Michael Speaks - Whatever You Need

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Michael Speaks, originally from Charlotte North Carolina, had an impressive multi-octave voice. Speaks released his first album No Equal in 1995, and a second album, Praise At Your Own Risk in 2000. He has worked with Adina Howard, Sa-Deuce, Trinity-5-7, and Mary Mary during the 1990s and 2000s.

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  • @nombulelosithole4202
    @nombulelosithole4202 6 місяців тому +152

    If you are here in 2024 please give this a like...this is my old time favorite...aahhhh man

    • @charmainelubinda4388
      @charmainelubinda4388 6 місяців тому +2

      Am here .I miss those beautiful days

    • @lawwiemrapper2822
      @lawwiemrapper2822 5 місяців тому

      I'm here, wow

    • @scoops012
      @scoops012 4 місяці тому +1

      I’m here, in September of 2024.. at 26 years old. I’ve known of this song since I graduated middle school (2013) ;
      Thanks for this ‘Jem’ Momma and for dedicating it to me for 26 years. I would not be (particularly of many things including knowing of Michael Speaks) if Not for you.

    • @mbalizulu6181
      @mbalizulu6181 3 місяці тому +1

      Here now on full blast singing along October 2024

    • @edithmpholegoale849
      @edithmpholegoale849 3 місяці тому

      08Nov24 ❤

  • @busisiwedladla9354
    @busisiwedladla9354 2 роки тому +174

    South Africans listening to this song in 2023 let’s mark the register here.❤️

    • @PNZ09
      @PNZ09 11 місяців тому +7

      2024 Dali ❤😂

    • @fezilendlovu3805
      @fezilendlovu3805 11 місяців тому +4

      2024

    • @mbalizulu6181
      @mbalizulu6181 11 місяців тому +3

      2024 rite now❤

    • @personone6251
      @personone6251 10 місяців тому +2

      Yes Busisiwe, from Cape Town South Africa 2024 and still listening. 48 years old now and still listening. Thank God for this beautiful music in my young days 🙏😀

    • @chantellejuan2660
      @chantellejuan2660 8 місяців тому

      2024 baby and still trying to sing along😊

  • @bonganidyosiba
    @bonganidyosiba 5 місяців тому +58

    It was in 1996 when I first heard this song, till today it rocks. Who's still listening in 2024?

    • @brendakabanda2181
      @brendakabanda2181 2 місяці тому

      I first heard it in 1999. I fell in love with it straight away.

  • @fezilendlovu3805
    @fezilendlovu3805 11 місяців тому +32

    Whoever gave this guy a chance so sing * thank you 🎉*

  • @madameketcha3899
    @madameketcha3899 8 років тому +411

    My boy, Speaks; is still around and well everyone. Praise God! He never stops working. I'm one of his background singers too. Peace 'n Blessings to you all.

    • @jaylenny23
      @jaylenny23 8 років тому +12

      Continued blessings to Michael Speaks as well as yourself.

    • @mandisambhele6048
      @mandisambhele6048 8 років тому +36

      How I wish he could visit South Africa!!! I'm not a night person or a concert typa person but for him I can and I would. Please ask him to organise a concert in S.A specifically Durban. Mmmhhh I love this song and him 😍😍😍😍

    • @madameketcha3899
      @madameketcha3899 8 років тому +15

      He's been there, but it's been many years. No worries. I'm always encouraging him to go abroad again. His voice, and energy are phenomenal. Stay blessed! 🤗

    • @madameketcha3899
      @madameketcha3899 8 років тому +20

      Hey, everyone
      Please respond as much as possible. I will show him how he's still truly missed. Let's get more music, right? Thank You.

    • @terrirobinson2218
      @terrirobinson2218 8 років тому +7

      Madame Ketcha...please let Michael know that we miss hearing him sing!!! He HAS fans!!! Let him know we would be happy with a wonderful single....just ONE more!!! 🙌🏿

  • @JacquelynePriester
    @JacquelynePriester 2 місяці тому +8

    I was 15, now 44 still listening to this music in 2024.😊

  • @phillipshawnmakofane8060
    @phillipshawnmakofane8060 5 років тому +215

    i was 16, now im 41 still getting smashed by this in 2019.who's with me all over the world?im right here in sandton ,johannesburg,SOUTH AFRICA

    • @kamoya8
      @kamoya8 4 роки тому +4

      I’m also in Sandton. I was 16 and now I’m 40! Used to sing this word for word!!

