WILLOW: Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 15 май 2024
  • Ashley Pointer | May 1, 2024
    On a call ahead of her Tiny Desk taping, WILLOW told me that she "just wants to feel it and be in the vibe." Many artists worry about having to tailor their music for the space, but if done right, a beautiful synergy can be achieved. With boundless energy and magnetic stage presence, the artist's exceptional vocal range and musicality left the audience spellbound.
    Despite being only 23 years old, the singer-songwriter and musician Willow Smith is a vet when it comes to this music thing. She's been consistently making music and on a journey of sonic exploration since she was just 9 years old and is about to put out her sixth album, empathogen, in just a few days. Zach Tenorio on upright piano kicks off the show, cueing the first few bars of the jazz-infused, odd-meter vibes of "Symptom of Life" from the new album, later complimented by trippy Ebow effects courtesy of Liso Lee on guitar.
    Then, a couple throwbacks: a stripped down arrangement of "Split" from the 2022 album and fan-favorite "Wait a Minute!" from her 2015 album ARDIPITHECUS, which undergoes some mind-blowing bass riffing from Mohini Dey. Dey continues with some severe stank-face on a world premiere of the funky, bass-heavy "Run!" from the upcoming album, locking in tastefully with The Pocket Queen on drums. Closing the set with "Big Feelings," the band gets busy while WILLOW's vocals soar, effortlessly teetering between emotive highs and lows, leaving us all wanting more.
    SET LIST
    "Symptom of Life"
    "Split"
    "Wait a Minute!"
    "Run!"
    "Big Feelings"
    MUSICIANS
    Willow Smith: vocals
    Liso Lee: guitar, vocals
    Zach Tenorio: keys
    Mohini Dey: bass
    Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: drums
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producers: Ashley Pointer, Bobby Carter
    Director/Editor: Maia Stern
    Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
    Videographers: Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Alanté Serene
    Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
    Production Assistant: Elle Mannion
    Photographer: Zayrha Rodriguez
    Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
    Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
    Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
    VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
    #willow #tinydesk #nprmusic
    0:02 - 3:31 Symptom of Life
    3:34 - 7:02 Split
    7:24 - 11:11 Wait a Minute!
    11:18 - 14:33 Run!
    15:02 - 19:10 Big Feelings
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Комментарии • 7 тыс.

  • @seyidrml
    @seyidrml 14 дней назад +9203

    The bassist is LOCKED in😤😤😤

    • @funmioh
      @funmioh 14 дней назад +50

      Bruh!

    • @TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548
      @TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548 14 дней назад +29

      💯👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥

    • @courtlandchavis4662
      @courtlandchavis4662 14 дней назад +549

      Dude...that's Mohini Dey! That's why!!! If you don't know about her...look her up!

    • @seyidrml
      @seyidrml 14 дней назад +49

      @@courtlandchavis4662 Imma bout too, she is so good 😭😭

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 14 дней назад +140

      Mohini Dey is such a sick Bass player!!!

  • @Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913
    @Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913 14 дней назад +5366

    She’s done what most nepo babies have the ability to do but fail to do, use their enormous privilege and access to actually develop their gift/talent/skill instead of just expecting things to be handed to them!

    • @kimwritenow
      @kimwritenow 14 дней назад +118

      Yes! Keep going, Little Mama!!!! You ARE an artist!!!!

    • @Trogderpinator
      @Trogderpinator 14 дней назад

      Except for the fact that she sounds below average. She is definitely a nepo baby, I've heard female vocalists singing on the street that are more deserving of showcasing their talent.

    • @WE__BTS
      @WE__BTS 14 дней назад +88

      Except she didn't even introduce the musicians in her band 🤨

    • @anacampos6240
      @anacampos6240 14 дней назад +329

      @@WE__BTS she seemed to be a little nervous, didn't even introduce herself, first times can go like that...🤷🏾‍♀

    • @VidaFBaby1
      @VidaFBaby1 14 дней назад +163

      @@WE__BTS well, read the caption, their names are there. And I follow the drummer, she needs no introduction for me.

  • @pumuemj3201
    @pumuemj3201 8 дней назад +726

    She sings complicatedly but effortlessly🔥🔥

    • @Baron_Greenback
      @Baron_Greenback 6 дней назад +9

      Effortlessly talentless is what you meant right?

    • @pumuemj3201
      @pumuemj3201 6 дней назад +14

      @@Baron_Greenback a talented person has to put more effort or a less talented person has to??
      Or just simply update your vocab

    • @darjohn9550
      @darjohn9550 5 дней назад +4

      Perfect description.

    • @darjohn9550
      @darjohn9550 5 дней назад +11

      ​@@Baron_GreenbackShe is definetly not talentless. The heck are you talking about?

    • @murkymurk8305
      @murkymurk8305 5 дней назад +1

      definitely not! ​@@Baron_Greenback

  • @ericsmith2122
    @ericsmith2122 6 дней назад +237

    Can we talk about how talented the musicians are??? Just WOW 🤯

    • @guidoguns
      @guidoguns 9 часов назад

      THIS!!!!

    • @Jeroen4
      @Jeroen4 8 часов назад

      Well practiced, skilled. They weren’t given this on a genetical plate, unless that’s what you meant haha good evening

  • @Mani_Talks247
    @Mani_Talks247 14 дней назад +6306

    I love that Willow is able to make the music she wants unapologetically

    • @greatdanaluv
      @greatdanaluv 14 дней назад +378

      Having unlimited $$$ will open creative doors

    • @dpclerks09
      @dpclerks09 14 дней назад +118

      ​@greatdanaluv finally someone that's honest and perceptive about what's happening here.

    • @Gramercy_Stiffs
      @Gramercy_Stiffs 14 дней назад +214

      A lot of us would be free, inspiring and creative humans if we never had to work a day in our lives too.

    • @Kk-fj5tn
      @Kk-fj5tn 13 дней назад +80

      Indeed…I am glad she is showing us that freedom is worth fighting for through her art…

    • @Mani_Talks247
      @Mani_Talks247 13 дней назад +187

      To all those bringing up finances which she can't control. I was referring to the fact that her dad tried to box her into one genre which led her to quit music. Now as an adult she is free to create whatever she wants. Negative energy has no place in this chat. ASE 🙏🏾😌

  • @AngryMonkeyza
    @AngryMonkeyza 12 дней назад +3734

    That bassist is born to be a musician, she's feeling every note played.

