Commissioned moment with the group 112

Hanging out with the group "112" after their show here in Detroit 1-18-14 @ the Music Hall. These guys are the real deal when it comes to anybody else sounding like "Commissioned." Parkes Steward the writer of many of their hits is singing with them while I record.

[@thelmalee4620]

May God repair their relationship as Brothers. It is so much more than singing. May God bless each one of them and as a unit God gifted with the ability to inspire others through their singing.

[@leroyjr9]

Amen

[@JamaalABivens]

Mike has an AMAZING ear to remember all those correct pitches. These fellas harmonize SO well with one another. This was a joy to watch. Daron with the bass! lol.

[@suchaneffnlady]

Okaaaayyyy

[@alonzotanner1226]

Agreed my dude. I used to think Daron had the best voice but though Daron has a fantastic voice, he only has the most versatile voice. He has a great tone and can sing the most octaves or at least has shown a clear skill to do that. Mike, even though he hasn't shown the level of versatility as Daron (To me) has the best natural singing tone. A nice solid deep baritone to really do great leads and solidify the harmonies from the bottom end of the sound. They clearly never used him enough until at least the Part III album when he sang "Missing You" which i think is his signature song.

[@piscespisces6]

112 is one of the most underrated R&B groups of all time. This was absolutely beautiful and they look so happy!!!

[@BlaydeAlabama]

Now they are divided. Need to watch this again

[@ipittythefool79]

Not underrated at all.. They get their props..

[@Dougie19xx]

WHY CAN'T THEY JUST STAY TOGETHER??!!!! 😭😭😭😭❤

[@BlaydeAlabama]

They should watch this

[@jayla8301]

Please have 112 do a tribute to Commissioned on something! Stellars, BET HONORS, soul train awards, something!!

[@ambervantrece2]

Yes

[@reefahall8098]

AGREED‼️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@phillyvoodoo]

Absolutely

[@returnofthemack8347]

Mike is a beast with an incredible ear and voice.

[@JamesErvinBerry]

Parkes Stewart is probably one of the most under rated people IN gospel music!

[@ronramseyeveryone]

Facts....dam I'm three years years late lol

[@christopherleewilliams33]

Thas facts!

[@RTDavis0503]

Give him his flowers

[@Bigdaddy27703]

I have a new respect for 112.

[@dextrusdalabassistan]

Same here!

[@andremcelroy1888]

All the great groups pay HOMAGE to COMMISSIONED. 112, Boys 2 Men...I can go on and on. Thanks 112 for all the love.

[@neetrab]

I love that I accidentally found this video and I love that they gave a small tribute-like to the best group that ever harmonized (commissioned) I remember and still sing all those songs from yrs ago. I hope all of commissioned (old and new) saw this somehow.

[@WelcomeToTiffineys]

Commissioned! My favorite group of all time! 112 did an awesome job! I love me some Parkes Stewart too! This was an absolute treat to watch! ;-)

[@iAmDrQuin]

On God I got CHILLS!!! ❄⛄These harmonies are SIIIICK. 😭😭

[@HgrGar]

112 is one of the best and most underrated groups that the industry has seen... They patterned their vocal styles after the smoothness/harmonies/melodies of Commissioned, Take 6 and Boyz To Men coupled with the soulfulness of Jodeci, Slim = Babyface/El Debarge/Raphael Sadiq Q = Freddie Jackson Mike = Michael McDonald Daron = Stevie Wonder... They're so versatile/dynamic and can go across the board with the different genres of music (as you can see), Their first album is and always will be a gem, they have the tightest harmony around (Outside of Boyz To Men and Take 6)!!!

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

I remember those days. It was a pleasure singing with my brothers. Strange Land was practiced by Me, Mike, Daron, and Slim at the time. :-)

[@TimDavisThaTycoon]

Omg are you Q from 112? I love y'all music! I can't even think of a favorite album by y'all cuz y'all harmony and music styles are amazing and on top of that y'all did a cover version of my favorite gospel group of all time! I love y'all!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@m3productions565]

No this Is Reginald Finley, an original member of Forte who probably would've been in 112 if he wasn't enrolled in the Army.💯

[@reefahall8098]

How they just start harmony mid finding their notes...MY GOODNESS ‼️

[@thomashester2]

Nah I didn't know 112 was this talented. Crazy 0:00 Intro 1:06 Cry On 2:01 Parker Stewart

[@DirectorLOOSESKREWZ]

112 has great harmony & melodies. They sound great together which is y they should come back out with their 6th studio album.

[@CuteLifeonaBudget]

+KevOnStage needs to see this cuz he says Slim can't sing. 🤦‍♂️ I was just listening to They Must Know and Ordinary Just Won't Do...Saaaaang yall! They need an Unsung episode. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Who doesn't love Commissioned? Crazy people.

