Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

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    • @toniob4706
      @toniob4706 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Want this one🫶

  • @Krustenkaese92
    @Krustenkaese92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8680

    God, there's nothing better than hip hop with an actual backing band. The whole vibe is so fundamentally different.

    • @TeddymanYT
      @TeddymanYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      Wish more people did it

    • @Knockedlooser
      @Knockedlooser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +226

      Imagine how cool it would be if even 50% of all professional rappers would have an actual backing band, they could give jobs to so many talented musicians

    • @jla6892
      @jla6892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      Reminds me of when I first heard The Roots over 25 years ago.

    • @intheairex
      @intheairex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Why Kendrick's DNA./HUMBLE. MTV performance is absolutely insane

    • @kbdiesel
      @kbdiesel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Doesn’t always translate but if it’s written that way or if it does translate there’s nothing better

  • @ap1230
    @ap1230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5021

    Forget Kanye, forget Drake, This woman’s album is the one I’m looking forward to the most!

    • @HectorTWE
      @HectorTWE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Amen. And you just know it's gonna be so much more rewarding

    • @ginasta7575
      @ginasta7575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +209

      Exactly, they will say female rappers are all like cardi b but when there's Little Simz they pretend to be blind to her greatness 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @docm4544
      @docm4544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Easily!! Little Simz is one of the best of our generation!!! True legend, beautiful inside and outside!!!

    • @stevenpanter46
      @stevenpanter46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly

    • @baptisterial4630
      @baptisterial4630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Pusha T has an album coming that I am impatient to hear too ! But for the moment, we will celebrate on friday like a big day !!

  • @teeej4456
    @teeej4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3160

    I hate to play the “under appreciated card,” but man it is really a crime that more people haven’t heard her music yet. She is undisputedly one of the best artists of our generation. I will be sharing this album all year long.

    • @PrendasBaby
      @PrendasBaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Legit man. I been messing with her since she was 18. its crazy how many ppl missing out, all the way out

    • @knas4life
      @knas4life 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Word

    • @danielburgess7101
      @danielburgess7101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      people look at me funny for saying grey area is in my top 5 rap albums ever

    • @teeej4456
      @teeej4456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@danielburgess7101 yup, I hadn’t heard it until last year and was immediately shocked that there wasn’t more media coverage in the US?! Easily one of the best albums in the last 10 years and it someone slipped under the radar except for her home country.

    • @JuliannaWiner
      @JuliannaWiner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      i was today's years old when i found her and i am speechless. she is unbelievable.

  • @danurquhart7245
    @danurquhart7245 ปีที่แล้ว +1192

    The lyricism is top notch. Little Simz empowering people around the globe to connect, love and heal

    • @444rancesca
      @444rancesca ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely Dan ❤️🙌

  • @tatyanafairman9199
    @tatyanafairman9199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1921

    In addition to being insanely talented, she’s truly one of the most gorgeous women I’ve ever laid eyes on 🥺✨

    • @izinspired7455
      @izinspired7455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Fax no printer!

    • @Deezy_Ankh
      @Deezy_Ankh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      My lil bro has been tellin me about her fir a while. I clicked this and before she even spoke, i was like wow shes really pretty.

    • @andrwvillan
      @andrwvillan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely 100% agree

    • @fadalionradio9309
      @fadalionradio9309 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Gorgeous human

    • @g.h.7661
      @g.h.7661 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I just love her low voice & accent ❤ she has so much confidence & seriousness in the way she carries herself. She is amazing

  • @SwedePotato314
    @SwedePotato314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2949

    This woman's album us a straight 10/10 no skips. I only wished I'd found her sooner. She's incredible.

    • @drandana3661
      @drandana3661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Every album slaps so hard and has so much to say

    • @shanelawrence7870
      @shanelawrence7870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Grey Area is arguably even better too.

    • @LuckyNhaca
      @LuckyNhaca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SAME!

    • @smitty7326
      @smitty7326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's very exciting. IMO, she ranks high among rappers and she's releasing her best stuff right now

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I *KNOW* right i'm like how was i missing out on this!!!?!?!

  • @veej
    @veej 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1951

    Simz is already a legend. The world been waiting for her.

