I was a big time Prince fan back in the 80s. That means I loved all “Prince related” artists. I also was just starting out as a radio DJ. It was so hard for me not to play songs like this and Jesse Johnson, they just were not “on the playlist.” But on occasion I could sneak one in on a weekend overnight shift. It is hard getting today’s young people to understand just what it was like back then to be black in popular music. They seem to think that lots of black artists weren’t “good enough.” They don’t understand that most black artists were never given the chance to be heard by pop music fans.
But would you say the black music that gets pushed to the fore now is really best of the best? I think it's sad that the freedom and inclusivity has been squandered, black people have created the entire DNA of popular music, rock, R n B, blues etc it's sad that what we have today couldn't even hold a candle to any of the stuff created between 1950 and 1990 and all that black people have done for music was during periods in which they were not treated as equals or with the respect they deserved. These days instead of bringing artistic integrity with attitude they just bring only the attitude.
I haven't seen this video since the year it came out. Maybe I didn't notice back then cause it was the 80s but in 2019, the vibe I feel is Michael Jackson recording at Paisley Park Studios.
Mark, I just wanna thank you for creating one of the most funniest bad ass epic and I hardly ever use that word, songs I’ve ever heard. I’m jamming the 12 inch digitally transferred from when I bought this way back in my ride. I’m playing your bass parts as best I can on the steering wheel. I’m feeling the shit. It’s like it’s stimulates you have to cellular level and I think even takes away years from you know I’m heating power in this!. timeless masterpiece! I’m serious!
This song is off his debut solo album "Just Like That" (1988)....So this was right after the transition of PRINCE'S band from THE REVOLUTION to the group he had after PARADE ('86) to SIGN OF THE TIME ('87)...So B.M. dropped this project around the time PRINCE had LOVESEXY ('88)....Also WENDY & LISA had " ARE YOU MY BABY"....and BOBBY Z had a solo album as well.....Life after PRINCE was good for the whole band during that time....way to go BROWNMARK...!!!
@@JTThomas82 yes she's played drums/perscussion with literally every big artist of the '70s & '80s....But ironically, she wasn't always the actual drummer on songs for which she appeared in the videos (like "criticize") -- she simply looks super-hott behind the drums in music vids
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I was a big time Prince fan back in the 80s. That means I loved all “Prince related” artists. I also was just starting out as a radio DJ. It was so hard for me not to play songs like this and Jesse Johnson, they just were not “on the playlist.”
But on occasion I could sneak one in on a weekend overnight shift.
It is hard getting today’s young people to understand just what it was like back then to be black in popular music. They seem to think that lots of black artists weren’t “good enough.” They don’t understand that most black artists were never given the chance to be heard by pop music fans.
oh how much i would give to hear music like this in a club 😭
But would you say the black music that gets pushed to the fore now is really best of the best?
I think it's sad that the freedom and inclusivity has been squandered, black people have created the entire DNA of popular music, rock, R n B, blues etc it's sad that what we have today couldn't even hold a candle to any of the stuff created between 1950 and 1990 and all that black people have done for music was during periods in which they were not treated as equals or with the respect they deserved.
These days instead of bringing artistic integrity with attitude they just bring only the attitude.
This is so 80's ! I love it !
Very, very funky!
❤️❤️ GOTTA LOVE BROWN MARK HE’S AWESOME 😎
WOW! I didn’t know Brown Mark did a solo project! And it’s funky!!
I do NOT understand!!! How in tarnation!! Did I miss this in the 80’s!! What the heck! Where were you!! I’m so confused!! This is really good! 😮
Wow... Dude, I believe you should re-release this single; it's the dance Jam...
God
This is when music was great and took talent to create and play
Yup. 👍👏👏
I haven't seen this video since the year it came out. Maybe I didn't notice back then cause it was the 80s but in 2019, the vibe I feel is Michael Jackson recording at Paisley Park Studios.
that's what I said I don't know if he wants to be Michael Jackson or 🤴 prince,-😂🤣🤣
Yeah this would've probably been a hit for Michael or Janet actually.
Dat Baseline !!!
I used to have this CD but lost it! And it was pretty decent
Mark, I just wanna thank you for creating one of the most funniest bad ass epic and I hardly ever use that word, songs I’ve ever heard. I’m jamming the 12 inch digitally transferred from when I bought this way back in my ride. I’m playing your bass parts as best I can on the steering wheel. I’m feeling the shit. It’s like it’s stimulates you have to cellular level and I think even takes away years from you know I’m heating power in this!. timeless masterpiece! I’m serious!
WORD 😎⚡✌️
Get down Brown Mark!!!!
Unintentionally amusing.
This was the jam back in the day
BEST of the BEST ⭐⭐⭐⚜️👑 from Art by Gonzo ⚡⚡⚡😎👌💜🏆🌐
They slept in this CD. Next Time, Put a Smile on your Face all were jams. Also Chico DeBarge’s “Kiss Serious” was full of BrownMarks jams.
Dang. This song slaps.
whatever happened to him??/ What is he dong now in 2021?? STILL A JAM!!!! #NEXTTIME!
❤
Brownmark produced a couple of great tracks for Stacy Lattisaw on her album "Personal Attention."
Definitely MAZARATI... Sounds like "Terry" on 'PLAYERS BALL'...!!!
Naw bro. That’s probably BROWNMARK himself Excellent bassist himself. Remember, he held down the bass chair for PRINCE for about 4/5 years.
didn't know he had his own album. When did this gem come out????
1988
This song is off his debut solo album "Just Like That" (1988)....So this was right after the transition of PRINCE'S band from
THE REVOLUTION to the group he had after PARADE ('86) to SIGN OF THE TIME ('87)...So B.M. dropped this project around the time PRINCE had LOVESEXY ('88)....Also WENDY & LISA had " ARE YOU MY BABY"....and BOBBY Z had a solo album as well.....Life after PRINCE was good for the whole band during that time....way to go BROWNMARK...!!!
Thats a good one. I should look for it
Still another video featuring Brie on drums....She appears in at least 1000 '80s vids.
Tarantulisimo do she really play drums?
That's what I want to know cause she was the drummer in the criticize video
@@JTThomas82 yes she's played drums/perscussion with literally every big artist of the '70s & '80s....But ironically, she wasn't always the actual drummer on songs for which she appeared in the videos (like "criticize") -- she simply looks super-hott behind the drums in music vids
this my 2019 theme!
Former friend and band mate of mine " Kelley Kelley" aka David Kelley on guitar !!
ssdtrain1 Who’s the girl playing bass?
you know B, William Myles?
great songs. Kelley was my keyboardist - Natures Dream ! mpls sounds
Where's my favorite? 'Put a smile on your face' Please post if you have it.
Who's That Girl bass player with the Sweat Band on? wow
Preston Price I know I was trying to find out myself
Preston Price Me too
I like her, the drummer, AND the dancing girl at 2:14
Oh Hell Yea!
🎶🌻🖤
Mark, dude, this like going from 0 -100 from the bed. Yeah back in the day maybe. Good lord, maybe next.
Have not seen you in a while brother are you ok, checking in with you peace ✌️
Who plays lead guitar on this, does ANYONE know ?....sounds like Jesse Johnson shreddiin'..
@Trump One Word up ????.....
Minneapolis Music!
Yo that home girl right there 0:47 looks like India Arie no joke
Jhericurls
MICHEAL JACKSON
Prince tu le retrouve l'école prince