Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  10 месяцев назад +35

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    • @toniob4706
      @toniob4706 4 месяца назад

      Want this one🫶

  • @Krustenkaese92
    @Krustenkaese92 3 года назад +8888

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

    • @TeddymanYT
      @TeddymanYT 3 года назад +156

      Wish more people did it

    • @Knockedlooser
      @Knockedlooser 3 года назад +233

      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 года назад +114

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

    • @intheairex
      @intheairex 3 года назад +58

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

    • @kbdiesel
      @kbdiesel 3 года назад +24

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

  • @teeej4456
    @teeej4456 3 года назад +3268

    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 года назад +40

      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 года назад +3

      Word

    • @danielburgess7101
      @danielburgess7101 3 года назад +23

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

    • @teeej4456
      @teeej4456 3 года назад +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 года назад +9

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

  • @ap1230
    @ap1230 3 года назад +5139

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

    • @HectorTWE
      @HectorTWE 3 года назад +80

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

    • @ginasta7575
      @ginasta7575 3 года назад +213

      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 года назад +69

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

    • @stevenpanter46
      @stevenpanter46 3 года назад +11

      Exactly

    • @baptisterial4630
      @baptisterial4630 3 года назад +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 !!

  • @danurquhart7245
    @danurquhart7245 2 года назад +1268

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

    • @444rancesca
      @444rancesca 2 года назад

      Absolutely Dan ❤️🙌

  • @bertkauwenberghs3174
    @bertkauwenberghs3174 2 года назад +842

    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 2 года назад +3

      Ho pensato la stessa cosa

    • @ompiba
      @ompiba 2 года назад +31

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

    • @bertkauwenberghs3174
      @bertkauwenberghs3174 2 года назад +26

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

    • @young_diogenes
      @young_diogenes Год назад +40

      ​@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 Год назад +9

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

  • @SwedePotato314
    @SwedePotato314 3 года назад +3012

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

    • @drandana3661
      @drandana3661 3 года назад +22

      Every album slaps so hard and has so much to say

    • @shanelawrence7870
      @shanelawrence7870 2 года назад +13

      Grey Area is arguably even better too.

    • @LuckyNhaca
      @LuckyNhaca 2 года назад +2

      SAME!

    • @smitty7326
      @smitty7326 2 года назад +11

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

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 2 года назад +4

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

  • @mdumisenisithomo8594
    @mdumisenisithomo8594 3 года назад +633

    The background singers sound like AIR. So heavenly

    • @davidh3833
      @davidh3833 2 года назад +5

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

  • @veej
    @veej 3 года назад +1990

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

    • @gildasroyet6620
      @gildasroyet6620 3 года назад +13

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

    • @aleciaw736
      @aleciaw736 3 года назад +2

      Facts💪🏾‼️

    • @dkhasar
      @dkhasar 3 года назад

      Real talk

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 3 года назад

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

    • @LiamBaileyMusic
      @LiamBaileyMusic 3 года назад +6

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

  • @hey_perez30
    @hey_perez30 10 месяцев назад +18

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

  • @MissJessiePie
    @MissJessiePie 2 года назад +49

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

  • @Woopo83
    @Woopo83 3 года назад +639

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

  • @bdpyne
    @bdpyne 3 года назад +1433

    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 года назад +3

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

    • @richjones7313
      @richjones7313 2 года назад +7

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

    • @devinklanderson
      @devinklanderson 2 года назад +1

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

    • @rissrose3821
      @rissrose3821 2 года назад +4

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

    • @g.h.7661
      @g.h.7661 Год назад +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 года назад +1014

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

  • @laceybenson5489
    @laceybenson5489 Год назад +118

    "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.

  • @jacobstuebs6567
    @jacobstuebs6567 3 года назад +614

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

    • @heyman620
      @heyman620 2 года назад +11

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

    • @Uaene
      @Uaene 2 года назад +39

      @@heyman620 MBDTF has nothing on Grey Area or SIMBI

    • @MichellBollinger
      @MichellBollinger 2 года назад +11

      @@Uaene a huge stretch

    • @Techmoblad
      @Techmoblad 11 месяцев назад +5

      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 10 месяцев назад +6

      sounds like you only know a few artists@@Techmoblad

  • @mauricioortega1261
    @mauricioortega1261 3 года назад +644

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

  • @basiabrown7625
    @basiabrown7625 3 года назад +581

    Her background singers are phenomenal!!

  • @majshkdt
    @majshkdt 3 года назад +362

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

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 года назад +24

      They sound so good, I’ve got goosebumps haha

    • @justanotherti4790
      @justanotherti4790 3 года назад +30

      Her backup singers are flawless 🔥!!!

