This is one of the best R&B slow jams of all time!!!!! You can't sleep on Melvin!!! I love Dru hill, Jagged Edge, Jodeci, Shai, Boyz II Men, and Silk but these guys were doing it way back in 1985 first!!!
Who would they copy off of??? Prince is gone, New Jack Swing is played out, Jodeci is outdated and LeVert is gone as well....I guess they could be READY to be themselves I guess. We'll finally see how they really sound.
Ms. Yancandy what happened to all the R&B groups it was so many great groups this generation didn't appreciate the soulful sound. When Men's didn't mind going out there way for the Ladies, Woman. Everything is backwards
I absolutely love Ready for the World. They really never got the recognition they deserve. They were waaaay before their time! Whose still a fan in 2022?
The 70's, 80's and 90's are very good decades but it is just my opinion therefore everybody can agree or disagree with me, I will never forget those decades 😊
Lmao. I think it had pink moisturizer, some activator gel, the s curl itself, one more thing, but I can't remember. My mother would force that on me till I was like 10
Man that S-Curl style got me plenty of phone numbers,lol.Chics love playing in my hair back then,cause I would do touch ups every 2 weeks,lol.My cuz had that kanky bb's in his head and his curls wouldn't curl that much,lol...
Amen 🙏🏾 to that brother. He was one of the original natural male vocalist back then that can actually sing . Without him, there was no ready for the world. Period.
I loved this song as a pre-teen. Didn't know what he really was talking bout but I understand now. My aunt loved this group and had this on repeat over and over. lol
I agree with Will...This is one of the best R&B slow jams of all time!!!!! I went to concerts starting in the 60s and on thru the 70s, 80s, 90s and today... Will always love the smooth tunes of RFTW.....
@ Giovanna Your a numpty no era was the best you fool music is life it evolves when your young you think that was the best era . In reality when you look back its all the same that is why artists still making music rftw got a new song out lots of artists no longer make records but tour consistently making new generation of fans.
I feel anyone who remembers rewinding the cassette tape a hundred times to the point that you knew exactly where to stop it for YOUR song. Those that know about midnight love, the high school dances, the basement parties, the night time block parties, the time spent at in the beach parking lot. If you know what I am talking about then you are on it. Class of 95' and remember it all the way back to 1980.
The era was great, however, it's the reason why r&b is the way it is today. The mixture of hip hop and r&b killed r&b. Oh PS this is actually quiet storm
Yep! And I'm here for all of it too 😂😂😂 You should listen to his solo album "Ghetto Love" 😍😍😍😍 I swear I play that album everyday nonstop; it's most definitely a classic ❤🔥🔥
Ok, Mike Prescott, Jr....i don't know if i'd say RFTW was the MC before MC came out....both were groups, both were bands that could play music. Don't (please) get to comparing vocals...Melvin Riley's vocals were his and his alone....Stokely's vocals were Stokely's alone.
Queen Ugly Duckling I am just coming from a band standpoint. When Ready For The World came out there was not really a band like them. Same thing 4 MC when they came along.
I still love this jam..I had this on a cassette single. The chorus and verse “Can he go round and round and round baby” ain’t nuthin to be played with..straight heat🔥🔥👌🏽
I first got to hear RFTW in Fall '85 w/Oh Sheila and Digital Display; the Long Time Coming Lp(1986) is best for "Love You Down"-I had the cassette tape; but honestly, I ain't liked this record 32 yrs ago, until I had to really listen to it yesterday... and it sounds so much better today than in 1992!!
Still jamming in 2024..😊.. "Can he do it like this baby, Can he do it like that sugar,Can he go round and round and round baby?..😅😂.....Can he?...Can he????...Lol
This song back in '91 was the shyt!! .. My oldest brother who had more girls than a little bit was in high school, breaking hearts, and I wanted to be just like him, therefore I followed him everywhere to see what it took to bring a girl home to make my dad proud.. LoL .. my brother has swag to make that so effortless to date.. (I'm jealous) :-) And it all started with a song to get the job done..LoL.. This song was one of many back in our time.. so many memories..
