NCAT - Cold Steel vs Norfolk - Million Dollar Funk Squad | HBCU Culture BOTB 2022

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[@kristianruffin3782]

Md the type of drum line you gotta listen to more than once because you not gone catch everything the first time .. Its hidden rhythms in their beats like hidden messages

[@quadplyr13]

Ncat put a show. Nsu gave an epilogue, plot, location, origin, story, narrative, suspense, and a soundtrack to go with it. Ncat put on a show. But Nsu put a clinic. Ncat played. But with Nsu i had to pull out some paper and a pen to take notes. Nsu ALL day.

[@Lena-Holley]

Behold!🔰

[@devinbethel7841]

❤❤😢 BEHOLD

[@marial8235]

Both lines did what they do best. There really no surprises. Ncat excellent showmanship and funkiness. Their beats have a decidedly African flavor which is very cool. I think they could explore that area further. One stick drop. NSU played a more difficult rudimental book, changing up the pulse with a swing section, with some nice interplay between instrumental groups. Ncat wins the showmanship award. But I think NSU took this one overall on execution and difficulty. Great jobs by both lines.

[@stevesanders3235]

Smooth how that guy from Cold Steel picked that drum stick up for his boy.

[@Nico-gb7ou]

🏆🎖️ 0:14

[@gettinemery]

That’s a girl btw

[@PrudishBoss]

y’all need to understand. Cold Steel is a straight up show line. MDFS on the other hand, if they really really wanted and just went straight DCI, they can hang with straight Corps style. MDFS bass splits already sold me.

[@Sketchy666]

Both lines were good but cold steel took the show while million dollar took it for chops

[@Dark_Shadow_Support]

Correct when doing a show of this scale you have to bring chops and entertainment this isn’t DCI

[@jeraldcarter342]

@@Dark_Shadow_Support well if att learn how to play rudiments they could keep up. Fuck tossing and throwing a drum.

[@Dark_Shadow_Support]

Rudiments are played all the time everyone ain’t perfect sir, but you also have to keep the crowd involved

[@melfirst165]

This video is much better for both lines. We can see what MDFS was really doing out there. Great job.

[@HomieDoMore]

The best way for me to describe this rivalry is, If someone asks me to show them the perfect drumline i would simply just show them cold steel. Then they'd say, show me someone who can beat them, there's got to be somone better. I'd show them MDFS.

[@OhhMGee]

Entertainment vs Rudiments and beats. Not saying CS don’t have beats but this video shows what they prioritize most And vice versa for MD they are entertaining as well but focus more on their sound rather then visuals and dancing. Gotta give it to MDFS with the slight edge! 💪🏾

[@Avery-Mac]

Best two hbcu drum lines in America

[@claudiusneal6305]

MDFS sounds like one drummer. Cymbals, cowbell and the tuning of the drums.

[@melissascott7233]

🗣NORFOLK STATE💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 🗣BEHOLD THE GREEN AND GOLD💚💛🔰!!!! MDFS....Y'ALL DID THAT AND LEFT NO CRUMBS💚💛🔰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@i.n.c.fromthetopropes3465]

Cleaner. Tighter. Precise. Crisp. Higher quality. Do I have to say it?

[@biggahblack5030]

MDFS

[@g.choppa4448]

Not only the drumming they also have to remember and perform the routines while drumming at high level. Very physical and impressive by both lines !

[@timothyboyd5266]

Well, all I have to say is MDFS was cleaner then Cold Steel but, they both put on a good show, being a former drummer myself.

[@scairl40]

These 2 always have amazing drum lines.

[@headbussa0065]

Scratching my head mannn yalĺ need to battle each other till the lights go out jeesh yall are neck and neck.

[@tdlogan20]

A&T entertaining and clean for the most part. MDF$ took this W tho, the material and execution is unmatched

[@Dark_Shadow_Support]

True but they material at times be boring as well A&T could do their same material and add spice to it

[@jeraldcarter342]

@@Dark_Shadow_Support never

[@omz31]

@@Dark_Shadow_Supportis it boring or you can’t play it?? 🤔🤔

[@Dark_Shadow_Support]

@@omz31 lol it’s not hard

[@omz31]

@@Dark_Shadow_Support confirmed: you can’t play it

[@coachjay7996]

This goes to MDFS. Their set told a story, there was a legitimate beginning, middle and end. MD rocked out w/ rudiments while CS just tried to rock out. CS set appeared to be a bunch of cadences they just put together. CS snares used too much of the rim ride which to me states your rudiments are lacking. MDFS with the W. Not even close.

