KERI LEWIS LOOKS BACK AT MINT CONDITION'S "U SEND ME SWINGIN"

[@deonnadyson]

The fact that he was 20... and wrote this song... shows how gifted he is...

[@lawrencemills9196]

Absolutely

[@theotheramerica6411]

This was my favorite mint song. The chords and melody hit me in a special way. Thanks to Keri.

[@qtluv27]

Nothing but facts!

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Was one of my favorites but "So Fine" will always be one of the top Mint Condition song for me Man between the dynamics, Stokely's vocals and the guitar work and the interplay between the two, which definitely blew me away, I used to sit there and get lost in that song over and over

[@Idontentertainfoolishness]

@@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 hell yea!!! thats my fav too

[@lucybunwa5833]

same

[@carmellac2000]

Man that song was a masterpiece they are so underrated

[@strauqq1]

Shoot, I want to hear the breakdown of the whole entire album. A masterpiece.

[@lebron2367]

Seriously 😂

[@samuelmwangi4431]

Wait. Wait. WAAAAIT! You wrote this song? Yow. *stand ovation* 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for this amazing song

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

👏👏💛💛🙏🙏

[@jtriggs7]

The way You Send Me Swingin sounds at the beginning on the keyboard is fire. I kept replaying that part of the video over and over.

[@waynefoote3781]

The songwriting is just unbelievable man! WOW! If you love me deserves a GRAMMY! It just melts............

[@sandrarice4197]

I could listen to this young man all night long. I love all the history he tells us.❤ I love the song too!!! Great job!!!❤

[@mscotchery9861]

I'm so mad I didn't grow up in that era. Instead I was born right after y'all got signed. I was born in March of 1990. But I'm also so mad that y'all haven't gotten more recognition. You guys music always gives me chills and speaks to my soul. It moves me! The fact that you guys are actual musicians still is mind blowing........ God made you guys a band on purpose. I'm grateful for y'all. Period. Lol my daddy is y'all's age I believe. So of course he's the one that got me hip...... But the 90's in general was just an era that's unforgettable that I just can't seem to let go of!😩 My son even love y'all's music. He's only 9...... Anyway...... Love and Blessings to anyone who reads this. Sincerely, "A woman who wishes she had a time machine"😂

[@DNICKS]

Greatest Song of All Time.

[@veemo2527]

Hands down the best Boy Band around!! All love!!

[@md4111]

that intro is amazing

[@cbax2869]

It would be awesome if Mint Condition could reunite and do a tour with KERI LEWIS and CHRIS "DADDY" DAVE! Make it happen ya'll!😀

[@kamed.]

Keri you and the entire "MINT CONDITION family are phenomenal ! Could you do a REUNION tour with all of the original members PLEASE?

[@Paulygoku]

Underrated band 😢

[@RexLawson4eva]

My wedding song 💕

[@ElleBoogie504]

Great episode Keri. Can’t wait for more

[@iamsoulsister]

I’ve watched this video a couple times and I’m in love with Keri’s speaking voice. Invite him back to do another breakdown. Please. 🙏🏾

[@90srnbalumni]

4p PST today (Jan. 9, 2024)

[@DIRT813]

One of my favorite songs still play it .

[@lucybunwa5833]

WOWWWW THIS IS TALENT 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nicolehill4812]

This is my favorite Mint Condition song! All of their songs are my favorites.

[@earthenformed8000]

Incredible!! Please do so fine!!!!! A MASTERPIECE!!!

[@sunset2798]

This song came out when I was in the 6th or 7th grade, it reminded me of Laura from family matters because I had the biggest crush on her

[@livefree1111]

This was 🔥. Your delivery is so smooth. I was a kid when Mint Condition came out. MC is my favorite band. Do more videos 🙏🏿

[@90srnbalumni]

4p PST today (Jan. 9, 2024)

[@livefree1111]

@@90srnbalumni Here for it ❤️🔥

[@davidmurray6949]

(1) My girl Temptations (2) Night and day Al b sure (3) You send me swanging I listen to you send me swanging the most but these three love songs are the best for telling a woman how you really feel about her.

[@sharbasogers8151]

This was incredible. I love hearing about the intricacies of how a song was created and the breakdown of the process. Mint Condition is one of my favorite bands.

[@astrochakbathbodyaromather5984]

Love me some MINT!!!