    • @gildasroyet6620
      @gildasroyet6620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The flow - the voice - the love of music.
      Thank you

    • @aleciaw736
      @aleciaw736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Facts💪🏾‼️

    • @dkhasar
      @dkhasar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Real talk

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?

    • @LiamBaileyMusic
      @LiamBaileyMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We been waiting she been waiting errrybody just outside 🤟🏽🤣🤣❤

  • @mdumisenisithomo8594
    @mdumisenisithomo8594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +607

    The background singers sound like AIR. So heavenly

    • @davidh3833
      @davidh3833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      vocal technique when u sing on the exhale I believe...so it sounds "airy" n lite I believe

  • @bertkauwenberghs3174
    @bertkauwenberghs3174 ปีที่แล้ว +802

    Strongest voice of her generation! She reminds me of Lauryn Hill but even more powerful - she's up there with Kendrick for me! nothing but love for LS

    • @gianpaoloubaldi8339
      @gianpaoloubaldi8339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ho pensato la stessa cosa

    • @ompiba
      @ompiba ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Nobody is more powerful than Lauryn Hill and will probably never be but yes Simz is great.

    • @bertkauwenberghs3174
      @bertkauwenberghs3174 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      let's see - Simz just started is sociopolitical more relevant then Lauryn Hill

    • @young_diogenes
      @young_diogenes ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ​@marysem Lauryn Hill will always be an icon but she couldn't sustain her great output while Simz is already on a 3 great albums streak.

    • @lilfloppynutsack7986
      @lilfloppynutsack7986 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ​@@ompibathis is a very short sited thought to have, plenty of artist have more powerful releases then her

  • @jacobstuebs6567
    @jacobstuebs6567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    We all know the Grammys are a joke, but this not getting nominated for best rap album is a crime.

    • @heyman620
      @heyman620 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was not album of the year - what would you expect?

    • @Uaene
      @Uaene 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@heyman620 MBDTF has nothing on Grey Area or SIMBI

    • @MichellBollinger
      @MichellBollinger ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Uaene a huge stretch

    • @Techmoblad
      @Techmoblad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I truly think kendrick and mac miller are the only rappers besides simz that have this much substance in their albums along with everything else. Cole's close but juuuuust not quite there. Maybe with the falloff i'll change my mind

    • @ATLien51
      @ATLien51 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      sounds like you only know a few artists@@Techmoblad

  • @Woopo83
    @Woopo83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +617

    Pairing with Obongjayar has been the best thing i’ve witnessed for a while

    • @DoeMeNeek
      @DoeMeNeek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      For real! 🔥

    • @SSBM-Sandwich
      @SSBM-Sandwich 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was soooo hyped when I saw the song on the album!!

    • @larryrider6603
      @larryrider6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same

    • @hankcoykendall
      @hankcoykendall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      exactly, exactly

    • @blackkat5605
      @blackkat5605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He has such Leo energy here

  • @bdpyne
    @bdpyne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1407

    Man, I’m in love. She’s taking hip hop in a direction it’s needed for a long time.
    Gotta’ say, the British music scene is on fire right now.

    • @KaikalaMoon
      @KaikalaMoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How bout on the way back. Carl McIntosh (Loose Ends) created 1st break beats.

    • @richjones7313
      @richjones7313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      always has been bro particularly on more fire flinging them solar flares to date!

    • @devinklanderson
      @devinklanderson ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seriously though, from their guitar music to their hip hop. All solid.

    • @rissrose3821
      @rissrose3821 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree . Uk is the hip hop lyrical Empire definitely.

    • @g.h.7661
      @g.h.7661 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Actually the rap/hiphop scene in England has been the best on earth for at least the past 10-20 years, MF Doom anyone?? unfortunately Americans weren’t exposed to much more than that until quite recently. The countless, painfully mediocre artists who get famous in the US/Canada base everything down to their literal rapping style on British artists & rarely ever mention those particular influences much less give them any credit. For a great example, please look up/listen to Lady Leshurr, the mostly unknown young woman whose style Cardi B shamelessly ripped off, and you will understand how bad it is.

  • @kildogery
    @kildogery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +992

    I've just become 6% cooler just from watching this.
    Cheers NPR.