    • @johnwick768
      @johnwick768 4 роки тому +5

      Yeh I'm in kZn

    • @lefatsiane2376
      @lefatsiane2376 4 роки тому +4

      this boy made wave thru our culture, beuty contest, though was difficult to understand the lyrics but resonates with us so much and still does today, from Alberton, South Africa Love Mr Speaks

    • @dablakmark8
      @dablakmark8 3 роки тому +5

      amazing song and its still beats that women carrey

    • @chrismlambo9803
      @chrismlambo9803 3 роки тому +1

      I'm 41 too and still going with this best song

  • @moketemokhati8330
    @moketemokhati8330 Рік тому +68

    I remember him in South Africa visiting music programme called Studio Mix. They thought that high note was artificial, then he proved them wrong he sung it🔥

  • @lesleymuller7008
    @lesleymuller7008 9 місяців тому +28

    2024 still listening and loving it.. Big memories

  • @siyandazulu5558
    @siyandazulu5558 4 роки тому +64

    endless love from South Africa. your music touched my soul and heart.

    • @mollychettiar
      @mollychettiar 2 роки тому +3

      This is my go to song whenever my heart is broken. When I lost my parents and now.

    • @tosmmurape7555
      @tosmmurape7555 2 роки тому

      I still love him till today his music has soul and vavavoom

    • @tosmmurape7555
      @tosmmurape7555 2 роки тому

      First I heard his voice I fall in love with it, I started wearing same jumpsuites, even as a Virgin then I looked awesome in them till I saw alliyha in one of them I gone crazy 🤪

    • @tosmmurape7555
      @tosmmurape7555 2 роки тому

      My best 1995 to 2000

  • @Nkokorosh
    @Nkokorosh 3 роки тому +50

    This man is so underrated and his music is life thank you for the fond memories all the way from Soweto South Africa 🇿🇦 currently residing in Long Island NY 🇺🇸

  • @kwesigroves6209
    @kwesigroves6209 7 років тому +125

    This cassette tape stayed in my cars tape deck in 1995!! I played it until the tape popped.. 😂His vocal range is spectacular..👊🏾

  • @wiltonkock
    @wiltonkock 7 років тому +16

    Every time this song used to come on TV in the 90's, I used to run towards the TV to put it louder and sing along. I was just a little boy... I miss those days.

    • @leratoramoroka5236
      @leratoramoroka5236 6 місяців тому

      No experience is unique. Clearly we all share the same memory

  • @thandiwetmoyo7465
    @thandiwetmoyo7465 4 роки тому +50

    90s rnb remains unmatched ✨🙆🏾‍♀️

  • @yolandazamisa8690
    @yolandazamisa8690 4 роки тому +55

    When I lost my dad.. this song 😢❣️ this song helped me get through that very very dark period of my life.. I felt he wrote it for me. I found it very personal and touching. Thank you Michael Speaks ❣️❣️ you forever have a fan and supporter in me. All the way from 🇿🇦

    • @michaelspeaks4398
      @michaelspeaks4398 3 роки тому +4

      Praise God, You are welcome. I'm blessed to know it touched you..

    • @Nickster7
      @Nickster7 3 роки тому +2

      🇿🇦

    • @TheVelvetGlove
      @TheVelvetGlove 2 роки тому +2

      Know that everything happens for a reason & keep the faith❤

    • @sibongilendabandaba8941
      @sibongilendabandaba8941 Рік тому +1

      I can relate to this song too. Thank you Michael Speaks ,also love this song too and all the way from South Africa 💖

    • @clkelly6clk
      @clkelly6clk 11 місяців тому

      @@michaelspeaks4398 I too felt like you wrote this song exactly for me. My dad passed in March of 1996 and this song just touches so deeply. You have an amazing instrument and thank you so much for sharing your gift with us🥰

  • @jaylenny23
    @jaylenny23 8 років тому +90

    I still love this song 21yrs later :)

  • @22soulacademy
    @22soulacademy Місяць тому +2

    Watching this to close off 2024❤

  • @TREDAMAYOR
    @TREDAMAYOR 8 років тому +114

    One of the most amazing voices ever!!!

