Zacardi Cortez /w MIKE HUNTER JR on drums!! Entering FONK NATION with Cardi!! NYE SERVICE2018!!

MIKE HUNTER JR ON DRUMS!!
Bass- Quintez Render
Lead- Jordan Love
Organ- Marcus Calyen (Zacardi Cortez’s MD)
Keys- Alan Robinson
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[@giantkiller56]

Playing a straight groove, without all the overpowering chops. A rare thing these days. You killed it, Mike!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

giantkiller56 Preciate it mane!!

[@motluv]

My brother, why do all drummers seem to always need to adjust something while they are not playing and still keep messing with equipment while they are playing? Wouldn’t it be better to get something that stays out? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Thomas Sawyer Lol. Man, things tend to move or volumes fluctuate etc a lot of times. Have to be able to adjust while staying locked in. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Lol

[@officialsmittyred6338]

That's My boy SIR EGG HEAD!!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Kaito B It’s an Evans Onyx man.

[@iluvroblox4537.]

This drummer is playing the music the way it should be played. Dude you killed that groove!!!!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Barron Morris Man, I greatly appreciate the love!! ✊🏾✊🏾

[@chriscurtis8344]

Mike Hunter Jr you sound like you can play bass. Just your approach to the music.

[@caliberofdayoneent.7913]

My man in the pocket! No over powering or drowning the other musicians out. Well balanced. That's what ppl look for

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Chris Curtis Mane I wish!!!

[@jacquelinejackson237]

hit that drum harder

[@Drumsetkid23]

Aye these boys LOCKED locked! You cant teach this kind of band chemistry! Well done!

[@gabrielmartires]

L L lol Iliii I’m Moo P The opp I op The President is is

[@Gustavo-tl4ps]

That bass is mad good.Great job to all ya

[@randallrender2407]

thanks man

[@Gustavo-tl4ps]

No problem

[@bbrooks225]

“If you don’t invite me back for the next watch night service....I’m comin on my own....I JUST WANNA” 😂😂😂

[@andraethegiant1987]

When did he say that?

[@prodleohaven]

@@andraethegiant1987 8:17

[@Michael-pj3tc]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@EvanSam]

Yeaahhhhh booiii😂

[@devinhudson4905]

That musical director so in tune with the band, is awesome to watch

[@crystaljames-owensiii4430]

Totally agree!! They are all so in sync!

[@rufuscrowder1309]

That's Zacardi's MD and they can hear him in their in ears.

[@BrandonFTC11228]

That fill at 3:06 😭 wow! Thats awesome... Unbelievable drummer! Way to use your gifts to worship! You inspire me... Keep up the good work!!

[@Cam5000]

Freakinnnnnn daayyyyyuuuum. That fill too bad for heaven

[@7mktt_mo]

Cam Maddock more like too good for hell*

[@Cam5000]

@@7mktt_mo k

[@Jimmy.v.v]

Fr i rewind it like 10 times

[@Dave-yq9fh]

I love this! They're doing it old school.. calling it on the fly. Notice how everybody is watching the bandleader (the organist in the black hoodie). He'll call out key changes and other stuff as it's happening. This isn't rehearsed at all - it's one long jam session. Great group of musicians!

[@Shankabottomus]

Extremely easy to play straight forward stuff.

[@benardmwangi843]

True... They have a great chemistry

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Shankabottomus I agree in a sense. I’ve seen kats struggle from trying to play unnecessary chops and fills when it should’ve been all foundation. The concept of it is easy, Fully agreed but I guess it’s just more so the mentality of some that makes it difficult for no reason.

[@RK4CHRIST]

This is the type of church I grew up in

[@Dave-yq9fh]

​@@Shankabottomus It certainly sounds simple on the surface, but there's more to it than that. There are subtle things that make all the difference. For example, when the singer starts his verse, everybody tightens up and backs off a bit. Mike closes up that hi-hat, the bassist and guitarist both start playing a little more sparse and muted, the organist starts comping rather than holding his notes, etc. Then the chorus hits and everybody opens back up a bit. Nobody had to tell them to do it. Keep in mind, this is a brand new song to them. Everybody hits the bridge, and there's no question where it is. It's not about the simplicity of the song, it's the musicianship behind it and the ability to adapt on the fly. You can tell all these guys have chops, but they aren't overplaying. These guys know their roles - and to hear them executed well on a song they don't know, simple or not, is a treat!

[@AntonioMeres]

Solid drummer. Not over doing stuff. Loved it! Great job Mike!