  • @MissJessiePie
    @MissJessiePie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "All I see is black stars and I fricking love it". Top moment right there. Sublime.

  • @laceybenson5489
    @laceybenson5489 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    "I love you, I hate you" puts all the conflicted feelings of fatherlessness into perspective. Gotta forgive, but do it on your terms. Love her for digging down into her pain to show us her strength and resiliency.

  • @JJJameson.
    @JJJameson. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    This hits like Anderson Paak's tiny desk, all hits no misses

    • @Snook_
      @Snook_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Imagine a collab

    • @dillonwhite6375
      @dillonwhite6375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yessss!! Paak had a legend. Imagine if we could get a festival of this that would be legends... Id pay real money for an intimate tiny desk festival

    • @bigrighthook6107
      @bigrighthook6107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I first discovered Little Simz as an opener for Anderson Paak in like 2017

    • @kpdelaney6460
      @kpdelaney6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      for sure!

    • @lequedicatsamarge4228
      @lequedicatsamarge4228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Snook_ I'd so try to put anything in motion to see Paak and her together live

  • @mauricioortega1261
    @mauricioortega1261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    13:43 Little Simz is so powerful she can incidentally kick a glass full of water and don't make a whole mess

    • @sydneyrebello3949
      @sydneyrebello3949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      That was siccck!

    • @zents1989
      @zents1989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      wow that was impressive indeed!!!

    • @silverblaze713
      @silverblaze713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      if she wanted to make a mess she'd just point...

    • @finnick3222
      @finnick3222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      and it magically went back 😂

    • @timfetherston7325
      @timfetherston7325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😁

  • @majshkdt
    @majshkdt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    17:47 the girls from the chorus vibing and letting each other shine was everything

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      They sound so good, I’ve got goosebumps haha

    • @justanotherti4790
      @justanotherti4790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Her backup singers are flawless 🔥!!!

    • @kpdelaney6460
      @kpdelaney6460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The chorus in "Woman" is probably my favorite part of the whole album. I love the key change in the middle. So cool!

    • @simonjsadler
      @simonjsadler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I need the Simz band in my living room

  • @simonmare720
    @simonmare720 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The drummer grooves so freaking hard.

  • @henrycodm896
    @henrycodm896 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This woman was just blessed with some extra special DNA.

  • @oryade2830
    @oryade2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +681

    You can feel the NIGERIAN CONNECTION right there when OBONGJAYAR came in with that WEST AFRICAN DISCO SOUND. If my dad was alive, he will be vibing with y'all on this one. Proud Of Y'all.

    • @FergVP
      @FergVP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bless up brotha - hes vibing up there

    • @johnmorgan5495
      @johnmorgan5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bit more like Flea Kuti I think

    • @oryade2830
      @oryade2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FergVP Thanks

    • @oryade2830
      @oryade2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnmorgan5495 Yea

    • @ojvic7297
      @ojvic7297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Little simz is nigerian too

  • @basiabrown7625
    @basiabrown7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +575

    Her background singers are phenomenal!!

    • @benjamincarroll3837
      @benjamincarroll3837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      give it up for them !!

    • @619Gotenks
      @619Gotenks ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Man they're a whole vibe by themselves

    • @francisinaku4874
      @francisinaku4874 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Someone finally said it

    • @roycarder6179
      @roycarder6179 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She’s dire ….the back singers are the actual talent

  • @henrymarr974
    @henrymarr974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1167

    She’s a true artist. Beautiful powerful and lyrical, she ticks every box. Grey album blew me away…I can’t wait for new album on Friday it’s gonna be fire 🔥

    • @FEARmeify
      @FEARmeify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why's "beautiful" one of thoses boxes? Who cares about physical appereance. This is music and that's the only thing that matters.

    • @henrymarr974
      @henrymarr974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@FEARmeify although I do think she is beautiful I more meant her music

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?

    • @marcelmarshall4240
      @marcelmarshall4240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RobertSlover None. This chick is typical of this generation. Unpolished ‘music’, with poor structure. Rambling about nothing. These kids need to learn SONGWRITING. Compare Lauryn Hill. Mic dropped.

