Montell Jordan Details "Extremely Bizarre" First Meeting with Russell Simmons (Part 5)

[@adammcgirt7123]

This dude had a hit so big that everyone I knew could sing every word. It's crazy cause his hit was close to 30 years ago and he hasn't aged a bit.

[@aDDmoreJuiceTV]

VERY True! I was a freshman in college when his smash hit dropped and everybody and their granny were singing it.

[@nymphkutta2627]

To this day , I’m talking about the parties my wife and I threw while living in Miami, and leaving there bout 5 months ago, and attending functions with family , it’s still a sing a long fest whenever Montell Jordans’ songs are played. Yeah man!

[@Mr7kenyatta]

Black don’t crack, especially if you take care of yourself

[@williamdon3442]

Well seriously…. This is how we do it.

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Commercials with shaq...we all know Shaq is down with that 33

[@Boogiesince]

Montell is a good storyteller. I literally could visualize everything he said here.

[@christopherbrock8913]

Facts - he is a great story teller

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

@@christopherbrock8913 his first song was what ? Imitating Slick Rick on This is how we do it. Once upon a time not long ago … but now I’m a big G ! LLV MC Ricky D

[@poisonus0]

@Ryan Erwin Claire Word.

[@blessedp3587]

he looks amazing and is aging very lovely 💝

[@christopherbrock8913]

@@blessedp3587 yep - that's what taking care of your body, spirit, and mind will do - not using drugs, alcohol, smoking, eating right, just flat out living right - wish I was smarter 20 years ago

[@EliteBlackSash]

Man he has such a happy, peaceful energy. I wish more of the OGs looked fresh and like they’ve been taking care of themselves like Montell.

[@lukata77]

Montell has always had a bright positive energy since day 1

[@bOmBAsTiK]

He married and stayed with his GF who was his ride-and-die from day one.

[@fredtolliver4798]

We out here.....health, cooking at home, regular exercise, positive living....all of us aren't on a platform like the legendary Montell, (I'm 60, and know his story, and watched him from day 1....we are extremely proud of him, and his story isn't just roses....trust that) but trust and believe, we here....lol I'm watching the youngsters and some of them look terrible....eating poison, smokin weed from morning til night, drinkin too much, and gaining much weight.....not even in their mid 30s yet......choices.....that's all it boils down to....choices....no discipline = bad choices....bad choices = many L's....or worse

[@bennybravo7564]

Jesus bro

[@SodaPopinksi]

That's Jesus bruh

[@goodfellabeats]

This man knows the art of storytelling whether talking or singing. So glad he's doing good.

[@safiesekgwa1933]

I think that's what made him a good artist.

[@chrisreynolds2410]

“This is how he does it”

[@emjbostwick2068]

And for him to give up that lifestyle and become a pastor is incredible.

[@willwrite3675]

But he is just talking you idiots will asskiss anything

[@Beattherapist2deathinsexdreams]

Se x dreams aren’t dreams

[@strauqq1]

He tells the best stories and keeps you engaged. Very rare.

[@jasminemonroe5784]

Thankfully Vlad didn't do this interview🤣🤣

[@safiesekgwa1933]

Montell Jordan still got the 90s fire in his voice when he sings 08:40. Bring it back, Montell... You know how we do it. "This is how we do it." Much love from Botswana (Africa).

[@80sports20]

Man….Montell is so smooth! They don’t make them like this anymore. The way he harmonized in a casual convo was off the charts. And loved the Judgment Night shoutout. That was an awesome 90’s movie!

[@BubbubTopps]

Respect for his 74 dollar story! Anxiety is part of the road to success. More people will feel encouraged to not feel embarrassed about real life. My college days back in the late 1980s I tear up frequently when I remember how I had to make 10 dollars stretch for 2 weeks? Trust God He always turns anxiety into quiet confidence if you would only humble yourself like this brother MJ!

[@cssacademy0129]

Real Talk.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@cssacademy0129 yesss I'm no artist but I've experienced those times too.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@cssacademy0129 yes he does .

[@zsmith7590]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@allisonfoster1367]

Won’t He do it!?! Yes He will!🙌🏾❤️

[@BigBandelero]

Great storytelling and great singing. Montel is still a massive talent.

