He's talking about the guy who wrote it right now on the Joe Budden Podcast. Lol I had to come listen to it to remember how fire it is. Dude's name is Harold Lilly Jr.
I love the concept of this song! "Braid My Hair" is just a metaphor for the simpler and humble times in life when like get hectic! He want to stay grounded and going back home and having his girl braid his hair is the essence of that! Love it!
I agree with you!!! I wont say that I took those times in life for granted (because I didn't) but I definitely miss and reminisce on those times when I watch Music videos, TV shows or movies from that era and time . #Respect & #GoodDay
@@toreytownsend4705 for real. I agree 100% Its funny when ur young all you want to be is GROWN but when u get older and you see all that it comes with sometimes you can't help but long for those days when things were a little less complicated.
When I hear this song I literally break into tears. I think of being 7 years old when life was so easy. I would wake up in the morning and dance to this with my slippery socks on the kitchen floor with my grandma and younger brother.
Its crazy how when i listen to this song now that im older i realize how his vocals were waaaaaayy advanced for his age at 15 he was easily out singing grown men back then and dont get me started on his album listening to that was like taking a vocal masterclass lol. The run down on 2:34-2:36 and the slide down and back up at 3:44-3:46 crazy talent. #backwhentheyactuallydevelopedanartist
@Ousmane Barry lol I don't want huge pants back but I don't know why guys crunch up their lower body parts and every body can see. Very weird to see and it seems very uncomfortable.
This was a 16 year old singing his heart out like a grown man. DAMN DO YALL HEAR THOSE VOCALS?!?!? Those riffs are melting my soul 😌😏😍. Now that I'm older I noticed this is isn't just about getting his hair braided lol 😂. This song is sexy,freaky, and sensual WITHOUT being Vulgar and disrespectful (like most RnB today 😒). Mario's talents are undeniable wish he did more with his voice and career.
Sometimes I wish we could go back to the long t-shirt, baggy jean days. Back then music, you could really feel it. But these days it's all about turning up. I never thought that things would change this much
Here after the verzuz where he molly-whipped Omelon in the vocal and entertainment department…. He was only 16 with this tone???? Definitely slept on… Smdh
Saw Chris Brown's interview and learned that this is one of his favorite R&B songs. I hadn't heard it before, but I've always been a fan of Mario's music.
You people are haters! This Guy is a betrayed star. He isn't a renegade or a bad boy thats why he didn't stay famous or make it to the top and stay there. He is a great talent
Most people still don't really get what this song is about. I grew up with braids so I get it. Have you ever seen a black women braid hair? You are sitting there with your head between a women's legs. Your head is constantly brushing up against her vagina. This can be very erotic to a young boy.
Wait you sure not 03?I remember just a friend was the summer of 02 then c'mon(for like 2 weeks lol)then this came out early 03(though someone did comment to me this was his second song and not cmon)
u know let me tell u sumthing this is my favorite song by Mario it bring back so many memories.i grew up listening 2 mario and marques Houston and b2k love them all with all of my heart.
This is a classic. I was listening to this in my family friend’s car yesterday. I love the bass on this song. It’s so smooth and I can feel the bass line in my soul.
Chris Brown brought me here when he names his Top 5 Songs in his interview with Tank and J Valentine on the R & B Money Podcast. . .great song, thank you Breezy
I remember watching access granted when B.E.T was the old B.E.T and running in the living room when his videos came on 106 and park man I miss those days or when he was going to be a guest on 106 & Park B. E.T ain't never going to be the same good B.E.T times
Lawd he had them grown man vocals and was waaaay before his time Iove this Man work til this day I'm glad versus showing ppl auto tone from pure talent some ppl have it some don't he been had it ....... Mario keep making good music 🎶 🥰❤️🙌🏾💪🏾
Never thought back in the day a song about braiding hair could sound so good! But of course it did! Mario did his thing. I use to have this album when he was wearing that brown jacket lol 😂
So crazy he rockin them Jordan French Blue 7s @ :25 and here we are damn near 13 years later and they retro'd again....thats crazy man...feel like im gettin old lol
no matter how old I get this song will always give me that same vibe and good feeling I look for when I'm stressed or whatever ya know. this song will never get old and I ain't even got enough hair to braid lml
This song was so well written 🔥🔥🔥
I was just wondering who wrote thissss it’s perfect poetic
He's talking about the guy who wrote it right now on the Joe Budden Podcast. Lol I had to come listen to it to remember how fire it is. Dude's name is Harold Lilly Jr.