    • @Sassy.sunshineleo
      @Sassy.sunshineleo 12 дней назад +87

      Mohini Dey 😊

    • @shanakacooray2594
      @shanakacooray2594 11 дней назад +55

      Fantastic to see Mohini Dey on NPR. Legendary bassist.

    • @sensiblegolda
      @sensiblegolda 11 дней назад +2

      @AngryMonkeyza WOW! You got that right@ 🎸

    • @daveandre1194
      @daveandre1194 11 дней назад +11

      SHE EVEN GOT A BASS TATTOO

    • @wolf-kissed5513
      @wolf-kissed5513 11 дней назад +18

      Why just her? Everyone there is vibing. People always seem to talk only about the bassists in Tiny Desks, which is cool, but stop neglecting the other talents.

  • @Jay-im3uo
    @Jay-im3uo 8 дней назад +199

    People stay sleeping on Willow. I been rocking with her since her track "IDK".......LOVE THIS!!!!

    • @j-us-t_be-in-g
      @j-us-t_be-in-g 5 дней назад +8

      It's not that she's slept on. Only those who are suppose to hear her, will hear her.

  • @lynnayesmith-winters7922
    @lynnayesmith-winters7922 7 дней назад +493

    I was born in 1960, this young lady has such a hippy/beatnik vibe about her and her music. It’s refreshing, free flowing and nostalgic (for me)! Well done child of Will and Jada😊

    • @j-us-t_be-in-g
      @j-us-t_be-in-g 5 дней назад +8

      She does, and I love it. She's a true musician.

    • @Btone33
      @Btone33 4 дня назад +12

      I hear so much of Joni Mitchell in her style! The music has a winding flourishing approach that is sooooo refreshing!

    • @capricioushorse
      @capricioushorse 3 дня назад +5

      @@Btone33I hear a little Joni influence too, and a touch of Laura Nyro. But Miss Willow has definitely come into her own style. Well done!

    • @modelcitizen1977
      @modelcitizen1977 3 дня назад +7

      She seems carefree because she is. She's basically retired and just doing what she wants.

    • @shirleyaguilera7766
      @shirleyaguilera7766 3 дня назад +2

      Refreshing indeed!!!! In my heart I’m often hoping to see new artists who actually vocally paint a picture of today’s world and send messages to next generation instead of only putting out a bunch of repetitive messages about beefs. Where are the one world Barb Marleys, The Stevie Wonders. Fantastic job indeed Willow Smith.

  • @krsnalokacreations4640
    @krsnalokacreations4640 14 дней назад +3227

    Fun fact: The marking on Willow’s forehead is called tilak- it’s made with a clay from a sacred holy river and the paste is called Gopi Chandan. A mantra is chanted when applying it asking God to reside in the mind and open our minds to His presence! (It’s placed on 12 different parts of the body too) It’s a beautiful ancient Vedic practice from a spiritual lineage called Krishna Consciousness. Or God consciousness! Its main teaching is that we are all spirit souls, not the body.

    • @flowersafeheart
      @flowersafeheart 14 дней назад +76

      Interesting! I was wondering.

    • @dpclerks09
      @dpclerks09 14 дней назад +61

      Also known as Christ Consciousness

    • @imogenlloyd7515
      @imogenlloyd7515 14 дней назад +179

      I am a practicer of Krishna Consciousness, although we are non sectarian we respect Christ as an extremely influential teacher sent by God to share the process of God connection. But we don’t call it Christ consciousness as we believe divinity is Krishna. Haribol 🙏🏻

    • @preciousone9377
      @preciousone9377 13 дней назад +39

      Thank for sharing!

    • @bp900
      @bp900 13 дней назад +18

      More than likely with her, it's just something to look cool

  • @MsRaquelD
    @MsRaquelD 14 дней назад +2836

    That drummer's smile is gorgeous...love seeing these female cool musicians. Such a vibe they have.

    • @dynamicpisces
      @dynamicpisces 14 дней назад +34

      Haha I literally left a similar comment about that gorgeous drummer 🥰

    • @HiddenBeYouty
      @HiddenBeYouty 14 дней назад +114

      THE POCKET QUEEEEEEEEN! She is WICKED on those drums! She's definitely a rabbit hole that I'd suggest lol

    • @08mlascelles
      @08mlascelles 14 дней назад +13

      @@HiddenBeYoutyoh man!!! I knew I recognised her, she’s great! Thanks for pointing that out!

    • @LotusHelpsHealingCollective
      @LotusHelpsHealingCollective 14 дней назад +7

      TAYLORRRR IS FIRE!

    • @MsRaquelD
      @MsRaquelD 14 дней назад +4

      Didn’t know her name. Thank you 😌

  • @marieblacksmith9320
    @marieblacksmith9320 8 дней назад +170

    I love that she found her voice, sound, and style. Her band is a whole vibe.

  • @trustnone7350
    @trustnone7350 4 дня назад +57

    Willows voice is as beautiful as her eyes, and she has the prettiest eyes ive ever seen :)

  • @1copperpiece
    @1copperpiece 12 дней назад +1822

    The chemistry of this band is off the freaking charts

    • @Rodrifuuu
      @Rodrifuuu 10 дней назад +30

      They are vibin hard. Excellent.

  • @xMLGxSNIPERx
    @xMLGxSNIPERx 14 дней назад +4804

    starting off with symptom of life is so satisfying

  • @TrishCroweMusic
    @TrishCroweMusic 6 дней назад +166

    I am 64 years old and obsessed with her voice, if this little town I live in could afford to have her I would sit and listen to her for hours. The musicians are so exceptional. Keep up your amazing uniqueness...you deserve to fly!!!❤❤

  • @ideasmatter4737
    @ideasmatter4737 2 дня назад +39

    The only problem with this performance is that my husband has passed and isn’t here to enjoy it with me! He was so musically adventurous!

