Portrait vs. H-Town (part 1 of 2)

Two R&B groups battle it out. Who's it gonna be? Round one....ding!

[@tamaraday8159]

Damn Dino started TKO with an ad-lib 🙌🏽 He was so cold!!! He is the original Mr Steal Your Girl

[@malikarshid8846]

pointing ajphirtumpefulhd

[@tamerabetts3838]

+Tamara Day ooh yes honey. He was my celerity crush always will be. May he R.IP

[@sodear2meee]

Dino wasn't a joke ...seriously

[@rodneypointer1392]

[@gripppistol8677]

🔥🔥🔥💨💨

[@TishasaurusTV]

The lead singer in Portrait did his thing in between the sheets, especially the LAST PART 😭😍

[@COBStudios]

Dino honestly can take on Portrait by himself. He doesn't do too much, he does the right amount of riffs and runs when singing. Plus, he never tries to show off his wide range. He sticks right to that baritone sound of his instead of just trying to outsing the ones in H-Town.

[@paulinewilson6728]

Yes he does Dino is bad and his voice is just one of a kind never heard a voice like his ever and so damn fine and those dimples

[@debramcclung7528]

Matt Write I Agree❤

[@ccww693]

How did he Dino pass away

[@mattmurdoch4345]

@@ccww693 car crash, I believe his girlfriend and unborn child also died sadly

[@lisalisat6395]

He sure can. It was him he is the voice lord.

[@boobookitty903]

Dino didn't sing a single word of Can You Stand The Rain and still killed it

[@opinionsmatter891]

LOL

[@ohsomarvalus4712]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@wklpiano]

he let his twin do it for him

[@anteaglan76]

Can you imagine him coming in while New Edition is performing this 🔥🔥🔥

[@invision96]

So upset that Shazam and G.I. jacked up the background of Can You Stand The Rain.See they nothing without Dino. I'm sorry. But when Dino was alive Shazam should've been taking notes and how to sing like Dino instead of screaming.

[@MzAtlGirl]

R.I.P. DINO.. HE HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!!

[@verdellgaston6859]

Dino R I P

[@sinofmidmobb]

this wasn't even fair... Dino took out 6 dudes (his group including) lol

[@tyrelhunter539]

Right

[@breannas3064]

SINcere Sinatra 😂😂😂😂

[@mxsade88]

SINcere Sinatra 😂😂😂😂

[@Melbreeze13]

Truth

[@debramcclung7528]

SINcere Sinatra Wow Lol 😂😂

[@MesBre58]

Dino's voice was God sent Rest in Peace your fans miss you

[@Karl671]

Very much

[@FlyRoni]

Robert Townsend..was genius for putting this versus together.

[@SirSm00th]

Portrait's reaction to when they realize HTown is gonna sing Knockin Da Bootz was priceless

[@Nichole01]

Corey elAYE ~ Right...they knew it was over for them!!!🤣

[@ansaviadavis8782]

They got up so fast

[@crystalsherman8896]

Dino had such an anointed by God voice. One of a kind.

[@72postell]

Dino voice is superior to BOTH groups! The man was a BEAST!!!!

[@tamerabetts3838]

+72postell DIno is the best. Yes his voice was sick. He could sing to me all night

[@CA292]

Yes! His voice was just soooo amazing. Very Unique 👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@danielisrael6444]

Still one of the best vocals of all time!!

[@TheShaund]

Facts!!!! Dino was head and shoulders better than everyone else in the game!

[@blacklove7204]

Couldn't nobody touch Dino's vocals!!! Gone too soon 💔

[@tamerabetts3386]

H Town all the way. Nobody I mean nobody can compare to Dino singing.

[@taddow3166]

Him against Wanye from boyz 2 men would've been a battle.

[@Nichole01]

Capri211 ~ Right!!!

[@empresserica]

NOBODY

[@shenyaeturner842]

Gregory Williams Dino would have best him easily

[@zinnia1milli]

portraits reaction when htown started singin knockin the boots they know they lost at that point

[@MesBre58]

shesobreezy 😂😂😂

[@singingsince89]

That damn Dino could SANG. Lawd.

[@mochas9249]

Faaacts🔥🔥🔥

[@k.b8684]

The lead singer from Portrait did a good job singing Between The Sheets.

