One of the most beautiful songs ever made... I'm 35 yrs old now and remember hearing this record as a child in my grandma's house. It hits differently now when you've been thru some things, are going thru some things, and got over some things... Be optimistic. Believe and keep the faith. God is always within🫶🏾✨️🫶🏾
Enough of the optimistic slogans. Now we need to plan and organize to get shyte done! Time is ticking. Idleness and slowness will get US NOWHERE! Wake your ass up you mighty people! And let's get to work!
I’m Mexican born in 82 trust me the early 90s was amazing i remember that time the shows Martin living single the cosbys and many more was about the power of uplifting the black community and teaching them education and peace the music was something we had Tupac wit his poetry Queen latifah wit her song U.N.I.T.Y and the powerful words of being respected and not being called a bitch EN Vogue telling everyone to free our minds.. and I loved all of that time the days were brighter the afternoons you would see people outside mowing lawns water the plants kids playing hide and seek it was a blast people where more real
My mom would play this song and "Keep On Moving" by Soul 2 Soul all the time when I was growing up. My childhood was rife with positive black images and cultural expression. She kept me grounded to be an upstanding black man so not to fall victim to the stereotypes that the prevailing society promotes of us. This song reminds me of her lessons. I salute her in this song. She's alive and well and I pray that God keeps her healthy and elevated in her consciousness and pride.
Your Mom started you off on a awesome start with powerful uplifting spiritual music around you. I hope you continue to pass it on to your own children and others as well 😁Keep it going !! God most certainly will for your mom ! Remember He answers every prayer 🙏🏽
This song is so special to me …. For so many reasons that I’m unable to list here. So many memories 🥲…..so many dreams. Such an inspiring song. Thank you for such a great song.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽‘keep your head in the sky’🎵🎤❤
This is STILL such an awesome song! Undoubtedly one of my ALL TIME FAVOURITES! Fantastic vocals, a powerfully uplifting message and a killer baseline! I loved it when it was first released in 1991 and I'm still listenin' and lovin' it in 2022!
Celebrating Black History Month-Sounds Of Blackness. (Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, this choir sings practically every genres of music. From jazz and R&B to my favorite, gospel-spirituals. They are awesome you guys.) I know you know this song. Makes me want to dance.
Unfortunately Robert L. Johnson, who created the network, the original Black Owner & Entrepreneur sold BET for billions in 1998. That was & unfortunate day, the end of something entirely for us. He had billions but is now just a millionaire as some of his ventures did not do as well as BET. It was bought by Viacom, now Paramont is the current owner. Many things are stolen from us by others & then we sell off our things for money! Wrong move. It is better to have Ownership! Now others.. not many blacks run the company & have the final decisions on what get aired sadly. A grave mistake which he probably regrets.
I think this would be a great anthem for a school graduation because its telling you that you can do all things just keep your head to the sky, think positive.
3:17 "I know the storms and strife cloud up your outlook on life. Just think ahead and you'll be inspired to reach higher and higher. You will learn to do your best if u learn to say never say never. You maybe down but you're not out.." I feel that every time and get emotional.
I’ve loved the strength and the hope & positive faith of this song since first hearing it. I’m sharing it with younger people, especially in the black community who may not have heard it! You can absolutely win, as long as you keep your head to the sky. Thanks for this beautiful, timeless song & video!
why is this so damn motivational to me?? i feel like the black rocky listening to this. i feel like i can do anything!!! like i can seriously save the children of the world and shit
The lead singer reminds me of patty lebelle, anita baker and aretha franklin all rolled into one, gospel singers never get enough credit for their talent like the secular singers do.
Classic Record thanks that took a lot of carriage to say that even if it’s just a comment on TH-cam because we are the most hated people on the planet so for you to say that god must spoke to your spirit to feel this way about Africa Americans who god chose to be a special people. Thanks bro
I was 10 year's old when I used to hear this on the radio and my dad used play this around the house. Now I just turn 35 year's old and play it I still love it
Everytime the song ends you want more. this is one song that I wish would never end. I love this song so much. I feel this song in my bones. I keep replaying it
Black Folks Keep Your Heads Up..There are a Lot of Things That Are Out There That Can Bring Us Down If You Let It. Believe In The LORD..Believe in Yourself.
