHenderson]

Miss him, Gerald put the icing on the Cake!!!!

[@leggs4113]

Usher was not about to miss his part. You see how he grabbed that mic 💀💀💀😂😂😂

[@zionmcelroy9729]

Right.😂😭 He made the best out of his part 😂😂

[@larhondaburchett3271]

Bruhhhhh!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm WEEAAAKKKK!!

[@lateshiachilds3640]

Lol....he sure wasnt I love that part and Tevin Campbell

[@selfintrest332]

@@lateshiachilds3640 yea Kevin Campbell singin ass tried to jump over top of usher at the end of the song lol he succeeded

[@GoldenGraham25]

😂😂 This is funny since the last video I ever saw of Usher was at the SoSoDef Reunion😂 He held the mic to the crowd THE ENITRE PERFORMANCE. I was so mad. I was so ready for him to sing the hell out of Nice and Slow. 🤷😂

[@CreaseChannel]

Brian Mcknight last part: "Yourrrr dreaaams!!!!!!!!!!!" Me:*throws shoe at the phone.** "you better sing that sht!!!!"

[@levaranderson4187]

You COGIC. lol

[@ClmB4me]

Yas!!! Lol

[@christinafarr884]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Pugetwitch]

Ok they ain't easy, grab what you know

[@Heirllionaire]

Lol “threw SHOE at the Phone”

[@blessedqueen884]

I dedicate this song to the hundreds of young black men who have lost their lives due to police brutality. Rest in peace Trayvon, Alton, Oscar, Freddie, etc., I pray for your families. And although we live in a world of pain and injustice. Youre cries were heard. Police may feel they have gotten over but God still has the final say. Black lives matter 💋 💘

[@ransavage4194]

Blessed Queen We need this in 2016. They started this idea cause in 90s black men were killing black men and the idea of uniting we can stop a lot of stuff from black on black crime to police brutality and upbringing our torn down communities...a lot of brothers were slain by the hands of another black man.

[@lyndajay4407]

Wow, not only will there never be singers like this again, but award shows.

[@dr.lorianne]

Tevin can really sing. El Debarge is a treasure!

[@stormymoore7408]

I love Stokley's from Mint Condition voice. Very unique.🎙🎶🎙🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@CordsOfHusbandry]

I agree

[@John-ef8zf]

For real I had to look him up after hearing him

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@Karl671]

@@CordsOfHusbandry yes

[@tamaramoton9406]

@@John-ef8zf you had to look him up?😧

[@SprayWayCustoms]

We couldn't do this today mainly because there's not enough r&b talent .....how many people would be on the stage? Maybe one or two....if that many.....I love this song and unity!!!!

[@faithburns4891]

Facts

[@ciaranmoran803]

That is hilarious. There is no talent today. Look at the lead tevin. Fuckin raw talent

[@sxy307280]

SprayWayCustoms Actually, a lot of the original singers are still alive and we have a lot of new, great talented singers as well. So, yes we could and should do this again, especially in these tragic times right now.

[@kevinwoodley3886]

That’s just dumb if you really believe there’s not enough R&B artist to do this.!

[@ericasmithson6522]

Ciaran Moran ..agreed. boyz II Men, brian, usher, rude boys, joe..truly awesome. None can beat them till today. Just an honest speaking. Hope its not too loud 🤗🤗

[@SheedMack88]

It’s 2024 and it’s been LONG Enough… PLEASE BRING BACK 90’s R&B!!

[@danadior620]

Tevin was like don't worry y'all I got all the high notes.👏👏👏

[@judyjackson4692]

Ok! 😂😂😂

[@sassygreen5024]

AND DIDNTHEM...

[@wydalethomas1533]

He came in like choir boy off the Five Heart Beats

[@marissacallender1040]

😅🤣😂you got that right

[@SmoothCrmnl80]

The way El Debarge turned to look at Tevin when he hit that high note..🤣🤣

[@MoniMon8thWonder]

I love how low-key D'Angelo was on this project. Just playing the piano, and singing background vocals. Virtually unknown at the time, he and his brother Luther wrote this song. What an amazing feat to be able to pull all of these powerhouse black male voices together for such an empowering anthem!