    • @AmberNiCole42098
      @AmberNiCole42098 Час назад +1

      I completely feel this my friend would of loved this we always vibed out to music

    • @amishas
      @amishas Час назад

      Sending love

  • @tennysondonyeacoleman9011
    @tennysondonyeacoleman9011 14 дней назад +2821

    Was there in person. A memory I’ll always cherish. Love seeing Willow’s growth

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 14 дней назад +41

      Do you work there or did you sneak in,how did this happen???😮

    • @loyanadale903
      @loyanadale903 14 дней назад +65

      I want to know how to get in the audience. I love NPR Tiny Desk.

    • @symmonep9591
      @symmonep9591 14 дней назад +16

      @@theTrend7yesssss I need to know 🫢👀

    • @M0M...
      @M0M... 14 дней назад +69

      Why do they never reply 😭

    • @user-ph6xp8bc9b
      @user-ph6xp8bc9b 14 дней назад +3

      Goals and I‘m an hour and a half from there

  • @JIsaacMardis
    @JIsaacMardis 14 дней назад +2812

    Get you somebody who looks at you like the drummer is looking at the bassist ❤️

  • @donnaholland251
    @donnaholland251 5 дней назад +49

    Can’t stop playing this. The way she switches vocals is amazing. My 60 year old self is blown away by all of them. Love

    • @liglisachae7238
      @liglisachae7238 4 дня назад +1

      Right. That's what I'm amazed at! Not many folks I hear sing with that voice variation.

    • @Lostmonster
      @Lostmonster День назад

      She certainly perfected the art of singing while tone deaf.

  • @annadough5309
    @annadough5309 2 дня назад +15

    She is an INSANELY talented vocalist

  • @saramatthews7159
    @saramatthews7159 12 дней назад +1341

    If Willow Smith went on tour you better believe my 40-year-old behind would probably be one of the first to purchase a ticket! She is amazing!

    • @TARLEASE02
      @TARLEASE02 11 дней назад +30

      Girl same!!!😂😂😂 She's so awesome.

    • @saramatthews7159
      @saramatthews7159 11 дней назад +8

      ​@@TARLEASE02lol yes she is

    • @Mscoffiedash
      @Mscoffiedash 11 дней назад +16

      Me too! 44.5 lol 😂

    • @annwarner7278
      @annwarner7278 11 дней назад +24

      Yep 45 year old and just got done jamming out to “wait a minute” in my car a hour ago.

    • @saramatthews7159
      @saramatthews7159 11 дней назад +7

      @@annwarner7278 that's my favorite song of hers!

  • @milliganevan
    @milliganevan 14 дней назад +2304

    Willow's artistic definition grows like 5 years per year. Putting herself around such rare musicians and learning, training. This is inspiring.

    • @StardustAnnE
      @StardustAnnE 14 дней назад +23

      The learning must Never end once you stop Learning you die like an artist and human being. You can notice she really takes seriously music and musicians and exploring progressive rock and jazz artists is open her mind to an unlimited world

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 14 дней назад +1

      zzzzzz......

    • @braveheart9097
      @braveheart9097 14 дней назад

      Y’all are delusional

    • @flyingcheff
      @flyingcheff 13 дней назад +4

      All it takes is paying the musicians.

    • @USNEM
      @USNEM 13 дней назад +9

      When you're filthy rich you get a ton of time to develop skills and pay the best trainers best equipment. Truly amazing what money does.

  • @Oceanlinx
    @Oceanlinx 8 дней назад +47

    I love willow's authenticity, she and aurora are so refreshing with their creativity and musicality.

    • @la2alaska336
      @la2alaska336 2 часа назад

      Authenticity is the key and she definitely has it. Not a cookie cutter band. They are brilliant!

  • @gemgirl2000
    @gemgirl2000 7 дней назад +39

    I’m here for artistic freedom. Yes Willow!

  • @shaehobbs2040
    @shaehobbs2040 10 дней назад +784

    She just needs an album of live performances…. They are life

  • @Ohm521
    @Ohm521 10 дней назад +461

    How is she only 23? Old soul full of passion and I'm here for it.

    • @lizab8400
      @lizab8400 8 дней назад +16

      Because of her parents, she has lived a hard 23

    • @michael1
      @michael1 7 дней назад +9

      She was born in October 2000 and it's now 2024, making her 23. Basically after you're born, each complete orbit of the Earth makes you a year older. Hope that helps.

    • @ArchiveRagtagMoe
      @ArchiveRagtagMoe 6 дней назад +3

      What does age have to do with passion?

    • @michael1
      @michael1 6 дней назад +3

      @@ArchiveRagtagMoe Don't say this to the judge

    • @Mindgamingu
      @Mindgamingu 6 дней назад

      @@lizab8400bro “hard” is not the word I would use. Talking like she came from some kind of struggle house. Bruh they quadrillionares. Maybe an “eventful 23”. Or a “unusual 23.” But ain’t fkng sht hard about a Smiths life unless you’re named Will.
      Imagine being filthy rich from birth, you can do whatever tf you want. Whether it’s good or not doesn’t even matter. It will just be successful. I’m not a hater but don’t sit here and pretend that she’s some sort of inspirational artist with a hard knock life. I like her music but I’m not oblivious. This sht weird asf and I highly doubt this vid wouldnt have 4 million views if it wasn’t for her…nvm ifyk. If you don’t, I’m sorry

  • @user-xj9im5cr5p
    @user-xj9im5cr5p 4 дня назад +17

    A young, talented melanin queen. Powerful....... She has her own style.

  • @dsagacity
    @dsagacity 7 дней назад +83

    This is very surprisingly one of the best tiny desks I’ve ever seen. I knew she was good, but wow.

  • @katinagrays8492
    @katinagrays8492 12 дней назад +1019

    I love the sound and the freedom of her music. No genre, just flow and beauty

    • @mitziphillips9889
      @mitziphillips9889 12 дней назад +13

      The words I couldn’t find.. thank you

    • @aaishasingh3565
      @aaishasingh3565 11 дней назад +3

      Exactly.❤

    • @theneighborhoodpodcast8730
      @theneighborhoodpodcast8730 11 дней назад +11

      Nah. WILLOW got “IT” this arrangement is so unique and specifically her own passion and voice! I love her movement.

    • @James13234
      @James13234 10 дней назад +9

      In a funny way, this is the most jazz thing possible!

    • @alyssumn3884
      @alyssumn3884 10 дней назад +5

      The first song I heard from her years ago was so unique! I was shocked after I heard it to find out who it was and that she was only 14 at the time. Ha! Had to come back because it was Wait a Minute I was talking about and she did it and it was amazing!

