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@@EYEAM1NDY world tour = talent? Ok great so lil Pump, sexxy Redd and Ice spice are talented to then with that logic. Never said he don’t make good music and doesn’t deserve whatever he has. Just that this performance was the moment I realized he can’t actually sing very well and is not that talented. Nothing wrong with that
This man is a raw and REAL talent. Where he comes from there’s no vocal coaches and vocal lessons. He saw his talent and worked hard to get out there and make a name for himself with what he has, what God just naturally gave him and clearly it has done well for him. Sometimes it’s the rawness and the emotion and that makes a song feel real. Not everyone needs to sound perfect for it to be enjoyable 🙏
I was expecting a little bit more from him, but I love NPR for broadening their horizon with artists from different musical and cultural backgrounds. We appreciate the inclusion!
@@firstclasssergeant1936 I dont know if its technically his biggest hit but it seems to be the one that has become most mainstream/has most streams and views
I love Omah Lay to death and can sing most of his songs word for word but I feel like he needs a vocal coach for performances like this especially and on stage too. ❤ and light
@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799what are you saying. If you're a good musician it shouldn't matter who's singing with you. If they add studio mix now you won't know he was shy
I'm not an expert but he seems to have good vocal potential, but he's not hitting those notes correctly and harmonically, i think a good vocal coach will take him there. He's still talented
I love his voice, a deep voice, raw but melancholy, I love it! it's his signature, part of his identity, he doesn't necessarily need to have voice lessons, if you expected him to sing like Withney Houston it would be to want to transform him into something that he is not necessarily. It is because he has this voice that we took the two ladies behind with high-pitched voices to balance . Continue like this to give us Omah lay from you.
The pb is this is not very similar to what the actual song sounds like. His voice breaks, sometimes he's off. But yeah the performance is okay. But not to the level we're we have him as fans. I was very disappointed when I went to his concert. So I kinda expected this when I heard about the live song
I've been listening to all omah lay songs on repeat non stop for the last 2 months. This is such a treat. My African brethren bringing soul music back to life. I am so thankful for this vibe.
African music has been therapy for Africans for many years. The world is just seeing it because of social media. Afrobeat and amapiano have been African therapy for over 1000 years. Technology and social media is showing and transporting African music to the world now. Enjoy it.
This is the prime example of a talented artist who is finding his live voice! Check him out in a little bit he will improve and all those comments wont matter! These songs are very well put together Omah i see your big heart and the talented individual that you are! Thank you for this perfomance!
Even if this performance was for 1 hour I'll still steam it Omah Lay is simply my Best All Time Artist in the World.. I can't get enough of "PURPLE SONG" from his debut album.. I Love You Omah Lay.. Keep winning
Discovered Omah during Covid in 2020 which lead me to Rema, Wizkid, and Kiz Daniel. Got me through so much. Looking forward to seeing what Omah has for Afrobeats future. Underrated.
Bro let me tell you something see this song is less about the actual voice but the emotions and communicating that emotions to the audience I understand omah lays voice is not world class but their or other reasons why we resonate with his music not just the voice
I love you omah lay you are the best I usually in my prayers because what you sing is so touching and loving, I love you in every song you sing you always involve your maker....God is in your side indeed, nothing or anyone can restrain his hand over you and your band
I listen to I’m a mess at least 3x a day. I was hoping that’s this Tiny Desk will be on repeat. It failed to wow me but that’s okay Omah still gets love this way!!!
I love the fact he introduced his band in the beginning seems like a beautiful altogether band. Also him being interactive with his audience wow. Omah lay just brings nice energy when performing.
Didn’t expect my fav omah lay to sound this different live, don’t know if the live band didn’t do his vocals any justice or it’s mic. Please listen to Boy Alone to appreciate his talent
@@blacknoutproductions ✋🏾 Broo Shhhh He can Hold his own … This is not a good Live Mix andl Omah Lay producesses his own Shii his was even a producer before Artist 😂🤷🏾♂️ receive sense Guyyy
I just received some terrible news today. When I heard Omah Lay sing "I'm a mess" I felt that in my soul to the core. Thank you for this. I really need to hear to this right now. May everyone reading this be blessed.
I don't know why but for me , I expected Omah Lay to sound exactly like this. Maybe because, I know most artists always use Auto-tune. By listening to Omah Lay's songs, I imagined his voice to be about this in live. However, I think he'll eventually get better with time! And I wish him that.
