Jackson State University | ESPN Band of the Year National Competition | Usher Tribute 🔥

[@flutie6449]

Please understand it's not easy to march the whole band in a single line and keep the intervals. And the two straight lines turning, the people on the ends have to take giant steps and maintain spacing. Clapping my hands hard👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ElizabethT45]

Same here. I only marched in high school, so to see how clean the lines are, how good the spacing is, everyone hits the yard lines in 8 exact steps, perfect pinwheels - it's so satisfying to watch.

[@nancydemoss2945]

I also marched in high school. Even though that was 50+ years ago, I remember everything clearly. I was with every member!

[@carolrobinson3431]

Understood. When I was in the boom, the taller people were always on the end thats swinging out cuz they could take bigger steps. The shorter person was always the pivot. Not easy by any means but we made it look seamless!! Luv da Boom!!

[@VivianBlalock]

lllwall,f,tt,ftt

[@VivianBlalock]

lllllllllttttlltoullttss

[@kele7535]

If Usher wants to have a awesome super bowl halftime show he needs to hire these guys. They already know his songs and they do a incredible performance.

[@Ameerah.G]

You spoke it into existence

[@johnwebb2442]

Truth.

[@EddieWilliamsqueknight1987]

As a band director and show designer I must say this was one of the most impressive shows I've seen in a while. Great job JSU

[@anthonydpowell2873]

Coming from a former member of The Sonic Boom (1990 -93), this was a spectacular show....the arrangements showed teh band's power and technical skills and the DMs and J-Settes show why they are always copied. Loved thsi show ....so proud of my Alma Mater!!!!

[@quinnsmith4896]

JSU woodwinds don't get enough credit! By far, the best wind section of the year in my opinion

[@kimberlylindsey3774]

When they flip 2 X into 1 str8 line...THIS WAS NEVER DONE B4...THIS WAS ON A WHOLE ANOTHER LEVEL 💯🫶🙌👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@voiceofreason9238]

Agree, the double X was a cool move and very well done. That straight line as you call it is a company front, in this case from 10 to 10 yard line. Also very well executed.

[@SoundsFromTheSidelines]

That Usher's "Superstar" intro/"Blowin" Fanfare mashup was nice af at the beginning 🔥🔥

[@jsutigers06]

That was so dope!!

[@tennis4159]

Clean AF!!

[@jaydabossman]

I ran it back a few times!!

[@Icysimstv]

Wasn’t it!!!!! Omg this was fantastic

[@JY601]

They mashed Get ready with You don’t have to Call in the JSU formation 💯 they on another level… this show was over the judges heads

[@rondanichols699]

Jsu have set the bar so high. Those drum majors are simply one of a kind often duplicated and admired by all and i see a lot of their moves in other bands across the land.

[@Kim_lB]

Great show!!! Producer Dallas Austin recorded this performance and tagged Usher in his IG stories last night. I was like..."we made it!" 😂😂🤦🏾‍♀️ 💙💙💙

[@FinestOfTheSouth]

Jermaine Dupri was also there last night too lol

[@marcmcpherson6960]

You could also hear Dallas Austin on his IG stories say, "You can hear them!" with a chuckle. LOL

[@vecarter569]

I was wondering if someone would tag Usher. 🥰 Maybe he needs a backing HBCU band for his Superbowl performance next year (hint, hint). Prince had FAMU performing with him at his Superbowl appearance. Come on, Usher, the Boom would do you proud at Superbowl!!!💙🙏🏾💙 THEE I LOVE!!!!

[@greenbyrdd8308]

@@vecarter569 Yes, they would. Great idea!!

[@kimberlylindsey3774]

​@@vecarter569HEEELLLL YEEEEAAAH WHAT A GREAT IDEAL.....USHER NEED TO DEFINITELY CONSIDER THIS

[@FamousKelz82]

This was definitely a top tier performance!!! From the sound, musicianship, drill, appearance, energy and them got damn J-Settes!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dewilliecanada7504]

That is an overall win for the BOOM. They did the Usher field show and executed very well. Everything that other HBCU bands does, The BOOM will find ways to make it so dominant, no other band will never do. It is a win for JSU.