[@priscillaquao]

Both group killed it!!

[@blacklove7204]

It's sad watching Dino sing knowing he's no longer here!! 😪 That untouchable voice transcends time. ❤💔❤ Rest in peace Dino!!!

[@Karl671]

Yes I agree

[@Nimonjeua-Ndiangang]

This is what a true VERSUS should look like amongst our people! Fun, mutual respect for fellow artists and groups....IJS 90s ruled the world!

[@Karl671]

Exactly

[@JavonteTreble]

That's funny hearing "Can You Stand the Rain" referred to as a "new school" classic. That's when you KNOW this video is old. lol

[@mxsade88]

That choreography for "Knocking the Boots" is everything! ! 😍😍

[@rodcooper7532]

yes indeed

[@peterplanes4856]

Dino was so cold

[@DrStrange1000]

I love the recognition Dino gets on here!!!!! He is the best Vocalist ive ever heard in my opinion period.

[@Karl671]

Me too

[@kimfoster6976]

Update....Dino was, the man, is the man, will always be the man. Never can or should question why Dino passed on because I know God never makes mistakes, but I thank him for allowing us to be touched by such a beautiful brother..love you forever Dino..RIP.....

[@Nichole01]

Kim Foster ~ Amen 🙏🏾

[@TheShaund]

Dino with the 1st round knockout !! Man he such a beast!!! He literally was one of the most talented singers ever

[@garionbush5906]

Potrait never stood a chance...

[@TaiwanBritnee]

Garion Bush .

[@Nichole01]

Right...not when Dino is involved!!!🤣

[@blasianluvschocolate397]

Periodt

[@Lucasthemann]

Foh. If they did "Here we go again" they would of smashed h-town out da frame. Pause

[@invision96]

@@Lucasthemann We can tell you a die Hard Portrait fan!!Lol.Talking bout bout if They Did Hear We Go Again...Lawd Jesus I can't take it no more LOL!!!You must not be hearing the difference between Dino Singing compared to them.But their ain't no changing your mind huh?? Lol. The Day you Heard Here We Go Again changed yo LIFE!!!🤭🤭🤭

[@gaddy8964]

No competition...two different levels of singing ...hands down

[@datmixedkid2396]

man...WHY THE HELL CAN'T WE HAVE SHOWS AND GROUPS LIKE THIS THESE DAYS?!?! ugh, my generation's music SUCKS...none can compare to these guys even though they are going against each other just look at their talent but i think that h-town might have portrait beat...i mean, listen to those vocals on dino's fine self lol

[@caseyfoster8757]

Mmy

[@ryancarmichael5812]

Homage Record is bringing it back

[@GiaTorrisi]

Ikr. All we have/had was Verzuz. Which was actually popping

[@valarieparks1424]

Sweet, handsome, Talented Dino_❤ Rest in Heavenly Love & Peace🙏

[@RTDavis0503]

H-Town first round, Portrait second round, H-Town third round. H-Town for the win. To be honest, Dino for the win! He went against an entire group by himself. He carried H-Town

[@shaepowell2324]

Facts

[@FendiKimmiiGucciMii]

Portrait cover of between the sheets is everything 😍 the way their voices glided on that beat is crazy. I wish the sung the full song.

[@michaelslittleangel7818]

Dino can just stand there nd win 😂

[@Nichole01]

Michael’s Little Angel ~ Right!!!🤣

[@Funkylover-sl7ew]

As far as dingo did great portrait had cool harmonies

[@mayasheartdesiire]

Facts lol

[@iam_kinsta]

lol yess

[@mochas9249]

😂😂

[@kidcupid07]

Yo Dino over everything. But dawg we gotta give Portrait that between the sheets . Man they did that , cold wit the falsetto

[@micaahlove3523]

😲 dino got the voice and looks omg 👐😍💋

[@Lanibluv]

All the members in Portrait can sing, as a collective they sounded good because their harmonies were in tact, but my goodness Dino Conner with just the very first song one the competition for me. The fact that he was singing like this at 18 is crazy and he only got better and better...one of the greatest male R&B vocalist of our time no doubt about it! #RIHDino missed but never forgotten

[@kimfoster6976]

He already told them, how this battle would end with the first song..T K O !!!# yall done went and got me started!