What a talent, another banga! Everyone commenting on Omah's voice, the boy on that cognac, and in the cold.. of course his voice isn't going to be warm right away. He warms up though, started to really get that energy at the end. Rema next!!
The performance was good cause he transmitted the emotions needed, but don’t say people are haters because the studio version and the live version are very different! It’s normal that people have to comment
@omah lay if your reading this I want u to understand that u have people who get that you are a human first. We Love your music and energy. Keep perfecting the craft. You’re fully supported 💕
I think his nerves got the best of him but could also use vocal coaching but undeniably a TALENTED ARTIST!!!much love ❤. So many artists are good on studio tracks and struggle live. Give the man a break!!
The medley at the end was so needed. Common people this is afrobeats, it's vibes on vibes. He was not at his best but it still wasn't as bad as some people are portraying it to be.
![Omah Lay - Live at L'Olympia Paris 2023 [Official Full Concert]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1oBATitnUsA/mqdefault.jpg)
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Coool ❤ omahlay
Nice one
Nice 👍, enjoying it from Nairobi, kenya.
Kindly You need bring souti soul from Kenya here 🔥🔥
Not really! Omah Lay is enough!
Them two ladies in the background is gorgeous omahlay bro
He’s naturally very shy so seeing him like this is really commendable
An artist that can't perform live in a small room to live instrumentals and no effects ain't no artist at all. He's a charlatan
Extremely talented though. It’s extremely inspiring.
This comment did not age well
@@josh0833extremely? Idk bout that he can barley sing well
@@EYEAM1NDY world tour = talent? Ok great so lil Pump, sexxy Redd and Ice spice are talented to then with that logic. Never said he don’t make good music and doesn’t deserve whatever he has. Just that this performance was the moment I realized he can’t actually sing very well and is not that talented. Nothing wrong with that
Tracks:
0:00 Bad Influence
2:35 Band intro
3:30 I’m a mess
7:14 Soso
9:50 Never forget
13:47 infinity
14:42 Bend you
15:17 Understand
J’ai mis du temps à comprendre 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂MERCI !
@@ursulan4552ถ้าคุณใช้จิตวิญญาณในการฟังเพลง คุณจะเข้าใจได้ทันที.
Legend
Legend
Grazie fratello
You guys need to bring SAUTI SOL out here. Hands down the best live performers in AFRICA
Flavour nabania, Dbanj, Tubaba, Burna boy are all great on stage too.
sure albert umengea broo
@@IronLadyAmber don't forget CAVEMEN 📢📢
Sauti sol
They only bring Nigerians it seems, 3yrs and counting since we started to request for Sauti Sol
If nigeria feels this performance is not good let them give us this guy in SA😅😅🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍💖💓
Lol una no fit see o 🤣🤣
How much
We dey sale😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Wow Nigerians stay winning. NPR is a major platform. Love from Ghana
@@laurawilliams4087 cry blood
The whole point of tiny desk is to hear the most authentic version of the artist, and Omah Lay represents that to perfection. ❤
thank you
You can actually feel and hear the emotion in his voice
Ahh swr
he out of tune....
@@mgma8677a little but he’s nervous
Even if Omah lay was just breathing, it’s everything for me
Thanks!
❤ you can really hear Omah Lay has been through a lot. His voice is reflecting so much sadness ibut its beautiful.
I thought am the only one feeling it. But I like his humble personality and Soh-soh is definitely a hit and a timeless song
This man is a raw and REAL talent. Where he comes from there’s no vocal coaches and vocal lessons. He saw his talent and worked hard to get out there and make a name for himself with what he has, what God just naturally gave him and clearly it has done well for him. Sometimes it’s the rawness and the emotion and that makes a song feel real. Not everyone needs to sound perfect for it to be enjoyable 🙏
i couldn't agree more!!!! the guy clearly enjoys what he does n we love him for that❤️❤️
so refreshing to see this comment yes girl 🩵 cause there’s a few mfs not understanding that in this comment section smh
YES
There are no vocals coaches in Nigeria?? Are you for real??
I'm sorry what? Do you even live in Nigeria? Who told you that there are no vocal coaches here? Please do not condescend.
I was expecting a little bit more from him, but I love NPR for broadening their horizon with artists from different musical and cultural backgrounds. We appreciate the inclusion!