@@KALIxKIDxJX oh wow.... Dope👍🏽
Props to r Kelly first for giving that guy the idea from his 2000 song I wish
That pen ain’t no joke
I remember seeing the making of this video on Access Granted on BET
Me too
YES!! HAHAHA
Funkyjunkmail dang that's throwback i forgot abt access granted... when 106 n park was poppin lol
With Aj and Free.
Funkyjunkmail yasss the only one that matter... Free was everything... she got me into boots, stilettos, etc lol
Mario carries a strong healing and soothing power in his voice, and songs like this perfectly showcase that
FACTS
YES IS VOICE is so Unique
Yes 🙌🏽 correct
🎯 impeccable vocal arrangement
I love the concept of this song! "Braid My Hair" is just a metaphor for the simpler and humble times in life when like get hectic! He want to stay grounded and going back home and having his girl braid his hair is the essence of that! Love it!
Best Song 🎵 Of This Man's Career! 😭 made me know he a CROONER naturally
came here after the Versus..... damn Mario killed it
Yes yes...he did that!!
Factz
you ought to be ashamed this is not the best of his career. Like give a dis and a compliment at the same time type 'ish you did!!!
Let me love you?
I came here again after the verzuz last night …I just love him. 🥰 always have always will… give this man his flowers!
❤💯❤
blessed to have grew up to this type of music
velisha frazier _ how old you is
I know right
Indeed
Yeah I agree!
Yes! 😍
The most passionate song ever about getting your hair done lol I would've braided it lol those ad libs and harmonies were on point lol
I like this song
This is bringing back so much childhood memories when I would play his music for hours...
Boy do I miss those carefree days when life was so simple...
I agree with you!!! I wont say that I took those times in life for granted (because I didn't) but I definitely miss and reminisce on those times when I watch Music videos, TV shows or movies from that era and time . #Respect & #GoodDay
@@toreytownsend4705 for real. I agree 100% Its funny when ur young all you want to be is GROWN but when u get older and you see all that it comes with sometimes you can't help but long for those days when things were a little less complicated.
@@natzchocolatedippedchick9124 You are right about that!!!!
When I hear this song I literally break into tears. I think of being 7 years old when life was so easy. I would wake up in the morning and dance to this with my slippery socks on the kitchen floor with my grandma and younger brother.
I Agree
Its crazy how when i listen to this song now that im older i realize how his vocals were waaaaaayy advanced for his age at 15 he was easily out singing grown men back then and dont get me started on his album listening to that was like taking a vocal masterclass lol. The run down on 2:34-2:36 and the slide down and back up at 3:44-3:46 crazy talent. #backwhentheyactuallydevelopedanartist
Maurice Cooper extremely!
I saw him live during Scream Tour 3 and when he sang "Never" I was crying. He was getting it on that song.
And Aaliyah
True words you talking girl,, boy can really sick!!!!! And hes was so young
Right!
Back in dial up days when I waited for an hour downloading this song on Limewire.... #thestruggle
LMFAO WHY IS THIS SO FUNNY AND TRUE
+naeean omg I hated Limewire!
rnaefaletui or kazaa
Wooooow Limewire, man the days of coming home from school to watch music videos and download. Now I just turned dirty 30
Chris H. Oh yeah that was the good ole days!!!!
This song is SO soulful
❤
i miss this early 00's shit. Big ass clothes, dope ass beats...
Mark vangarD I wish these young guys today would wear clothes that are their actual size.
Ambers' Blessed what do u mean? Are the clothes too tight?
Mark vangarD lol yes. I can't get with the skinny jeans lol with big size 11 kicks.
soundcloud.com/mark-vanguard/they-dont-wanna-see-us-win
@Ousmane Barry lol I don't want huge pants back but I don't know why guys crunch up their lower body parts and every body can see. Very weird to see and it seems very uncomfortable.
This was a 16 year old singing his heart out like a grown man. DAMN DO YALL HEAR THOSE VOCALS?!?!? Those riffs are melting my soul 😌😏😍. Now that I'm older I noticed this is isn't just about getting his hair braided lol 😂. This song is sexy,freaky, and sensual WITHOUT being Vulgar and disrespectful (like most RnB today 😒). Mario's talents are undeniable wish he did more with his voice and career.
is there RnB today? O.o
Oleg Sborshchikov Yes check out Sammie Indigo and Im Him and other EP's he has out. You can find his other Ep's on Soundcloud or Amazon
Arena Samson qeeu ho c g dj od h
yeah I noticed the vocals were killing back then!!!
Arena Samson I enjoyed the song but I don't see where the freaky in the song is at. Pony by ginuwine Now that was freaky
Versus king!!!!! Timeless classic 👌
Mario destroyed Omarion in their Verzuz battle. Mario deserve his 💐
Here after the Versus Battle! He won for sure! Showing love all day!