[@Nichole01]

Kim Foster ~ Right🤣 Dino didn’t play no games!!!

[@trevesiablount6884]

Dino is truly missed ....His voice was beautiful...

[@navygurl8157]

Dino knows he sounds sooooo good singing Love TKO!!!!

[@Charze05]

Cats don't sing like this anymore. RIP Dino, music has just become computers and voice boxes. Hardly ever here performers just pick up the mic SANGGG!!!

[@Seriousthing13]

Charze05 Sho'll don't. Them brothers was saaanging..Dino's voice is so rugged and raw.#RIPDINO

[@Chame979]

You know Htown killed Portrait when they did Knockin Tha Boots. Dino I wish I met u in person. Can't believe one person had so much soul.

[@Rosaliadiosa]

I’m sorry but Dino’s voice and tone smashed everything... he is so smooth and so gorgeous.. R.i.p to a legend.. truly a talent .. stunning voice gorgeous looks and amazing moves..

[@LaPotraBellaca]

Never heard of portrait before this video

[@LaPotraBellaca]

+Tamya Nickson ok

[@tofythebear1641]

That's cause Dino sang them into oblivion :(

[@taddow3166]

They had a couple hits

[@rodcooper7532]

They were pretty decent

[@dmarioharris1375]

They was on a episode of family matters one of the members was supposed to be waldos cousin

[@DOMCORLENEtv]

Man, this gives me chills! Don't make em like they used to smh. Anyway... Portrait are better vocally by far, their harmonies are just beautiful and I absolutely love them lol! With H-Town Dino's voice was just something so damn amazing, absolutely beautiful... But the rest barely sang!

[@672sara]

ItsASheThIngTV shazam can sing the other one now .....

[@Nimonjeua-Ndiangang]

Man Dino was outsangin Portrait with zero effort even when he was off key a lil bit on Can You Stand The Rain. His tone was so far out of the way of Portrait in my opinion but in truth they both sounded dope and more than that, they had an organic vibe up there

[@Missrere1984]

LOVE it! You couldn't have a contest like this now for two reasons: 1. There is a shortage of male R&B singers 2. The ones out now can BARELY sing...especially not LIVE

[@mssororsalsa]

The mainstream singers can barely sing. There are a lot of great indie singers.

[@Mzshey2006]

to me it was close race because they both are talentive groups. Dino has a unique voice~!!!#Godcontinue to bless him in heaven. rest easy Dino 👼😎😍

[@tamerabetts3838]

Can't no other male 90's r&b group mess with H-Town. I don't care who they are H-Town was the best

[@calnat03]

I agree, but Rome was a beast too, not better than Dino though

[@alonzoshell4222]

Tamera Betts how about Jodeci? No comparison. Kci blows Dino out any day

[@carlosellis1506]

Can’t forget about Boyz 2 Men

[@TheBTranz]

alonzo shell KC needed Jo Jo lol don't front bro . Dino lead bro

[@ohsomarvalus4712]

🤔🤔 say swea!!

[@FBA-Reddawg2.0]

Yes even a another man can appreciate this brotha he definitely his one of them voices that come outta the church for sure I 80's baby can appreciate that dino knows how to get they ladies hot and heavy very talented brotha him his group amagine him today man r.i.p dino Conners we miss that angel voice bro # real r&b music

[@brittlia_]

Nobody’s talking about Potrait.. I thought they sounding great as well!!!

[@babeblue1000]

I love them as well

[@laslue3492]

They do

[@sbest6565]

They do

[@antannem27]

G.I. an Sazaam sound horrible! Dino is a beast though.

[@pndotcom4558]

Agreed!

[@angeluvsvid]

Ernest Brown they probably didnt rehearse it

[@672sara]

Don't do shazam* he could sing

[@jenicewhite4498]

Lol

[@ohsomarvalus4712]

FACTS!!!!! Dino was H-Town!!

[@redzoom7857]

First round knockout by Dino, competition over! 👊🙌

[@oshiablackirish7749]

The way Portrait got up when H town started singing knocking the boots “that’s support” they clapped and was rocking to the whole show I loved the vibe of this competition both did a good job

[@LarryOnKeys]

The support artists showed each other back then, miss it.

