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if the sun had a face I believe that this man is the face of the Sun and his facial features are so full of life and so joyous and I really enjoy the music
DRAM feels familiar, old school. Its in his voice, the runs and notes he chooses. That's really been in him since a kid, you can tell. It's in him it ain't on him. AND he's happy af lol cheezing & shit lol which is always good to see...hell I'm happy now lol.
"D.R.A.M. always was grounded in a diverse range of music. 'I stayed with my grandparents a lot growing up and they went to church all the time,' he says. 'I sang on the choir. My mom had a little gospel group when I was growing up too. But outside of church, I was just on soul music heavy. People like Al Green, or those songs that you automatically know but never know whose song it is.'"
I get what you mean, he reminds me of those 80's RNB singers before music was totally over produced. As if they were walking a tight rope and a misstep in any direction would make there voice awful but also made their sound unique.
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons D.R.A.M. is a lot more talented than people give him credit for. Dude can sing his ass off. Lyrics aren't that bad too. Not the same ol' crap time and time again.
Listen, if you've watched the T-Pain episode and not learned to recalibrate your expectations, I don't know what to tell you. If you haven't watched it, watch it!
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons I'm going to be honest, the word groovy and your D.P don't go together because you look far from a groovy type dude. don't judge a book by its cover. peace
he's like a springy sunday morning, sleeping in with rays of sunshine waking you up and your loved one next to you hugging, with a golden retriever puppy sleeping at the bottom of the bed
This dude is going to win the Best Rap/Sung Performance Grammy for Broccoli, calling it now. It will be an even sweeter victory since he'll be beating Hotline Bling edit: i am not good at predictions
Krieg Papagai That's like saying the Atlanta Falcons were gonna win that Super Bowl. All the Elites would have it no other way than to have Drake win in. Just the way the cookie crumbles
I dont really see what everyone else is talkin about here though., Sayin stuff like, his "imperfect" voice still sounds good on these songs though, etc....i think mabe yall underestimate the difficulty level of what he actually pulled off here... just cause hes making it look so damn effortless dont nessesarily mean he aint actually workin his ass off.....hes working alright, believe that. Hopping some big ass vocal gaps and nailing em... Laying down smooth ass runs, keeping perfectly in time with some crazy ass time signitures & making it look like childs play...So yeah, he pretty much pulled off some impressive ass shit... (At least in the humble opinion of a fellow vocalist who really paid close attention to this performance) and his smile and demeanor are soo beautiful. Completely up lifting and utterly contageous! 😀
Truer words have never been spoken, the vocal flexibility and control he had here, mind you he did the hook and adlibs, when most vocalist are using tracks behind them.
Darrius Best Thank you sir. 🙏 At least you, & apparently 88 other folks in here still have good taste and ears to recognize real talent when they hear it.👌 And imma say it again, (cause i just cant say it enough 😁) I LOVE this mans smile! & His swaggg....he got swag for days. 💖💖💖
Talk that talk! Sounds crisp and funky and is a true talent not to be diminished or regulated to "imperfect vocals." This is real music and everything you said is pure FACTS! THANK YOU.
What you wrote is untrue. He is not a pure vocalist. His runs are are simple and often out of pitch. His SKILL though: pretty ass and memorable melodies; great lyricism that is fun to repeat; and, a presence to live for.
I slept on DRAM for too long! His voice is amazing and he’s hella talented. He has a old school twist on his voice almost like al green. I hope he keeps making good music and that smile is gold🙃
This guy is peak #CareFreeBlackBoys. I can't help but smile when I hear his music! He deserves it too after being scammed outta money by Drake for Hotline Bling
When D.R.A.M was singing "Cute" I was waiting for him to say the "I choose you like a Pokemon" but unfortunately he skipped that verse. The performance was awesome though! :)
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND I HOPE HE LIVES FOREVER BECAUSE HE MAKES ME SO HAPPY LOOK AT THAT PRICELESS SMILE I SWEAR TO GOD. "I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SING TO ME ...MY DRAM MACHINE"
D.R.A.M is "truly" talented. Love the "catchy" tunes and his voice is perfect 👌🏼 for his style of music. Every time I play his music it just always puts me in a "fun" "happy" mood! Also, the "band" is on point, talented, perfect harmony especially with his voice. Just perfectly flows. Love this performance!