[@CuteLifeonaBudget]

I know I'm all over 😂

[@HgrGar]

Cute Life on a Budget Slim is a beast (especially live).

[@Mr88karats]

The thing he don't understand is that Slim can very well sing, but he may not like his tone of voice, but just because you don't like his tone doesn't mean he can't sing. A lot of people said the same thing about JT's tone, but we all know he can sing as well.

[@gregmitchell5044]

I been saying commissioned need an unsung they playing them cats

[@rashodbest612]

Slim sing most of the high notes just like Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men and JoJo from Jodeci Slim can sang much respect to this group

[@gwoodsgladys]

Please guys remember this time. You have a unbreakable bond no matter what differences you. Remember your roots.

[@ladyarh7778]

112 the best hands down........ Their music takes me back.... man, I love it...

[@kosoul2k11]

You can feel the joy these guys get singing together. Its a powerful moment and im glad its on video!! :-) from @2:09 Gave me life

[@Mr.Scripture]

I feel you. 2:22 got me. He said "Your faintest cry, Jesus is gonna hearrrrr" lol I enjoyed this video

[@kosoul2k11]

Jeff Williams Facts lolz

[@kosoul2k11]

Jeff Williams Facts lolz I gotta learn this song

[@ambervantrece2]

Them boys know they can sang

[@ernestenoch6436]

Parkes Stewart wrote with Mitchell Jones they collabed on a lot of jams👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 112 is cold!!!!

[@HgrGar]

Ernest Enoch Go back and type video explosion 112 and see how they killed Cry On back then.

[@alawson1]

This video has me hyped! These men are so talented!!!! I miss real artists like them!

[@lavanit19]

This makes me smile!!

[@sashadimetries1258]

2022 and no one sings like them 😢

[@alonzotanner1226]

Damn I love 112. And they did "Cry On" the best. Way better than Silk. Commissioned is great though. Ya know how they say "Without Jodeci there'd be no Dru Hill"? Well, maybe without Commissioned there'd be no 112. These southern kats take it to church unlike many these days. Wish they'd come out with another album it's been 11 years, man!

[@HgrGar]

I definitely agree with you on that... Not too many groups can do it like 112!!!

[@alonzotanner1226]

+Samora Rolle I'm sayin! These guys really take it to church but have the smoothness that mainstream brings too. I just don't get why they haven't put a new album in over 10 years. They're gonna get too old after awhile. They're still young and great to put more music out. I'm antsy for more 112.

[@HgrGar]

Lon Tanner 112 is a megatalented group that should've gotten more props than they did... They'll shut down a lot of groups with their vocal talent and perfect harmony... I'm waiting on a new album also!!!

[@23shaquanda]

What artist sings cry on

[@kjeneen79]

They are singing all Commissioned songs in this video. ​@23shaquanda

[@strauqq1]

Man, these guys are talented! It's a joy to watch this.

[@al9hcb3]

If it aint boyz 2 men cant no other group touch 112 hands down

[@HgrGar]

I definitely agree, 112 is a baby Boyz to Men.

[@Mobyte]

Dru Hill....

[@SonSolo]

Where's the lie? All facts 💯

[@RTDavis0503]

Plenty in gospel. But in R and B I'll say Silk

[@NaughtyBwoi]

Rodney Davis silk is way too good. And I say this as 112 fan.

[@elujordan7049]

These dudes=G.O.A.T status! Legendary💯💯💯

[@disgurluvsmuzik]

Yessss!!! Harmony on point and they signing Commissioned too.

[@missnene8339]

Grew up listening to Commissioned! Love it!

[@sheenaj1977]

Mannnnn....God just smiled. This touched my soul

[@lhm8969]

🤔

[@lateshiachilds3640]

They are amazing I love their voices, boyz II Men is my top favorite and then 112.

[@Kingdom4Real]

I didn't care too much for 112 until their bought their 1st album and they are legit one the top 3-5 RnB groups of the 90's because all 4 members can not only sang But they all have the best chemistry I've heard in a long while, Dru Hill is right there along with Boys 2 men

[@HgrGar]

Kingdom4Real I agree with everything you said, 112 is so dynamic/versatile with insane harmony and artistry... All of them have distinct/unique voices and go across the board with genre of music!!!

[@artofunk]

Awwww man oh man oh man!!!! The memories this has brought... hey Parkes!!! Wasssup

[@shaylarussell4065]

Omg this is 112 singing commissioned ❤️❤️❤️this video says alot

[@atlstephens4688]

Truly amazing singers! Hands down, my favorite male R&B group of all time

[@prettiegyrl99]

My fav Commissioned song!!!! Weepin’ may endureth for the night, but joy comes in the morning time!!!