    • @kpdelaney6460
      @kpdelaney6460 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

      I need the Simz band in my living room

  • @mrpinkfroud4129
    @mrpinkfroud4129 Год назад +52

    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.

  • @benjamincarroll3837
    @benjamincarroll3837 2 года назад +94

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

  • @oryade2830
    @oryade2830 3 года назад +695

    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 года назад +11

      Bless up brotha - hes vibing up there

    • @johnmorgan5495
      @johnmorgan5495 3 года назад +8

      Bit more like Flea Kuti I think

    • @oryade2830
      @oryade2830 3 года назад

      @@FergVP Thanks

    • @oryade2830
      @oryade2830 3 года назад +1

      @@johnmorgan5495 Yea

    • @ojvic7297
      @ojvic7297 3 года назад +8

      Little simz is nigerian too

  • @JJJameson.
    @JJJameson. 3 года назад +859

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

    • @Snook_
      @Snook_ 3 года назад +41

      Imagine a collab

    • @dillonwhite6375
      @dillonwhite6375 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +34

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

    • @kpdelaney6460
      @kpdelaney6460 3 года назад +1

      for sure!

    • @lequedicatsamarge4228
      @lequedicatsamarge4228 2 года назад +8

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

  • @tatyanafairman9199
    @tatyanafairman9199 3 года назад +1934

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

    • @izinspired7455
      @izinspired7455 3 года назад +32

      Fax no printer!

    • @Deezy_Ankh
      @Deezy_Ankh 2 года назад +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 года назад +3

      Absolutely 100% agree

    • @fadalionradio9309
      @fadalionradio9309 Год назад +5

      Gorgeous human

    • @g.h.7661
      @g.h.7661 Год назад +7

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

  • @dukeofcapet3176
    @dukeofcapet3176 2 года назад +40

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

  • @simonmare720
    @simonmare720 Год назад +47

    The drummer grooves so freaking hard.

  • @plicool
    @plicool 3 года назад +268

    Simz and Obongjayer's performance is too beautiful

    • @NeutralMjolkHotel
      @NeutralMjolkHotel 3 года назад +25

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

  • @henrymarr974
    @henrymarr974 3 года назад +1171

    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 года назад +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 года назад +45

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

    • @RobertSlover
      @RobertSlover 3 года назад +2

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

    • @marcelmarshall4240
      @marcelmarshall4240 3 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

  • @alexanderskjold9511
    @alexanderskjold9511 3 года назад +675

    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!

  • @ThaMobstarr
    @ThaMobstarr 3 года назад +40

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

  • @LiftedGamingLoL
    @LiftedGamingLoL 2 года назад +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

  • @Phonophobia
    @Phonophobia 3 года назад +335

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

  • @jackpayne9713
    @jackpayne9713 3 года назад +186

    She’s so ridiculously talented- it’s unreal

  • @macb6528
    @macb6528 3 года назад +332

    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 года назад +37

      thank you (:

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth 2 года назад +86

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

  • @lequedicatsamarge4228
    @lequedicatsamarge4228 2 года назад +55

    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 года назад +2

      If you like jazz you should listen to laufey

    • @davidphilipp16
      @davidphilipp16 2 года назад +1

      Imagine her with yusseef dayed spaming chops in the background

  • @mizzastar
    @mizzastar 3 года назад +433

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

  • @sierramurphy3755
    @sierramurphy3755 3 года назад +148

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

    • @MARYANNE269
      @MARYANNE269 2 года назад +1

      Keeping it Real!! 😍

  • @jamespool5495
    @jamespool5495 3 года назад +379

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

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 года назад +41

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

    • @Cubbsie123
      @Cubbsie123 3 года назад

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

    • @phillyblunt138
      @phillyblunt138 3 года назад +18

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

  • @cooldebt
    @cooldebt 2 месяца назад +7

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

  • @henrycodm896
    @henrycodm896 3 года назад +31

    This woman was just blessed with some extra special DNA.

  • @TheDreamingJune
    @TheDreamingJune 3 года назад +272

    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.

  • @willylentebries1799
    @willylentebries1799 3 года назад +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 года назад +15

      Same here, absolutely incredible

    • @grimedoc8180
      @grimedoc8180 3 года назад +19

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

    • @danielburgess7101
      @danielburgess7101 3 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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.

  • @southsidejohnny5624
    @southsidejohnny5624 3 года назад +291

    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 года назад +3

      You can purchase now for preorder

    • @oneandonlynino
      @oneandonlynino 3 года назад +26

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

    • @southsidejohnny5624
      @southsidejohnny5624 3 года назад +31

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

    • @thebizness5596
      @thebizness5596 3 года назад +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 года назад +4

      This was awesome to read. Much respect man.