Just stumbled onto DRAM's Tiny desk performance in 2020 aaaaand whoever in the comments said that he's underrated and this was very lit......you guys are so right .
i come back every few months for this beautiful performance of sweet va breeze. the song is just so magical and his intro to the song always makes my heart ache.
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What ?
@@Totozme NPR social media manager playing whifffffffffle ball
this video is 7 years old sir 😆
this guy seems like just the coolest dude
Daniel Kozlowski Is he high? 😂
Keira Lewis might be yea! I know I would be
I want to hang out with him, he seems like a great guy to burn one with and put on some records.
The10000lbGorilla absolutely!
+The10000lbGorilla DRAM is just naturally high, he technically doesn't need weed. He just smokes it for the social aspect.
if the sun had a face I believe that this man is the face of the Sun and his facial features are so full of life and so joyous and I really enjoy the music
Daniell Talley.......true words, bless
Y'all are so sweet; this is touching.
Omg you're right. He's the perfect sun.
Raisin Bran live action movie
he's a Leo... which makes perfect sense
Almost 7 years later and still one of my favorite tiny desks of all time. Criminally underrated performance!
0:17 Cash Machine
4:17 Cute
7:36 Sweet VA Breeze
13:17 Special
16:04 Broccoli
fc
thank you for that! can you teach me how it's done?
Thank you smh💓💓💓
you're a saint
You’re special :)
Mark my words D.R.A.M gonna put up a lot of big albums
I feel that he has the potential to produce a classic in the next couple years
correct! his wave is going to be massive.
already did my friend
Lom Wijnen It's not over, my dude. If he performs like this live, there's going to be much, much more for him in the future.
Ross Welsher now I want a live album from Big Baby D.R.A.M.
Does. Real. Ass. Music.
yes
Mark Scott Define "real" in your terms. I don't think that "real" music = women, money, and drug-like subject matters.
This is what D.R.A.M stands for.
You sound like a hater.
Asequii Your right, real music can't be about roughly half of the human population.
I just like how happy he looks all the time, is great
His voice, his personality, and his hat are
pure. bliss.
FOREAL😅
Fr 😅
U can tell he is comfortable in his skin.... That's what i love the most about him.
Took him about a minute into the first song, and I appreciate that.
that's because he's baked :D
@@ducksauceonrice right? He walked straight outa the smoking section and into the song lol
Charisma is off the charts for sure
DRAM feels familiar, old school. Its in his voice, the runs and notes he chooses. That's really been in him since a kid, you can tell. It's in him it ain't on him. AND he's happy af lol cheezing & shit lol which is always good to see...hell I'm happy now lol.
Pre Smith 90% of his improvisations are in the major pentatonic scale, which is usually associated with church music
"D.R.A.M. always was grounded in a diverse range of music. 'I stayed with
my grandparents a lot growing up and they went to church all the time,'
he says. 'I sang on the choir. My mom had a little gospel group when I
was growing up too. But outside of church, I was just on soul music
heavy. People like Al Green, or those songs that you automatically know
but never know whose song it is.'"
sounds and dances like Chance The Rapper, that's why
I get what you mean, he reminds me of those 80's RNB singers before music was totally over produced. As if they were walking a tight rope and a misstep in any direction would make there voice awful but also made their sound unique.
not at all totally different style
Yo, I'd kill to hear an Anderson.Paak/D.R.A.M. album. That would be some gold.
Phonkadelic777 big smiles and high pitch raspy voices. I'm down as fuck
Yes lawwd
Phonkadelic777 facts
brah you own to something!
Yes.
the coziest tiny desk concert ever
Chris Dimaculangan noname too 🌚💕
oh chris youre the coziest hehe!
cash machine is such a great song
Check out the origin of the sample! "ray charles hallelujah 1955" search it on here. It's Ray Charles killing it back in the day, super impressive
Damn I've only heard broccoli, had no idea he could sing like that.
saaaaaaaaame, and I also heard CHA CHA, but just these two
Tremayne Tyler LISTEN TO HIS ALBUM 🔥🔥
Chaaaaa Chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The world will end when DRAM stops smiling
Facts lol
or anderson paak :D
Well that was probably last year than
can we just acknowledge that piano player!!!!
Quinnette Connor right?!?!?
Quinnette Connor Acknowledged
Rogét Chahayed (keys)
Quinnette Connor he's sampling Ray Charles's "Hallelujah I Just Love Her So"
marcus wonder lol
the chillest happiest dude ever
NPR should get frank ocean
Not likely 😒
Quack Duck It's more likely that he'll die first and come back as a hologram to perform.
