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.
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.
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 ❤
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!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
This should be a case study on how to produce a masterful live performance. No props, antics, theatrics, auto tune, voice overs, etc. Just pure, raw, organic, authentic, sincere, effortless, soul touching, talent. Bravo Maxwell and team 👏🏾
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 .........
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.
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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Its so sad that todays artists dont have this sound anymore our erra the 90s was the sexiest erra in R&B we had maxwell ..groove theory..Changing faces..Envouge..JOE..Brian Mcknight...Brownstone..Dru hill..Loose ends..brand new heavies..Soul to soul..freddie jackson...brandy..toni braxton..the radio was on 🔥..back in the days..now its just sad very disappointed in todays artists ..got us going back to these videos to reminisce. 😢😢😢
4:03 this part here had me floating what a sweet melody . My parents been playing Maxwell since I was a baby and I love his music especially his live performances beautiful. Role model for sure❤
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!
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.....
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.
This is how spent my life with the music. In the morning, I got something to do. Clean up or whatever put on something self romantic. If that's how you feel, you put on something. I do not engage in ignorance.I rather stay to myself.That's my life❤
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 💕💖
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.
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!!
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. 😘😘😘😍😍😍💜💜💜
It's October 2024, and I just saw him in concert at Prudential Center, Newark!!!! 'Screaming rn'😄😄☺️🤭 Still fine Still an amazing vocalist So humble Sexy dancer .....aaaaahhhh..............
You know a song can tell how you feel when you wake up. Especially when you're in a relationship, you feel warm inside you have a :) Yes, nothing in the world. Can break your soul❤👸🏽🙏🏻🌹
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!
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. 🌹♥️🌸🌺♠️🌷
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.
I'm a grown-ass man. And this song is one of the sexiest songs that has ever been created in humankind.
I agree 💯
PeriodT
Artists who perform their songs even better live than they do in the recording are truly the best.
Well said👏
I’ve said that for years
The incredibly sexy Maxwell .
Outstanding singer
Not sure this level of vocal ability will come around again. This was a DIFFERENT type of sauce.
I agree 💯!
Maxwell’s focused, and confident, soulful and masterfully delivers a sweet, gentle melody like no other!!!
Simply Beautiful Maxwell!😊
5 octaves ❤
Him, El Debarge + Robin Thicke have the slickest falsetto you've heard. 🔥
This man sings in cursive. Goatimus maximus
Perfect description of how poignant and defining his silk delivery of lyrics hit🎵
Goatimus Maximus 😂
@@cocovernon8394 yeah it's like velvet
@@gregorycampbell9386 His voice is smooth as silk.
Well said!
Who still looking at fine ass Maxwell in 11/2024?
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.
They knew we just miss it so bad I was in my 20s out of college
Now this is when BET was BET
When BET was Black
Yes!
@@whitesongs73 I prefer to use the term melanated since black means dead in law in the black law dictionary.
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.
Well said..
Perfect examples.
He's also has a mixture of Marvin Gaye in his Music.
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 ❤
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!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥
Now this is what BET should get BACK to...playing the heavies and the jazz....!
The Brand New Heavies?
@@owenhunt they’re dope too lol
I concur
@@owenhunt oju
We have been overtaken by autotune and mumble rappers...
I’m just now seeing this in 2024 for the 1st time.. what a vibe 🔥🔥
He’s incredible
Seen him in concert 6 times
Be 7 in October
Maxwell is a whole vibe.
And I’m a diehard Prince fan
What?!!😂😂😂 Where you been ? Enjoy it🔥🔥🔥
Maxwell!!!! Face, voice, body, personality...the entire package!!!!
Lol I’m not gay
But I can see it.
😂😂😂
I see why my mom was inlove with this man. I woulda been inlove too 😂😩😩
Nobody is recording, everyone dancing and appreciating the music. #borninthewrongera
This is how the club used to be
Everybody getting it in
Damn! This version is deadly-- so smooth and his vocals are so crystal.
Dude's vocal range is awesome. The band was tight as well.
