Tevin Campbell 'Can We Talk' (Arsenio Hall, 1993)

Tevin Campbell performing 'Can We Talk' on The Arsenio Hall Show. From 1993.
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[@VPRlover]

Tevin is a national treasure.

[@kurichan8700]

One of the most underrated male vocalists! Great!

[@Tornado1994]

+mikimike He's not.

[@Tornado1994]

mikimike He was NOT cruising a man's room in Van Nuys.(Michael had been closeted for years and was busted in a San Fernando Public Park Restroom) He was arrested for trying to buy marijuana and solicit oral sex from an undercover police officer in his CAR in an Elementary School parking lot in Van Nuys. I don't know where you read that, because its totally errroneous. Campbell cleared it up in 2002 in a magazine interview with Sister 2 Sister declaring himself " Trysexual" which of course is Bisexual". He's Bi..

[@Tornado1994]

mikimike He's Bi.

[@MrPZ]

+Kuri Chan He wasn't underrated when he started He won Best R&B Soul Train Award and nominated for many more. As much as I was fan of him... His last two albums were disappointing. Also his musicality never matured with the times. Then add his addiction to drugs and his sexuality (at that time the r&b world wasn't ready) he wasn't going to get another label to invest him. And to add he was an executive producer on both of the albums that were disappointments, that sure didn't help his case either.

[@MrPZ]

+Kuri Chan He wasn't underrated when he started He won Best R&B Soul Train Award and nominated for many more. As much as I was fan of him... His last two albums were disappointing. Also his musicality never matured with the times. Then add his addiction to drugs and his sexuality (at that time the r&b world wasn't ready) he wasn't going to get another label to invest him. And to add he was an executive producer on both of the albums that were disappointments, that sure didn't help his case either.

[@tiffanyrambo8040]

Tevin makes it look so easy

[@resentertainment1990]

Couldn't imagine a 16 year old singing this these days lol.....miss the 90's

[@bestofbrandrowrestling3560]

WHFan1990 I sing this all the time

[@DeJhaunBercy]

Best Of Brand:Ro wrestling lmao literally same. I’ve been singing this for a couple years (I’ll be 17 in week😂) people always wanna get on our generation like they’re not the ones that are supposed to show us the way. Like what did you expect? We were supposed to instinctively know 90s music? I was literally born in 2000. It took me being interested in music to find the means to go back and listen. And my parents listened to throwbacks around the house but otherwise kids wouldn’t know how it was before they were born. The world changes and we are just a product of our environment.

[@user-di6fo9ze4q]

I hear you.

[@bro.lansky]

De'Jhaun Bercy same

[@christhemicguy7271]

WHFan1990 I’m 16😂. This my jam🔥

[@msdeshabangbang]

The challenge brought me here to see how it's REALLY done!

[@terry_moorer]

I remember sitting in the audience at this taping...his voice live is amazing..

[@SholaMind21]

Terry Moorer wow really!? Who else have you seen?

[@paulagrey6013]

Wow!!! That a gift you luck man!!...90's forever✨✨✨✨

[@viczendejas]

i was also there sitting next to tevin campbells mom and dj red alert two rows behind me...wow i never met another person or at least known of anyone else being there at the same show as me from back then....thanks for posting your comment ,,,,

[@kellyharnett7787]

😍

[@prestonjefferson3349]

Stop Lyin Nigga!! Dudes will say anything for attention. Lol

[@you_need_to_eat8152]

Who's here in 2021, after watching the 'Can we talk Challenge?' Sing it Tevin!!

[@gazagovana3291]

Came straight here after I watched it

[@kaymurphy9121]

The #canwetalk challenge was Awesome!!

[@prettym_media7128]

I am

[@SadeWithTheReceipts]

Yes I am here on 12/27/2021. And it's been going on for weeks. I was going to accept the challenge. But I just cannot get that one note :(

[@Marleyquinnspins]

Me

[@phillyguy2157]

Non singers just don't realize how high of a key he's singing in!! You have no idea This guy can sing!!!