What's the beef??
Evan Holsonback there is none, frank ocean is just really really hard to find lol.
frank is a unicorn. nobody ever know where to find him lol
dram should write plays & musicals
Hip hoperas...
Exactly! His writing is good quality for musical theatre
KidTravisOfficial FACTS
@@SirDiamondNips lmao hip hoperas
Didnt expect to see your comment here KT but I agree, Dram's lyricism is just magical
He should make a Christmas album
Lenext Owens funny you say that because he has a Christmas commercial with lebron
@@yungheat84I was about to say that to I crying rn cause I watch that ad every freaking morning
Lenext Owens he does
that would be perfect
Oh yassss
I'm going to be honest, I wasn't expecting much out of this, but I'm blown away! Very groovy!
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons I usually don't like this kind of music but this was great!
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons D.R.A.M. is a lot more talented than people give him credit for. Dude can sing his ass off. Lyrics aren't that bad too. Not the same ol' crap time and time again.
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons agreed...the official video of this song is all I know of dram...but damn...impressed!
Listen, if you've watched the T-Pain episode and not learned to recalibrate your expectations, I don't know what to tell you. If you haven't watched it, watch it!
The Groovy Guitar Dude - Daily Guitar Lessons I'm going to be honest, the word groovy and your D.P don't go together because you look far from a groovy type dude. don't judge a book by its cover. peace
My face hurts from smiling so wide for 20 minutes straight
Sweet VA Breeze is a ridiculously underrated song this guy is amazing
Wow I knew he was underrated but damn
The Whole Everything😍😍😍😍
But DRAM
The craziest part is that Shelley is even more underrated now than he was back when he went by D.R.A.M. But his music is still fire asfffff
anyone else think he's just so adorable, like his happiness is just contagious the whole performance!
Broccoli was tight! That keyboardist snapped. They all did!
T-Bus the guitar did that slick bassline
DRAM has the best attitude
chance the rapper D.R.A.M. Childish Gambino need to link together for a album str8 DOPE HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Eric weathersby his back up vocals on chance's blessings performance on Jimmy Fallon
Yz I know talk bout album together all 3 of them
were dope is what I was trying to say lol
Eric weathersby I got ya man lol I'm just saying if that's a preview then an album together will be fire
Hell Yea bro
D.R.A.M. killed Cash Machine, but him and the band the pianist completely DESTROYED "SWEET V.A. BREEZE" 😩👏👏👏👏
The pianist is the composer too. Lol.
Dude on the keys is nasty!
fr
Lmao he's wearing shades the whole time.
Hey dont be rude
@@hassler7825 yeah for real, wtf
Sorry guys if i'm mistaking but is this guy has a visual impairment?
dang posivibes here only
he's got that chance the rapper vibe just a likable guy
Tone_Setter_Brown lol this is low key bars!
oh shoot this is a true surprise! the man is a talented artist and real laid back. may he keep making VA proud!
he's like a springy sunday morning, sleeping in with rays of sunshine waking you up and your loved one next to you hugging, with a golden retriever puppy sleeping at the bottom of the bed
👏👏👏Dude on the piano/keyboard ain't fckn off!!!! Never really knew how good D.R.A.M actually was 👏👏👏
LADY K check out the gucci mane concert...zaytoven killn the keys.
The dude on the keys on the Anderson Paak one is remarkable too
seeing an artist kill an acoustic performance always raises my respect for them, and this Tiny Desk Concert has done just that.
Was in a meh mood, now I feel much better. His voice is so much better than I ever thought... and that smile.
This dude is going to win the Best Rap/Sung Performance Grammy for Broccoli, calling it now. It will be an even sweeter victory since he'll be beating Hotline Bling
edit: i am not good at predictions
I hope so, I love that song.
Krieg Papagai That's like saying the Atlanta Falcons were gonna win that Super Bowl. All the Elites would have it no other way than to have Drake win in. Just the way the cookie crumbles
thats never gonna happen bro
Keller Mulumba you sleeping on Yeezy though, he got two songs in the same nomination lol
You think broccoli can beat hotline king lol
I dont really see what everyone else is talkin about here though., Sayin stuff like, his "imperfect" voice still sounds good on these songs though, etc....i think mabe yall underestimate the difficulty level of what he actually pulled off here... just cause hes making it look so damn effortless dont nessesarily mean he aint actually workin his ass off.....hes working alright, believe that. Hopping some big ass vocal gaps and nailing em... Laying down smooth ass runs, keeping perfectly in time with some crazy ass time signitures & making it look like childs play...So yeah, he pretty much pulled off some impressive ass shit... (At least in the humble opinion of a fellow vocalist who really paid close attention to this performance) and his smile and demeanor are soo beautiful. Completely up lifting and utterly contageous! 😀
Truer words have never been spoken, the vocal flexibility and control he had here, mind you he did the hook and adlibs, when most vocalist are using tracks behind them.
