The media focused on him while he focused on the entire band. I like that.
@alexandriawilliams7532
3 жыл бұрын
ONE BAND, ONE SOUND. It’s the band geek mentality! I love it!
@shantabridges2677
3 жыл бұрын
JUST BEAUTIFUL❤
@shantabridges2677
3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly Said❤
@kendracarr6366
3 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💞💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💋💋🙏🙏
@patricemurray6412
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 💯
@TM-oe2on
4 жыл бұрын
It's almost as if he has an alter ego...He has a bold confidence when he performs and a quiet humility when he speaks...
@arliesam217
3 жыл бұрын
Good observation I noticed it too
@yorocco1
3 жыл бұрын
He’s got love in his heart. That’s all he needs.
@kamikazekid94
3 жыл бұрын
Arlie Sam I also noticed that as well
@arliesam217
3 жыл бұрын
@@kamikazekid94 ok
@kamikazekid94
3 жыл бұрын
Arlie Sam ok?
@aniyahhinson7462
3 жыл бұрын
"look at dat boy john" LMAOO MANN
@akire628
3 жыл бұрын
You mean Justin
@rozwynn2349
3 жыл бұрын
@@akire628 Means John. When an online comedian blew Justin up on line, he referred to him as John at first. Them he called him John Justin, lmao!
@Redman147
4 жыл бұрын
Vanilla Funk= hard worker, humble, regular person just like the rest of us.......but DAYUM can he move WOOOO.
@marlonmcleod7450
4 жыл бұрын
I have got to keep up with Justins next move. (college) I'm not gonna miss out on his moves (lol) continued success Justin!! 👍🏼🥁🔥
@Getawayslim
3 жыл бұрын
Did yk vanilla funk is his crab name from when he first got in the band😭
@Safarigangsta
4 жыл бұрын
Legend has it his first meal out the womb was dab of hotsauce and potato salad
@aliciag946
4 жыл бұрын
Deceased 😂😂😂😭💀⚰⚱
@MondezDurden
4 жыл бұрын
lol
@matart5003
4 жыл бұрын
That was a most epic comment ever lol
@nicolezapata3898
4 жыл бұрын
Facts 😆
@pcs56
4 жыл бұрын
LMAO!
@victoriablakely3140
4 жыл бұрын
He's a humble individual, they're all great!! Young!! People!
@ednatorain5808
4 жыл бұрын
yes they are
@kayjaykayjay1869
4 жыл бұрын
Very humble! I love it!
@josephinecanada5911
4 жыл бұрын
U guys are fantabulous can't get enough of watch u better than u s c trojan and they are good
@josephinecanada5911
4 жыл бұрын
From California with love 2 jefferson high school marching band keep up the goods guys
@rlhspace
3 жыл бұрын
Much respect to the fact that he acknowledges he wouldn't be the impressive drum major he is without his band. Love it!
@MayimHastings
2 жыл бұрын
Hope the guy goes far in life, as well as his band mates! They all seem like a great group of kids. 🙏❤️
@MayimHastings
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and I love your name 🤓
@niamarie5656
3 жыл бұрын
This young man is the definition of "ONE BAND...ONE SOUND"....loling for the people who get where I got this phrase from🤭
@jadaalston3280
3 жыл бұрын
Drum line
@tyeshab2010
3 жыл бұрын
I can quote that movie word for word that's how many times I watched it 😆
@becky8193
3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great movie.
@cortezyvonne
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha and thats exactly what they taught us in band its all about the team not just you🙌🏻 #family
@rorschach162
2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Lee!!!
@LovePayden08
4 жыл бұрын
Omg the fact that he just cares about the notoriety of the band and school 💕
@tekcomputers
4 жыл бұрын
Well, Marching Band is most certainly a team sport. The performance is the work of the entire band, not any single member.
@czzthaday
3 жыл бұрын
Love this generation! Be the difference!!!
@bigntallvlogs3976
3 жыл бұрын
That’s the right thing to say anyway!
@dutchessdioji9368
4 жыл бұрын
I like that he acknowledged his band mates more than once and said "their" hard work has paid off with this.
@georgiamule
3 жыл бұрын
He was raised right with love and respect.
@mariefranklin4022
4 жыл бұрын
Good job mom and dad you all have raised a very humbled person and that us what I admire. He's the shiznit. Yep, I said it. Gone baby do your thang.
@lamar9331
4 жыл бұрын
He seems like a really nice young man. No big ego, respects his team and they all do one hell of a job.