[@jazzybaby2794]

Lmao H-Town all the way!!! Portrait KNEW IT WAS OVER when they starting singing knockin the boots :) love my babies!! H-Town4Ever RIP Dino.

[@TaiwanBritnee]

JazzyBaby* .

[@geekchic2936]

When they start singing Love TKO, I said, "It's a done deal..THEY WON!!"

[@evingel]

Sorry but Dino was so sick than he could smash everythin by himself

[@LilMama2312]

+Evingel Cartoonizer TRUTH! He didn't even need help!!!! That man's voice was AMAZING!!!!

[@LilMama2312]

+Evingel Cartoonizer TRUTH! He didn't even need help!!!! That man's voice was AMAZING!!!!

[@MesBre58]

+Nia Phillips Dino could sing anything & make it sound good

[@paulinewilson6728]

+MesBre58 Yes it is Dino was a Beast by himself that voice though were so amazing I never ever heard a voice like his before will always be his #1 fan continue to rest in heaven Dino, Dino he can sing and make any song sound good that just how bad he were fine as ever

[@Melbreeze13]

Truth

[@BrownStickyBunz]

of course H-Town won in my book!!!!

[@TheBTranz]

This was Real R&B, Now singers are rapping now days. I miss the 90s R&B and Hip/Hop.

[@Nichole01]

@ 1:06 to 1:13 😅 😛 🤤 that man was something serious...just the full package all the way around😍then when he was dancing he give them the side eye like yea y’all see it...we’re winning 🤣 & as soon as Dino started with Knockin da Boots...Portrait knew it really was over for them for sure😂😂😂but I had never heard of the group Portrait before until this video...& this was the first & last time too🤷🏾‍♀️ but Rip King Dino👑 ❤️ & miss you Always!!!😘

[@blessedk77]

They both did good. Love and respect for #90's R&B groups. I miss this era.

[@tommywhare493]

That boy Dino can saaaang🔥

[@iralevifan]

are they SERIOUS????? Whois going against DINO???????? Never...

[@DeeDerry]

Im still in Love with Dino...🤦🏻‍♀️ I swear... Imagine If he'd had the chance to have a solo career....❤

[@tcq217]

H Town All Day🎤🎼🎶🎼🎼🎶🎼🔉

[@TupacsWife...]

😂 Portraits reaction when they heard Knockin Da Boots 👌🏼

[@youthfullyblack9471]

I just love when a guy could sing that is sooooo freaking attractive 😍😍😍

[@navygurl8157]

I don't care who won which round Htown KILLED IT!!!!! :) Happy New Year Everybody!!!

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

Htown, what, Dino was on that stage, a legend, the voice of a 35-40 yr old man, king of ad-libs, riffs & runz, my badd, I meant Dino Liberochy, vocal beast. Portriat was shaky, I would've been 2, goin up against Dino, gtfoh with foolishness.

[@MesBre58]

Kimberly Griffin exactly

[@pinktrillness]

I Love H Town but Honey Dip by Portrait is my song 😍😍

[@cutiemonroe]

H-Town 3-1 Love Tko, Knocking the boots, Keeping my composer were the songs they kilt against Portrait with. & portrait only won the second round is because they song the Isley Brothers song "Between the sheets" good then they fell off after that

[@pdunz1010]

I love seeing these guys dance moves on knocking the boots

[@Ariel692769]

Much respect to Mr Townsend. Very underrated. H town won the first round but Portrait took it back from them on the second round.

[@burnellholland516]

The original Verzuz

[@djmontecarlotv]

facts G

[@chrisreed4991]

Dino himself vs portrait

[@michaelabrisbane4819]

This was such a great challenge! Both groups were unique in their own way! I remember hearing Here We Go Again by Portriat on an episode of Family Matters! That is still my jam to this day! I only remember H-Town a little bit but it wasn't until I watched Unsung that I've became interested in reading up about them. Dino was such an amazing artist with such a great and beautiful voice! Natural Woman is one of my favorite songs by them!:)

[@shenyaeturner842]

Dino out sung of those dudes and he did it effortlessly 💜

[@NeonFlashYT]

Agree..they just don't understand Dino was way ahead of damn near every singer in the industry,except for K-CI from Jodeci back then

[@dinmc808]

Well done Brinora! This is some excellent R&B history right here. This has made my boring Friday night :-)

[@MissT0501]

The first versus! 👑💯

[@LilMama2312]

Dino could've taken on Portrait by HIMSELF!!! HIS VOICE, LAWD!!!