[@felicial.5992]

So nobody going to talk about how awesome it was that Russell told him to go get a lawyer versus drawing of paperwork and having him sign in knowing that he didn't know what he was signing. With all the industry horror stories that is very commendable and awesome of him to do it that way. Respect 🙏🏾

[@mrtrin]

I mean… Russell is a shitty human being, but he did right in that perspective.

[@wisdomdantecourt8179]

@@mrtrin agreed, but I have to mention that I hated the way Montel was treated when he got to the restaurant. That behavior is common w/certain folks who use power to demean others (i.e Epstein, Weinstein, etc). Who's laughing now?

[@310ws]

Right! I was thinking the same thing

[@theoo149]

​@@mrtrindo you actually kno him or ya just speculating?

[@lauraveney1412]

Is that what you are getting out of this story?

[@Lewise512]

Montell was THAT DUDE back in the day. This is how we do it, Something for the honeys, and Let's Ride were crazy hits

[@SamE3100]

You forget “I like”

[@Lewise512]

@@SamE3100 u took me back on that one

[@SamE3100]

@@Lewise512 I remember buying the buying the cassette tape I was 8 years young bumpin that . 💯

[@caressaclark1042]

I am AMAZED by how young he looks!!😁💜

[@Nephromancer3]

i was searching for someone to comment this

[@Moneywalkbobby]

Me too! He aging well and taking care of himself for sure.

[@steelpipetv2073]

54 years old

[@cjwallace4559]

Pray much success and continued good health in Jesus Name to Montpellier Jordan….

[@Msboochie2]

@@steelpipetv2073 Who? Is Montell 54yo? If so he looks amazing.

[@bitdigital8052]

“Go get a Lawyer.” wise words from a wise man.

[@corbind8193]

I know Montell believes Andre was the one that signed off on that deal, but he wasn't the only one. It was actually all of them. From Russell's driver who sat next to him at lunch, to Rev Run and to even LL they were all interviewing him to see what type of man he was, and if they didn't like him, I'm sure Russell would've simply thanked him for his time and sent him home. But with each approval he got closer and closer to getting a deal. That's why it's so important that wherever we go we must always be on our Ps and Q's because you never know who's watching and listening to you. Because it's the ones that you at least expect that could decide our fate.

[@fayc1804]

Amen!

[@urbanvoice5323]

Facts!

[@mikeoxlong5304]

They didn’t care what type of man he was 😂. Or if LL or even Jesus himself likes him. They just want to make $$ off him.

[@naj-blvdbighansome1287]

You Dropped A Mega Jewl.

[@HollyCain44]

​@@mikeoxlong5304😂Exactly

[@TrueBeautifulSoul]

He is 54 years of age!?!?🤯 AH'MAZING. Ageing gracefully and tastefully.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Yes he did he's always been handsome to me .

[@LouisvilleKyrich]

It's the little things that keep blak folks looking young.. Stay close to how the Bible tell us to live(within reason)use Vaseline and baby lotion on ur face,and always clean ur face or shaved area including public areas with alcohol..it kills the stuff that tend to cause bumps...and clean ur face with a baby wash or soap. Vaseline and lotion the face as soon as u get out shower.. And take time to bath properly,go over every Parr if ur body twice.. Ppl don't take care of themselves and wonder why they look like a rusy bumper..🤷‍♂️bath and keep ur skin moisturized especially face,hands,butt ankles and feet. And keep pillow cases and sheets washed weekly,oil gets in pillow case and makes face breakout

[@yonatankidane3596]

Got to appreciate the clarity in the way Montell told that story. Even though it was decades ago, he described as though it was yesterday…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@emotionbuilder2556]

College degree cometh not amiss.

[@Mrlightskin2u]

Montell seems like THE coolest dude! I could listen to his stories all day

[@F371C1A_R]

I love when someone knows how to tell a story! My ears stay listening & my mind starts to see the story!

[@MrMackMoran]

Apparently, this is the interview I didn't know I needed to see. I'm really enjoying this. I could totally envision this surreal experience. Lol

[@petermartin2924]

Montell is one of the nicest people in the industry, so grounded . I think this has a lot to do with why he still looks like he is in his 20’s . His voice is phenomenal and seems to get even better and richer with age.