  • @marcxtg248
    @marcxtg248 13 дней назад +956

    This "wait a minute" has to be the best version ever. The musicality is out of this world! Kudos to the band! Amazing talent.

    • @CarmenWJones
      @CarmenWJones 12 дней назад +8

      I got emotional.

    • @ericacarwise3647
      @ericacarwise3647 12 дней назад +11

      there is another version that tops that wait a minute... completely acoustic and really shows her real vocal capability... shes awesome

    • @kymjackson8970
      @kymjackson8970 10 дней назад +1

      spoke to my soul

    • @alyssumn3884
      @alyssumn3884 10 дней назад

      It is really a great version!

  • @SylvesterRaymondStreamlined
    @SylvesterRaymondStreamlined 5 дней назад +20

    Wow! Willow is on point! Range, emotion, timing! I’m floored! I would buy her stuff no doubt! Singing like the ancestors!!

  • @Thejordaneverliving
    @Thejordaneverliving 6 дней назад +26

    The drummer the whole time was just feeling the vibe and loving what they do. Great to see.

  • @falcordaniel.2166
    @falcordaniel.2166 14 дней назад +1826

    0:02 - 3:31 Symptom of Life
    3:34 - 7:02 Split
    7:24 - 11:11 Wait A Minute
    11:18 - 14:33 Run!
    15:02 - 19:10 Big Feelings
    Genuinely love her and JABS

    •  14 дней назад +27

      Omg it came like a dream cuse 2 weeks ago i was wondering and wishing this performance 🎉❤ thank you so much

    • @sophspice-zl7mn
      @sophspice-zl7mn 14 дней назад +4

      thank you

    • @february26th
      @february26th 14 дней назад +2

      Thank you!

    • @orlandosumlin
      @orlandosumlin 14 дней назад +16

      Is “Run!” really not on Apple Music?

    • @Ivan-gf9ge
      @Ivan-gf9ge 14 дней назад +4

      Mother

  • @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961
    @youtubeyoutubeyoutube9961 14 дней назад +2193

    People call her and her brother nepotism babies but oh man, theyre absolutely talented. So, so talented.

    • @bhelliom3
      @bhelliom3 14 дней назад +325

      It’s so obvious to me how independent they are from their dad’s influence but they were encouraged from birth to be their authentic selves and had the financial support to pursue their passions, they are naturally talented in their passions and it’s beautiful to see.

    • @AskAW
      @AskAW 14 дней назад +132

      Without nepotism and resources we wouldn't know about these people.
      That's the very definition of nepotism 😂

    • @bhelliom3
      @bhelliom3 14 дней назад +76

      @@AskAW Nepotism and money are not the same thing. And there’s literally no way to prove whether or not we would know of them regardless, because we already know about them. Moving on.

    • @ComradeHB
      @ComradeHB 14 дней назад +92

      Nepotism and money doesn't guarantee success, but with money you can nurture your kids talents and with high profile parents ppl will listen and give the art a chance.

    • @TheGegemon23
      @TheGegemon23 13 дней назад +23

      ​@@ComradeHBbut why are you here listening to the nepobaby? You could listen right now to someone who doesn't have famous parents and give their art a chance.

  • @playlistsbyskltn
    @playlistsbyskltn 6 дней назад +17

    She's so underrated actually. I love her vocals very much

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 5 дней назад

      Aw stop shes not underrated they don't have underrated artists on tiny desk concerts

  • @vanessaforrestiddeen3137
    @vanessaforrestiddeen3137 5 дней назад +23

    Oh, WOW... I'm in awe of your vocal range, Willow!🥰 As a 53 year old music enthusiast, I can really appreciate a live performance that allows the vocals and instruments to be heard in sync, capturing every changing note. This performance really inspired me at such a needed time. Thank-you greatly... Stay in the Light!!!😇❤

  • @goldengoddess825
    @goldengoddess825 11 дней назад +860

    Every single musician in this band is absolutely EXCEPTIONAL!!!! Willow is magical! The Bassist is a genius! The pianist is a virtuoso! The guitarist is exquisite! The drummer is masterful! I could listen to this concert over and over again all day long.

    • @com_a_nabis
      @com_a_nabis 11 дней назад +5

      Yesssss!!!!!!

    • @ipsilonia
      @ipsilonia 11 дней назад +23

      i wish she introduced them!

    • @thechaffers6393
      @thechaffers6393 10 дней назад +9

      Pocket Queen on drums🔥

    • @1copperpiece
      @1copperpiece 10 дней назад +3

      I have been doing exactly that lol 😆

    • @CaryDennis
      @CaryDennis 10 дней назад +9

      Looks like Mohini Dey on Bass . She’s awesome

  • @overtlyasian
    @overtlyasian 14 дней назад +806

    I’ll probably get some folks coming at me, but I was NOT aware of Willow’s actual singing abilities. There’s a heck of lot depth, passion and range! I’m genuinely impressed!

    • @TieraOwens
      @TieraOwens 14 дней назад +75

      If I remember correctly, she did a lot artist development and vocal training over the years. It's definitely paid off.

    • @mindofzena8447
      @mindofzena8447 14 дней назад +63

      You should definitely check out her albums. They all sound different and it's great hearing how powerful her vocals are and how they've progressed over the years

    • @letssee6473
      @letssee6473 14 дней назад +22

      No 1 should jump on you since you've come to this realization.

    • @ladykloves6310
      @ladykloves6310 14 дней назад +28

      Welcome to the light! She has such beautiful tone and control!

    • @zebracakez2168
      @zebracakez2168 14 дней назад +9

      I think this is pretty valid tbh! The couple songs that went super viral were not the ones (in my opinion) that showcased her talent despite being incredible songs.

  • @Nicole-fj3pt
    @Nicole-fj3pt 5 дней назад +9

    This band is everything. Love Willow

  • @abracadabrat
    @abracadabrat 4 дня назад +8

    When I look at Willow's face, I immediately recognize her famous parents. I start to want to put all of my own assumptions I've made about her parents on to her. It's a natural tendency for a human to do this. However, I am quickly snapped back from this when I listen to her tone and words. It's honest and beautiful and it's Willow as an individual. For this, I have immense respect for her. It's so refreshing.