Yeah that High Tenor is Somethin isn't it 😁
The name of the band on his albums I believe was called Sweat Back
This should be a case study on how to produce a masterful live performance. No props, antics, theatrics, auto tune, voice overs, etc. Just pure, raw, organic, authentic, sincere, effortless, soul touching, talent. Bravo Maxwell and team 👏🏾
ok i'm pregnant, congrats on your new baby, max 🥰
Absolutely love this version! Even Maxwell can't help but groove off his own shit.
Can you imagine Maxwell & GIVEON? OMG much love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️
Close your eyes and dance, just vibe with it, 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
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 .........
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.
Hahaha true that😅
Wow! The live version is even better than the recording! !!
Right!! On point!
Max always raised his live performances to the next level and beyond. Bad Band!
Who is listening to this in 2019? Me! I ❤ Maxwell!
MsTeachMe1 so true
@@delonflanagan1555
2020 & infinity
The best falsetto of all time!!!!
YES!💯
I was minding my own business listening to praise and worship music and then this...
Dude had the voice and the look.
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❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
4:40 the SMOOTHEST transition I have ever heard. Love Maxwell!♥️
You stole my comment! Was about to write this, verbatim. Smoothest transition I've ever heard!! This man is amazing
@@cnsummers4086 a pure singing machine with his gorgeous self…lawd❤️🔥💋
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.
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.
Yes!!!!!!
@@deesenuts8730 azzk vh
Maxwell 's voice is so beautiful, my favorite singer. And he's so cute.
Still handsome as a man.
you aint wrong
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.
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!
@@kayhill1895 not only super talented, shy and humble but absolutely gorgeous. Does he even know how fine he is? I love him❤️💋
The live version on BET back then still goes hard!!!
This performance is 🔥
🔥🔥🔥
Maxwell's music is timeless and goes deep into your soul!
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
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.
Frank Jones Prince better artist I think Maxwell’s vocals are better.
I think everybody hear his vocals are declining tell us something we don't KNOW!!!!!! PEOPLE sometimes!!!!!!!! SMH
@@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.
@@0812820 don’t forget Michael Jackson
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.
My God... he was my dream guy back in the 90s. All I wanted was someone like Maxwell... 🥰🥰
2019 still holding the reigns as the King sitting on the throne of neo soul.
Let's argue... Ain't no argument!
YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!! KING MAXWELL….Lawdy!!! Yasssss sir❤️
he was acxtually fine back in the day. Lovin the Basquit look
He's still fine
I agree looks better with hair
He's so beautiful
Extraordinary rare talent! I've been rocking with Maxwell since day one. He's a class act!
Yes so have I
He was so cute, still is. Love his voice.
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.
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
"Black and Beautiful", I hope you were also referring to yourself. 🖤🖤🖤
Stunning from a low beat to upto tempo
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.
What amazed me was his hiatus after the 3rd album. It was like sade taking a break.
I LOVE HIS VOICE PURE AND EVERLASTING AND THIS SONG I LISTEN TO WHEN IT RAINING IT TAKES ME THERE💖💋💋
Please tell em...smdh
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.
Yup the same mumbling over the Trap beat smh.
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
This man has such a Prince vibe...his falsetto, his dancing, his stage presence!
My! My! My! This song never gets old and this version is unbelievably delicious!
This performance still gives me goosebumps in 2025. Absolutely love this song
Its so sad that todays artists dont have this sound anymore our erra the 90s was the sexiest erra in R&B we had maxwell ..groove theory..Changing faces..Envouge..JOE..Brian Mcknight...Brownstone..Dru hill..Loose ends..brand new heavies..Soul to soul..freddie jackson...brandy..toni braxton..the radio was on 🔥..back in the days..now its just sad very disappointed in todays artists ..got us going back to these videos to reminisce. 😢😢😢
If you want to watch the whole evening it's called an evening with Maxwell on BET❤❤❤
Not only do you sing flawlessly but your Very Handsome too❤❤
This is when BET was the ish with their live performances 🔥🔥🔥
Couldn’t agree more. Have you seen the Craig David 7 Days live on BET?