    • @tyronnfields8009
      @tyronnfields8009 8 років тому +5

      Wow..I agree

    • @jaylenny23
      @jaylenny23 8 років тому +4

      Yes!

    • @roshawnabridges99
      @roshawnabridges99 7 років тому +1

      I've searched for this song since 1995 oh my goodness beautiful... I used to listen while driving to and from work when I was working in Disney in Orlando... Brings tears to my eyes OMG finally...

    • @charlinda_is_her_2058
      @charlinda_is_her_2058 5 років тому +2

      Man this song? His voice? Took my spirit on an emotional rollercoaster😭Amen to God given talent

    • @wazanami
      @wazanami 5 років тому +1

      No dispute about that ......and the guy was also a boxer !!!

  • @trishadams7250
    @trishadams7250 7 місяців тому +5

    This song is a classic.. When this song plays it's Sunday somewhere in South Africa lol..💜

  • @evangelistmarleneforiest5346
    @evangelistmarleneforiest5346 Рік тому +9

    Michael Speaks will always have a place in my heart we grew up together in Benton Harbor MI, in the same church. His mom was a anointed women of GOD and she can preach. Love you my brother keep giving GOD THE GLORY

    • @mphomohlala8
      @mphomohlala8 2 місяці тому

      Am south african still listening to him in 2024

  • @crissy2420
    @crissy2420 8 місяців тому +4

    Jesus Christ I thought I made this song up in my head!! I finally found it!!! Been looking for years!!

  • @oyisambola
    @oyisambola Рік тому +6

    2023 and this still hits the same. Timeless music, timeless message 💕

  • @preciatemolokele1149
    @preciatemolokele1149 4 роки тому +48

    Tell me what ever you need Micheal speaks, this is what we call Soul & RNB still listening to this song this April 2020

  • @andrenajones767
    @andrenajones767 Рік тому +2

    I was 13 when this song came out, and I loved it then and still do.

  • @roclee8138
    @roclee8138 5 років тому +9

    I remember when this song came out. My cousin had just died. He was 20. I was 12. And every time I hear this song I can't fight back the tears.

  • @GRYL180
    @GRYL180 5 років тому +22

    "Love isn't love until you've given it away"

  • @dorenecollier8676
    @dorenecollier8676 11 місяців тому +5

    Michael Speaks sound so much like John P. Kee the world slept on his beautiful voice. Thank you for persevering. I’m blessed by your gift of song.

  • @wandandungwane6282
    @wandandungwane6282 Рік тому +6

    Still my jam in 2024🔥🔥🔥

  • @briankhonto4310
    @briankhonto4310 12 років тому +16

    Grew up listening to this brother,I actually met the love of my life while this song was playing in the background.Thank you Mike.

  • @Warrioress.Cherokee.Sistah.
    @Warrioress.Cherokee.Sistah. Місяць тому

    Still listening to this beautiful song in 2025. So much love I want to cry tears of joy and dance before the Lord. ❤

    • @JonathonSeronne
      @JonathonSeronne Місяць тому

      Me too hey...can't get enough of the music video...watching it now❤❤❤

  • @michellewarmick1496
    @michellewarmick1496 6 років тому +32

    This was jam back in the day. I still have this CD in my car.👏👏👏
    Micheal is definitely underrated

  • @calvinanderson480
    @calvinanderson480 4 роки тому +7

    Still amazing in 2020. Its 2:56am and im up. Reminds of my high school days when both my parents were still alive, trump was just a failed restate developer, no coronavirus and all was well with the world. I miss those times.

  • @Mirendahm
    @Mirendahm 4 роки тому +9

    This mans voice ! Take me to church sir

  • @reubengold1327
    @reubengold1327 4 роки тому +9

    2020 lockdown who is still listening to this CLASSIC? LOVE IT!