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marcelmarshall4240 i was thinking bob dylan. knowledge dropped.

  • @hey_perez30
    @hey_perez30 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    That "Woman" arrangement was amazing, incredible vocals, fuzzy jazz and top performance

  • @mrpinkfroud4129
    @mrpinkfroud4129 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I am 55 years old and I have loved music since I was a child. I grew up in the rock era. Now I'm listening to this concert and I can say that it is a piece of excellent music. In this boring and secondary world of music, this music is like a sunrise over a dark valley.

  • @plicool
    @plicool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    Simz and Obongjayer's performance is too beautiful

    • @NeutralMjolkHotel
      @NeutralMjolkHotel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I’m floored by his voice. What an amazing song

  • @MiloVersutia
    @MiloVersutia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    She never dissapoints. She is an artist in every sense of the word, the whole world needs to hear her music fr

  • @alexanderskjold9511
    @alexanderskjold9511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    The production value in this is actually insane. So is the musicianship. And let's not forget Simz with the microphone technique from heaven - zero breaths was recorded that day! VIBES GALORE!

  • @cooldebt
    @cooldebt หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is a masterpiece of modern musicianship. No mumble rap, no incessant, unvaried machine drumbeat, tight live band - absolutely loved it!

  • @benjamincarroll3837
    @benjamincarroll3837 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    The backing singers are so well selected for her voice. Really great choices.

  • @macb6528
    @macb6528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    god the sound engineer always knocks these out of the park. how many instruments and not one got drowned out or is overly present. great jobs!

    • @clex
      @clex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      thank you (:

  • @willylentebries1799
    @willylentebries1799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +700

    Tonight's my first time hearing Little Simz's music and it has actually brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of this performance. This woman, these musicians, the whole aesthetic.... I'm at a loss for words. It's been ages since I've had goosebumps like these listening to a new artist.

    • @DUNCANthaDIPPER
      @DUNCANthaDIPPER 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Same here, absolutely incredible

    • @grimedoc8180
      @grimedoc8180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Welcome to the ride, you will not be disappointed :)

    • @danielburgess7101
      @danielburgess7101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      shes literally in a class of her own. shes got that aura about her that you dont see much. latest album shat on drake and kanye as well.

    • @madonnailoba6452
      @madonnailoba6452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! I just (like right now) discovered her on IG randomly and this is the best thing that has happened to me today!❤️🔥

    • @differentbutsimilar7893
      @differentbutsimilar7893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The album was crazy enough. This performance has immaculate energy. Every part of it is perfectly in sync. Even the camera is on it all of the time. There is so much more than meets the eye with this performance. It manages to look so chill and inviting, like everyone is just relaxing. But in reality it is meticulously coordinated. I also found myself tearing up. Not only did it sound beautiful, but everything about this performance and the way it was captured are perfect. It's a diamond. The whole time I was watching, I felt like I had this impossible gift.

  • @jamespool5495
    @jamespool5495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +377

    I’ll keep saying it, one of the best rollouts for this album

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Independently done too. No major label backing (not that Simz needs it!)

    • @Cubbsie123
      @Cubbsie123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phillyblunt138 the album is released on AWAL, which is owned by Sony Music?

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@Cubbsie123 AWAL is a distributor, they offer their artists support for sure but it’s not the same as a major label proper

  • @dukeofcapet3176
    @dukeofcapet3176 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The reprise at 04:02 is pure musicianship. The band, Little Simz and the ridiculously good backing vocals are impressive.

  • @Janitillo
    @Janitillo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Quick reminder that she got snubbed by the Grammys when she should have been nominated almost every category

    • @vanman757
      @vanman757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you mean snubbed ?..

  • @southsidejohnny5624
    @southsidejohnny5624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +289

    Old Scottish non-melaninated dude here. Caught bits of Liitle Simz in the past and liked what I heard but this is next-level. As other people have mentioned, she is a real, true artist and deserves to take over the world.
    Shout-out to the band too and especially to the ladies on BVs, what a great sound they all make together. Would give any number of limbs to have sat in with this band for an afternoon. Would need to have got a LOT better on my old drum kit before that though. Two CDs will def be purchased on Friday: one for me and one for my daughter.

