Sister Circle | Rahsaan Patterson Talks Music, Authenticity & More | TVONE

Rahsaan Patterson has come a long way from being a child star on “Kids Incorporated” to having a career in music that has spanned over 20 years. He chatted about his 7th studio album “Heroes & Gods,” the importance of authenticity and more.
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[@jacqueline4868]

If this man doesn't have an Unsung episode, he needs one ASAP!!!

[@dammac5446]

This is just my opinion, but I think Rahsaan Paterson is one of those individuals who never got the shine that they truly deserved. Regardless of this, Patterson is still singing, performing, & grinding. I don't feel he's reached the level of notoriety that his talent deserves. But, he is still a phenom that has yet to hit the peak of his career! Everyone stay safe & in peace!..

[@beentwolong11]

I've seen this man a bunch of times and everytime he gets better. So underrated.

[@thecarsectionthecarsection6420]

He's not unsung

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

I hope he agrees to do an Unsung. A few singers turned down Unsung.

[@sheldonwitherspoon4992]

Um he's not unsung. Underrated, unknown, unappreciated by the mainstream sure

[@djspinsandneedles5272]

He possesses one of the purest voices in the music industry!!! I'm happy to see he's finally getting some shine after several decades in the business!!!

[@soulstalgiarecords77740]

This guy is one of the last guys still making real R&B music. Great talent, fabulous voice.

[@Blackphyre]

Rahsaan is one of the most gifted artists, to ever hold a mic.:)

[@afrank1416]

Rahsaan, I have been an admirer for years. So happy your are being publicized more.

[@tlewisisdope]

The best of his generation!

[@lendellwilliams5444]

This man is an amazing and underrated talent i wish him continued success

[@dl2310]

This album is so dope. He never disappoints. I would love to see a collaboration with Me'shell N'degeocello. I wish it were longer and with skilled interviewers.

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

They're alright. They're girl fanning, that's all😊.

[@charlenewalker7891]

Continued blessings, the brother can SANG...I have seen him concert more than once and he gives it his all

[@rodcrawford-tidmore4504]

His live performances are legendary!

[@kirstendoe8480]

My favorite male singer! Thanks for showing him love Sister Circle!

[@missmlb3842]

This man has one of the most amazing voices!!!

[@ticrowell1080]

Selena looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reginadeniseclarke7660]

YES I AGREE. SYLEENA JOHNSON DO LOOK GOOD.

[@1_South_Business_Services]

Yass

[@ladylovelace501]

Love Rahsaan Patterson. I have every album that he ever made since the mid 90’s. He is so underrated

[@RoyceHallTheExperience]

I love him and appreciate this interview!!

[@kandrejohnson3352]

This interview gave me life. He's pure, authentic, eloquent and more

[@desireetowns5259]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE RASHAAN!!! I wish I could just be on stage with him as a backup singer!?? Just to be present in that energy! Magical!!!!!!!

[@LadiiScorp00]

I have EVERY project from this talented, vocal GENIUS!!! I can't WAIT until I can get a "LIVE" musical project from him... He's SO underrated!!! His artistry is EVERYTHING!!❤😍💜

[@MyGirlStarr]

His voice is legendary! Love this interview.

[@letstalkwithromona7587]

Looooooooooove his music, I can listen to him allll night long. .he is definitely underrated 💯

[@markwhite8740]

Great interview. Rahsaan is the truth!!

[@lyfesaquarium]

He truly is

[@hopefullady5051]

I love this man so much. I listen to something from him almost everyday. If im listening to music more than likely your gone here some Rashaan some!