  • @zinhleking9404
    @zinhleking9404 10 років тому +44

    OMG!!! Been looking for this song for years! I love UA-cam

  • @shwapharanks6319
    @shwapharanks6319 9 років тому +65

    this guy is rocking and I know this song since I was nine years 1994 and now I,m 31 in zulu we call it eyngasoze zabuna

  • @sfisokanene3572
    @sfisokanene3572 10 років тому +46

    This particular song takes me back to my happy memories of high school days. My heart beats so fast every time i play this song

    • @tyronnfields7945
      @tyronnfields7945 4 роки тому

      (44 now) Class of 1995...I had this on cassette and becuz I remember the last song was Jesus is real played on my Walkman cassette player.......lol

    • @akon9819
      @akon9819 2 роки тому

      Itsho ngaphakati ?

  • @lungienyawose4479
    @lungienyawose4479 7 місяців тому +3

    Am 44 years but his song has been my favourite since I was a teen in High school❤❤

  • @mpholezothi6401
    @mpholezothi6401 Місяць тому

    Gosh. He gives me goosebumps! 🥰 Thats how phenomenal he is.. 💯..
    Its 31 December 2024 i woke up singing this song and i came straight here! #Bless his voice ❤️💞

  • @hotgusta
    @hotgusta 6 місяців тому +1

    2024 and this song still brings life to me when I'm down

  • @rikkidgermano9640
    @rikkidgermano9640 4 роки тому +11

    Before listening to him, I thought I heard great singers but to this day, I have yet to hear another singer who can showcase his full vocal range like him on one song.

  • @galeedfenton346
    @galeedfenton346 3 роки тому +11

    OMG i remember the first time i heard this still goose bumps for me

  • @ceejayjdh
    @ceejayjdh 5 років тому +17

    This men has been made by the heavens above, the Holy Spirit,Gods love ,the blessing ,the talent, u can’t deny the happiness in his eyes when he is singing that song, he is entwined with the song, never again will there ever be music like this, the 90s can never be replaced, thank you Speaks and thank you God for blessing us with such talent and allowing us to witness such a beautiful voice 🙏🏽

  • @tholamthembu1977
    @tholamthembu1977 4 роки тому +3

    Wow stil the best RnB 💃💃💃I was 12 than now I am 39yrs but I am stil enjoying this song

  • @mduduzinhlapo8919
    @mduduzinhlapo8919 5 років тому +23

    Still here 2019. Some things never die.

  • @christopherhughes721
    @christopherhughes721 7 років тому +29

    Still my favorite song...this man can sing.., God bless you , my brother...

    • @martinburton8946
      @martinburton8946 7 років тому

      Hi wonderful song. Just learn how to do this. Talk to you soon God bless

  • @akon9819
    @akon9819 2 роки тому +13

    AFTER SO MANY YEARS.....STILLNIN LOVE WITH THIS SONG ..... MUCH LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦❤

  • @elizabethrwestmorelandbail6982

    We need HIS VOICE TODAY to much going in this world... 1995 was good year still listing to song til this day in 2023. Bring back so many memories I had to send it to my brother

  • @allistersmith7680
    @allistersmith7680 4 роки тому +9

    20 years later and I just love this song to bits.. You go Micheal
    . Just played it today for my wifey

  • @eltgao1714
    @eltgao1714 4 роки тому +12

    I finally found this song again😀...use to sing this song when I was young...Great song

  • @goldenchild5324
    @goldenchild5324 3 роки тому +10

    January 7, 2022 and this song brings back so many warm and fuzzy feelings. I'm transported back to being a teenager when love was so simple and pure. This will forever be one of my faves. Pray all is well, Michael. ❤

  • @Da1DaOnlyStr8
    @Da1DaOnlyStr8 15 років тому +12

    I love this song! This was from my era...he killed it!

    • @raymondmabe6162
      @raymondmabe6162 6 років тому +2

      Nice ballad what's there not to like bring old school back

  • @samoramzalazala8751
    @samoramzalazala8751 4 роки тому +7

    I'm 38, from my very young age, this song humbles and make me speechless. Even his energy is just amazing.... Bless him and his crew

  • @KofiAtakoraAfriyie
    @KofiAtakoraAfriyie 2 дні тому

    Here in 2025 and this still sounds amazing. Shame it's not on spotify. 😢

  • @bfreighted7981
    @bfreighted7981 Рік тому +3

    2023 and this song still gives me strength.

