MELLOWSMOOTHE │SUMTHIN' SUMTHIN'

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MELLOWSMOOTHE │SUMTHIN' SUMTHIN' - Maxwell (live)

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unrayochacha1981

Күн бұрын

BET it's the best TV channel ever. I want to watch it in Argentina as well, bring it here/BET es el mejor canal de televisión. Quiero verlo también en Argentina, tráiganlo.
Maxwell stop looking at yourself in the video monitor while u sing/Maxwell dejá de mirarte en el monitor de video mientras cantás.

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@spyderj3756 Жыл бұрын

I'm a grown-ass man. And this song is one of the sexiest songs that has ever been created in humankind.

@youknowwhatflav9916 6 ай бұрын

I agree 💯

@Pistons2024 3 ай бұрын

PeriodT

@gregorycampbell9386 5 жыл бұрын

This man sings in cursive. Goatimus maximus

@cocovernon8394 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect description of how poignant and defining his silk delivery of lyrics hit🎵

@slowjukin03 2 жыл бұрын

Goatimus Maximus 😂

@gregorycampbell9386 2 жыл бұрын

@@cocovernon8394 yeah it's like velvet

@laraoneal7284 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregorycampbell9386 His voice is smooth as silk.

@beverlyblair913 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@popsoyour6988 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is when BET was BET

@whitesongs73 5 ай бұрын

When BET was Black

@ladyruler9585 14 сағат бұрын

Yes!

@francelinelan645 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody is recording, everyone dancing and appreciating the music. #borninthewrongera

@jsyd634 6 ай бұрын

This is how the club used to be Everybody getting it in

@bjlite5 3 жыл бұрын

Artists who perform their songs even better live than they do in the recording are truly the best.

@Walking-MY-Path Жыл бұрын

Well said👏

@michaelmarkow5059 Жыл бұрын

I’ve said that for years

@bellabookitty9014 Жыл бұрын

The incredibly sexy Maxwell . Outstanding singer

@marysman1960 11 жыл бұрын

Now this is what BET should get BACK to...playing the heavies and the jazz....!

@owenhunt 4 жыл бұрын

The Brand New Heavies?

@Mar.Escobar24 3 жыл бұрын

@@owenhunt they’re dope too lol

@mrmartywaring 3 жыл бұрын

I concur

@johnrandle8539 2 жыл бұрын

@@owenhunt oju

@msnos6245 2 жыл бұрын

We have been overtaken by autotune and mumble rappers...

@BarbButler 11 жыл бұрын

Maxwell!!!! Face, voice, body, personality...the entire package!!!!

@tonywilliams8565 Жыл бұрын

Lol I’m not gay But I can see it. 😂😂😂

@johnson1971 9 жыл бұрын

Dude's vocal range is awesome. The band was tight as well.

@natturner216 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah that High Tenor is Somethin isn't it 😁

@feliciaflores112 4 жыл бұрын

The name of the band on his albums I believe was called Sweat Back

@farrellcityking1 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure this level of vocal ability will come around again. This was a DIFFERENT type of sauce.

@twoniabrown447 4 ай бұрын

I agree 💯! Maxwell’s focused, and confident, soulful and masterfully delivers a sweet, gentle melody like no other!!! Simply Beautiful Maxwell!😊

@franmichellecotter3649 2 ай бұрын

5 octaves ❤

@PharaohLawLess1 Жыл бұрын

The best falsetto of all time!!!!

@twoniabrown447 4 ай бұрын

YES!💯

@argabriel8250 3 жыл бұрын

When his own back up singer (the stunning LaTina Webb) has to shake her head (2:07) at his vocal control and range, that's the definition of PURE TALENT and ARTISTRY.

@Walking-MY-Path Жыл бұрын

Hahaha true that😅

@breakingcycles741 5 жыл бұрын

Dude is like a mixture of James Brown with the shuffle, a little bit of Prince, and he had his own thing going on with the eccentric vibe. One of my favorite artists ever.

@sentimentaljourneyproductions 4 жыл бұрын

Well said..

@4Tress13 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect examples.

@Walking-MY-Path 3 жыл бұрын

He's also has a mixture of Marvin Gaye in his Music.

@ernestbutler1307 Жыл бұрын

Nice Compliment but MAXWELL Took it to A Whole New Level...He would actually give His Band The Freedom to Play and Jam on Their Own as He would adjust and Provide the Vocals to accompany Them on His Hit Song SUMPTHIN SUMPTHIN...That doesn't happen very often and when it does its usually by accident.This was no accident This was Perfection...Alright BAND WHAT YOU'LL WANT DO TONITE...Love&Peace luv ya byo eJ ❤

@sherryh1460 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this performance on BET and just like then I'm Completely in AWE!!! MAXWELL is Amazingly Beautiful, Masterfully Musically Talented!!!! He is my Favorite artist along with Marvin, Sade n Luther!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

@Niki-fh4ur Жыл бұрын

Damn! This version is deadly-- so smooth and his vocals are so crystal.