[@malaysiaachanel1503]

- I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, From TOP to BOTTOM, this was an amazing field show!!! Them Settes were not playing honey, even during the intro & the travel to the back💋 BOOM, play the Jams please!!!!! Y’all sound so refreshed & beautiful. I love it🥹👏🏽 You Got It Bad had me wanting to sing… them once again them Settes came through & BUST through as only they can🔥🔥🔥 LeNeia, you don’t understand how much your creativity is truly appreciated, please stay close & continue to help with fields… IT WAS THAT GOOD 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 JaNelle & Biee, y’all better LEAP okay🔥🔟 Ohhhh Chile the ending was just right!!! I’m not okay over here 🤯🤯😭😭👏🏽👏🏽🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@johnh8705]

Robbed

[@virginiachase2683]

Yesssssss

[@tryingsuccess7707]

From a former Sonic Boom Of The South Band Member. This was absolutely amazing.❤ Sooo proud of every single member and staff. Thee I Love.

[@JasmineInFullBloom]

The moment with the drum majors and settes!!!! I’m Jackson Proud!

[@manchoman4569]

The sound fills the entire stadium like surround sound.. I can hear every section. Excellent. SONIC BOOM

[@btone03]

WOW JUST WOW!!! Thank you Jackson state for another outstanding marching season. From the stands to the field shows, you were never short of entertainment! Congratulations Sonic BOOM for your continuous achievements!!

[@tma2510]

This is highest Level of perfection you can get from a band. They must ALL have a BRAIN of a DOCTOR or some type of SPECIALIST. I would most definitely want them on my team. THE BEST, THE BEST.

[@officialnoslenj]

Sounds like a marching concert band with soul. I love it.

[@ruth-annewhite5179]

The band was playing and marching beautifully, J5 was giving us the business and the Settes were setting it AWF. Everything about this was great!

[@reneewhitecarter6575]

Speaking as an “old majorette” from AAMU, this JSU band is a true joy to watch!

[@prisspeach]

Naw give the BOOM their flowers 💐 truly unmatched !! And SETTES I could cry cause yall really just ate everything but this field like sealed the deal! And the ending 🙌🏾 like the cherry on top

[@KianaDay]

Wooooowwww…this was a masterclass in modern day marching band entertainment. From the fusion of Blowin’ and Superstar, the J-Settes being integrated in the performance from beginning to end, the drills, and for sure Kevan’s arrangements and the curation of them throughout the show, this was IMPECCABLY done!! I couldn’t be prouder of where the Boom is and where it’s headed. And all AFTER the end of the semester! God bless the students and the staff💙🤍 #LuvDaBoom

[@ashtonbelle8778]

I absolutely love my people. Just love us.

[@cheryljohnson6448]

We are amazing on so many levels ❤❤❤❤🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@SimplyCiCi894]

Being from Louisiana, I rock with SU, however, JSU did not disappoint. Great show!

[@mame3388]

Absolutely PHENOMENAL!! Best field show I've seen in years. At 71 I'm a Sonic Boom fanatic. Always will be. ❤

[@audreychatman1591]

Coming back to the inspiration for that Super Bowl halftime show with Usher💙💙💙

[@casioplayer5815]

Beautiful performance Prancing J-settes! Sonic Boom is Jamming and sounding great as usual. The Drum Major performance was phenomenal. The drills were nice as well. 👍🏾 💯 🥁 🎼 🎵 🎶

[@servant4473]

Black people are so talented and gifted by The Most High God.

[@calisoul1326]

Yes Sir

[@lakimburley]

I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time. And they playing instruments marching and blowing horn and drumming. At the same time…….wow gifted

[@mgsinnyc]

Lol. Exactly!! How do they make everything so perfect! Totally amazing and the very best.

[@cathynguyen217]

Being a member of marching band is not easy. Did it for one year and it wasn't for me. It TAKES alot!

[@CalebDaThing]

HBCU bands are awesome

[@ihatesher]

most of these people been marching since they freshman year of high school after a while it just becomes muscle memory for us

[@roderickmortonsr.7314]

Jsu is the best band in the country. My old high school, Alma Mata, did some of the jsu performances. When I attend high school in Mississippi. Mississippi is slept on and underestimated. Much love from where I now reside in Memphis TN.

