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  • The iconic SWV stopped by Genius to break down their mega hit “Weak,” which has been streamed more than 138 million times on Spotify to date. The song is produced by Brian Alexander Morgan and off their debut album 'It’s About Time.' On today’s episode of Verified, find out what singer inspired the classic song from the stars of Bravo's "SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B."
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Komentáře • 948

  • @traedariusbell1070
    @traedariusbell1070 Před rokem +3473

    I appreciate genius for giving love to the old school.

    • @bizzy1586
      @bizzy1586 Před rokem +33

      I love that. So happy the bravo show is putting a spotlight on SWV.

    • @anniem.670
      @anniem.670 Před rokem +24

      They definitely should've been doin this, but it's Kool now as long as they doin it cause I love genius. 😂

    • @KurtisLeeLewis
      @KurtisLeeLewis Před rokem +7

      Me too I need some
      More 90s RnB

    • @cortneyparker4651
      @cortneyparker4651 Před rokem +3

      Definitely ❤❤❤

    • @xKouture
      @xKouture Před rokem +1

      Why they just now asking them to do it… it’s annoying but ffs good thing they are . It’s bittersweet tbh

  • @yearnpill
    @yearnpill Před rokem +2725

    SWV on Genius… what a time to be alive

  • @Dii552
    @Dii552 Před rokem +2310

    They look so GOOD hands down this song will forever be a classic. ❤

    • @terrellp22
      @terrellp22 Před rokem +18

      foreva, foreva eva, foreva eva 😄

    • @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX
      @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX Před rokem

      One does, the other 2 look like WNBA players.....MTF 😂😂😂

    • @shashavengesayi6055
      @shashavengesayi6055 Před rokem +9

      PERIODT!

    • @BlaqRainFresh
      @BlaqRainFresh Před rokem

      I love SWV. . . but they did not write the song and Coko hated it.

    • @sclstl
      @sclstl Před rokem +8

      @@BlaqRainFresh ok and what does this have to do with anything?

  • @virgostan8898
    @virgostan8898 Před rokem +1294

    Their harmonies are ethereal and soulful! Forever my faves

    • @tresavv1
      @tresavv1 Před rokem +10

      Truly

    • @honestytruth828
      @honestytruth828 Před rokem +7

      You pushing it! That chorus sounded terrible other than Coko

    • @Tiara82788
      @Tiara82788 Před rokem +5

      coko is flat in the chorus. Shes Also singing thru her nose

    • @crimsonsongstress
      @crimsonsongstress Před rokem +5

      ​@Honesty Truth it was just in a lower key.

    • @TemujinScott80
      @TemujinScott80 Před rokem +5

      @@honestytruth828 let’s see you sing it…

  • @OmgObi
    @OmgObi Před rokem +1480

    I would’ve never expected a Genius video for this song, Truly a classic !

    • @syckindahead
      @syckindahead Před rokem +13

      Now ppl can catch up and sing the correct lyrics too😆

    • @kamigriff
      @kamigriff Před rokem +6

      @@syckindahead I just realized it’s cries fading. I thought I was times fading. 😂 all the way wrong.

  • @alkroyalmusic5497
    @alkroyalmusic5497 Před rokem +956

    What a classic song. It’s nice they are being recognized in the current era

  • @aaliyahforeva1
    @aaliyahforeva1 Před rokem +273

    Coko voice is amazing but when they come together it's magical they complete each other

    • @thedfferencetab1977
      @thedfferencetab1977 Před rokem +6

      I agree.

    • @eizyaws
      @eizyaws Před 2 měsíci +1

      I totally agree the sound is captured and makes them so distinct and stand out from the rest ❤❤

  • @waltlikka
    @waltlikka Před rokem +602

    “Weak” is a classic, but it’s not the only song I wanna see at an SWV show. Their catalog is full of classics. We love y’all!!

  • @KevenTalks
    @KevenTalks Před rokem +460

    I love the back story of this song....Chante Moore is so severely underrated. 💜

  • @ebonyligon
    @ebonyligon Před rokem +273

    Those vocals are still on point

  • @thegospeloutlet2000
    @thegospeloutlet2000 Před rokem +507

    RAW VOCALS ❤️‍🔥Taj’s note is the Melody base! She really shines on their acapellas.

    • @simonsez1787
      @simonsez1787 Před rokem +23

      It’s a actually LeeLee. She’s the lowest register. But yes. Taj is not far behind ☺️

    • @thegospeloutlet2000
      @thegospeloutlet2000 Před rokem +26

      @@simonsez1787 I was referring to Taj’s alto. Hearing them sing weak Acapella, Taj has the part of the melody that everybody attacks. 🔥3:00 The middle part is most likely ALWAYS the same note as the lead .
      LeLee is on the lowest note so I wasn’t talking her this time.