@spellingquestionable
4 жыл бұрын
White man can dance. I love everyone breaking the stereotypes. All of them from every people, every race, every country, and every gender.
@Jay-rf3kj
3 жыл бұрын
That is the hope for our future.
@lkeke35
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I do like to see white people break stereotypes too. And i also love to see white people fully participating in the Culture, rather than simply appropriating it. He understands and respects it. He's not just stealing it, calling it something else, and selling it, like too many white people do.
@aspen5151
3 жыл бұрын
@@lkeke35 most whites are racist. but hes of the minority who arent like those others. i respect him for that!
@codygates7418
3 жыл бұрын
@@aspen5151 And your SUPER RACIST for saying that? WTF why would you even say that? This kid is literally breaking down the racial hate from all sides and YOUR here bringing it up again. I mean people are saying they want change but, then hate on this video with the whites are ALL RACIST B.S.? I hope you truly don’t mean that and if you do I hope you can get some help from God.
@aspen5151
3 жыл бұрын
@@codygates7418 Lol. I said most whites are racist. Not all, but most. I don't mean burning crosses and hanging minorities. I mean highly prejudice and racially judgemental. Sorry if the news is shocking to you? Lol.
@giftednanointedcrafts6650
4 жыл бұрын
He's a cutie pie on his way to a very Blessed n success ful life! 🎓🔰📚📔
@pengu6268
4 жыл бұрын
He's bout to get a full ride to JSU. Watch him be the head drum major of the Boom in a couple years
@wrld_of_novex3343
4 жыл бұрын
We good....JSU
@shantell4847
4 жыл бұрын
@Good Life why cause he's a white boy
@kokolatte825
4 жыл бұрын
@@shantell4847 I guess they are referring to us not being able to keep nothing to ourselves. I think the boy is talented. I personally would love to see him go on to an HBCU, but I get it.
@shedrickwallace9363
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but he has got to earn it at the Boom though
@johnmorgan2876
4 жыл бұрын
@Good Life I guarantee Justin Heideman will make history, when he becomes Jackson State University's first Caucasian Drum Major! Justin already executing JSU J5 Drum Major's moves PERFECTLY, so he already ready! I can't wait to see him become a member of the "Sonic Boom", and then make history when he put on one of those famous JSU J5 Drum Major uniforms. I'm rooting for you Justin!
@shaybaby2427
2 жыл бұрын
He's now a Drum Major at ASU! Vanilla Funk is still doing his thing Congrats!
@samuelbishara2004
4 жыл бұрын
It's not how you look, it's what you can do that truly sets you apart.
@aladdinsmith3469
3 жыл бұрын
I agree but it's too many see it or something different
@mikeymckenney3215
3 жыл бұрын
He ain't did nothing that nobody else has did that set him apart from other major nets that came up before him
@adhd_alchemy
3 жыл бұрын
In this case, I think it's mostly about how he looks. There are plenty kids of color that meet or exceed his talent, yet there is no fanfare for them. Perhaps because that level of talent is expected of them. I'm not diminishing his talent. I just want us to be honest with what is going on. He is a talented rare sight that draws attention. The only thing that makes the sight rare is his skin color. 🤷🏽♀️ Just being Captain obvious here....no judgement involved.
@travisgrant5608
4 жыл бұрын
Justin is a great roll model and probably doesn't even know it ... he's loving what he's doing ... and it shows.
@brittanyneubia2206
4 жыл бұрын
I love how humble he is. I love that he doesn't sit back and take the credit but acknowledges the hard work of his band mates.
@ebok98
3 жыл бұрын
Notice he says “we”. Exactly what you hope to see in a leader. Wonderful skills, band, and obvious leadership from his teachers and parents.
@richardbowen8059
4 жыл бұрын
Came across this band by chance and I find the whole thing mesmerising, the athleticism stamina and dedication is simply amazing. I’ve watched a bunch of videos of this band and I find the whole thing so uplifting including the many positive comments posted. Love from France 👏👏👏
@kf9346
Жыл бұрын
Same, and he stuck out to me in the couple videos I watched. Nice to et some back story
@neovxr
4 жыл бұрын
There is one thing that is rarely talked about in the current disputes. This guy is joyfully sharing his identity with everyone else, as a student, as an American, and as a young man who wants to do something good and exciting. And the comrades are sharing back. They felt he is humble and serious. So yeah, this gives hope.
