Kiara The Best of Me

[@RoyfelJagnarain]

I can play it 1 billion times ok ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tonid6054]

Here in 2024. ❤this song 4ever❤

[@sherrybolling4783]

Yasssssss!! Especially this time with Shanice

[@arnettamcnairy6545]

This song was the SH*T!... man! They just don't do it like this anymore.

[@kevinallen1586]

LOVE THIS

[@thabangseqhobane]

Very good yet underrated.

[@LALewis-rf8rr]

These brothers are from Detroit, my hometown. The sleeve of this album, if I recall correctly said they went to Cooley High together. Sadly Cooley closed in 2010. I was 19 years old when I bought this debut album on cassette in 1989. They had another major hit titled 'Quiet Guy', so after hearing 'Best Of Me' I had to have it. The whole album was tight. Two years later they dropped their 2nd album titled 'Civilized Rogues' and it was just just as good as the first album, but radio and the world slept on it. #DetroitStandUp

[@marvin469]

Thanks bruh because there's no info on them. I forgot about them but they best song was with Shanice imo 👍

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

I played this album when I used to deejay. It’s a great get

[@joannehines7806]

The Best of. Detroit. & produced by the late, great James Mtume, singer & songwriter. extraordinaire!! Continue to Rest in Musical Power, Soul Emperor!! 💘 👼 🎸 😇 ☁🙏

[@kiaramurphy9722]

My mom named me after this group and this song is beautiful. RIP MOM xoxoKiara Lakie**

[@Reallythere54321]

Omg me too!!!

[@kiarahart3114]

I was named after them too

[@sarahonJAMZ963]

MissSarahRadio 1 second ago my neice was named after this too! My brother said " if i ever have a daughter...".. 15 years later...

[@Gods_Favorite7]

Damn...all three of y’all was named after Kiara...that’s beautiful

[@kennethmiddleton5470]

Lol... I named my daughter after this group as well.

[@jugg48]

Man, I thought I was the only one on the planet who loved this Album. They came out when I was in junior high. I haven't heard any of these songs in well over twenty years but as soon as it started playing, I knew every word! Memory Lane like a mug!

[@Kimi_BrownEyez]

Lol, same here. I was watching tv and a show called best of me was being advertised and outbof nowhere I just started singing this song. I love it!!

[@CJacksonMemories]

No you're not the only one friend and it's been over 20 years for me too😀. Good music and where did it go. My husband wanted to hear this while we chilling tonight February 2020🖤

[@mikemiller3434]

I saw these guys on soul train!

[@royaltyakatweetypie3058]

Everything you said, exact same here!

[@ieshawhit5212]

Love this song, always have. It’s too bad it’s not on Apple Music, can’t add to my playlist 😩

[@earlharmon9230]

This group just popped up in my head out the blue. So glad I grew up in the 90's great music love this song!

[@tb8810]

March 3,2024 3:00am I haven't thought about this song in forever and all of a sudden I just started singing it. Must mean something huh? Lol

[@KiaraPalmerS]

I came here because my mother named me after this group. Thank God, because I'd be a Leeroyetta if it wasn't for them and my momma.

[@KB-ms4ht]

My mama name me after this song to

[@jdfodio]

+Kiara Palmer I think my cousin was named after them, too. Born in 1990 or 1991.

[@whitesongs73]

ur mom is smart. she rocks. God bless her.

[@whitesongs73]

ur mom is smart. she rocks. God bless her.

[@nykohackett4248]

I love this!

[@kelliepatton200]

Remembered this lovely cult classic today, Love love love it!!!

[@creeme9031]

Man I SO love this song, so smooth and beautiful! I wish REAL R&B would make a comeback! This song reminds me of my childhood!

[@michaelthomas2977]

never its over

[@candypeach0103]

Summer of 1990, I met this guy and this was his favorite song. It always brings me back to those days. I had just graduated from high school and he was on leave before being deployed to Germany in the Army. This song, on cassette tape, kept me company until he returned and broke my heart. A lifetime ago, and I haven't seen him since, but I still remember.

[@noorsarwar5074]

Sounds very sad, hope life treats you better these days

[@stefaniaoprandi1193]

Hope you are better now and life treats you right.

[@Gods_Favorite7]

Landa Vanz ....wow

[@optimalbuildingservice969]

Sorry bout that. I just have a hard time committing.

[@joelrichards8456]

My wife and I's song while we dated! Going strong 30 years and counting. Need this cut added to amazon music

[@katharinelers460]

So disappointed this is not on Spotify…😢

[@JCWakes]

one of the greatest songs of all time thats it

[@a.demetriusglover6761]

they need to remaster this Album and put it on itunes and amazon music

[@kennethsteward853]

Can't go wrong with old school ❤

[@audreybaugh6427]

Thanks, j, for bringing me here. I promise you the best of me ❤❤

[@kennethsteward853]

My high school days

[@111hidden1]

i love this song

[@glynnmcknight6165]

Dope song! Cooley high stand up

[@curtislamarlanier]

Thanks grandma... you did so much for me! I understand now! Thank you! Done!