[@Karl671]

I know

[@deniseoatman8748]

Amen

[@BeastNationXIV]

He came in on the mic for a sec to do some riffs, but it seems like his mic was off. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@clarklarewjones]

Wow, just learning this, but the arrangement is very D’Angelo

[@anthonythurman1658]

@@clarklarewjones yup he was a beast

[@dolodinero2778]

Tevin is so slept on vocally. That mane range

[@Barnett0836]

Thank all of you for the great music, the lyrics and passion behind soulful music is the best. It was a big part of my child hood growing up. It was the escape I needed, It brings so many memories. Thank you all for your music. I can't appreciate these fellas enough.

[@Gamerdude-eb6tt]

Who’s listening in 2019?

[@zionmcelroy9729]

Right here

[@MJM8715]

🤗

[@rosamariadesousa912]

Love It!😘😍💕💕

[@cherylharrison5785]

October 2019- just listened to the live version (AMA awards) and the in studio version.Another forever song💖

[@WD-ti5cn]

Every day! This was a song of hope when the media was showing us as a negative group of people! “Your dreams ain’t easy, but just stick by your plan”

[@ceezus5295]

man that crowd did'nt deserve that performance. much love

[@Creepsquad1179]

+cee zus They didn't. Sad how something positive is being presented before them, they don't like it.

[@markfrank5937]

Truest shit I've read all day. Smh....

[@RockWithYu]

Word up! That is the deadest crowd I've ever seen.

[@JbaIenic]

I don't what they felt but I felt it in 2019!

[@lenhalz8086]

the TV audience knew what it was though

[@youneedtohearthis9781]

This song always bring me to tears. This song came out when I was a teen. I didn't have any kids then. Now, I have a 16 year old son that means so much to me. I see the strength in unity when strong men come together.

[@charitybee6774]

I too am crying hearing this

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I hear you're on that I was just a little bit older than you at the time I believe I was 21 just out on my own just in my own apartment and I remember the song on the radio and I went out and I bought the single. I was having a bit of a hard time adjusting to you know being an adult paying my own bills and such and it really helped me the song . It's a great collection of guys and it's a great song too but this is always serve me so well anytime in my life I've had a bit of a hard time I'll usually throw this on listen to it a few times and I remember what you need to do. We could definitely use a bit of unity right now 2021

[@WhatsCookingTime]

And you know what yeah it will make me tear up too. Just listen to the song and I feel that everything is right in the world you know. Anyway God bless

[@sergiohouse]

Gerald Levert voice, can’t even explain it, so amazing.

[@cocop9296]

All them KINGS up there singing ✊✊

[@calenajackson8772]

This will probably never happen again 😔

[@mikewithamic5984]

I was today years old when I found out D'Angelo wrote this incredible song. What an immense talent!

[@elizabethmshaie2243]

Truly immense 😊

[@MackTN74]

Tevin did so many high-powered runs that many of the others needed track shoes just to keep up...Tevin, Gerald, Stokely and Brian casually slayed the muthaf@ckin GAME on this song!!! Can’t love this enough!!! 🤯

[@tracenaspringfield2617]

😂😂😂😂

[@torriej411]

Hell yeah and it looked effortless. 😆

[@antisocialrevenge]

D Will I’m glad you caught it

[@FnIggnent]

Joe killed that shit lol

[@nicholasmassengale8649]

Don't you dare ignore the greatness that is Joe Thomas lol

[@odesta]

This Will Never Get Old ☺️🌻💕🌹💜🙏

[@BO1980ful]

Yes.

[@odesta]

Never Get Old

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Never ever ❤❤❤

[@songster03]

Joe is a beast and does not get enough recognition to me! That riff going into the hook!?? Sweet baby Jesus! 3:10

[@ladennayoung2939]

He did it with ease, like that's all y'all got for me? Lol.