  • @khanyasingh8313
    @khanyasingh8313 4 роки тому +9

    Insane vocals!!

  • @fazemulenga1673
    @fazemulenga1673 6 місяців тому +1

    Speaks....2024 loving this.

  • @cattmcclendon
    @cattmcclendon 12 років тому +13

    Haven't heard this in years! Was always a favorite, and STILL gives me the chills when I hear it. Incredible voice!

    • @neolekoloane5357
      @neolekoloane5357 3 роки тому

      From 1995 to now,I still enjoy this song very much

  • @jaylensledge8517
    @jaylensledge8517 8 років тому +10

    Michael speaks what a amazing voice needs to make a comeback.

    • @fullplates
      @fullplates 2 роки тому

      He is around and is mostly singing in church. Look him up.

  • @imonosi1188
    @imonosi1188 2 роки тому

    Flip…God has a way of being amazing…it’s well past midnight 5th of August.
    My father passed away January 3rd 2022..this song (the chorus part only) came to mind because it felt like a Sunday song..
    Now when going thru comments I see it’s more than just a Sunday song..like any song it carries a message.
    Miss that man…as strict as he was I miss him.

  • @thayes2560
    @thayes2560 9 років тому +5

    I have this album from 1995 and play it up to this day. I fell in love with it then and still do. Where is Michael now?

  • @vimbainyakudya8489
    @vimbainyakudya8489 6 місяців тому +8

    Who's listening in 2024

  • @bontlebridget
    @bontlebridget 11 місяців тому +1

    They dont makes songs like these anymore. I was 5 when this song was released, my dad loved to play this song back then 😊

  • @lorinerjoyce2035
    @lorinerjoyce2035 5 років тому +10

    I loved this song it makes me feel like a kid all over again only this is I with my dad was here rip daddy

    • @FlipStar26
      @FlipStar26 4 роки тому

      Loriner Joyce 🙏🏾

  • @NigelIstain
    @NigelIstain Рік тому +2

    This is a wonderful RNB song

  • @makhoDutch
    @makhoDutch 2 роки тому +1

    I was kid and used to look forward to studio mix to hear this song and also bop TV music

  • @TyShawWholeWoman
    @TyShawWholeWoman 2 місяці тому

    2024 and I’ve been listening to this song since 1995. Still a fav

  • @alfonsomathupi5283
    @alfonsomathupi5283 8 років тому +26

    yoh... this dude can play with his voice damn so beautiful,soulful sounds

  • @EmarenchaBotha
    @EmarenchaBotha 3 місяці тому

    I still😢want to get an artist playing with his notes and lyrics like this❤well done Michael Speaks best then,still the best now we'd more teachers like you

  • @mokhwibitxwane
    @mokhwibitxwane 5 років тому +6

    I've been searching for this song. God thank you

  • @Ziyshaunna
    @Ziyshaunna 5 років тому +15

    Still listening in 2019! I love this song!

    • @tyronnfields7945
      @tyronnfields7945 3 роки тому

      Listening 2021....I love the guitar version better the acoustic give it that cherry on top....

  • @deonchapwanya4585
    @deonchapwanya4585 4 роки тому +8

    Never gets old.... Still listening in 2020. ❤️

  • @khanyasingh8313
    @khanyasingh8313 4 роки тому +4

    This song was repeated in FULL volume at home when I was a kid!! It's still a beauty ❤❤❤

  • @Antfrom330
    @Antfrom330 2 роки тому +3

    Who’s still listening in October 2022?? ❤️🌊

  • @ladyjpeter491
    @ladyjpeter491 8 місяців тому +1

    This song still gets me in tears to this day and let’s not forget the man’s vocals

  • @khanyisilengwenya2530
    @khanyisilengwenya2530 4 роки тому +9

    I love this song 😭. Michael Speaks.. this dude can sing

  • @thehorizon9103
    @thehorizon9103 11 років тому +25

    When music came from the heart and touched another heart. Michael says
    "wherever you are, I'll be right there for you even thou u not mine. I'm willing to help u through....and I will love u for the rest of your life..." Gone are the days when love really existed. I will love this song till next lifetime. For myself this is My Perfect song...