    • @simonsez1787
      @simonsez1787 Před rokem +2

      @@thegospeloutlet2000 oh okay I feel that

    • @zeebo8965
      @zeebo8965 Před rokem +18

      Yep Taj sure does kill that melody lead... thats when coko becomes the backup when they sing that 3 part hehe

    • @blackheartbev3098
      @blackheartbev3098 Před rokem +3

      Nah, that’s lelee on base register. Taj is alto. Always trying to discredit Lelee. 🙄

  • @davidtaylor1619
    @davidtaylor1619 Před rokem +180

    I love how they came in with the background vocals. A lot of these older R&B groups hate each other sadly. But seeing and hearing this, you feel the sisterhood and true friendship. DOPE!

    • @kendalldavis6082
      @kendalldavis6082 Před rokem +18

      So true! Xscape is always in drama and it’s sad bc they sound like magic together. But everytime they came together it’s always chaos between them.

    • @davidtaylor1619
      @davidtaylor1619 Před rokem +12

      @@kendalldavis6082 so true. And they're not the only ones. Male groups too like Dru Hill, 112 and so many others we love, absolutely hate eachother 😂

    • @kylesummers2462
      @kylesummers2462 Před rokem +17

      En vogue is the one that really breaks hearts for me. The best vocal girl group and the original 4 can’t stand each other to save a life.

  • @andreaus.
    @andreaus. Před rokem +287

    It’s ACTUALLY wild how stunning they all still are (but not actually…’cause…duh.) And the uniqueness of Coko’s voice!!! UGGHH!! And their iconic harmonies!!! **faints**

    • @luxejohn
      @luxejohn Před rokem +9

      Blacks are timeless❤

    • @reirei9446
      @reirei9446 Před rokem +19

      @@luxejohn Blacks?? ☠️

    • @luxejohn
      @luxejohn Před rokem +4

      @@reirei9446 😂😂😂stoppppp

    • @heathab...._-_
      @heathab...._-_ Před rokem +4

      ​@@luxejohn I'm sorry but aren't you blacks too or you just using a picture with blacks on it??? 😅😅😅

    • @luxejohn
      @luxejohn Před rokem

      @@heathab...._-_ don’t be coy. Hell ye I’m black & mf proud 🤙

  • @just_jazs
    @just_jazs Před rokem +30

    I got chills when Taj and Lee Lee joined in on the chorus lol

  • @waterbearer4627
    @waterbearer4627 Před rokem +198

    That was so beautiful. Their vocal blend is very special. No wonder they are one of the most successful girl groups of all time! We want 'Rain' next!

  • @kriskross21
    @kriskross21 Před rokem +171

    They still have some of the most beautiful harmonies.

  • @loopstationyt
    @loopstationyt Před rokem +253

    This song is still going strong in the playlist 🔥 So unexpected but I’m here for it. The voice card never declines 💜

  • @livefree1111
    @livefree1111 Před rokem +89

    Sisters With Voices…still pure and no auto tune. ❤🔥

  • @nahfamnope
    @nahfamnope Před rokem +17

    At 4:35, I low key was waiting for Coko to say “Sing it LeLee” lol

  • @AshleyJ227
    @AshleyJ227 Před rokem +32

    Lee Lee be killing that low range!! ❤❤❤

    • @williamb4335
      @williamb4335 Před rokem +4

      Yes! No one really talks about it.

    • @Mone333Williams
      @Mone333Williams Před 2 měsíci +2

      LeeLee is the foundation
      Tahj is the meat in the sandwich
      Coko it the bread

  • @LonerBecause
    @LonerBecause Před rokem +125

    This is long overdue and well deserved!
    I'm glad they are getting their flowers because they're legends 💐

  • @DreThomasMusic
    @DreThomasMusic Před rokem +92

    ICONS! Would love them to do "Rain" as well. The harmonies on that song are gorgeous!

  • @ThatBranB
    @ThatBranB Před rokem +246

    The writing genius of B.A Morgan just was levels ahead. How artistic of him to articulate his feelings in such a way. SWV encapsulated it so well. I always thought the music video didn't serve the song the way it should but those VOCALS sure did.
    I don't know how Coko found it hard to sing as that lady can sing an alphabet and slay it. Harmonies GORGEOUS!!!

    • @faithtvonline
      @faithtvonline Před rokem +2

      She just threw that line out there so people can say, "Well, GIRL, you sure did that!" People sometimes say stuff like that fishing for compliments.

