This woman could sing. Notice how she just jumped into the song without any warm up!

Phyllis Hyman is still missed after 21 years of her passing. Very talented and beautiful person.

That's how you know someone can really sing. She just belted out the song like it was nothing. No lip-synching or studio equipment, just raw talent and a beautiful voice.

They're great vocalist, but Phyllis' tone made her so supreme.

i miss This BET

Wow its 2023 and im 24 watching this legend. Trust me she lives on.

she was so charming and lovely...very inspiring artist

They don't make them like they used to!! I miss those day when she would come to Georgetown and perform at that tiny little jazz joint. I miss her, I miss those times.

this woman will forever be deep in my heart and thoughts .

Phyllis the real diva.so natural and pure.just jump up right into it

Pure magic. Phyllls is still missed and it is a crime that Lonnie hasn't recorded in decades.Unfortunately, genuine musical talent is not always a prerequisite for a contract these days.

She was the greatest. How many can whistle like her? I am country, and I cannot.

Phyllis' tone is tight....Wow, How great thou art!

Had the honor and pleasure of meeting her She was so warm and kind to My mom and I. She even invited us to a party. That few moments of meeting her will never leave me❤

She is such a class act. The way she just start singing spontaneously. She's a legend.

DC from the chi: Phyllis was probably one of the top Sangers not singer's of all time, just pure skills and a natural gift in which she knew she had and was able to articulate it in a way that no one has been able to match since. After watching the KZfaq interviews I fell in love with the lady and I'm not that kind of a man to follow people like that but man after listening to her speak she was everyday people always kept 100 before the term 100 was invented. A true sista in every since of the word, I put her in the Billie Holiday,Nina Simone, Patti Labelle,category and so on but truly one of the greatest of all time who died of a broken heart. I miss you baby cause you know how to love me!

The greatest singer of all time.

It's no way you can give that much of yourself and sing about that much pain and not internalize a part of that pain . My prayer is that Pepper found the peace in death that alluded her in life. Thanks for posting.

Omg that voice. Would've loved the chance to see her live. Of all the artists I've seen perform live, I never got to see her. R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman.

How do you know you can sing? Your ass doesn't need a warm-up and sounds like she does. That's how. HOLY CRAP! She was amazing. And she did 120 shows a year and still sounded great. Control. Power. Soul. Depth. Emotion. The whole package. RIP Phylis. You are missed.

What a memorable interview portraying two icons

Queen you are gone but definitely not forgotten 🕊🕊

Phyllis was So deep She’d be one year older than me now I’m 71. I feel her pain deeply. May she be so happy & her soul has found peace in Eternity. Thank you For sharing your talent & beauty inside & out Phyllis. Until we meet again... “Angel Bella”...🎵🎹🌹 🌟🎤❤️

The musician never gets the credit he deserves. The great Lonnie Liston Smith!!!

Such a smart and spiritual woman. Too bad she was in a place she couldn't digest her own medicine. The vocals are slamming. No auto tunes here baby.

When ever I see a list of the best singers and Phyllis is not on that list, it just becomes a popularity list, not a talent list. She was not joking about the shoes. Once she kicks them off, hold on to your heart. One of the best live singers I ever saw. Lonnie is in a very small class of individuals who created music that didn't exist before. Saw him back in the earky 80's with Roy Ayers and Tom Browne. The three of them took fazz fusion to another level. Like Lonnie, Roy's music was thought provoking and you could also get your grove on. Tom's, "Funkin For Jamaica", was and is one of the most recognized songs by Funk, Jazz and RnB fans. There are so many musical layers to that song, it's almost a shame to label it by any one genre. The 70's had some Great music changing Artist in it, that covered the spectrum of all music. RIP Phyllis.

Omg I adore everything about her, from talking to singing, just like that so effortlessly, amazing such a powerhouse woman.

Of all the female artists I have loved and admired, Ms. Hyman, will always remind me of Billie Holiday. As an artist and the tragedy of her life and death.

THIS BEAUTIFUL GAL SUPPOSE TO STILL BE HERE WOW RIP MY PHYLLIS HYMAN RIP STANDS FOR REPLACEMENT ISN'T POSSIBLE U ALREADY KNOW THERE WILL NEVER EVER BE ANOTHER PHYLLIS! ❤❤💚💜💙💛🌺🌹🌹🌺🍀🌸🌸💐💐🐶🐶🐶🎃🎃🎃🎃🐝🐝🐝

Obsession is my favorite song by Phyllis Hyman song! Very underrated classic! She’s still loved all over the globe! Incomparable & legendary chanteuse!

Phyllis was before my time but I learned so much about her and as an artist I studied her voice and artistry. She was also very classy reminds me a lot of my grandma talk curvy and beautiful 😍

Phyllis Hyman had a great voice and I remember watch this show BET video soul when I was in College in the early 90s

I just love this woman and I want everybody to know just how much I do love her. For as long as Phyllis has been around, that's how long I have been listening to her and also being a great fan of hers. I will always remember you Phyllis, and wish you were still here with us, but in my hear you shall always be there. A very dedicated fan for life. Beautiful, talented. and oh, such an angelic voice. RIP, and I hope you get the long waited for rest and love you have been looking for all your life. LOve you always.

it's 2016 and Donnie's jacket is STILL fresh as fuck

omg this kills me 2 watch cuz she talks about the drug analogy in "obsession" which mirrored her real life and the fact that she was engaged im like dang wat happend w/that but I love her in interviews cuz she was so funny...thank u lowando 4 sharing this

Her voice is like Marvin's. Haunting and beautiful

Damn she was telling alot about what she was going through at the first 25 secs of the video

Phyllis hyman could sing the yellow pages...for those who know know...yessss periodt 👑💜

Unbelievable voice of an angle.