  • @Sul516
    @Sul516 9 дней назад +476

    I love the faces she makes when she sings. I can tell she doesn’t just make music, she LOVES music

    • @womatictv
      @womatictv 4 дня назад +5

      I was saying the same thing

    • @ReallyLongpig
      @ReallyLongpig 3 дня назад

      Serisouly? She sucks bruv. She’s on here bc of her daddy. Voice ain’t worthy to be on here

  • @onicafoster6480
    @onicafoster6480 13 дней назад +1148

    I am so glad Willow Smith got a tiny desk concert. Her voice is amazing.
    And the natural yodel that her voice does... 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

    • @shermandean1778
      @shermandean1778 13 дней назад +20

      My favorite thing about her voice and the whisper notes ❤❤

    • @onicafoster6480
      @onicafoster6480 12 дней назад +6

      @shermandean1778 Yes. They're gorgeous, too.

    • @ZeroPhilosopher
      @ZeroPhilosopher 12 дней назад +22

      her voice is flat lol

    • @Yaniv.C
      @Yaniv.C 12 дней назад

      Hey voice is mediocre at best. Shes more pretentious than talented. Come on man, do you know anything about music? No offense but if her name wasnt Smith she would be another Woke kid in college waiting to do nothing.

    • @Major2219
      @Major2219 12 дней назад

      ★★★★☆

  • @nissas01
    @nissas01 2 дня назад +6

    Can't believe I'm vibing with Willow Smith, but vibing I am. Go Willow!! 🥰

  • @whitneymitchell7847
    @whitneymitchell7847 5 дней назад +5

    Her band is DIALED IN!!!

  • @startingoverbygrace
    @startingoverbygrace 12 дней назад +230

    Willow has some serious vocal control. Wow. She’s uniquely a mastery to her craft.

    • @dolemite72
      @dolemite72 9 дней назад +2

      Are you kidding?

    • @felishaspersonalmail4953
      @felishaspersonalmail4953 9 дней назад +1

      Yes sirr been rocking since she was 16 I'm so proud she stucj with her own 💕 she helped awakened me.❤❤❤❤

    • @battlemeow6290
      @battlemeow6290 9 дней назад +2

      yes but did you whipped your hair back and forth tho?

    • @exhainca
      @exhainca 2 дня назад

      Still a kid's voice. Needs to develop quite a lot more.

  • @eduSeibos
    @eduSeibos 14 дней назад +959

    THE CHEMESTRYYY ?? THE FLAVOUR ??? This band truly worked to get Willow's sound to a whole new level , all loveeeee

    • @flyingcheff
      @flyingcheff 14 дней назад +8

      Money buys the best! And all these musicians ARE! I love to see so many female musicians in the pros!! Awesome TD!

    • @Hyushi_sama
      @Hyushi_sama 13 дней назад +3

      They all deserve flowers 💐

    • @thewaldfe9763
      @thewaldfe9763 13 дней назад +2

      Hope they will go on tour with that band!

    • @Hyushi_sama
      @Hyushi_sama 13 дней назад +2

      @@thewaldfe9763 it's going to happen. I can feel it.
      I hope they come to Toronto!

  • @keniciaj
    @keniciaj 4 дня назад +15

    that “run!” and “big feelings” performance was so moving and cosmic. “run!” is favorite song off the album, and it’s beautiful to see just a group of people who genuinely love what they’re doing. incredible job Willow and her band ❤️🔥

  • @pinksunday9056
    @pinksunday9056 3 дня назад +7

    This needs to be on Spotify, one of the most fun jams I’ve seen in a while just a vibe 🔥👌

  • @Chuuzus
    @Chuuzus 14 дней назад +1172

    Willow is one of the few artists that make the live version of her songs sound better than the studio version

    • @DESIGNS-vo1mt
      @DESIGNS-vo1mt 14 дней назад +41

      Gotta watch more Tiny Desk performances...

    • @figgettit
      @figgettit 14 дней назад +18

      not really

    • @eduardoescobar1906
      @eduardoescobar1906 14 дней назад +8

      This is her thing right here, hard rock wasn't

    • @Campzzyzx
      @Campzzyzx 14 дней назад +5

      When you listen to SoundCloud rappers your whole life maybe kid

    • @mudarling
      @mudarling 14 дней назад +5

      Right! Because I'm like umm can we drop this version on Split...NOW PLEASE

  • @KekeeBlack
    @KekeeBlack 11 дней назад +453

    When the bassist and drummer are smiling and exchanging looks, you know it's about to be amazing

  • @gardencourtassistant
    @gardencourtassistant 15 часов назад +5

    Complex, musically and vocally.

  • @kingyohinast
    @kingyohinast 4 дня назад +4

    She is so amazing with her orchestra this is a beautiful musical 💓

  • @Isabelle-ud2df
    @Isabelle-ud2df 13 дней назад +208

    It is insane how incredibly talented each of these musicians is

    • @mypersonalaccount1089
      @mypersonalaccount1089 11 дней назад +6

      I like the pure poetry and essentially prayerful expression. What a journey

    • @Baron_Greenback
      @Baron_Greenback 6 дней назад +1

      Except the singer - you are right

  • @tun3din
    @tun3din 14 дней назад +766

    one day we will acknowledge willow’s astounding artistry

    • @Kigoz4Life
      @Kigoz4Life 14 дней назад +19

      people need to listen to her coachella performances last year. it was so so good. absolutely insane vocals

    • @sheefree
      @sheefree 14 дней назад +11

      How about today ❤

    • @lawrencelovingood470
      @lawrencelovingood470 14 дней назад +5

      Today is definitely the day 🙌🏾

    • @SiriusTexra
      @SiriusTexra 14 дней назад +1

      Astounding access to gear, equipment, people and money, you mean

    • @jnm2088
      @jnm2088 13 дней назад +3

      People have been saying this since she was 10, homie. Where have you been?

  • @Muhdah1972
    @Muhdah1972 7 дней назад +12

    Willow making her own way through her music. Thank you to her, her band and Tiny Desk... amazing 🎶❤️🎶

  • @sxghing6402
    @sxghing6402 5 дней назад +4

    This threw me back to an old Janis Joplin interview where she talks about female artists not "feeling the music" ☮️💟 - love to see music and emotions in such a flow here, beautiful

  • @dianakhumalo6905
    @dianakhumalo6905 14 дней назад +524

    This is the definition of everybody doing their part in a group assignment, 10/10 no notes, they are all insanely talented!!!

