Video Vibrations

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Video Vibrations was a multi-hour long video block that showcased some of hottest music videos. It is also among one of BET's early video shows. The show debuted on BET in October 1984 and continued through the 1997. In 1997, it was changed to Vibrations.

[edit] Hosts

The show's host consisted of a VJ who did voice-overs and hosted unseen.

• Alvin "The Unseen VJ" Jones (1984-1991), one of BET's other first VJ's,alongside Donnie Simpson.
• "Captain" Paul Porter (1991-1996)
• Lorenzo "Ice Tea" Thomas (1996-1997)

[edit] Popular segments

Throughout its run, Video Vibrations had numerous segments that were very popular. Some include:

• Rap Week, a segment dedicated to hip-hop and rap. Numerous artists were interviewed as well. This was also the inspiration for Alvin Jones to create Rap City, which is still on the air today.
• Another popular one was The Monday Music Marathon, a showcase of music videos by one artist or genre.