Sounds of Blackness - Optimistic (2009)

[nurCharli]

I like the music on the original version better, but the wording is still beautiful.

[Slicearoni]

Original is better...The beat on this one doesn't move like the 1st one.

[theplantguru]

They need to repost the original.

[4444whatever4444]

This song has helped me through so much I always go back to it.

[NICKEYBLACK35]

The original is so much better. The beat , and everything that was going on in 1992. It made me a better person. I cry everytime I hear the song. Life went by so quick

[vibrations111]

No,no it's just not working,the original will never be surpassed!!!

[Dem232]

The message is evergreen but, this remix doen't do the original any justice at all!!!!! It' so sad when original artists ruin their own tracks!!! Bring back the original!!!!!!

[64spenser]

What is this? Why ruin a perfectly fantastic song with this? Please!

[wiggpusha]

@64spenser i still dont know

[64spenser]

What is this? Why ruin a perfectly fantastic song with this? Please!

[wiggpusha]

@64spenser idk

[MarcusChavers]

Marcus Chavers

MJC Entertainment

Was Here

[curvation091113]

The original is always better than the second version!

[DizIce08]

Nah, not feeling this. My favorite song but the ORIGINAL will trump this one always.

[noelmaks]

fantastic

[Msshay321]

I love this song! House party 2

[EPVxRaize]

the beat is....not better than the first

[whoozthaboss]

come on brah... This ain't touching the original.

[isaacruffinjr]

4 People are pessimistic!

[seldomsceen]

Why can't I find the original anyplace on YouTube? It always lifts my spirits. I don't even listen to Gospel music but the Orignal song is my jam, this one is ok too but I gotta find it, it vanished. Hmm Interesting

[MrGriffiev]

Love the original better! That being said, this is a good update!

[MrZelunjo36]

I love the drum beat and other sound systems. Nice song

[oibe84]

Thanks for posting.. Love this song..

[dreday1027]

I'm not sure about this. to busy

[Phillyguy30]

It sound like 2 completely different songs playing at the same time

[PHBRuhhh]

i like this song i had to do a show to this song my fav

[mrg1850]

The original version is much better....much much better.

[dezzcv]

its cool wat ya trying to do but just rerelease the original its way better this version has garbage drums it sounds like ya just did it in 5 mins with no effort remember it gotta be knockin

[BrooklynBound4]

They should have left the song alone the origanal is way better. Still nice though

[Xchrstian4Agnostism]

ewww.. I do not like this version. yuck...

*Runs from the video and looks for original"...

[nurache]

awww why did they do a remake. THe original version was PERFECT! Don't fix it if it ain't broke...

[ActualNews4People]

Thank u, JESUS CHRIST; because u sent this video 2 us when we really needed it ... GOD continue 2: direct, use, & BLESS all of u ...

BLESSINGS,

[deniseandread]

aint nothing like the original.

[jei19]

this version isn't bad for a revamp from the AWESOME original

jg4.bei(team legend atl) dem swagg boys

[jhetvanruyven]

I have not heard the original so I'll focus on the wonderful Optimistic Positive Lyrics then check out the original one.

[RootsRunDeeep]

**Note to all back in the day artist trying to come out in these times**

dont fall into the trap of trying to fit into todays autotune rhythms

they dont feed the spirit like the era you came from

thats why todays artist always sample tracks from your day

go against the grain- do something totally original

[Rynryn99]

Love this song! Nice version, but the original is the best =) Got me thru some daysssssssss

[missydd1]

Who sings original?

[JessyBaby07]

... iTS still Sounds Of Blackness ft. Ann Nesby

@missydd1

[robfromdublin]

Originals better!!

[slimbeautyful]

just when I need to hear something to give me hope I heard this....what an inspirational song

[CaydenDaDon]

Ann Nesby kinda sounds like Patti LaBelle

[LoveeYouBabyy]

I really like this one x

[Machelle3200]

i didn't know they rerecorded this...but this still doesn't hold on a candle to the production by jimmy jam and terry lewis...

[tsoe2001]

I'm glad they are trying to introduce this song to the new generation.

I still like the old version better, but it's all good.

PEACE

[MuZiKiNg84]

@tsoe2001 I agree, it deserves to stand the test of time, but the original was already timeless. Some things are classic and DONT need to be redone. Just watch the "remake" of "A Nightmare on Elm Street". Don't worry, I'll wait...

[wallykater]

FANTASTIC!!!! I adore them.

[yajgurloh]

Chreese Jones was my 5th grade teacher just three years ago && I still see her at school.

[clubland459]

Not a patch on the original.

[bryanb16th]

Great song. But the original is better.

[illzlogik]

@bryanb16th You're right the original is 100% better. I don't even like this version actually.

[bryanb16th]

@illzlogik much better. I only like the first mintue or so of this version.

[deb929983]

Optimistic is a Sounds of Blackness signature song. However, this is a new rendition of a familiar song. The message is still about hope! We are all in need of this positive message and the Sounds of Blackness delivers!

[deb929983]

Great song and the message is about hope! The music is wonderful!

[HarmonySue1]

Great message to begin my day with a wonderful mug of brew...Good to the last drop...Love my Folgers. Again, your band is phenomenal. Thanks