  • @Chuuzus
    @Chuuzus 14 дней назад +780

    Willow’s tiny desk is the one i have been waiting for for so long!!!

    • @Campzzyzx
      @Campzzyzx 14 дней назад +3

      🤖

    • @loveindefinitely
      @loveindefinitely 14 дней назад +2

      okay no-profile-pic Campzzyzx

    • @Campzzyzx
      @Campzzyzx 14 дней назад +4

      @loveindefinitely there was a time when tiny desk was a place for real musicians but looks like if you can afford to piece a studio band together and sing karaoke they will give you a platform. I'm sure it has nothing to do with who her parents are just pure talent

    • @anaisabelarrietafinkelstei6463
      @anaisabelarrietafinkelstei6463 14 дней назад +3

      Totally agree, I would also check out the tiny desk version of RAYE, she is WAAAAAY better in live performances.

    • @thesuncollective1475
      @thesuncollective1475 14 дней назад

      With you totally, so freshing

  • @mermaiddelsol
    @mermaiddelsol 3 дня назад +3

    Beautiful Willow!! ❤❤

  • @m0therofbreads
    @m0therofbreads 14 часов назад +3

    Willow is such an incredibly underrated musician, her stylistic range is so dope.

  • @VictorSulfa
    @VictorSulfa 11 дней назад +516

    This is amazing. I don’t care what anyone says re the ‘nepo’ stuff. She deserves this. Very musical, utilising some complex shifts there too. It’s heavy. Money or not she’s dedicated and committed a lot of time to make herself a solid musician, making good music, complex music. I’m impressed.

    • @LindaJones-gq6bb
      @LindaJones-gq6bb 11 дней назад +8

      Agreed!!!!!

    • @cherylharris7003
      @cherylharris7003 10 дней назад +10

      Me too. I really love her and her music because she is unique.

    • @RnBReworked
      @RnBReworked 10 дней назад

      What’s a nepo?

    • @TakenTook
      @TakenTook 10 дней назад +8

      @@RnBReworked -- Short for nepotism. She has famous parents, but her talent is so much greater than anything either one of them has shown, IMO. Although she has some cowriters on some of her songs, she can play the guitar and sing simultaneously, and sing beautifully at that. And she's not afraid of complex time signatures, unusual chords, etc.
      When that first "Whip My Hair" song came out, I mistakenly dismissed her music as only getting attention because of her parents and their money. But she has absolutely proven me wrong.

    • @blueishyful
      @blueishyful 10 дней назад +9

      She wouldn't be here without the money, but it's a well earned position.

  • @christopherking7858
    @christopherking7858 13 дней назад +539

    THE BAND IS LOCKED IN!!!! She is AMAZING!!!! They are listening and following wherever she goes. I love how connected they are. The music was excellent too!!!! Love you Willow 👸🏽

  • @kt798
    @kt798 3 дня назад +4

    Wow! She definitely has her own style and it's comfortable in her skin.

  • @kLootsdudla
    @kLootsdudla 3 дня назад +3

    This is Beautiful!

  • @TajahCooksandActs
    @TajahCooksandActs 14 дней назад +347

    What an absolutely SIC-KEN-ING display of musicianship from this group! I know this was Willow's tiny desk, but if I had no clue who Ms.Smith was, I would think Willow is the name of the band after watching this performance. The cohesion.The synergy. THE VIBES. Everyone was ON. IT.

  • @saintsinnr
    @saintsinnr 9 дней назад +329

    If these individuals aren't already a full band, they need to be! I loved seeing this so much!

    • @angelaoverton7190
      @angelaoverton7190 8 дней назад +17

      Yes, I’m loving the girl power
      Is that pocket queen on drums

    • @DATApush3r
      @DATApush3r 6 дней назад +4

      @@angelaoverton7190 Yeah, Mohini Dey on bass and The Pocket Queen on drums! Nuts!

  • @yurita1984
    @yurita1984 10 часов назад +3

    That's why i'm here! These girls are just AWESOME!!!!!!! 🎉

  • @mangamaniac-lm1br
    @mangamaniac-lm1br 6 дней назад +8

    Love Willow her music is so good and her singing voice is heavenly. All the musicians in the room play so beautifully this was a amazing watch.

  • @TyroneLoganMusic
    @TyroneLoganMusic 9 дней назад +430

    I almost jumped out of my chair seeing Mohini Dey and Pocket Queen in the thumbnail. I already love Willow’s voice, so this is quite a treat.

    • @whitneybeard631
      @whitneybeard631 9 дней назад +6

      Yeeeessss I absolutely ❤ The Pocket Queen

    • @danrazak5551
      @danrazak5551 9 дней назад +5

      ME TOO!! Mohini Dey & Pocket Queen are soooo locked innn

    • @cjourneys5785
      @cjourneys5785 8 дней назад +2

      Please tell me which one is pocket queen& which one is Mohini Dey

    • @TyroneLoganMusic
      @TyroneLoganMusic 8 дней назад +9

      @@cjourneys5785 - Mohini Dey is the bass player, and Pocket Queen is on drums.
      To get the other band member names, I needed to check the description because I wasn’t familiar with them as I’ve followed Mohini and Queen for years.

    • @cjourneys5785
      @cjourneys5785 8 дней назад +2

      ​@@TyroneLoganMusic Thank you soooo much. I was really getting in her style of playing now I know who Pocket Queen is! I just check out Pocket Queen her channel on RUclips awesome and will do for the other artist.

  • @mariaperez1522
    @mariaperez1522 13 дней назад +294

    This versions of wait a minute needs to get released NOW😤🔥🔥

  • @achenarmyst2156
    @achenarmyst2156 2 дня назад +3

    Julia‘s bass cover sent me here. Absolutely gorgeous band. Tons of musicality and feeling. Another of Jazz‘s many marriages.

  • @CBoxAlmighty
    @CBoxAlmighty 5 дней назад +7

    Performances like this continue to remind me to continue to be my unapologetic self and not let others dictate your life BE FREE

  • @ProfessionalsProfessional
    @ProfessionalsProfessional 14 дней назад +258

    Willow needs to take this exact band on tour!!! Great production NPR!