@mikecolin3983 4 жыл бұрын

Dude had the voice and the look.

@MsTeachMe1 10 жыл бұрын

Wow! The live version is even better than the recording! !!

@thar7347 5 жыл бұрын

Right!! On point!

@alfatir14 5 жыл бұрын

Max always raised his live performances to the next level and beyond. Bad Band!

@delonflanagan1555 5 жыл бұрын

Who is listening to this in 2019? Me! I ❤ Maxwell!

@christalhardy8771 4 жыл бұрын

MsTeachMe1 so true

@sophisticatedmm3632 4 жыл бұрын

@@delonflanagan1555 2020 & infinity

@therhythmatic Жыл бұрын

It is hard to know a historic moment while you’re actually going through it. These people here had no idea what they were witnessing. This voice is like no other.

@clo1955 10 жыл бұрын

The best male smooth singer since Marvin Gaye. People don't understand this shit is live not like that voice over crap you hear now. One of the last great singers you will ever hear.

@deesenuts8730 5 жыл бұрын

Charles Cotillier let's not forget Prince. Prince beyond the generic bops y'all know. His critical acclaimed and cult favorite above ground and underground hits.

@kyereCat 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!

@fransoirpresley5646 2 жыл бұрын

@@deesenuts8730 azzk vh

@vickiesilas7971 Жыл бұрын

Maxwell 's voice is so beautiful, my favorite singer. And he's so cute. Still handsome as a man.

@lophee Жыл бұрын

you aint wrong

@KayciazWorld 5 жыл бұрын

4:40 the SMOOTHEST transition I have ever heard. Love Maxwell!♥️

@cnsummers4086 4 жыл бұрын

You stole my comment! Was about to write this, verbatim. Smoothest transition I've ever heard!! This man is amazing

@cocovernon8394 2 жыл бұрын

@@cnsummers4086 a pure singing machine with his gorgeous self…lawd❤️🔥💋

@hulagirl6719 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this version! Even Maxwell can't help but groove off his own shit.

@cherrydeleon9646 Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine Maxwell & GIVEON? OMG much love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️

@srw8847 2 жыл бұрын

This performance is 🔥

@joyceherbert6277 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@miciahb.7741 10 жыл бұрын

he was acxtually fine back in the day. Lovin the Basquit look

@shonnie1986 5 жыл бұрын

He's still fine

@mrs.gilbert8137 4 жыл бұрын

I agree looks better with hair

@youknowwhatflav9916 6 ай бұрын

He's so beautiful

@Pistons2024 3 ай бұрын

I’m just now seeing this in 2024 for the 1st time.. what a vibe 🔥🔥

@b.martin9344 10 жыл бұрын

This particular performance is sexy personified. I need a moment to reflect on the fact that I thought I knew what sexy was before I watched this, and now I've come to realize .......I've cheated myself greatly! Lol

@robertwebb4433 5 жыл бұрын

2019 still holding the reigns as the King sitting on the throne of neo soul. Let's argue... Ain't no argument!

@cocovernon8394 3 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!! KING MAXWELL….Lawdy!!! Yasssss sir❤️

@mrmartywaring 2 жыл бұрын

This is when BET was the ish with their live performances 🔥🔥🔥

@Walking-MY-Path Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Have you seen the Craig David 7 Days live on BET?

@williampscott3539 Жыл бұрын

This is when BET was blacked owned..now it's not

@Mrepifany 9 жыл бұрын

Those old school side burns are off the chain MAX!!!

@Mar.Escobar24 3 жыл бұрын

He kept it mad 70’s from the hair to the style of clothes and the singing! He let people know that that 70’s soul wasn’t dead in the 90’s when everyone thought it was played out!

@jojoz 11 жыл бұрын

omg look at him. This was the best album out of 1996 and beyond so fine

@ranneyjackson7497 4 жыл бұрын

So true!

@cle-chi 4 жыл бұрын

eric benet

@jojoz 4 жыл бұрын

also quite fine!!!

@iluvdogs1430 3 жыл бұрын

Maxwell's music is timeless and goes deep into your soul!

@theresacustard5131 4 жыл бұрын

He is a great singer, you can tell he's a little shy. (I'm very surprised) throughout the years he got more comfortable performing on stage. Still a Fan.

