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The Million Dollar Funk Squad from Norfolk State University performing various block from 2001 to 2007

[@silkaem]

I am honored to have marched to the beat of these men and women. I have got to have one of them run a clinic and start my high school off right.

[@franzswa]

I have played for DCI Drumlines, and have written cadences for HBCU Drumlines as well. NSU by far is the greatest I have seen in a long time. No HBCU Drumline can compare. They have the entertainment style yet they can keep it corp style. That's what win championships and competitions. KUDOS to NSU Drumline.

[@auntiec6294]

MDF$ ... GOAT. Period

[@franzswa]

Great, and Fantastic Job you have done with this NSU Drumline Mr. Beathea.....

[@franzswa]

What an OUTSTANDING HBCU Drumline...... NO Other HBCU Drumline compares.......

[@franzswa]

Norfolk State University Drumline is the Best HBCU Drumline by far in the US.

[@janaebattle8090]

Often imitated but never duplicated yesuhhhhhhhhh MDFS 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mj27th]

Just..............................AMAZING!

[@Gigsteve]

I guess the first line in your response is the difference. MD dosent concentrate on "tricks" they concentrate on rudiments and cleanliness. The "super-easy"(lol) visuals are just an added feature with these boys. The percussion instructor works really hard to teach "percussion" and we work really hard to attract students who want to learn. So the tricks and gimmicks can stay with SU/PV/A&T etc.

[@FAMUSNARE]

the thing i hate most is when ppl come to videos of other lines & hate. If you dont like it dont watch it! Different sections do different things. There is not one set percussive technique their are different styles and interpretations thats why percussion is so dynamic! But I got to give it to MDFS those boys be on point with what they do. One thing i like about yall is that yall dont let yall dancing take away from the playing which happens a lot in different sections...Kudos to yall!

[@1245b]

The best.

[@jetsoverboston]

the best!

[@smoovdaddy91]

WOOOO! THAT TENOR SOLO AT 1:10

[@Gigsteve]

Rhythmsensi...I deleted your post my by mistake...sorry about that...thanks for the props!

[@porkboi]

lmao i aint even notice either. I know he was proud as hell.

[@jetsoverboston]

3:03 is SICK!!!!

[@soulbrotha13]

Straight kiilin that shit!! fo real

[@FLEETWOOD1017]

THE BEST.....PERIOD!

[@joeXeffingXcocker]

their playig Delsate next satuday, i might be there =]

[@Gigsteve]

LOL...Haters never cease to amaze me!

[@tierangreen]

That was an extremely drum corps style quad solo... Shit yeah!!!

[@marvinmj7075]

This is the result of Practice

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

Damn.....that 1 DISLIKE....must be mighty lonely on that side🤔

[@KC816KC]

@NSUMDFS Yezzir!!

[@Swaggtv3]

2:40 Yhu Can Tell Dey 4rm DC

[@rhssnare]

1:30 is my favorite part. Awesome drumline.

[@Gigsteve]

I hear you. I guess it depends on what you consider to be "better." That definition tends to change from region to region. No disrespect I'm sure we both prefer the style of our individual schools.

[@BlackCalvinist]

If you care about entertainment,imo, the BOX takes it by a slight edge. If you care more about music and less about visuals, MDFS has it down. The BOX, Sudden Impact and Platinum Forte are the only groups anywhere near clean enough to put up alongside or against MDFS. Great video Steve.

[@gigabite008]

maaaaannn 2:01.....thatz my favorite part. i keep rewinding it baq!!!! lol. anyone know where i can find tha rest of that video???

[@alika92]

when is nsu highschool band camp because i would like to attend...

[@P3RF3CTCH09S]

Can sum 1 plz tell me wat it takes to get on this line i wanna join...

[@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID]

They're cool for that style, but i'm more of a chocolate thunder, wt, funk factory, rat pack kind of percussionist. I'd like to see them and The Box in a competition.

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

You mean " drummer".....we percussionist over here

[@theprodegy12]

@theprodegy12 i dont know where that tenor lick at 1:10 is from but my drumline, Jacksonville State University, has a cadence with those same notes!!! Idk who stole it...but im sure it wasnt us!!!

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

ABSOLUTELY NOT.....SORRY

[@jollyrancher0224]

aye wheres the video to 2:02.?

[@silkaem]

U have to first get accepted in the school, audition on an instrument for the band and report to band camp. MD is easily the most competitive section in the band and some prospects never make it on an instrument. I would recommend that if u are in high school, go to the high school band camp first.

[@smoovdaddy91]

lmao the person who disliked this video gotta be from Hampton..smh MDF$ 2010 #3 Kev Hart follow me @smoovdaddy91

[@NSUMDFS]

@KC816KC eveyone has the right to an opinion

[@theprodegy12]

I dont when that tenor lck is from but my drumline, Jacksonville State Univ, has a cadence thats pretty much the same there a little ore licks but idk either we stole oer they stole it??

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

You high???...you MUST BE

[@Beasly151]

i don't want to hear talking about The Box and Funk Train cause their not on our level. Actually when they saw M.D.F.$ the were amazed at the fact we are black and could play. Funk Train didn't want it in 99 nor 2000 and we actually didn't see the box so i can't comment on them. MACK 10 M.D.F.$ Fall 01 Snare

[@gontrumpet]

naw, he plays for hampton university

[@KC816KC]

@NSUMDFS But I believe VSU won with horsepower.. And honestly the drumline might not have won but I think VSU's chops r better the Norfol

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

🤣🤣🤣

[@clarinetplr2004]

yall just look like a show band rather than have technicality like UNA drum line...

[@KC816KC]

VSU and MDFS are very similar.. But to b honest.. I think VSU is better.. WTH HARNESSES!!!!

[@dedrickp]

Honestly the BOX will win in my book because they are original. Million Dollar Funk Squad is cool and all but I saw nothing original in this video everything they did I saw a DCI or WGI line do

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

EVERYTHING "ORIGINAL ".....THATS JUST HOW THEY DO IT 😂

[@franzswa]

Clarinetplr2004, And UNA is nothing more than a Corp Style Band, with no form of Showmanship or Entertainment for their audiences Your Band is one dimensional with only classical music. Norfolk State can do both Corp Style, and Show Band (Big 10 Style) They (NSU) can perform competitive, and for their audience.

[@NSUMDFS]

@KC816KC VSU has never been better than Norfolk..sorry.

[@kingdomkidsmarchingband9521]

NEVER....