[@christopherowens6391]

Keri awesome video!

[@shenequakimbro2660]

I really enjoyed this video. This took me back in my 20s. What a fun time for music and dating. I dated a guy that tasted something good in a restaurant and referenced the song, Swinging. When we tasted something good back in the day, we would say it was swinging. Glad you guys had a chance to meet Stevie Wonder. I missed him at a prayer meeting he had with my old Pastor almost 10 years ago. He was going to surprise us and I missed it.

[@roundman74]

one of my all time favorite groups i got to meet here in dallas in the mid 90s with jimmy and terry.wish i had the opportunity to meet them again

[@joesmithva757]

Dope period

[@djmontyforyou]

And that story of him talking about how Stevie Wonder admired the song so much that he wanted to meet them and seeing Stevie Wonder who sing the song that he created was absolutely beautiful

[@apshinn]

AMAZING!!!!!

[@Queenalika85]

my jam

[@gp4824]

Wish he and Toni were still married

[@jeromedumpit9144]

Any thoughts on Glenn Jones' music? Absolutely love your work by the way.

[@inthegroovewithms.rachelle6440]

May I include this video in what I share with my students?

[@novanoskillz4151]

I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT. But stokley does favor Stevie wonders voice in the earlier years .

[@hypeknuckles113]

Omg he looks Soo much like dj envy .....from the breakfast club......

[@imthebest7290]

Agree with him. I can live without the “Chica Boom”

[@michaelwoods3850]

I dont believe stevie was singing swinging

[@pythomas29]

Keri ........ Stokleys vocals after the “Boom boom chicka boom boom” is what set it OFF!!! PURE GENIUS!!!!! Love it .... thank you- I’m a Mint Head for life!!

[@marshannajohnson8584]

Stokley's voice on that part reminds me of an airplane ascending into the sky. I know that sounds weird. I just love that part of the song and when he sings "thiiiis feeling is the one thing" OMG!!!! Gives me chills

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

"Someone to Love" also has a crazy intro! Love this band!!!

[@qtluv27]

Facts

[@autumnskai6383]

"if you love me" is such a phenomenal song... the lyrics and Stokley's voice🔥🔥🔥 Gotta do that one next

[@pythomas29]

Agreed! I know my boyfriend gets sick of me playing it but he knows why. Hell.. SO FINE is always dedicated to him. The most beautiful man I’ve ever seen.

[@chriscooks5437]

Yes!! And the spanish remix is spellbounding!!!!

[@iluvmyboba]

Keri Lewis... great musician and gifted songwriter.

[@inthegroovewithms.rachelle6440]

*This* is a breakdown of why Mint Condition and you have been such an inspiration. Really a beautiful and indelible mark on MUSIC as a whole. Timeless, versatile, boundlessly authentic and expressive.

[@anna_surv]

I am only 2:28 into the video and it is TOO DOPE!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 This SONG & PRETTY BROWN EYES ARE MY FAVORITES!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@RaymarkJENKINS]

There will * NEVER* BE ANOTHER BAND' LIKE { MINT CONDICION}!!

[@Jessc-v8j]

The performance of this song on Apollo. Y'all were TRULY MINT CONDITION. Love this music for life. Glad you all stuck together so long as a band. Love you guys. Stokley still sounds the same in 2000, Nothing left to say. Oh My

[@ceeceetracey9839]

THis breakdown is so special to me because I feel the power behind this song every single time I hear it - still, almost 30 years later

[@shaunavierling4981]

Yes!!

[@marhasani]

I’m so glad that I discovered this page, shot out to Grown Folks Music on IG.

[@dominiqueramsey6278]

Amen!!!

[@lenizcastaneda7099]

Exactly

[@jgirlinluv55]

Mint is the last r&b band... so glad I got to meet them on 2016/2017 new years weekend.

[@cupcakes7015]

I met Jeffrey Allen, saxophonist in 2010. 5/29/2021

[@deonnadyson]

@@cupcakes7015 how were they in person?

[@cupcakes7015]

@@deonnadyson Great! Stokely's voice has got better with time and all the guys look good. Jeffrey was nice and humble as he autographed my CD. 6/12/2021

[@indigoearthangel888]

Oooohweeee!!!! Mint Condition is my favorite band!!!! Yoooo gooood look, Keri!!!!! 💎💜🌞💪 I love the breakdown! Thank you - respect.