[@BlackAmericanIndia]

I'm over here in tears!!! I miss my Marching Band days.😢 This performance was 🔥🔥🔥

[@sirennoir258]

I bet you learned more in band than most of college

[@BlackAmericanIndia]

@@sirennoir258 Hmmmm...I am not sure how to take your comment, but I was a member of a high school marching band. I did not have the privilege to join on the college level.

[@sirennoir258]

@@BlackAmericanIndia I bet you learned more from from high school band than your classes.

[@BlackAmericanIndia]

@@sirennoir258 What's your point? I performed exceptionally well in school, earning scholarships and consistently making the Dean's List throughout college.

[@sirennoir258]

@BlackAmericanIndia in saying that people in band learn more. A more well rounded educational experience.

[@blizz2woke678]

They killed all them Usher songs sheeeeesh Sonic Boom!!! Definitely miss being a kid at my Grandma house following the band marching down Alta Vista whenever they practiced💯💯💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Amazing performance!! No other band in the world can come close and I stamp that!!😤💪🏾🔥💯

[@JatericaLatrice]

Amen from Lynch st to west Pascagoula 🤌🏾 🔥

[@blizz2woke678]

@@JatericaLatrice One of a kind💯🙏🏾💪🏾

[@jacquilyngerman3913]

Yes, I lived on Lexington Avenue and share these memories of the Boom too!

[@blizz2woke678]

@@jacquilyngerman3913 Facts it's so deep that I use to take the bass drum from my drum set strap a belt to it and take it with me to the basketball games just to play it next to the band lol I also took drum lessons at Jackson State at the time as well💯💯 The impact they have on the community is amazing!💯💪🏾🙏🏾💛 #HBCU

[@mame3388]

Thank you all for giving me so much enjoyment and happiness over the years. As a senior citizen I use your videos to keep my spirits up. A special shout-out to my favorite section...THE CYMBALS! YOU ROCK!

[@vecarter569]

💙🙏🏾🌹💙

[@sarahgilbert8737]

It's the DRUMMAJORS!! for me.Up front and center. ON THE FIFTY Babe!!! The baddest band in All The LAND.Excellent choice,usher baby!!!💯💯💯👑💯💯👑💯💯👑

[@jackiesanders979]

Salute to THEE JSU SBOTS from a proud Hampton University Pirate!!! This show was EXCEPTIONAL and playing the songs of my man USHER...Chef's Kiss!!! Pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@TurntFreshPrince]

From the rooda to the tooda theeeee cleanest field show I’ve seen in years! Congratulations JSU!

[@HouseOfTWIGGA]

Dope. Seen some things I’ve never seen the boom do before and I love it.

[@sing1412]

Represented the SWAC with style and excellent!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@lisarobinson2483]

I am a 🧡💚Rattler4Life. . . This was a great Performance by JSU👏🏽

[@floriadavis2190]

The band as a whole was phenomenal ❤

[@TK-ot3vw]

The sound, the formations, perfection❤

[@drshelkie4153]

I'm an OLD marching band member and Band Mom from Indiana. All I can say is WOWOWOWOWOW!! THANK YOU for a TERRIFIC SHOW!

[@taniaroberts7567]

I literally cried the whole way through with a big ole smile on my face 🥹💙

[@kimberlylindsey3774]

Me too

[@mlynnea]

They gave all that and my greedy az still wanted "Rock the House!" 😝❤️❤️❤️

[@kimberlylindsey3774]

THIS PERFORMANCE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL I BROKE DOWN CRYING WITH EXCITEMENT.....EVERYTHING, EVERYBODY, MUSIC, WAS ON POINT AND VERY ENTERTAINING.....YES TSBOTS IS THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND AND OF THE YEAR.....WELL DESERVED APPLAUDING WITH STANDING OVATION 👏👏👏👏👏....PERFECT AND OUTSTANDING 🥰😍🫡🤗💯👍👍🫶🙌

[@Ecrowesr]

I'm ALL about GramFam, but this was a damn good performance JSU! 🙌

[@RealBron03]

The Boom finished off the year with an amazing fieldshow and in the stands showed why they were undefeated in battle this year

[@Amber-vu3yj]

Y’all look good and sound amazing… just OMG! Elite performance with no gimmicks. Great job! So proud to be a Tiger!! 💙🤍

[@sharonbrantley7766]

I am soooooo proud of the staff & students💙💙💙This was an awesome show! Y’all left it allllll on the field!!!! Hard work paysssss off! Great year 💙💙💙

[@adrienneroussell1817]

Geaux JSU Band & Company💙💙💙. YOU DESERVE IT!!