    • @kylesummers2462
      @kylesummers2462 Před rokem +6

      @@faithtvonline she was probably used to singing gospel music and more runs. This is much cleaner. You can see in their older live versions that shes adds runs and a lot of ad libs, which makes sense because her voice is very agile.

    • @faithtvonline
      @faithtvonline Před rokem +1

      @@kylesummers2462 Good point, Kyle.

  • @noahrxd
    @noahrxd Před rokem +98

    their voices are still amazing 😵‍💫

  • @directorytaliwag4100
    @directorytaliwag4100 Před rokem +19

    Sounds EVEN BETTER unplugged. Real singers should never use studio frills. Y’all youngins need to take a page out of the SWV book. This is why they still sellout venues. They don’t even need piano💯💯💯💯🙌🙌🙌

  • @JAYTofficial
    @JAYTofficial Před rokem +142

    One of the greatest R&B groups in history man. Happy they are getting there flowers yo🔥😤

  • @armaniguy83
    @armaniguy83 Před rokem +48

    Y'all betta harmonize!!! I will forever love these ladies. They still look and sound great!

  • @Kegel_Destroyer
    @Kegel_Destroyer Před rokem +12

    I am a 40 year old, white punk metal head. I've always been absolutely inlove with SWV since i was a kid.

  • @toomuchfourU
    @toomuchfourU Před rokem +52

    I'm glad in later years they're being recognized to be able to vocally hold their own with coko. That's for the longest I didn't think they could sing I thought they were just background dances LOL. A lot of groups seem to have them just there for their faces but these girls can actually sing

  • @shab8880
    @shab8880 Před rokem +45

    SANG! Them harmonies are TIGHT

  • @authenticallykyle
    @authenticallykyle Před rokem +60

    To see them still here voice in tact and beautiful, I will forever love 90s RNB and SWV!

  • @afroditahermosa2003
    @afroditahermosa2003 Před rokem +75

    I swear this is my fav R&b group❣️

  • @Bodiecollections
    @Bodiecollections Před rokem +42

    Such a poised group. So professional. The real icon energy is when everyone in the group is relatable, has good energy, and most importantly still values teamwork. And yes that was shade at Xscape lol more towards Latocha really but Love the rest of the gurls ❤ love SWV

  • @koy1767
    @koy1767 Před rokem +18

    I love how Leelee is the philosophizer of the group😅❤

  • @demitriussmith741
    @demitriussmith741 Před rokem +8

    Weak is THE song of the 90s

  • @mieldor76
    @mieldor76 Před rokem +9

    Damn, they all sound and look so good! Taj back there looking like she is 70% native american, those cheek bones! Just stunning! Love these ladies!

  • @Theeonlycortez
    @Theeonlycortez Před rokem +50

    This needs to become a thing! Explaining the meaning behind these classics.

  • @azchanna
    @azchanna Před rokem +165

    Wow they’re voices are angelic

  • @BlessedEnergy_
    @BlessedEnergy_ Před rokem +16

    I love how thei union is understood and their bond is unbreakable ..swv for life

  • @judithdorsaint1839
    @judithdorsaint1839 Před rokem +21

    Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, I love the acapella version of "Weak". Much Love, Class Act..Can't get enough of SWV.

  • @alvaro9289
    @alvaro9289 Před rokem +84

    this is real talent y'all

  • @Tamisha710
    @Tamisha710 Před rokem +37

    I'm over here rocking back and forth. Beautiful

  • @rashidaindigeaux6938
    @rashidaindigeaux6938 Před rokem +84

    Legendary queens ❤

  • @navynick7307
    @navynick7307 Před rokem +39

    They look so dang good. This is what real looks like. You can tell their energy is so positive, seriously an amazing group.

  • @kaylabierei9126
    @kaylabierei9126 Před rokem +55

    Such a classic group and they all look so amazing

  • @SaifJ123
    @SaifJ123 Před rokem +7

    Come through Taj looking stunning 😍

  • @Ellobuhbyehair
    @Ellobuhbyehair Před rokem +25

    Their harmonies make me weak. I love SWV ❤

  • @ProphetsOfRockTV
    @ProphetsOfRockTV Před rokem +52

    Y’all hear those harmonies? They don’t call them Sista’s with VOICES for nothing.