[@tanishaalbert5595]

Regards David David David David David and he said it would have CVT transmission in box

[@heemmosley5308]

This how James Brown would sound as a gospel singer, that’s band smooth ashell 🔥😎💪🏾

[@kyjones6879]

Up

[@feeboat6341]

@@kyjones6879 jhzhsnyun jb naywmn

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

jajajaja...you got it!

[@ryanini999]

***smooth as heaven***

[@coltonyelv1887]

Ryan Tucker ?

[@funkadelik71]

When you have a band with such chemistry sounds beautiful, reminded me of my days as a drummer back in PR great job!!!

[@kwf1358]

Finally a video with musicians IN church playing pocket. Without ALL those super long riffs, drumming all over the place and making it about themselves. Great video and music.

[@viajeconchuck7345]

As soon as the band kicked i got pumped! Then had a permanent grin on. Even after it's over and as I type this I've still got an fixed grin. Damn that was good!

[@jonahchristopherson1585]

Super tight groove and extremely clean fills. This was one of the most pleasant sounding things ever.

[@Distinguished_Djentlemen]

Everyone in the pocket. Professionals all around

[@treybrown3729]

“Somebody turn that man up!! SOMEBODYYYYYY” 😂😂😂

[@dph-vlogs]

I wish the band in my Church could be this tight. IT'S SO GOOOOD

[@subiegal8428]

The sweetness of a tight funk pocket...smooth as butter Mike 🥰 Absolutely LOVED it!!!!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Subbie Gal 👌🏾👌🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@KingPurpose24]

Man I’ve gotta say 7:57 through 8:16 to me to another plane of existence. Super appreciative of the grove! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@BrianAllen_33]

STANK FACE as soon as the bass came in. That bass gave me goose bumps and made me make faces I didn’t know I could!

[@BrothaNelson]

I’ve been playing since for my church for 7 years your transitions and fills help me a lot since I still have more to learn

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Heziezzy 15 Dope man!!

[@danielwogari9048]

I come back to this video every couple of months, and I’m in awe every time 😮

[@MikeHunterJr07]

😩😩🙏🏾🙏🏾🤟🏾

[@Maxibilian]

This pocket is so deep. It’s like a Steph Curry pull up 30 footer deep.

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Max Haake Lol Thanks man.

[@stephanielrichardson7796]

You ain't NEVER lied!!! It's "lint deep in the corner of a pair of Levi's after they've been washed" Pocket

[@MikeHunterJr07]

STEPHANIE L Richardson 😩😩😩😩🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 I appreciate it!!!

[@crystaljames-owensiii4430]

Totally agree!

[@elizstew8815]

What you say!!!

[@tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901]

Mike really good drum beat You are killing on the chops 🤟🤙👍😁😊 Playing a straight groove 😃👏🤟🤘🏻👊🏿

[@vagnerteixeira6982]

Less chops is not really less groove...you prove it well!! Perfect, bro!!

[@HelloMsSongbird]

I love being able to hear the MD calls. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kikiikikii9918]

Damn this when the instruments came in one after the other it just got more better and better and it’s sooo groovy 😍😍😍 GB

[@williamscott8821]

Y'all blessed y'all got talent the bass line and the drum part MY GOD!!!!!!!

[@glaubergarcia3941]

Cara, brasileiro aqui falando. Os músicos das igrejas americanas são um show a parte! É muito talento e unção!!!!

[@claudemaratoledomara8817]

os caras são fera mano (ismael)

[@-rr-4172]

When that pocket groove sooooo good that you get a belly ache 😖 you got raw pocket brother, keep groovin 👏👏👏

[@MikeHunterJr07]

-RR- Yooo!!!! I appreciate it mane.

[@tosinmcboy]

My bro My Mike really good Awesome overwpowering chops You killed it my bro

[@dannyboy3401]

That snare is so sharp and crisp. Love it👌🏾

[@Ishforreal]

“Go to E flat, go to E flat”, entire band switches seamlessly like it’s no big deal! This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LowEndLover664]

THAT GROOVE THO!! Love it! Nice in ear mix by the way!!

[@takeoffp]

Watched this video over and over I miss playing the drums for my church im only 21 I started when I was 12

[@L3FRMTMB]

Man I miss it Chruch program was the best ❗️

[@RoddyMusic444]

Ayeee tht ride cymbal was sayin summmmm 🤧🙌🏾

[@MikeHunterJr07]

OVO OchoDon Lol

[@thomaskneelandpoetry]

Yessuh it was!!!!!