[@malexander6012]

I looooove this band and I am all the way in Illinois 😊 I love watching them and I get chills just watching them ❤ absolutely awesome 💯

[@ChironAce]

To The..excuse me, "THEE Sonic Bomb of The South", The Usher themed show was energetic and entertaining. You set the tone right away with the fanfare, Usher and Blowin' combined. The first thought was, "Blowin' evolved into another form." I enjoyed it, please keep that version in the books, I love it. Your show's drilling was flawless and when you got to the concert number, the musicality, strong sound with balance throughout. Dance routine was live and intense, even after the work you put earlier. The biggest compliment I can extended is that you maintained the theme of the show in it's entirety and performed exceptionally.

[@DelmusicLover]

The SOUND...The EXECUTION...The Clever Opening.....THEE SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH. SWEPT THE ENTIRE SEASON.🌬🌬🌬🌬See ya'll in a few weeks here in Pasadena, CA!

[@JSUBands]

Thank you! We are performing in 2025.

[@Magnum5840]

You'll see NC A &T in a few weeks in Pasadena, CA. 🌹

[@DelmusicLover]

@@JSUBands I’ll be there 💨💨

[@DelmusicLover]

@@Magnum5840 I’ll watch them on 📺

[@geekjanet]

Those damn J-Settes almost made me throw my phone across the room, that performance was 🔥💙🤍

[@marcellmarselius2307]

Jsettes… THE THRILL 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Mowgli15221]

BREATHTAKINGLY AWESOME!!!! These kids are incredible!

[@v.dargain1678]

Yes . They put on quite a show .

[@CATSCRATCH52]

_Can't even imagine what hard work & hours upon hours of practice & stamina it took to deliver this flawless performance!_

[@kelvinjones3675]

Just watching this show again, I would put this show up as a Top 3 of all time for the Boom... Man the creativity is just on another level!

[@carlosmccoy5727]

Yo real talk I'm from NC and I love T's band but damnnn JSU killed that ish real talk.

[@detectivenish9771]

What an awesome performance by Thee Sonic Boom of the South!!!!! I can say it a thousand times over, nobody does it better. Simply amazing 💙🤍💙🤍🐅

[@THEE_BIG_A]

Best show Ive seen from THEE BOOM all year. Outstanding job. 😊

[@d.tawannahill]

11:45 I love when J5 and Thee J-Settes perform together!!!!

[@AnthonyWilliams-xz4di]

Growing Up as a kid. The Boom never cease to amaze me and. I'm 55

[@evelynwashington2761]

The Boom did that. The best band in the USA❤

[@Eman101que]

Great band but not the best band. FAMU

[@BrandonCF23]

@@Eman101queFAMU who?

[@Kellyadean]

WOW‼️ JSU was🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rosejohnson8086]

Now that was a good show, reminded me of The Boom of the past. I loved it. Thee I Love. Proud alumni indeed.

[@izrealcary7860]

O U T S T A N D I N G ! Salute to thee Sonic Boom of the South. J-SETTES, that was a new level!

[@kealyiawhite6827]

As a Jacksonian I enjoyed every bit of this performance through & through, everything was done with persistence & very well executed. What a great season 😅 🗣️ THEE MFN THRILL !!!! Yes indeed. Usher would be proud 😌🤍💙🩵

[@jeromebrooks8209]

What an amazing show! It would be epic if Usher invites the Boom to perform with him at the 2024 Super Bowl. 🔥

[@ChellGriffin]

That there goes my baby 😮‍💨🥰 The whole show was nice. 🙌🏾

[@mikeyscorpio313northend]

Go Jackson state man love y'all band but love the (Superbowl) performance with usher that's was 🔥🔥🔥🫶go Jackson state I didn't no y'all was gone be there but y'all was smooth on the performance...🌹🌹🌹

[@marshasingleton4198]

Band sounds strong and powerful !!!

