Mint Condition on BET's Planet Groove (1997)

[@RickiAdams]

No one does it better then the mint factory ❤

[@D-MARL]

Stokley has a crazy vocal Range, and his Runs are unique with a pure falsetto.... Mint Condition & Tony, Tone, Toni .. is the 90s generation Isley Brothers......

[@RTDavis0503]

He sings mostly in his chest. He only does a few falsetto notes

[@tayemoney1592]

Stokley and b.slade should do a album together

[@NashvilleQuartet]

@@tayemoney1592 They sound just alike right? I’ve always thought that!

[@tayemoney1592]

@@NashvilleQuartet yes that'll be a crazy battle

[@lisaisa]

@@RTDavis0503 yeah he does some falsetto (not all the time) i think what they meant is that he switches between chest and head voice a lot. def part of what makes his voice unique

[@jenniferj.5209]

8:56- Raise Up 12:41-Someone to Love 15:03-Send me Swinging 15:55-Pretty Brown Eyes 17:42-Ain’t hooking me up 21:29-Band Introduction 23:33-Sometimes 25:40-You don’t have to hurt no more 30:22-Single to Mingle

[@knowu679]

🐐❤️

[@qianna36]

Thanks!

[@calsonsilloman7828]

41:00 What Kind of Man Would i be

[@omgimover4075]

Thanks!

[@foxyboop4164]

Thank you love.. you send me swingin is my fav ❤

[@shuaduah]

I have been looking for this performance for years! I remember first seeing this, this album was hot in my circle. We were band kids, I played tenor sax. These guys came out and we imitated everything!

[@islezeus]

Highly underrated vocalist and band

[@anitaweev]

EXACTLY

[@jas8925]

I just seen Stokely at a Summer Concert in Brooklyn last week and this man still sounds the same as back then, and same as the records! He is very underrated and talented!

[@TedWesley92]

Whaaat?!? Which summer concert in BK was this? 😢

[@jas8925]

NYC summer concert series

[@GregSchroederJr]

i remember when this aired on Planet Groove, I actually recorded this on VHS and I still have it to this day! iconic performance!!

[@757VAtrepreneur]

Mint Heads Unite!! This is one dope live performance!! I wanna see the band back together again!!

[@msmoss11]

Stokley was so damn FINE! And baby the VOCALS! Lawd! 🤤🥰

[@johncampbell5929]

Breathtaking. The best band EVER!!!

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Them and EW&F

[@DJaySplitSecond]

This is my all time favorite live performance show by Mint!

[@vahioslim3003]

Definitely...and I've seen them in person a couple of times over the decades. Yep decades😂😂😂😂Chris Dave set the bar for me. The 930 Club DVD is also mandatory ✌🏽

[@DJaySplitSecond]

@@vahioslim3003 I have it all man, I each that one at least three times a year! I saw them about 10 times and they never disappointed us

[@autumnskai6383]

I enjoyed this. I've been on my MC binge and this is right on time.

[@Deerych]

Such a gifted group that we overlooked back then. Well I didn't...I am a Mint Head, but you know what I'm saying. They were so UNDERRATED AND OVERLOOKED. Will somebody PLEASE bring back this level of live music energy please? FUCK!

[@johncampbell5929]

Fizzacts✊🤞🙏

[@SheriL1]

I was right there with you from day one!! Mint has a special place in my heart, always. 😍😍

[@ceeceetracey9839]

Right. I was gettin ready to say - THEY overlooked. I'm also a Mint Head. Seen them in concert about four times, still hoping they all get back together and put out some new music and start touring again.

[@joncorn716]

I seen them seven times. Each concert was a different experience how they switch those songs up is phenomenal

[@ceeceetracey9839]

@@joncorn716 Facts. I was always excited. Waiting to see what they were going to break out with first. The last time I saw them they hit the stage HARD with "Gratitude" right at the beginning and tore that shit UP.

[@bruhmanflight]

When you watch this in 2023! It hit different!

[@marquitashiver6141]

Good music is timeless ❤️

[@yannicklaura6212]

In 2024, blessings, Amen.

[@roderickherring.gospelchoi7159]

The best band ever! Under appreciated by the industry. These guys had great albums but their labels released the wrong songs and I don’t think they received their just due!!! Thanks for posting this performance!!

[@creativeconner80]

OMG, I recorded this on VHS! I was 17 at the time. I had a huge crush on Stokley. I miss those days, I really like planet groove.