[@nkryptedmusic7961]

Keri, plsssss, in future episodes, do more segments about the MC tracks. You really don’t know how much MC is missed !!!

[@curtishall8634]

I totally agree with you. Keri you need to breakdown the MC songs. So so many classics. MC deserves more shine. I am DIE HARD MC Fan!

[@anna_surv]

WOW 🤩 This was awesome to learn how the song come to life!! I can only imagine having Stevie walk in the room singing my song !!!🤩This is definitely epic to me!!! #Mintcondition 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@terucks]

When Keri Left, Mint Condition lost their sound. Keri was the integral piece for their commercial success

[@foreverxo8693]

The chords alone make me want to cry😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 AMAZING THANKYOU 💜y’all have to do “So fine” next😫✨

[@pythomas29]

AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!! Yes!!

[@mscotchery9861]

Yes!

[@ALEXANDERNEVERMIND1958]

HANDS DOWN THIS IS THE SONG THAT DID IT FOR ME. THE IS THE SONG THAT MADE ME A MINT CONDITION FAN. “FROM THE MINT FACTORY” WAS THE FIRST CD I EVER BOUGHT. KERI, THANK U GUYS.

[@bakeemsivills7973]

My favorite Mint Condition song,,,hands down,,, I keep this on repeat!!! Top 10 R&B songs of all time in my eyes,,,true treasure

[@LeOndra98]

I listen to it like it came out yesterday. It never gets old!

[@jasonmcmurray7980]

This song was #EPIC‼️

[@nopereradicator]

*is

[@ourpurposeistohelpyoufindy9407]

I have had this song on repeat for 4 days straight! Definitely my favorite Mint Condition tune. We really miss you guys. My 3 young nephews are also crazy about this song. Thanks Keri for sharing this.

[@Undeniably_Me]

There is always that one song that brings that nostalgic feeling that takes you back to your childhood. For me it's this song! Everytime I hear this song I'm in middle school again, harmonizing with my cousin in the court yard trying to do this song justice with our little 12 yr old 2 part harmony 😂 We did alright tho! 😊

[@lcem32]

Nobody can sing that song like Stokely. Salute to my favorite band of all time.

[@raggafury]

Keri thanks for these great videos. Any chance you'll make a breakdown video of the epic synth solo in Mint Condition "On And On"? Asking for a keybaordist friend :)

[@siyabongakunene5052]

One of my all time favorite jams💖 Stockley's voice was made for this song.

[@SheriL1]

Beautiful song Keri. Stokley bought it to life with that beautiful voice. Thank you guys for life for being one of my all time favorite bands. 🧡💛🧡

[@thyatiran]

Love this song. It struck a chord with me that not many songs could

[@Deerych]

[@erickaivory7996]

This is one of my favorite songs! I was in 5th grade when it came out & I sang this accapella in music class for a project. I sounded NOTHING like Stokley because I was so nervous but this joint STILL goes hard so many years later!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@phinegyrl]

He’s so smooth and intelligent. I see why Toni fell for him 🥰

[@chrisleon2841]

Man you influenced my song writing 1/6 of THE GOATs FOR SURE

[@chrisleon2841]

Definitely missing your signature on my autograph Mint Basses

[@chrisleon2841]

Would love for you to hear some cuts from my bands upcoming project still in production but it clear the influence on there!! As soon as everything is complete will kick to you on here and instagram blessings man

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Best 90’s Band Ever 👍🏾

[@hevyonez97]

Good video...this was my #1 slow jam of 1994, let alone the 90s! 👍🏿😁🎶🎵

[@pythomas29]

Since October, I have listened to If you Love me and So fine and You send me swinging multiple times everyday!!! Each time I listen, I hear something different! AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG!!!! Thank you Keri ans MC! I LOVEEEEEEEEE that they are a band first and then add the lyrics. I’m studying them as if I’m a musician. I’m NOT, music 🎶 just hits my SOUL!!!

[@nataliedevries8036]

Best R&B song of all time. This video is perfect!

[@dilliegang6890]

What type of technology were you using producing the music?

[@90srnbalumni]

DillieGang Mini Moog, Micro Moog, JD-800, MPC, to name a few...

