FIRST TIME HEARING Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid Reaction

[@E.Allen1]

Man I haven't seen this video in awhile. My friend danced in it and we knew he was big-time then! RIP Shake!! RIP Mr. Kemp!

[@ggsworld8762]

He died tragically in 2015. He was on a cruise, it docked in Jamaica and they think he slipped on some rocks, hit his head and drowned. He was going to be a performer on Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise at the time. He was only 55

[@michaelwiggan7437]

This was the Friday Evening Song before you went out to party in the 80's ..gave you so much positive vibes!!..Big Hit!!

[@anumbus]

Teddy Riley was elbows deep in this one. This song was so big when it came out you couldn't go anywhere and not hear it. This song was massive in the late 80s clean into the early 90s. This song dropped in 88 and still gets played. RIP Johnny Kemp.

[@jewelofaries]

Boy when this song came out, talk about overkill. You couldn't go anywhere without hearing this song. I got so tired of hearing it, but it's nice to hear now. R.I.P. Mr. Kemp.

[@ggsworld8762]

Yes, everyday all day. I love it much more now than I did back in the 80’s😂

[@tafkap01]

I am literally finding out he passed right here!!!

[@MightMouse2174]

Keith Sweat passed on this song.... Johnny Kemp danced like he had 2 left feet but that didn't stop him this is an all time classic jam R.I.P Johnny Kemp

[@opmallmoneyin]

Keith wrote this

[@MightMouse2174]

Yes... yes he did

[@ReNay2411]

It has that Candy Vibe!

[@Wadz59]

This song written by Keith Sweat, produced and arranged by Teddy Riley was to be on Keith's debut album Make it last forever. It was not included in the album for lack of time because the album was already finished. Keith Sweat then decided to give it to Johnny Kemp. This song was a huge hit and was ranked No.1 on the Billboard when it was released.

[@tizzyp793]

Keith Sweat bragged about writing this on Verzus, nice jam.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Back 2 years later! Still love this song! BTW, the "mother" of this type of choreography is Rosie Perez (In Living Color). Worked with Bobby Brown, New Edition, etc... Real talent.

[@SopranoSistah]

This used to definitely be one of my anthems!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💯💯♥️ Still hits.

[@eugenemckinney8736]

As of Mar 1988 Johnny Kemp's Just Got Paid was released on Columbia Records off of his Secrets of Flying album. That was the Friday party jam of 1988, at the start of New Jack Swing the Teddy Riley Era even one of my family members went to the record store and bought this thing on 12 inch and we knew that this joint would be have everyone dancing on the floor at birthday, Xmas Halloween parties in 1988. Rest in peace JK ❤

[@NJbakintheday]

Freshman year of college... '89-'90, biker shorts in effect and New Jack Swing was everywhere. R.I.P. J. Kemp

[@clfoster3310]

This was that Friday night jam you'd play going to the club. This brought back some memories.

[@onyx06191987]

This beat and Johnny Kemp, puts me in the mind of Bruno Mars and his 24 Karat hook. Dancing , singing and all.

[@ingrid8994]

A banger! ❤️‍🔥🔥 Of course people would sing “just got la*d” 😂 RIP Johnny Kemp. Tragic untimely death. Edited to add: Grammy nominated song 🤩

[@TaylorMadeCori]

I believe the story is that Johnny Kemp's demo is what was used for this song. This song was a monster hit. IMO - there was "This Is How We Do It", and this song right here. If you were in the club, and this song came on...you were GOING on that dance floor. This is just one of those songs that just compelled you to dance. The beat hits so hard it thumps...LOL.

[@ShelliGriffith-mg9jt]

If you can't feel this in your body you're not alive.😊 This used to be the best dance song in the clubs back in the day!!

[@powerbad696]

RIP Johnny Kemp.This song and video is still SLAMMING!! The dancing and energy of this video is off tha charts!!!LOL.😉😉Everyone is SLIM,TRIM and FIT!!! LOL.I like the different styles of dancing going on in this vd-hip-hop,street-dancers and trained modern dancers.And the women are gorgeous.😊😊

[@zinarhone7642]

This was the pay day jam, Friday night party theme song!!! Height of That New Jack Swing! Feels good, feels good! RIP J. Kemp!

[@CharlesMosley129]

i had just left Los Angeles for Philadelphia when this song hit in July 1988. i was dancing in the front cabin of my mom and dad's U-Haul truck when this came on the radio. i was 5 then. as soon as we reached Philadelphia, a new sound hit the radio. New Jack Swing music had arrived. all at once, "Just Got Paid" by Johnny Kemp, "Groove Me" by Guy, and "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown hit like a lightning bolt. "My Girly" by Ready For The World came a week later. it is thee sound of my childhood from age 5 in 1988 to age 13 in 1996. great time to be alive.

[@tonyahoward9140]

I’m much older than you, so when you were moving to Philly, I had joined the Navy and left Philly that May. I was 19 and in Meridian, MS. when this song hit.

[@v.j.3029]

Such a fun video, a big hit back then. God, I miss the 80's!