  • @bhill005
    @bhill005 Год назад +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🔥🔥🔥

  • @AncestorsGotMe
    @AncestorsGotMe Год назад +13

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

  • @ricardobeatriz1790
    @ricardobeatriz1790 3 года назад +211

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

  • @lierox9
    @lierox9 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @maxgraivier2024
      @maxgraivier2024 2 года назад +3

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

    • @vVincent.
      @vVincent. 2 года назад +1

      @@maxgraivier2024 no

    • @nternetrat
      @nternetrat 2 года назад

      I
      KNOW

  • @mpho2chris
    @mpho2chris 3 года назад +63

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

  • @shi2oon1987
    @shi2oon1987 7 месяцев назад +5

    even that cup slide at 13:43 is smooth!

  • @Omie_Foreign
    @Omie_Foreign Год назад +7

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

  • @dragonfromvenus
    @dragonfromvenus 3 года назад +73

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

  • @plumbawl5977
    @plumbawl5977 3 года назад +80

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

  • @raph2k01
    @raph2k01 3 года назад +100

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

  • @sim3144
    @sim3144 2 года назад +57

    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 года назад +1

      Yeah man... 😎

  • @milog6880
    @milog6880 Год назад +11

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

    • @MotorCityPhoenix313
      @MotorCityPhoenix313 11 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @SKNSH2
      @SKNSH2 11 месяцев назад +2

      my gosh same

  • @einargraube2083
    @einargraube2083 3 года назад +99

    The coolest tiny desk concert yet…

  • @KevOnStage
    @KevOnStage 3 года назад +1250

    Brilliant. 🔥🔥🔥

    • @kJ922-h3j
      @kJ922-h3j 3 года назад +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 года назад +10

      please show this to Tobe!

    • @MrMusicManiac10
      @MrMusicManiac10 3 года назад +9

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

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss 3 года назад +4

      🔥💯

    • @Carvalhouk
      @Carvalhouk 3 года назад +3

      😊..

  • @willfoskett7965
    @willfoskett7965 3 года назад +42

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

  • @J.LS.
    @J.LS. 13 дней назад +1

    She’s incredible. I never get tired of hearing her

  • @boogiedownbotanicat7170
    @boogiedownbotanicat7170 8 месяцев назад +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!

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef 3 года назад +220

    unbelievable

    • @nwayoo9559
      @nwayoo9559 3 года назад +1

      Is it really you checking out Simzy? lol

    • @eliasi5080
      @eliasi5080 3 года назад

      Gaz!

  • @SinnohStarly
    @SinnohStarly 3 года назад +313

    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!

    • @TheDreamingJune
      @TheDreamingJune 3 года назад +34

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

    • @stephenparsons6205
      @stephenparsons6205 3 года назад +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 года назад +17

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

    • @MookieGee101
      @MookieGee101 3 года назад +5

      The video of the studio version is epic.

    • @Jsalcedo23
      @Jsalcedo23 3 года назад +1

      I agree 1000%

  • @aritraroy3493
    @aritraroy3493 3 года назад +216

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

  • @AsiaDanceScene
    @AsiaDanceScene 3 года назад +4

    I Love You, I Hate You with the live singers is so soulful. Amazing version.

  • @revival45
    @revival45 3 года назад +17

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

  • @Grizzlybearr-di3ez
    @Grizzlybearr-di3ez 3 года назад +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!!!

  • @zandoe
    @zandoe 3 года назад +26

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

  • @thewholemessprinciple
    @thewholemessprinciple 3 года назад +18

    Obongjayar...I was like, where do I recognize that voice? I love it. Been listening to his song Still Sun for a while now, so good! Little Simz...stunning as always. Thanks for sharing your glow.

  • @gaspar3453
    @gaspar3453 2 года назад +76

    we need a new one of her new album

    • @michaelralph3074
      @michaelralph3074 2 года назад +1

      literally just dropped last monday chief

    • @jonnykhatru
      @jonnykhatru 2 года назад +8

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

    • @michaelralph3074
      @michaelralph3074 2 года назад +1

      @@jonnykhatru u right nvm i misread

  • @Mostacs
    @Mostacs 3 года назад +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 ❤️🙏

  • @afterthethemesong
    @afterthethemesong 3 года назад +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 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @WWarped1
    @WWarped1 3 года назад +48

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

  • @nolan-zs5mc
    @nolan-zs5mc 3 года назад +67

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

  • @thedaniplanet
    @thedaniplanet 2 года назад +13

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

  • @minddazed
    @minddazed 2 месяца назад +2

    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

  • @pwheezy3397
    @pwheezy3397 3 года назад +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 года назад +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

  • @joshbanes957
    @joshbanes957 3 года назад +30

    Man this band is so tight. Especially the drummer

  • @palesaaaa_
    @palesaaaa_ 3 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +4

      You mean QUEEN, I stan!