    • @crate.digger.5033
      @crate.digger.5033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can purchase now for preorder

    • @oneandonlynino
      @oneandonlynino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You sound like a great man and father! Keep it up bro

    • @southsidejohnny5624
      @southsidejohnny5624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@oneandonlynino Cheers Nino, what a lovely thing to say. All the best to you and yours.

    • @thebizness5596
      @thebizness5596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You’re a great Dad for buying your daughter this album. This is the music young girls need to be listening too. Soul filling and brain feeding.

    • @squidmilker6311
      @squidmilker6311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This was awesome to read. Much respect man.

  • @Phonophobia
    @Phonophobia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    This was way overdue and will be on heavy rotation from now on. Girl is killing it

  • @sierramurphy3755
    @sierramurphy3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    The band. The singers. The couch. The eye contact....just overwhelmed by the artistry.

    • @MARYANNE269
      @MARYANNE269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keeping it Real!! 😍

  • @bhill005
    @bhill005 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I may be a year late to this Tiny Desk concert. But, next time a discussion is had about the greatest MCs of all time, Little Simz is a name that needs to be in that mention. Her talent level legit stacks up with the best to ever do it. She’s in that same league. The girl deserves every bit of those flowers as she is just too dope🔥🔥🔥

  • @ThaMobstarr
    @ThaMobstarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Love her boombap, concious-rap style. Long-time missed by many OG hip hop fans. She's a real lyricst.

  • @mpho2chris
    @mpho2chris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I see Lauryn, Willo Smith and Bhadu in one person here, she's too much 🔥

  • @jackpayne9713
    @jackpayne9713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    She’s so ridiculously talented- it’s unreal

    • @anahotko6445
      @anahotko6445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also works really hard.

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    Little Simz growth as an artist has been beautiful to witness. She's so genuine, intelligent and talented. She deserves every bit of success that comes her way.

  • @gaspar3453
    @gaspar3453 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    we need a new one of her new album

    • @michaelralph3074
      @michaelralph3074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      literally just dropped last monday chief

    • @jonnykhatru
      @jonnykhatru ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@michaelralph3074 they mean a new tiny desk with tracks from her new album

    • @michaelralph3074
      @michaelralph3074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jonnykhatru u right nvm i misread

  • @LiftedGamingLoL
    @LiftedGamingLoL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Amazing actor, incredible writer - UKs hip hop/neosoul/modern jazz scene is insane.
    "If you can't feel pain, then you can't feel the opposite" a realization that always gives me solace. No light without dark. Sides of a coin. Beautiful performance

  • @willfoskett7965
    @willfoskett7965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Obongjayar is the coolest man I’ve laid my eyes upon

  • @SinnohStarly
    @SinnohStarly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    Introvert is the rare song where I prefer the studio version to the Tiny Desk, but that’s only because the studio version is absolute perfection. Simz is an absolute beast and I can’t wait for the album!

    • @Missjunebugfreak
      @Missjunebugfreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Yeah, as much as I enjoy this live performance, the studio version is so grand, epic and emotional.

    • @stephenparsons6205
      @stephenparsons6205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      If she could get the full orchestra in there for one track, I'm sure she would. But I really liked this version, the way they arranged it for a smaller band was really clever

    • @loverboyclement6767
      @loverboyclement6767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Ya you’d need an entire orchestra to get the same effect as the studio version lol

    • @MookieGee101
      @MookieGee101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The video of the studio version is epic.

    • @Jsalcedo23
      @Jsalcedo23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree 1000%

  • @einargraube2083
    @einargraube2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    The coolest tiny desk concert yet…

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This is such a legendary performance. This has got to be the best Tiny Desk of all time.

  • @lequedicatsamarge4228
    @lequedicatsamarge4228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I don't know what it is, but she's the one. Usually I listen to Jazz and classical music and honestly have trouble connecting with hip hop (except for some early tribe called quest stuff) - but she really gets to me. I'd love to see her with Alfa Mist and that ecosystem of phenomenal musicians Great Britain seems to have currently.