[@Taryn857]

This artist I've followed for 25 years @ least since his incredible 1st album! That is when I discovered an OUTSTANDING, INCREDIBLE, INSANELY TALENTED TALENT out of this hemisphere vocalist, song writer & musician. He is New York Harlem's finest w/talent that ozzeessssssssss out of his pores especially when 1 witness his gifts live!!!! I see why all the great artists starting w/Chaka & Quincy amongst many others who KNOWS how BRILLIANT brotha Rahsaan Patterson talent is. Just his song writing he should be world known for his tunes just as much as Smokey, Baby Face, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, John Legend. I hope that @ LEAST he will receive his long over due Grammy if nothing else. Plus ladies he is an advocate for our rights & safety. Did ya hear what he said about how his mother is a "God" 1st!!!!! RAHSAAN PATTERSON IS A BEAST w/HIS BLESSED ARTISTIC SKILLS HE WILL SLAY A MUSIC LOVER'S EARS & HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nosferatu_13]

Didn’t know he was gay, but it doesn’t change anything, he hits the spot! Pause!

[@jonesfredrick94]

He's not gay where you here that from

[@blaxpoitation8528]

He's gay? Asking genuinely.

[@clairedaniels1877]

@@jonesfredrick94 4:17 He says it right here. Did y’all listen to the interview?

[@jerrislawrence2555]

Love love love HIM

[@Queenalika85]

He is handsome...I love his work

[@childofgrace2087]

Too bad he gay.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@tlig]

@@childofgrace2087 Hahaha, she still can say how she feels about him, however.

[@jonesfredrick94]

@@childofgrace2087 he not gay

[@faieyeager5928]

@@jonesfredrick94 He said he is in this video.. I didn't know he was either...🤷

[@MrBrown-mw9il]

FREEDOM, I grew up watching Kids Incorporated. And no reruns either. 80s were phenomenal.

[@lyfesaquarium]

He so real lol lol. I LOVE HIM. I love how he said Freedom and im not filming videos with chicks in the bed. Preach Sir. Preach

[@PeekaPeep]

His former MCA label didn't even know what they really had with this vocally-talented brother:::sigh:::industry better redeem itself by making damn sure several Grammy nominations finally come his way regarding his latest album, easily his best work since his 1997 self-titled debut. Fact he remained in the game more than 20 years should've said enough, man's a living legend now! >;-)

[@TyStephens]

Yes, Rahsaan! Fear is the wall. The barrier.

[@eapicou74]

Always been of fan of his music. Regardless of his sexual orientation. This Kat makes some banging azz music. Hope he goes far and stays relevant. Real music✊.. I turned my wife onto this Kat she's been listening ever since. And we attended his concerts. Very good performer, you wouldn't be disappointed seeing this brother..

[@coreygatling9924]

"Regardless"? That sentence in itself says more about you, than it says about him. He's ok with who he is. Hes talented, let that be that.

[@eapicou74]

@@coreygatling9924 what are you talking about. It wasn't negative. Dam did i strike a nerve. People Kill me always trying to be judgemental and smarter than what they are gtfoh nobody was degrading the man you totally misinterpreted my statement. So now sit your smart dumb azz down somewhere sensitive azz. You must be,, o I get it smh...

[@chermebrownsauce8049]

Agree 100%

[@eapicou74]

@coreygatling9924 stop being sensitive, just giving the man his props. People mentioned that. Not bothered by that, hence my comment that you misinterpreted. Foh... People, I tell you. You must be one of em smh lol. My goodness. Can't even give a brother praise without folk like you reading into shyt...

[@johntaylorjr4344]

Have always loved Rahsaan! So underrated, and for years, has been one of the best kept secrets in the music industry.

[@sherisetyus872]

Love him and his music!!!

[@carleenfuller1370]

He is AMAZING all the way around and on many many levels. There's so much emotion in his singing. I love to watch him "feel" songs while he's singing. 💜🙏🏾💜

[@algerthataylor4955]

Such an amazing artist! 🎶⭐️🎶⭐️🎶⭐️🎶

[@meekyw.4010]

Always, always have loved him.

[@catherineprince5345]

I simply LOVE this man!!! He's such a TALENT and blessing!!!