[@jdfodio]

So high that his background vocalist keeping up with him is a FEMALE. 😉

[@candylewis5415]

Agreed❤ So Talented

[@007Drako]

Chile you ain’t lying. I can still sing the original key? But I have to really push and have the right placement now. It was easy when I was a teen. Now I’m almost 30 like DAMN HOW DO I MANAGE SINGING THIS SONG NOW 😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelMixerMasonGASS]

⁠@@007DrakoBruh I used to sing this song effortlessly until I turned 17, now I gotta do it at a lower register lol

[@Eddie-qe4bq]

I don't think, for him, he's singing high if this is where his singing voice naturally sits

[@mellc1395]

Tevin was a beast! Him and Monica deserve so much more respect for their amazing talent.. esp at such a young age.

[@deronnekingcaid4328]

Mell C heck yeah they need to do a feature in one of there singles

[@mellc1395]

@@deronnekingcaid4328 that would be so nice!

[@andoloramarshall6976]

Yes he sound so good

[@mcofield001]

Brandy as well

[@83prettyblack]

Yes and Brandy to

[@Dearest_Kenyetta]

Back when music was all about the gift and the skill...and not the theatrics. This type of singing totally pulls you in cause it's so good! So glad I grew up in the this era.

[@rainbowens4712]

rite

[@kurtadams3021]

So true

[@shuichiakai6293]

I m sad that i dont

[@shuichiakai6293]

I m sad that i dont

[@zettaporter6878]

Nikki Bobbi I'm happy too good music

[@reprezented]

Can't believe he was just 17 years old.... Amazing

[@SparkzBroski]

16

[@matthewmccarty1223]

TreBomb he really was 17.

[@-bdl2696]

depends on the month, but either way he was super young.

[@darrylwilson6887]

TreBomb 67

[@keonta81]

@@-bdl2696 if this was before November he would be 16

[@SoldierTS]

I miss Tevin. I miss Arsenio Hall

[@tonidenisevocalstudio3118]

Notice Tevin's singing is smooth and he’s not over singing, he gave the song just what it needed. His range is such that he didn’t strain his head voice. Singers in doing the “Tank Can we Talk” challenge should take note. I’ve listened to many and they are trying too hard. No need to try if you got it. JS🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Powerduo88]

Absolutely! There was a LOT of straining and the one guy Avery? was doing too much with the runs. I hate when someone over does it and doesn't know how to balance that technique like Mariah or Whitney or Luther.

[@VirgoThruAndThru]

@@Powerduo88 I love Patti at times then other times it’s like “ok Patti girl reel it in” lol.

[@asaborotejiri1694]

I swear

[@msep5203]

Mam, very well said. This song takes me back to 1993. I was a young 14 year old who thought he had love and life all figured out. I couldn't have been more wrong. I love Tevin. His beautiful voice can never be replicated. ❤

[@Funksgroove1]

Zero Auto-Tune... 100% raw talent

[@2toofine]

This song never gets old. The whole "I'm Ready" album is a gem and I still jam it in 2014!

[@MichaelGreen-mh8uz]

YoungJanetJ. That's. so. true. Real. Music

[@princesspinky3556]

💯💯👌

[@ileneclayton8015]

2019😍

[@donnafreeman1571]

I bop to Tevin Campbell and many others from back in the day, my family tells me that I'm different because I love back in the day music.

[@rarebreed6420]

Let's listen to it together

[@raaitsehai]

Timeless, he should have been given more hits

[@brendawilliams7208]

Back in the day when Tevin Campbell was ruling the radio 📻 airwaves, Arsenio Hall ruling late night talk shows and VCR players was actively taping.

[@plawson8577]

Hall HATED Lip Synching. If you performed on his show, it was 100% LIVE.

[@qj5887]

Yaaasss!!! Class of '91checking in ✔

[@ln8606]

VCR were actively taping indeed. Those were the times

[@k.cunningham9170]

He reminds me of Whitney Houston bc he sings effortlessly, and is able to improvise. He is a great singer!!!

[@oskartgrouch8757]

Yes. Vocally the male Whitney. I always felt that way about him.

[@tdrexg]

@@oskartgrouch8757absolute

[@kinglee2687]

He admired Whitney and wanted to be like the male version of her

[@yvettegibson8889]

This man doesn't get the credit that he TOTALLY deserves it's a shame it's a damn shame

[@markjefferson2434]

That boy was ahead of his time. One of the all time great voices. Highly underappreciated and underrated.

[@daviddang82]

Ahead of his time? Who in today’s time can sing even close to him now? No one still.

