Khalid: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans,
    Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

  • @DmanUNT2014
    @DmanUNT2014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4022

    What a time...
    NPR is on a roll.

    • @indioca4272
      @indioca4272 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      DmanUnt2014 Dman, what’s good!!

    • @huh736
      @huh736 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's what I thought too

    • @lawislaw2585
      @lawislaw2585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Who else are they gonna give us!?

    • @rolandryder5811
      @rolandryder5811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account??
      I somehow forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me.

    • @averycayden6154
      @averycayden6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Roland Ryder Instablaster =)

  • @n.1480
    @n.1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4499

    he looks like his hugs are warm. 🥺

    • @heart4serving
      @heart4serving 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Lol😂😂😂

    • @KBWeeds
      @KBWeeds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      n. YEES! Like you sigh in the middle of it and feel comfort.

    • @n.1480
      @n.1480 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      K M Weekes you get it. 😭😭😭

    • @KBWeeds
      @KBWeeds 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      n. Man people don’t realize the power of a good warm hug.

    • @tees1798
      @tees1798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yessss omg🤣🤣🤣

  • @benhurst4456
    @benhurst4456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5891

    Khalid's guitarist doesn't get enough credit, so creative

    • @bulldozernetwork
      @bulldozernetwork 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Ben Hurst The guitarist has vids on TH-cam. Check out jussjef.

    • @dolliedufort3590
      @dolliedufort3590 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah he's amazing!

    • @markbyrd7710
      @markbyrd7710 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      It's flawless. One of the best accompaniments I've ever seen.

    • @ddalejandroo
      @ddalejandroo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      walkingpetfish yes he does, since like 2005 thought I recognized him

    • @ya5413
      @ya5413 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The guitarist is so legit.

  • @JoeMandell-
    @JoeMandell- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1456

    My kids used to attend an after school program (CDC) when we were stationed Heidelberg, Germany. I remember Khalid and some other boys putting on a talent show and singing some boy band songs for the staff and parents. He must have been in the 3rd or 4th grade at the time. His mom was also a very talented singer.
    Good memories.

    • @dalpiang635
      @dalpiang635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Your really lucky

    • @JoeMandell-
      @JoeMandell- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@cristianacosta6257 I also grew up and graduated from High School in Northeast El Paso - Go Matadors! Let's just say it was a long time ago 🗓👨‍🦳.
      Despite the heartbreak caused by the senseless mass shooting, I was really proud to see how the city came together. Khalid has shown that he has not forgotten about his roots and is eager to give back to the community that helped shape him. He is a really good kid.

    • @chriscourt8531
      @chriscourt8531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoeMandell- Wow parkland Highschool

    • @benedictoplanet1768
      @benedictoplanet1768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So nice when you share some memories with inspiring people

  • @laineyshay334
    @laineyshay334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    why do I always love these stripped back acoustic versions on tiny desk better than the original songs. His voice is so raw and I can hear the grittiness and imperfections, its so beautiful

    • @-Teague-
      @-Teague- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His voice is so incredible, like literally to the point I thought he was using autotune on some tracks he literally wasn't lol

  • @kmann6903
    @kmann6903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3880

    Khalid sounds WAYYY BETTER LIVE. He needs to be protected at all cost!

    • @keshiapeters1575
      @keshiapeters1575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Bluey_777 This. I have been streaming his stuff on pandora. So much production. He doesn't need this on his songs. I feel the same about SZA.

    • @gonzacollao
      @gonzacollao 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Bluey_777 Good thing about it though is you can enjoy these songs both ways; some days I'll feel like jammin to the album version, others I'd like to just chill to the live ones. The amount of production that goes in his albums doesn't take anything away from the fact that he's just talented AF. Cheers!

    • @user-uv4tv9po9j
      @user-uv4tv9po9j 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      only sometimes lol...he sounds straight up terrible in bigger venues and when the song is played at its normal speed

    • @davidmorris2852
      @davidmorris2852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      90 percent sound better live .

    • @anna-mariyablue8580
      @anna-mariyablue8580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      he's one of the endangered species - a singer that can actually sing

  • @kaveenranasinghe6284
    @kaveenranasinghe6284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2941

    That synchronized head bob at 5:23 was just awesome

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2636

    dude on the guitar is killin it

    • @Yuval_Hod
      @Yuval_Hod 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Exactly what i thought through the whole video

    • @adrianberdecia4489
      @adrianberdecia4489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tight af

    • @PrestonFrederick
      @PrestonFrederick 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      He's actually so clean and dynamic. acrobatic through the technic shifts

    • @neilbereal3866
      @neilbereal3866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What is the guitarist's name?

