Blackstreet - Don't Leave Me (official Video) -
: The group—featuring Eric Williams, Mark Middleton, and Chauncey Hannibal on lead—performs in a stark, glowing white room.
The official music video, directed by , is a time capsule of 1997 R&B fashion and production. Blackstreet - Don't Leave Me (Official Video)
: This same sample was famously used in 2Pac's "I Ain't Mad At Cha," giving the track an instant sense of nostalgia for listeners. : The group—featuring Eric Williams, Mark Middleton, and
: They are famously seen wearing metallic silver outfits , a hallmark of the "shiny suit" era in R&B and Hip-Hop. : They are famously seen wearing metallic silver
is the quintessential R&B heartbreak ballad of the late 90s, serving as the third single from Blackstreet's multi-platinum second album, Another Level (1996). Produced by the legendary Teddy Riley alongside Roosevelt "Bink" Harrell , the track is a masterclass in New Jack Swing-influenced soul, blending desperate lyrical pleas with smooth, four-part harmony. Video Concept & Aesthetics
The track is an open apology and a desperate plea for a second chance.
The song’s emotional weight is anchored by a prominent sample of the 1983 classic "A Dream" .