[@patriciasmith2745]

Love your music that's the way you praise him Glory Glory Glory amen

[@jvz1970]

The whole band is awesome!

[@dannylugojr3428]

Brother I enjoy listening and watching you play the drums. Great playing, like always !!! God bless you brother.

[@zacharyfarmer4417]

This man here has became one of my favorite many drummers that pocket tho is clean as ever I’m just try to get there the best way I can as a drummer thank bro for giving us drummers some hope as well

[@nicholasflores8783]

The laughing from the MD during the jam is so great! Love the energy!

[@xale7593]

I'd join every church with a band this good, what an amazing experience.

[@chrisconaway6265]

Mike Hunter is a beast ..🎶

[@crystaljames-owensiii4430]

New subbie! Straight up groove and pocket!!! Praise and funk overload!😁❤ Yes!!!! Awesome band!!! I am tapping my foot..my kick drum, with both ink pens...my drumsticks.. in my hand, hitting my desk..my snare and symbol, jamming in my office at work!! Lol! 😆

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Crystal James-Owens III 😩😩😩😩🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️‼️ Get it then!!! Thanks lady!!!

[@gabrielmurari8976]

ive seen this video countless times and i never get tired of it man....

[@MikeHunterJr07]

@@gabrielmurari8976 Preciate the love mane 💪🏾

[@KJ9999]

So good and tasteful. You adjusting your in ears every few min is exactly why I wear cans haha. Good stuff!

[@hodaridaniels8786]

I love that bass comes together with the drums and the guitar and chords with the brass sounds, this is funky.

[@supah9346]

I think this is my fav video ever. As a churchdrummer myself this makes me so happy! The band is great, and Mike keeping it straight but giving that power when its suited👌 Great work all🔥

[@Prop_2112]

Man you play with such power. What an inspiration. Straight down the pike ......

[@elijahdaniels3420]

Now the sound comin outta that pocket is 🔥🔥an you wasn't playin when you said them dudes were "ready!". You guys make an excellent sound together. Great vibes

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Elijah Daniels Thanks. It’s greatly appreciated!!

[@elijahdaniels3420]

Y'all brothas keep doin ya thing

[@jvz1970]

That is some excellent pocket groove Mr.Hunter!

[@apostalicminds315]

ain't no holes in his his pocket...that killed it

[@mrglass1637]

This video just made it into the favorites list. This is real band chemistry and it shows in spades. I'm more of a pocket style drummer and this dude just killed it.

[@carlosdrummerboylundyremai8191]

Nice Pocket Mike You grooving like a professional🔥🔥🔥

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Carlos Drummerboy lundy Preciate it man

[@bonganimoyo7764]

THIS DRUMMER UNDERSTANDS THIS MUSIC EXTREMELY WELL. HE IS FLAWLESS.GENIUS

[@MikeHunterJr07]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🤟🏾

[@rimenuir910]

Wish Catholic Churches were this lit man, you killllllllllllllllled it

[@stevenluckybenson3468]

Y'all need to get that goin' in the Catholic Church! #praiseispraise

[@johnkolls3354]

You just need to know the truth and follow God, catholic is false doctrine.

[@ZacheryKeys]

John Kolls aman doc

[@benardmwangi843]

I'm Catholic,we jam like this..... Nairobi Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ZayTheOne26]

Rimenuir COGIC church is where you need to be at. Or tbh black churches. No racial

[@MultiManate]

Wonderfull! Thank you all for thees beautiful moments of pray and so good music...

[@cristiansanchez5428]

At 7:56 when you change the beat to just cymbals, I was so gassed that was mad nice🔥🔥

[@LivingBoldlyWithUyi]

Praise you!!! I just want to praise!! Okay Mr. Drummer I see you!!! This was really good!!!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Oghosa Uyiosa 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nicholasflores8783]

I don’t care what color you are, but damn this music can bring everyone together! Love it love it love it!!!

[@SuperGman2011]

I play the intro to this joint all………the time! Band locked & loaded! That man Zacardi boi brought the Gospel SouL out! All timer 🙌🏾🔥✊🏾

[@MikeHunterJr07]

@@SuperGman2011 💪🏾

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

Wow, thats a great snare sound!!

[@EmmyGee-uu1mi]

Nice drum sir I love how everything is sounding plus the togetherness of the rest instrumentalists

[@kawanpender987]

Everything about this is BEASTY! I mean!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AB1M3L3C]

The best part was the intro, it was heard very well and agreed with the other instruments, Amazing

[@RaOnDrums63720]

Oh you got POCKET pocket!!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Ra On Drums 😩😩🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤣🤣✊🏾✊🏾

[@brandontaylor5288]

Ra On Drums y’all LOCKED locked

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Brandon Taylor Lollol Thanks!!