[@ThistleRealm]

Been diggin Rahsaan since 2009...I got an excuse, I'm young lol

[@MsTee3301]

GIFTED!!

[@1964rmcc]

Rashaan is another underated talent that doesn't get his props ,I'm so glad to see him getting it now I'd well deserved everyone should know and enjoy this genius 👏

[@heyrobertcarter1]

Great interview!!!

[@missmyasia]

That's my baby! I love him

[@georgiaj5301]

MEGA talented handsome man. Blessings

[@soniabailey6855]

Thats him!!!! KIDS INCORPORATED

[@ricknessmonster]

He his so fckin dope!

[@tamikalee4441]

Dope where? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@thisislogout]

His music is so creative and funky! Being "gay" just means "attracted to the same sex". Why does that have to be labeled with a word (gay) which originally meant "happy"? Maybe it means one is happy being that way. I have friends who reside in that "category", so I had a feeling that he also was "gay" because of some words in his music. That's fine, and I would say that is just part of "who he is" - he is very talented musically and he appears to be a smart and passionate brother. Anyway, I love his voice/music and I hear influences of Prince and Chaka Kahn in his voice. Peace and Love!

[@erikas9945]

I freaking love him! So underrated…smh

[@tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv3107]

A Real Talent,he's The Best.

[@jtyler1547]

Love this dude ❤️

[@WW-tg5pu]

Love Rahsaan...seen him live a couple of times. Once I was in the front row of his gig and I was harmonising with his backing singers...Rahsaan acknowledged, smiled and clapped. That made my night! Best concert for sure

[@LeslieArnelleTV]

he is a forever fav ❤️

[@beeshin9945]

He is underrated

[@smanthachaseme]

I LOVEEE HIM , VOICE SO PURE. took my 20 yr old to see him lastnight she knows all the words to your jams

[@kchalmersful]

Love his music n spirit n I have been a fan since kids n Incorporated

[@davidmmd7907]

Great interview And Talented GIFTED musician

[@luvntoez8318]

I love Rahsaan music for years. His speaking voice is seductive. What a gift he is to music

[@firouz4296]

Rahsaan aged like fine wine! One of my top five most favorites male voices Luther Rahsaan Stokley Stevie Kevon

[@faieyeager5928]

I looove "Where you are" 😍 He sounds simular to Myron and Stokely from "Mint Condition" to me.👍love it!😁

[@robinbunn3791]

I too love Rahsaan and his music. I'd never seen him speak or perform, but I finally decided to look him up on KZbin. He's so well spoken, and intelligent, handsome, and articulate. As well as honest. I'm so happy I saw this video, and love him and his music even more.

[@piscesdiva50]

This was on my moms 79th bd..lol.. I love me some Rahsaan P. hunty...Yes I do..He looks so different.. I love that look..Great interview, I learn somethings about him..

[@Asukenick]

I love to know the story on why he was called The Kid on Kids Incorporated.

[@oc5939]

Looking so good Rahsaan.

[@williamnesh223]

Shout out to the show for bringing this amazing artist who we all love honor and respect for his authentic self the man im in love with played spend the night this song for me and its such a sexy song and he's just just a neo soul type its very hard to find out where he is performing i wish i can take my man to see him. One day.

[@lynnettehowell7417]

My absolute favorite singer alive,

[@MichaelBrown-dl7yr]

I respect his craft his gift a king in his own right 👍👑💯

[@donaldstreeter5740]

Very nice Brotha!,🙏🏿

[@hayesmoses7754]

Modern day hero. ✊🏾

[@davidjackson_]

I love him...😍 I m an incorporated...

[@michelecherek5392]

I DEFINITELY want to work with this PHENOMENAL TALENT!!💖🔥🎶💖🔥🎶

[@JasonLawr-mo1ck]

He is hands down, one of the best in the business at vocal arrangements! Check his catalog!

[@coreyjones7862]

Wonderful star

[@tech83studio38]

I support you brother authenticity is freedom ✊🏽 From one black gay artist to another.