[@luluv.1946]

Great Job JSU!!! DRUM MAJORS y'all killed it ❤

[@Asharpmoses85]

Now that’s how you perform on field!!! So very proud of “THEE I Love.”

[@dripsipp]

Good News: The Boom performing with Usher at the Super Bowl

[@peachblossoms2576]

Outstanding job Sonic Boom and Jsettes. "No gimmicks no props" I know that's right! You all won I don't care what anyone says. Thee I love. #luvdaboom

[@cjmcarter62]

You all need to give The Sonic Boom 💥 their credit. They are the BEST!

[@313BlazeF]

Fierce mixed with Spotlight fanfare was GENIUS! 🎉🤞🏾

[@karlinlee7908]

Fierce is a uapb fanfare. Our fanfare is called blowin.

[@Vladerella]

It's amazing seeing how talented our young future leaders are!!!

[@amoore1981]

Wow! I’m so proud of the Sonic Boom of The South. You all did not disappoint not one time this season. Congratulations you’re number 1 in my book!

[@mlester738]

That Superstar was fonked to the highest level of FONK. ✊🏾

[@ATLDRUMACADEMY]

That drumline part on "You got it bad " is something so funky !!

[@BFRESH1]

Put Trophy 🏆 at Dr Little door 🚪 DaBoom was Booming 🔊💨

[@calisoul1326]

Now this is showing out when you know you can. Excellent ❤

[@lindah3803]

This is my 1st time watching a band performance on a field. Goodness, quite the show. Those formations were so detailed and spot on. I noticed that the choreography for the dancer's was very exaggerated. Each move was big. Regardless if it was a kick or a hip thrust. That size of a "stage" requires all that exaggeration to be seen. Personally I can't imagine the amount of time involved in creating all the formations, choreography, practice to sync with the music. Great job to everyone involved in this production.

[@antionettedeloach1747]

🎉Absolutely what one would call an Excellent Performance 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯‼️

[@JY601]

@ 4:07 Sound like they mashed up “get ready” into the beginning of “You don’t have to call”…. 😢They too good!!it’s gems everywhere

[@doriswalker1694]

That was an absolutely awesome performance! They did that!!!🎉🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@feliciastewart8544]

Yes! I agree!😊

[@keithyounger9397]

That’s right, Our football team started in the “A”, The Boom finished it in the “A”!! Are yeah not entertained people, The musicality, the J.S.U. In “3D”, the song selection, The “J” settles routine, The spelling of thee Sonic B,The shade they threw at “A&T”, you”ll never ever, ever, put together a show like this!!! They show up, and showed out!! That what the Judges were talking about! The judges still didn’t get it right! The boom had the better show!

[@siszakeha7287]

Simply THEE Best. Bravo! LuvDaBoom! Best band in the land....

[@gregorypridgeon1104]

Great show JSU. Our culture is blessed with such wonderful talent. All 4 bands did a tremendous job. No losers No haters. An Old school bandhead

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

They are playing their hearts out! 🙌🏾🙌🏾go Sonic Boom. Viewing from Northern Maine!⚜️

[@roycehunt141]

Usher should be so proud of them !!!❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Awesome!!!!!

[@kofoblue3172]

They sound spectacular!

[@jabarijackson4311]

The boom is going to always deliver! Always! 💙💙

[@kimberlybrewer5311]

Loved everything about this performance. THEEILOVE! Luv the Boom! 💙💙

[@legendadams6601]

why did they just play that usher song so damn good like that.. J5 went crazy

[@cyoohoos]

First you have to learn the instrument. Then memorize sheet music for the song. Then the routine on the field which requires memorizing the field lines.. coordination with every one else. Hats off

[@tahjjj1488]

That sound is OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! I have no IDEA how they get that in tune, big, even sound while high stepping! And to keep that sound during a 12 minute show?!! Clarinets on those high notes were killing it! I loved this! Y’all keep doing your thing! You all are AMAZING!!!!

[@lulabrooks3598]

Y’ALL Just Got It Jackson State .That’s all I can say

[@saphire2214]

Love, love, love this! Why aren't there more people in the stands? They deserve a bigger audience! ❤ Would love to visit just to watch this live.