His musics are the sources of our expactance to see more, than this. I also expected a little bit more from him.
A little bit more of what ? Him no try reach ?😂😂 nawa
I agree
I like him performance here
Mics and settings, not the best mic for a super star 😂😂😂
Sometimes it doesn't have to sound perfect. Just real, free, personal. Like on kids' playground during break.
Thanks NPR for nicely Lay-ing this..
Underrated comment.
SET LIST
- Bad influence - 0:00
- I’m a Mess - 3:30
- Soso - 7:13
- Never forget - 9:51
- Medley: "Infinity," "bend you," "understand" - 13:46
nice...so he didnt do his biggest hit "Woman" I see
@@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd Woman is not his biggest hit. He have many better hit than woman
@@firstclasssergeant1936 I dont know if its technically his biggest hit but it seems to be the one that has become most mainstream/has most streams and views
Thankyou
@@cd.cd.cd.cd-cd looks like so is the biggest of his hits worldwide.
I love Omah Lay to death and can sing most of his songs word for word but I feel like he needs a vocal coach for performances like this especially and on stage too. ❤ and light
Most Nigerian musicians are like that. Burna Boy is exceptional live! Most of them depend on lip synching when performing live shows
He needs coach Burna
@@gbubemia really ? I’m disappointed..
This is Afrobeats and not R&B. Vocal coach is not required for this genre
@@gbubemia will you shut up. Go and listen to another music genre and leave afrobeat alone since you are perfect, nonsense !!
100% organic performance by one of the Best out of many from Naija, Africa. I adore you Omah Lay keep repping us,the world is yours to Take Over!
This is really nice. Why did someone post saying his tiny desk was not good. Man did very well so did the singers and musicians.
Happy for him.
TBH, it sounds like he has the case of the nervousness in his voice. My bro, Omah Lay is an amazing talent. I'm still with him ✊🏽🇳🇬
You think is easy to easy to with some strangers in a studio
Bro Is amazing
Exactly he was just shy , nervous
He is not nervous anything. This is he's real voice. You see them very well when no studio mix
@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799what are you saying. If you're a good musician it shouldn't matter who's singing with you. If they add studio mix now you won't know he was shy
I dont see anything wrong with this performance!! He sounds raw and great❤❤❤
Sure and that’s what I respect 🫡 about the performance
1:22 that line was CLEAN
same here ,chilling straight fire
Garbage Garbage performance
I'm not an expert but he seems to have good vocal potential, but he's not hitting those notes correctly and harmonically, i think a good vocal coach will take him there. He's still talented
Afrobeats got the best voice constructors on earth. They make MAGIC
Omah Lay !!!
Don’t listen to any bad comments
That was raw and I loved it!
seeing your true you made me love you more ♥️
I love his voice, a deep voice, raw but melancholy, I love it! it's his signature, part of his identity, he doesn't necessarily need to have voice lessons, if you expected him to sing like Withney Houston it would be to want to transform him into something that he is not necessarily. It is because he has this voice that we took the two ladies behind with high-pitched voices to balance . Continue like this to give us Omah lay from you.
Very authentic 100% loved it , it made me cry
I was enjoying this so much, why did I read the comments lol. I don’t know this artist and I think this is great
I’m going to need the Nigerians or whoever here to calm down with the complaints
It’s a great concert. People just have made their judgment already from social media
The pb is this is not very similar to what the actual song sounds like. His voice breaks, sometimes he's off. But yeah the performance is okay. But not to the level we're we have him as fans. I was very disappointed when I went to his concert. So I kinda expected this when I heard about the live song
Big up to his producers and mixers. They are doing wonders because wow
Autotune simple
@@Altcoindaily2 his voice on his songs doesn’t even sound like it’s heavily auto tuned.
Sounds trash bro
Abomination. They really carried this TDC
It’s bursting my head💀
Never heard of this man but im a fan now
You under a rock 🪨
I've been listening to all omah lay songs on repeat non stop for the last 2 months. This is such a treat. My African brethren bringing soul music back to life. I am so thankful for this vibe.
Yessir 🤞🏾
African music has been therapy for Africans for many years. The world is just seeing it because of social media. Afrobeat and amapiano have been African therapy for over 1000 years. Technology and social media is showing and transporting African music to the world now. Enjoy it.
SAME!
Hes my number 1 now toppling Burna
He sounded fantastic. You have no idea what you are talking about.