[@glbal6523]

@@daviddang82 take ur time finding any r&b artist and I guarantee u will find someone with a voice similar to his it’s not hard u just don’t care enough to actually try

[@daviddang82]

@@glbal6523 show me then... take the time if you care to prove yourself

[@glbal6523]

@@daviddang82 listen to Tank - Can’t Let it Show

[@glbal6523]

@@daviddang82 exactly

[@DavidRichardson95]

Damn, then came Usher a year later. Tevin is so underrated.

[@armani3762]

Usher didn't become big till 97 though

[@rainbowens4712]

David Richardson They came out at the same time remember they were both on that song black men United written by De Angelo it was for the Jason lyric sound track

[@michelealexander5281]

David Richardson right

[@londonjames5914]

David Richardson They originally wrote this song for Usher!

[@antoinelevine2143]

London James Negative😂

[@ceebee8042]

Nothing in the challenge has touched this.

[@iamlove113]

Naw… dey kaint touch it.

[@loveconquershate2458]

Tevin’s vocals are flawless!

[@KosmikEssence]

Tevin Campbell Challenge brought me here ❤️

[@soulstalgiarecords77740]

Ain't nobody gonna ever come close to this here boy's singing ability... That Avery guy is great yes he is... But this here boy will always be untouchable.

[@lavelleadams9591]

Yes!!

[@Seriousthing13]

Tevin has a special voice there has always been something different about his vocals vs other male singers in the business his age

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

God I miss the 90s.

[@thecurator2626]

I just miss his singing and the purity and fullness of his voice.

[@francesfarris9922]

Still watching in 2024. Never get tired of this song.

[@Minae2584]

The power of his voice is blowing the backup music out of the water! He is incredible.

[@johnhill4973]

This is when real singers existed! Tevin was a gem

[@ShaShaLuva414]

Tevin is A GEM 💎

[@glbal6523]

Real singers exist now?

[@sustuart8099]

Damn I feel like we keep forgetting how amazing a singer this man is

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

Tevin could straight up sing. Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Nina513]

WOW... Did you hear those background singers at the end? Tevin's smile? I mean, PURE joy and talent! Can't get a mofo to sing like this for NOTHING now! Awesome!

[@TerryOnDemand]

#FACTS

[@donnasykes7304]

Nina513 just about to give them some love

[@jamalford3999]

IKR just hearing them stay safe

[@victorwashington6909]

His background singers sounds terrible sorry very pitchy

[@vocalbooth8585]

Avery Wilson is the only new school singer that is like this. Can tell he’s heavily inspired by Tevins voice.

[@Magda-wk7zb]

Miss the 90’s 😢

[@brandonjackson3641]

Me too the 90s was the golden era for alot things like music,movies,tv shows,cartoons,sneakers,toys,videogames,sports,etc.

[@GodIzTheRealest]

No matter how many ppl do the “Can we talk”challenge they will never sound like TEVIN!! 12/2021

[@MagicMeda]

A real singer 🎉

[@guarogee]

I bet they called him "One Take" Tevin in the studio. That bot can sangg.

[@Zayday1993]

yep he seem like the type to get it right the first time.

[@jotiqueharlee194]

Geeblaze05 Just like Whitney Houston

[@sherrymickey8101]

LMAO

[@msoddballz5763]

Wouldn't be a surprise. Tevin campbell is a hell of a vocalist. One of the best male vocalists.

[@tequilaevance9003]

Still jamming this in Dec 2021

[@Thebasden1]

He sings so effortlessly!! I was only 3 when this song came out but I'm still jamming to it till this day!

[@Thebasden1]

Honey, just because you're 11, it doesn't mean that you don't know certain things. Knowledge is power, so I challenge you to look up the word.

[@Thebasden1]

Lol you good lil mama....stay in school!

[@Nickstaman]

I was 4 years old when this came out in 1994 still bumpin this in 2015

[@Thebasden1]

Nicholas Graham I know right! Awesomeness!

[@Tornado1994]

Nicholas Graham It came out in 1993. October 1993.

[@Wis_Dom]

Back when teens actually had to KNOW how to sing. No auto-tune or Disney crap.

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@TeeBizz]

Disney Crap!!! LOL!!!!

[@carlabranch8900]

He is in my playlist still

[@qurria8335]

Lol they Disney kids are really talented too. Just have to tone it down to stay on Disney . I have prove

[@rainclouds1188]

Amen...