[@mjolden]

The whole show! 😩🙌🏿

[@chasjazzz7842]

This called Music...coming from a Real BAND. I don't know what my 12yr old son listens to. It's NOT music, I play jazz keys...I might know just a little bit. I've been a fan since '91. Thanks for the post

[@Itz-ZezzleqioKid-0]

Chris (Daddy) Dave is great On Drumz!

[@anitaweev]

Like fa real FA REAL.....

[@bjmarks24]

Dude is straight fire with it 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@rudyvradio]

Houston's very own!

[@vandesjackson_official]

Thanks for posting! I was a 1 year old when this aired. I'm telling you this music can time travel.

[@1suaveguy]

I haven't seen this in over 20 years, i remember watching this entire episode after school too. Stil incredible.

[@cbax2869]

Bridget Nora! I... Have... Been... Looking... For... This... For...20... Years! Thank you so much! This has always been my favorite band! I met these cats years ago in Charlotte, NC when they backed Tony Braxton. Loved them when Chris Dave played drums with them. No drum battle like Stokely and Chris Dave! Thanks again Bridget!!

[@drewholliday7981]

We needed this, prime stokley

[@johncampbell5929]

Still prime! #sankofa

[@drewholliday7981]

@@johncampbell5929 vocally? Nah. I love stokley to death but he can’t sing those earlier songs the way he once did and obviously that’s expected considering he’s in his early 50’s. So to say vocally he’s still in his prime isn’t accurate

[@brytoneurell8569]

@@drewholliday7981 i seen him live in 2019 and stokley still got it

[@drewholliday7981]

@@brytoneurell8569 brother he had been lost alot of his range by 2019. He was 52

[@mattp2real]

I got to see Stok in Huntsville back in 2022. Best concert I’ve ever been to. Dude has the energy of a 20 year old 😂😂 Live vocals was 🤌🏽🔥

[@RaceCarFriends]

One of my favorite groups with one of my favorite hosts in Rachel.

[@squirewyatt]

Thank you, Bridget for uploading this entire episode of Mint Condition on Planet Groove! This was/is classic!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 They killed it!! Stokley went in the entire time with the vocals and the entire band played their instruments to the T 👌🏾 I enjoyed seeing all of the songs they performed live on this episode, instead of just “Change Your Mind”, “Raise Up”, “Devotion” going into “Someone To Love” into “U Send Me Swingin’ “, then finally into “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)”. Those were all shortened, anyway, but they ripped every one of those nevertheless. But I am grateful to have watched them go in on the other songs they performed live on this episode, especially “Single to Mingle”.

[@bjmarks24]

I recorded this and still have it on VHS! I still have VHS/DVD combo at the crib. 😂😂 This was a seriously dope episode of Planet Groove! 💯🔥🔥

[@churchillwood38]

Still one of my favorites!!!!!!

[@theotheramerica6411]

Memories💭 Dad used to play this concert religiously. He was a huge fan.

[@leedogthedestroyer]

MC is my band. I love their energy and skills. I also love their business sense and that they share everything equally no matter who wrote the song. That speaks volumes when it comes to longevity. Thanks Bridget for this upload it was awesome.

[@SugahVisionShortz]

Thankz Bridget 4 dis 1 here i play dis on repeat back in 98 like whoa. 1 of they best live performances 2 me i shudda neva thew out my vhs tapes dang

[@jodecidal]

Stokley is so handsome.

[@ladygemini5967]

Yessss

[@Itz-ZezzleqioKid-0]

Agree.

[@smoothmisticmike7040]

Untouchable since ‘91

[@germainegordon5329]

They are theeeee best my favorite band

[@jhump06]

Still my favorite band‼️These guys were soooooo musical, wayyyy ahead of their time. I remember watching this being totally mesmerized by how locked in their were even back then. I miss hearing Chris Dave with them

[@smoktagous77]

Thank you for uploading this. I’m a HUGE Mint FOOM (only real fans know about FOOM) anyway there’s another shorten video of this episode on KZbin so thank you for having the entire episode!! I remember when this aired! Chris Dave is still my fav drummer! My wife recently passed away 😔😔 ... finding this vid has made my day much better 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Itz-ZezzleqioKid-0]

I'm sorry for the loss of your Wife.🙏🙏🙏 May the Lord bless her Soul.

[@keezy1305]

Yes sir friends of our music

[@sheliablack393monique4]

⁸I will

[@89Flobertg]

Sending you strength and love, i can't imagine how you must be feeling. I am sure you will be alright. We are so lucky to have music in our lives to help us navigate through these difficult times in life.

[@smoktagous77]

@@89Flobertg Thank you!!!