This is the prime example of a talented artist who is finding his live voice! Check him out in a little bit he will improve and all those comments wont matter! These songs are very well put together Omah i see your big heart and the talented individual that you are! Thank you for this perfomance!
And this comment is a prime example of hyping subpar talent just because it's someone from the same country/city/continent as you..
@@famousmwofficial8046 🤣🤣
@@famousmwofficial8046🤣🤣🤣
He's quite good in live performance. I've watched a lot of his performances
Even if this performance was for 1 hour I'll still steam it Omah Lay is simply my Best All Time Artist in the World.. I can't get enough of "PURPLE SONG" from his debut album.. I Love You Omah Lay.. Keep winning
Discovered Omah during Covid in 2020 which lead me to Rema, Wizkid, and Kiz Daniel. Got me through so much. Looking forward to seeing what Omah has for Afrobeats future. Underrated.
Guy is so unique. His sound is very authentic 👌. And he is a lyricist on 🔥
Hello from Japan🇯🇵
Thank you for amazing music!!!
Omah Lay’s music’s so refreshing!! This tiny concert’s a true gem 💎
Love this! I really enjoy hearing his real voice. Beautiful
Big ups to the band and singers!!! 🙌🏽
Omahlay you forever be my favorite artist in the world because i love your sound and the way you sing your songs
I just got reminded of how obsessed I was with’Bad Influence’ 😭😭😭💜💜
Thank you for introducing to Omah Lay, and his Afro-fusion music 🙂💛
Soso❤️
He's truly become one of my favorite artist lately .. Loved the vibe
I rewatched this video and I say it is a great performance what else we want
After watching this, i think Nigerian music producers and mixers need to be given 70-80% of what the artists make
Bc of one Nigerian artist? If that happens the artists will barely make any money.
Bro let me tell you something see this song is less about the actual voice but the emotions and communicating that emotions to the audience I understand omah lays voice is not world class but their or other reasons why we resonate with his music not just the voice
I keep coming back to watch this performance, so much love from Kenya
Never Forget still remains my favorite Omah Song ever. There is something it does to me I can’t just explain. 😢
On God, that song is so beautiful. One the most beautiful song I've heard
I love never forget too❤️
Love from France and Algeria. ❤❤
Love the way Omah is singing, the women behind sublimate his performance
I like the drummers face while he’s playing
NPR let’s get Femi Kuti on here if we can. It’ll be such a treat
I love the Drummer 🥰🥰💖💖🤗✨He's such a Vibe!😂🥰🤍🤗✨
I love his introvert ness and originality! always loved his music always will. amazing performance!
Please have a SAUTI SOL performance for once. Not just the best in Kenya but the entire world. Cheers!
I support hands down best live perfomance in The world and Africa
Shattap
Enjoy greatness 🎉❤
The way I relate to I'm a mess❤️😭
This man's music 🎶 I'm in love with all of it.
I love you omah lay you are the best I usually in my prayers because what you sing is so touching and loving, I love you in every song you sing you always involve your maker....God is in your side indeed, nothing or anyone can restrain his hand over you and your band
This is so inspiring to watch! PH to the world!!!!
So so good to hear accoustic omah lay !!!!!
I appreciate you omah lay ..your songs are relatable and comfort me in my dark and light times🧿🧿🙏❤️
My best artist omah lay♥️♥️♥️♥️ with love from Lusaka Zambia
I liked the way he introduced his Crew ❤️
Ghana to the world!!
I listen to I’m a mess at least 3x a day. I was hoping that’s this Tiny Desk will be on repeat. It failed to wow me but that’s okay Omah still gets love this way!!!
I love the fact he introduced his band in the beginning seems like a beautiful altogether band. Also him being interactive with his audience wow. Omah lay just brings nice energy when performing.
Didn’t expect my fav omah lay to sound this different live, don’t know if the live band didn’t do his vocals any justice or it’s mic. Please listen to Boy Alone to appreciate his talent
no man, this man /boy cannot sing. Big up to his producers though
😂😂😂😂
YESSS they Didn’t Mix him well for Live …. 💯000! Did him dirty ❗️
@@blacknoutproductions ✋🏾 Broo Shhhh He can Hold his own … This is not a good Live Mix andl Omah Lay producesses his own Shii his was even a producer before Artist 😂🤷🏾♂️ receive sense Guyyy
@@blacknoutproductions exactly
The beats sent goosebumps all over me and his voice is different and amazing,a great performance! On repeat.