  • @courtlandchavis4662
    @courtlandchavis4662 14 дней назад +451

    Mohini Dey ANDDDD The Pocket Queen! Nahh, you wasn't just gonna sneak both of them in there like it's just another casual day! She literally has the best female bassist playing for her that's alive right now. One of the best pocket playing female drum players. INCREDIBLE band.

    • @theTrend7
      @theTrend7 14 дней назад +6

      This was my same reaction 😂😂

    • @groundcontrolgainesville4841
      @groundcontrolgainesville4841 14 дней назад +4

      Comment I was looking for

    • @tani424
      @tani424 14 дней назад +4

      Listennnnnnn!!!!🔥🔥🔥

    • @bigmamat62
      @bigmamat62 14 дней назад +17

      ...and unfortunately, no introduction of her renowned band mates to the audience to acknowledge their greatness :(

    • @landonfolken03
      @landonfolken03 14 дней назад +11

      On today's TD: Mohini Dey with TPQ on drums and backup vocals by WILLOW

  • @thespiriteye5803
    @thespiriteye5803 6 дней назад +3

    I hear Tori Bjork Allana Cranberries..... And very Jazzy All musicians are amazing 👏🏻

  • @Baybievokalz84
    @Baybievokalz84 2 дня назад +6

    Her voice kinda reminds me of a black version of Alanis Morrisette when she hits certain notes!!!!!💛💛 And can we give her ALL WOMEN BAND a round of applause!!!!❤❤

  • @marleyyates2995
    @marleyyates2995 13 дней назад +224

    Willow is so incredibly herself. Her music reminds me of the unique femme we got to see blossoming in the 90's.

    • @nataliaswiderska2111
      @nataliaswiderska2111 12 дней назад +10

      Tori Amos!!!!

    • @howaboutno2023
      @howaboutno2023 12 дней назад +12

      Exactly! Fiona Apple vibes as well! Miss this kind of music. Love me some Willow🙏🏾❤️

    • @ermo5623
      @ermo5623 12 дней назад +2

      Yes!! 2 of my favorite artists & I love what Willow is doing!❤️

    • @Tom6567my
      @Tom6567my 12 дней назад

      Didn't know you knew her 😮

    • @Dannyjoselatimer
      @Dannyjoselatimer 12 дней назад +5

      I’m getting hints of bjork too

  • @theTrend7
    @theTrend7 14 дней назад +675

    Wait a minute Mohini Dey & Pocket Queen??? And getting introduced to these other FIRE Musicians on keys and guitar with Willow??? This is a good morning!!!! Once again thank you Tiny Desk❤❤❤

    • @normansmith3635
      @normansmith3635 14 дней назад +17

      Mohini Dey and the Pocket Queen are 2 of my favs

    • @CoachEarlPlays
      @CoachEarlPlays 14 дней назад +15

      Keys player is Zach from Tapers Choice. He is incredible.

    • @Social_Pugatory
      @Social_Pugatory 14 дней назад +2

      I knew I recognized them from IG 💕 love this for them!

    • @jayychosen4507
      @jayychosen4507 14 дней назад +1

      🗣️ RIGHT!!!

    • @micknificent
      @micknificent 14 дней назад +10

      You beat me to it with this comment! And Willows artistry is just phenomenal. I wished she had introduced the other players .

  • @erikaharris5675
    @erikaharris5675 5 дней назад +5

    Bravo Young Willow and band. This set was pure vibrance.

  • @NiulkaC
    @NiulkaC 4 дня назад +3

    Imagine Willow and Aurora from Norway. I'm amazed. I ❤ this.

  • @ray.s
    @ray.s 14 дней назад +348

    “I got such big feelings” is pretty much the best way to describe how I feel after watching this. Absolutely phenomenal.

    • @preciousone9377
      @preciousone9377 13 дней назад +1

      Yes!😊

    • @dbohnenberger
      @dbohnenberger 13 дней назад +6

      I was yelling in disbelief the entire time they were playing that, the key and tempo and time signature changes bring it near the edge of impossibility.

  • @stephaniediggs9489
    @stephaniediggs9489 12 дней назад +214

    A Willow and Iniko tiny desk concert should be a discussion, it would be PHENOMENAL !!!

  • @achocolate1923
    @achocolate1923 6 дней назад +6

    She is a total vibe! I love her style so different! ,

  • @saramatthews7159
    @saramatthews7159 5 дней назад +5

    The number of times I've watched this Tiny Desk in it's entirety is unhealthy.

  • @frowhatitsworth
    @frowhatitsworth 8 дней назад +146

    My favorite part of Willow’s performance(s) is that she appears to be having the best time ever. We’re so used to existing on the vibration of misery (or being around it) that it’s super rare to see someone enjoying what they do this much. Makes me want to be more intentional about creating space for more joy in my life. After all, we’re only guaranteed one ride at this thing.

    • @lindyn4
      @lindyn4 5 дней назад +1

      Beautifully said, her passion is making me teary

    • @nadinevanhees90
      @nadinevanhees90 5 дней назад

      She's great and adorable, but holy Toledo the drummer and bass player are killing me.

  • @jeshurunabinadab6560
    @jeshurunabinadab6560 9 дней назад +1365

    I don’t care who her parents are. Money cannot buy what she has. She’s sincere, naturally gifted, and has a voice all her own.
    EDIT: Everyone in the comments stating the obvious. Of course her parents fame and financial status has benefited her immensely. But you can throw all the money in the world at someone and the best you can hope to do is turn them into a one dimensional entertainer if they have no natural substance of their own. True artists are born and Willow has that extra little something in spades. If all she wanted was to be in the spotlight she could’ve easily taken the Kardashian route but she chose to stand for something, apply herself, put in the work and, yes, utilize everything available to her, including the wealth of the family she was born into. Unless you’re stuck on whining about how unfair life is, you should take zero issue with that.

    • @ladyashephd727
      @ladyashephd727 9 дней назад +38

      Agreed! This talent was created through hardwork & perseverance ❤❤

    • @narissabond6133
      @narissabond6133 9 дней назад +7

      I agree.