[@TheFargo116]

This was a party anthem song in 1987......Johnny was a one hit wonder but what a hit.....as far as him being a inspiration or influence on New Edition.....nah......New Edition had their first hit in 1983 before anyone even heard of Johnny Kemp.....great reaction

[@MightMouse2174]

He had a hit song before and after Just Got Paid

[@mskeenac21]

This song was a hit & went off at every party! Keith Sweat wrote this song & Teddy Riley produced it. This was supposed to go on Keith Sweat debut album but his album was already finished & turned in so he gave it to Johnny since he knew him since they were teenagers singing in the different groups they were in at the time. This song was his signature song & his biggest hit. It's a very fishy situation surrounding his death in 2015. He was supposed to be performing this song for Tom Joyner & his yearly cruise but 2 days before he was found floating dead in beach water in Jamaica. R.I.P to Johnny Kemp this classic will forever reign.

[@cellmate1]

He was at the beginning of the New Jack Swing era. Super producer Teddy Riley

[@cflournoy1529]

A straight weekend anthem!!!!! Rip😢😢

[@willthomas2310]

One of the earliest New jack swing bangas

[@hairismylyfecashonhandnocr7129]

I remember my aunt and her friends listening to this while they was on their way out clubbing. This song is still a hit!

[@danielswood]

Fantastic dance track, just up beat fun! And new jack swing was/is one of my fav rhythms. If I listened to this I'd usually follow with Now that we've found love, Heavy D's version - and then not be able to resist going back to Third World's ... so many great tunes to enjoy! 😊 Thanks for this one.

[@Nonchalant_248]

Huge hit for him but he didnt have a lot of hits besides this one. He passed away a few years ago unfortunately..RIP

[@JustJammin]

RIP

[@renaudvillacis8066]

Yeah and Birthday suit was in the movie Sing and that john travolta movie where hes a spy .

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Remember putting on my makeup to this, before hitting the clubs! Little silly, but got you moving. Jheri curl needed some work! Reminds me of Morris Day and the Time.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

❤️

[@johnneils9084]

Certainly a jam. Sad circumstances around his passing....RIP❤☮

[@prettykaren7326]

This song just makes you want to dance love this song.

[@elvencieprior6968]

New Jack Swing at its best!

[@helgar791]

'Bout time. The greatest Friday after work song ever. By the way, sample? Not "Candy".

[@mauricesantinomf]

This is a jam RIP Johnny Kemp

[@carladavis1473]

Teddy Riley produced this song and Keith Sweat wrote it. This was the start of New Jack Swing

[@smusicluv]

This got EVERYONE on the dance floor!

[@bronxbomma75]

Rest easy Johnny Kemp. Friday get ya paycheck anthem.

[@mitchwinthrop]

major!

[@hutchieboy242]

This is where New Jack Swing started.. .. Johnny and the T Connection are both from the Bahamas

[@Dirtcake71]

I still rock this when that check hits the bank! 😂

[@JustJammin]

Probably the most fitting song.

[@Dirtcake71]

@@JustJammin It has been for decades except I don't go to the club anymore, I pay my mortgage. Lol

[@ShogunOfHarlem]

RIP Johnny Kemp

[@DarylDSpivey]

The Tunnel! 27th and 12th. Before Hip Hop!

[@leeby67]

R.I.P Johnny Kemp

[@diaquitaquita8984]

The bass does sounds like candy jj I'm just now notice

[@vanessaexum9379]

Yes!!! Been waiting for someone to react to this!!!

[@kimberlypage5285]

Classic right here! I’m surprised that not many people have reacted to this. Maybe you recall it from “Love and Basketball”? Also, New Edition was out well before we knew of Johnny Kemp.

[@johnashley327]

I still this every time I get paid. 😂

[@antwaunfalkner8821]

Teddy Riley absolutely killed this track

[@kevbrown341]

Hi JJ! Nice reaction! Club Banger! Period! Peace!

[@ellerootz6702]

This wuz tha jam!

[@SpottedQ]

I still have this cassette.

[@andra2377]

Teddy Riley keys are all over this one! *Nsync even did a cover of it.

[@jayeell1253]

Keith sweat wrote and Teddy Riley produced. Heard when he said play Teddy

[@garyparker9970]

Teddy Reilly and the beginning of his new jack sound

[@Jonah_NET]

Interesting observation about Cameo Candy song, There's a notable similarity

[@donnadavis3422]

RIP. Heard him mention Teddy in the song. If Teddy Riley had something to do with this song it's a banger. Really should do a shout out to Teddy Riley. Saw him I n Raleigh N.C. at women's empowerment. He was great !!! If you can go and see him in concert please do.

[@bronxbomma75]

Teddy Riley on production.

[@tinaneaderhiser9127]

🔥🔥💥😍👍🤗👏🥰💥🔥🔥

[@paulcampbell2163]

Good ear, I missed that Cameo simplier

[@BayAreaSon]

JJ you should check out I Get The Job Done by Big Daddy Kane.this beat reminds me of that song .

[@smittybenzo4693]

This song was written by the great Keith Sweat

[@sandramiller6752]

🔥🔥🎶🎶🔥🎶💯💯

[@maryquivers9983]

He is from that island Rihanna is

[@ekehler1985]

Teddy Riley production

[@karengoodman1678]

THIS WAS MID-80’s…

[@hubertlynch9931]

Check out Raphael Saadiq of Tony Tone Toni, with his tune, All is ask of you.

[@JustJammin]

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[@khaospilot4050]

This gone give me heavy teenage Michael Jackson vibes

[@diaquitaquita8984]

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