    • @sohnaminta.9264
      @sohnaminta.9264 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you like jazz you should listen to laufey

    • @davidphilipp16
      @davidphilipp16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Imagine her with yusseef dayed spaming chops in the background

  • @dragonfromvenus
    @dragonfromvenus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    everytime she says « i’m a black woman and i’m a proud one » i got GOOSEBUMPS

  • @KevOnStage
    @KevOnStage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1253

    Brilliant. 🔥🔥🔥

    • @kJ922-h3j
      @kJ922-h3j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Glad you’re a fan Kev. If you wanna get on some more U.K. rap, Dave and Avelino are amazing. Their song Cassius Clay is insane

    • @mjdwtube
      @mjdwtube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      please show this to Tobe!

    • @MrMusicManiac10
      @MrMusicManiac10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes Kev!! Message me if you want UK music recommendations I’ll put you on

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🔥💯

    • @Carvalhouk
      @Carvalhouk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😊..

  • @ricardobeatriz1790
    @ricardobeatriz1790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    Little simz, Sault, Cleo sol, Inflo, Michael kiwanuka… Forever living originals…love you all! Thanks for the amazing music! 🙌

  • @sim3144
    @sim3144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I am late to this, but Lil Simz got an instant fan, just like that. She is incredible y'all. Her sounds is nostalgic, a fine blend of Lauryn Hill & Missy.

    • @vanman757
      @vanman757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah man... 😎

  • @milog6880
    @milog6880 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    can’t believe i didn’t find her earlier. literally obsessed.

    • @MotorCityPhoenix313
      @MotorCityPhoenix313 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same. I must been under a rock when this album came out. I'm ashamed lol

    • @user-dv8us8re4c
      @user-dv8us8re4c 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      my gosh same

  • @lierox9
    @lierox9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    Best tiny desk ever? You can see how much prep went into this. The variety of flow in her bars is insane (not to mention the musical accompaniment to them). the camera movement and zooming, is class too. Got a CD hardcopy of the new album, blown away.

    • @vVincent.
      @vVincent. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's a great one for sure but nothing will ever beat the mac one

    • @maxgraivier2024
      @maxgraivier2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vVincent. except Tyler, Paak, and T-Pain

    • @vVincent.
      @vVincent. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@maxgraivier2024 no

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I
      KNOW

  • @kaeuymah
    @kaeuymah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I’m only 11 minutes in, but it only took a minute to know Little Simz just gave us a masterpiece. This is the album of the year.

  • @plumbawl5977
    @plumbawl5977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Olivia, Ladonna, and Rachael are so incredibly, vocally tight! Lady Trio Audio, blending vocals, 3D!

  • @enockhavyarimana9655
    @enockhavyarimana9655 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is a classic album that will last for 100 years. Only few artists like Fela Kuti, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Eminem have made these albims and she is up there among the stars.

  • @emerj101
    @emerj101 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She’s been grinding a long time, love to see her finally getting her flowers ❤

  • @aritraroy3493
    @aritraroy3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I can't even believe how good this is. The album is a straight up classic in my books.

    • @meta4972
      @meta4972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YUP

    • @musiqologist
      @musiqologist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Legitimate. She leveled up on her last project.

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    unbelievable

    • @nwayoo9559
      @nwayoo9559 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is it really you checking out Simzy? lol

    • @eliasi5080
      @eliasi5080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gaz!

  • @juandavila5097
    @juandavila5097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Omg she blew this out of the water! Imagine her and koffee doing a collab! 🤯

  • @minddazed
    @minddazed 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Little Simz is fire! Everyone needs to listen to this 3 times!!
    Once, to appreciate the actual instrumentation & live band
    Again, to focus on Simz's impeccable delivery & flow
    Lastly, to digest and recognize how smart and tight her bars are

  • @mrsolarrr2182
    @mrsolarrr2182 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was today years old finding out she’s in top boy tv series!!! Not only can she act, but she can sing and RAP. Multi-talented human being here y’all 💯💯👏🏾👏🏾

  • @raph2k01
    @raph2k01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    this band is seriously killer, so much talent and songwriting ability.