[@TheDwdude]

MDFS!!! 🔰🔰

[@Brenda-lr5ik]

MD is more brilliant and awesome

[@Sof1st1KatedDiva08]

Came here for NCAT and had to rock with MDFS tho both were FIRE!!!!!

[@ayjyondepeazs8314]

it’s DRUM LINE not a “put on a show line” lol😂y’all can’t give the dub to a specific school just because they “Entertained” listen to the BEATS that are being played. Both amazing lines but, MD took the W for sure.

[@Gnosis639]

Bro you not the authority on what people can give a W to and not. Everything is relative to individual taste. The purpose is literally to entertain, if that wasn't the case they would just block up. People pay money to get entertained. Personally i prefer a mix of entertainment and technicality and no line encompasses both as well as CS. Comparing MD and CS has always been apples and oranges, i will say they both are great at what they do

[@kingnuknukk5478]

Everyone has an opinion, I’ve learn a lot from what you both said

[@tituscarr6577]

Once MD stretch the tonals on bass it was ova...MD going take it regardless just off of tuning the drumz

[@AKINGSKYD]

I enjoyed both lines. However, one of these lines played newer material, and updated cadences.

[@MusicManC]

can't call it because both lines came to show out!

[@Gnosis639]

Judging between both of these programs is unfair.. both were on they A game. Great work MD and CS

[@MrRobinson1911]

Very close one! To close to call, but I think MDFS was more clean. They still didn’t get the out right victory though. Good show by both!

[@g.choppa4448]

Standing ovation for both lines !👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MrBeatdown10]

Both lines sound good.

[@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID]

I’m not a fan of either’s style. But I’d give the W to Norfolk.

[@tgnomercy]

Who won???? EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT GOT TO WATCH THIS!!!!!

[@rakeanecollins2366]

Win win for the viewers!They got to see great showmanship(NCAT) and great technical percussion(Norfolk).Great job to both lines!

[@Sselena1973]

Behold the Green and Gold...💚💛

[@matthewshepherd2280]

I mean.. you know… you know…. Cold Steel you know…… Not mad at ya for showing interest in Cold Steel, if that’s what you like. But that Million Dollar Funktified Squad, 🫡 I salute you!! For there’s none LIKETH UNTO THEE!! 🗣️BEHOLD, THE GREEN AND GOLD. God is greater in heaven and on earth. But when we’re talking about drum lines, choreography, and musicianship, $MDFS HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!

[@DubbleTee]

3:59 My man on the far left returning the drumstick

[@girlthatzzlorkev9766]

4:40 the chops is crazy 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@yadaben-yisrael8703]

Rumble Young People Rumble!!!!….”Technically Crisp &Funky…Much respect…Old Head Delta Devil..KKPsi Delta Pi 84….

[@imaniomar7]

This A&T routine reminds me of MDFS performance from their 2019 battle at NSU. Definitely feels like they took some of their style and a page out of their book with the African elements.

[@deandrejones8701]

I like both, NSU very clean...A&T more entertaining...I'd give the win to NCA&T though....wasn't really a drop in their show.

[@AB_1211]

Excellent!! Love both of these lines!!!!

[@uncfan4852]

4:37

[@Evilpocketbike]

Cold Steel L cause buddy dropped a stick and picked it up. 3:50

[@Joshholbrook2024]

I've officially changed over from DCI to HBCU!

[@calicojonesreloaded2886]

Cold still with entertainment but they cant fuck with dem them boyz cleanest 😂

[@blowinghazeclouds1324]

MDF$ took this one. Great battle tho

[@itsvenises2520]

Straight 🔥

[@buddah389]

Talking about ramming notes! Goodness MDFS! Who y’all mad at?!? 😂 some murky parts but a lot of the inside work was phenomenal especially in the tenor line. Cold steel did their thing! I’m excited for the future of HBCU drum lines! Special shout out to MDFS’s bass line - definitely mahogany 😂

[@Dark_Shadow_Support]

They don’t have a tenor line lol they have a quint section no tenors A&T marches tenors

[@varesboy]

Steel fried dey ssa 🤷🏾‍♂️🤞🏾🤙🏾

[@KBThaBandhead]

🔥🔥🔥

[@WellsCreativeServices]

NCAT wanted this badder & in my opinion WON! Aint gonna lie I was a bit bored during MDFS's performance on this one

[@liquidlightz]

If they wanted it badder then they should have played newer material and not stuff they played against them in the past. Everything that MD played was brand new.

[@boldassbrother118]

@@liquidlightz But The Different Is MD Played A New Block And It Was Wack Compared To The Blocks They Usually Do.

[@liquidlightz]

@@boldassbrother118 but the difference is that you don't know the difference between difference and different. Now bad grammar is wack.