[@aderiusscott2220]

Yeaaaasss!!

[@quentinuluilakeba9027]

My favourite part of the song

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Yes, we ❤️ our Joe.

[@kioniadawkins]

Yesssssss i love it everytime i hear his part!

[@killakam612]

El's face is priceless when Tevin hit that nite

[@waltlikka]

I never noticed that. He looked at Tevin like, "DAYUM!!!"

[@oliviarainbow2355]

I thought I was the only one that saw this!

[@kellysmith8845]

Kinda cool. He proceeded to dance in a really cute way thereafter and smiled big time.

[@bu2fulsoul]

El looked at Tevin like "dayuum boy!" 😂

[@rosiewilliams737]

DFSdiva did y’all see how debarge looked at tevin I was to tickled he sang that part.

[@shaeyager8165]

🤣

[@rhondaherring5508]

😂😂😂

[@annishab5597]

Geeze, Lord bring back these times when we were united as one. Gives me goosebumps every time i listen to this, and it's 2023.This is when music was music!! Soo good makes me tear up😢 amazing men! 👏

[@jalessabragg3230]

THERE IS TOOOOOOO MUUUUUUCCCCHHHH MELANIN ON THIS STAGE! I hope every young man hears this song and get their life in order! When I have a son I will be sure to play this everyday. This song is so inspirational! Black men y’all are loved by black women! Love yourself too! God bless every black man in the world

[@toniehall4011]

👑🤜🏾💯🤛🏾❣️

[@MrR4ge89]

Dang spoken like a true queen! May God bless you as well. Much love🙏🏾💪🏾

[@lorraineflynn2227]

I agree every African boy and man should hear this. Men please make sure your son's hear this. Make it a tradition every year play the song starting from age 5 and when they have a son let them do the same Let's us make it a BMU tradition.

[@niceasf7038]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MidlifeCrisis-TV]

Man...where have all the black singers gone in 2019? 😢

[@jeromeb4396]

Tjay 000 I agree but Usher is the real deal.

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

@@jeromeb4396 Gallant sound 1000x better than usher!! Plus usher is a sucker.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@Tjay 000 I love Usher he is still true R&B, there are some dope male singers they very underrated Anderson Paak, Miguel, Lucky Daye, Ro James, John Legend, and etc.

[@taylorcribb6193]

Johnny Gill, joe , Brian McKnight still have some somewhat recent albums but overall most RnB is gone :( and yo usher is a dang beast 😂 what you talking bout

[@Phillygoat1983]

@@jeromeb4396 Usher was on this video he a true R&B artist

[@reggietjevans]

Gerald and Tevin was SANGIN! Whew if they woulda gave Stokley some more ad libs then I wouldn't have known what to do lol

[@bluerealmwonder9615]

True!

[@aqueenstandsalone3954]

Reginald Evans 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@bu2fulsoul]

Brian McKnight too

[@robertbibbs6585]

Stokley be killing it,& been killing it,U gotta go see the cat live if u haven't

[@bgvideo100]

Joe too!

[@Legend0588]

Tevin Campbell's voice always stands out so much to me. Every time I hear this song. Amazing talent! Love this song!

[@kellysmith8845]

Agreed. He carried a great deal in this performance. Proud!

[@blazee3895]

He was the male version of Whitney!

[@latoyahawkins7229]

He, Stokely and Gerald stand out. The 90s was just great music...I still love this song

[@hopeburks8940]

Tevin please come back, brother you can sing, God bless your heart.

[@johnwhitescarver829]

My man Stokley always 🔥 and Tevin.... Well he was a seperate universe🔥🔥

[@shortydowop6534]

The way Brian McKnight, Tevin Campbell, Gerald LeVert, Joe, and the others slayed on this song is still hitting in 2022!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonygraves9039]

Stokely and Aaron hall too

[@chazzcollab]

Tevin????