See this is what im talking about not only was there real swag but it was sexy and there was respect for women, and a true love for music. Look at the videos from then and now. This is what will get and keep a woman. Now you gotta take birth control before you listen to todays music. Sad
I use to listen to Ready for the World with my girl, who became my wife. Nights when it was cool a you just needed the Fan on..Now you tell them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
this song is one of their sexiest trax ever.. and i think the radio stations back in da day slept on it. they were more focused on alot of their other trax but i feel this one was definitely radio worthy
This was a hit in DC back then. Not sure where you from. This was another smash most places for them. They didnf cut videos for failed tracks back then. Too much $$
Why are there only 1.5 million views?!?! That's a crime! Songs like these make me love being black b/c this life just hits different. Our music, our ways, our creativity. This song was definitely not age-appropriate for me (I was 13 in 1991) but DAMN them keyboards! I knew I was hearing something special and soulful. Honestly, the sexual aspect isn't what grabs me the most; it's really the nostalgia. That said, the song had me thinkin sex was this HUGE competition and the most important factor in a relationship. The bragging swagger Melvin had to say it's ok for his girl to hop on another pole and then HE'D TAKE HER BACK was mind-blowing to me (it still is, RT!) He be like, "...can he do it? Cuz if he can't, you may as well come back home." Video is a lil greasy, but hey, it was the 90's. I think Melvin's solo song "Whose Is it?" is the direct sequel to this song.
I always liked RFTW.I destroyed a lip sync contest with their song HUMAN TOY I just wish Melvin's solo album would've done better as far as sells so he could've done some more...love this song.
One of the most underrated and under appreciated groups of all-time. Made some of the greatest music of the 80s and their Straight Down to Business album was fire in the early 90s. The definitely need an unsung
Sure u ready for it more often 😏 to night baby do it real well hello yes wait till I done all most done sweetheart ok 👍 ok ♥️ I'm sorry for being such short time in our business cards last night but they had no way home from work today woman head
Ready for the world was no joke one of the best groups
Omg! I totally forgot this hit song...yes goodness, Melvin wasn't playing singing this song...I wish music was still like this!! ❤❤❤
Check out Melvin's solo music.. really good
Oh yeah i definitely familiar with his cd! @sirjasper4501
@@oliviarainbow2355 his new single and music video is called "suga daddy" I'm loving it
Babbbyyyy I love me some Melvin Riley!! He can have all of me❤❤❤❤
This is a REAL slow jam❤❤❤❤❤❤
TRUTH.
This is one of the best R&B slow jams of all time!!!!! You can't sleep on Melvin!!! I love Dru hill, Jagged Edge, Jodeci, Shai, Boyz II Men, and Silk but these guys were doing it way back in 1985 first!!!
Will Thomas V
yes they were
Indeed
I listen to this song as a little girl.Egypt
I listen to this song as a little girl.Egypt
Oh Melvin 😍😍😍. They don't make men like him anymore 😩😍😍
yes they do im right here
@@donaldmoss1369 fr brotha. Can u sing too?
@@paulwidit3792 yes I can and rap
@@donaldmoss1369 nice. Well u keep digging and being smooth wid it.
NO THEY DON’T!
You left me for another man? You know Melvin was about to drop from shyt!!
This sound like it just came out yesterday lol. They were always READY!
The intro always cracks me up. "You left ME for another man?!" Timeless classic.
He looked so serious 😂
@rashad0026 I Know!!!!😆🙈 I used to laugh every time I heard it when I was a little girl. It was so funny and dramatic to me
The Audacity of “ Sheila” 😂😂😂
Today it would be you left me for a woman.
I thought they were British for the longest time bc of Oh Sheila!! This group is one of the best! I love them so much!!!
They were the joint in 1986-88 my high school years... so many memories!!!!
Flint, Michigan
Lol. Yeah when I first heard Oh Sheila's spoken intro I thought they were British too.
Melvin Riley and the boys ready for the world needs to get ready for the world again ....don't you agree
Fr. It's been so long
Who would they copy off of??? Prince is gone, New Jack Swing is played out, Jodeci is outdated and LeVert is gone as well....I guess they could be READY to be themselves I guess. We'll finally see how they really sound.
They’re still doing Gigs
Yes ready for the world toyr❤
@@rosieclark3661 not all the original members just Melvin Riley with his own band
this is when R&B was so real now we don't have shit
Dang that was harsh and the sad part is it’s so true. I’m up making playlist to regenerate those feelings at this very moment
Indeed
You're right and wrong. We don't have any MAINSTREAM BR&B ACTS. But fuck it we got the 70s 80s and 90s as a library
So, what's on the playlist?
And Melvin is still fine.....RFTW and Dreamboy were all me and my best friend played in 86. Many great memories.
Nice Playlist!!!!!
Prince soundalikes huh?? Just listen to Prince..
