Accidental Demise - The Jheryl Busby Story (The Real Godfather Of Black Music)  

Bobby Brown's sophomore album Don't be Cruel is still a classic to this day!!

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New Edition's Heart Break album is still a classic to this day!!

An Accidental Demise story on Chris Lighty, Don Cornelius, Shakir Stewart, Mobb Deep's Prodigy, Brandon Lee, Kim Porter, Lee Thompson Young, Sam Sarpong, Kristoff St. John and rapper X1 would be very interesting

Thank you for this one! It seems like Jheryl’s contributions to black music have been forgotten.

I never heard of this talented man. My gut telling me that "jealousy" is the motive! Kudos to him!! Thank you for shining light on him! Kudos to you too! 🥀RIP🥀 🕊#MsWarriorSaint

Your research and storytelling is unmatched. It's like listening to a friend.

Jheryl Busby was an alumni at my high school Fremont High in Los Angeles, thank you for bringing his legacy to the forefront

This story was amazing. I’ve heard of him but didn’t know too much about him and this lets me know was a solid dude

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I do remember Jheryl Busby being very low key during his time in the music industry, but it is still strange that he is not mentioned more. The Clarence Avant documentary was very good. I saw that one about a year ago. His wife was murdered during a home invasion a couple of months ago. Very tragic. I do remember Shakir Stewart passing right before Busby, that was an interesting November indeed. I read somewhere that Shakir was very close friends with Kim Porter and the whole suicide thing was very suspicious, as with Chris Lighty. Looking forward to more videos in this series.

Had the honor of meeting this great man. And attended college with his son Chris. I also was very good friend of Shakir. We all attended school in ATL in the early 90's. What a great time in music. What a great time in life for me. ACU STAND UP. MBC, CAU, SPELLMAN & MOREHOUSE. REST IN POWER SHAKIR STEWART.

I remember Jheryl Busby's name on the backs of New Edition's albums.I also knew that Mike Bivins got that Biv 10 Thanks for all the music and memories Mr.Busby

There's always an angel somewhere!.. Gerald Busby also helped a huge part in the R&B singer Tweet's career, she made mention that he was a reason why she came back to the music business 🕑

Jheryl Busby died three days after Shakir Stewart died RIP to both Jheryl Busby and Shakir Stewart

The New Edition Story and The Bobby Brown Story are the best biopics to air on BET!! I wonder what biopic they're gonna do next on BET

I am glad somebody is not scared to draw them dots together.... Shakir Stewart, Chris Lighty and Jheryl busby deaths were always suspicious to me...All those "industry friends" but no one really will comment on the circumstances surrounding these deaths. 👀

Jheryl Busby saved Motown in the late 80s.

Thing about Berry Gordy is he dealt with a lot but he put his artists through a lot and blocked talent that should’ve been big!

I never heard of him all I can say is wow he was the God Father of Black Music this man pave the way for a lot of major black artists and what he did for Micheal Bivins he pave the way too Thank you King for this video I learned a Major history lesson about Mr Busby RIP King Black Excellence❤️💪🏾💪🏾

Wow it's amazing how many people haven't heard of Jheryl. When I seen this video the 1st person that actually came to mind was Tank & the New Edition movie. Wonderful story on Jheryl Busby.

When Andre Harrell took over Motown, he tried to make Motown until another Uptown. Boyz II Men was upset at him and Motown for releasing a remix album without their consent and permission. Andre did make an impact on music but Jheryl did a great job running Motown and he worked hard to keep a balance with the classic/original artists and the new artists

I remember all this through reading magazines Rolling Stone,Source,Trace,etc about music industry (I'm a painter but love everything about music)...I always thought it was grossly sad that he doesn't get the same accolades as most other music execs and moguls...He made so many talented people shine....RIP Brother...

Wow thanks for this. I knew there was a dude who made New Edition’s music what it was. I never knew his name. Also I didn’t know he had a lot to do with Shanice, Another Bad Creation, The Boys, Johnny Gill and Boyz II Men. Mad talent they could all sang! This is an important piece of black music history. Thank you for all of your research and work that you put into this.💖

RIP Andre Harrell an Accidental Demise on Andre Harrell would be very, very interesting

I literally was able to get all of the remixes that I did for Motown - Sunset & Vine , directly from Jheryl Busby & Clarence Avant... Zhane'/ Shanice Wilson /Johnny Gill / Boyz ll Men. Real solid brother, and much underrated. Great job on this C. U.!!!