[@PurpleLambProject]

Love this song, the audience did not deserve this stage of greatness. These brothers were singing their heart out about a positive vib and they just sat there; glad the ladies supported. So respectful and a great example of the talent and message. 2024 still loving it and introduce it to my youngest grandson.

[@nowritersblockhere5482]

Tevin Campbell was the male version of Whitney Houston, vocally. His voice is powerful.

[@christineb7304]

OMG! I agree

[@JaySmith-mz7vg]

Lol I don't know how people hear him and don't hear Aretha Franklin because that's who he sounded like in this perfomance. He definitely had Whitney mannerisms and runs but his upper register is Aretha

[@jlv3x]

He hit that one note and El DeBarge turned around and looked like "oh we going there with these vocals"!!!

[@donnabrown3389]

@@jlv3x Ikr....

[@cindirudolph8290]

Tevin and my brothers took us to church

[@medboy78]

The saddest thing is that you will likely not see this type of collaboration again with today's R&B singers because a majority of them are more into themselves.

[@Agirlzfavoritethingz74]

I agree

[@yvettesissom2613]

They dont have that kind of talent these days.

[@KemaB1030]

medboy78 🙌🏽

[@zwijac]

I noticed right away how the dudes in this video were dressed. They all looked fantastic and are dressed so respectable and cool. Imagine the 40 most popular singers of 2019 on stage together. I cringe at how they would be dressed and what they would look like.

[@nuknuknuk111]

Joseph and Jessica Zwijac it would be one big junkie convention

[@athletemhudock]

The most talent EVER assembled on a single stage.

[@kellysmith8845]

Agreed

[@chemberlygee7128]

People don’t realize how monumental this is! Beautiful message and unity!

[@ashleyoya]

That Tevin Campbell is something else ! Them vocals 💗💗

[@EnChristosEime4life]

I have to admit, this was a proud moment in music. I actually remembered when this aired. I was so excited. They really need to bring this song back and have is sung with these artist as well as new just to see how it would sound. They could change it a little, but not much. That would be great. They can air it again on the American Music Awards show. If they cut this as a single, it could go towards charity for at risk youth, not just black, but in general. That would be awesome.

[@vick81361]

P

[@lindellkent3222]

I

[@Yaqub1975]

EnChristosEime4life That was a great timee

[@stonedog238]

Y. Amir I disagree that this was a great time. This was 95, white people were really not feeling black men. This was the year the OJ trial concluded.

[@celestecrenshaw3204]

I agree but several of them have died, it will still be great if they did again with new artists. make me cry every time I see them together like this. it actually gives me hope for our,young black,men.

[@queensmith8265]

Tevin Campbell voice is the Truth

[@jai1773]

I must say, Tevin Campbell was a powerhouse on this track. All of them are legends in their own right. It was great to see them unite and send out this message.❤️❤️❤️

[@ListenToLeon]

It's wild that this song was the world's introduction to D'Angelo. He wrote the song but at the time he was an unknown compared to all of the star power on that stage.

[@NfiniteNaledge503]

Yep, and that’s him on the piano.

[@GadsonProductionCo]

​@@NfiniteNaledge503 i thought so

[@brandonlovessports1866]

And he sang and played piano on here too

[@ThatGirlJD]

Wow I didn't know that! I loved this song. I we used to sing it all the time when it came out.

[@BeastNationXIV]

And then when his parts came up, his mic wasn't working. Smh

[@adailydaughter6196]

🙂... I imagine most of these guys grew up in church and something like this feels familiar and beautiful. Every one of them is a great singer.

[@andrewstaples8677]

Most of them did started singing in their church choir

[@jdfodio]

This is what's missing in today's soulless and Spiritless R&B singers. Psalms 133:1-3 A song for the ascent to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony! For harmony is as precious as the fragrant anointing oil that was poured over Aaron's head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe. Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life forevermore.

[@kellysmith8845]

Well said

[@thefarmingnutritionist4702]

Honestly, that was the secret sauce back then. Almost all of them started off in church choirs. That's why so many had soul back then.