    • @palesaaaa_
      @palesaaaa_ 2 года назад +1

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

    • @-piras
      @-piras 2 года назад +2

      @@palesaaaa_ Queen is the strongest piece in the board

    • @verwundert
      @verwundert 2 года назад +1

      y’all in that patriarchy frame tss

  • @Londonechoes
    @Londonechoes 6 месяцев назад +2

    I love when the beat changes at 4:01, the background singers sound Angelic!

  • @Nothing-tf2dp
    @Nothing-tf2dp 2 года назад +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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Maxoknight
    @Maxoknight 3 года назад +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

  • @kaeuymah
    @kaeuymah 3 года назад +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.

  • @vespertine1149
    @vespertine1149 3 года назад +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)

  • @projectlinde37
    @projectlinde37 3 года назад +5

    One of the best NPR performances .
    Here you just hear and feal how big Little Simz really is.
    The coherence between the band is tremendous. And then I'm not speaking about the content.

  • @enockhavyarimana9655
    @enockhavyarimana9655 2 года назад +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.

  • @lofo7703
    @lofo7703 3 года назад +33

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

  • @bernardblackjr.6247
    @bernardblackjr.6247 3 года назад +33

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

    • @chioma916
      @chioma916 2 года назад

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

  • @duenno6207
    @duenno6207 3 года назад +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 года назад +6

    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 года назад +2

      thank you!

    • @lsamoa
      @lsamoa Год назад

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

  • @thisismytubehandle
    @thisismytubehandle 3 года назад +8

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

  • @benmadi
    @benmadi 3 года назад +67

    backing vocals arrangements are phenomenal ! Actually the whole band :)

  • @melaninstaypoppin7
    @melaninstaypoppin7 3 года назад +14

    This, Tank and the Bangas, and Chika are my fav Tiny Desk performances so far.

    • @maryannappiagyei4277
      @maryannappiagyei4277 3 года назад +1

      Lyrics Jones sa-roc Sampa the great. Now little simz

    • @tiffanyrena
      @tiffanyrena 3 года назад +2

      Look into the Anderson paak one also. You’ll enjoy. All the ones u mentioned are on my playlist for tiny desk

    • @melaninstaypoppin7
      @melaninstaypoppin7 3 года назад +3

      @@tiffanyrena thank you. I also enjoyed the mainstream artists also: Jazmine Sullivan Chloe x Halle, and Summer Walker.

    • @tiffanyrena
      @tiffanyrena 3 года назад +1

      @@melaninstaypoppin7 you’re welcome. Yea I liked summer walker. I’ll have to check the others

    • @itaroken
      @itaroken 3 года назад

      same! incredible

  • @aidenthieme
    @aidenthieme 3 года назад +70

    This band is so tight. Simbi has got some unreal dexterity and a master songwriter, so happy she's finally getting the recognition she deserves.

  • @jrbk2023
    @jrbk2023 Год назад +11

    I can't believe I'm just discovering this amazing talent! Little Simz, her band and background singers are phenomenal! 🔥 ❤

    • @lujorom9172
      @lujorom9172 Год назад +1

      I'm so happy for you, discovering Little Simz is such an amazing feeling haha

    • @jrbk2023
      @jrbk2023 Год назад +1

      @@lujorom9172 True story. I'm obsessed lol. I've lost count how many times I've watched this!

  • @creativechimp03
    @creativechimp03 Год назад +1

    Little Simz eye connection with the camera as she sings the deep lyrics feels very authentic. Unbelievable talent.

  • @Jsalcedo23
    @Jsalcedo23 3 года назад +60

    Little simz great as always! Grey area was one of my favorite albums of 2019, so hyped for “Sometimes I might be introvert”. The singles were fantastic

  • @Lazirus951
    @Lazirus951 3 года назад +30

    Everything about this was incredible of course, but shout out to the backing vocalists! Incredible!

  • @popmusicguru
    @popmusicguru 3 года назад +80

    she is so insanely talented! i was multitasking while listening and had to sit down for 'i love you, i hate you' - really felt that one

  • @jeanbeya6860
    @jeanbeya6860 2 года назад +20

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