[@jamesbromfield9070]

A unique talent

[@yosea8701]

I MISS THIS SHOW!!!

[@Ms504babygirl]

This my baby ❤❤❤❤

[@msccmb9929]

Looooove

[@Shayvideos1]

His music is an all time classic in detroit

[@ricknessmonster]

Why he's my favorite REALEST artist!!

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

Just heard him for the first time this week. And why is he not better known & appreciated?

[@Sarcasm1855]

I wonder why Rahsaan never talks about back ground singing for Tevin Campbell!

[@pandamojo69]

Frank ocean is on the rnb charts, black male and out js. I still love this dude very much. 🤗

[@Shayvideos1]

Really?!? Idk that..I have to check it out

[@TurnAwayNow]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rasspace5032]

He so dayum fine❤️

[@indrataylor3149]

🙏🏿❤️🥰

[@julieporter7805]

From The Kid to The Man!☺️😎

[@DLFfitness1]

The elephant in the room is religion, yet so many folks can’t let it go, even it causes them harm. 😳

[@Chalky52]

Oh ok

[@anitabrown3286]

He lost so much weight.

[@trunuyorker7]

Yep🤨

[@terranceholmes4974]

He needs unsung episode asap

[@OmarHudson]

So we gonna act like Frank Ocean ain't "out"?

[@marciarandolph9659]

You mean checked out.

[@OmarHudson]

@@marciarandolph9659 I meant what I meant. RASHAAN spent most of his career in the closet when he could have been a trailblazer. Everybody knew he was gay. I could tell by his videos and styling he was gay. "Stop by" screamed it. So he gets no points now that no one who pays attention to mainstream music knows his name. When he had our attention that was the time. There were other artist before him that did the same concealing of their sexuality to hit a broader audience, and then later revealing...he gets no credit for that.

[@TemujinScott80]

Omar Hudson that is very inaccurate. He was never in the closet. Like Frank Ocean, he revealed his sexuality, very matter of fact

[@OmarHudson]

@@TemujinScott80 not saying your gay and not being in the closet are two different things. Also let's go back to his first album listen to lyrics. Those lyrics were written to and for women...he even says "girl"...( spend the night) no where does he say "boy" no matter how ambiguous he tried to be he clearly was not making his sexuality clear. So again, he gets no points for being a trailblazer. I admire him as an artist but for me it is too little too late on that "gay legend" train.

[@TemujinScott80]

Omar Hudson that was every artist in the 90’s. There were no artists in the 90’s with that lyrical content. We are just seeing Billy Porter and Todrick Hall singing to men on record in the last couple of years

[@josephjohnson7090]

Dude stop Sylvester was the first

[@unclebrother6244]

Sylvester (who was a great artist in his own right) was an openly gay artist in a genre of music (disco) where being gay was considered "acceptable" by the music execs and fans. What makes Rahsaan's situation so impressive is that he wasn't willing to pretend to be a heterosexual artist in a genre (in the 90s) where being openly gay could hurt the success of your career. Rahsaan stayed true to himself, and i couldn't be prouder of him. Not only is he a great musical artist, but clearly he's a man of integrity.

[@raidernationcali]

You can tell from kids inc. He was feminine duh

[@AbstractDivinity1]

He lost a lot of weight

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

People are still going to be authentic searching their soul for validation before God, as God knows all our paths. Someone may start off in one (gay) direction and end up doing something different later as mind set evolves. This is not big polarism. The weather changes doesn't it.

[@Rozziefeatherschneider]

Shut tf up. Gay is gay and straight is straight. You can't "pray the gay" away as much as you would like to think.

[@Shayvideos1]

Idk he was a child star.

[@triples5822]

He looks sick 😷 and seem like he's hard to get along with. But he really can sing.

[@blacklove804]

How did you come to your opinion?

[@coreygatling9924]

Awful

[@Cas82958]

Hard to get along with?