[@HybreedTheory]

So genuine a song from someone so young...17 years old!! Insane!

[@anitathomas703]

I am here. Tevin is the goat on this one.

[@cvc1814]

The Male Whitney Houston ❤

[@cherisebrown3028]

I got chills true gifted talent ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@soldierofjesuschrist6303]

Tevin was way ahead of the times..Such a talent, all natural..loved his Jams...still do.

[@NJW2628]

My all time favorite song ❤❤❤

[@Rellyrell3812]

oh my gosh I love his voice, I miss the 90's music😢

[@soulblack4445]

I still listen to this every single day!

[@tribeofjuda]

True definition of a soulful song. Tevin is an absolutely beast on a microphone. My, My, My.

[@TherdsGeorge]

So grateful to have seen thei LIVE!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ruthl8687]

I love that female background vocalist that come in during the second verse

[@charlita25]

Yes 🙌💯

[@paulhanohano6574]

He had his awesome moments!!!....thought I'll hear more of him up ahead but then faded off...but will always enjoy his music

[@HisTreasure4ever]

Still a fan to this day! He did NOT get the recognition he deserved, but he's still got that voice!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leelohaskin7941]

Ikr, Paul Mooney was right, we are sometimey with our legends

[@TheBakko343]

Tevin Campbell singing this song will never grow old. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@lakishaking4069]

These were the days , real talent, real love , real different . So sorry for those who missed this era .

[@sjmtc3450]

Here in 2024.. Classic R & B. Youngins missing out growing up 70s-90s....Put down your phone's at concerts Artists love it when you sing with them They Need to know they've touched your heart Usher brought tevin in on a show ..it was beautiful

[@AnonymousBlackGirl]

wow rarely does the person sound like the album

[@Gracekelley941]

AMEN!!!!!!

[@reggietjevans]

Pamela Lourant Ruthlyn Well back then when there were really singers, they did sound just like the album

[@Pinklaeti75]

Add "nowadays" to your comment. Because, a lot of singers sounded as they do sound on their albums back then.

[@AnonymousBlackGirl]

true

[@mistymarie4728]

Ruthlyn i was thinking the same thing!

[@Teeyah2]

And here at the end of 2021!!!!

[@amai_zing]

Tevin could belt it out - and that crazy high range

[@jrld1036]

Man I was born in 93 but only found this song today! Finally im home.

[@messybuttons7525]

It’s timeless! Gorgeous chords and amazing vocal

[@johnlewis195]

Tevin said in an Interview that he followed Whitney Houston's Singing Mannerisms...

[@Octayvia21]

I can see it now that you said something 😄

[@TeeMonique803]

Yeeeessss

[@wallysmithii117]

It shows. I was saying It to myself while watching him sing

[@thenry6769]

He also has a lot of influence from Aretha

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

This man can SANG💛! SO, SO GIFTED/TALENTED💛. Tevin you gave the lyrics/song LIFE💛. Thank you💛. Without you/the producers/all involved. The lyrics are just words on paper💛. When grandkids and their friends know and love songs decades later, says a great deal.. We love and appreciate you so very, very dearly💛. #UNDERESTIMATED💛💯💯💯.

[@capri102]

Tevin the male version of Whitney 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@charleswilliams8248]

No one sings this song like Mr. Tevin Campbell! Nobody…

[@foxtrotthree569]

Tevin is a true talent. Blows so many of today’s so called singers out of the water.

[@beverlyalexander8801]

You can listen 🎶 at his songs 🎵 at any age

[@tinastuart2776]

Now this is how you singgggg🎤🎤🔥🔥

[@sonyaroland8642]

No, this is how you SANG! 😉😍

[@thisiszo]

One of the greatest era's in rnb

[@starbland9014]

We need more of your songs come back

[@william5701-f2w]

2025 still listening to this timeless masterpiece

[@kculture403]

he’s so underrated, his vocals and this song as well are amazing!

[@anubisjohnson4568]

WHAT A CUTIE!!!!

[@DancehallKing99]

remember he took ashley banks on her first date lol

[@kexiagundam38]

DancehallKing99, yup! On The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. I remember being so excited for that episode because THE Tevin Campbell was going to be on the show. I remember being so envious of Ashley. Lol! Ahh, the '90s.