Thank you Jheryl for my amazing R&B childhood memories and concerts. His death is sad. I never heard of Jheryl until I watched the New Edition bio. I agree the world needs to know about Jheryl. I love me some Tank. I never seen a star for Jheryl Busby. 😔He should have been in the Ebony magazines. I never seen no interviews of Jheryl. Rest In Paradise thank you, Mr. Busby The Godfather of R&B. He was so young. #Legend.

Jheryl Busby was, if not overall, the most amazing Music Executive I've ever seen. Don't get me wrong, much due respect to the great Mr. Berry Gordy, ( MoTown), Mr. Clarence Avant, The late Mr. Andre Harrell (UpTown), Mr. Clive Davis, (CBS/ Arista), The late Mr. Dick Griffey( Solar), just to mention a few, but Mr Busby expanded his Music horizons to the fullest, and who knows where else he was about to elevate to music wise. Music Execx like him, only come around once in a blue moon.

Wow I've never heard of this man. He was truly a powerhouse in black music and business deals. I enjoyed this video alot. May he rest peacefully.

I really love your channel. Please do a story on Shakir Stewart and Chris Lighty. Both of their deaths were suspicious AF. I know you would break it down nicely and politely.

*I always heard his name pop up in various interviews and documentaries so when they made him a character on The N.E/Bobby Brown series it was cool to see.* 💯

YEA BUDDY!!!! I've been waiting for a new video!!! I'll consider this an early bday gift!!! (1/24) . Mr Celebrity Underrated.... I may be going out on a limb... But on behalf of your loyal fans..... I'm calling for a two story minimum every week lol.... It's your fault for being great at what you do.

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Something wrong, all these deaths like that😳... Mr Avant's wife was recently killed when someone broke in their home! Shame on them for taking her life.... RIP to her and these executives 🙏🏾🕊

Berry Gordy started in the music business as a writer in the late 50's

Do a story on Phyllis Hyman and Rick James and Aaliyah and Kim porter,jam master jay

Sole sang songs like 4, 5, 6 and It Wasn't Me and she collaborated with JT Money on the song Who Dat and was also married to Ginuwine and she divorced him and she's now currently married to Professor Griff of Public Enemy

Can't wait for more of these Accidental Demise stories!!

Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥the whole story was amazing. Rest~N~Heaven 🕊🕊Jheryl Busby your legacy will live on forever.

When doing good things aren't attached to a dollar. THINK ABOUT IT EVERYONE WINS.

Correction: NE didn't get that 1.86 from MCA. They got that from Maurice Star's label, after their Candy Girl tour. The argument between Jeryl and MB, when Jeryl told him to read the contracts was about NE being signed to Jerry's label, instead of MCA.

Can’t wait to see the MC Trouble story. I know she died super young…

I was just about to say you should do MC Trouble so I'm glad you mentioned her story

RIP Jheryl Bubsy

Thanks!, for adding Jheryl Busby to your video collection because I never ever got to see you what this to look like neither knew he passed away. REST IN SPIRIT 🙏

I have seen his name in liner notes and/or articles for ages. Glad to see yet another backstory on the forgotten behind-the-scenes people who really make public figures what they become. Always good shit from this channel 👍🏻👏

I appreciate how you shine a light on Black Excellence. Maybe you are the key to get a documentary or book on Mr. Busby's life. Keep up the great content King ✌🏿💖🙏🏿

Alright!!!! Right on time I was bored 😐😀❤️ thank you!!❤️ RIP MR. BUSBY

Him and Lou Silas Jr deaths are suspect to me as well as Chris Lighty and Shakir Stewart.

Thank you for this great profile of a legend that is overlooked. There definitely needs to be a book and a documentary about Jheryl Busby.

Thank you for another excellent documentary.. They're always informative 👍.. Would you please consider doing one on Louis Thunder Thumbs Johnson of the Brothers Johnson ? .. It would be greatly appreciated 💞💞💞

You are very thorough and detailed with your research. I never even knew that he was married and had children. Thank u brotha.

Jheryl was the BEST replacement of Berry Gordy. He did a really good job at Motown. MCA just sabotaged him and the label. A lot of great talent went unnoticed

Finally a new one! I’ve been patiently waiting!

