What Happened To Mint Condition? | How Stokley Went From Drummer To Singer, Why Keri Left, Breakup?

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Minneapolis, Minnesota born band Mint Condition’s original line up consisted of lead singer and drummer Stokley Williams, lead guitarist Homer O'Dell, keyboardist Lawrence Waddell, keyboardist and saxophonist Jeffrey Allen, keyboardist and percussionist Keri Lewis, and bass guitarist Ricky Kinchen.
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@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Breakin My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) is and still is timeless song by Mint Condition

@MrBigtodd Год назад

Classic

@nicolesherman8974 Год назад

Stokley deserves his flowers for the contribution of Mint Condition! Also, it would have been cool to see a Verzuz battle between MC and Tony, Toni, Tonè.

@thebrownbaldy Год назад

Heck yeah it would

@ansar_your Год назад

THIS IS THE ONE!!! Oh that’s a perfect match!!!! Verzuz need to get on this one right here. 😩😩👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯💯❤️❤️

@TheRetroWoman80 Год назад

Always thought Stokely and Raphael vocally kind of mirrored each other. Throw Rahsaan Patterson in with them.

@jameswhitakerjr.1134 Год назад

Nah, Stokes has better vocal range than either of them.

@messiah1506 Год назад

Mint Condition stage show is crazy bruh Saddiq ain't on that level live...vocals don't matter on Verzus stage presence and performance is the key ..I'm definitely not saying Tony Tone Toni ain't got no smoke I'm simply saying Stokely is on another level

@NPW.PhD. Год назад

@Stokely Has one of the most distinguished voices of all times, and his talent is limitless 🙌🏾

@garysmith8073 Год назад

I met him years ago in New York City at the BB King Club after their show. He ROLLED HIS EYES AT ME AND SUCKED HIS TEETH LIKE I BOTHERED HIM . LATER THE BAND TOLD HIM TO CHILL OUT . All the members told STOKELY TO CHILL OUT .

@bluediamond5440 Год назад

I think him and Raphael Saadiq sound kind of alike. I love their voices.

@jonesfredrick94 Год назад

@@bluediamond5440 they have to tank with Tevin

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Mint Condition has a lot of timeless songs

@tiffanyjackson4047 Год назад

I love this group ❤ They brought a vibe that can not be achieved in this day and time.

@j-dub22 Год назад

THIS BAND DESERVES THEIR FLOWERS. Soul train, BET, NAACP, make it happen. They have so many timeless hits.

@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 Год назад

One of the best live bands in life.. Nothing happened to them in my world.. That pretty brown eyes 12 inch mix is still in rotation as well as my dear (from the mo money soundtrack) and what kind of man would I be... Forever in your eyes... among many others.. Still in rotation 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@danavixen6274 Год назад

YES!!! My Dear is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@TheRetroWoman80 Год назад

FIYE has lyrical and production depth that is out of this world!

@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219 Год назад

[Whatever you want] is FOREVER a classic💕

@ShaunG202 Год назад

I play My dear everyday!!!!

@lonnellbivins4787 Год назад

Been a fan of theirs since 1991. Last of the few great bands. Love all their music.

@thebrownbaldy Год назад

You Send Me Swinging has been in my playlist since high school. Man, you gotta love 90s R&B. At least they're getting royalties from those TikTok views too.....

@tonimichelle8401 Год назад

I like this group! Really glad to hear their story wasn't super messy.

@NellieKAdaba Год назад

Love them too.

@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris Год назад

Nothing beats a band(to me). Earth, Wind & Fire, Parliamen/'Funkedelic, Slave, Lakeside, The Dazz Band, MINT CONDITION and the list continues... Let's not forget the big brotha who had an entire orchestra...BARRY WHITE. Come on now 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯. Mint Conditon had a signature sound that was theres only. They didn't sample anyone nor did they get sampled. Mint Condition will forever be in rotation at my crib and in my car. Seriously, who doesn't like singing with Stokeley 🤗😊❤️💯?