He always had a special voice and this still a classic
Sometimes I wish we could go back to the long t-shirt, baggy jean days. Back then music, you could really feel it. But these days it's all about turning up. I never thought that things would change this much
Me neither it's mind blowing. Back in the days everyone had heart, everyone was chill, we had great music. And life was good
D-Jay Motivation So True
Back when men were men, and not competing with us woman on who pants tighter and who hair look better
ECKÕ unltd baggy clothes super high quality & music in '02 was the hype
Yesss😭😭😭💯💯💯💯
Mario was and is too underrated this song had mad skills at a young age
Mona Hi 👋 😘💕 lol. Love you 😘🤟
Mona. Hey 👋😊 lol ❤❤😢😢😊😊
Mario winning that Verzuz tonight. Can’t spell oMARIOn without Mario.
Wow😮
Facts 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
😮
My kids and I blew up this cd, loved every song!!!! CLASSIC!
Mario is mad underrated...
Mann do u hear me
Word 💯💯
Str8 up ! 😩💯💯💯
This is the song that made me a fan
Yasss!! #Facts
Here after the verzuz where he molly-whipped Omelon in the vocal and entertainment department…. He was only 16 with this tone???? Definitely slept on… Smdh
“It’s hard work & sometimes I just wanna go home” hits different coming from a kid🔥🔥🔥
Glad he shut down versez. He's always been a Beast since a kid❤️❤️
❤
He was so adorable back then and fine now!‼️😩😍😍
Mario had some of the best hits growing up it’s crazy how he’s not bigger than what he is now he’s better than half these artists out now 🔥💯
In fact I liked his music when he was younger better then I do now but that's a whole nother conversation..
Yes yes yes.
He did some grown man shut and went to take care of his mother
@@malikabdulaziz73 Period
I'm so happy verzuz happened I sadly forgot how much I loved this man ❤❤❤
Saw Chris Brown's interview and learned that this is one of his favorite R&B songs. I hadn't heard it before, but I've always been a fan of Mario's music.
His music bout to go UP after the Versuz
You people are haters! This Guy is a betrayed star. He isn't a renegade or a bad boy thats why he didn't stay famous or make it to the top and stay there. He is a great talent
George Webb most def bro bro
he doing movies and tv shows
Now who can make a song all about hair n make it sound this damn good...Mario that's who this was n still is my shit 💚💛💜
Most people still don't really get what this song is about. I grew up with braids so I get it. Have you ever seen a black women braid hair? You are sitting there with your head between a women's legs. Your head is constantly brushing up against her vagina. This can be very erotic to a young boy.
I remember when this dropped. Good times.
At 16 this was one of Mario's best songs. His vocals are on point and the creative use of lyrics make sexy and not vulgar. #90 R&B
😭this was 2000s Not 90s
Summer of 2002!!!
+LovelyKee Takes me back to high school! I think I was a freshman : )
Class of 02' whoop whoop
Wait you sure not 03?I remember just a friend was the summer of 02 then c'mon(for like 2 weeks lol)then this came out early 03(though someone did comment to me this was his second song and not cmon)
I was a fetus in 02
Yesssss!
Omg I miss these days.. Take me bac 🥺🥺
Take away the stress and drama in my life!! I love Mario's music!
The VOCALS on this 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾
i miss being a teenager in this era sometimes man.
This was the jam still listen to it ever year , I was rocking braids then
A classic song about Black love 🖤🖤🖤
My All Time Favorite Song 😍🔥😮💨 A CLASSIC‼️
Bruh I'm just going from song to song from my childhood
These memories fuckin me up 😢😂😂
ikr in the morn... Thx God 4UA-cam
me too
Chyna Green. me to
Me too man I miss my childhood so much
u know let me tell u sumthing this is my favorite song by Mario it bring back so many memories.i grew up listening 2 mario and marques Houston and b2k love them all with all of my heart.
2019 anyone else still listening😊
right here!
Hell yea‼❤❤ Meeee
Listen too the song when it first came out when I was 6 and still listen too it ima listen too this song for the rest of my life
Have to, classic.
2020
Versus brought me back 2022 🥰🥰🥰 #Baltimore stand up baby
this song is jamming
He was so adorable! And I sing this ALL THE TIME around the house. Love him
This is a classic. I was listening to this in my family friend’s car yesterday. I love the bass on this song. It’s so smooth and I can feel the bass line in my soul.
I thought I was the only one who noticed. I could play this song instrumental all day long.
I remember when everybody wore cornrows in the early 2000s lol I was so tender headed but I loved my braids lol
+Domoneak Rucker yep that was tight on the head, but damn were they fresh. I still love to see them honestly.
anon guy Lmao true
anon guy lol I got the top knot braids now I'm tender headed AF too man feels like the braider is scalping my ass ! lol
I WANNA HAVE THE CORNROWS
Lol same
Versuz brought me back to this classic
Still listening to this in 2018. are you?