[@LarryParker-j3l]

BEHOLD

[@robertohernandez-ot7lw]

ncat got no tonals if so i can’t hear nor see them

[@mariabetancourt6797]

Wow......they were both fabulous

[@smvballer6]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@uncfan4852]

3:40

[@uncfan4852]

0:08

[@davioncurenton807]

9:01

[@arramon777]

MUSIC TO MY EARS!!!! =) my soul feeln it too....

[@snobbypolitics7792]

A&T was more entertaining.

[@UrbanComposerMusic4L]

I’m from Greensboro area grew up there , A&T has always been more of a Show band while Norfolk has always focused more on precision both are great bands

[@willtimbales557]

HBCU Norfolk State U drumline "Million Dollar Funk Squad" was invited to the prestigious PASIC 2023. Percussive Arts Society International Convention. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3i9Zoqir5l8kMUsi=JfWIHDQbUizcRZrd

[@willtimbales557]

HBCU Norfolk State U drumline "Million Dollar Funk Squad" was invited to the prestigious PASIC 2023. Percussive Arts Society International Convention. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3i9Zoqir5l8kMUsi=JfWIHDQbUizcRZrd

[@shwanagarner3966]

Agreed!

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac it’s now time too let the boys and the blue and gold Aggies in the turf make some noise

[@jeromieb038]

Amazing stuff

[@kididub7311]

Still one of the best battles I've seen watched this like 5 times

[@justinehewett9171]

yessir a&t get them splits on the bass drums and them sweeps of the quads!!

[@tawtam1]

Both are great. But NSU is so clean.

[@uoipuiop]

Dope!!

[@DevKasperTv]

Dam them stick all way falling

[@williankauan4722]

Trepoint reference❤️😵

[@scrubb7507]

1:47 what is that cadence

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac today

[@lindellparker3659]

MDFS is so clean like fine wine. CS would be a beer.

[@AggieGirl-bg2ud]

Cold Steel easily 🔥 🥶

[@jayk3874]

Cold steel got this one … this time

[@markamanning5354]

MDFS, with win

[@keenanlambert5060]

MD needs to start going against other corps style drumlines. They’re program is🔥. I think MD vs JSU Southerners Drumline would be a great and fair matchup.

[@miguelroberson6363]

Get off the cocaine! You picked the worse drumlines in the SWAC! LOL

[@keenanlambert5060]

@@miguelroberson6363 Lmao.... look up JSU southerners drumline and get back with me buddy

[@richlorrd]

@@keenanlambert5060 i jus looked them up and the first video i watched the sounded jus like mdfs , i think i would be a dope match up🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂

[@troyhinton3365]

MDFS will crush JSU drum line . To different styles .. JSU Band is fire 🔥 though

[@keenanlambert5060]

@@troyhinton3365 Not War and Thunder, im talking the other JSU drumline

[@kehayes1977]

I always watch these 2 Lines… tbh I’ve seen MDFS much cleaner than this. They usually tear Cold Steel to pieces. But in this competition CS impressed Me with the length of performance and precision chopping! If You know CS You know They pulled some extra out the bag on this one… I actually Appreciate the extra work They put in. I’ve got to Give Cold Steel the “W” in this versus. They don’t beat MDFS often but took this one.

[@AKINGSKYD]

With all do respect, nothing extra was pulled out during this performance. Several cadences were played in the stands the day before. If you play close attention, the SL is actually calling transitions/cadences right in the middle of the performance.

[@Bolt_Chops]

Dude dropped his sticks and you saying they did good?!

[@coachjay7996]

@@AKINGSKYD yea I saw that too. You can’t be in a drumline competition calling out transitions like that. As the person also stated there was a stick drop that’s an automatic 20pt deduction

[@Timbarnhem]

Why are they dressed like kind of superman 😅😅😂😂 and is this kind of making music typical for black people? In all the videos there almost no white people . Even in the audience. How come? Greetings from Europe

[@hekakhepera848]

Cold Steel!!

[@itsquad4784]

Coldsteel folding

[@jerronjohnson]

A&T 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@HotOffThePressFilms]

Cold Steel dominated this one!

[@jsleath88]

Cold steel 🥶🥶🥶

[@vincentward5150]

Cold Steel won this one, but both lines were nice.

[@mrgooakalegooster]

[@cricketjam]

I've always had imposter syndrome about state colleges, football, and band, but- I don't know what other kind of music feels more deeply engrained in our species to me. Something about this feels like the last 100 thousand years. Feels like how my heart wants to beat. It feels like human ambition cracking the dams of fate.