Anita Baker Week! #2 - Sweet Love

[@KeenLagerfeld]

Them: "I'd love to go to an Anita show." Social media: 👀 😂😂

[@brooklynmedina7676]

Hilarious

[@candicem.7205]

I saw her before she started acting out lol....hallelujah!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@4u2cre8]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@TreavorUnion]

Oop lol

[@mzzthang3912]

Lool no yall let's give auntie some grace 😂

[@Noturavg82]

I break out singing this at least twice a month… it’s like something that’s been implanted in my soul!

[@JD_ATX]

One word: PERFECTION.

[@A1LIKEDAY1]

Y'all just don't know how much this was my favorite song! I be moving just like Anita when I am singing this song lol

[@rexleej]

Mike making the appropriate stank faces while listening makes me so happy 😂

[@keenh1075]

He's a real music lover and it shows every time haha

[@LD1FB]

I grew up in Philly and “The quiet storm” started at night at 10pm. It was all of the classic 80’s ballads. Luther Vandross, Anita… So many greats. Janet was even on there with “Let’s wait while”. But what a time to be alive.

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

The Quiet Storm era was all about setting the mood for romance. Imagine having a date over, the candles are lit, the wine is open, and you and your date are just chilling comfortably and enjoying the wine, the music, and each other's company. 🥰

[@TreavorUnion]

Quiet storm is a subgenre!

[@OrondeBranch]

That whole Rapture album is FIRE. The cover is even dope. We used to ride our bike past her house sometimes as kids

[@michellejackson8259]

I'm a school bus driver, I play Quiet Storm, R&B Jazz in the morning on my bus for my kids.

[@JODECIBOOTS]

Anita Baker was in a group called Chapter 8 before she went solo, the story is the record company didnt like her voice, so they replaced her, she recorded a solo album after that and became a legend.

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

Them not liking her voice is CRAZY!

[@sw828]

Anita does still tour. I saw her in November and she sounded exactly the same as on her records.

[@jeffree2001]

Sade is the QUEEN of the quiet storm genre. It’s even a lyric in one of her big hits The Sweetest Taboo. Highly recommended!

[@angelawhite1347]

I was thinking as well that they would also love Sade.

[@gigi-ij1hk]

Sade, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Peaches & Herb, Al Jarreau, Freddie Jackson...

[@got2bjosh]

Smooth Jazz is the genre. Quiet Storm refers the radio format.

[@breal9028]

Sorry, Sade is great but Anita was the Queen of the quiet storm.

[@brooklynmedina7676]

Nah she’s got competition from Stephanie, Patti, Whitney, Teena…quite a few. But I love Anita.

[@thegarlicknotz7163]

If y’all want to get into quiet storm you ABSOLUTELY have to do Sade week: 1) Smooth Operator 2)Sweetest Taboo 3) No Ordinary Love 4) Is It A Crime 5) By Your Side

[@lisajohnson521]

I second this!

[@leley1]

Quiet storm started as a radio format. A student at Howard U got the late night shift and dedicated his whole block to R&B love songs. This was adopted by other black radio stations and then artists began to create music for these blocks, just songs that make you want to be in love and easy. The name came from a Smokey Robinson song. That’s like the cliff notes version!

[@Qdub34]

Never knew this. Thanks for sharing.

[@kadeshiamatthews4214]

The great Washingtonian Melvin Lindsey of WHUR (initially). He had the perfect voice for late-night romance music. Unfortunately, he passed very young.

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

This was one of the first songs of my childhood in the 80s that introduced me to soul music.

[@Camille4Real]

I loved this song so much as a kid, I referred to her as "Sweet Love," lol. I didn't learn her real name until I was 7 years old 🤣

[@raisa_cherry35]

😂😂😂❤

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

That’s so cute lol

[@tamaradriver9167]

You can't help but love this song she makes you want to dance just like her 💃🏽. Her music is my childhood, thanks mom❤

[@vanessaseymour2634]

There should be a second week of Anita Baker.