[@cbax2869]

.......Just watched it again

[@fantomasfanto8469]

That version of single 2 mingle, good lord that’s a tempo & groove rework 🤯

[@mattp2real]

Peep the version on their greatest hits cd. It’s longer and even groovier 🙌🏽🔥🔥

[@joncorn716]

How they switched it up was killer

[@joncorn716]

​@@mattp2realAlllllready

[@ddrums001]

Chris Daddy Dave! Killin it!!

[@vahioslim3003]

God Bless Bridget Nora for posting this epic and classic Mint performance. I lost my VHS copy years ago so thank you, thank you, thank you. The crack of Chris' snare drum is heavenly🔥

[@waynefoote3781]

Simply Outstanding showcase. Warm and personal.

[@kennethspencer4324]

This was my introduction to Chris Dave!!

[@rudyvradio]

He in tha POCKET, bruh!

[@hamasan1733]

mintcondition greatest band please comeback

[@DanielSkyHighMcClain]

Thank you for this post!!! Incredible!!! #LivingLegends #MintCondition #Stokley

[@thatoneperson6594]

My boy did all that with gum in his mouth 🔥

[@rudyvradio]

Sang with it, too. So did Gerald Levert. (RIPerfection) uh-MAZING how they did that.

[@karlaclay-alexander3937]

Yezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!! This was everything!!! 🙌🏾 nice addition to my lunch hour

[@anthonywhite2314]

A young Chris Daddy Dave. Way ahead of his time as a drummer and HU alumni!! Go BISEN u Know !!

[@huggybunny14]

What can I say. If you ask me who my favorite act from the 90s were, it’s Mint. Don’t get me wrong, I love Boyz II Men, Jodeci, 112, etc..., but there is something special about this band. I’m a 95 baby, but discovered them watching those 90s countdown music videos on BET in Middle school. I listened to all their discography back in 2016 and they’re exceptional when it comes to musicianship. I love the fact that they wanted to stay a band and play live music back then. They each brought something amazing to the band. Saw them at B.B Kings in 2016 as well and they tore it down. Yea Stokley may not be able to hit those high notes anymore but he knows how to work with his voice and he’s a better drummer and percussionist. This band was so overlooked and it’s makes me angry thinking about how they never received their flowers. That BET tribute wasn’t that great like 2 years back because it was just Stokley and no Mint Condition. They need a VERZUS with Tony Toni Toné. This video showed up on my recommended and I just had to watch it. Their sound was so eclectic for that time. From 39:28-39:48 just shows you Stokley is a musician. They also had some great rock songs on their albums. ‘Sometimes’ is a good one, but ‘I Wonder If She Likes Me’ and ‘Leave Me Alone is my favorite. ♥️♥️♥️♥️✨ you can tell they studied and mastered their craft. #minthead

[@TransformRealEstatePropMgmt]

They sound so good ❤I was in my 20’s during this era. So many talented groups back then 🎉

[@jeremiahj3565]

Man can we go back smh good sweet time!

[@johncampbell5929]

Heard a live "single to mingle" version on disk. Finally seen em perform it...omg 🔥 🔥

[@luizmelo246]

Thanks for uploading this video.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@pastense]

This was the most tame version of Chris Dave. Still my favorite drummer.

[@89Flobertg]

So groovy and powerful though.

[@lxolxo7]

DOPE!!! I'm sittin' here speechless. "Old School" will always be the 'Ish!!!

[@1marttie]

Odell is CRUSHING!!!

[@thisisntme]

This was one of my favorite episodes.

[@joncorn716]

Da baddest band ever..don't argue with me

[@ulchile]

There's really nothing else to say...Mint Condition, "The Goats"!!

[@VictoriaLove]

Thank youuuuu i been wanting this full upload for years i only seen clips you're amazing

[@ladygemini5967]

Stokley wearing them pants...😍😍😍

[@ladygemini5967]

Thank you

[@truewilliams7118]

I, like many others here, recorded this on VHS too! Glad someone uploaded this because I haven't owned a VCR in decades Epic show from an Epic band!

[@raygu1818]

Jeff looks older here than he does now with the dreads. I love Change Your Mind especially live. When I first bought that cd I couldn't stop listening and still can't.

[@OneRaKing]

Thank you thank you thank you thank... YOU! I have been looking for the whole episode for years! I love the"sometimes" because I play drums and Chris Daddy Dave is my favorite, and when he dies the solo in sometimes, it's just like the album version! I always thought their was two drummers doing that!

