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- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Nikki Birch | August 20, 2021
Clad in a denim jacket, Joy Oladokun shines a light on the subjects of grief, politics and life in America via the lens of someone who looks and loves differently. Standing firmly in her vulnerability, the first-generation Nigerian American opens her studio performance with "if you got a problem," a sweet ballad that pledges unconditional friendship through the lonely and the messy times. After a charming introduction, she picks up her guitar and begins "taking the heat," which she dedicates to the late Mac Miller. The song examines the way we, as consumers, treat the artists who create the music that resonates with us: "Does anybody ever wonder when the legends die young / If there's anything we could have done..."
Oladokun's songwriting is brutally honest, yet inviting, as she fearlessly tackles tough topics. Musically, her folk-soul vibe is reminiscent of other great storytellers: Sam Cooke, John Lennon, Tracy Chapman. After cautioning us that we're strapped in for a "deep dive into my mental health, or lack thereof," Oladokun continues to lance festering boils in "i see america," a melancholic and optimistic exploration written as a response to the low value placed on American lives, be they Black or other. This Tiny Desk (home) concert concludes with "sunday," a tale of identity crisis: "Bury me under the weight of who you need me to be." While the theme is heavy, the delivery is uplifting, once again demonstrating how Oladokun's penetrating gaze into the human psyche yields beautiful storytelling in spite of the pain that surely inspired it.
SET LIST
"if you got a problem"
"taking the heat"
"i see america"
"sunday"
MUSICIANS
Joy Oladokun: vocals, guitar
Terence Clark: drums:
Joshua Blaylock: keys
Jaime Woods: vocals
Edison Lo: bass
Solomon Dorsey: guitar, vocals, music director
CREDITS
Director: Josh Kranich
Producer: Maddy Hayes
Director of Photography: Seth Dunlap
Camera Operator: Paris Silver
Gaffer: Ben Voorheen
Grip: Cobi Noblin
Audio: Jarrod Bright, Dustin Richardson, Pedro Calloni
Hair & Make Up: Cindy Rich
Production Assistants: Kevin Cecil, Lucas Eytchison
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bobby Carter, Kara Frame, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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I'm a 72 year old straight white non-religious man from Norway, but for me Joy Oladokun is in every way the most impressive artist I've heard since I discovered Jimi Hendrix when I was 17 🤩
Why have I never heard this angel before?! She is magic and starlight.
Welcome to one of the best kept secrets.
I saw her open for Jason Isbell at the Ryman and had the packed house in the palm of her hand. She’s luminous.
She has a a beautiful voice..
Lyrics are amazing.
That is what I Love about NPR …. Introducing us to the most Phenomenal Musicians…Wow🔥 Wow🔥
Check out her song she sings with Chris Stapleton!! It's awesome 💜
0:06 “If you got a problem”
4:10 “taking the heat”
9:38 “i see america”
13:37 “sunday”
😁😁😁
Nice 👌🏾
the first song reminded me of "say ain't so" by weezer
Thanks
🙏 Thank you! 💚🕊️
Many thanks
Unpopular opinion: Tiny Desk Concerts should forever be “Home” concerts. The amount of creativity we’ve seen in the home concerts has been amazing.
I agree
Facts!
They’re great right now, but as artists go back to touring again they may want to drop by while touring again. They’ll have a lot less time to invest in home performances.
Tiny desk “ home “ concerts 🎼 sounds good
I'm torn. I've loved these home shows but The NPR Tiny Desk made it different because you had a small crowd, it placed all the artists on the same stage /level. So everyone was forced to perform on the same stage, you were limited or challenged by the set up. Josh the sound engineer also gets to work his magic on site to capture the sound.
I didn't realize Tracy Chapman had a baby
NPR, thank you for providing the platform for these unsung heroes. Artists and music like this is what saves so many of us from ourselves. 💕
Such a fine way to begin the day, with her and her musicians, her fine voice singing and her spoken words, brightens this morning.
I'm a simple girl. I saw a Nigerian name and I clicked.
THIS LADY IS LIKE ASA+ TEMS💝💝💝
The audio on this set is amazing, big clap to the sound engineer(s).
I was about to comment the same. Super sound folks.
@@blackbeantree Well it was recorded in Nashville. Checks out
Crystal clear.
It's better than most CDs and that's saying a lot, considering the medium is TH-cam.
yesss!!! so good
Joy is such a special human. I wish more people listened to her music.
They are.
She just sold out a show at the Fillmore in San Francisco 🎉
if you got a problem is giving me BIG Bill Withers Lean on me vibes!!!! 💛
This tiny desk was released the morning after I was sent home from a 6day stay at the hospital from COVID, felt life was slipping through my fingers. Listening to joy uplifted me and fed me the positive vibes I needed to recover thank you 🙏 j
Hope you’re doing better now ❤️
Discovering new artists like this keeps me on social media🔥🔥
Amen!
And that from everywhere in the world! Thanks
Somewhat speechless. Her music is a wonderful mixture of simple instrumentation and soft, layered human voices that draw one into well crafted, poetic, profound expressions of life. It is deeply spiritual music. Balm for the wounded soul seeking healing and expression.