This is the music video!!! This is the music video I remember as a child, mainly about Sounds of Blackness along with Soul Holidays song. And I was age 6 going on 7 in year 1991. I still love it today! This song deeply affected me positively as a child. Thank you for posting. :)
Just the looks, colors and sounds of the 90's is EVERYTHING. seems like black people were more cultured back then.....man music was soooo much livelier than this mess that's out now
KG DA yesss black people were more conscious spiritually through their African roots. The white man said no no no let’s take this African consciousnesses music away from them and give them trap music and etc. smh. I sure wish black ppl would wake up on these last days
***** the answer to your question is simple one: people dont know what is good music anymore. they tend to follow the crowd or bandwagon out there and not forgetting the media hype to this days trash called music.
This is a beautiful song every time I feel down I always come to this song actually the whole CD was a beautiful work of art I recommend anyone to buy the CD it’s a wonderful thing
This song brings back so many memories. I see the place where my sons and I were living. The joy of seeing this video on Christian music video shows resonates through my mind and soul right now 😊.
The lady with the pink blazer who lead second on the first verse is Ann Nesby daughter and she is Paris Bennett mother who starred on American Idol years ago....
I have been singing this song in my head for a week now and finally had to look it up. Didn't think this upbeat song would start with chains, but here we are.
Any body here quarantined with me 4/2020. This song reminds me keep my eye on Jesus and not the problems we are facing. I loved this song as a lil girl. I never knew all the things it would help me get through
In the midst of struggle, depression, financial constraints, etc...look to the Most High for strength and keep moving forward. Better days are ahead, and what a testimony you will have for your loved ones.
Actually, I Have the album. The first part of the song is called chains, and then it moves and optimistic so it’s technically it’s technically chains, optimistic Breaking out of the chains that bind us with hope & optimism & faith
Love this UPLIFTING tune all these years! A timeless tune. Gary Hines, jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis are simply god sent. I do love sounds of blackness miss their music so much
I remember being in a play at school for black history month and doing our performance to this song, led by Ms. Steward.We walked out on both sides of the sanctuary in paper chains we made and broke out of them! I was in 4th grade. I'm now 39. This song still brings tears to my eyes!!! I love Sounds of Blackness!!
I first heard this song in house party 2. I heard it again today, and forgot how much I loved the way it made me feel as a child. It's being locked into the rotation.
Remember listening to this in the 90s makes me think of well to do black people not this mess we are in now smh... A different time we need this back dont let this fall on deaf ears
This particular song reminds me of my child hood. It reminds me when we were little children and teens. It just makes me sad because it's like its messaging when we were kids to now. Like time went by. We are adults now and there is a new set of kids and teens out there. I haven't had any kids or finish school so I'm like "as long as u keep your head in the sky" with my dreams and goals still in mind thanks to this song.
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One of the most beautiful songs ever made... I'm 35 yrs old now and remember hearing this record as a child in my grandma's house. It hits differently now when you've been thru some things, are going thru some things, and got over some things...
Be optimistic. Believe and keep the faith. God is always within🫶🏾✨️🫶🏾
That’s a whole fact 💯💪🏾
Man speak that ❤
BLACK PEOPLE WE HAVE TO BE OPTIMISTIC IN 2015!!!!!! 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 AND BEYOND
Totally agree Rise my People.
2017
Ok it's 2020
A lot of people have screwed me over. Most black people. They have not broken any laws so I can't sue them.
Enough of the optimistic slogans. Now we need to plan and organize to get shyte done! Time is ticking. Idleness and slowness will get US NOWHERE! Wake your ass up you mighty people! And let's get to work!
Why am i crying??! Real soul music! My God! 🙏🏾 🤲🏾
I’m 29…never heard this song….I STARTED CRYING 😢 😅THIS HITS MY SOUL I LOVE BEING BLACK ❤❤❤ #2022
Happy black history month yes agreed
I’m Mexican born in 82 trust me the early 90s was amazing i remember that time the shows Martin living single the cosbys and many more was about the power of uplifting the black community and teaching them education and peace the music was something we had Tupac wit his poetry Queen latifah wit her song U.N.I.T.Y and the powerful words of being respected and not being called a bitch EN Vogue telling everyone to free our minds.. and I loved all of that time the days were brighter the afternoons you would see people outside mowing lawns water the plants kids playing hide and seek it was a blast people where more real
Good times ❤. @@Jpcorza69
This song brings tears to my eyes. I really wished we had more music like this
Da Fuk lol your name and picture brings tears to my eyes 😂
MixtapeMan07 some how you found that to be funny??
😍
Da Fuk Facts
Anyway, back to the music... Keep your focus on God!
Not sure what happened in the last 20 years but... we need more music like this!
***** Same here! :)
You need to request & support it then!!
That is a great question
I think they called gangster rap that started using foul language and putting black men and women down.