[@dariuslovhalll5606]

THIS IS HOW U DO A VERSUS BATTLE!!!!

[@djmontecarlotv]

FACTS

[@kbvilla]

My Dream Battles: Silk vs. Shai 112 vs. Blackstreet And of course.... Jodeci vs. BoyzIIMen

[@Tofindexpress]

And Dru Hill vs Hi-Five :/

[@90MVtv]

@@Tofindexpress Dru Hill by far

[@slidecounter5813]

After 7 vs Mint condition

[@myah2567]

TLC vs SWV

[@simonphoenix6274]

Dino vs Johnny Gill

[@blindbeautyblindgirlmagic3166]

Oh my goodness, before I lost my site I use to watch this show, I so remember this specific episode lol The first versus🤣🤣🤣

[@modikwematsaba3219]

HTown was undefeated, Dino was an Animal when it came to music. Up until this day there is no Voice that matches Dino.

[@hellokitty-do8cy]

Both groups can sing 😊🎧🎶🎵🎤❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@damonrussell2016]

True R&B I LOVE AND THE 1990'S

[@pndotcom4558]

I absolutely LOVE Dino's voice! BUT....as a group, I'd say Portrait won this. H-Town's harmonies went from bland to terrible in some spots of this performance (i.e. "Can You Stand The Rain"). If it was a battle of the lead singers, then yeah, definitely give it to H-Town, but as a GROUP, I have to give this one to Portrait. Both are great groups in their own right, though. They had such different approaches, I'm kind of surprised they were even pitted against one another. H-Town vs. Jodeci would have been better, in my opinion. :)

[@Eccentricities1]

Dino is everything 😭😭💕.. But definitely love Portrait’s harmony..

[@babeblue1000]

They both did amazing but portrait killed in between the sheets 😍😍😍😩😩😩😩

[@CassieNicole92]

Thank you sooooooooooo much for uploading this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dino's voice makes me want to *faint*

[@CavinaCannion]

This verzuz is as good as 3 6 mafia vz dip set (a lil lit) love both of these groups ❤️ I didn’t kno the H town guy died until I read the comments - rip Dino, he’s still 1 of the best voices I ever heard

[@eragoofy1]

Dino... what a classic soul voice!!! It was over as soon as Dino began to sing. Pho-reel!!! LOL

[@lyecry]

Thanks for posting these gems.

[@so3ducme777]

this went HARD!!!!! i love this!!!!!! i love Portrait & H-Town.....they are BOTH great!!!

[@19citrus]

Dino has a voice of no other... and there will never be no other ever. I think H-Town did great. Killed it period. Portriat did good on between the sheets but my boys H-Town was the shit..... RIP Dino we miss u.

[@RTDavis0503]

Basically Dino destroys everybody

[@JavonteTreble]

Both groups are excellent. And sorry but, Portrait MURDERED that "Between the Sheets".

[@johnharreld6580]

Ahh!!!...Whoa!!!...Yep...Yep...One Love Fam...

[@bakeman2007]

Dino was the best vocalist of all time RIP.... We never had another with strong soulful vocals....Dino ROCK'D it litterally HE smashed Portrait all by himself! LOL

[@mshammbabbeehamm4804]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰rb kinggggggg 4eva lives 😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰dinnoooo

[@teeteelynee70]

still one of my favorite groups and the best besides my other favorite groups the boys and hi five there were also other groups out there like the perfect gentlemen we had groups that could and can sing Dino had a voice

[@MISSDD]

Poor Portrait, this was not fair..LOL

[@Major2219]

Hold up!! They had *VERZUZ* in the 90’s?? This was genius!! 🖤✊🏾🔥🔥🎼🎤🙌🏾🔥

[@gsup3874]

Dino just got it y'all.. Dat boy can sang! Ripower!