  • @holisticlove3935
    @holisticlove3935 Před rokem +30

    I ❤ SWV!!!! Their songs will live in my mind and heart forever. Class act!!!!! Lelee, Taj and Coco are the best!!! 2023❤

  • @jopobee8254
    @jopobee8254 Před rokem +4

    Awwh literally my favourite ever Girl Group🥺❤️❤️❤️

  • @shashavengesayi6055
    @shashavengesayi6055 Před rokem +10

    I was born after this song came out, but It's About Time is my favorite 90s album. I blast Weak and the whole LP on the daily. The fact that they had such deep and sensual lyricism in their music in their early 20s is incredible. R&B legends for sure

  • @radio3976
    @radio3976 Před rokem +11

    I've had a crush on Le Le since I was 6 years old. I'm 37 now and still gotta crush on her.

    • @jasondawson92
      @jasondawson92 Před rokem +2

      Had a crush on all three of them in the 90s

  • @shawnjames220
    @shawnjames220 Před rokem +7

    Taj and that mid range is giving me life

  • @79mraw
    @79mraw Před rokem +7

    They're singing their faces off. This song is so fresh, it feels like it came out yesterday.

  • @tanyadejesus6454
    @tanyadejesus6454 Před rokem +7

    I'm so glad they got back together as a group,I can't see anyone.else taking their spot.They are aging well and still sound just as good as when they first came out.

  • @deandrejones8701
    @deandrejones8701 Před rokem +12

    Still the best group of all time. They all getting along and not fighting on social media...they are doing their thing like grown women.

  • @jiggapeace8265
    @jiggapeace8265 Před rokem +21

    I will forever LOVE "SWV" Legends ♥

  • @cincereqoutes8844
    @cincereqoutes8844 Před rokem +6

    When i tell you that heifer Taj is just the perfect blend!!!! Yes!!
    They sanging on this track then, now, and forever! They sounded excellent on this.

    • @deemonrovia6698
      @deemonrovia6698 Před rokem +1

      Yup and she was the last one to come in the group. That's why she was from a different Borough. Not to mention she is freaking Gorgeous!

  • @jarrodwoods7605
    @jarrodwoods7605 Před rokem +8

    Coko omg that voice she's so underrated they look so good they'll always be my favorite girl group!

  • @josiahweaks868
    @josiahweaks868 Před rokem +85

    I love SWV❤

  • @Lranee
    @Lranee Před rokem +16

    30 years later and still trending and a hit

  • @BoyNextDoor456
    @BoyNextDoor456 Před rokem +15

    I ❤️ SWV. They sound amazing. I’ve been a fan since 1992. They are R&B legends, and Weak is a classic that will live forever. 💯

  • @DeeeBeee123
    @DeeeBeee123 Před rokem +10

    BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. & they can all still sing 💜 wow

  • @motorkz8388
    @motorkz8388 Před rokem +66

    Truly a classic 💯💯

  • @tjwhite1177
    @tjwhite1177 Před rokem +14

    LOVE HOW OUR LEGENDARY WOMEN ARE BEING LOVED ON THANKS GENIUS FOR GIVING THEM THEIR 💐💐💐💐💐💜

  • @neillomarispringle4860
    @neillomarispringle4860 Před rokem +10

    This is funny because, I always imagine them doing maybe a six song EP where they sing their hits, rearranged in an acoustic format. I'd love to hear that! I think it would highlight their beautiful harmonies. The richness of their individual tones because people always doubt that Lelee and Taj can sing. They may not have Coko's technique or vocal power, but they each are distinctive and very capable in their own right.

  • @amandalowe2755
    @amandalowe2755 Před rokem +24

    I hit that 4th part harmony with them & I still got it 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @KurtisLeeLewis
    @KurtisLeeLewis Před rokem +11

    I've seen SWV three times in concert and they always on point.
    Come through harmonies ❤

  • @nicoledouglas3572
    @nicoledouglas3572 Před rokem +13

    I Love these harmonies in this Song....SWV is amazing.😊 Beautiful Ladys

  • @mike20227
    @mike20227 Před rokem +23

    How many groups can come on and sing live raw vocals and sound amazing?

  • @afreeye
    @afreeye Před rokem +14

    their harmony is sooo good !!

  • @clearwaterswither
    @clearwaterswither Před rokem +25

    Genius should invite more singers/groups from older generations for some lyric breakdown throwback

  • @SB-oz9yw
    @SB-oz9yw Před rokem +12

    Come on SWV for sounding tight 🥰😍🥰😍

  • @gavinwilson7889
    @gavinwilson7889 Před rokem +107

    Wow they still sound amazing. Weak was written and inspired for Chante Moore, but meant for SWV to have. I couldn't imagine any other vocal arrangement and only SWV can create that sound!

    • @mizm01
      @mizm01 Před rokem +8

      Weak was written about Chanté Moore not written for her. Brian Alexander Morgan was deeply in love with Chanté but she was dating a friend of his. So Brian put his heart and love for her in this song Weak. This was around late 80's-early 90's before her first album came out and they were living in the same apartment complex.

