Halftime - Jackson State University vs UNLV 2016

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[@superkat460]

Makes you so proud! Unbelievable! These black college marching bands deserve more exposure, recognition and appreciation nationally and globally.

[@nubianthought69]

So true... It's amazing!

[@maynmom6975]

Agreed!

[@craiglewis3509]

Pw.w'.4"?6

[@lorinerobinson2704]

Wow so cool i wanna go to college

[@lorinerobinson2704]

I was showing this to my 7 yr old and that was his response. So his sights are set on Jackson State! Let's Go Baby!🔥💪❤

[@vicb5098]

I would much rather see these guys perform at Superbowl than some old singer....Sonic Boom have definitely won their fame.

[@mariannesouza8326]

vic b YES!!

[@cheflyn9089]

Eff the SB

[@kayskidf1]

ironically, this IS what they used to have as halftime entertainment. before big money and commercials sucked away exposure to really good marching bands. . til late 70s maybe the ads started pushing entertainment away

[@karenkettler4038]

vic b I agree!

[@nicolemonroe3655]

Beyonce always have HBCU's when she perform at the SB.

[@andrewhinds1449]

AM FROM LONDON AM SO IMPRESSED WITH THESE BLACK UNIVERSITY BANDS. NOTHING LIKE THIS IN LONDON.

[@TheBigGavino]

Init.. This is something that would benefit a large amount of people n acc get a large amount of people into music they most likely would care about.. for some reason here in London schools prefer the classical choir and performance shit.. which made me fall out of music.. I cant lie if they had stuff like this I deffo would hve continued music cuz this stuff seems so fun

[@pulabam4064]

@@TheBigGavino Back in the 80's the states dropd most of the high school (inner city) music programs due to budget cuts..

[@IamAries52]

@ Andrew Hinds, you like that don't you!!!:

[@jonelledixon]

I’m from Vegas and I was here at this game, this was my first time seeing an HBCU band perform and it really inspired me so much. I’m forever pissed at whoever said side to side marching was “professional” and not this style. In my band I don’t think we’ve ever seen a crowd this hyped and we’ve definitely never actually people clapping and cheering at our formations. Why can’t we do stuff like this 😭😭❤️

[@noisssyyy6938]

It's always room at HBCU bands. Audition for one. I promise you it's a completely different experience 💯

[@denisemiller3247]

They say that because their bands can’t do it. Can you imagine playing an instrument AND dancing at the same time!?! It’s hard!!!

[@noisssyyy6938]

@@denisemiller3247 not hard if you been doing it all your life like every other band in swac😐

[@chemandol8554]

J ROB he’s talking about the people who say that chairstep marching and hbcu style isn’t professional 😐

[@noisssyyy6938]

Chemandol you’re late stfu

[@chrisgaddy8672]

That crowd didn't deserve them.. they had no idea what they just witness, nor did 221 haters who disliked this video of execution and precision!!!!!

[@judisheldon6848]

Trust me....no precision is needed to bump and grind your way down the street.

[@kevinmcgaw1192]

@@judisheldon6848 That's why they were invited to the Rose 🌹 parade, which is the most esteemed parade in the 🌎 with viewers all around the globe. Stop your hatred and give these students credit.

[@s.w.9138]

@@judisheldon6848 What? Lol! ♿

[@judisheldon6848]

@@kevinmcgaw1192 Trust me....it wasn't the "girls' that got them invited to the Rose Parade. The band and flag bearers in and of themselves are of high quality. How do i dare critique ? I participated in and then directed some of the earliest drum snd bugle corps dance drill teams. Today's teams earn multiple national competition awards WITHOUT finding the bump and grind and "body stroking" a necessary part of their routines.

[@MrKingpin1205]

@@judisheldon6848 Drum corps style and show style are two different types of marching bands styles and the top bands in their respective styles are good in their own way If stuff like this isn't you're into then cool but just because you don't like it, doesn't mean it's bad. There's a bunch of schools who doesn't have this types of marching band who wished they did because they are entertaining. I don't like drum corps style but you don't see me insulting the style just because I don't like it. Take a chill pill and stick to what you prefer 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@coreybeard3459]

I was there for the game. The fans of UNLV really enjoyed the boom. They treated the JSU fans with a lot of love and HOSPITALITY. Everyone on both sides was on there feet. Jsu lost the game, but The SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH CAME TO SIN CITY AND SHUT IT DOWN.