The music changed. The audience changed. And record labels are gone
My mom would play this song and "Keep On Moving" by Soul 2 Soul all the time when I was growing up. My childhood was rife with positive black images and cultural expression. She kept me grounded to be an upstanding black man so not to fall victim to the stereotypes that the prevailing society promotes of us. This song reminds me of her lessons. I salute her in this song. She's alive and well and I pray that God keeps her healthy and elevated in her consciousness and pride.
@youtubeabuser god bless your mom For keeping you close to your African roots and making you feel proud to be black ✊🏾
S.I.E Israelite Judah Thank you!!
Your Mom started you off on a awesome start with powerful uplifting spiritual music around you. I hope you continue to pass it on to your own children and others as well 😁Keep it going !! God most certainly will for your mom ! Remember He answers every prayer 🙏🏽
Right on
Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience from your life, and the memory of your mom. We're all blessed just to know about her.
This song is helping me right now. The struggle only makes me stronger. There is higher power controlling the universe. NOT MAN!! Praise GOD!!!
Amen Amen
SIN IS A REPROACH TO ANY PEOPLE,THOSE WITHOUT JESUS CHRIST ARE SLAVES TO SIN,NOT THE REGURGITATED VICTIMHOOD THAT LOOMS TODAY
This song is so special to me …. For so many reasons that I’m unable to list here. So many memories 🥲…..so many dreams. Such an inspiring song. Thank you for such a great song.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽‘keep your head in the sky’🎵🎤❤
Same here. Stay encouraged!
January 2024! The Lord placed this on my heart. Amen!
This is a song that lift my spirits every time I hear it.
This song is DEEP.....love the vocal arrangements
It’s 2023 and I needed to hear this! God bless everyone who reads this. You got this. Just believe! Bless 100!
Never be ashamed of being Black and who you are! Music when it was inspirational to all.
black is beatiful
We're just different shades of brown
Correction* brown is beautiful
I love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sounds of blackness. They are one of the best comtemprary gospel group ever. Very positive song.
I needed to hear this today. 90s music was the best. Period!
Totally agree with you
This is STILL such an awesome song! Undoubtedly one of my ALL TIME FAVOURITES! Fantastic vocals, a powerfully uplifting message and a killer baseline! I loved it when it was first released in 1991 and I'm still listenin' and lovin' it in 2022!
Ann Nesby your vocals are unmatched!!!
Celebrating Black History Month-Sounds Of Blackness. (Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, this choir sings practically every genres of music. From jazz and R&B to my favorite, gospel-spirituals. They are awesome you guys.) I know you know this song. Makes me want to dance.
This powerful motivational sound should be played each and every day.
I'm struggling, it's 3 in the morning and this shows up in my feed. God is good.🙏🏿
You can win. Just be optimistic and focus on you. You got this
@AnAdorableWombat1 thank you
Praying you made it through whatever you were going through. ❤ 💪🏾
@TheDayTripDiva by the grace of God, I did, thank you, and God bless you.
I play this every morning along with prayer to start my day. Love Sounds of Blackness.
Highly underrated song. We miss music like this.
90's please come back I miss you so much 😢
yes 90s come back this came out in 1991 i remember my dad bought this and use to play this all of the time back in the days
Me too. When the young people listened to the elders and accepted advice.
BET used to play this every day, makes you wonder what ever happened to uplifting, encouraging music?
BET replaced it with derogatory music.
Debra Leevil wants to destroy blek people.
Yes on Video souls back in the days
Unfortunately Robert L. Johnson, who created the network, the original Black Owner & Entrepreneur sold BET for billions in 1998. That was & unfortunate day, the end of something entirely for us. He had billions but is now just a millionaire as some of his ventures did not do as well as BET. It was bought by Viacom, now Paramont is the current owner. Many things are stolen from us by others & then we sell off our things for money! Wrong move. It is better to have Ownership! Now others.. not many blacks run the company & have the final decisions on what get aired sadly. A grave mistake which he probably regrets.
@@DJERUPSHUNI thought he sold it in 2005
Thirty years on and still makes the hair on my arms stand on end and brings a lump to my throat. Stunning gorgeous music.....
I was 11 years old when this came out i remember my dad use to play this all the time back in the summer of 1991.
This takes me back to my childhood.
ME TOO MY BROTHER
This song will never get old
I think this would be a great anthem for a school graduation because its telling you that you can do all things just keep your head to the sky, think positive.
So cool so true!!😌😌😭😭😍😆💃
I make sure I indulge in this song atleast twice a day to keep my spirits high ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Cause life be lifin' too hard sometimes
3:17 "I know the storms and strife cloud up your outlook on life. Just think ahead and you'll be inspired to reach higher and higher. You will learn to do your best if u learn to say never say never. You maybe down but you're not out.." I feel that every time and get emotional.