[@bradmarr7057]

Detroit will never be like it was back then. It was a special place.

[@koolmogee]

This has been my song from the moment I heard it...

[@princemickiii]

I only had 25 seconds of this song on tape I finally found out who sings this after 30 yes

[@brandigrogan83]

They are basically singing wedding vows. So dope.

[@seekwisdom2903]

Now this is what you call real R&B music..

[@JoannHines-g6f]

OMG!❤ Forgot about this song❤

[@eugeneperry6987]

Fire 🔥

[@robertjones1940]

Amazing song .. one of my favorite song.. 16 years old in High School in Jamaica , 35 years ago 🖤

[@jeromemitchell3083]

Where has music like this gone? Lyrics that you can feel and their actually talkin about something you can relate to. A true love song at its most simple form.

[@gladiator7688]

Same place where the PRODUCERS went.....OBSCURITY. Meanwhile a half naked Beyonce is now our premier "diva." The planet is doomed

[@Falcon2609]

​@@gladiator7688Facts

[@JustinLott1980]

When I was a eight years old, I tried to serenade a girl with this song. Awkward but memorable. :-)

[@ChezhAvailability]

OMG... Me too.. I was soo young.. and I really did use this song and serenad to a girl too... HECK it didnt work, but It gave me a whole lot of confidence later on. HIHIH..

[@candiecc]

I had the BIGGEST CRUSH!!!

[@bill12616]

Thanks to Groover Washington, he put this band together, thats him on the sax.

[@jrbill4421]

Didn't last long enough. Good group

[@shodanart]

Such great music in the 1980s. Love the jazz sax solos back then! 1988. Still listening almost into 2021.

[@marvin469]

Them sax solos were 🔥 around that time

[@Fam200532]

Senior year of high school. The girl I dedicated this song to, is the woman I married and she still has the best of me

[@sraerica]

15 when this came out and hearing today for the first time in YEARS and GOD how it took me back! Loved it then and love it STILL! Thx for posting.

[@mstov8490]

Just heard this on Sirius XM The Groove. Great 80's R&B throwback tune!

[@dontaviouschandler3961]

That seems to be about the only place where this song will ever get played at

[@kennethsteward853]

I was 18 real music

[@traceyjoyner5301]

Still listening, November 24th 2021 .❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@optimalbuildingservice969]

Detroit music. When it was still Detroit. Wish I could go back. Them boys from the D.

[@afroblack1000]

not heard dis song in many years, brings back memories

[@gregsinclair140]

Thank you KZbin!!!! I have been looking for this song for so many years. I had this song on tape but never knew who sung it. I can't believe I finally found it. This just made my night.

[@bradleymarr6564]

Born and raised in the D. This is our music. That's why it only has 110,000 views. Most of us are dead!

[@moEtown72]

Dang..I believe I was attending Finney High School and they performed this song for us..My gf and I sat sooo close....thanks for the wonderful memories 👍🏿

[@smiggyball]

I was rocking this cassette last week. Classic! Great post!!

[@kevinallen1586]

lol. not the cassette. good for u

[@Jabbaro123]

R&B at it's finest.

[@reames1]

My Daughter was conceived off of this song!!!!! Listen up Jessica Barkley . This song is the reason your are here!!!!!

[@ciavasquesholder4108]

Should’ve named her Kiara lol

[@iluvmyboba]

This one will always be a gem. Cool, smooth and geniune. That's the way a love song should be handled. Anything else is uncivlized.

[@kevinallen1586]

ALWAYS

[@wayjac67]

A lot of memories in South Florida with my favorite radio staion Hot 105.

[@cynthiathomas1476]

I;ve been searching for this song for years. I never heard it til now. i was in junior high when I think i first heard it. I am now 35 so it;s been a long time. i am going to purchase this from amazon.. THANKS TO WHOEVER POSTED THIS VIDEO!!

[@davidrobinson9845]

Wow!! Forgot about these guys.

[@NELAND915]

1988...GREAT YEAR!

[@gregsjourney6216]

I remember this and from my childhood...I was like 8 when it came out...I’m 41 now and have no clue how it came back to me randomly.

[@mrbdx]

Detroits own!

[@charlesstrong2249]

liars quiet guy

[@misslisa807]

I was at Henry Ford Highschool in Detroit and they performed for us. They were amazing!!!😍👏👏👏🥰My best friend named her daughter after the group.

[@mrbdx]

@@misslisa807What year? I think I remember that. I graduated from Ford, Class of 89.

[@misslisa807]

@@mrbdxI think it was 1988, the year I graduated.

