The Rundown Take
Sexual Chocolate Sings: Melvin Bratton Brings Tommy Davidson Home to U Talk for a Song Premiere and Real Talk
A special Thursday-night edition instead of the usual Friday slot, because Devin and Larry Frank Jr. weren't waiting two weeks to get this one on. Melvin "G5" Bratton pulled up to bring his longtime friend, In Living Color star and comedian Tommy Davidson, into the building for stories, laughs and the world premiere of Davidson's new single.
Key Takeaways
- Bratton and Davidson met through mutual friend Derek Thomas at a Kansas City function years ago, became road partners, and Bratton spent a year as Davidson's road manager.
- Davidson debuted a 30-45 second snippet of his new smooth-jazz single, "I Know" — the panel compared the sound to Earth, Wind & Fire and Maurice White.
- Larry Frank praised Davidson as one of the most underrated new jack-era comedians, name-checking his legendary Michael Jackson impression from In Living Color alongside peers like Bernie Mac and Robin Harris.
- Davidson explained he's touring the country all summer for charity, including a fundraiser this weekend in San Antonio for a local school.
- Devin asked Davidson directly about the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings; Davidson tied his charity work to that violence and spoke about resilience in the black community.
The Friendship Behind the Show
Bratton and Davidson traded stories about their early days together — Bratton spotting Davidson in all-white linen at a club, learning who he was, and the two becoming road family from there. Davidson credited staying "patient" for his singing career the way an injured athlete waits for the game to come back to him, saying he watched peers like Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy sing before deciding it was his turn.
A Sentimental Side and a Charity Mission
Pressed on why he does the fundraising work, Davidson turned serious, reflecting on generations of his family's history in America and framing his charity efforts as part of a broader responsibility to give back. Chris Kane, calling in, echoed the room's reaction to the song, and the show closed with the usual hype for the November 11th U Talk Hurricane Bash tied to the Miami-Georgia Tech game weekend, with tickets on sale via Eventbrite.