[@haywoodwilliamschannel1480]

Fun fact: Toni Braxton was and still is inspired by Anita Baker

[@AckeeandSaltfish]

She said Anita’s deep voice was the only one she could practice with and deeply appreciates her for that 💙💙

[@shironjackson60]

If you go down the quite storm rabbit hole….you never coming back😂 that hole runs deep

[@got2bjosh]

Smooth Jazz is the genre while Quiet Storm refers the broader radio format featuring said artists.

[@michellejackson8259]

Please do a quiet storm countdown.

[@mic1240]

She wrote this song, which was first hit off her second solo album, Rapture, which was a huge, multi platinum hit. You have to check her out live, even better than recorded versions of her songs.

[@jaquanl2989]

“Is Anita baker still performing?” Boy… that’s a complicated question 😂😂😂

[@NickButler83]

Ain’t that the truth 😂😂😂

[@weatherlicious]

One of my all time Anita songs!!!

[@MrMountainchris]

I worked in a grocery store when I was 15 and 16 and they ALWAYS played Anita Baker and Sade.... love them.

[@candicem.7205]

Anita is THAT GURL!! LOVE ME SOME HER ❤❤❤❤ BEEN SO LONG IS MY ABSOLUTELY FAVORITE OF HERS!

[@atoliver77]

So sweeeeet, soo sweeeet.... 🎶

[@thegarlicknotz7163]

I saw her live in 2018 and she very much still got it! A true legend.

[@djkigz]

This has to be my favorite Anita song! Whew!

[@saphire2214]

One of my top 10 favourite songs of all time. Masterful instrumental, vocals on 10. Pure perfection!🙌🏾

[@haywoodwilliamschannel1480]

Stephanie Mills has to be next

[@kaylad4486]

I also second Angela Winbush.

[@sloansv]

Anita wrote most of her songs. Shes a musician too - keyboards .

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Comparing discovering Anita to finding a new food you love is kinda fabulous.

[@vanessaseymour2634]

I hope #1 is 'You Bring Me Joy' or 'Been So Long', two of my favorite Baker songs.

[@ATLAXTA]

Hoping for “You Bring Me Joy” as well. But think it might be “Caught Up in the Rapture.” We’ll see!

[@SomeGuy-mg5jy]

You Bring Me Joy is fab. Also love Good Love, and Mystery.

[@candicem.7205]

Just commented about Been so Long being my all time favorite. Love that song something BAD!!

[@got2bjosh]

Shout out to everyone who has heard this song in department stores & doctor's waiting rooms for decades. The breakout, top 10 hit (#8) that made Baker a star & Rapture a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning success. Only GYTBTIG peaked higher (#3). Rhythm of Love (1994) is my jam.

[@trueblue8869]

She trained in ballet dancing.... you have to see her live performances of this... it's so moving. She does all those and more on stage... the older performances.

[@ELAviation]

Love this song!

[@CoryDC45]

Need to play Caught Up in the Rapture

[@got2bjosh]

Sade will require multiple Top 5 weeks. Main singles from each album: Diamond Life (1984) -Smooth Operator -Your Love Is King -Hang On to Your Love Promise (1985) -The Sweetest Taboo -Is It a Crime? Stronger Than Pride (1988) -Paradise Love Deluxe (1992) -No Ordinary Love -Kiss of Life -Cherish the Day Lovers Rock (2000) -By Your Side Soldier of Love (2010) -Soldier of Love -Babyfather

[@lydmarl.475]

Oh they would love her!!

[@peakjedi]

yes, anita is very much influenced by jazz music, “quiet storm” was referenced by someone earlier, her improvisations and jazzy chord progressions on this track confirm your statement, joe 💯

[@jessicabowiedetroit92]

Welcome to the Quiet Storm with Anita, Luther Vandoross, teddy pendergrass, Joe, ginuwine, dru hill, etc. On the radio r&b stations and BET they use to have a quiet storm hour when they play slow jams at night

[@billmarshall5040]

This is grown folks music - “The Quiet Storm”. 😊 Also refer to as Baby Making Music! A lot of people owe their existence to this type of music! 😉

[@Toriiidori]

This song carried me through pandemic Karaoke 👏🏾

[@jenb.9454]

This is my favorite by her. I love the bounce remix, too.