[@brandont3549]

He's not lying, if you go back and look at the movie "The Show" (documentary) Russell is on the treadmill on the phone in his office ignoring the hell out of LL Cool J like he's just a SoundCloud rapper 🤣🤣🤣

[@Angels8Harmony]

Yep I remember that! That’s why I always say everybody not lying about all these celebrities/famous people.

[@warnutztheloser]

That's what I remember I wuz like I knw I seen em on a treadmill wit a phone

[@DrMathOfficial]

Lmao

[@Idontbang]

Man I thought this story going to end with Russell trying to knock Montell down! 🤣😂

[@trey8536]

Me too 🤣

[@scootaman9578]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@702pow]

Right,it sounded like it..first I feed you,bring you back to the crib..have a few celeb friends come by and greet you..go to the movies and we going to YOGA it out when we get back.

[@benclemons2355]

😂

[@Yourmomshouse-f2p]

Me too lmfao

[@philipgomez349]

4:39 Russell, across the room, says, "That's my rap singer!" 🤣

[@bigdiccelmo5028]

Montel still alive because everybody forgot about the drive by

[@rmarley2100]

😂🤣

[@DJDAVINCI]

Good one 😂

[@al4d500]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MagicOfHorses9706]

😂❤

[@rashellwilli6254]

Lol no fareal

[@tonyoliver5537]

Russell put on a "dog and pony show" and Andre Harrell was in on it because both of them were roommates and friends in college at NYU, Russell was sizing Montell up by having different established artist/stars "just show up" and speak to him on the couch.

[@Theresonlyonetruth1]

Yeah he got “sized up” alright

[@cryptobagz]

Bro, Montell is a Master story teller. Fully captivated that I lost sense of time trying to visualize myself in those days

[@DMVFELLA....]

Man he still have the pipes ....def 1 of the top Interviews for me

[@ajcampbell5]

This is one of the dopest Vlad cuts I've ever seen. Montell did an excellent job telling that story. Damn man. Its like taking a peak into history lol

[@swiftkarma4436]

"Falling" will always be my favorite. Montell still has it going on.

[@jasondawson92]

I can do that and I like was my jam back then also Falling and what’s on tonight

[@acourtneylawson2065]

Hell yeah..!!!

[@juelzxxl]

That story alone lets me know this is gonna be a great interview

[@carlosrob6494]

My era was pure talent! Salute to Montel

[@misterwood3808]

Word is bond! Exactly what I was thinking. Dude sound exactly the same on his record, no studio gimmicks.

[@carlosrob6494]

@@misterwood3808 Exactly Bru!

[@perryi7752]

The musical renaissance era

[@hakkimb8913]

Right and exactly

[@daveh9551]

He was auditioning and didn’t even know it. They wanted to see him in different environments and see how he’d carry himself. Even though he felt they weren’t paying attention, they were. Checking his presence , seeing if people were looking at him etc. Truth be told I think they looked at him more toward image than a talent.

[@enimsaj.jasmine]

I was born in ‘94 and I have his song on my phone. “This is How we do it” is timeless!

[@D0peSince85]

Now THAT is how you tell a story! And needless to mention, prez didn’t interrupt one time 🙌🏾

[@krisj827]

$74 in a New York restaurant?!? Glad Russell paid.😓

[@Learsiii___]

Bro got that special treatment cuz he russel probably asked for one too 😂😂😂

[@ladybear1274]

Montel still can sing old school🏫for life.❤🖤💚👊🏿

[@chairmanoftheboard11]

“Im on the left side of the menu”. “I’m looking at the cheese toast”

[@user-zb5fc3hy8m]

Montell is genuine and I appreciate bros presence

[@simplemoney1833]

It’s good to see him in good shape good spirits and sharp

[@marzzgli1278]

He’s such a cool dude. I attend a church that he frequents in SoCal and when he does praise and worship it’s powerful!

[@ariesspring2161]

What’s the name of the church?

[@77Scarlet]

He came to our church in San Diego with his wife. Great family role models✨🙏🏽✨

[@JayLayne]

The hosts sudden reaction at the end is priceless…

[@you_forgot_somethingdumbpo5647]

He looks pretty good for 50+ years old

[@SS-ii6nz]

Montell is amazing with this great voice. He could sing anything. I hope he teach singing lessons to up coming artist. They could learn so much from him. ☺ 😎 Great story

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I watched him in the fighting temptations yesterday I loved Montell's part.