@kayhill1895 3 жыл бұрын

That shyness was ADORABLE....it's still in his but his charisma and showmanship is out of this world as a grown man!💝What a gift he is!

@cocovernon8394 3 жыл бұрын

@@kayhill1895 not only super talented, shy and humble but absolutely gorgeous. Does he even know how fine he is? I love him❤️💋

@BenRhone 7 жыл бұрын

he made this one song 10 min. now thats a legend

@hippiehottie8991 9 жыл бұрын

My! My! My! This song never gets old and this version is unbelievably delicious!

@certifyme1003xs 8 жыл бұрын

I just believe America as lost music appreciation such as this. This guy is giving pure vocals. Now days they recycle artists & keep them on their high horse.

@Neosoulgroovydude 6 жыл бұрын

What amazed me was his hiatus after the 3rd album. It was like sade taking a break.

@debraowens776 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE HIS VOICE PURE AND EVERLASTING AND THIS SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN IT RAINING IT TAKES ME THERE💖💋💋

@ranneyjackson7497 4 жыл бұрын

Please tell em...smdh

@d.shidon 2 жыл бұрын

It’s no longer about the craft and artistry. It’s all about the moolah, baby. Most don’t buy music anymore. Sorry state of affairs.

@Walking-MY-Path Жыл бұрын

Yup the same mumbling over the Trap beat smh.

@TheJmk1962 11 жыл бұрын

Mellow smoothe has got to be my all time favourite Maxwell song. I NEVER tire of hearing this song and often hit my replay button. Could listen to this for hours ............What a man - What a voice .........

@LavenderAsphalt 9 жыл бұрын

Max was definitely singing live and his voice was so pure then ughhh!!! He still can sing very well, but in the era he reigned supreme

@frankjones5238 5 жыл бұрын

prince has more range and can sing a little better .always could.but prince is the best artist to ever pick up a Mic or instrument.prince is the greatest of all time.but vocally max is rght behind him.

@kewan2045 5 жыл бұрын

Frank Jones Prince better artist I think Maxwell’s vocals are better.

@lynntuft3671 5 жыл бұрын

I think everybody hear his vocals are declining tell us something we don't KNOW!!!!!! PEOPLE sometimes!!!!!!!! SMH

@0812820 3 жыл бұрын

@@frankjones5238 Prince is arguably the greatest artist ever along with Stevie Wonder, but Maxwell was definitely a better singer. Maxwell in his prime was one of the best to ever do it male or female, dead or alive.

@carriel9954 2 жыл бұрын

@@0812820 don’t forget Michael Jackson

@Bvrdv 12 жыл бұрын

His best smoothest song period

@CatB1PYT Жыл бұрын

A real Singer! Real Mic turned on! Real Band! Real Doo Wop Wop Background Singers! Go on and get all the way n2 this and don’t worry about the PoPo coming thru.

@branj18 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I didn’t know he ever performed this version live until now.

@beauty-5293 8 жыл бұрын

real black people music. soul

@samuelgamato971 7 жыл бұрын

Beauty - Amen 😊

@HansumTrini 4 жыл бұрын

Look at what he does at 9:11...dude touched his hair and made it smooth as hell LOL! The BEST!!!!

@Pistons2024 3 ай бұрын

Ayyye

@dennistrott3307 3 жыл бұрын

Maxwells was the man back in the day.

@wdtarpley03 5 жыл бұрын

How can someone be so smooth and yet underrated

@farrellcityking1 5 жыл бұрын

When Maxwell was the undisputed king.

@orionatlantai3944 9 жыл бұрын

Real performance. New artist take notes.

@kimhester227 5 жыл бұрын

A Person's Voice is My #1 Instrument and MAXWELL'S is My Favorite!! His LIVE PERFORMANCE Is One Never To Be Forgotten!! AMAZING SHOW 🎶💋🎤❤️😎

@no1maxgroupie 8 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary rare talent! I've been rocking with Maxwell since day one. He's a class act!

@karengreenelewis3690 4 жыл бұрын

Yes so have I

@jayceetea2675 2 жыл бұрын

My God... he was my dream guy back in the 90s. All I wanted was someone like Maxwell... 🥰🥰

@LordCK_DC 3 жыл бұрын

The Real King of R&B

@teishiah.7926 7 жыл бұрын

that look he gives at 3:44-3:49 i can't take it!!

@crownedmelaninqueen 6 жыл бұрын

Teishia H. Giiiiiirrrrllll🙈🙊

@DeeDee-828 6 жыл бұрын

😩😩😩

@MsPrince4life 5 жыл бұрын

Teishia H. I know!!