@danavixen6274 Год назад

When it comes to their talents as TRUE artists, Mint Condition are SEVERELY underrated! My Dear is the BALLAD of all BALLADS! Pretty Brown Eyes (Breakin' My Heart), You Don't Have to Hurt, You Send Me Swingin', and Love is for Fools are some of my MT favorites! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Jaheartsjonas Год назад

Since 2017 I'm always hearing Stokley's solo singles/hits on urban/R&B radio, at least where I live. That's a rare feat for solo work released by an artist from a band popular back in the 90's (especially after seeing so many of these videos and Unsung episodes and how you don't hear about these solo releases until watching those episodes lol). But he deserves it and has amazing vocals, songwriting and production in his solo hits. My favorites on repeat since then has been Level and She 💃🏽 idk what it's called, but I just heard his latest release with a rap verse in it on the radio a few days ago so he's still churning out R&B hits. Edit: It's called Cafe ft Wale!

@marvinandjosh1 Год назад

One of my ALL time favorite groups. Thank you for doing this video on them.

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Next year is the 30th anniversary of Mint Condition's sophomore album From the Mint Factory

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Mint Condition's song If You Love Me was also heard in the movie Woo with Tommy Davidson and Jada Pinkett Smith

@jeromewhite7681 Год назад

Breaking My Heart, You Send Me Swinging, What Kind Of Man Would I Be, You're Not My Daddy You're My Man, You Don't Have to Hurt No More, If You Love Me, Good For Your Heart are my favorites

@Dyo17192 Год назад

The song ‘ What kind of man would I be ‘ asks a very pertinent question to all the brothers out there . Great tune.

@MsFirestar21 Год назад

I didn't know that their debut album was released when I was 6mons old! My dad has some of their albums & often played them when I was a kid. I LOVE "Forever in Your Eyes" 🤎🤎

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Stockley also collaborated with Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest on the song Banga

@aaronj.brooks1977 Год назад

Mint Condition is the last great R&B band that was still doing their thing they were also Prince’s backing band when they were on tour together this was coming Stokley himself from a interview he did a while back I do hope someday that Mint Condition will get back together again and put out more hits.

@jahneastanfield2662 Год назад

They are in my top 10 bands. So fine!!!!!! Timeless

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Mint Condition definitely deserves their flowers

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Perspective Records had a lot of acts on there such as Mint Condition, Sounds of Blackness and Lo-Key

@raygu1818 6 месяцев назад

Also RajaNee and Drama an underrated girls group discovered by the late Gerald LeVert

@user-pd9fe1vx3i Год назад

Mint Condition has stood the test of time and their records will be played a century from now, love the guys 💗

@charlita25 Год назад

One ☝🏾 of the greatest bandz 🎺🎷🥁🎸 in the land

@WealthbuilderzTV Год назад

Gotta love Mint Condition Definitely some baby making music.

@dannydamnmendez Год назад

Life's Aquarium is an underrated album. The hidden track "If We Play Cards" is one of my all time favorites from them

@visionop8 Год назад

LOVED this episode. Thank you! I play Jackson guitars today because of the "Breakin My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes) vide when I was a kid. It would be cool to see Fishbone, King's X, Hirax or Living Colour get some love too!

@fromchicagowithacountryaccent Год назад

Forever in my eyes , if you love me and you send me swinging will always be my favorite songs

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

The late Michelle Thomas appeared in Mint Condition's What Kind of Man Would I be video

@thebrownbaldy Год назад

Yes she did 😥

@danavixen6274 Год назад

She was so beautiful and TALENTED. 😔🙏🏾❤️🕊️

@garyjohnson691 Год назад

Mint Condition has so many classic hits It would be unfair to name just one, there music is consistent in my playlist.

@cbax2869 Год назад

This has been my favorite group since 1991! Although Brandon Commodore does an outstanding job, I would love to see a Mint Condition reunion with Chris Dave on drums playing with the band! It would be nice if Keri Lewis would play also.

@TheNewgreatlife Год назад

honestly, they don't have to release another album. They've done enough. 24 years of basically staying together with just a few low points of hiatus is hella impressive. They've defied the industry's expectations of groups, so now if they wanna do some individual stuff, they more than deserve the right to! They're not 20-something or 30-somethings anymore so it's time to be fully indulgent in their mature personal and professional lives.

@pambrown6319 Год назад

"All Alone" 🎤with/for Jesse Powell 💖R.I.P.💖💖

@brittneybutler2491 Год назад

Yes Mint Condition, I love them!!💖💖

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

Actress/dancer Nikki Pantenberg appeared in Mint Condition's You Don't Have to Hurt No More video

@ladygemini5967 Год назад

Never knew who she was but she’s beautiful

@ShangoHeruGinen1791 Год назад

Mint Condition isn't often mentioned in the annals of great 90s R&B bands but were one of the greatest. Stokely deserves credit for his contribution to the band. Also Stokely has been on an amazing solo career. I highly recommend his Sankofa album. It is phenomenal.