[@jameskelly315]

The best rendition of the Happy Birthday song EVER lol

[@_Shinique]

My child self was so jealous of Ashley for that. LOL Mad about it like it was real life or something.

[@tyyajohnson6886]

Lil T😂

[@ericr.5187]

Wow didn't realize it was him.

[@brianfranklin5449]

Tevin bring back a lot of great memories

[@susangloag4401]

Wow what a voice.

[@jfennell32]

Real vocals

[@shondawashington8192]

This performance was so DAMN GOOD

[@taijahinkkanen4537]

Amazing singer❤❤ Tevin❤❤

[@carenbass3836]

This song will NEVA be forgotten! Love you Tevin!

[@masegokgampe2980]

2022 still stan'ing

[@sincerelyyurrs]

A vocal genius..love his voice

[@eloisehughes9081]

Talking with a open heart that on my mind wondering what you think of about I never left ❤

[@shekelafarmer8306]

Tevin Campbelll singing voice is sooo beautifully heartfelt along with the choice of words he's singing are sooo on point for millions of people to make the 🎵 musical joint Can We Talk a top hot hit back in the dayz the song were being played as more so new.😘 ↗And are still a goodies to enjoy to listen to from time to time.

[@madethemlook]

This challenge got me watching all his videos 😭

[@octoberosiris7463]

His voice always stayed on key and was smooth with the flow and quality of all songs he sang. Pure vocalist and talented as well as underrated. He is arguably on any top list when it comes to high pitch, voice range, octave and sound.

[@greganderson1445]

That made no sense being able saang at that age! I was 21 and still in college at the time. Blessed to still be alive and see that we're both truly grown now. Praise God.

[@nellyluscious]

Ok Tevin!! Tevin was my boo growing up!! He always deliver!! Love when he sing this! He another one that needs to resurface!!!

[@nellyluscious]

***** Yes! #TeamTevin

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

+NellyBelle He still does his thing. I saw him live a couple of years ago. I think he actually performed this song too. Amazing voice

[@nellyluscious]

Bradford Thornton word? I love him!!

[@johnnyg2389]

***** do yu have a ig

[@sdjklsdjksdjklf]

***** Yeah he was talented, too bad he let his issues mess up his career

[@BabyYoda-ts4br]

I’m 43 and I still LOVE Tevin

[@prettystreater]

When he hit that high note i got cold chills i love his voice still listening 2020 😍😍😍😍❤️

[@NormaGarcia-dc4tt]

He was and still is my favorite male singer 🎵 🎶 the male voice of Whitney Huston another favorite ♥ of mines regardless of what people say about them fan right here's for Life

[@missjungjeelee]

That effortlessly smooth chocolate velvety voice

[@johnbull3443]

I love Tevin Campbell. God Bless You.

[@MrNostalgiaX]

I love his albums. All 4 of them, but man the production team of the first 2 albums knew exactly how to showcase his talent and capabilities. When that 3rd album came, it's like "What happened?". It was great too but it wasn't a home run like the first two. I love "I'm ready" my god that's an amazing album. This guy was made to sing like this. Take yo time, Tev! You're tha man hommes!

[@hyda-jameshill1035]

Miss this music so much! Such a great era!

[@queenbee9924]

That whole album was 🔥

[@kathyroberson964]

NOTES OF A LIFE TIME SO BEAUTIFUL NEVER ENDING LOVE. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@timothyleebrown1593]

Tevin I will love you until JESUS calls me home!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Prophercy678]

2024 still here!

[@christopher7544]

I was born in 1988 love alot of old school r&b! I just got hooked on this song. In 2015 and sings it 5 times a day!

[@donlevine482]

bruh, how the hell you was born in 88.. and just now getting to know this song 😒... you're ass wasn't born 88.

[@blkbutterfly128]

+don levine if he was born in '88, he would've been 5 when this song came out...it's possible that he didn't know anything about this song at 5 yrs old & it's also possible that he heard it at 5 but just doesn't remember!

[@donlevine482]

+blkbutterfly128 i was 88 as well and know the song from back then...

[@blkbutterfly128]

+don levine and that's great but you're assuming just because you remember it from back then that everybody should...everybody grows up differently! I just don't think you should assume he's lying just because you don't believe what he said.

[@christopherthomas904]

don levine stfu before I Punch your simplistic ass in the face

[@toyamosley1955]

Tevin ❤️