    • @Battlehammer333
      @Battlehammer333 9 дней назад +76

      Money can create a safe environment where you can explore your naturally gifted talents instead of having to work for your survival from a young age on.

    • @calliopelove
      @calliopelove 9 дней назад +5

      yeah, shes truly special

    • @jeshurunabinadab6560
      @jeshurunabinadab6560 9 дней назад +41

      @@Battlehammer333 Just to simplify my original statement: She comes from money, her talents do not.

  • @keijo1247
    @keijo1247 День назад +1

    There is nothing more beautiful than Miss Willow finding HER musical essence. Every note and lyric in this performance resonated throughout every fiber of my being. Simply MAGICAL!!!! 💜

  • @freya634
    @freya634 10 часов назад +2

    This version of symptom of life is one of my favourite live performances of any song ever

  • @jayenvarma
    @jayenvarma 11 дней назад +249

    This band is mind-blowing and should exist forever. Mohini and Pocket Queen are locked in perfectly.
    You have funk, jazz, experimental, rock and everything else in this band. You guys are going to win the next Grammy and more.

    • @kelseyscott2173
      @kelseyscott2173 10 дней назад +6

      Who the guy on the piano ? And the Asian lady on the guitar ???

    • @jayenvarma
      @jayenvarma 10 дней назад +11

      @@kelseyscott2173 Zach Tenorio: keys
      Liso Lee: guitar

    • @kelseyscott2173
      @kelseyscott2173 10 дней назад +1

      @@jayenvarma thanks your the greatest

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 9 дней назад +1

      omg mohini!! such an iconic bassist

    • @guywholikesthesnarkies1435
      @guywholikesthesnarkies1435 9 дней назад +2

      @@jayenvarma Zach is also the keyboardist for the indie psychedelia band Arc Iris, while the female guitarist Liso Lee is the lead guitarist and singer of South Korean alt-rock band SE SO NEON. Willow just brought a bunch of awesome talents here!
      Edit: I made mistake. The female guitarist isn't the one in SE SO NEON, she's a different person and the one in the S. Korean band is actually called So-Young. I mistook her for So-Young because they both look similar, my apology😅🙏

  • @vybz974
    @vybz974 14 дней назад +167

    SHE IS JUST ON A LEAGUE OF HER OWN

    • @Suspishhh23
      @Suspishhh23 13 дней назад +1

      It’s beautiful to see.

    • @andrew5222
      @andrew5222 12 дней назад

      exactly. us trained musicians can't deny her RIDICULOUS vocal talent. she's had the money and resources to really hone her craft and boy.. is she incredible.

    • @foeshizzel
      @foeshizzel 12 дней назад

      ​@@andrew5222 It's ridiculous to say that she is incredible singer. Average

    • @vybz974
      @vybz974 12 дней назад

      @@foeshizzel Are You saying that Willow is just an average singer ?

  • @kevinb.t.5818
    @kevinb.t.5818 2 дня назад +2

    AMAZING! Watched this video for the first time today. I NEVER heard any tracks of Willow... I can't stop listening to it. Amazing voice singing effortlessly. ❤❤❤

    • @makomako6474
      @makomako6474 11 часов назад

      Exactly the same situation for me. Never heard of her before, contrary to Mohini Dey. She's incredibly talented and got a huge charisma.

  • @bourgeoisbrats
    @bourgeoisbrats 8 дней назад +3

    She should go ahead and do a live album with this band. Pocket Queen on drums and Mohini Dey on bass...would be like the Joni Mitchell's "Shadow and Light" tour with Metheny/Pastorius/Brecker/Mays :-)

  • @stephenm9199
    @stephenm9199 14 дней назад +167

    Insanely impressive how she balanced pitch with expression with breath with pronunciation and enunciation of the lyrics because the lyrics are so huge…wow.

  • @Baribrotzer
    @Baribrotzer 14 дней назад +160

    This band has some real heavy hitters, and Ms. Smith is letting them shine.

    • @Andrew-cs1td
      @Andrew-cs1td 14 дней назад +2

      lol except when she stole the guitar solo to do whatever that was on guitar.

  • @raziwazaarrobita3835
    @raziwazaarrobita3835 3 дня назад +2

    I forgot I wasn't there and applauded from my home, what a performance!

  • @LMG5123
    @LMG5123 День назад +3

    This band is a straight up VIBE

  • @RaiderClarke312
    @RaiderClarke312 14 дней назад +280

    I saw Mohini Dey Bass Guitar in ThumbNail and Immediately Clicked on Video. For those who Don’t Know,
    Mohini Dey is A Wicked Virtuoso on Bass Guitar! Its cool to see her in a laid back setting, playing groove/indie music.

    • @TheRetroWoman80
      @TheRetroWoman80 14 дней назад +1

      She is an awesome bassist. I vaguely remember seeing her name somewhere before.

    • @rkearneyt
      @rkearneyt 14 дней назад

      So glad to see Willow I like her music

    • @eduardoescobar1906
      @eduardoescobar1906 14 дней назад +4

      The bassist is the true star here.

    • @cosmicsea7
      @cosmicsea7 14 дней назад

      Same here. Top bassist! She can play anything and everything. 🔥

    • @alanjayee
      @alanjayee 11 дней назад

      She absolutely slaps man

  • @Beyoncesbangin
    @Beyoncesbangin 13 дней назад +288

    insane how she’s doing some of these songs with no bgv… I VOLUNTEER

    • @THEnancyjackson
      @THEnancyjackson 13 дней назад +4

      No cuz same

    • @Beyoncesbangin
      @Beyoncesbangin 12 дней назад +11

      @@codechartreuse why does an acronym bother you so much is the better question 💀

    • @tamsynfallows3234
      @tamsynfallows3234 12 дней назад +3

      @@Beyoncesbangin does bgv mean backing vocals?

    • @Beyoncesbangin
      @Beyoncesbangin 12 дней назад

      @@tamsynfallows3234 yes

    • @songbirdssong
      @songbirdssong 12 дней назад +2

      How did I not even notice. omg. You’re right and wow… it’s amazing!

  • @shawntacollins4527
    @shawntacollins4527 3 дня назад +2

    Yes she sounds so amazing ❤

  • @serenabrown4291
    @serenabrown4291 7 дней назад +4

    This is my fifth day in a row watching this. I cannot get enough