[@therealkoolaidandkale]

Whew. I sure was worried for Montell. 😂

[@JeffWarren47]

Great storyteller!! Felt like I was there. To all other guests…This is how u do it.

[@ifinishedtheinternet6677]

Montell the goat. Man was singing the chorus and addlips at the sametime

[@reginamoise5343]

Montell Jordan looks like he's in his 30s , He's Blessed and Highly favored 🙏🏾💖

[@tgar6663]

What does highly favored mean and what does it have to do with a youthful look ?

[@reginamoise5343]

@@tgar6663 Are you Well in the head? It means EXACTLY what I said and obviously you have issues I will Compliment who I want to and I don't and WON'T be explaining myself to you I ANSWER TO GOD AND MYSELF..... PERIOD!!!!

[@tgar6663]

Judging by your tone you certainly skipped the part of the Bible where it says be slow to anger, I only asked why is he highly favored because of how he looks, Lucifer was the most beautiful angel in heaven and we see how that turned out. Can we all who seek Christ not be "highly favored" ?

[@reginamoise5343]

@@tgar6663 Go Pray 🙏🏾 and take a nap 😴 maybe then you will be alright....SMH !

[@char_d.0908]

Great storyteller!! Good story about how he got signed to Def Jam!

[@ConSCious843]

As an up and coming artist this story and others like it give me chills man. Ill be able to tell my own some day.

[@DialloMoore503]

All the best!

[@scottemac]

✊🏽💪🏽

[@zoe_zucci]

This is why I love listening to older artist tell stories. Great story.

[@Mj-kb6ig]

As its been told. Def Jam was on its last leg until Warren G and Montell resurrected them. Ironic it took Westcoast artist to lift them out of a potential disastrous financial hole.

[@christhomas6199]

Don’t forget about DMX, & Def Squad!!🫡

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

@@christhomas6199 yess dmx definitely kept them going even Irv says that all of the time.

[@mr.hester5671]

Some guy named Dre…and it turns out to be Andre Harrell 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 easily one of the top ten best Vlad stories

[@722cupcakes]

Yep

[@khalidalahbabi3394]

I love seeing interviews of people who knows how to talk

[@sabrinabussey5833]

This Man is a legend in his own time. Ageless. A down to earth Guy. I love this.

[@ernestocruz1083]

Such a dope story and dope artist! Glad I got to see him perform live for the first time this year! Props for all the continued success!

[@vicdemone4.0]

That was a dope story! I could actually see everything play out through his eyes...

[@WatchMilesTV]

This is the interview I didn’t even know I needed. This shit has been amazing.

[@4cuttime]

🔥🔥

[@MrAchris10]

That was dope. Well told! Glad to to him walking with Jesus and still in touch with the culture, career, and community he came from. Beautiful. Hats off to the OG.

[@pkc11d]

Great interview. As a side note, Big Gene that did security for Puff told a story about Russell Simmons that was crazy. This story validates Big Gene’s Russell story especially knowing Andre Harrell and Russell were cool.

[@davisdynasty83]

Great interview; can't wait to hear about the production and process of his Defjam debut.

[@executive8680]

Good luck with hearing something that we actually want to hear on Vlad

[@southernrazed]

Ha!

[@OmarScruggs]

That "back in LA" part was mad catchy

[@jacknapyer]

I liked montell in the 90s, but i never really listened to a whole lot of his stuff. These interview clips gonna make me have to check out the brother’s whole catalogue. He seems like a really good dude. This reminds me a lot of the teddy riley interview. Also i love vlad but it’s nice to see prez doing more stuff because he doesn’t interrupt

[@vladtv]

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[@lovelyisqueen]

I'm loving this interview ❤️ Montell still sound amazing!

[@Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach]

You still around too lolol !

[@mlayton1904]

I don't think I have heard a better re-telling of an event that matters as well as he just told that. I can't write my comment 1/100th as good as he told a pivotable life event we can have all shared in the fruits of. Bravo!!!!.