I’ve loved the strength and the hope & positive faith of this song since first hearing it.
I’m sharing it with younger people, especially in the black community who may not have heard it!
You can absolutely win, as long as you keep your head to the sky.
Thanks for this beautiful, timeless song & video!
Thank you for your like of my comment.
I read an interview and saw my girl Mary J. Blige in concert, she said before she became an artist this song helped her a lot!
Man the energy in this video is GODLY!!!
"We will make it! God is with us always!"
Yes! Such an inspiring song. And they all have amazing voices. Can we please just go back to the early 90s music 😩
I didn't know women your age like this kind of music
why is this so damn motivational to me?? i feel like the black rocky listening to this. i feel like i can do anything!!! like i can seriously save the children of the world and shit
It's Gospel music!
The lead singer reminds me of patty lebelle, anita baker and aretha franklin all rolled into one, gospel singers never get enough credit for their talent like the secular singers do.
Secular Singers as you know got their start in the church.
Ann Nesbitt
Friend greetings from Colombia, African Americans you are the best! it as I would have liked to be black, great song!
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE MY FRIEND! YOUR SOULD IS ALREADY WITH US!!!
Thank you!!!
Classic Record thanks that took a lot of carriage to say that even if it’s just a comment on TH-cam because we are the most hated people on the planet so for you to say that god must spoke to your spirit to feel this way about Africa Americans who god chose to be a special people. Thanks bro
@@stilliriseDaat , We are special, thus the oppression.
Bring this Back we need this 2020🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🕊💃🏽💯💃🏽💯💃🏽💯
I was 10 year's old when I used to hear this on the radio and my dad used play this around the house. Now I just turn 35 year's old and play it I still love it
My favorite inspirational song of all time.
Love This Joint..."Keep Your Head To The Sky"
I love this song. It really keeps me up when times are down
Everytime the song ends you want more. this is one song that I wish would never end. I love this song so much. I feel this song in my bones. I keep replaying it
Me too
Optimistic. Such a great song! Music like this is what people truly need. Ann Nesby is one of the greatest vocalists ever.🌎🙏
Feel so good in my spirit this morning listening to this song. To GOD be the GLORY!!!!!
I needed to hear this today.
MrBrightWave Amen
2023 it’s gonna definitely be a new me. 60+ years old. Moving on to complete my education. It’s damn sure has been a long time. ❤
Black Folks Keep Your Heads Up..There are a Lot of Things That Are Out There That Can Bring Us Down If You Let It. Believe In The LORD..Believe in Yourself.
This song touches my soul 👍❤️
My favorite part of this video is around 5:19. This song lifts me up when I'm down.
This song instantly puts me in a great mood. My God. The message, the vibes 💛💛
This is the music video!!! This is the music video I remember as a child, mainly about Sounds of Blackness along with Soul Holidays song. And I was age 6 going on 7 in year 1991. I still love it today! This song deeply affected me positively as a child. Thank you for posting. :)
I can make it through the semester and pass it with flying colors in Jesus Name Amen
Say that for the both of us!! I listened to this song to push me... It's so inspirational!
Absolutely, just like House Party 2 when Kid was trying to make it through college, this song was in the movie.
2020...IN ROTATION STILL ‼️‼️‼️👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿
👌🏾✊🏾 💯
This song gives me goose bumps. love it :-)
Just the looks, colors and sounds of the 90's is EVERYTHING. seems like black people were more cultured back then.....man music was soooo much livelier than this mess that's out now
What dummies hit the dislike button on this song, they must be some of Lil Wayne and Nicki Manji fans!
its the industry,those culture vultures
KG DA yesss black people were more conscious spiritually through their African roots. The white man said no no no let’s take this African consciousnesses music away from them and give them trap music and etc. smh. I sure wish black ppl would wake up on these last days
Now our people brainwashed by money they forgot richness is within us.
@@stilliriseDaat your so right I can't stand it anymore. The closest we got back was through the Wakanda movement I felt our ancestors here with us.
How come this song hasn't gotten over 1 million views yet-it was quite the hit back in the day?
Because it's named wrong ppl are probably typing in the actual songs name optimistic and this comes up
***** the answer to your question is simple one: people dont know what is good music anymore. they tend to follow the crowd or bandwagon out there and not forgetting the media hype to this days trash called music.
I was searching for Optimistic and had to find and listen to this to realise it was the song under a different title.