    • @Malilise221
      @Malilise221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@neilbereal3866 is name is Jef Villaluna

  • @elijahbarnes2041
    @elijahbarnes2041 5 ปีที่แล้ว +658

    His guitarist is so amazing. His playing, strumming, riffs, and so on are just so beautiful. He can play. He inspires me man.

    • @deneesherpather9608
      @deneesherpather9608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Smooth operator. Subtle yet powerful style.

    • @Adri4n0
      @Adri4n0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      very true.

    • @btodarent
      @btodarent 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is Jussjef on YT. I have been watching his vids for over a decade.

    • @zurieltemmy
      @zurieltemmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he's really good !

    • @zacharynagy4125
      @zacharynagy4125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jef Villaluna

  • @kierstinvalencia6600
    @kierstinvalencia6600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    How can ANYONE say he sucks?! Four years later and this is still one of the BEST Tiny Desk Performances. ❤️ His voice, his energy, eveything!

    • @majorallan2416
      @majorallan2416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      commented on this to bring you back to this video ..now lets vibe together 😌

    • @TheDirtyWork
      @TheDirtyWork ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Who said that? He's my faaaaavorite. 💚💚💚

    • @ruckme1100
      @ruckme1100 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now, Fred Again.. is the best Tiny Desk performance

  • @EnnyOwl
    @EnnyOwl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +983

    His voice is the butter on my hot toast 😍

  • @callummoodley6311
    @callummoodley6311 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1569

    NPR yall need to be stopped , goddamn 🔥👏

  • @chrismcgrath6321
    @chrismcgrath6321 6 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    NPR have been on fire lately with the RnB artists! So damn nice on the ears

  • @brechtvanolmen1799
    @brechtvanolmen1799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +607

    00:00 Young Dumb & Broke
    04:06 Location
    09:06 Saved

    • @honeys.9579
      @honeys.9579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thanks for the timestamps.

    • @jordanoblein4050
      @jordanoblein4050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hero

    • @robinsidel3476
      @robinsidel3476 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where’s Talk? :(
      That’s ok. This is beautiful

  • @Angeleyesly
    @Angeleyesly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    August .
    One week before class starts again .
    Its raining.
    Dancing in my room in the dark .
    My depression is cured .
    Life's beautiful .
    Thanks for existing Khalid

  • @Eskii_NZL
    @Eskii_NZL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    That dude on the gat is a legend, he made location sound so good on acoustic

    • @Nov95
      @Nov95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lol the gat

    • @Hddizzle4shizzle
      @Hddizzle4shizzle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He must be a maori boy..

    • @Hddizzle4shizzle
      @Hddizzle4shizzle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Just relised he is from back home..hes on youtube under jussjeff.. foo mean maori mean...

    • @slxyerxo
      @slxyerxo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just by looking at him I knew he was from NZ 🤣🤣

    • @Kevinschart
      @Kevinschart 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      his name is jussjeff.. i've been following him since like 2008.

  • @veganvampire95
    @veganvampire95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +982

    his voice is literally flawless if not BETTER live with these acoustics

    • @Kaylaaisbeast
      @Kaylaaisbeast 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      jodie way better. For me, anyways.

    • @jobsuijs3032
      @jobsuijs3032 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I wish he had done 'Angels'. It is a hard song and I haven't heard it live yet.

    • @MelancholyProducer
      @MelancholyProducer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think a lot of it is the years of singing these songs now. cause he is even better here than when I heard him live in 2016.

    • @hannahadkins6299
      @hannahadkins6299 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      somehow his voice always brings tears to my eyes because it’s so beautiful

  • @simba1225
    @simba1225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1347

    NPR aren't playing any games. Been a great month

    • @Nooberstein123
      @Nooberstein123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      young simba Misch, Caesar, Smith, Khalid you are SO right

    • @simba1225
      @simba1225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Joseph Kenny Tipton don't forget Goldlink!

  • @paltro8977
    @paltro8977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Live performances like this, no backing track, no rowdy crowds, truly show the talent behind the songs we love

  • @cristyhernandez25
    @cristyhernandez25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    This is quality music
    The fact that all of the music presented here are just his firsts songs written baffles me.
    He's so young, with so much potential , not mentioning his voice has that something that just melts all your problems.
    Huge fan from the first chord

  • @LL337799
    @LL337799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE ALL THESE AMAZING CONCERTS?