[@rickyfell6369]

Las Vegas resident unlv fan. Unlv has maybe 15 people in band. Thank you for the treat.

[@zeerandle5405]

It's 2021 and this never gets old🔥💯

[@familystone773]

Wow, I didn't know that they had gone out to UNLV and cut a fool like that.... And gave them a taste of almost every "JSU" tradition. I've said it once, I'll continue to say it, there are many fantastic HBCU bands, but there will NEVER be but ONE "Sonic Boom"💥....

[@tweston315]

Ok Jackson State, I'm from Louisiana so you know it's Grambling first, Southern second...but Dang, ya'll rocked dat for real! Your sound and precision drills were amazing! Dancing girls were smooth and beautiful as silk on a sunny day!😉 But, that intro though.....damn that was lit as hell!!! Vegas wasn't ready for ya'll at all! Great performance JSU! You guys did the south props!

[@dndub2595]

This is why you can’t date anyone in the band unless you’re also in the band/chorus. Do you know how long this takes, how many hours of practice a week. You’re not getting any attention from them.

[@rachelmm05]

Yea these young adults are not only doing a great job in the performances but it takes months of endless training to prepare for these events. But on top of that many have scholarships so they have to maintain their GPA as well so they can continue to stay on the band.

[@Jessica46901]

Again, i must say it was good to have the Boom out here in Vegas. It made my night to be around SWAC band action. I was missing my dear old college home. It was so good to see everyone who was was in the boom while I was working with yal. 2005-08. Please come again. Yal did an awsome job. Continue to listen to Mr. Little he is a great person and know what he talking about. I am proud to have worked with him when he was a drum major. Luv da boom!!

[@lancealotsmith4484]

Ppl got to understand... Being in the band from the south was special... From elementary, high school to college... Our band directors presented us the music/songs for the show.. we rehearsed/memorized each n every song.. didn't need no music sheets... Long rehearsals and late evening halftime show practices.. formations, dances n etc... But when it was "showtime" it was well worth it to see and hear the applauds n adulation from the crowd... Memories i will always cherish...

[@JayBelafonte]

UNLV's Band was probably looking around like wtf?? We're supposed to go on after all that?

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

Lol, right lol

[@mophilightning]

Jay Belafonte UNLV actually performed first. They knew what time it was. Lol

[@autobotdiva9268]

😂😂😂😂

[@d8264]

They said "hell nah!"

[@tiny2.011]

@@d8264 To the Naw Naw Nawl!!!!

[@verbvideo]

What a great show. Las Vegas had no idea what JSU was bringing to town. Class Act!!

[@SuperImmunologist]

verbvideo no they didn’t

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

@@SuperImmunologist lol yup... I live in Vegas, and I was mad and heated that I wasn't able to go! 😒 Lol

[@theripestmango]

Absolutely!

[@christinecrate8761]

Great show

[@truryderz82]

I was at the game.

[@fumanejafta8515]

I'm South African and Beyonce's Homecoming Documentary brought me here & I've been obsessed ever since ♥😊

[@alvinmoffitejr.9400]

Blesset Be Beyonce

[@yippee2000]

I didn't need no semi-talented Beyonce for me to already know about and appreciate Black marching bands. ;-)

[@ms.r.w.3404]

@@yippee2000 Thank you❤❤I'm so happy someone else said the same thing I've been saying. Beyonce is a rip off. All of her moves her routine she stole from HCBU Jackson State drill team J setts. She should have been made to pay the schools or she should have at least donated to their programs. People talking about we should have been happy she included HCBU in her show Well nawl her ass should pay her dues.