[@deniseabrams7212]

I seen mint condition in concert and those guys are 🔥🔥🔥❤️💜❤️

[@lilstewks]

Bridget THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, I'VE LOOKED ALL OVER THE ENTIRE INTERNET FOR THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE ON PLANET GROOVE. I had this on VHS tape and my little brother taped over it with TOP GUN LOL

[@BriNora5]

Haha, little brothers can do that! You're welcome - it was my pleasure.

[@RTDavis0503]

One of the most underrated BANDS of all time. Earth Wind and Fire Caliber

[@lindseylindsey8427]

On a whole different level right here. MC best band ever💜🤝💜🤝💜🤝

[@Spiritual1]

Vintage Mint!!

[@windiz971]

I wish I was there ❤❤❤

[@illuminatecomics]

Loved mint condition since I first heard them in 91!!

[@sanwatkins65]

Omgggg ♥️♥️♥️🔥💃💃🤗👏🤗🤗 I absolutely love Mint Condition my favorite group in the world 🌎

[@zwideservesbass]

Thank you!

[@michaeltaylor8076]

IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS FOR 10+ YEARS! BLESSINGS 🙌🏽

[@gareymorgan8339]

The first time I heard these young cats, I was blown away…the musicianship, the talent and man do they project like no tomorrow!!! If I’m not mistaken, Stokley was the original drum for Mint Condition and for some reason, the bands first frontman and lead vocalist left the group! This prompted the band to have a need for a lead vocalist…hence Stokely coming out from behind the drums to begin the lead vocals. As great as he is vocally…not to make light of his roll as a drummer. He was and still is a killer drummer, but with his vocal skills, it was inevitable, he’d become the singer, songwriter, producer he is today.🕶🥁🎵🎼🎶🎭

[@joncorn716]

Chris Daddy Dave a beast on drums

[@GodWildheart]

This shouldve been a live alnum cause that Single to Mingle would've went #1

[@joseajohnson5722]

Who's a BET's Midnight Love or After Dark Intros, Logos, Theme Songs, & Hosts Through The Years?

[@briandonald]

I’ve seen them many times over the years. My favorite band of all time. Stokley as a solo artist should also not be missed.

[@torpedoboy4]

I taped this when it first aired, and I studied the H outta Chris Dave's drumming. Still have the VHS too! Starting around 14:10 is my favorite passage from the performance.

[@booginas]

I L💗VE this look on Stokely 😍!! It just looks "like him." Like, if I heard him b4 I ever saw him (which was the case), THIS 👆🏾 is how I would imagine he would look --- very eclectic.

[@Lakerzrell]

I had a major crush on Rachel! This was Jr high years 😘

[@DrFunkinStan]

Rick workin’ the dogshit outta that bass at 35:40!! Stupid Groove!!

[@wsnead814]

I'll never get over the Ice cream Whistle at 39:27 ! Changed my life back then!

[@ladygemini5967]

25:04 dammit damn it st8🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@1marttie]

One of the baddest bands EVER!!

[@keepitrealkuetpie2674]

2022 and yes Toni Braxton yo baby daddy/ex husband was definitely a goat on those keys. LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME MINT CONDITION

[@MaliJay2]

Love the Different arrangements in this. I’m jealous lol

[@siksnyn]

This is STILL a clinic on how to be an incredible self-contained unit!!!!

[@muzikman183]

That intro was from Bootsy's Rubber Band! lmao!! LOVE IT!!

[@jessiejenkins6213]

Who's a BET's Jam Zone or Cita's World Intros, Logos, Theme Songs, & Hosts Through The Years?

[@anitaweev]

THESE MEN RIGHT HERE.............

[@Tafkaji]

I need that live version of "Single to Mingle l" by itself, somebody do some editing

[@slomotion589]

3:16 was CRAZY

[@omgimover4075]

I have to see Mint Condition in concert one day before I leave this earth lol. I’ve been a fan since day 1!

[@joncorn716]

The powers that be should be ashamed not to have this band more exposed than they are. They next to Earth Wind Fire and Frankie Beverly. Im mad

[@ceeceetracey9839]

we are all MINT HEADS in my house but dont get my brother started with "Change Your Mind" and how low Rick holds the bass guitar. My brother loves that shit.

[@michaelbenson4570]

Shout out to my cuz, Claudia Beth Hayden who was the producer for this ep. She also produced Prince's last appearance on SNL as well.

[@1madskillz]

32:57 you'll thank me, crazy riff/run pattern 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cbasbwoyETP]

I love when you're allowed to HITT the drums! Ha! Whole band smokin though

[@djmontyforyou]

Rachel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1