@TheRetroWoman80 Год назад

The 90s was just a different feeling altogether. That is why I feel the first three albums were👌I was especially stuck on Definition Of A Band....every song on that album was fire and truly showed just how diverse their band was. Talented dudes all around👏👏

@juniorjames7076 Год назад

How do you know if you living in the golden era of something? I took the 90s for granted. I remember walking into Tower Records, or Sam Goodies, or Tape World and seeing so many top notch Hip Hop or R&B bands on the shelves I left without buying anything- had to think it over. Too much talent! I had no idea it wouldn't last.

@TheRetroWoman80 Год назад

@@juniorjames7076 I was a teen by '93 and I understand what you mean. Tape World was near my high school!!!! When that era went away.....it was the last decade of a particular sound and memories. Everything since then is just recycling nostalgia. Ahh....to be transported back would be a treat.

@NPW.PhD. Год назад

The baddest band since Earth, Wind and Fire!

@lordbabyface2761 Год назад

So fine (remix) 🔥 🔥 🔥

@iamryanlittle Год назад

Another video, another fire music intro feature :)))

@JuicyPopEntertainment Год назад

You already know!

@selamxo Год назад

my dear and back to your lovin’ is one of my fave songs from mint condition their discography is so gooddddd !!!!

@anthonychobotdoespopcultur7762 Год назад

I love mint condition

@armonddixon7039 Год назад

Stokely a solid dude...seems like he is definitely the glue ,most genuine and like he never wanted to put himself above the group.💪🏿💪🏿

@lookimabutterfly8818 Год назад

I love that man's voice !! lawd he could sing me to sleep

@ladygemini5967 Год назад

Exactly 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@rachelm.3173 Год назад

I saw Mint Condition in concert years ago, and so glad I got the chance. They're one of my favorite groups! I love Stokely's voice, and the man can play the drums like no other. Mint Condition was special. Black bands were a rarity in the 90's. I tell my son (who is teaching himself how to play the guitar) how we don't get new bands coming out anymore. At this time, the same can be said for Alternative/Rock bands as well. I miss music from the 90's and early 2000's. It's just not the same anymore. Thank you for highlighting Mint Condition.

@jujutaylor2186 Год назад

Pretty Brown Eyes is one of my favorite songs ever!

@heavenlyprecog23 Год назад

MY FAVORITE GROUP!!!🥳🥳🥳

@hometowngirlncurls5669 Год назад

I love this band! I saw them perform live at a festival in my hometown and they were awesome. Stokley even played on the drums during their set. I still play their music til this day.

@jeromewhite7681 Год назад

Can you do one on the male R&B group Subway?

@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 Год назад

Facts!!! This little game we play and fire are still in rotation!

@tandemtransport7702 Год назад

Stokley has one of the cleanest, crystal clear falsetto's currently. Very strong and powerful vocals. He is truly Blessed. One of my favorite Singers. The bands playing is also Top tier and is always on point. Keep touring because Mint condition is an Excellent band. 💯

@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385 Год назад

Absolutely one of my top 5 #R&B bands of the 90s !!! One of the few bands that played their own instruments and BTW Stokley stole my Girlfriend lol #90smusic #90sR&B

@beaniegee5129 Год назад

The video for the song Whoaa was directed by Lionel C. Martin AKA The Vid Kid

@ESTEBANNDA 9 месяцев назад

I know Mint condition because my sing professor. He shows me this and other artists. Stokley is one of the best singers of all times undoubtly and the band is just unbelievable, his energy on stage is unique in music history... really. I love them, thanks god for this music

@generalinformation3507 Год назад

Stokely had a single a couple of years ago called organic, It was fire🔥 One of the downloads on my phone🤳

@yonie8094 Год назад

My fav band!!

@JMikelle27 Год назад

This was my favorite band. I went to see them in concert years ago. Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Shayoyeye5223 Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Stay warm ✨❤

@JuicyPopEntertainment Год назад

Thank you! You too!

@taureanmay1411 Год назад

@@JuicyPopEntertainment you are.

@SmurfENT1 Год назад

If you haven’t already, can you please do one on new edition

@kevinpayton2664 Год назад

Mint Condition had a great run. Been a fan since Breaking My Heart(Pretty Brown Eyes).