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

You know Brian McKnight did, he looked like a choir director with his back to the audience and directing the singers lol

[@laceybhair703]

Noticed how no one would stand except black entertainers ..mmmm 🤬pitiful...

[@johnwill8]

Right!!!😏

[@michellechavious2163]

I would have stood up and clap it was great and still is I listen to it every night cuz I love my Melvin and Kevon to.

[@aliciag946]

That audience didn't know what they had up there!

[@moeb8305]

I was a senior in HS when this came out...and as a young blk boy.... this song was the "coming-of-age" song that i needed at that critical transition time in my life.. and almost 30 yrs later this song still touches me in a special place... I appreciate all of these brothas for creating such a masterpiece

[@lakeishadraine1219]

Usher was ready for that lil part 😂😂

[@devyngreen4319]

Lakeisha Draine man I could see him preparing for it in his eyes 😂😂😂

[@verbalassassin90]

*he wasn't prepared for Tevin though lol*

[@ElleMS-14]

LMAO!!!!! He grabbed that mic so fast hahaha, gotta love him

[@MBE_KB]

Lmaooo ongg😂

[@mica2sweet1]

I laughed so hard at this comment lol! He sung that lil part his own way! I liked it. I’m glad he did it his way and didn’t try to sing it just like R. Kelly. I see he had to fill in for him. I love this song and all of the guys were great!

[@SelfCenteredCafepretdva]

I don't care how many times I see this it still moves me!!! All this chocolate goodness Tevin, B. McKnight, Stokely, Joe, DeBarge, Levert......so proud to be BLACK!!!!

[@dereksutton8654]

💯💯💯

[@kellysmith8845]

Awesome performance. Well done!!!

[@marvingibbs4715]

Lil usher

[@niceasf7038]

Not Brian McKnight 😭

[@myfaithlove9393]

Say loud girl ❤️👍 Chocolate goodness 💯❤️ 🔥

[@rainonariver]

This moment in music history was more important than a lot of people realize! So many great voices here omg they sound heavenly.

[@desireeummuna5565]

Grateful to have been part of the era when this masterpiece was created. Still listening in 2024. Every young man should listen to this song

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

The amount of RIP's in this is sad (Dino - H-town, Gerald & Sean - Levert, Melvin Edmonds - After 7, Kenny Greene - Intro(Italian Flag \i think Green suit next to D'angelo on piano)

[@susanfarrell6359]

So proud make me want to cry powerful

[@delightful75]

Seriously it’s sad

[@aliciag946]

Yes Kenny G Love Green was next to D'angelo in the green suit and in the video for the song he was also but his hair was bleached blonde on top.

[@cupcakejonez7923]

Gerald's death laid me out all day the day he transitioned...only 40. He & the others are in a far better place.😞😔😖😭😲

[@RodrickColbert]

@@cupcakejonez7923 very sad and ironic that both Sean and Gerald have passed but their daddy, Eddie is still alive and singing those classic Ojays' hits!

[@purple9rain]

Everytime I think of Tevin Campbell's voice and talent, I daydream a bit about what we the world didn't witness of his gift in his prime.

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

I totally agree. Tevin never got the care and caring he deserved to showcase his natural talent; such a shame.

[@disdathit]

What y'all mean, he was the man back then

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@lakanjalaroberts8278]

No egos, just United to sing a message! Love it

[@alicebrown1108]

Oh there were ego’s, why do you think R Kelly wasn’t there. They kept their egos in check and delivered a stellar performance.

[@koolbree2e]

Look at how we were compared to how we are today. It crazy how over time we have lost our way. This song is amazing and it is crazy to hear this and see the number of black men that came together.

[@tracibarnett2058]

Queen Latifah looks exactly the same in 2019

[@darnellpervisknox5239]

Who is the woman next to her?