@@olskool719nah Ready for the world had a different vibe but similar. Melvin's voice was completely different.... But yeah Prince was the best
Memories
Ms. Yancandy what happened to all the R&B groups it was so many great groups this generation didn't appreciate the soulful sound. When Men's didn't mind going out there way for the Ladies, Woman. Everything is backwards
"You left me for another man?"...underrated classic!
Yes!!! This looks like where Silk gets their vibe from!!...😍😍😍
💯💪🏾👍🏿
Saw RFTW and Silk in concert. Both groups sounded amazing
I absolutely love Ready for the World. They really never got the recognition they deserve. They were waaaay before their time! Whose still a fan in 2022?
In 2023 too!!! This STILL slaps, goes hard, chune, jam, joint .... whatever expression you use, this IS the business!!!
2023
My all time favorites, I have a tattoo 😅
Me
2023!!
This song never gets old. Timeless classic. Melvin Riley is one of the greatest singers of this era.
The 90's was the best era for Hip Hop and R&B
No cap
Cedric Ward 80’s as well
80s were the best for rnb
@@M3pointer17 Yesssss
The 70's, 80's and 90's are very good decades but it is just my opinion therefore everybody can agree or disagree with me, I will never forget those decades 😊
They need an Unsung
I agree!!
Dan Brame yes yes yes
Dan Brame yes Unsung need to do Ready for the World
True.
I believe they have I swear I watched it
Who’s still here in 2024 ?
Right here
Always❤
Been here since 82
Here now and beyond
I’m here!!!
Dang,I cant believe I wore my hair like that,lol.S-Curl kit and some hair dye,lol...Those were the best days!
the style is back from the 90s
yeah im shaving now,lol
Lmao. I think it had pink moisturizer, some activator gel, the s curl itself, one more thing, but I can't remember. My mother would force that on me till I was like 10
Man that S-Curl style got me plenty of phone numbers,lol.Chics love playing in my hair back then,cause I would do touch ups every 2 weeks,lol.My cuz had that kanky bb's in his head and his curls wouldn't curl that much,lol...
you bought the one with Dominique Wilkins on the box? lol 😂😂😂
Amen 🙏🏾 to that brother. He was one of the original natural male vocalist back then that can actually sing . Without him, there was no ready for the world. Period.
00⁰
++
Best leryic is " if he can't do it you Midas well come back home! ❤❤❤
I loved this song as a pre-teen. Didn't know what he really was talking bout but I understand now. My aunt loved this group and had this on repeat over and over. lol
I need to learn how to go round and round and round, just in case my woman leaves me for another. I can sing this classic to her. 😜
I love me some Melvin Riley 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾
“Lord can you please bring back the 90’s R&B”
Everytime i come back it sounds better and better🔥🔥🔥
I agree with Will...This is one of the best R&B slow jams of all time!!!!! I went to concerts starting in the 60s and on thru the 70s, 80s, 90s and today... Will always love the smooth tunes of RFTW.....
Mannnn, this was the f-ing jam
Flintowns Finest!!! Still bumping this in 2024
One of the hardest rnb groups ever
The 90's was the greatest soul explosion since the 60's...and better in many ways. I do miss them.
@ Giovanna
Your a numpty no era was the best you fool music is life it evolves when your young you think that was the best era . In reality when you look back its all the same that is why artists still making music rftw got a new song out lots of artists no longer make records but tour consistently making new generation of fans.
I feel anyone who remembers rewinding the cassette tape a hundred times to the point that you knew exactly where to stop it for YOUR song. Those that know about midnight love, the high school dances, the basement parties, the night time block parties, the time spent at in the beach parking lot. If you know what I am talking about then you are on it. Class of 95' and remember it all the way back to 1980.
Always been one of my favorite songs by RFTW...they don't get enough credit..great blend of songwriting & musicianship.
Yes Bro and that song (Gently)
i have the 12' ext version of this jam which Melvin says at the end i leave the key under the rug for u.
Iktr!
That's the version I have been looking for.... I need that... Send it, please... Thank you!
Go to ut and search rftw Wondering and Melvin riley in the rain enjoy let me know
2022 and I’m still loving this one!!!!! They had the best slow jams, HANDS DOWN!! Baby making music!! 💜💜💜
WORD!
YOU'RE DAM RIGHT. JUNIOR FROM LONDON 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The New Jack Swing era! An era by itself and certain that many do miss!
You're welcome ;)
so treu, bring back that era
You are right there, many still do miss the positive vibes of the New ack Swing era, including me
Hadi Naqui For real, Hadi!