    • @plmitch
      @plmitch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Silvia Minosa be your amazing self?!? MAYBE??? LOL

    • @LL337799
      @LL337799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha I hope that's why

    • @Redawuk1
      @Redawuk1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Clean livin?

    • @LL337799
      @LL337799 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yeah that might be it

    • @SingKiaMuze
      @SingKiaMuze 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let us keep receiving. The video for my new song U Ain’t Gotta Lie from the 3 Piece ’N A Biscuit EP is up on my channel. I would love if y’all could check it out and comment as you are inclined. Bless.

  • @californiapapii322
    @californiapapii322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +469

    These tiny desk concerts are slowly turning into the only way I listen to music!

    • @dontealmighty9517
      @dontealmighty9517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CA Lowe Agreed ‼️

    • @amardeepbains637
      @amardeepbains637 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      These show that the entire industry should go back to recording music this way

    • @stacieklein3113
      @stacieklein3113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been that way for years. 10/10 would recommend.

    • @Marromar.
      @Marromar. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oooooh my ! Me too 🥹

  • @iheartdeepika
    @iheartdeepika 6 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    he's so shy and adorable with the cutest laughter ever :, ) love his music, love his guitarist and love HIM

  • @StephCody
    @StephCody 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    bro honestly, this is the most raw, clearest vocals that I've heard on any of these videos... well frickin done Khalid

  • @Seriouslioness
    @Seriouslioness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love his green outfit SO much, real earthy

    • @cupidsiza
      @cupidsiza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right! It's actually my fav colour too. 🥰

  • @amowdy
    @amowdy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    This is the most grateful comments section I’ve ever seen lol
    Thanks npr for spotlighting all the great music lately

  • @LL337799
    @LL337799 6 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    JUST WHEN I THOUGHT IT COULDN'T POSSIBLY GET ANY BETTER

  • @heyheyheyhi
    @heyheyheyhi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    The 915 is so proud of Khalid!!! 💕
    My husband teaches at his high school and I got to see this kid sing the national anthem for senior night. Kind and positive kid. So happy for him.

  • @video4newt
    @video4newt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Just so talented as such a young age. This performance was simply a feast to the ears. Thanks Khalid.

  • @beelee4580
    @beelee4580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I wanted an intimate video of Khalid singing and I couldn’t have clicked faster when I saw a tiny desk concert! I freaking love these.

  • @KyleRaphael
    @KyleRaphael 6 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    NPR spoiling us right now

  • @ChonkBob
    @ChonkBob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +979

    0:00 - Young Dumb & Broke
    4:05 - Location
    9:07 - Saved

    • @willftk3942
      @willftk3942 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You the man

    • @tori8787
      @tori8787 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you

    • @gaijindando6726
      @gaijindando6726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He literally named them before playing lol

    • @gaijindando6726
      @gaijindando6726 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vertigo

    • @SeveruzSnape88
      @SeveruzSnape88 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gaijindando6726 he just gave us the minute when the songs played lol

  • @ivanaaigle9017
    @ivanaaigle9017 6 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    This guitarist has me so geeked. I love his energy, and those facial expressions are so pure. Lol! Everything about this is amazing! Loooooooove it!

  • @Dudja
    @Dudja ปีที่แล้ว

    Beyond dope

  • @islndtkr
    @islndtkr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Just seconds in and this goes right to the #2 spot. Right after TPAIN.
    OMG. seriously loving the voice.

  • @khaalis9385
    @khaalis9385 6 ปีที่แล้ว +800

    This brother is sick acoustically! Not so sure if I would dig his energy this much in another format.... But at the end of the day all I can say is that the brother on the guitar was having church all by himself! He slayed the total performance!

  • @Tsheepac
    @Tsheepac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1713

    Just this week, Daniel Ceasar, Jorja, Goldlink and now Khalid. Npr are the hero's we need but don't deserve

  • @Marcus-ym2kg
    @Marcus-ym2kg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +601

    Doesn't everyone sound better live?!?! More heart, more soul. No clean, desinfected studio recording with videoclip nobody understands but just 2 guys, a guitar and an incredible recording engineer. Please don't ever stop these sessions!