Great documentary. Stevie was still on Motown. The Temptations had returned to Motown in 1980 and they had renogitate a new deal with Motown due to Dennis Edwards returning a year before Berry sold Motown. Many artists have and still speak highly of Jheryl including Jody Watley who revealed that he believed in her vision and Gladys Knight said that Jheryl always made sure that music was tight.

My childhood music was on point thanks to him 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 RIP JB

I always know the person you're doing cuz I'm a R&B singer/ and a music head and lovvvve this type of stuff ur doin. But bro u always give me the story I need. YEssssssss!!! #salute

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Don’t be Cruel will ALWAYS be one of my favorite songs and albums!!!!

I love your research bro. Keep them all coming thank you.

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I've never heard of him, that I can recall. He was definitely a genius in his own rights and from this info was a truly kind loving and caring individual.

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Thank you for putting the spotlight on our legends in our community. The mainstream will never tell the truth

Thank you for bringing the late great Jheryl Busby to light! Please produce videos for Louil Silas, Collage and the SOLAR records story!!

I LOVE your channel. Some of these people I have never heard of. I am a Black female who grew up during the disco and beginning of Hip hop Era and though I was well versed. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK U SO MUCH FOR PROVIDING SO MUCH INSIGHT. Hope your channel blows up even more!!!

Excellent documentary, and sincerely a very important piece of history. There is always an asterisk beside huge Freedmen (i.e., American Black) success stories, like Eddie Griffin said. Busby's demise and that pattern of other deaths really makes one think.

OMG! Absolutely been waiting on something on J Busby and you definitely delivered. WOW! A local Hometown Hero gets his well deserved props. His unconquerable legacy lives on. Wish they could name something after him in Los Angeles. An unfortunate untimely death.

Another awesome video! Cant wait for the MC Trouble video or perhaps even a Chris Lighty video? He lived two blocks away from me in Riverdale when that tragic situation went down..

Wow I never knew who jerhl Busby was he did alot for motown and the artists he worked with he should get recognition and praise for his work and to be talked about his legacy that he left behind matters rip jerhl Busby

Your history videos are amazing bro blessings 🙏🏾

Thank You 🙌🏽💯

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What a phenomenal man. You’re gifted at this!! We’re grateful!

$1.87!! Wow!! This was great as always!

Jesse West AKA 3rd Eye also signed to Loud Records as one half of rap duo 24/7 with rapper Nine who sang the songs Whatchu Want and Any Emcee

RIP brother Busby!!! Learned of this Brother in the 80's and followed his career loosely. Was upset for a minute about Motown deal until I realized.....it wS Berry's to do with as he pleased. The Mike Bivens deal rough mw back around. Also sending condenses to Bro Clearance Avant in the loss of his beautiful wife.....HOLD YA HEAD G! God knows best

Sam Salter please do his story. Completely slept on

Yooooo!!! I really ENJOYED this!!! U should definitely do a PT 2! I learned ALOT today! There's no doubt in my mind there was foul play involved! This is sad.....

Bro your videos are everything thank you

Good job as usual, my guy. On a side note though, Johnny Gill was brought in to be Ralph's replacement because they thought he was going solo.

Channels such as Celebrity Underrated are essential to preserve the history of black figures and black history, in general. The amount of time and research put into these videos is greatly appreciated.

Man I was worried! Welcome back brotha!!! 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

RIP Mr Busby

This answered a lot of my questions concerning the careers of some of my favorite black artists. It’s sad to hear that he died! I hope they make a movie about him! THANK YOU!!!!!

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I've never heard of him. but this was a very interesting story and he seemed like he was a great man and a great businessman.

Yaaay your back with more content.

Omgggg thank you I watched all your videos appreciate the new one

Very good documentary. Thank you! RIP Jheryl Busby.

This is powerful thank you

Thank you for doing this video on my grandfather. His story is unmatched and he did everything with family in mind. Thank you for shedding a high light on him

I love this channel and Look forward to all your videos! When you report the videos you have such great respect for the people that sometimes it’s hard to find now days! Thank you for all your hard working!

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Great show love your channel

I love the way you tell your stories..wth a hint of suspense...plus the quiet strings on the background

Thoroughly enjoyed this feature!!! Appreciate the work you're doing, Brother! I look forward to your profiles! Thank you and keep up the great work. You are a gem!!! Peace!

This is so beautiful. I never knew how amazing this man was.