[@bpreal7]

how can people possibly say jagged edge better than them

[@HgrGar]

bpreal7 Agreed to the tenth power.

[@Mrmoore727]

bpreal7 I think more so better material but as far as harmonies nah not at all after seeing this.

[@HgrGar]

Not even better material, their material after Hard album was garbage.

[@HgrGar]

bpreal7 the argument should be 112 and Dru Hill not Jagged Edge.

[@TheAnointedSinger]

bpreal7 I really do not know!!! NOT true :-(

[@lenhalz8086]

Commissioned influence so many groups, gospel and RnB

[@MsFleurPretty]

One of my favorite Commissioned songs "Cry On"

[@SantiagoFirm]

Thank you .. Healing and Powerful.

[@NickNieves112]

I love that this is all happening backstage (112 serenading Commissioned as fanboys) as Dru Hill is performing "We're Not Making Love" on stage lol. Classics in the foreground and background.

[@juniorh4775]

This is pure 🔥 The way they remembered and reminded each other of the harmony from when they were teens, the syncronization and joy!! Reminds me of when me and my friends used to sing in the halls of our school and after school on the train!! 🔥 So sad they had that major fallout, hope God repairs it somehow

[@ashonpar3]

I have rewind the part at 2:16 to many time already..the Man hit that

[@ladydemon41]

Beautiful

[@ambervantrece2]

You can tell those boys grew up sang in the church

[@rashodbest2650]

Great Renditions of Commissioned songs 112

[@Sher7725_]

2:22-2:30 CLAWD HAVE MERCY!!!!

[@HgrGar]

Khibraggs Go back and type in video explosion 112 and see how they killed Cry On back then.

[@imscottanthony1]

wow....Commissioned influenced so many

[@lhm8969]

Influenced them to sing about???!!! Wow

[@christinagraham2915]

Yes they did

[@dorothytaylor3190]

Oh wow I've never heard of this group before. Smooth sound!!!👍

[@Bre-dm8go]

Question how old r u if u don't mind me askn

[@dorothytaylor3190]

In my 60's 😊

[@dorothytaylor3190]

I'm a fan of Commissioned but never heard of the group 112

[@priscillalopez563]

WOWWWWWWW Y'ALL DID THAT!!! #COMMISSIONED

[@alonzotanner1226]

Man! I didn't know that was Parkes singin those adlibs. I thought that was Daron at first lol. He's got a voice! Wow. Surprised he never replaced anyone in Commissioned or was in commissioned, period. Cry on, Clean Heart, and Charge It To My Head are my favorite Commissioned tunes.

[@Brandon0302]

Me too lol

[@Teddybreezy]

All great songs. Strange Land, They Must Know and Dare to Believe are mine.

[@Bre-dm8go]

I knew they was good but didn't know it was on this level

[@MsFleurPretty]

They killed it!

[@shanshineervin525]

my fav group ever

[@ShiekaG]

This is the first time I've heard Mike sing lol!

[@HgrGar]

Shieka G Whaaat??? Mike brings that first Sunday at church in the red clay flavor to the group.

[@ShiekaG]

Samora Rolle I feel so bad that I've been sleeping on him for so long! After watching this I was trying to find videos with him leading a verse or trying to figure out why I never noticed his unique voice lol!!

[@HgrGar]

Player, Missing You, I Can't Believe, You Are The Only One (Interlude), Funny Feelings, Only You (Slow Version), What The Hell Do You Want and We Gon' Be Alright... Just to name a few, all of them have such unique voices though but Mike has the most soulful voice!!!

[@ShiekaG]

Samora Rolle I'm here for it and will listen to each song you named! Thank you!!

[@TuneMyEars]

Shieka G mike killed it on missing you track

[@phillipeuring8602]

Gotta pay homage to Commissioned one day Stellar & BET Awards & these guys will be numero uno on the list of artists. Gotta get Take 6 too which will be even more difficult bc no group is on that level vocally accept maybe Accent. Commissioned is overdue there's for real....

[@vanellesmith4598]

I love them so much.

[@christophergarcia225]

so amazing

[@thesuperbeauty]

LOVE Y'ALL 112 I MISS YOU GUYS. ALL OF YOU ARE VERY TALENTED

[@creaholbdy1014]

My favorite group❤

[@user-oq5yr1kp1d]

I used to love this song back then . I was looking for their album but couldn’t find it

[@craigwilliams7694]

Love this!

[@Brandon0302]

this made me so happy 112

[@toomuchfourU]

Basically they made their careers off of sounding like Gospel singers but these new people don't wanna recognize that if you want REAL soul and sanging you gotta listen to gospel. Most gospel singers will run rings around any secular one. But we so confused we trying to mimic them all the while they mimicking us.