Love you, omah!!! I love his band and singers. They are all amazing
Most lyrically gifted afrobeats artist of his generation.
Got chills like this was my first time listening to him, this was great to wake up to and hear, ❤.
Such a beautiful soul and voice. Beautiful vibes of the band and Omah! Shout out to y’all from Korea! ❤
Glad to find a fresh upload just 2 minutes uploaded.😊
Omah Lay, way to go making it this far. S/O to DC & BMore Sisters can sing he pick the best backup singers. Keep on going!
This is one of the best Afrobeat tiny desks. Omah is so talented. I love it when he sings live.
All my favorite Omah lay music in one video..
I just received some terrible news today. When I heard Omah Lay sing "I'm a mess" I felt that in my soul to the core. Thank you for this. I really need to hear to this right now. May everyone reading this be blessed.
Strength to you bro 🙏🏻
@@pierrew1532 much appreciations. Thank you
I wish you peace ❤
U ppl should leave him alone,he is definitely doing great,if u guys don't like him,me i do love him die aah, Nigeria and wahala
let pray for this guy he is really going through alot
Criminally underrated.
I love this artist so much, cuteness overloaded 😊
One artist I love so much.
The full Ghanaian instrumentalist section got me happy use who sabi do am❤️❤️❤️❤️
This dude is so talented. Boy Alone is beautiful. I love that album.
Y’all need to get Victony on tiny desk next !!!!
That's what I been thinking
Totally agree
I don't know why but for me , I expected Omah Lay to sound exactly like this. Maybe because, I know most artists always use Auto-tune. By listening to Omah Lay's songs, I imagined his voice to be about this in live. However, I think he'll eventually get better with time! And I wish him that.
Actually….
I agree. This is exactly how he sounds and that's his uniqueness
What a talent, another banga! Everyone commenting on Omah's voice, the boy on that cognac, and in the cold.. of course his voice isn't going to be warm right away. He warms up though, started to really get that energy at the end. Rema next!!
my husband made it to tiny desk 💙💙 so proud 🙏🏽
People are saying he did rubbish. I don’t see any rubbish here 🤷🏾♂️
Heater’s 🤦🏾♂️
Nice performance 👍🔥👏❤️💯
Horrible 🗑️🗑️
The performance was good cause he transmitted the emotions needed, but don’t say people are haters because the studio version and the live version are very different! It’s normal that people have to comment
Are they meant to be the same before ahhh😂
This is actually good. I don’t know why Nigerians were dissing this performance. Raw talent 🎉
It's not good. Be real
Please Keep Singing for me to live Long Omah lay💜💜
I really all his songs and can also sing most of them
I feel Nigerian artists need to start working more on their artist development especially as they get more famous globally
Amen! They need to lay off from the autotune!
@@dee24874Every artist has autotune on their record. Nigerian artist use it in excess tho.
I just found out about this precious gem a month ago and here comes npr with this gift!!! I’m so happyyyyyy🎉
@omah lay if your reading this I want u to understand that u have people who get that you are a human first. We Love your music and energy. Keep perfecting the craft. You’re fully supported 💕
I think his nerves got the best of him but could also use vocal coaching but undeniably a TALENTED ARTIST!!!much love ❤. So many artists are good on studio tracks and struggle live. Give the man a break!!
Ikr not all artist sound that good live
"also use vocal coaching" n'importe quoi...Ça va pas la tête ?
Totally agree
You have no idea of Afrobeat music so stop the patronising. He sounded fantastic.
@@kaybel5104 you also have no idea about the sense she’s putting out.
❤ I Love Omah Lay
Next up...OXLADE ON NPR TINY DESK🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾( wishing on it).
I felt like crying when he was performing "soso"😢😢❤❤
...
Me too it was terrible
all of us...
🫠
@@Allthingswealth you say what,,,🖕🖕
Just natural ❤️💛💚 (me love it)
Thank You for di message
May you all stay bless
I love this ❤️ so beautiful 🥰...the power of music 🎵🎶
How much I love this
Ugh, NPR never disappoints. Thank you for the continued excellence.
The medley at the end was so needed. Common people this is afrobeats, it's vibes on vibes. He was not at his best but it still wasn't as bad as some people are portraying it to be.
I love every bit of this performance
From 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 i salute this is great and greatness is in you