[@mekhiburkesmekhi4150]

Mfugdjf get good news is here and get it back to get t

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Mekhi Burkesmekhi What??

[@marcothekid79]

The pocket on this joint 'bout deeper than poetry!! This a Bop, all day, all night.

[@sertyfy]

Who else was head bumpin 😩😩😩

[@denzelprince6198]

Chad Thompson 1 month later head straight bumpin 🔥😂

[@danadabeckwith8989]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙋🏾‍♀️. 🚩💃🏿🚩

[@yaboitrd6668]

Me and my lil 1 yr old girl, just killin it

[@Jimmy.v.v]

@@yaboitrd6668hows the 4 year old doing🙏

[@connormc9197]

me mate

[@BGdrummer]

Perfect. Love your groove, brother! The entire band is SMOKIN. Big ups to the MD...great directions to the band.

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Preciate the love mane!! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@diaomaribailey8487]

I'm loving straight groove. The band is rockin 1970's vibed.

[@ih4271]

I like part when you guys go into that groove keep it up👍💪💪

[@MikeHunterJr07]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@jlcannady]

This is what you call gospel funk!

[@moonisblocked]

Wow amazing... i could listen to this for eternity.

[@bassman51able]

All I can say is "can't touch this". LOL! love it just love it. band just to funky

[@rjrfletcher2355]

Sublime musicianship by all the band 👏 👏👏👏

[@leeserukalou8437]

God bless this Band..😍😍 you guys are great!!..#team 100%

[@samuelacosta1059]

That little bridge part with the ride cymbal was soooo smooth. Love the way you groove with your band bro, keep up the great work

[@MikeHunterJr07]

🤟🏾🤲🏾🙏🏾

[@jakebuchbaum]

That snare 😻😻😻

[@anthonym612]

Love this jam, Mike - great work, sir!

[@laronlewis5664]

This guy killing in them drums

[@octaviusthomas3861]

Man this is so beautiful it brought me to tears all for the lord🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joshh4825]

Demetrius Johnson playing drums 😂😂love it

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Josh H 😒😒🤦🏾‍♂️ Lol

[@dadecountydevonhapner]

I like the way you keep it simple but improvise when necessary. always in that pocket 💯

[@DaBolNi94oe]

Nahhhh but they created a whole song offffff theeeee TOP !! That's it!! I'm speechless

[@Unicornmayo4]

That was tight go on. Ike and the rest of the band it sooths the soul

[@angelrosado2116]

Are you a switch drummer??? Major league my brother!!!!⚾️⚾️👌👌

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Angel Rosado Nah man. I’m only right handed. My camera just flipped around on some of my other vids.

[@DeMichaelTolefree]

Mike , you killing the drums , I’m glad I play & sing Gospel Music 🎶

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Preciate it mane

[@ikubano_derrick]

Glory to Jesus, this video has inspired me to improve more on my drumming

[@elyashley794]

Great Playing my brother Drummer! 'Groove Maker' is what they call him!!

[@ismaeljimenez1459]

The guitar sounds soooo good

[@MikeHunterJr07]

He’s amazing man. That’s my lil bro Jordan Love.

[@harrysearia1784]

That's what I've been waiting for.... to see whose on that guitar!

[@theluisvalle]

Y’all got a band!!!! Everyone on point! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@javiernesta5876]

Thats awesome aint nothing but a Praise party. Prasie Our Lord God.

[@DaheBajoBass]

From time to time I play this video, that intro is awesome 😎

[@MikeHunterJr07]

Preciate the love mane!! 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@joshuarodriguez1620]

I have this much fun when I get on the drums at my church 😢

[@ntheblinkofni]

This just proves We are the baddest impromptu beast on the planet! Mike the beast!

[@MikeHunterJr07]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@antoniovaldez7397]

This is still fire 🔥

[@MikeHunterJr07]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@090nj2]

coming back to this video 5 years later, i love this video ❤😂

[@MikeHunterJr07]

@@090nj2 Lol 💪🏾💪🏾

[@tremaynesmith3921]

How could anyone dislike this video man this video makes you feel good

[@CnormTV]

They even hated on Jesus 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ praise him anyway 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 they groovin' 🔐 in!!!!

[@CELINExDION]

Unbelievably clean. Y’all are incredible, I love it.

[@lareonpulliam2443]

Mike you killing bro 💯🤘🏽🔒