This is when BET was blacked owned..now it's not
MAXWELL SINGS LIVE & SOUNDS SO GOOD ❤
omg look at him. This was the best album out of 1996 and beyond so fine
So true!
eric benet
also quite fine!!!
4:03 this part here had me floating what a sweet melody . My parents been playing Maxwell since I was a baby and I love his music especially his live performances beautiful. Role model for sure❤
Those old school side burns are off the chain MAX!!!
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!
My breath is definitely taken away...speechless! His performances live or not, he's straight dope!!! Miss the old BET!!
I miss the old bet too.
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.....
Ethel Stevens Love
Yes girl! I loved Planet Groove!! I wish they bring it back!
Yes.........
Omg i miss planet groove,video soul,and soul of vh1
he made this one song 10 min. now thats a legend
All I can say is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Maxwell and R. Kelly are the main solo male artists of the 90s that sound good on the record but sound better live on stage.
Still in luv with this man 23 years strong Baby!!!!!
Samesies!! 😄😊
Maxwells was the man back in the day.
How can someone be so smooth and yet underrated
The Real King of R&B
His best smoothest song period
Wow! I didn’t know he ever performed this version live until now.
Still clean & mean
1998-99 Maxwell was the illest
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.
He's a bad man that song takes you there in a place that's full of joy
Look at what he does at 9:11...dude touched his hair and made it smooth as hell LOL! The BEST!!!!
Ayyye
Straight up FIRE !!!!!!!
When Maxwell was the undisputed king.
I jumped off the diving pool of love 1st time, i saw this man. He is so special ❤❤
Lawd, i love me some Maxwell. This was sexy and cool at the same time.
This is how spent my life with the music.
In the morning, I got something to do. Clean up or whatever put on something self romantic.
If that's how you feel, you put on something. I do not engage in ignorance.I rather stay to myself.That's my life❤
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!
It just seems so easy for him.he hasn't received the acclaim he deserves. Luv this guy. One of the true great artists.
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 💕💖
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.
This MAN!!! I can watch this over and over. He is so good in a concert. So talented.😊🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💕❤️
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!!
When you can sing your song Slow and it still is the BOMB!! Maxwell is the Truth!!
He killed it!!!!!
Rachel's Place on BET. Classic.
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. 😘😘😘😍😍😍💜💜💜
It's October 2024, and I just saw him in concert at Prudential Center, Newark!!!!
'Screaming rn'😄😄☺️🤭
Still fine
Still an amazing vocalist
So humble
Sexy dancer
.....aaaaahhhh..............
WHO IS STILL JAMMING IN 2024 THIS MAN IS SO SMOOTH AND SEXY 👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️😎😎😎😎😎😎👀👀👀👀😎😎❤️❤️
You know a song can tell how you feel when you wake up.
Especially when you're in a relationship, you feel warm inside you have a :) Yes, nothing in the world. Can break your soul❤👸🏽🙏🏻🌹
Maxwell is one of the best/greatest....🐏🦀🎶🎶🎶🎶🌻🕺🐬
that look he gives at 3:44-3:49 i can't take it!!
Teishia H. Giiiiiirrrrllll🙈🙊
😩😩😩
Teishia H. I know!!
Seductive
😩😭💙 Girl yes
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!
Sumthin sumthin, if it feels good; I wore out this cassette, til the cops came knockin
맥스웰 줜나 좋아! most soulful guy!
Maxwell the guy from if he ask you to come home with him. You go 😆
The background singers did what had to be done.
Maxwell - the brand! Style and stardom at its best - 💪🏽 🎉💫🌟❤ - & what a vibe in that room!
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. 🌹♥️🌸🌺♠️🌷
That's a great song with soulful, mellow experience ❤
Oh lord jesus he is so beautiful I would have died if i was there live he is just so freaking talented and smooth 😭
This was so delicious❤
I miss wholesome sexiness. This is what he embodies. I know he must have been so nervous.
That first part! Yes!!!
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.
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.