    • @oliverwest7780
      @oliverwest7780 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      No, some people suck live. most artists can do pretty good. but some, like khalid, can just completely confidently play with his songs however he wants because he has an amazing voice.

    • @cecilliachi
      @cecilliachi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hozier

    • @AdA-rl4eo
      @AdA-rl4eo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only if they’re good..

    • @gonkillua14
      @gonkillua14 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oliverwest7780 I didn't read the word some the first time I read your comment so I thought that you were about to diss him

    • @xiaoyuezhu3599
      @xiaoyuezhu3599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      def no😂😂😂 some people just can't sing live because there are no auto-tunes to help them sound better anymore.

  • @ZSaldua
    @ZSaldua 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I just love Khalid... the quality of his voice brings out a modern style but reminiscent of traditional singing voices from various cultures... it just has a story in itself...
    Also this session is so chill it's like we jamming and living our best life with that dude in the classroom who plays the guitar and that other dude who just has a mad voice

  • @jelloqq9872
    @jelloqq9872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +924

    Guitarist is like.. i'm just here to support my bro. Ain't there to talk or need credits to say who he is.

    • @LTJuggernaut
      @LTJuggernaut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Jessjef he does alot of amazing covers

    • @sarthakpatel314
      @sarthakpatel314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LTJuggernautdo you know his name??

    • @daphnelee1284
      @daphnelee1284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@sarthakpatel314 Jef Villaluna

    • @JA.MMP274
      @JA.MMP274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      JussJeff.

    • @prithakshrestha
      @prithakshrestha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sarthakpatel314 JussJeff is his youtube channel.

  • @steaknbed
    @steaknbed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +397

    years before khalid was even a thing, I subscribed to guitarist's channel, jussjef, cas frankly he was fantastic even back then. I'm legit ecstatic to see how much hes grown career wise. well done jef, you deserve it

    • @allanmahazoasy342
      @allanmahazoasy342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he worked with Bj the chicago kid before

    • @veloqgabes9897
      @veloqgabes9897 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chan Lee yup.. I knew he looked familiar... I subscribed to him many moons ago also.. remember when his guitar was stolen and he was blessed with one

  • @venod3134
    @venod3134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    He came out the gates at 17 writing all time classic music. He is already a legend. And this NPR is perfect per u.

  • @jackgisel3211
    @jackgisel3211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +574

    GOSH That kid is talented

    • @jeffreywhipple3667
      @jeffreywhipple3667 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Which one lol
      Juss jeff might be the illest guitar player ever

    • @jasonlee2767
      @jasonlee2767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can’t get over how he graduated 2016 literally year younger than me lawl

  • @m.leslie
    @m.leslie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Dude, Khalid is one of my favorite artists of all time. I love his voice, vibe and song lyrics. Such a pure talent and thankfully I've had the privelege to see him performe live!
    But let's not forget his guitar player. He was totally connecting with Khalid's voice! Great talent and doesn't get enough credit. Really good, both of them ! :)

  • @theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543
    @theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    NPR is a big part why my days are filled with positive energy everyday. Please never ever stop doing these.

  • @EkeneAnonyai
    @EkeneAnonyai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    NPR coming thruuuu with all of the recent concerts as always! My heart ❤️❤️

  • @davidb5205
    @davidb5205 6 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    Somebody at Tiny Desk is really out here doing the Lord's work.

    • @dawndcollins
      @dawndcollins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      David Boucard 😂😂😂 you made my morning with this comment

    • @chibaby0306
      @chibaby0306 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahahah too funny

    • @tajcameron5965
      @tajcameron5965 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hilarious 😂

    • @voyager1369
      @voyager1369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen to that!

    • @EricaSilva-fq9ed
      @EricaSilva-fq9ed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen to that!!

  • @SOLAIREtheSUNBROlvl3
    @SOLAIREtheSUNBROlvl3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Wow I use to watch the guitarists TH-cam videos back in high school. He made it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @rubinthomas9246
      @rubinthomas9246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What's his channel??? I'd love to hear it

    • @AugustZabladowski
      @AugustZabladowski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah fr how do we find him? He's world-class.

  • @rl64069
    @rl64069 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I remember during an interview Khalid said his Mother was his biggest musical inspiration 🙌🥹 Love his voice, it is so soothing!!!!

  • @ArkadianDream
    @ArkadianDream 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That vocal control has me crying uncontrollably I swear. Also I love that guitarist. Give that man all his heart desires.