  • @vanyagitaazaria3842
    @vanyagitaazaria3842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    IM HERE FRONT ROW SEAT

  • @palesaaaa_
    @palesaaaa_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I can't help but feel proud of her growth in the industry. Her lyricism is top-notch. She's King :)

    • @scottherbert3536
      @scottherbert3536 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Queen for sure, I've heard a few tunes and heard a lot of ppl in the UK raving about her, this was immense.

    • @hanswabzy9818
      @hanswabzy9818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You mean QUEEN, I stan!

    • @palesaaaa_
      @palesaaaa_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hanswabzy9818 Queen is second position. I highly rate her as first 😃

    • @-piras
      @-piras 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@palesaaaa_ Queen is the strongest piece in the board

    • @verwundert
      @verwundert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      y’all in that patriarchy frame tss

  • @jeanbeya6860
    @jeanbeya6860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Little Simz deserves all the flowers she's getting. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert is a masterpiece!

  • @thedaniplanet
    @thedaniplanet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Introvert is an incredible album and I'm so glad Simz is getting the respect she deserves. SO talented!

  • @RaginYak
    @RaginYak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    'Woman' is so uplifting. Power to women everywhere.

  • @afterthethemesong
    @afterthethemesong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    I’ve been waiting for her to finally get her recognition and her moment for YEARS here it is here it comes y’all aren’t ready one of the best in the game 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @joshbanes957
    @joshbanes957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Man this band is so tight. Especially the drummer

  • @shi2oon1987
    @shi2oon1987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    even that cup slide at 13:43 is smooth!

  • @boogiedownbotanicat7170
    @boogiedownbotanicat7170 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yassssssss lil Simz has sooo much talent-her band and backup artists are TOP NOTCH. Unreal performance, love her and all she’s bringing to this world!

  • @broquelynnshepard5105
    @broquelynnshepard5105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This was such a great way to start my day. 6am on the East coast of the U.S.

    • @marcusmiles5145
      @marcusmiles5145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3am California time and I am up with full attention and ready!!!

    • @chiquitaadams797
      @chiquitaadams797 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! Same. It's 8 am now East Coast U.S as well 😎 Have a great day

    • @Ayo.Ajisafe
      @Ayo.Ajisafe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So pleased to hear Americans are rockin with her. You guys listen to lot's of UK stuff? Peace!

    • @marcusmiles5145
      @marcusmiles5145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Ayo.Ajisafe My Brother or Sis...we are with you. I been a fan of Dave, Kano, Ashley, Simon, etc well before I saw them in Top Boy. I rock with US worldwide. Im heavy into Alfa Mist, Yusuf Dayes, and Mansur Brown on the Jazz tip too. All Love.

  • @nolan-zs5mc
    @nolan-zs5mc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    There’s no words to describe this. Album of the year, artist of the generation, Simz is King

  • @Grizzlybearr-di3ez
    @Grizzlybearr-di3ez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Honestly I've never heard of Little Simz, but from start to finish I had chills. This is now my favorite Tiny Desk. Y'all ate this!!!

  • @revival45
    @revival45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This young lady is something special. Her album is hard one of those you don't want to end.

  • @Omie_Foreign
    @Omie_Foreign ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sh*t put tears in my eyes...Pure talent, raw energy, real vibes.

  • @graceplatt9313
    @graceplatt9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    simz is leaving a mark on history with her music and words of wisdom

  • @brownskinbeauty.
    @brownskinbeauty. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I found her when she performed on the COLORS show, and have been following her since. I need for her and Tobi Nwigwe to make a collaboration ✊🏾

    • @plicool
      @plicool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeaa.
      It would be maaddd

    • @payyourrentbabes
      @payyourrentbabes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yesss her and tobi's lyricism is greattt

    • @ArdentBlack
      @ArdentBlack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohhh Fiyah Fiyah... !