[@lazvegaz]

What a soothing song. I wish I could find it on Spotify so I can walk down the memory lane. 😍

[@MLSJ781]

DAMN I FORGOT ABOUT THIS SONG!!!!!

[@repgreater6855]

I was just sitting here and this song just popped in my head.I remember me and my sister use to sing the chorus that’s all we knew because it was a clip in another song.

[@AwnanNahalyah]

The same thing just happened to me...no idea why.😂

[@padussia]

@@AwnanNahalyah Same.

[@donnafruster8620]

This group was the reason I name my daughter. 🥰🙏🏾

[@kimwright8768]

I Was 12 Years Old When This Song Came Out I Love The Group Kiara The Best Of Me From The 1988 Make A Difference Album❤🔥

[@jt-kf1qz]

Real lyrics. true ol school r and b. The best music in the world back in the day.

[@bfer95]

Damn i don't know why this song just popped up in my head. But I just couldn't remember who sung it glad I found it long live the 80's. Junior High Memories

[@MsJae77]

the best years of my life!

[@sherismith1165]

Wow it's so crazy listening to this song I can just remember how innocent I thought love was .where I was who I was in love with and how I thought as long as I had love I knew life would be good to me. . God I was such a young innocent little girl that didn't know anything about real love. Life will teach you everything you need to know about real love that's for sure.

[@robertferguson2346]

I love this song old school jammimg

[@anthonybetton6710]

This was when slow jams could really on point

[@bridgettedallasdavis920]

I Miss THIS KINDA MUSIC!! When MUSIC TAUGHT Us How 2 LOVE!! Take me BACK IN TIME To The 80’s & 90’s😞

[@AwnanNahalyah]

Just popped in my head again…I wish Apple Music would put it on their platform.

[@TheOnIyGod]

🤵🏾 *Blessings to all the beautiful women named "Kiara".* Your mothers got it right. Just met (10/31/18 0700) a girl that told me her mom named her after this group.

[@dbrownporecords]

One if my all time favorites

[@trohnb8104]

Not on Apple Music. THIS IS A GEM!!! Never take this off KZbin.

[@Fam200532]

Yeah, it needs to be

[@danalh63]

LOVE THIS SONG.

[@bajancutee]

I absolutely adore this song!

[@edwardmorrison2000]

OMG| Even though I still have this album on Vinyl I haven;t heard it in ages This is when I just close my eyes and a whole lotta of memories just flood my head with memories of my ex and our wonder years with friends we lost along the way..Nostalgic wonderful moments..Can't capture those anymore....so much negativity now...

[@ciavasquesholder4108]

I wonder why you can’t get their music on streaming sites. I keep having to come back to KZbin. I love this song so much

[@antoniosmith1079]

Same‼️ spotify act like they don't exist

[@RaphaelLevante]

1988 -- great memories, for sure!

[@kimberlyhardiman9011]

I have NO idea why but earlier today I just started singing this song. I hadn’t heard it in years. I was like in the 8th grade when it came out. I knew KZbin would have it.

[@jorgesena3567]

The best,of the best.

[@breg9368]

love this oowie!!

[@joycelawson2604]

reminds me of when I was younger....love this

[@heidinatt3390]

I love these guys , Thats where I got my daughter name:)))))

[@kristytaylor8269]

Omg I use to have his record loved it

[@GodsProperT]

Good music never gets old...#Detroit

[@BIGCHAS89]

This reminds me of when i joined the Army in Memphis in 1988...Great times

[@silvioparanhosguerreiro7717]

Kiara the best of me gooood

[@t.jackson100]

Still such a sweeeet song!✨🎙️🎼🎶💖🎵💫

[@tammytoney7470]

I love this song! It has this sweet melody sound. To this day I still love it and I'm in my late 50's❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ciavasquesholder4108]

I’m still in love with this song years later

[@daradiant1]

Omg! Memories!

[@lexxin952]

I met the most beautiful woman when this was released. I'll never forget Marie

[@kgwitherspoon5219]

I love this song so much!!

[@kimwright8768]

I Love This Beautiful Song The Best Of Me From The Group Kiara Produced By The Singer Songwriter And The Extraordinaire James Mtume ❤️🔥

[@jfieldsfam4]

Greats from the now defunct Cooley in the D.

[@samanthaturner4597]

This song crossed my mind, and I had to come to listen!!

[@jasonsmith1146]

I met a young lady tonight that was given this name, she was named after a band I never heard of. She is a wonderful girl.

[@Major613]

Woke up earlier this week with this song on my mind. Was thinking it was O'Bryan, had been on spotify searching. KZbin!!

[@meredithbarrett5520]

These guys made great music

[@lolaruffin6124]

finally found this again!! I remember watching the video when was a kid* thanks Kiara and KZbin!