  • @lrrcew
    @lrrcew 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Saved" was the jam for me.... loved it. Beautiful voice.

  • @lynnw2953
    @lynnw2953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    khalid is one of the most distinct, unique voices to debut in the last decade. 😍👏🏽
    tiny desk is on a serious winning streak with their recent artist choices! 🙌🏽

    • @voyager1369
      @voyager1369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      His voice reminds me.of Tracy Chapman.

  • @pedroabritta9966
    @pedroabritta9966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4 years later and i still come here to enjoy and chill. Thanks npr, thanks khalid

  • @kiaramullins_
    @kiaramullins_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    UGH he sounds so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!

  • @nielsverschuur7892
    @nielsverschuur7892 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Tiny desk but Big impact.

  • @martianrover1029
    @martianrover1029 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6155

    Frank Ocean. Give m Frank Ocean on tiny desk and my life will be complete

    • @devinwright5499
      @devinwright5499 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      RIGHT

    • @niacamacho
      @niacamacho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Agreed

    • @Worldfamous888
      @Worldfamous888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      deadass

    • @juliorendon211
      @juliorendon211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pleaseee

    • @ashleydinney5195
      @ashleydinney5195 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Hadn't thought about it, but now that Frank was mentioned, y'all should have already had him in for a TDC? In fact, maybe twice by now.
      You're NPR.
      Now, great job & get on it with Frank.

  • @SagesRain
    @SagesRain 6 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    4/4 NPR - Khalid, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, Goldlink

  • @Bojeezy
    @Bojeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Loving these acoustic versions of his songs that are now consider classics.

  • @bushmanheart
    @bushmanheart 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Acoustic and a voice like this. That’s all I need. Great talent and story telling. Hurts but at the same time it’s healing ❤️‍🩹

  • @BrightLifeVideos
    @BrightLifeVideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    i love these video’s so much, they’re so pure and show off the true talent of the artists playing/singing!

  • @fabnsavvy
    @fabnsavvy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So glad I couldn't sleep and this popped up! 💕

  • @user-bq4xk2yh6i
    @user-bq4xk2yh6i 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    *wipes away tear*
    NPR didn't have to go that hard for us, but they did

  • @priscillatellez2829
    @priscillatellez2829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just said the other day that you've got raw talent that the world needs. I'm 46 years old and cannot stop listening to you ALL day. I'm a distance runner and your vibe and voice carry me through....thank you for your talent. Stay original!

  • @cheri618
    @cheri618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    beautiful human he is

  • @dennisdoodlez
    @dennisdoodlez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    YAY! Saw him live in Houston and he’s incredible 😭

  • @oliviaz5545
    @oliviaz5545 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i love khalid, his vibe, his voice, his personality, his messages, everything. ♥️

  • @blok31092
    @blok31092 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, Khalid is so talented. Great to see an artist on the radio with legit talent. Also, huge shout to his guitar player. He kept the guitar dynamic throughout which is huge since most of these tracks are the same 4 chords.

  • @staceyharper6722
    @staceyharper6722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Khalid gives me so much courage to pursue my own music. Love dis boi

  • @vibeaholic3686
    @vibeaholic3686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When he sings "Location" im transported to another world. Beautiful talent

  • @alizeer6749
    @alizeer6749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wtf khalid now!! You're awesome guys. I never loved a channel like this

  • @smasher368
    @smasher368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    seriously guys we need a Frank Ocean tiny desk concert

    • @sashaningkan
      @sashaningkan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nico F. AGREE

    • @slena
      @slena 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      if anyone can get him out on camera they deserve a fucking medal

    • @miajulzs01
      @miajulzs01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fr

    • @NothingBetterToWatch
      @NothingBetterToWatch 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Won't happen in this lifetime sadly.

    • @Phatkatlewis
      @Phatkatlewis 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed.

  • @djbtf2753
    @djbtf2753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    WHOA IM EARLY AND I SEE THIS MAN ON A TINY DESK, BRUHHHH NPR ARENT PLAYIN ANYMORE.

  • @BeardnScars
    @BeardnScars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    El Paso Texas represent!

  • @Mishelle2100
    @Mishelle2100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Khalid your voice is soothing and soulful. Kiddos to the guitarist. Love musicians who play from the heart.

  • @georgebecker5726
    @georgebecker5726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Location was beautiful acoustic. Love his guitar player. Guy has talent.

  • @cmbeiyma
    @cmbeiyma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Everytime he smile after one song finish he is the cutesttttt!