@patrickwalker6698
3 жыл бұрын
AND he's in Kappa league. Keep an eye on him. mad respect.
@ZXY86
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah he’s a cool dude, but so are those other three boys and that awesome Band!!! But I am sure a Vanilla Fan!!!!!!
@shonnieolliverre2719
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely comment
@elisageorge2261
3 жыл бұрын
Funny how the counts in likes lessen when one mention not only Justin but other band members greatness as well. 🤔
@shonnieolliverre2719
3 жыл бұрын
@@elisageorge2261 it shouldn't be though the whole band is amazing
@elisageorge2261
3 жыл бұрын
@@shonnieolliverre2719 Right!
@lass-inangeles7564
4 жыл бұрын
What a cutie! I love this young man. He is humble and fair to his fellow band members and respected by all. He brings passion and virtuosity to his work, stands out in an all black college, but never lets his ethnic difference be a barrier of any kind. What a truly great human being! I hope Justin keeps his humility. When you are arrogant and narcissistic as so many people today are, you lose your ability to learn and grow. I admire and respect this young man. Great moves, Justin! By the way, I love watching the entire band. The other drum majors, the young women, the band musicians... their music and dance moves fill me with energy and joy. Way to go, Alabama! Greetings from California!
@shonnieolliverre2719
3 жыл бұрын
I pray he remains humble too it's one of his best qualities
@Femi925
3 жыл бұрын
Love it. In these crazy times, I love to see racial barriers being broken. We are humans first. It is only skin. We all bleed red. Mad props to this brother.
@rain74925
4 жыл бұрын
I really do hope he gets accepted to Alamaba university where Janae is the dancer in the band and if he spices up the drum majors' rountines or moves there, my goodness, it'd be a power dual for the band!
@Malalalaika
4 жыл бұрын
rain74925 Janae left 🥺 but she deserves better
@Cccoast
4 жыл бұрын
Omg I could imagine him and Janae. They could Start a show..... why did she leave?!
@Malalalaika
4 жыл бұрын
E Witak well now she’s graduating but she was mistreated by the band administration while she was captain and stepped down but she finished the band season as the captain . I hope she sues
@rain74925
4 жыл бұрын
@@Malalalaika I really hope that Janae can find a place in the entertainment industry. I think sh could make it if she's given a chance
@yorocco1
3 жыл бұрын
WE LOVE VANILLA FUNK!!! What a sweet, endearing name from his band mates. Love this...
@slumqueen2173
4 жыл бұрын
To the skyyy Justin....... Yessssss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 keep up the good work
@heehaw8401
4 жыл бұрын
I love watching him!
@ednatorain5808
4 жыл бұрын
me too
@LUX_8
3 жыл бұрын
Why?
@jJ-jk1ku
3 жыл бұрын
😂 i think we all know why.
@savannah58
4 жыл бұрын
Kudos to him for acknowledging that success takes a team
@ronnierivers2108
8 ай бұрын
There is no color when you show you love what you do!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️he is good!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@rwaller2106
3 жыл бұрын
I love it. Great leadership & character. Great band. Great skills. He gives credit to entire band, pays homage to previous leaders, and remains humble... Again, I love it. God bless the school, the entire band, and the adults that influenced them.🙏🏾
@trafficlights8087
4 жыл бұрын
Justin, I wish you success and good luck in your life. I guess it wasn't easy to become a drum major. You did great! I'm your fan from Russia 🇷🇺 💯 👍
@Michelle514C
4 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS VANILLA FUNK
@dontcopymystyle4469
3 жыл бұрын
🤣💯💪🏾
@marlonmcleod7450
4 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing story. My boy Justin got it going on. The whole band is just EXCELLENT 👍👍🏾🥁
@nicolefoster1974
3 жыл бұрын
Now that's how you tell a story good job!
@amayzingyoga6403
3 жыл бұрын
I love how he stays humble 😇
@WorshipWarrior337
3 жыл бұрын
I Love it!!! He just stepped right into his authority with all humbleness!!! He is using his God given talent and its Beautiful
@victorcarriere2209
4 жыл бұрын
It’s all about how you do it. You go boy.❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼😇
@taylormaegarner8758
2 жыл бұрын
TO THE SKY, JUSTIN!!! ❤️😭❤️😆❤️😭😆❤️😆😝😝❤️😆😝❤️❤️😝😆😆😭❤️😭 KEEP DOING YOU VANILLA FUNK!!!! ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
@raymondcollier6005
3 жыл бұрын
He is a good drum major. The other drum majors are just as good and I hope they all succeed and get the same attention and rewards! Great job band!