    • @MrBarneyDinosaur
      @MrBarneyDinosaur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heard about Tobi from your comment a few days ago. Thanks for the recommendation, been playing his stuff nonstop since. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @emmanuelsadiq2165
      @emmanuelsadiq2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yooo they gon burn down the studio 😂 anticipating too

  • @vespertine1149
    @vespertine1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    the backing singers are absolutely godly omg. she holds such a command over the room, definitely my new fave tiny desk concert (sorry weyes blood)

  • @Nothing-tf2dp
    @Nothing-tf2dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This is definitely my favorite tiny desk ever and I’m now a huge fan of Little Simz she’s crazy talented versatile creative beautiful and amazing lyricists and I love her pro black and unapologetic energy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @CubensisEnjoyer
    @CubensisEnjoyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've been listening to Little Simz since like 2014 when she was doing work with Soulection. She was amazing then and even more amazing now, and it finally looks like she's getting the attention she deserves. So proud of her for the way her career has played out and so addicted to her new album.

  • @naimax4428
    @naimax4428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Little Simz just exemplifying Black British excellence! And can we talk about those trousers? Obsessed! 😍😍😍

  • @Maxoknight
    @Maxoknight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    One of the top artists operating in UK rn!! so proud of how far she’s come and continues to progress. One of the most eclectic British female artists since M.I.A

  • @pwheezy3397
    @pwheezy3397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Didn't quite know what to expect here... But the music was dope and then she opened her mouth... Lyrics and delivery was on point! Everything felt organic to me. I really enjoyed this concert. The Band was dope, the back-up singers was dope, Little Simz was dope & the Artist she brought out was dope!!! I'm a fan now!!!

    • @Bruuuuhhh05
      @Bruuuuhhh05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I can’t recommend her album Grey Area enough!! All of her music is great but that album is where you really start seeing her lyrics and production come together to create greatness

  • @thisismytubehandle
    @thisismytubehandle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m not ashamed to say this album is so good it had me tears a few times listening thru it

  • @RNLovelyRussell
    @RNLovelyRussell ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The background artist are impeccable! Love Simbi she a master at this!!

  • @zandoe
    @zandoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Simz’s and Kendrick’s albums are my most anticipated releases of the year

    • @shes_carrybeyond6161
      @shes_carrybeyond6161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What if they did a song together!! Wishful thinking!

  • @WWarped1
    @WWarped1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    What a wonderful artist, this woman deserves all the awards and credit coming her way. Such an intelligent wordsmith, an emotional lyrical poet.

  • @bernardblackjr.6247
    @bernardblackjr.6247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The background singer will bring you to tears. Beautiful voices.

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      chills all over as i listened and read this comment-absolutely

  • @Mostacs
    @Mostacs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hearing live, the intricacies of each element of her music. The instruments, the back ups re-enforcing the beats, Simz breath control and annunciation and how they heal Simbi up. Truly the future of Hip Hop ❤️🙏

  • @lindelwamhlanga9735
    @lindelwamhlanga9735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Someone tweeted that she’s one of the best woman rappers of our time and honestly they were right!

    • @WildHeart7777
      @WildHeart7777 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      one of the best rappers. take ‘woman’ out.

  • @chuckvandusty
    @chuckvandusty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    "Drake's album or Kanye's album?"
    Me: "LITTLE SIMZ"

    • @meta4972
      @meta4972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah that's me lol

    • @Lucywonderhunt
      @Lucywonderhunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She is electric ⚡️ gives me chills . Incredible music

    • @legoasesino
      @legoasesino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      little simz, tyler the creator and slowthai are the real mvps this year

    • @EclecticoIconoclasta
      @EclecticoIconoclasta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I didn´t care for the Kanye album either

    • @hotchocolatedog
      @hotchocolatedog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      who cares about those two egos?

  • @lofo7703
    @lofo7703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    One of the best artists to come out of the U.K... she's class.

  • @duenno6207
    @duenno6207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Oh my goodness! 🤩 Simz never fails, The backing singers were silky smooth I'm talkin about they literally fell from heaven into the studio 👼🏽the drummer was cooler than a bomb quad defuser! Obongjayar myyy-ohhh-my-oh-my! his energy was explosive!! Thank you all for honing and sharing your talents, the pleasure was all mine.

  • @paulbrundtland6749
    @paulbrundtland6749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Praises to Little Simz, the singers and the players of instruments🙏...and let's not forget the sound engineers....whaaaat! The sound is so rich and tight.

    • @clex
      @clex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thank you!

    • @lsamoa
      @lsamoa ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! I love when people show appreciation to the sound engineers