[@JayVR3434]

You two are hilarious! Thank you for bringing smiles and laughter to my life ...Im Puerto Rican/ Black from the Bronx...One Love ❤

[@strawberrybounce1617]

Lovely reaction! I love me some Anita Baker!

[@itsthatguy0]

Childhood memories unlocked. Playing outside with my metal Tonka trucks, the windows in the house open, this song on the radio playing. Dogs running around. Dad working on the car. Mom making lunch….

[@nollyngemntu6152]

One of my favorites from mama Anita! ❤

[@inchargeofthegirls]

this "you bring me joy", "talk to me", and "good love" are my favorites. the anita rock is iconic 🔥 the quiet storm era is barry white, sade, teddy p, chaka, babyface, etc.

[@inchargeofthegirls]

someone send them the Yolanda Adams tribute to Anita!

[@luminiferous1960]

Some other quiet storm artists of the '80s: Smokey Robinson, Sade, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Barry White, Atlantic Starr, Freddie Jackson, Meli'sa Morgan, Regina Belle, Vanessa Williams, Vesta Williams, Shirley Murdock, Miki Howard, Teena Marie, The Isley Brothers, LeVert, Howard Hewett, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., James Ingram, Patti Austin, Patrice Rushen, Phyllis Hyman, Karyn White, Angela Bofill, Angela Winbush, Michael McDonald, DeBarge, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Kenny G, Rene' & Angela, Brenda Russell, Randy Crawford, Taylor Dane, and Lisa Stansfield, to name a few. There were also quiet storm artists in the '70s and '90s. Some of those listed above for the '80s, actually spanned the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond. A singer who came to prominence in the '90s and shares some similarities vocally to Anita Baker, and whom I think you will like is Toni Braxton.

[@TheKittsPajamas]

You forgot one of the biggest quiet storm producers/artists… Babyface

[@luminiferous1960]

@@TheKittsPajamas True! Thanks for adding him to the discussion. In my defense, I did say "some other quiet storm artists" and "to name a few" to indicate that my list was not exhaustive. However, Babyface is a big omission. My bad.

[@rookking153]

Her movements while singing is very normal in gospel music guys! :-)

[@sxm76]

Anita's movements have always been kind of unique. No one moves like her.

[@kaseyb.4440]

I’m here to shout from the mountain top…. IT’S ANITA BAKER WEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!🥳❤️🥳❤️

[@cald4aprps628]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@vanessaseymour2634]

Anita Baker is still performing. She recently had a residency in Vegas.

[@TubeMySwag]

Quiet storm is my favorite genre. I have a whole Apple Music playlist on this genre. Lmk if you guys want it, it’s around 16 hours long.

[@JocelynHarris-dq3vu]

For awhile, r&b soul and jazz only had one singer who did this type of music. That was the late Luther Vandross. He would sing backup for Stevie Wonder and left backup to join a group called Change. Then he got to doing his own career. His first song was "Never Too Much" (kind of like "Same old Love"). We needed a female "Vandross" so that's when I heard her first song "Angel". Rapture was her 2nd album, Giving You The Best That I've Got (3rd), Compositions (4th), Body and Soul (5th). She had to stop singing for awhile because she and her husband kept having miscarriages for 8 or 9 years. But she was an advertising agent for hair, makeup, and nails. In 2008, she had been touring for years but wanted to do more music, so she released two more albums: "My Everything" and "Anita Baker's Christmas". Over the years she has met many women artists who were influenced by her and she's done duets with them. If you like other Quiet storm artists, they are: Stephanie Mills, Freddie Jackson (no relation to the famous Jackson family), Jeffrey Osborne, Lisa Stansfield, Teena Marie, Toni Braxton, Babyface, George Benson, Randy Crawford, Sade, Groove Theory, Erykah Badu, India Arie, and Jill Scott.