The era was great, however, it's the reason why r&b is the way it is today. The mixture of hip hop and r&b killed r&b. Oh PS this is actually quiet storm
I was the biggest READY FOR THE WORLD fan back in the day. I had no business singing them lyrics when I was 14yrs 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️😂
Lol!! None of us did. But regardless we sang the hell outta of it.
Maybe now? LLOL
This song still in heavy rotation with me
HIS VOICE!!!!!
❤❤
r&b in its purest essence
OMG, I miss the mid 80's to mid 90's R&B slow jams... This song always makes me feel at peace...
Still better than 100% of the "so called" slow jams being today in 2019. RFTW was the truth.
this track go hard
Wow, haven't heard this jam in years, great R&B never dies. This song put a smile on face.
Damn the the women were sexy back then. And us men had real style. I need a time machine.
....and they had hairy magpies downtown back then. Black women and Asian women have the prettiest pubes.
He said "If he can't you may as well come back home"
Melvin Riley was the freakiest freak of all freaks. Here. For. It.
lol
Yep! And I'm here for all of it too 😂😂😂 You should listen to his solo album "Ghetto Love" 😍😍😍😍 I swear I play that album everyday nonstop; it's most definitely a classic ❤🔥🔥
Jessica Pettaway 👀
@rcandminilover Unfortunately no.
@@EIrizarryMadOfficial the
melvin riley was so foiinnee. and this song is godly imo
Ready For The World 🌍 is truly legendary.
This song and "Tonight" are Their greatest songs in my opinion! They are the most unique out of their whole catalog! ❤❤💯 Still moving in 2022!
Slide over & deep inside your love 😊
You on point 💯Those songs hittin👌Absolutely vibe off Ready for the world ❤
Gently... my favorite
One of my all time favorite songs!
Can he do it like this baby?
Hell no!!!
LOLOL! That is the answer half of the time!
🙊
Girl you get so cause I wouldn't turn off the lights
Melvin was one if the best slow jam artist of all time and the most underrated one to
2021 and STILL going strong. Love this!!
Loved Ready For The World!
They had some good music and were an actual band that could play. I remember seeing them play at the Roseland Ballroom years ago in NYC
U know this *****. They were Mint Condition B4 Mint Condition!
Ok, Mike Prescott, Jr....i don't know if i'd say RFTW was the MC before MC came out....both were groups, both were bands that could play music. Don't (please) get to comparing vocals...Melvin Riley's vocals were his and his alone....Stokely's vocals were Stokely's alone.
Queen Ugly Duckling I am just coming from a band standpoint. When Ready For The World came out there was not really a band like them. Same thing 4 MC when they came along.
@ M Prescott, Jr.--ok..hear you....
this song is so good I love his voice😍😛😜
This song always been one of the faves he sang the isht out this song!!!
*WE STILL LOVE YOU RFTW AND YOU DA BOMBBBBB! KILLIN' THIS GARBAGE TODAY! MORE REAL MUSIC ON MY++ PUBLIC++ PLAYLISTS*
I love you for what you said I got a bad relation ship. She just wants to do her all the time
The group is doing really good in the music Business and this song us the best song on their records.
Damn this song is straight 🔥 🔥 2024 and it's killing me softly❤❤❤❤
One of my favorite groups of all time!!! Tour please!!!
Sooo underrated. Killed it every time.
This what I call music when times when you can make a woman feel she was worth it all.
I still love this jam..I had this on a cassette single. The chorus and verse “Can he go round and round and round baby” ain’t nuthin to be played with..straight heat🔥🔥👌🏽
This is a FULL flamethrower!!!
The toughest boys on the block great performance
The group Surface was a little better.
I totally forgotten about this song until this morning.
damn no he can't I'm on my way :-)
I can!!!!
Lolliemma76 Yes he can!
+Lolliemma76 lmbo
oldman bron damn oldman why you got to be so grumpy
🤣🤣🤣
Wow, I was having a blast in the city when this came out! Memories. 😂😂
What is it that makes one member of a group so MAGNETIC? Melvin just holds the attention, he's so intense.
@Trace713 Wow. So super talented, as well! Thank you for letting us know!
@Trace713 Wow. Thanks for that info. Didn't know that. Talent at it's best.