[@schoolboy5281]

She ain't let no man stress her out

[@aliciag946]

@@darnellpervisknox5239 Country singer Lori Morgan.... Lord, why do I know that 🤣

[@mr.consistent5463]

She look great

[@pixxielonjiot9949]

And 2021

[@thomasbanks4849]

Man... just a reminder of what real RnB artists with talent and no auto tune sound like. Thank God I grew up in this era. I really don't think people realize how powerful this song is. This is definitely one of the songs that had a huge impact on me becoming a young man. Doubt we will ever see or hear anything like this again.🎤🎶✊🏾 Bt the way Usher filled in for R. Kelly part 😉

[@aprilsharice3904]

Yes!!! I grew up in 80s and 90s. We were so lucky to experience these amazing artists🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@kellysmith8845]

Raw talent. A whole different area-amazing.

[@mzpremadonna]

Do you know Why didn’t r. Kelly show up? I’m just curious

[@elizabethmshaie2243]

Exactly

[@leggs4113]

Tevin hit that note @2:05 and shook er body. They were not ready. Y’all see how they looked at him. Gone head boy show out! We see you.

[@meek2312]

They were not prepared 🤯🙌🏿

[@str8flyness23]

And that run Tevin did at 3:53.....🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@obukohwoidiga2967]

June, 2023, Still can’t get enough of this song. So much love and unity amongst black Brothers. Super great song anytime any-day ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leggs4113]

Brian McKnight directing like it’s a church choir. You betta go boy!

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I'm not a black man.. see profile picture. Lol. But I remember when the song was new this has got me through hard times over the years I was really young when this came out just out on my own just moved out into the real world. It's I don't give up song Don't give up on your dreams. I'm so thankful to these guys and to those who put the music together.. always special to me anytime I'm feeling a bit lost and I might not be it would be climb in the ranks the way I want I play this a bunch of times and everything seems to smooth out recharge

[@aprilwoods6929]

Yes. it's an uplifting song for anyone. Thank you for recognizing that. Best of luck to you!

[@dhatchick22196]

TEVIN ATE EVERYONE ON THAT STAGE UP

[@derrickcarson2560]

Can’t say that Gerald levert did his thing. His voice brought that balance to tevin Campbell part. Gerald voice brought a more mature blend. I thought Gerald was about to go to church on them.....lol. The run that joe did was nice

[@MJM8715]

Tevin, Joe and Gerald were standouts!! Too bad they turned Chris Williams mike off - he can blow too!!👊🏾

[@johnwill8]

@@derrickcarson2560 Absolutely,... Lol... Gerald DID go to Church on them!!! Priceless...

[@christinafarr884]

It was El Debarge's reaction to Tevin, you better sing boy

[@jclef614]

He did...lol Effortlessly too...lol

[@velmabrown5698]

I send this video to all my grandsons and sons to remind them it’s not easy but you can make it.believe in yourself God and yourself

[@jarvisdubose8157]

Joe got that voice!! But Stokely, and Brian got those vocals too. 90s music was definitely the best

[@karenkane3973]

Those voices had a special kind of melody in the 90's. Mario's voice has it too

[@elisageorge1798]

80's! 90's is a sequence to the 80's..

[@pierrealex2964]

FACTS still in 2022

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

All of them I love it

[@arcayalove2526]

I’m glad I’m not the only big fan of Stokely’s & Joe’s voices. Man!! They have range!!!!

[@boucoupthick504]

Man I love this song!!! They need to have all the original singers on for the BET Awards and redo the song!!!

[@nigahiganumber1dfjef]

Agreed!!

[@hollow5600]

Sooo agree

[@ashleyoya]

boucoupthick504 yes but Gerald Levert has passed😞

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

boucoupthick504 Write them! Time to do it before anymore get too old or pass! Great idea write BET!

[@dreab92]

Yeah even though some of them gone

[@jessicabryant4759]

Tevin shocked the hell outta Debarge at 2:07 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TRACY1980BLACK]

😂😂😂

[@Mochahontas091]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alexanderson618]

Lol

[@corylackland8377]

Lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJrCo4lvj8h2oNk

[@shirleykitchens5878]

I know. He was like "Damn dude. We here ya. Calm down." That was hilarious. 😀😁😄