Darrius Best Thank you sir. 🙏 At least you, & apparently 88 other folks in here still have good taste and ears to recognize real talent when they hear it.👌 And imma say it again, (cause i just cant say it enough 😁) I LOVE this mans smile! & His swaggg....he got swag for days. 💖💖💖
Talk that talk! Sounds crisp and funky and is a true talent not to be diminished or regulated to "imperfect vocals." This is real music and everything you said is pure FACTS! THANK YOU.
What you wrote is untrue. He is not a pure vocalist. His runs are are simple and often out of pitch.
His SKILL though: pretty ass and memorable melodies; great lyricism that is fun to repeat; and, a presence to live for.
True talk💪💪💪
I gained a lot of respect for D.R.AM. after watching this. He is an artist he can actually sing too got soul
So dope! Such a charismatic dude, Wish he played Monticello ave tho 😩
you literally look like a piece of shit
piece of shit confirmed
Erik Giovani don't listen to that fool.DRAM thinks you're cute.
Erik Giovani bruuuuuh monticello ave is my fav off the album
Erik Giovani ... I was wishing the same thing smh
4:14
7:35
13:23
16:03
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thank you
You're the shit. Thanks!
Amazing!
fuckoff google im just trying to comment on a youtube video I don't get it!!!
fuckoff google im just trying to comment on a youtube video
Thanks for this:)
Love your username btw lol
I did not expect to like DRAM as much as I do, but I have a feeling this guy is gonna be setting trends real soon
Jake Diaz already is. you can thank him for the rise of songs like Hotline Bling.
Yeah you right
Yessss I definitely slept on him for too long until I heard his entire album. So good to not hear auto tuned voices
Sweet Virginia Breeze was soooo doing it for me. much respect ✌
he looks like he's having a blast...enjoying his talent
tfw the smile is contagious as fuuuuuuuuck
Taimir Gore yes I was just smiling like wtf
man that guy is pure fire!
I was literally about to type that lol.
that smile that loves all of you!
Bro I see you from Woodcrest to Monticello Ave . Cant wait til we chilling burning broccoli at the treehouse
Look up the album cover for his 2016 album... You'll love him even more
Simon Keane his dog is the cutest thing!
Cash Machine is such a hype song to play on payday
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if you did the little 'frrrrrrr' @ cash machine
Fax
Accurate as fuck
Who didn’t?
This dude looks like a younger Busta Rhymes, with dreads, especially when he was smiling at the start lol - he's so chill!
👍😁
Came here to say this is like if Busta started over as a singing rasta-looking rapster.
Watching this with huge smile on my face. This guy is a breath of fresh air. This is what life's all about
As good as that Cash Machine performance was am loving the hell outta that coat.
That Sweet VA Breeze performance is so smooooooooooth!
Luke James I agree
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fuckin amazing track for real
Luke James I thought so too!!
I totally agree!!! I like this live version better than the recorded one.
Cash Machine 0:00 - 3:22
Cute 4:13 - 6:49
Sweet VA Breeze 7:35 - 12:19
Special 13:24 - 15:10
Broccoli 16:04 - 20:09
I slept on DRAM for too long! His voice is amazing and he’s hella talented. He has a old school twist on his voice almost like al green. I hope he keeps making good music and that smile is gold🙃
I know right me and pops we're saying like where's Freddie Jackson type voice
Yeah and Curtis Mayfield too 🙏👌
The live version of "Cute" is better than the album cut!
Lance Lamar In a real way💯
Just like with the T-Pain tiny desk concert, I wasn't expecting much but I absolutely fell in love. Shouts out to NPR for opening my heart and my mind
same
The songs sound even better on acoustic instruments! #DOPE
He's got a very nice natural singing voice
This guy is a natural, he truly sings from the heart
This guy is peak #CareFreeBlackBoys. I can't help but smile when I hear his music! He deserves it too after being scammed outta money by Drake for Hotline Bling
And I like Cha Cha way better than hotline bling.