[@HgrGar]

112 is equally rooted in gospel as well as R&B, they've never disrespected the art of gospel music... If anything, they've always paid homage to it!!!

[@toomuchfourU]

Samora Rolle Never said they didn't. I'm just saying people bash gospel music and singers but they take from us all the time to make their music sound like something

[@ertfgghhhh]

I agree.

[@maccool292]

Wow those guys and sing that,😮 they got my vote if they can send some commission

[@shenitarandolph4930]

I love me some 112. I miss that music

[@24ktgld00]

I wish for one night they, rnb artist, would come back home...112, guy, kc, jojo, Aaron hall, Brian McKnight, faith, etc

[@asst.pastortiwanabernathy3043]

So much talent great ability what if they would have got discouraged the first time somebody told them they wouldn't make it but look at them now look at what they have achieved in life this is awesome that's why I will never give up on my dreams of writing and one day becoming the producer and helping other people achieve their goals

[@tiffani5889]

HERE FOR THIS!!!!!!

[@ambervantrece2]

I got goosebumps

[@jesushateswood]

Awesome!!!

[@tre6217]

Crazy how one of them is wearing a pentagram

[@ericarichard8098]

Cooly High Harmony

[@ItsAnaki]

Yes!! 🔥🔥

[@cartermorris8679]

112 cry on yeah

[@RTDavis0503]

Commissioned is proud

[@esoandso1429]

Wow!!!

[@WilTimesTheBigScreen]

great job

[@denzelclark9465]

Yall should do take 6

[@shareefhall3355]

😇 voices

[@RTDavis0503]

You guys are really students of the greats

[@Minrere]

Wooooooow!!!

[@geoffreycallands5294]

Yo this dope!!!!

[@queenneffatri2373]

YAASSSS! 🎶😌🙌

[@valerieross6654]

Look back at these video of the "way we were" and may they move something in each of u to reestablished that which "WAS" and work on repairing things we want to see112 again in concert, All the best

[@patrowland3107]

Ok. I have been wrong this whole time! I think 🤔 they are better than J.E.! At least when it comes to harmonizing. That was awesome!

[@chriscurry7933]

Why did they break up if they act so cool like this together?

[@Dougie19xx]

YES MIKE YESSSS!!!!

[@naturegirl2110]

I love 112 but I really didn't kno the could put it down like that. Just ad lib seems like no practice on this song just put it together on the spot. Now I really kno 112. They sound better accapella than that do with beats. I watched the concert where they sang boyz 2 men and new edition all I can say is wow. Is there anything they can't sing. 112 was big but I don't understand why they weren't on the same level as boys 2 men.

[@chrispriveco]

112 has always been my favorite singing group of all time. I think that boyz 2 men were probably more thought to be a better group because they're singles were love ballads that showcased their vocals. Whereas with 112, a good portion of their singles were upbeat with simplified vocals. So someone would have to actually buy, and listen to their albums to know just how great they are vocally (both individually, and as a group). Don't get me wrong, I love songs like Anywhere, Peaches and Cream, and the Only You remix. However, if more people would have heard Now That We're Done, Crazy Over You, or Cry On, people would know why they're my favorite group.

[@MsPrincessaj]

They reminded me of Take 6 with the harmony parts as well as Commissioned (and to give props to any group alongside Take Six for harmony is on another level). They nailed Commissioned's "Cry On". For that, I've gotta give it to them. Much respect.

[@naturegirl2110]

MsPrincessaj I just kno that boyz2men overshadowed a lot of groups and many of the most talented ones got slept on.

[@HgrGar]

naturegirl2110 Go back and type in video explosion 112 and see how they killed Cry On back then.

[@HgrGar]

naturegirl2110 Don't get it twisted, Boyz to Men was the best but Dru Hill & 112 picked up where Boyz to Men & Jodeci left off.

[@atthetableuniversal665]

who did not learn from commissioned???they changed change Christian music

[@lancewilliams1059]

This is SHOCKING lol....112 singing Commissioned and even more SHOCKING SOUNDING EXCELLENT SINGING GOSPEL 😮😂

[@ambervantrece2]

Listening to commission and his crazy but you can tell those boys are raising a charge do my kids all over again singing in church

[@kedar8000]

👏🏿🖤

[@denzelclark9465]

This me from the wedding slim. I was trying to learn how to sing

[@ORL1708]

👏🏾💝

[@CoriTheCloser]

YOOOOO! Im loosing my mind over here! Slim, Q... ya know I'm filling in them notes right?lol Hollaback!

[@MJ-qb6kt]

One word….COMMISSIONED!