Davoo Hell Yeah!!!
lol
I literally just started humming it outta nowhere today! I couldn't believe it lol!
@@nasiarena5208 SAME HERE!! LOL!!
YUP !!
Here after the Versus gotta give him props he did a Great job hes just messy😃😃😃
Mario is one fine chocolate brotha I can’t leave the replay button alone 🥰😍😰 beautiful queen as the main 🥰
I miss THIS type of music!
The verzus bought me here ❤️💯🔥🎶
Chris Brown brought me here when he names his Top 5 Songs in his interview with Tank and J Valentine on the R & B Money Podcast. . .great song, thank you Breezy
I’m glad he put yall younger generation on some good music…just imagine growing up in this era of music…I swear it was everything ❤
@@LaToyaTerry-ie3rsright Mario's first debut album is underrated classic I miss the 90's and early 2000's 🎤🎼🎵🎶
Everything about this is an absolute GEM 💎🥰
CB LOVE THIS
What a year to be alive at the time it was so dope music was real
Takes me back to the Scream Tours! Good Memories!
Such a feel good song. The simple things in life mean so much.
This is very true!!! #Respect & #GoodDay
Facts
I remember watching access granted when B.E.T was the old B.E.T and running in the living room when his videos came on 106 and park man I miss those days or when he was going to be a guest on 106 & Park B. E.T ain't never going to be the same good B.E.T times
This song and The harmony on the hook is so beautiful now that I’m an adult
Classic 🔥
My 30 year old self is crying while watching this! I love him so much when I was a teen ❤️
Lawd he had them grown man vocals and was waaaay before his time Iove this Man work til this day I'm glad versus showing ppl auto tone from pure talent some ppl have it some don't he been had it ....... Mario keep making good music 🎶 🥰❤️🙌🏾💪🏾
Never thought back in the day a song about braiding hair could sound so good! But of course it did! Mario did his thing. I use to have this album when he was wearing that brown jacket lol 😂
Yes #TeamMario all-day. Still got them vocals. #ItsMe
Still in love with Mario 😍
Song calms me down after a stressful day.
My detoxifying song
Yes
I was waiting for this last night. Mario is THAT dude!
this brings baxk memories from my childhood. I use to always listen to him and ashanti. the early 2000s had the best music
This song popped in my head randomly so here I am lol. Classics never die 🔥💖
I remember when this came out!!! Oh Mario!!
I use to play this in high school when I needed my hair braided
lmao
lol
+414MrMilwaukee Man I wish mario still had those braid, he was rocking them
lol ikr
lol hell naw
Absolutely love this song. Mario is one of the greatest artists I've listened to.
what beauty and hansome are the Afroamerican people! i love it much MARIO. from València , Spain.
This song never gets old, I remember getting my hair braided and think of this song!!!!
This a classic. His 1st album still dope.
Here after versus 🔥 he killed it
❤
So crazy he rockin them Jordan French Blue 7s @ :25 and here we are damn near 13 years later and they retro'd again....thats crazy man...feel like im gettin old lol
Im 34 yrs young lol
I still love this jam
ON EVERYTHING MARIO YOURE THE BEST❤❤❤
3:03 - 3:33 is the best 30 seconds of any song since this song came out 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
the early 00s were the best I wonder how many people realize that now
Timeless. 90s baby, 2000s kid :)
im finna make a remix called twist my dreads!!
💯
I was thinking the same thing
still waiting on that one
let me know when it drop though
+sweetvictory89 you have a IG I'm realising a mixtape
He was one that I liked hearing sing cause he actually could.
This man can sang his face off and he handsome as hell
Here in 2021. Love the 2000s vibes!
young Mario had some awesome vocals.
Ugh verzuz battle tonight. 😫 😎don't disappoint. 80s baby
"Jordan's fresh, Tshirt New" 🔥🔥
Mario 💨 omelon at that vs💯🤣
MARIO FINE A**..memories!
I am the guy that throws the football to Mario. Unforgettable day....Great shoot with great people. I still get noticed from this video. 💪🏾
Really? Lol okkk
@@tekay7775 What do you mean?...Yes really
This track was released 20 years ago when I was 15
I miss music like with that fire vibe to it got you in your feelings lol
Who else loves this song even tho its 2016
Lol
I forgot all about this song
no matter how old I get this song will always give me that same vibe and good feeling I look for when I'm stressed or whatever ya know. this song will never get old and I ain't even got enough hair to braid lml
me!!!
of course 😍
My memory brought me here