[@jaonnim5220]

@@ms.r.w.3404 how do you know she didn’t? She makes her moves in silence, she doesn’t have to boast about it to the world if it’s from the heart

[@ms.r.w.3404]

@@jaonnim5220 when you know you know🤷🏾‍♀️

[@sammywammy4003]

I'm so sick of watching these bands on KZbin...I wish a T.V Network would showcase this talent on a Reality Show!!! One that would stand the test of time not like the ones that last just a few episodes!!!

[@anothersista2066]

REVOLT TV where you at Diddy! Sundays ALL day! Thanks

[@JAYYTV_Vids]

I ain’t gone lie u had me mad at the beginning of that statement 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@flora936]

Telling my age but I remember when BET did.

[@sylentknight]

be thankful you have youtube, back in my day we had that one grainy band tape in band class to watch or we had to wait for the one game they showed on BET or the Bayou Classic to see them.

[@nonino1644]

@@flora936 Yep yep

[@lesliediedrick8460]

This band is amazing! Been watching this over and over

[@GodzWarriah]

JSU has always been one of my favorite bands. They always show love to whatever city/state or school they are visiting!!!! Love you guys!!!! One band one Sound!!! 🎼🎵🎷📯🥁 🥁💯💯

[@Jglendab8153]

Being in a band at an HBCU makes one more popular than being on G’s football 🏈 or basketball 🏀 team. They work hard, and it shows.

[@SonicBoomC98]

Solid first performance. Sounded like people were singing along. That's really all I hoped for, that they would showcase what the BOOM and JSU are, but also do something familiar or that the people at UNLV can relate to.

[@ychisolm]

Excellent job JCU, my favorite HBCU band with the baddest drum majors in the land! I'm obsessed!!!!

[@fountainmedia4683]

AMAZING footage +JSU Bands. JSU did an awesome job representing all HBCU bands. I'm just now realizing the percussion section drilled the field as well. I wish they continue to do so. The drill was precise, and I saw no flaws in it. I loved how the crowd joined in during the drill. The Jsettes were beautiful, and they slayed the field as expected. Awesome season opener JSU.

[@rollinwitdaholyghost1607]

That's a great shout out you just gave, especially when your critiques don't come lightly lol.

[@fountainmedia4683]

Levester Phillips Yea I have to give credit due regardless of rivalry.

[@kathybrown3374]

There is so much passion being expressed from these band members. They are in alignment and are expressing their love and beautiful abitilies for music.

[@ptoyman]

The Tiger Run On and the OSU Ramp Entrance are the two best band entrances period!! That run on is so unbelievably tight it’s ridiculous. Love the DM choreography before ushering in the entrance of the band. This shit NEVER gets old and is always well executed. Exceptional job as always JSU.

[@lewtown]

The Michigan entrance and Morris brown (rip) can't be slept on either

[@jancoo2029]

I just picked my jaw up from the floor. That was marvelous!

[@MrJLewis59]

What can anyone say but RESPECT? Sonic Boom is a helluva band! Love it! Thanks for posting!

[@swacfan100]

ALL UP IN VEGAS CLOWNIN!!!! #SONICBOOM!!! #SUPPORTHBCU

[@Kountrygyrl99]

OMG....Oh how I miss JSU....Alumnus Class of 91......so proud! Y'all represented!!!!

[@emo-emeto5488]

I’m a big fan of the boom and I’ve watched documentaries about the boom’s rich history. I’m just curious. But did you go to Hollywood with the boom in 1990 ?

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

Definitely, Super Bowl Worthy Performance !!!🔥👊🏽😻 The Late Dr. Jimmy James ( Music Director Of JSU ) is Smiling From Heaven ..,

[@carolyntrahan9751]

Y’all just showing out I’m amazed at the precise methods

[@jeangriffith8017]

MAGNIFICENT. Best halftime show I have ever seen.

[@wallygreer4931]

This is what's missing on TV halftime shows. GREAT PERFORMANCE boys and girls, you smacked it, fantastic coordination! Shows dedication

[@bck12034]

Nothing like HBCU goodness!! ❤

[@srinenewname5516]

The Boom showed up and showed out!! Thanks for posting.