This is a beautiful song every time I feel down I always come to this song actually the whole CD was a beautiful work of art I recommend anyone to buy the CD it’s a wonderful thing
This song brings back so many memories. I see the place where my sons and I were living. The joy of seeing this video on Christian music video shows resonates through my mind and soul right now 😊.
As long as you keep your head to the sky you can win
The lady with the pink blazer who lead second on the first verse is Ann Nesby daughter and she is Paris Bennett mother who starred on American Idol years ago....
How 😅 cried listening to this great songs. The memories. Thank You Jesus!
A #1 dance hit for Sounds of Blackness
Love this song. Hallelujah. Amen. Going through moments in life and this song comes along 🙏🏻
I have been singing this song in my head for a week now and finally had to look it up. Didn't think this upbeat song would start with chains, but here we are.
It doesn't get any more uplifting than this. Well put together song, gotta love music with a message.
Summer of 1991
I remember this song came on the radio when I was in High School (I'm telling my age)...it was like my alarm clock. Still love it to this day.
Any body here quarantined with me 4/2020. This song reminds me keep my eye on Jesus and not the problems we are facing. I loved this song as a lil girl. I never knew all the things it would help me get through
Listening to it now, 05/10/2020.
BRAVO BABY GIRL!!!!! I AM WITH YOU...LOVELIGHTS TO YOU!!!
This song fills my heart with energy and faith! thank you so much!
Mines too I can feel it in my soul
Judah's praises are heavenly blessed y'all feel that spiritual energy halleluyah🙏😂👐🌞✊✌😢👍💥
I miss the early 90's
I really miss those days!! Music, fashion, movies, tv shows, etc! We had so much more fun & substance back then. 😢🥺😩
You noticed how colorful & bright music videos where back then everything is dark & dawn now
NOW EVERYBODY KNOWS WHY WE CANT FIND THE OPTIMISTIC VIDEO CAUSE ITS RIGHT HERE SMH
True. I just recorded it, fast.
Another stellar Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis production.
Still giving me encouragement TO THIS DAY!! #timeless
miss waking up to this on saturday mornings and my mom telling me and my brother to clean up the house 😂😂😂
nick tharpe that is soo real my mum done the same
nick tharpe lol
In the midst of struggle, depression, financial constraints, etc...look to the Most High for strength and keep moving forward. Better days are ahead, and what a testimony you will have for your loved ones.
I love it it takes me back to happy times . Ann nesby and all of them so much talent omg
Whenever I’m feeling down this is one of the songs I listen to to cheer me up 😊
I'm a hebrew Israelite this brings me to tears
Peace & Blessings May The Ancestors Continue To Bless All Of You . ASE .
my 2nd best gospel song ever. i wish i was born around these times instead of hearing so much cussing and auto tune in music.
2023 and this song floods me with so many great memories growing up.
I love being black ! DA BLACKNESS 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
If things around you crumble No, you don't have to stumble and fall Keep pushing on and don't you look back
Please change the name of the song, it's called Optimistic not Chains
Listen to the beginning this is why it's called chain
Chains (Optimistic)
Actually, I Have the album. The first part of the song is called chains, and then it moves and optimistic so it’s technically it’s technically
chains, optimistic
Breaking out of the chains that bind us with hope & optimism & faith
#True
They got it right in this link> th-cam.com/video/TEtVfQNTs2I/w-d-xo.html
Love this UPLIFTING tune all these years! A timeless tune. Gary Hines, jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis are simply god sent. I do love sounds of blackness miss their music so much
Tears are inevitable when I watch this video.
I remember being in a play at school for black history month and doing our performance to this song, led by Ms. Steward.We walked out on both sides of the sanctuary in paper chains we made and broke out of them! I was in 4th grade. I'm now 39. This song still brings tears to my eyes!!! I love Sounds of Blackness!!
I first heard this song in house party 2. I heard it again today, and forgot how much I loved the way it made me feel as a child. It's being locked into the rotation.
Playing this right now and I will be jamming this in 2023, too! This is good music - timeless and priceless! Be optimistic!
Remember listening to this in the 90s makes me think of well to do black people not this mess we are in now smh... A different time we need this back dont let this fall on deaf ears
This particular song reminds me of my child hood. It reminds me when we were little children and teens. It just makes me sad because it's like its messaging when we were kids to now. Like time went by. We are adults now and there is a new set of kids and teens out there. I haven't had any kids or finish school so I'm like "as long as u keep your head in the sky" with my dreams and goals still in mind thanks to this song.
Power Love Peace.....The Blackness !
2023 💪 always a classic song of empowerment
The 90's were the days man. I wish the 90's were here again
It’s called ‘Optimistic’. One of the best songs of the 80s Xxx