What you talking about?
@@stefanomiddlename Dram made a song called Cha Cha and Drake stole it and sampled it to make Hotline Bling smh.
he has a cute ass smile
That's hella gay, but your heart's in the right place man.
IKR?!
Cloud Boys wo tf cares we're all gay for D.R.A.M
I just talked to him on Instagram DMs recently and he is super nice and respectful. A huge idol of mine, so good live
i love how he just walks in and goes right to town
It seems like you can't have a bad time around this dude.. like he just won't allow it! His joy is contagious!
Jheri Curl Jankins so true and i love your username btw! Lol ;D
He did that Cash Machine song so right. 👌🏾
This high key blew my mind. Absolutely loving his vibes and Broccoli - that acoustic version was FIRE!
Love this dude so funky this just gave me my joy and my life
I would say TOP 3 Tiny Desk Concerts I've seen!!!
loving sweet VA breeze he's a good Singer .. nice lyrics too 😊😉😘😘😍😍😍😍😍
How can anyone hit the dislike on him, he's so joyful?
When D.R.A.M was singing "Cute" I was waiting for him to say the "I choose you like a Pokemon" but unfortunately he skipped that verse. The performance was awesome though! :)
why this dude remind me of a cartoon alligator?
TJ Marchesani I see the resemblance with his brig grin
LMAO omg
TJ Marchesani Lool the Publix mascot
Oh shit he does
or one of those football players from the key and peele video
He is an Aligator,
this version of "cute" is much better! cool dude, cool vibes. great
He vibe is so positive. This will put anyone in a good mood.
damn. this guy indeed does real ass music. respect on his singing. 🔥🔥🔥
VA Breeze was flame
this is the best one ever. my opinion. more energy and vibes. creativity
Sweet VA Breeze performance give me goosebumps
No shade that was a beautiful song about weed. This man is so talented
Wors love it my Sun wouldn't figure it out
let me be as happy as this man
Reminds me of when ODB would sing, off key but so soulful.
AAYYYYY he killed the Broccoli part. Hes so dope.
I would never expect to see you hear sis😂💜
I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AND I HOPE HE LIVES FOREVER BECAUSE HE MAKES ME SO HAPPY LOOK AT THAT PRICELESS SMILE I SWEAR TO GOD. "I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SING TO ME ...MY DRAM MACHINE"
ChocolateBean right
Dram look like that cool homeboy that always got good vibes and good words for you... One of the few moms let in the crib to wake you up.
His smile is so big
He needs to re-release his album with this sound ....pretty slick
I love D.R.A.M. so much. He's so special in a time when everybody sounds the same. ❤
Can't help but smile when I watch this dude... happy quarantine y'all
Couldn't stop watching this real ass music!
D.R.A.M is "truly" talented. Love the "catchy" tunes and his voice is perfect 👌🏼 for his style of music. Every time I play his music it just always puts me in a "fun" "happy" mood! Also, the "band" is on point, talented, perfect harmony especially with his voice. Just perfectly flows. Love this performance!
Saw his interview on the breakfast club a while back. Love this guy. He always seems so positive. Wish him much success.
57 year old White Dude here.
Getting woke on D.R.A.M.
Love his unusual voice.
Who doesn’t love a ballad of ❤️
Capital 'W' white lol
Love D.R.A.M.!
That's awesome go peep his new one
idk how that broccoli intro was simultaneously so beautiful and hilarious.
His music makes me feel so positive, from lyrics to sound, it's just happy music
i wanna cuddle wit this fluffy ass nigga, he's like a black retriever. no homo.
poker fanatic haha you can't no homo this bruh
poker fanatic 😂😂😂
Me 2 lick his cheek 2 nohomo
lmaoo
Nigga u gay 'Riley voice,
somebody needs to rip this audio or release this as NPR Live performance cuz it's fire.
Yessss! I think this version of "Broccoli" is better than the album.
@carolyn @310Sole NPR Tiny Desk Concerts are an Audio Podcast you can download. :) dooooooiiiiiiit :D
YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
You could just download the audio podcast.
All of these are on podcasts
Just stumbled onto DRAM's Tiny desk performance in 2020 aaaaand whoever in the comments said that he's underrated and this was very lit......you guys are so right .
i come back every few months for this beautiful performance of sweet va breeze. the song is just so magical and his intro to the song always makes my heart ache.