  • @pearlmnywele9728
    @pearlmnywele9728 7 років тому +15

    One of the best songs ever :)

  • @MsBatafly
    @MsBatafly 4 роки тому +7

    I mean❤️❤️❤️🗣️🗣️ vocals galore 😘 something about this song, warms my heart😭

  • @nhlanhlongeleza4240
    @nhlanhlongeleza4240 6 років тому +9

    What a performance! It's still powerful today 🙌. (2018)

  • @staceyalexander894
    @staceyalexander894 2 роки тому +2

    2022 and we still here listening to one of the best love songs ever 🥺❤

  • @shaosgood108
    @shaosgood108 6 років тому +12

    I have tried for years that note in "life" and "me" to no avail. I give you your props man and I'm a saprano 😀

  • @tamiasihlahla3540
    @tamiasihlahla3540 2 роки тому +1

    Me and my dad used to listen to this song when he took me to school now I'm reflecting and he's really gone hey💔

  • @vaughanmckenna5553
    @vaughanmckenna5553 2 роки тому +4

    Just…. WOW! I hadn’t heard this in years! Very Powerful voice! We need his voice today!

  • @babidiva8050
    @babidiva8050 5 років тому +1

    @Michael it is because of this song I am the woman I am today. A survivor and I give glory that on the day I found this tape while walking down the street God re opened my heart after losing someone close to me. I shared this song with the friend who helped me through those dark days and who would later become my sons father and you SHOULD KNOW.. it is this song that kept me going the day I watched him die. My daughter played it over and over and said mom you said it always made you feel closer to God. one song saved my soul so many times. Thank you.

    • @babidiva8050
      @babidiva8050 8 місяців тому

      2 black I did it. The last one graduated last week. I hope you look down and you're proud of them. I did my best and I hope that I honored you. I gave it all I had.. she graduated with honors and heading to law school. I can let go now rest easy.

  • @jayxtacee5695
    @jayxtacee5695 4 роки тому +4

    This song and his performance and voice stuck in my head since 1995

  • @simozikalala7474
    @simozikalala7474 6 років тому +12

    My first single CD imported early 90s still the best song in my life

  • @xolisanibolsiki8189
    @xolisanibolsiki8189 2 місяці тому

    This song kept on playing in my mind this morning ,mind you I didn't even know the artist I searched for the title of it , little did I knew it was going to remind me of my Dad whom I lost 5years ago , dam I miss that man😢

  • @mphendulomadikane8104
    @mphendulomadikane8104 11 років тому +4

    Ooh my Word some people cant be replaced from a deep voice to a high note... Pure singer

  • @siphongwenya237
    @siphongwenya237 5 років тому +3

    Thanks yu tube I've been looking for this song a long time with no joy.

  • @maggiemarema4704
    @maggiemarema4704 10 років тому +5

    I love this song, it reminds of my teenage years...

  • @dorianacosta9870
    @dorianacosta9870 6 років тому +6

    One of the coolest cats in the alley, One of the best Vocalist ever !!! Holla at ur boy Acostalino L.E.S in the building.

  • @mikeester360
    @mikeester360 8 років тому +12

    love this song. when ballads were ballads. real music

  • @charliephiri2493
    @charliephiri2493 8 років тому +9

    What a song, what a voice!

  • @kwenzokuhlekhuzwayo9912
    @kwenzokuhlekhuzwayo9912 4 роки тому +5

    Our brother sings his heart out.

  • @RussellAthletics
    @RussellAthletics 13 років тому +6

    One of my favorite 90's artist. I love this song the first time I heard it. So powerful.

  • @ladicarcyn31
    @ladicarcyn31 6 років тому +4

    I love this song! What a classic quiet storm! Sing it Mr Speaks!💜💜💜

  • @luchwayitomenziwa2787
    @luchwayitomenziwa2787 8 років тому +14

    This song heals my soul

  • @garysadan7369
    @garysadan7369 2 роки тому +2

    This song reminds me of my younger days.... What beautiful memories and what a great artist

  • @loopstreet
    @loopstreet 13 років тому +4

    Still one of my favorites!
    It was great speaking with you today, Mike.
    I feel uplifted and blessed! God is always good. Stay in touch, bro! One Love.