As a kid I use to get them and Troop mixed up
@Trace713 you just taught me something
I first got to hear RFTW in Fall '85 w/Oh Sheila and Digital Display; the Long Time Coming Lp(1986) is best for "Love You Down"-I had the cassette tape; but honestly, I ain't liked this record 32 yrs ago, until I had to really listen to it yesterday... and it sounds so much better today than in 1992!!
man I miss this kind of music so muc!!!!truly love songs!!!💋💋💋💜💜💜
Come on baby you can tell me... Cannnn heeee do iiiiitt in my Melvin voice ;)
Play this on the radio now. It still slaps
Still jamming in 2024..😊.. "Can he do it like this baby, Can he do it like that sugar,Can he go round and round and round baby?..😅😂.....Can he?...Can he????...Lol
That Bihh roll hard.❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🦾🦾🦾
This song back in '91 was the shyt!! .. My oldest brother who had more girls than a little bit was in high school, breaking hearts, and I wanted to be just like him, therefore I followed him everywhere to see what it took to bring a girl home to make my dad proud.. LoL .. my brother has swag to make that so effortless to date.. (I'm jealous) :-) And it all started with a song to get the job done..LoL.. This song was one of many back in our time.. so many memories..
See this is what im talking about not only was there real swag but it was sexy and there was respect for women, and a true love for music. Look at the videos from then and now. This is what will get and keep a woman. Now you gotta take birth control before you listen to todays music. Sad
not sad. ill bring it back
Yes! Best comment on this upload! 👏
Facts! This was real love music .
When being a gentleman was trending, and accepted
Back when being romantic was trending
90s group man I miss music like this. Use to pretend I was him with the brush singing
This is jam😁😁😁
Arsenio Allen jam is an understatement and so is jawm bomb THESHIT
I think this was their last relevant hit. They always came hard with the slow jams though.
I use to listen to Ready for the World with my girl, who became my wife. Nights when it was cool a you just needed the Fan on..Now you tell them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
this song is one of their sexiest trax ever.. and i think the radio stations back in da day slept on it. they were more focused on alot of their other trax but i feel this one was definitely radio worthy
It played on the radio in my city everyday
This was a hit in DC back then. Not sure where you from. This was another smash most places for them. They didnf cut videos for failed tracks back then. Too much $$
Why are there only 1.5 million views?!?! That's a crime! Songs like these make me love being black b/c this life just hits different. Our music, our ways, our creativity. This song was definitely not age-appropriate for me (I was 13 in 1991) but DAMN them keyboards! I knew I was hearing something special and soulful. Honestly, the sexual aspect isn't what grabs me the most; it's really the nostalgia. That said, the song had me thinkin sex was this HUGE competition and the most important factor in a relationship. The bragging swagger Melvin had to say it's ok for his girl to hop on another pole and then HE'D TAKE HER BACK was mind-blowing to me (it still is, RT!) He be like, "...can he do it? Cuz if he can't, you may as well come back home." Video is a lil greasy, but hey, it was the 90's. I think Melvin's solo song "Whose Is it?" is the direct sequel to this song.
Yessss I’m here in on September 30 2024 listening to this 💖🤞🏾Great music I miss this type music frfr
I always liked RFTW.I destroyed a lip sync contest with their song HUMAN TOY I just wish Melvin's solo album would've done better as far as sells so he could've done some more...love this song.
For me was the 80's and 90's the best time for me and about the music!
Melvin Riley is a G
Melvin tho! 2020 I’m here for it!
💖💖
2021
Girl you get so cause I wouldn't turn off the lights
Still the shiiit 👌🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
RFTW a great group that brought us many nice songs my favorite is let me love you down!
No melivin i didn.t leave u for another man. I love way u look in this video. And u serious abouyt it.. Got nothing but love for u always💙💙💙💙👍💋💋💋🌹🌹🌹
This Songs a Classic.
Nobody can do it like you baby. I love this song!
❤❤❤❤❤ these guys 🎶🎶🎶🎶 S/O to Mr Riley n the rest that's still makein beautiful 🎶🎶🎶🎶🙏🏿GOD for 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Thank you u momma for putting me on the R&B Music and am 17
One of the most underrated and under appreciated groups of all-time. Made some of the greatest music of the 80s and their Straight Down to Business album was fire in the early 90s. The definitely need an unsung
You left me for another man yeeeesssssssss! Still my shhhhh 2019🔥
Seriously, RFTW had THE BEST Slow Jams EVER.....Mic Drop.
'91❣️ Hell yeah, FlintTown! #2024
#Saginaw #WTLZ #WDZZ #Jam
Sure u ready for it more often 😏 to night baby do it real well hello yes wait till I done all most done sweetheart ok 👍 ok ♥️ I'm sorry for being such short time in our business cards last night but they had no way home from work today woman head
these groups back then there music was so awesome 80s and 90s the best.
One of my all time favorites from this group. I always love them and the group Troop their hit song Spread My Wings was the bomb.