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Hilarious Videos of Little White, Asian Kids Throwing Down on Old-School Black R&B Hits

Though we as a culture have been knowing artists like Bill Withers, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder for years, an unlikely group is now showing love.

Screenshot: Facebook/Gary Owens

If youโ€™re a Black person whoโ€™s been living and working in America, then you already know there are a handful of classic songs and albums that stand the test of time and bring us joy.

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Whether itโ€™s Stevie Wonder and โ€œSongs in the Key of Lifeโ€ or Whitney Houston and โ€œI Will Always Love Youโ€โ€”there are just some cultural faves that will forever be cherished and passed down generation after generation. But while that passing down is to be expected from folks of the African American persuasionโ€”thanks to social media apps like TikTok and Instagramโ€”young white and Asian kids all over the country are also getting exposed to the timeless music.

Whether theyโ€™re belting out the hits in the middle of a mall or singing along with their parents in the car, this unlikely group of โ€œnew fansโ€ are finally getting exposed to songs weโ€™ve been loving and itโ€™s some of the funniest and heartwarming stuff youโ€™ve seen all year.

Donโ€™t believe us? Then just take a look for yourselves.

Lenny Williams- โ€œCause I Love Youโ€

One of the cultureโ€™s most fun songs to sing and emote to, seeing these two siblings go all the way with some Lenny Williams is both funny and an indication of the good taste their parents have! Yโ€™all better train the babies!

Al B. Sure- Nite and Day

https://www.tiktok.com/@jmlegrairstudio/video/7291836827110051118

Al B. Sureโ€™s hit song โ€œNite and Dayโ€ is already good but seeing this little kid play and sing like this makes us want to hit play on the classic ASAP.

Whitney Houston- โ€œI Have Nothingโ€

https://www.tiktok.com/@fluffycxbo/video/7183682517801733381

This kid belting out one of Whitney Houstonโ€™s hardest songs in the middle of a sidewalk in Manchester is truly amazing. He may be across the pond, but that soul is right there in his heart and vocal chords.

Bill Withers & Grover Washington- โ€œJust the Two of Usโ€

As if Bill Withersโ€™ โ€œJust the Two Of Usโ€ couldnโ€™t get any sweeter, this father-son duo loving on each other and completely vibing out to this song makes us want to rewatch this over and over.

Tevin Campbell- โ€œCan We Talkโ€

https://www.tiktok.com/@casey_and_amanda/video/7315936070791892270

There are a lot of things that are great and hilarious about this video. The first thing is this kidโ€™s ability to still play his video game while casually singing Tevin Campbell. The second thing is the dadโ€™s slow realization to the song heโ€™s singing and eventual encouragement. The third thing is the little boyโ€™s sibling whoโ€™s clearly going through something in the background.

Whitney Houston- โ€œGreatest Love of Allโ€

https://www.tiktok.com/@kwadroalas19/video/7313149588221742337

Clearly, Whitney Houston songs are a hit no matter where in the world you are and this little boy in the Phillipines just further proves that.

Soul II Soul- โ€œBack to Life (However Do You Want Me)

https://www.tiktok.com/@ginacacciatore/video/7209785649224961326

OK, so toddler mispronunciations aside, the fact that this young one was able to still articulate her favorite song to her mom well enough for her to recognize immediately should be applauded. And also the song choice? Exquisite.

Ray Charles- โ€œGeorgia On My Mindโ€

How so much soul can exist in such a small body is something weโ€™ll never know. But what we do know is that this little girlโ€™s parents must be proud.

Earth, Wind and Fire- โ€œSeptemberโ€

This father-son duo was so nice, we had to include them twice. Seeing them jam out to โ€œSeptemberโ€ by Earth, Wind & Fire is just too good to miss.

Bob Marley- โ€œThree Little Birds (Donโ€™t Worry About A Thing)

Arguably the cutest thing youโ€™ll see on the internet today, this little boy singing one of Bob Marleyโ€™s classic songs is sure to calm your spirit.

Whitney Houston- โ€œI Have Nothingโ€

Anybody bold enough to sing Whitney Houston automatically gets points as far as weโ€™re concerned and this little girl is no exception.

Aretha Franklin- โ€œRespectโ€

https://www.tiktok.com/@dawnofbizzle/video/7224399468458691883

This 12-year-old singing Aretha Franklin should come as no surprise considering the superstar singer heโ€™d grow up to be. And if you canโ€™t see the words on the screen clearlyโ€”thatโ€™s a young Justin Bieber before he blew up.

A Medley of 90s Black Classics

https://www.tiktok.com/@benandzara/video/7191336939176381698

For this to be a 90's music roll call, this little girl gets hella points for knowing โ€œFantasyโ€ by Mariah Carey, โ€œReturn of the Mackโ€ by Mark Morrison and โ€œGangsterโ€™s Paradiseโ€ by Coolio. Itโ€™s clear sheโ€™s getting fed the hits that matter!

Soul For Real- โ€œCandy Rainโ€

https://www.tiktok.com/@atothedash/video/7260938628422012202

One of this authorโ€™s personal favorite karaoke songs, this daddy-daughter duo tore down singing Soul For Realโ€™s classic, โ€œCandy Rain.โ€

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