@prestonlhouse
3 жыл бұрын
He is good! There has been some soul food in this young man's life!
@ossier2796
4 жыл бұрын
Love this band and Justin.
@dariuslovehall5296
4 жыл бұрын
Blue-Eyed Soul...Say what you want about black folks but we are the most accepting people in the world. If you feel us & can rock with us then come on then
@socialmedianotfunanymore
3 жыл бұрын
yes, except for our own, which is a huge problem.
@LUX_8
3 жыл бұрын
And yet, Black artists venturing into "non-blak-spaces" have to fight tooth and nail for acceptance. Go figure.🙄
@seriamendito7384
3 жыл бұрын
He is Humbled and does recognize without his band mates he wouldn’t have this much attention….What a Great Young Man
@bakermark6891
3 жыл бұрын
Woow..I'm your biggest fan bro.. this is an amazing young man. He's unique in his style and leadership. He puts the band before himself. That is heart bro. God bless you Justin, and reach for the sky bro.
@rjdatdude23
4 жыл бұрын
I hope he continues this in college because any college would be lucky to have him. Humble young man that puts his heart into his work
@loveriver29
3 жыл бұрын
Very talented. I hope he got into the school of his dreams and is the best there as well. I appreciated how he credited Afro Americans as well. We’re so creative and our culture is beautiful.
@cassiondramiillers5929
4 ай бұрын
He’s fantastic! And so is the band! Love stories like this.
@stephenj.schneider5185
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best story I've heard for the past 1 1/2 years!!!! Content of one's character -- One Race, the Human Race!!
@ColPKing
3 жыл бұрын
This Kid puts his Heart into performance.
@godsgrace5503
3 жыл бұрын
Very proud of him..he is doing something positive and enjoying it ..and with humility!👏👏
@BlaccphoenyxxRises
4 жыл бұрын
All the way from Florida!!! I’ve been watching this band and this young man for awhile !!!!! 💪🏾❤️❤️
@LaurieCramsie
4 ай бұрын
What a great young man. I love the energy and the union of the entire band. Justin seems to have his head on straight. I love how he makes sure the entire band is credited and honored.
@Paramedgirl
3 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that is stated " without this band I wouldn't be this viral sensation" Humility at its best!!
@CWYounger10
3 жыл бұрын
A great drum major and humble. He will be a great leader.
@lindahandley5267
Жыл бұрын
Well I can tell you one thing! He is one cutie patooty and does a wonderful job. I had watched the first video and so glad that I found this one! ❤ I live right next door in MS. and am so proud for him. The whole band is great! This video was in 2020 and I don't know what school accepted him.
@nickkai2851
Жыл бұрын
He was accepted by Alabama State University, a HBCU, and he is one of the Drum Majors in their Marching Band.
@lindahandley5267
Жыл бұрын
@@nickkai2851 Cool! Thanks so much! 😁
@huerosantos7563
2 жыл бұрын
When you put in all that work together ! You're one big family. Those outside see it in a different way than the kid's see it. They were all raised right, shout out to all of them band members and school staff.
@darthlaurel
12 күн бұрын
What a solid kid. It's his work ethic and commitment to the whole band....outstanding!
@natashamoden28
Жыл бұрын
He's so sweet & humble ❤️ God bless you hunnie 🙏
@fernwebb5568
3 жыл бұрын
I watched him for an hour last night. I had not seen him or anything like this before. I did see all of these kids were talented!
@bignuts357
4 жыл бұрын
That boy to hard
@mareaux28
4 жыл бұрын
Um I think you meant, too hard...
@melissah.5319
2 жыл бұрын
I came across him by accident watching KZitem. Wow! Amazing.
@kimt8162
4 жыл бұрын
Anything that helps people get along is a good thing.
@morpheusspirit6609
4 жыл бұрын
I love it!! A wonderful young man who has a great dance talent; he’s polite, respectful and full of humility. It doesn’t matter that he’s white. The only thing that matters is that there’s mutual respect and appreciation between everyone in the school. Wonderful video. 👍🏽
@ExceptionalLibra
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you white folks for loving our soul, it's addictive!
@lass-inangeles7564
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is! We love what you do, and have done, in America! Yay!!!
