𝕭𝕃𝔸𝕂ℍ𝔸𝕌𝕊 𝕃𝕃ℂ

𝟙𝟡𝟡𝟝. 𝔹𝕃𝔸ℂ𝕂 𝕄𝔼ℕ 𝕌ℕ𝕀𝕋𝔼𝔻. “𝕌 𝕎𝕀𝕃𝕃 𝕂ℕ𝕆𝕎.” ✊🏿

There was a moment when some of the most recognizable voices in #R&B stood on one stage as Black Men United at the American Music Awards.

Aaron Hall, After 7, Al B. Sure!, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Christopher Williams, D.R.S., D’Angelo, Damion Hall, El DeBarge, Gerald LeVert, H-Town, Intro, Joe, Keith Sweat, Lil’ Joe of The Rude Boys, Portrait, Silk, Stokley Williams of Mint Condition, Tevin Campbell, Raphael Saadiq and D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Usher, and others. Lenny Kravitz lending guitar to the recording.

And behind the song was a young #D’Angelo, who co-wrote and produced what would become one of the defining R&B collaborations of the ’90s.

No competition. No egos. Just Black men, Black voices and #Blackexcellence standing together.

We really witnessed an ERA. 🥀

🎶 Black Men United, “U Will Know”
📺 22nd Annual #AmericanMusicAwards #1995
🎬 Jason’sLyricSoundtrack