[@davehelms1398]

I know she was on tour in 2024

[@michellewinston1363]

I looooove how y’all respond to her. She’s my favorite female Sanger. Yes, sang hunni! I’m a fairly new subbie because u guys are dope n give different genres and cultures a chance regarding reactions. Ur positive. And the cutie in the left is so spot in: she dances in the feeling. The example u gave of dancing at home when ur into it, was a bullseye. Do Givin u the Best that I Got or U Bring Me Joy next❤

[@TheKittsPajamas]

What a kind message! 🥰 They already did GYTBTIG. It was #5. When you get a chance go back to 3days ago on their channel and watch #s 5-3. Enjoy! 😘

[@KaiBreezy]

Thee incredible amazing Anita Baker one of my favorite singers of all time 💗💗💗yall definitely gone need a week 2 from this Queen also you guys have to check out BEYONCE live version of this song omg it’s amazing love you guys

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Absolutely a must they see Bey’s performance/medley!

[@cat73walk]

This song was covered by a British girl group called Fierce, peaking higher than the original on the UK singles chart. Sadly this song was also their last single.

[@allthingstamtam]

I bet I know what’s number 1 lol! But also quiet storm was played late at night. It continued in the early 90s 😊

[@spamniese99]

Ahhh sweet love...Thats such a beautiful song, Anita is the Babyface female version Well....Anita is ...difficult to work with, and she will cuss you out if you tried her, and she still performing when she feels like her fans deserve.

[@ATLAXTA]

You guys will never run out of Quiet Storm content if you go that route. 😂 So many artists qualify under that umbrella for various songs. You can still hear that format on many urban programming (aka, Black) radio stations, mostly in the evenings after 8pm or so. All smooth jazz, slow R&B ballads, love songs, etc. People often call in to dedicate songs to their S.O. as well. It’s supposed to be the wind down from your busy stressful day, & also your soundtrack for sexy time. 😉

[@L33BONA]

from what I remember of the quiet storm ' Barry White, After 7, Tevin Campbell, Gerald Lovert, Maxwell, Jon B, Kevin Lattimore, Tony Terry, Mint Condition, Monica, Brian McKnight, baby face, Luther Vandross, Sade, Anita Baker, and more ' ...and if no one has mentioned Toni Braxton recorded a record for Anita Baker, for the film boomerang starting Eddie Murphy. but Anita Baker didn't want the record and told Toni Braxton to keep the record and thats how Toni got her big hit the record is called ' Love Shoulda Brought You Home '.

[@klarn99]

Listen you could easily do a week 2 and 3. Angel, I just wanna be your girl, Fairytales, Will you be mine, Whatever it takes…

[@dancingwheels8494]

Anita Baker is very much still performing. In fact she went viral twice. First, this past year there was controversy between her and Babyface because they were supposed to be touring together. But either she kicked him off the tour or something else happened, but it did not end well. Second, she canceled her show in Atlanta less than a few hours before she was set to perform, and ticket buyers were pissed. Especially this woman who went viral for making this video complaint calling Anita " baldheaded ass!"

[@billmarshall5040]

This is grown folks music - “The Quiet Storm”. 😊 Also refer to as Baby Making Music! A lot of people owe their existence to this type of music! 😉

[@lonnylonso]

So yeah just go ahead and listen to Smokey Robinson “Quiet Storm” it’s a song that was played on R&B radio stations nationwide right before said stations got into very own “quiet storm-esque” playlists, magnificently nostalgic to us 80s and 90s babies. Riding in the backseat of our parents/grandparents cars as the sun went down, it usually meant it’s close to bedtime so it was a bit melancholic in hindsight. Just beautiful memories attached to that.

[@saphire2214]

Quiet Storm artists ex: Marvin Gaye, Teddy Pendergrass, James Ingram, Luther Vandross, Sade etc…

[@sandramiller6752]

Awesome ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@noelleparris9451]

Quiet storm was a thing. I think people still listen to the music from then. Peabo Bryson was huge in that. As was Norman Connors and Phyllis Hyman, Joe (yes, just Joe) and Midnight Star. Lots of artists to choose from in the category. (And I hope Body and Soul is next on this list of Anita hits. If not, please listen to it anyway because it is fantastic.)