Oh my word, she's so lovely. Something about her reminds me of Tracy Chapman 😍
I love me some Joy Oladokun! “As we take a deep dive through my mental health and lack thereof.” Same friend same. Joy’s voice gets me in my feels 😩 and it’s the lyrics for me every 👏🏾 single 👏🏾 time 👏🏾 ..finally a tiny desk! Best thing I could’ve woken to at 5 am.
Same here, except I woke at 6.
wow
Man yes right on! My best friend is driving to NY today to bury his closest friend since high school (lost to suicide) I wish I could convey to his heart the sweet peace this tiny desk with Ms. Joy brings to my own heart. I thank everyone for this great talent and performance! May peace rest within us all♥️
I am feeling your music Joy I will be listening to and watching your ascension in this crazy world
Didn't know who this was before. Awesome to show a new dope artist
I agree completely.
i clicked on this because it was just uploaded but man i'm glad i did
Her disk hasn't left the player in my truck since I bought it. 24 tracks and nothing that I skip. It's just fantastic!
Other people's songs may have similar music but oh, these lyrics! She's a real joy.
Goosebumps. Sheesh. That voice yo
John Mayer had her as his opener last night. Am now a huge fan…she’s a real one
This is what pure unadulterated talent looks and sounds like. A fantastic artist that shouldn't be as underrated as she is. 'I See America' resonated with me, she seems to have a very wise head on her young shoulders.
I had the pleasure of seeing Joy live in Nashville recently, as she opened for Leon Bridges. I became an instant fan. She is such a talent!
that vocal arrangement on sunday is so heavenly
Thanks NPR for introducing me to Joy Oladokun my Nigerian sister …. She is fantastic
She IS Joy. Pure joy.
Joy is a revelation. Her first album is an unstoppable masterpiece. There's not one throw-away song.
I was very moved. her voice is very nice! I bought her CD.
A counselor, a poet, and a musician with a beautiful heart. I love her, feels like home ❤
Instant fan. Bill Withers and Tracy Chapman but the 2021 reboot.
...YOU deserve the best, Joy! You and your band! Your music and expression is very deep and very heartfelt, I hear you well! Even in the memory of Musos who died too soon, and in the light of the life that the public doesn't see! Oh My GOSH! Chord progressions, HARMONIES! Eh!?! I hope you do well in the industry and stay grounded! Thanks for being so beautiful!
Great comment!
Such talent that touches the souL
Wow! Straight fire. Phenomenal.
it doesn't matter what joy sings about, it always rings true and it ALWAYS brings me to tears.
I'm just so overwhelmed in how such a beautiful soul can touch every vein in my body .and in all that this shining star does for my soul I am truly grateful. Pure BEAUTY. 😊❤
I'm glad to have came across this wonderful artist!
If I wasn't a big fan of Chris Stapleton, I wouldn't have known about her.
I feel like the WORLD would be a better place if everyone could and would give this great artist a fighting chance and just listen and absorb everything.
Good Luck
May GOD Bless You
I'm nearly in tears ... just hearing her voice sent me to a beautiful place before unknown. I feel every note and word0
"we will come up for fresh air eventually" NPR pun FTW. Also, just, wow.
Thank you NPR, I have discovered so much good music through you
truly unbelievable, Im not gonna stop talking about her to my friends until shes 10x more well-know than she is
What a masterpiece concert this is. What a masterpiece artist Joy is.
just saw Joy live in SF and feeling so grateful to be alive at the same time as this human!
I came for one song, stayed for the rest and now need more. She definately IS blessed and highly favored. What a beautiful person and voice.
Beautifully honest. Thank you for sharing a reality in its purity...uncommercialized. Smooth and easy to digest. Penetrating; singing the words that mirror our feelings. Well done!
Joy Oladokun and her TIGHT band are such a breath of fresh air. This is so pleasantly different than the usual R&B grind. This is excellent!
WOW! I just came from the migos video..decided to surf the channel some more and came across this video. Never heard of this artists but wooow so so good! So glad I clicked on this video..issa vibe
I see America is making me tear up. Thank you so much for this.
Joy Oladokun has this year been introduced to me as the soundtrack for our Lenten journey. ❤
Joy’s music is a breath of fresh air. I wish her much success in all she does. I’m sure this is only the beginning of many more triumphs to come. Blessings Joy. You are blessed and highly favored.
Insomnia for the win
Yes!
Instant love. I seldom watch these performances twice and, even when I do, it's not two times back to back. She's that good. Yes!
Every single time I listen to Joy, my heart trembles and soul cries. I love you and your voice Joy. If fills me with hope and, yes, joy.
Best new artist to my ears from today going backwards to the date of this show with a few exceptions. Some people just have it. That thing that's like your first time on a roller coaster this gal has it!!! - (thanks Tank! for that analogy)
Amazing voice and great band her song choices really hit home with more than just me. The fact that she dedicated the second song to mac miller she one my vote . Because that man loved music and so do I.
Goodness NPR is balancing the platform for diverse and quality artiste. Thank you
Buy the record. 24 tracks, not one filler.