@sophisticatedmm3632 5 жыл бұрын

Seductive

@Dasani605 5 жыл бұрын

😩😭💙 Girl yes

@anthonybell5160 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Everything about this is black and beautiful. Especially the young lady who steps out at 5:52 She is stunning. This time period was special. Neo soul has a special place in my heart

@Nordic_E.T. 4 ай бұрын

"Black and Beautiful", I hope you were also referring to yourself. 🖤🖤🖤

@zanetabryant1376 3 жыл бұрын

This version is being slept on, it should have way....... more likes than this. This that ‘’ Going for a drive, or getting off work’’ , type of music. Something to ease the mind, and embrace it.

@feliciaflores112 4 жыл бұрын

Still in luv with this man 23 years strong Baby!!!!!

@SupremeEmpressFiFi 4 жыл бұрын

Samesies!! 😄😊

@corinnemaury1917 6 жыл бұрын

One of the most incredible live performances by Maxwell 🎤✨✨

@celesteparker4842 11 ай бұрын

I was minding my own business listening to praise and worship music and then this...

@MrQmason 2 жыл бұрын

Straight up FIRE !!!!!!!

@nellyluscious 9 жыл бұрын

My breath is definitely taken away...speechless! His performances live or not, he's straight dope!!! Miss the old BET!!

@markmenez4097 9 жыл бұрын

I miss the old bet too.

@ethelstevenslove2957 9 жыл бұрын

Mark minez I misses the old 'BET" also. But you know they have to change their format now and then.. I remember watching this entire performance on "Planet Groove" that day. I recorded it on my VCR..... It was great performance.....

@nellyluscious 9 жыл бұрын

Ethel Stevens Love Yes girl! I loved Planet Groove!! I wish they bring it back!

@ethelstevenslove2957 9 жыл бұрын

Yes.........

@markmenez4097 9 жыл бұрын

Omg i miss planet groove,video soul,and soul of vh1

@gregoryharlston0602 3 жыл бұрын

This man has such a Prince vibe...his falsetto, his dancing, his stage presence!

@afroluv123 8 жыл бұрын

just saw him live a couple days ago....he still sounds the same!!!!!!!

@jsyd634 6 ай бұрын

Still clean & mean 1998-99 Maxwell was the illest

@mtfbwm1796 4 жыл бұрын

This from Planet Groove, which used to air on BET network. Every episode always featured the very best artists who performed live mini-concerts. Always satisfying to watch.

@KimEagle-u7e Ай бұрын

MAXWELL SINGS LIVE & SOUNDS SO GOOD ❤

@happybeach777 8 жыл бұрын

the last bassline is money

@sherryjellison 5 жыл бұрын

I miss the old BET! Look at Rachel 💖...where's Sheri Carter and Donnie? lol those were the days. And can we talk about how mature Max was at 21 years old? Amazing musical talent then and now. He's given us half his life of poetic genius in music form. I'm so grateful 💕💖

@SupremeEmpressFiFi 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! I was 14 years old grooving hard to his music in '96. I always describe him as beyond sexual. He's a vibe! 😍 I got the chance to see him in 2010 when he came to Dallas. One of the best concerts I've gone to.

@Lexnacole 9 жыл бұрын

He is so talented.

@barryousley9213 8 жыл бұрын

There are 24 ppl with absolutely NO soul

@fireguy3217 8 жыл бұрын

They don't know how to live, brotha

@utbr01 10 жыл бұрын

can't decide if this version of sumthin' sumthin' if best or mtv unplugged's is best...this man is amaaazing!!! that intro was killa

@Vickie-ed3wk 9 ай бұрын

He was so cute, still is. Love his voice.

@MsJoi711 12 жыл бұрын

The days of this type of entertainment on BET are dead and gone... RIP non-evil BET

@AzadiEvents 5 жыл бұрын

2019 and still tuning in! This is chicken soup for the soul!

@cocovernon8394 5 жыл бұрын

Sugar chocolate.....yassss😋

@debbiehampton3997 4 жыл бұрын

Yes your right, gorgeous and is gorgeous with short hair, he is so humble, when talking, and classy singer, remind me of artists in the 70s Marvin Gaye ,Sam cook, Al Green .yes I still listen to Maxwell another two weeks going to be 2020.

@miriamjones3067 4 жыл бұрын

2020

@Fungigi 3 жыл бұрын

I miss wholesome sexiness. This is what he embodies. I know he must have been so nervous.

@sbella6719 2 жыл бұрын

That first part! Yes!!!