[@loqeechris]

This clip is pure gold for upcoming artist. Great story!

[@openeyz]

Love Montell's shirt!!!!

[@colettechatelier6187]

Montpellier Jordan still has an amazing voice and he looks young as hell

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

Vermont 🤣

[@photoholicflix]

This has to be one the top stories ever shared on VLAD TV. Dope!!!

[@ducklife420]

Russell is a weirdo. Thanks for the interview Prez! You bring the journalism skills!

[@jamesjohnson1615]

Absolute weirdo!

[@jus3278]

Great story. Montell is underrated and more than just This Is How We Do It

[@blacktopballer7385]

Great story..I’m definitely watching the rest of this interview

[@whitneywheeler86]

"Gotta get ya groove on" ... this is how you tell a story 💯💯 ... may this brotha stay blessed 🙌🏾 😇 🙏🏾

[@rtuggle82]

Montell Jordan and me are the same age now. But he was a grown man when I was a kid. How, Sway?!

[@gloriamandala5336]

Wow what a story. Everything about Montel is so exeptional. He is such alight that shines, back in the day and now 🙏❤️🙏

[@Bpaynes]

Yoo this dude should write a book his story is told so well I feel like I'm sitting in back of the car with them, new car smell and everything

[@bradbowling8966]

That was one of the best stories I've heard told on VladTv

[@jonrichardson873]

Damn that brotha sang that, dope as hell, gave me chills, go 'head, Killa!

[@marvy1021]

What a story. You almost get the chills

[@jessbracken8943]

Big Genes Russel Simmons story is THE BEST

[@anthonydimera3549]

Prez needs his own channel I appreciate his interviews and who he interviews

[@hneufvil]

How does he remember so much details after over 25 years 😊

[@zoe-ml8cx]

Because it was weird 😂 you remember things that makes you uneasy time doesn't erase

[@musicismymistra8437]

Some people have that gift. Its called a photographic memory.

[@goldenstate2192]

Dude never aged! That's how he DOES IT 💯

[@DwightLPeters]

This is probably the most amazing story told on this channel 😂

[@donniedraco4310]

its great but Smooth B's Michael Jackson's story better

[@DwightLPeters]

@@donniedraco4310 I got check that one out

[@sanman20]

Thank you for little to no interruptions, as he told this great story

[@Candycane678]

Montell straight legend 💯🤣

[@JRAHIT]

Great story and storytelling by Montell!

[@newera5238]

This Man doesn’t age physically, but aged mentally ! 💪🏽

[@slightliestupid9]

That Saved shirt spelled with the Sega Genesis font is fire

[@nwananka]

Might be the best " how i got a deal " story. With harmonizes and ish. Nice story

[@mjolden]

I was listening like, "is he talking about Andre Harrell?" Lo and behold lol.

[@warking3523]

Really great story and the man could still sing very well 🙌🏿💯

[@whymindsetmatters]

He definitely paved the way for the Lyfe Jennings and Jaheims of street life R&B

[@Sal.C.Breezy]

That’s an awesome story🔥🔥 Montell tells like it happened the other day👍🏽Keep em coming

[@leetonholness650]

My dude is still looking hella young.

[@TrePrince]

Too old for Russell Simmons tho

[@earl1394]

I'm here in Atl and seems like living here we always cross paths with a celebrity or two at some point lol. I met Montell at a birthday party (he was at the church of the friends whose bday party I was at) and #1, dude is Def tall as crap lol and #2, dude is really nice and humble! Didn't act bougie or anything, he was as easy to talk to as anyone else at the party. Good guy!

[@deniseboothgodchickunivers1385]

👑👑👑Great story so much black excellence kings recognize and kings. How much conversation is needed when you know what you want👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@RanceRob]

One of the dopest things that happened in this story was Russ telling Montell to go to LA and get a lawyer.

[@SunnyReignz]

So basically Russell took him on a date. Tell the whole story Montell.🤣

[@antoniolewis]

🤣

[@Yourcommentisretarded]

Back there was fasho tampered with 😂😂😂

[@Pimpin101mn]

Right

[@ronniebobbyedition993]

Dude can really give an interview. This is how you give an interview. He seems mad cool too.

[@bina_5]

I can’t believe how young he looks, he has not aged a BIT!