1979, eh? Watching you having joy listening to "Funkin' For Jamaica" makes this a good video to watch. I remember going out on the weekend and getting up to dance when the DJ played this one, Angela. 45 years later and I still want to get up and dance.
This song was the jam back in the day back in the early 80s, and it was being heard over in Germany in 1982!!! This song will NEVER go out of style, and it is a classic.. NYC classic, world classic. There is a documentary online that Tom Browne did back a few years ago, I will post it here... ruclips.net/video/y_5iCs20VMg/видео.htmlsi=fWPe4LBwqR-F3mK0 The piano player went on to be a successful jazz pianist, and a few of the others survive but most of them have passed, including Toni.
Nothing else like a Jamaican block party jamming out to smooth vocals and the horns and base along with percussion back up. Tom Brown Funking for Jamaica was the jam back in 1979. Angela said it right family reunions, block parties or graduation from middle school the DK never could go wrong with this jam 🎼🎶🎙️🎧
I was living in Alabama and in college when this came out I thought this song was about Jamaica the island. But I was quickly corrected that it's Jamaica Queens NYC. I have never heard of Jamaica in New York before
This is a funky and groovy tune! It has s lot of musical elements that make it unique and 🔥 fire! The lady singing whose name I don't know has a magnificent voice, and is obviously also very beautiful! That's my 2 cents! Have a good one!
i was a dj i nBbrooklyn when this came out. ( The Kenny Disco System) . Hanks Club, Disco 604/ any body out there remember those ?) the bass, the vocals. had me entranced. the crowds. you couldnt beat it
If you watch the video you'll notice that that is a 16-year-old Bernard wright play the piano / keyboard Bass and beside him it's Marcus Mullerr at 17 years old playing the guitar. Tony Smith on vocals. RIP to Bernard Wright because he was a child prodigy and
this is a grest song for dancing to i love to see your raction to average whit band lets go round again another great dance tune so glad you played this one thanks mike from england love your channel
You have to do their other song, thighs high!! Awesome song & you will be hooked by the funk, but shocked at the lyrics!! Believe this song came out in the early 80's Jammed this at the Roller skating rink.
@@theodoreritola7641 Didn’t mean to offend but you _don’t_ have to brag about white music bc Angela reacts to white music 90% of the time. Nothing wrong with that! It was just a refreshing change of pace to hear a classic that’s synonymous with the African-American culture. “Funkin’ For Jamaica” isn’t some safe, crossover composition from a black musician. It is, as some of us joke, “blackety black”. And as you saw by Angela’s reaction, even she understood the fond nostalgia for Tom Browne’s signature tune. ✌🏽
Aey 4me as long tha 🎵 is BANGING meaning she duz her segments n get busy wit it! BUT as far tha FUNK is concerned Angela hasn't EVEN tipped tha iceberg yet!! But mabey if she tha Top 5 of how ever many days she posts a wk she eventually catch up 😉 I ❤️ it that she luvs it n get in to it! Be KOOL I she had a few of her gurls on wit her n they move tha desk n get their Boogie on n then Rate tha 🎵 1-10 🤔😉👊🏾
No, no, no!? You Need 12” Woofers or 15” subwoofers to really deliver this song! When that bass hits you in the chest you’ll know what I mean. That’s how this song needs to be delivered.
I'm a hillbilly.I'm not like a countryside but now there's not here.I just, I just can't even be still while this is going on.This is rock and roll wireless my country saidI'm a hillbilly.I'm not like a countryside but now there's not here.I just, I just can't even be still while this is going on.This is rock and roll wireless my countryside
70 yr old boomer here, what a voice she's got and what a great track!
That's Toni Smith singing ! Underrated for her time.
Tom Browne is an ordinary guy...
Lol, definitely a flashback to my childhood.
1979, eh?
Watching you having joy listening to "Funkin' For Jamaica" makes this a good video to watch.
I remember going out on the weekend and getting up to dance when the DJ played this one, Angela.
45 years later and I still want to get up and dance.
The killer bass on this …. Belter of a choon funk at its best 👌👌👌
Pure Funk
This song was the jam back in the day back in the early 80s, and it was being heard over in Germany in 1982!!! This song will NEVER go out of style, and it is a classic.. NYC classic, world classic. There is a documentary online that Tom Browne did back a few years ago, I will post it here... ruclips.net/video/y_5iCs20VMg/видео.htmlsi=fWPe4LBwqR-F3mK0 The piano player went on to be a successful jazz pianist, and a few of the others survive but most of them have passed, including Toni.
Nothing else like a Jamaican block party jamming out to smooth vocals and the horns and base along with percussion back up. Tom Brown Funking for Jamaica was the jam back in 1979. Angela said it right family reunions, block parties or graduation from middle school the DK never could go wrong with this jam 🎼🎶🎙️🎧
For those that aren't aware, they're Funkin' for Jamaica Queens. Where Tom's from.
I was living in Alabama and in college when this came out I thought this song was about Jamaica the island. But I was quickly corrected that it's Jamaica Queens NYC. I have never heard of Jamaica in New York before
This cut was inescapable in the summer of 1980.! R.I.P. Tonni Smith & Bernard Wright.❤
I definitely remember this from the summer of 1980!! Cruising at night with the radio blasting with this song and other jams from that summer!!😊
Jamaica funk that's what it is. Classic.