@Cccoast
4 жыл бұрын
Ain’t no other soul. ❤️❤️❤️
@thommythomas2413
4 жыл бұрын
Why you thanking them ? 😂 see that’s the problem with black people wtf
@_Milcah_
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you dumb asses seek validation from white folks?
@ExceptionalLibra
4 жыл бұрын
@@_Milcah_ Validation? From white folks? Hell nawl, your wayyyy off. The only dumbass is you for assuming what my comment actually meant.
@wandalanders4422
4 жыл бұрын
He is amazing. They definitely put on a show!!!
@barbiekyzar5192
4 жыл бұрын
Omgawsh I just was watching Mardi gras parade here on KZitem and saw this young man ! Amazing talent !
@mjerome1457
3 жыл бұрын
Justin proved his worth!! He's a Team Player and hard worker.....made respect👍🏾...No Race made skills👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯
@becky8193
3 жыл бұрын
Regardless... marching band is HARD AF. I’m glad he said “I wouldn’t be where I am without the whole band and I’m glad we’re getting recognition”. That’s right! Each and every member of that band has a critical role.
@jordanashford7521
3 жыл бұрын
Just more proof that music and art can unite.
@aishasimone06
3 жыл бұрын
They were on America's Got Talent few months ago. Their from my city, really talented great folks. Makes you proud. Beautiful integration beautiful 💖also Vanilla Funk has a black girlfriend and they celebrated Loving Day ,when the first interracial marriage between a black woman and white man was allowed by law.
@magsxoa4519
3 жыл бұрын
He's got flavor and has class. Good for you sir. Kuddos to the band!
@anto096
3 жыл бұрын
I truly Love this kid... so humble
@annettedaniels9947
3 жыл бұрын
He does a great job.He is so natural.
@Newtonheimer
4 жыл бұрын
You’re a special young man, Justin! Keep up the great work! Much love from Texas, I’m def hooked on your videos!!! ❤️
@bellagaye3231
4 жыл бұрын
That boy Justin smooth with it tho! Good luck to whichever school he goes to they won’t be disappointed
@lisaw7633
4 жыл бұрын
I love Justin! To the sky Justin ❤️👍
@bronxchick2997
3 жыл бұрын
I like how he said humbly oh wow people are seeing the hard work that “WE” do
@marlonmcleod7450
4 жыл бұрын
Just can't stop watching this. The whole band is just Superior!!🥁
@savannah58
22 күн бұрын
WE...Is the key word. What a selfless and humbled young man who didnt make it about himself
@tonyasteward6781
4 жыл бұрын
Love watching this young man, and this band us awesome!! Would love to see this band represent in one of the major holiday parades. Kudos to the band director!!!
@1LORENZOUTUBE
3 жыл бұрын
I bet he had to work hard. Well deserved he’s out there killing it!
@JohnMuir13
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you to all of those who are part of this program..... You have a fan in new in Connecticut
@richburgh532
3 жыл бұрын
Forget his looks, the boy got skills! Do your thing!
@naturalchics4435
4 жыл бұрын
This young man is soooo good... I just can not stop watching him March! I am so amazed! Many blessing to him in his future!
@mjfaneric
3 жыл бұрын
That’s too cool .. always great to see positive stuff like this .. so much respect for all of them for the hard work and practice I’m sure it’s takes to be that good .
@ellegregory2384
3 жыл бұрын
A true definition of a LEADER.
@jasonjarvis5290
2 жыл бұрын
The humility is what I adore!!! Your humble-spirit will carry you far; keep going! Simply divine!!!
@luckie4103
3 жыл бұрын
I've watched college drum majors, he's the best I've seen. You can tell he puts his heart into it. He's B-A-D.
@thomasallanah1417
2 жыл бұрын
lol...what colleges have you seen that makes you say that?
@dannij7081
2 жыл бұрын
Vanilla Funk is one cool dude and is a team player. He cares about his team mates and what he does.
@charmainecoger402
4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see what he going to do The leader of the band keep on doing a good job young man keep on doing a good
@sharonwhittley758
4 жыл бұрын
I love watching all the videos on this young man and the school. 👍
@lovely31bluprint
2 жыл бұрын
This brought tears yo my eyes. 😢
@hoopnitup
4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this young man. The talent he has is awesometastic.
@candicanejane1146
3 жыл бұрын
Great job everyone! Great school choice (Alabama A&M) and really glad to hear he’s staying home!
@cottoncandy4486
3 жыл бұрын
What a humble guy. But the band is awesome. Well done to all the boys and girls
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