[@plawson8577]

@@90srnbalumni Dope as Hell Music Production Mr Keri! BTW, I wanted to ask, I know Roger Troutman’s Son Jr worked behind the scenes and helped Co Found Mint Condition in y’all native St Paul, what was your experiences working with the oldest Child of the Legendary Talkbox?

[@huggybunny14]

They had some of the best intros. They knew how to draw you into the song. Love them ♥️✨. You can hear their influences so much in their music.

[@SangKromah]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[@ells80]

I’m glad you’ve created this channel, Keri. #underratedonlybythosewhoDONTknow

[@nokuthulakhwela9074]

Love this song 🥺😍

[@88omarvelous]

Awesome...Man what always did it for me with this song in addition to the vocals was the chord progressions..Regarding y’alls intros I loved the intro of What Kind of Man (you on steel drums) and I liked the intro on underrated Change Your Mind..Oh lastly Sam Cooke..the greatest R&B singer ever.. and please do Stevie’s Super Women lol

[@dietrichnelsonsr4796]

From the mint factory and DOB intros

[@babydii3487]

Stokley always snappin 😮❤❤

[@mdonblacktoday]

U SEND ME SWANGIN' IS ONE OF THE GREATEST BALLADS OF ALLLLLLLL TIIIIIIIIIME!!!!!!!!! JUST AS GOOD AS BREAKIN' MY HEART AKA PRETTY BROWN EYES.....KERI IS FIRE ON KEYBOARDS!!!!!!!

[@ohheybih]

Amazing. My favorite Mint Condition song. I love hearing writers and artists tell the stories of how songs came to be. Love it!!!!!

[@PSYCHDEGREE63]

Just amazing 😍😍

[@dreamsmarketgroup11]

This Brother is super gifted. And cool too! 💪🏾

[@klefusmcdonald2644]

RnB masterpiece, but this track transcends RnB, my blues and rock buddies would attest to that.

[@missypoo8545]

Still rock in this song in 2024. This is a great song that has staying power.

[@shadynine.]

did not know DJ Envy played in Mint Condition

[@plawson8577]

Factoid: Roger Troutman Jr(YES, the son of THAT Roger Troutman) co founded Mint Condition and helped penn and produce for them.

[@matthewholmes4278]

My favorite Mint Condition song!!! Love the remix as well!!!! 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@queenjd12]

you guys were/are amazing musicians...why aren't you doing anything together? I know people grow and change but you left fans wanting more! I really miss this band!

[@pythomas29]

💯

[@216Numbskull]

@jackie d, The reason Mint Condition broke up was due to Toni Braxton & Keri Lewis getting married. Keri fell hard for Toni & pretty much told the members of Mint Condition, "Peace Out!"

[@Jessc-v8j]

I was too young to know back then who you were but after hearing stokley in you will know black men united. I looked him up to find that he is singer in a band Mint condition.... wow

[@abstrakcarib7085]

I played this song and album till I broke the cassette tape. Bought every Mint album that ever came out. Even the cassette singles when they had A and B sides with the remixes. Lol

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Anyone that doesnt know "U Send Me Swingin" is a fkn masterpiece needs to go have several seats.

[@simontoue6047]

Great channel. I really enjoy the breakdown of the songs. You should also do it for the songs you produced on Toni's albums. A lot of underrated gems. Much success for your channel

[@stephenjohnson2327]

Chill bumps just thinking about this joint. Pure Magic. I can't believe they've never gone Platinum. It's literally criminal. "The Heat" By TB and Keri was sonically innovative.

[@HgrGar]

Mint Condition came at a time (early nineties) when bands were on the way out... Plus you had Boyz ll Men and Jodeci emerging, but Mint Condition brought bands back from life support and ended up occupying their own lane... Organic R&B music was way better off for it 🔥!!!

[@88omarvelous]

The thing I really love about this song is the chord progressions combined with the vocal. Oh and Sam Cooke and Stevie are my all time favourites

[@JustBree716]

90s were a crazy time, gangster rap and lots of raunchy stuff going on. Mint condition was a great balance ❤ they were and are cream of the crop. Thankful to be able to experience this era that was just about the last to do it. Authentic and mucho talent

[@chriscooks5437]

Sam Cooke wrote You Send Me about Aretha Franklin whom he was having an affair with. Aretha has a dripping sweet live TV performance of it! Treat yourself to a listen! You can definitley tell she's and girl in love and teasing the camera with it!