RIP MY SEXY PHYLLIS RIP STANDS FOR REPLACEMENT ISN'T POSSIBLE U ALREADY KNOW PHYLLIS🌹🌹🌺🐝🐝🌸🌸🌸💐💐🎃🎃❤

The late "GREAT" Phyllis Hyman 😍

I miss her light, RIP Phyllis

Truly missed!❤

she was down to earth and real..cant imagine anyone breaking a heart like hers..wish she was still here to bring back love from all the hate in the world now.

Oh Lowando I heart you. This made my heart smile. Pepper always fierce and honest.

Gone but never forgotten!!

Thank you for this cut very touching wow she will be missed.

She Can "SANG"🥀🦋🌼🌳🌺

I can imagine Prince batting his eyes and saying "Lust Phyllis..." then making his Prince sound. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

YES !!! BEAUTIFUL RAW TALENT

RIP Queen Phyllis 🙏🏿🕊️

Thanks for this post. I've seen this before but I don't know if it was KZfaq. PH was in her element - on point, introspective, and seemingly sober. I love her and miss her dearly.

❤❤❤❤❤...love her so much. Rest in peace my sista

The songbird of Steeler Nation...

Is the music Lonnie's playing while Phyllis is taking an actual released piece ??? It's unbelievable

Miss Janae89Vidz, I AGREE (smile), I Miss that era of BET; When BET was the network to watch. I like it now,but back then I used to stay up all nite watching Video Soul and Video Vibrations. When my Poop used to record the music videos(smile) so we could watch them later(smile).

Star flower by Jean Carne and Lonnie Liston Smith was one of the best song on that album "Love Goddess".

she had a beautiful soul . rip angel 💕

R.I.P Queen. Phyllis

Thank you lowando for sharing your videos. More people can now enjoy her talents who were not able to see her when she was alive. Truly Appreciated. :) Rest In Peace Ms. Phyllis.

The greatest vocalist then and now.....

one of my favourites

Oooh man I only started listen to her music in early 2000 ,and I'm young person but it feels like I was there in her prime time ooh man what a voice beautiful person inside out .

We miss you Miss Phyllis Hyman rest in peace, amen

Damn I miss Phyllis Hyman RIP.

The greatest vocalist of all time.

Prince is at home saying "That'll work!" Those two divas would NEVER work! Lol

God Bless Phyllis Hyman it was today in 1995 one of the greatest vocalists of all time Passed. She is missed on this day and every day R.I.P the legend Phyllis Hyman.

I'm Jealous of any and errabody who got to hear her live,got to meet her! Ms. Hyman is a Goddess! Goddesses bless us with their presence, then move on to the next dimension.

I would’ve had love to seen her live 🥰🥰 I was a toddler when she passed 😩

Like most true entertainers she became for me bigger in death than in life I really wish that this beautiful statuesque classy lady could found some kind of security in her love life if she could have had happiness in and true love in her personal life i truely believe ahe would still be here I believe this Lovely black queen died from lonliness Listen to her last recording I refuse to be lonely it is so heart felt from her soul . RIP queen

Not to burst your bubble, but the interviewer is the famous Donnie Simpson from BET on Video Soul and the pianist is Lonnie Liston Smith, just making it right, so the right credit goes to the right people, thank u for making this available, may Phyllis always R.I.H. nd so dearly missed, love u a fan ♡♡♡

definitely a diva that created her OWN style, has legendary music, larger than life personality, articulate, beautiful, talented.. all of that is DIVA. Besides if you're REALLY good friends with Patti Labelle.. You're a diva. ijs

This is why she is my idol!

Thank you so much for sharing this , Thank You !

RIP I miss her. I was about 12 when this song came out. That said, I played the living shit out of this song, as if I knew what she was talking about.

Gratitude

It’s funny she says Roxanne did her makeup and she was literally doing Whitney Houstons makeup at the time too and working for her

There are no words 😢 👑

Thanks, all!

She's a Grand Lady. Troubled life. I had a 30yr. Addiction 2 cocaine & crack. I made been clear 4 20yrs. Love her sound. Minister Benjamin L Lewis

Yassssa Lady Yaaassssa

I used to be in love with Donnie Simpson thought so anyway. He's very special.

When The Apollo, and shoelessness were mentioned, my heart broke.😔

@stanleyballard I know she was married in the early 80s,but this is after that marraige had ended. She talks about being engaged but she never says who she was engaged to.I never heard about her and Christopher Williams,thats a shock to me.. (wow)

CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think she was really appreciated. Phyllis was absolutely a diva! She didn't get the recognition that she deserved.

What a beautiful woman

Love IS A LOSING GAME. For sure.

"I'd never have left her alone."

Phyllis sang her Biography

@kim24may She was married around 1980 too and had an affair at one point with Christopher Williams who was in the New Jack City movie and sang "Talk To Myself" and "I'm Dreamin".

Does anybody have a copy of her Living in Confusion music video? Copyright, unfortunately, took it done ugh

Did yall see phyllis at 4:45 WITH THOSE EYES lol looking like miss pac man lol I love phyllis lol phyllis is hillarious I could see me and her laughing at people

She is SO Damn Good .... xoxoxo

Where can I find that song? Phyllis unforgetable

I can’t find this song on Spotify.

And Clive Davis replaced her with Whitney Houston.. I love Whitney God knows i do. But Whitney ain't no Phyllis Hyman. But she right up there with her but she right up there with her at second best

haunting comment, now a year later :(

Where is DONNIE SIMPSON. Love ❤️ him.