[@ch-antae]

This is classic 80s rnb power ballad. I can see the comparison, Kenny G and The Art of Noise and Joe Sample were huge in the 80s and the music sounded the same.

[@peerlesskells1014]

Hey guys, so I was hoping y'all would do a week 2 for MJB. These videos listed are a bit more storytelling/cinematic. I think you two would enjoy. 1. All That I Can Say 2. Deep Inside 3. Take Me As I Am 4. One ft. U2. 5. Whole Damn Year. All of em are dope. Love the channel btw, been on board with you guys a little over a year now. I always look forward to your reactions to some of our favorite artists. Also, I admire you guys examining of music videos-from fashion, jewelry, locations, etc. Not to mention, y'all are hilarious af frfr. But I hope you guys get around to checking out the list for week 2. Much love & God bless 🙏🏾 🫶🏾🤍 ..

[@Mshighyellow]

❤❤❤

[@whitleyroberts3776]

Sade, Patti Labelle, Isley Brothers

[@ch-antae]

@weeklytop5 Joe your hair looks freshly cut, is that so? Well, whatever you did, good on you sir. You look marvelous.

[@jdbailey442]

There were so many artists played during the Quiet Storm radio format. Sade, Regina Belle, George Benson, Levert, Gerald Levert, Freddie Jackson, Phyllis Hyman, and Vesta, to name a few of many.

[@Charles-qm3mo]

Anita moves is part of her legendary status ! Great Reaction Fellas, new sub in me !

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Love that y’all pay attention to everything. Glad you now know about quiet storm. Have you listened to the song Quiet Storm by Smokie Robinson yet? It’s sooooo nice. I also looove your idea to do a quiet storm week!

[@TheKittsPajamas]

I get what you mean about that part of the instrumentation reminding you of Halll and Oat. No neither Hall nor Oat is playing the bass. 😂😂😂

[@hippiechic723]

We made 4 children to Anita 🩷💙💙💙

[@billmarshall5040]

😉

[@terrellinc22]

Anita is great: Suggestions - Jody Watley Week, Taylor Dayne, Simply Red, The Jets, 5 Star, Janet "Miss you much with the chair scene, You want this" Diana Ross "Eaten Alive" Aretha "Freeway of Love" Natalie Cole "Pink Cadillac Remix" "Miss you like crazy" "I live foe your love" Lisa Stansfield, Shelia E Glamorous Life and Love Bazaar, Droppin like Flies"

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Mike’s gonna put out a 3 wick candle and then Joe’s gonna put out a 4 wick candle. iykyk 🤣🤣

[@SomeGuy-mg5jy]

Phyllis Hyman is def Quiet Storm.

[@Qdub34]

The Quiet Storm era is how must of us ~40 year old black subscribers were conceived. You got to do a Luther Vandross week.

[@droz1124]

You should hear her singing live she's wearing a white dress

[@ch-antae]

@weeklytop5 whoa whoa whoa Mike we ain’t ready for on camera hip swivels, now come on.

[@BSu-ym5mo]

Can’t wait to see if #1 is gonna be Caught Up in the Rapture or You Bring Me Joy!

[@Anime_no_joō]

Y'all should react to Michel'le. Her talking voice and singing voice are total opposites.

[@marieaug9322]

You need a week 2...😊

[@ggsworld8762]

She does shows but has recently pissed a few of her fans off by abruptly canceling shows. Word is she is a Diva and had sort of a tantrum with Babyface while on tour recently. I still love her music❤

[@gigi-ij1hk]

I'm sorry but how is this not #1? And yes, Anita's moves are legendary, as are Mary J. Blige's...

[@saphire2214]

I’m thinking Caught up In The Rapture is number 1.

[@TitaniumTectonic]

I agree. Maybe Fairytales?

[@TheKittsPajamas]

Sorry to disappoint. I hope you can still enjoy this week.

[@whitleyroberts3776]

Wait until you both doscover Luther Vandross. Meanwhile more ideas of top 5 keep coming to mind...one name - ARETHA.

[@lalaluvgr00t]

♥♥♥

[@denissechavez13]

I can never hear this song and not think of the Andrew Yang parody. #sweetyang