[@mariannesouza8326]

And THAT’s how it’s done - BOOM💥! So much respect and appreciation, for JSU learning a new segment to their already intricate and physically demanding routine, to spell out ‘Las Vegas’ and ‘UNV’. First Class! 👏🏼👍🏼

[@terrencebierke990]

Aint nothin like a marching band from the South to show yall how its done. Bravo JSU

[@terrencebierke990]

Coming from someone who goes to UNLV!

[@jgilc2691]

Now THATS how ya enter a room and let it be known...we've ARRIVED! Love the ENERGY...love the Gwen Stefani. EXCELLENT!

[@tabromo5]

Great show! This is only the beginning and I can't wait to see what's in store.

[@shanikaballesteros9649]

That white boy smile though at the end! #priceless

[@Juss_Choc]

J-Settes routine was clean precise and on fire!

[@judisheldon6848]

Perfect place for them...from the field to a strip shoe on the strip. They know how to bump and grind and body stroke. Dance ? Not so much.

[@shanebrown473]

best show in Vegas that night!

[@ccharlie05]

Great job JSU the crowd was feeling that!

[@tweston315]

Ok, I'm sorry but that intro is just down right BAD ASS! I can't get enough of that! Check out the Drum Majors hands.....it's as if they are commander the bands movements.....but that's what Drum Majors do isn't it!😁 But at this pace it's simply dope!

[@georgiatechur]

Very well done article in the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of "Smithsonian" magazine about the Jackson State University Sonic Boom!,

[@queenjustine66]

that's what brought me here!

[@boydpinkie]

This HBCU BAND IS AWESOME!!!

[@jalieltrotter6874]

I'm frm Cali they dnt kno bout the sonic boom I kno LV was amassed when they seen yal play I just know they won't never forget that nite lol I wish all the hbcu bands could perform in the west coast cuz they don't know what they are missing all they know in the movie drumline😂😂 but yea good job yal #MyAsu🐝💛

[@Anzomax2]

If JSU made it to Vegas then sooner or later somebody from the Pac 12 will invite an HBCU (probably SWAC not MEAC) I can see SC, UCLA, Cal, Arizona, or Zona St. doing that.

[@emo-emeto5488]

They think the bands on drum line is jaw dropping..no one in either movies are on the SWAC level

[@spiritandtruth194]

Props from the Purple and Gold PVAMU 💜💛

[@leggettechan.a5]

Great half-time Leggette, JSU Assistant Band Director 2015-2018

[@Kang-Uhh-Duhh-SWAC]

Pledge " We Pledge to serve as ambassadors of good will at Jackson State University. Presenting ourselves as a showcase of Musical Excellence, Elegance, Espirit De Corps, and Dignity........... LOVE THE BOOM!!! To this day, that is still Branded into my soul just like my Sigma, K.K.Psi, and Sinfonian Brands cover my arms, legs, and chest!!! W.T. Crab of 95 I marched over 20 yrs ago and still remember the Pledge, and how much it meant to me, because you always remember what's important to you.

[@marlacarr9892]

I'm just an older white Mama, but I marched in 2 different university bands, Such HUGE respect for the HBCU groups that work their hearts out, rep their communities and further the importance of respect for ALL people, especially our fellow country men and women. I HOPE to be so privileged to see a live performance one day,

[@brendaparker9552]

ALL I CAN SAY IS AWESOME!!!!!

[@sonjakennedy312]

HBCUS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!

[@jewroyalwilliams4323]

I’m black and I beg to differ

[@anna-mariadavis5914]

@@jewroyalwilliams4323 well why are u here and not looking at massa videos

[@robynhawkins48]

Lincoln in da house

[@BlissfullyYou]

YA DAM RIGHT!!!!!!

[@lwarfield52]

You better believe it!👍

[@jamesgoines7663]

Great performance with excellent choreography

[@kandyclay7385]

This was awesome! Thanks for sharing this

[@dirtysprite6312]

Stellar performance

[@drescorpio1114]

HBCU's Bands are The Bomb!

