As we start the brand new yr, 2024, it’s time as soon as once more to rejoice the musical highlights from the 2023 HBCU band season.
This annual listing, curated with enter from HBCU Sports activities’ social media followers and message board members, includes a wealthy tapestry of tunes that span genres and eras, celebrating the various musical heritage of those establishments.
The listing is a dynamic combine of up to date hits and timeless classics, showcasing the bands’ means to adapt and excel throughout varied musical types. From R&B and pop to soul and extra, these performances spotlight the flexibility and creativity inherent in HBCU marching bands.
Beneath are the highest 20 cowl songs of 2023 carried out by HBCU bands.
20. Alabama A&M, “Secret Backyard” (Quincy Jones ft. Al B. Certain!, James Ingram, El DeBarge, and Barry White)
19. Texas Southern, “Rock The Boat” (Aaliyah)
18. Jackson State, “Don’t Cease Your Love” (Keith Sweat)
17. Southern, “Dreamin” (Vanessa Williams)
16. Tennessee State, “Completely satisfied Feelin’s” (Maze That includes Frankie Beverly)
15. Bethune-Cookman “Lovin’ You” (The O’Jays)
14. Norfolk State, “On My Mama”
13. Alcorn State, “Love Faces” Trey Songz
12. Florida A&M, “Golden Hour” (JVKE)
11. North Carolina A&T, “Between the Sheets/Footsteps within the Darkish” Combine (The Isley Brothers)
10. Southern, “Anytime, Anyplace” (Janet Jackson)
9. Alabama State, “If I Ever Fall In Love” (Shai)
8. Florida A&M, “Snooze” (SZA)
7. Jackson State, “Soiled Diana” (Michael Jackson)
6. Jackson State, “Gradual Down” Combine (Bobby Valentino/Skip Marley, H.E.R)
5. North Carolina A&T, “Celebrity” (Luther Vandross)
4. Jackson State, “Water” (Tyla)
3. Alabama State, “On and On” (Erykah Badu)
2. Southern, “My Humorous Valentine” (Chaka Khan)
1. Jackson State, “Love” (Keyshia Cole)