@hydieyeavette 5 жыл бұрын

Mmmmmm, this never gets old... Maxwell music is the TRUTH! I don't know not ONE current artist that could touch his sound - and that's facts!

@Brianna-nc3og 4 жыл бұрын

They need to do a maxwell unsung.

@danettetunstall4040 3 жыл бұрын

Still🔥in 2020🔥

@lucileb1754 3 жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️🇨🇵 always here

@loreensutherland1407 3 жыл бұрын

Maxwell need to add:"conductor(band)" to his many accolades. He uses his hands very well in directing the flow of the beats. I also love how he include them in all his sessions. 😘😘😘😍😍😍💜💜💜

@ministercharlievancleaf2710 4 жыл бұрын

He's always had the best bass player for the last 20 years!! That cat is thumpin!!!

@sagqueen1984 5 жыл бұрын

His hair is so ELECTRIC!!!

@mahlet77 2 жыл бұрын

Sexiest-smoothest-talented man/artist alive! I can’t get enough. This is a timeless treasure. Maxwell, you were truly truly ahead of your time. The talent you shared with your fans in the 90s was and still is a work of art, God given skill. You were and still are an extraordinaire artist. Thank God for you and the work you’ve shared with us, We love you Maxwell. 🌹♥️🌸🌺♠️🌷

@ellawaller382 6 жыл бұрын

This MAN!!! I can watch this over and over. He is so good in a concert. So talented.😊🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💕❤️

@KimEagle-u7e Ай бұрын

Not only do you sing flawlessly but your Very Handsome too❤❤

@lindajohnson3996 2 жыл бұрын

Still rocking it in 2022❤️

@imabit2lil 4 жыл бұрын

Oh lord jesus he is so beautiful I would have died if i was there live he is just so freaking talented and smooth 😭

@niwu5218 2 жыл бұрын

I just love how he sings exactly like the recording!! Even better than the recording!! One of the best of all time! Love this man and his music!!! Found out he was Haitian too which makes so much sense as to how fabulous he is!!

@patriciadavis1393 8 ай бұрын

This is from his special and evening with Maxwell which I have watched many times and he is not a singer😮😮😮 he is an artist and there is a difference❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@TheJmk1962 7 жыл бұрын

I absolute never tire of hearing max sing this. Wish it was on DVD to play on repeat. The mans voice is an instrument that gets to me everytime. He sure is my bad habit!

@patrickmcdaniel8123 2 жыл бұрын

I pity the soul who has to go on stage after Maxwell. [ I would just go home]

@fedx2148 12 жыл бұрын

that's funky Ned on the bass, he was in the dc group rare essence, dude can play the hell out of a bass, mike neal

@michellechapman6775 5 жыл бұрын

Maxwell ..his SWAGG IS AWESOME!!!!

@thedymirgroup 10 жыл бұрын

Smoothe as silk classic hit!

@sweeetzz 4 жыл бұрын

i would pass out if i were in the audience

@cherrydeleon9646 Жыл бұрын

Lol, check out GIVEON in London @ a festival. Maxwell is just so cool & talented. Much love & peace. Love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕.

@cherrydeleon9646 Жыл бұрын

R&B will never fade. I admire some of the young artists are coming up. It's not easy to perform live. Thank you. Much love to Maxwell.

@mwanamkeambayeanampendaYesu 11 жыл бұрын

Barbara you're so right. If I had been there, security would have to carry me out like Ray Charles's Margie..

@brandyspain7125 7 жыл бұрын

mwanamke ambaye anampenda Yesu 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jilla101 4 жыл бұрын

His vocals are amazing, give credit when it’s due. We don’t give him enough love. The more I listen the more he reminds me of a modern day The Weeknd as close as vocals come.

@vickiesilas7971 Жыл бұрын

He's voice is better and he's cuter

@donitafoxx7178 8 жыл бұрын

Listen to this song every morning when I get to work :)

@atlasrunner8206 Жыл бұрын

Still Listening.....?

@wj8678 5 жыл бұрын

That husky strain in his voice 10:18 - 10:25 😍☺🤗😏

@winwinfield2839 6 жыл бұрын

Soul music is in a class by itself! Love Neo Soul, Maxwell, D'Angelo. Got to be so much fun on all of the instruments, I bet.

@jjcardinale1367 5 жыл бұрын

There is no comparing Neo Soul to any other genre. D'Angelo, Maxwell, Raheem DeVaughn, Jaheim, Dave Hollister, Ro James, Calvin Richardson, Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Anthony David, Eric Benét, Dwele, Musiq Soulchild. There's alot more but these artist are my favorites rn.