[@JAYYTV_Vids]

When the drum majors was running down the 50, I bet the J-Settes was like: YALL BET NOT RUN INTO ME😂😂😂😂😂

[@jodynanci]

This was mad dope son!

[@diva651948]

Awesome. As an HBCU Alumnus of Fort Valley State University, Jackson State Band is awesome. Love you

[@sooweeq123]

They are so good. I missed the classic this year because of Covid.

[@beverlychampion692]

my favorite brand of the South!!!

[@Bethelaine1]

This is what a half time show is all about.

[@ms.dekatur7082]

That's was beautiful...Great job guys!!!!

[@nitas419]

I'm so proud to be a 2 time alumni of JSU TIGERS!!!!!!! BACHELOR'S DEGREE 2013 MASTER'S DEGREE 2016

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

Awesome 👍🏾

[@nitas419]

@@michaelangelotaylor8th Thxs

[@charleswilliams8248]

Absolutely amazing!

[@guycroft318]

FABULOUS, JUST FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nathanpeo3817]

They did an amazing job. #LuvDaBoom

[@byancaspiazzawest1307]

This is outstanding entertainment!

[@joepropsnyc]

JSU are amazing. I absolutely love them.

[@joyrenae1]

What great precision and timing, with beautiful brown people.

[@326102]

No its Jackson State's "Sonic Boom of the South" in Jackson Mississippi

[@maggiemorales1019]

Just beautiful👍🏽👍🏽

[@maab2843]

Good job Boom!!!

[@mmarie294]

loved the way they rushed that field. Wow spectacular that's all I can say!

[@roncarl]

I thought JSU band showed tremendous class towards the fan of UNLV by spelling out UNLV on the field

[@staceyk.210]

Absolutely Phenomenal JSU🔥🔥🔥 everyone was definitely on POINT!! This was 1 of the Best Performances I've Ever Seen!! Much Love JSU💙🤍💙🤍

[@dannjones8952]

BEAUTIFUL 😍... Great job!

[@yakzivz1104]

JSU Sonic Boom never lets you down!!!

[@leggettechan.a5]

Great half-time Leggette, Assistant Band Director 2015-2018

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Absolutely AMAZING🥰🥰

[@neverbow5943]

Regret not attending a college a band!!!! Look at them!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@traceyprice1433]

That was TOP NOTCH!! Best band performance ever!!

[@jaynecubbage2808]

No disrespect--the BEST PERFORMANCE is Ohio State University's Michael Jackson Tribute--with the GLOVE and ALL! Love HBCUs--have to big UP OSU for THAT one, though! Check it OUT!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqm4eox_jLejgpo

[@BRomo8883]

fucking AMAZING

[@Racatacataca]

Phenomenal!!!

[@georgiamccray8400]

Jsu is awesome! Theeilove. .I am proud to be a 🐯

[@LoisStCyr]

Excellent and Beautifully well done !!! ❤👍

[@jonny3745]

WOW! Just amazing

[@ossier2796]

Wow, great band and dancers

[@christiandeville17]

Great first season opening and amazing job Kristen pranced like no other J-Sette. I love ha great job boom

[@LetitiaLatifahNajieb]

That was fabulous!

[@lindacoleman-madison230]

Awesome! Sound and precision.

[@sabrinadoctor9653]

Awesome JSU “ The Sonic Boom 💥❤️✊🏽❤️✊🏽😍

[@andragreene2952]

Awesome performance

[@wwapd2]

Only the Boom could have pulled this off

[@shortmocha2005]

Those lines and that precision is just beautiful... #hbcugrad

[@biggieblue5177]

much love from Nyc

[@annamgoldberg7252]

You are MY Band❤️🥁🎷🎺🥁🥁🥁🥁🎺🎷

[@jacksonmademdh8339]

TheeILoveJSU Sonic Boom Of The South

[@BuddhaLove77]

2022 and still amazing !

[@kynnedi1ryan2]

The Sonic Boom of the South baby!!!

[@laurenphilips2642]

MISSISSIPPI GOT THAT FLAVOR 😎