    • @yerocal30
      @yerocal30 Před rokem +15

      The song was written and inspired by his love for Chante Moore, but the song was for Charle Wilson, but he turned it down.

    • @deljean
      @deljean Před rokem +1

      ​@@yerocal30 yep I heard tht before

    • @MasterKhem
      @MasterKhem Před 8 měsíci +2

      Charlie Wilson was in mind when BAM wrote it. Charlie didn’t take it and SWV sang instead!!!

  • @chocolatecapricorn9418
    @chocolatecapricorn9418 Před rokem +7

    They sound so dang good! 😢.
    They should have closed out the show in verzus and the colab show with Xscape!

  • @kimbley6451
    @kimbley6451 Před rokem +45

    This is legendary

  • @lovelykyiah9506
    @lovelykyiah9506 Před rokem +13

    They still sound and look good asf 😍😍😍🫶🏾

  • @TheMariaKatre
    @TheMariaKatre Před rokem +13

    Y’all look and sound AMAZING!! So glad y’all are still performing!!!! SWV FAN 4 LIFE!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dopesoul7179
    @dopesoul7179 Před rokem +3

    Tahj looks like freaking Pocohantas. Gorgeous! 😮

    • @missvida6251
      @missvida6251 Před rokem +2

      Those dang on cheekbones. Everyone had a crush on her!

  • @faithtvonline
    @faithtvonline Před rokem +8

    The singing from 5:09 onward is just CRAZY! YES!

  • @Femmefatale32000
    @Femmefatale32000 Před rokem +9

    You see these sisters can SING without the need for autotune🎉🎉🥰 Love me some old school RnB.

  • @mc-ge2bt
    @mc-ge2bt Před rokem +19

    Had me thinking of heartbreak when I was only 13 years old!!! LOVEEEEEEE. These women formed my view of what music can be. Thanks for this.

  • @aranielleb7718
    @aranielleb7718 Před rokem +7

    Lelee is Coko’s biggest supporter and I love to see it

  • @FMMaryland
    @FMMaryland Před rokem +3

    Literally “Sista’s With Voices”, they sound SO good! 👏🏾 thank you Genius

  • @The1KingKG
    @The1KingKG Před rokem +8

    That accapella 🔥🔥🔥 Weak takes me back to them high school days 🎯💯💯

  • @jacalynjohnson4656
    @jacalynjohnson4656 Před rokem +2

    Weak is definitely one of my favorite songs by SWV!

  • @casseyboo89
    @casseyboo89 Před rokem +2

    Swv got hits that stick like GRITS!!!! From Weak to Right Here to Rain to Anything to Youre the One etc…

  • @kammore6209
    @kammore6209 Před rokem +6

    Oh they ATE

  • @ashantej7484
    @ashantej7484 Před rokem +4

    Leles hair is always so Beautiful 😍😍😍❤️

  • @notyourfriend8881
    @notyourfriend8881 Před rokem +8

    That blend, is still as clean as ever!

  • @joeschmoe5231
    @joeschmoe5231 Před rokem +17

    It's so cool that this group is perfectly balanced. Three queens fr

  • @nickmilian
    @nickmilian Před rokem +12

    Legends. Thank you for this. Let's keeping giving SWV their flowers

  • @alantenorio6926
    @alantenorio6926 Před rokem +23

    2 weeks ago I discovered this song, I always listen to it like crazy and by coincidence I happen to see this a few days later, I love it.

    • @naturallycleva5809
      @naturallycleva5809 Před rokem +11

      Very late to the club......but you made it❣ Welcome to their greatness🥰

    • @deljean
      @deljean Před rokem +1

      WOW

  • @Asha922
    @Asha922 Před rokem +4

    COCO my lordt!!! Y’all sound so AMAZING!! Y’all sound better now than EVER!! ALL BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @joestory1
    @joestory1 Před rokem +14

    The Goats of 90s R&B !!!

  • @ashantej7484
    @ashantej7484 Před rokem +4

    Not me crying hearing the lyrics really one of my favorite songs 🥲❤️❤️❤️

  • @marvdatboi
    @marvdatboi Před rokem +28

    They’re still fire til this day

  • @sassyintrovert
    @sassyintrovert Před rokem +5

    Come on Taj and Lele with the harmony 🙌

  • @JoJoNicholsmusic
    @JoJoNicholsmusic Před rokem +17

    They really could be one of the biggest R&B acts of today as well!

  • @jacobleath8475
    @jacobleath8475 Před rokem +6

    Love SWV so much! So happy to see them on here🥹❤️