This helped me not feel alone on the face of this planet
Thank you
She's great and the band holds the feel down so well! Sometimes, he backing musicians don't get enough love, but all the Tiny Desk Concerts have such wonderful musicians on, it's incredible.
I had tiny desk on in the background. wasn't paying attention. Till auto play put this set on. From the first note til the last one. Breath taking. I cannot express enough how beautiful I think this set is.
This was just what I needed this morningHere in New Zealand with the country in complete lockdown again the beautiful voice of Joy Oladokun does make it better
I concur. Aotearoa New Zealand here and we love a Chur vibe x
Kia Ora! Hoping we get to level 3 soon but npr tiny desk helps me get thru level 4!
WE STAN JOY OLADOKUN. GENERATIONAL ARTIST FOR SURE 💜💜💜💜
She opened for John Mayer...and killllllleddd it. Huge fan now
“I see America!”....sips tea ☕️
There’s no song of hers I don’t like. She is amazing. Thank you NPR.
People who dislike Tiny Desk videos must be the saddest people. Just no joy.
ART. ✨
Thank you NPR Music for Tiny Desks and your top notch selection! I wouldn't have found Joy Oladokun and so many others if not for you. Thank you Joy Oladokun for being so sensible and vulnerable enough to express yourself, in such a beautiful way; beautiful harmonies and great energy and vibe, what a wonderful production, thank you. Blessings from Dominican Republic
Here I am again, listening to you, I totally love your voice. Your laugh, brings joy.
OMG NPR you've done it again. Another Angle! Sweetheart sing our Truth,.........Thank You.......MUCH LOVE
This is beautiful!
Love the quality of her voice. It's Beautiful!
I discovered her just a few days ago. What a powerful voice…
I'd not heard of her before today. She's simply amazing. She has a new, long-term fan here.
a shoutout to mac miller
What an amazing artist. Hope more people get to play her stuff.
I’ve been listening to Joy since 2019 and every single song they have released is amazing. Picking a favorite is impossible. 💜
Beautiful voice, band, and sound production. I hope to see her sing in person someday
This was such a brilliant moment in time to be a part of!
Waw. Like the empty keyboard's place where the guitare is upcoming. Beautiful choices. Love. Thx.
Crazy thing lol I was watching Grey’s Anatomy with my wife and I heard this voice that got of grip of me and it was just for a brief second I heard it and I just had to look this voice up that was in the background of this scene in the show and they BOOM Joy and that’s what I felt joy 👍🏽👍🏽
I don't know why by "Sunday" makes me want to cry.
Really diggin everything I'm hearing from this artist.
Such a gem. I am constantly in Awe. Loved this performance.
Thank you once again tiny desk and Joy. It warms my soul like hot tea to discover a new artist!
Oh Joy sweet Joy. I heard you for the first time just days ago when I listened to your Friends collaboration with Mt. Joy. Then I watched several of your TH-cam vids & I’m hooked. Just about to watch this. Looking forward to the next 17 minutes of my life. Dang Joy. Dang 😊
With all the hate being spoken in this world, it's so good to listen to love.
I'm in love with their singing and speaking voice. Please narrarate a book one day like I could just sleep to this.
I love Joy so much❤️❤️❤️❤️. Fills my heart with so much happiness to see her get to live out her dreams.
Ahhhh love you Joy. When you started speaking you brought a tear to my eyes and a lump in the throat. What a beautiful soul
Her music is extremely heartfelt, gonna go stream her songs now!
Been listening to Jaime for quite some time, it's so nice to see her thriving.
I've listened to this concert about 20 times and I always want "Sunday" to go on twice as long as it does when the show ends.
So thankful I decided to give her a listen. I can’t stop listening to her. Just booked tickets to see her next year
I was just listening to Joy's album the other day and thinking how cool it would be to see her on Tiny Desk. Then I found this! What a riveting performance, so powerful.
Yes, a powerful performance! I’d never heard of this band before now. And each song was better than the last! So then I listened to it a second time. Wow.
Wow this is the first time am hearing her song n am so much in love with her already
JOY OLADOKUN - a shining vocal star !! - Thanks for these amazing and deep songs!
This is Awesome!! Magical, honest and Angelic. Odetta, Nina Simone, Miriam Mekeba would be proud of this young musician, singing and writing music that speaks of truth and change!
She's Nigerian so I had to click first, then she can sing sing, I had to stay
Absolutely frizzing, I get to see this artist with Hozier in Christchurch NZ on a couple months!!!! I can't wait!!! Especially excited to see Joy. ❤❤❤
This is beautiful! Joy, I am loving you and your sound.
And your name sounds Nigerian too. That's comforting
I was hoping for a little Nirvana. Seeing Joy 3 times in one week opening for Dermot Kennedy a few weeks ago was a true honor! I'm soo happy she was given this Tiny Desk Platform!
Amazing!!!! New discov'
Also I recognised Jaime Woods, first time saw her on her schools rendition of Soul Sista Bilal | Berklee Clg.... Brilliant!! So happy to see her again!