@shaylah2725 Год назад

my hometown heroes 😍😍😍 From The Mint Factory album is a classic ✨️ MINNESOTA STAND UP 💜 ☔️

@kourtneybarnes2447 Год назад

I just need one more tour 😭 I was too young to experience them back then and would LOVE to see them live!

@jamaicalaughtracks00 Год назад

Yaaaaaaaaassssssssss finallyyyyyyy

@jamarlbryant1445 11 месяцев назад

Mint condition is one of my favorite groups amazing talent.

@Venomous_471 Год назад

Forever in your eyes is my favorite song And you send me swinging

@williamclark7966 9 месяцев назад

The original Quite Storm in Washington DC played that song pretty brown eyes man when I tell you that song took off that a understatement.

@PharaohLawLess1 Год назад

I love So Fine and it’s remix

@CyberBella4U Год назад

Someone to Love is still on my playlist ❤

@mizzjacquettaxx6974 Год назад

(Breakin’ My Heart) Pretty Brown Eyes are my favorite underrated super classic hit💖❤️

@mr.w.l.wilson2465 Год назад

Hoping that they all come back together and create great music again. They are the last of great musicians!!! If Jodeci and 112 can do it, so can MC. Rickey,... Put that record on the market, Prey is excellent!!! MC for Life!!!

@BeauTCravez Год назад

This has become my fav channel now. Short and to the point!! But is that a robot or real person doing the talking? It’s hard to tell😂 either way I love it!

@cadillacdeville5828 Год назад

Thank-you

@kimberlyreynolds4646 Год назад

One of the best concerts hands down!

@Thespeedrap 8 месяцев назад

I would love to see Mint Condition in concert with my group of friends trying to break in the music business.

@TooSkinnyKenny Год назад

i once saw Jimmy Jam raving about "Breaking My Heart" and he didn't even write it!

@sistasoler77 Год назад

Those guys, especially Stokely, came out with some bangers in the 90s. I wish them well in the current state of music because we sure need real music today.

@mimih23 6 месяцев назад

They still perform at the Black Family Reunion in Cincinnati right? During that “hiatus” timeframe, I know they were performing then too. Stokely always performed a drum solo. A magical time.

@LaBicho23 10 месяцев назад

I’m in my 30’s and play Breakin’ my heart like it just came out. They don’t make songs like this anymore.

@mizzjacquettaxx6974 Год назад

This group such a talented harmonies underrated group ever 😍

@samantharobinson2627 Год назад

I just want to say mint condition now that’s a band seeing them in Buffalo New York. Amazing I tell you that’s what I grew up on real bands not this new rap and music it’s not the same. I miss my El DeBarge and Luther and Babyface and Janet and Michael and DeBarge family, the list goes on and on and on I tell you the late 80s and 90s music that was music. Thank you are the artist for giving us some wonderful music

@LaPotraBellaca Год назад

Can you do one on Ruff Endz, Blu Cantrell, Soul II Soul and Mia X?

@juniorjames7076 Год назад

How do you know if you living in the golden era of something? i took the 90s for granted. I remember walking into Tower Records, or Sam Goodies, or Tape World and seeing so many top notch Hip Hop or R&B bands on the shelves I left without buying anything- had to think it over. Too much talent! I had no idea it wouldn't last.

@deaneawilliams2272 10 месяцев назад

They make quality music ❤

@nancymosby7369 Год назад

“You send me swinging” 😊

@batman66ism Год назад

I hope you do one on the group Y?nvee.

@mzsensimilla Год назад

Love me some Stokley, Petty Brown Eyes Came Out When I Was in The 9th Grade, Been Hooked Since

@cleftheart1969 Год назад

So glad to grow up in the 90's 🙏🏾 so sad kids have trash these days 😪

@miaareese2488 Год назад

can you do rnb group troop next please 🙏🏽

@djcoolcliff Год назад

Yo Mint Condition style is what modern life music is today as far as the approach, breaks, fan fairs and Stokely’s drumming style and Lawrence chord structure!!! All of the young cats play like MC!!!!!

@chancest.thomas5160 Год назад

1:13 Heyyyy 1 of a FEW Groups Who haven't childishly Feuded neither on, or Offline. They also Neva kicked members out Every 5 Minutes.... Unlike SOME Groups.