Gotta reactive to Tom brownes "Thighs high, (grip your hips and move)"
This is a funky and groovy tune! It has s lot of musical elements that make it unique and 🔥 fire! The lady singing whose name I don't know has a magnificent voice, and is obviously also very beautiful! That's my 2 cents! Have a good one!
this was my jam freshman year of high school! school bus with the boom box. yup!
i was a dj i nBbrooklyn when this came out. ( The Kenny Disco System) . Hanks Club, Disco 604/ any body out there remember those
?) the bass, the vocals. had me entranced. the crowds. you couldnt beat it
Great pick
If you watch the video you'll notice that that is a 16-year-old Bernard wright play the piano / keyboard Bass and beside him it's Marcus Mullerr at 17 years old playing the guitar. Tony Smith on vocals. RIP to Bernard Wright because he was a child prodigy and
I used to love blasting this somg.... thanks Angela
This song is a Ode to Jamaica and Jamaica Queens. Members: Marcus Miller, Toni Smith, Tom Browne, Bernard Wright just to name a few.
Dave Grusin on the ivory. All great musicians.
Rip Toni Smith. Great throw back and a shout out to a band that played instruments...
Hey Tell me why I have heard him before 1979 !! are you kidding what!! It moves my soul!!!??
Serious party train 🎉🎉🎉
This song is you ! .... ah good vibes
Another song from this time period where the artist credited isn't the singer is "Stuff Like That" from 1978 by Quincy Jones.
Chaka Khan said she wondered if she recorded it. she said the vocals were so much like hers.. straight banger nonetheless
this is a grest song for dancing to i love to see your raction to average whit band lets go round again another great dance tune so glad you played this one thanks mike from england love your channel
Jamaica Queens
Looks like Tom Browne's "Funkin' For Jamaica" got Miss Angela on some (how shall I say?), on some "extra goodness" and I am not mad at it, lol 😮👏🏾
Yup, Angela brought the cookout to Dayone Reacts. 🖤
“I feel it inside my soul, let it get into you”
Not my favorite song but you are so enjoyable. Thank you again.💛
This played at a many 80s parties.
❤👍
You have to do their other song, thighs high!! Awesome song & you will be hooked by the funk, but shocked at the lyrics!! Believe this song came out in the early 80's Jammed this at the Roller skating rink.
“Funk” is just a four-letter word for “fun”! 😊
🤩😍🥰 Very groovy!
This is a good funky number. great backing-Colin Ward
Try the best hype man in the 70s by listening to Kool & The Gang's Jungle Boogie.
Love seeing Angela react to some blackety black music. ✊🏾❤️🖤💚✊🏾
WHY the rascist cmment ? i dont comon here and brag about white music .I just like music not the color
@@theodoreritola7641 Didn’t mean to offend but you _don’t_ have to brag about white music bc Angela reacts to white music 90% of the time. Nothing wrong with that! It was just a refreshing change of pace to hear a classic that’s synonymous with the African-American culture. “Funkin’ For Jamaica” isn’t some safe, crossover composition from a black musician. It is, as some of us joke, “blackety black”. And as you saw by Angela’s reaction, even she understood the fond nostalgia for Tom Browne’s signature tune. ✌🏽
I KNOW and im sorry have a grat day
Yessssssssssss
Aey 4me as long tha 🎵 is BANGING meaning she duz her segments n get busy wit it! BUT as far tha FUNK is concerned Angela hasn't EVEN tipped tha iceberg yet!! But mabey if she tha Top 5 of how ever many days she posts a wk she eventually catch up 😉 I ❤️ it that she luvs it n get in to it! Be KOOL I she had a few of her gurls on wit her n they move tha desk n get their Boogie on n then Rate tha 🎵 1-10 🤔😉👊🏾
Banger 👌
For 30 years I thought it was about the country Jamaica not thr district in new York.
No, no, no!?
You Need 12” Woofers or 15” subwoofers to really deliver this song!
When that bass hits you in the chest you’ll know what I mean. That’s how this song needs to be delivered.
@dayone if you like her voice. Listen to Side Effect - Always There song and The Blackbyrds Happy Music. Would love to see your reaction on these two.
Toni smith Co Wrote that song
I'm a hillbilly.I'm not like a countryside but now there's not here.I just, I just can't even be still while this is going on.This is rock and roll wireless my country saidI'm a hillbilly.I'm not like a countryside but now there's not here.I just, I just can't even be still while this is going on.This is rock and roll wireless my countryside
I believe Angela was works for Victoria because she's somethiconsumer.Super sexy super model super super supermodel.Super sexy i'm on the side son
So many people thought this was Chaka Khan after first hearing this, even Chaka said..... when did I record this....😂
I don’t think so but respect your opinion, nonetheless great voice
She sounds like Chaka Khan
She sounds a lot like Chaka Khan
Wanted a true first time reaction . Thats the point . If you already seen it , its not a reaction. 👎
Sista this is what EVERY other wishes they had........... Black music
FBA music