  • @eaemeushow
    @eaemeushow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Que isso?!?!....Tem que assistir todos os dias essa obra!! Tá malucooo...!!!

  • @anonymous-vu3bb
    @anonymous-vu3bb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i listened to your singing at billboard awards. and i still remember your amazing voice!

  • @ryesays
    @ryesays 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I LOVE how warm your heart is. THAT is why I respect you and your music. Swag is cool but heart is cooler. Love what you do. Keep inspiring!

  • @cogadhturtar8408
    @cogadhturtar8408 6 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    This is how his music should be performed. A guitar and a voice. I love his recordings too but I feel like you lose appreciation for how great he is at singing and songwriting with all the bells and whistles.

    • @lubondochilekwa
      @lubondochilekwa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also the 808s 😂

    • @elizabethgrey4225
      @elizabethgrey4225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i completely agree, i havnt been able to vibe with music lately all i have is lyricless melodies, this though, brings a beauty to his music i already knew and fell off of.

    • @keshiapeters1575
      @keshiapeters1575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@elizabethgrey4225 It took me awhile to warm up to his current music but I gave it another chance. His music is overproduced and saturated with beats for no reason. Khalid is a solid artist though.

    • @AugustZabladowski
      @AugustZabladowski 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I respect that and definitely see your point. In my opinion the production quality of his studio track is as good as it gets. I think all the added touches and electronics are brilliant. His voice definitely is the star of the show though.

  • @punkhazard2365
    @punkhazard2365 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I almost broke my finger clicking on this video when I saw it on my newsfeed

  • @thatbmorechickfoodiecookin500
    @thatbmorechickfoodiecookin500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such an Old Soul from this young man. Glad he's here; he brings something very unique & fresh with a lot of genuine heart & awareness.

  • @lauragpm7582
    @lauragpm7582 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Khalid NEEDS to release an acoustic album!!!!!

  • @willkern6753
    @willkern6753 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Lol not sure why people are talking about how much a roll NPR has been on. They've been producing amazing Tiny Desk concerts for years.

  • @praiseakinnodi6521
    @praiseakinnodi6521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Tom Misch, Grace VanderWaal, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, GoldLink and Khalid in a space of a month or so. Tiny desk isnt playing at all. Giving us this much fire back to back should be a crime Goddamn. Only question is who is next?

    • @itsallgood5314
      @itsallgood5314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Praise Akinnodi probably daddy Yankee

    • @wenzycruz8378
      @wenzycruz8378 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Praise Akinnodi yep

    • @MarkEvichmusic
      @MarkEvichmusic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      PJ Morton is on the way. Beginning of July

  • @jhonrydc110
    @jhonrydc110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, the runs are beautiful! Acoustic guitar really brought his voice out.

  • @silenceisgoldn
    @silenceisgoldn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a sweetheart... beautiful smile but really- he is so genuine, a truly unique artist who is super original. I enjoyed this tiny desk and i thank my dear teenaged daughter, Gracie D for introducing me to such a soulful musician. She's loved Khalid from early on. I see why.

  • @MsRaquelD
    @MsRaquelD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The tone in his voice! So unique. Love listening to his music.

  • @JoJo-ui3wu
    @JoJo-ui3wu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love your voice and vibe Khalid, and that guitar guy was great too!

  • @byron4638
    @byron4638 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dude on the guitar killing it 🔥🔥

  • @user-ue7vx3fn4z
    @user-ue7vx3fn4z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sounds better live, love it!

  • @jasonfarmer3986
    @jasonfarmer3986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two truly talented gentleman. Loved you guys!

  • @samarapacheco4196
    @samarapacheco4196 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    passo horas ouvindo khalid e n me canso, sou fã demais

  • @joanj3319
    @joanj3319 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    That little "Rawr" is my life

  • @saleemahshakir7874
    @saleemahshakir7874 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Khalid you are the real deal. Your singing is even better live. That was dope!

  • @camilaindriago1076
    @camilaindriago1076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I will say it. That guitarist deserves far more recognition.

  • @zakiyaj.spaulding
    @zakiyaj.spaulding 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everything he’s created has been gold. It’s been so cool to grow up with his music ❤

  • @23weso2082
    @23weso2082 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JUSS JEFF!! GLAD TO SEE YOUVE BLOWN UP!!

  • @aikak4077
    @aikak4077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    We asked for Khalid but never thought we'd get him