How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.
A band with good sound is okay. But a band with good vibes is a beautiful thing. Those guys are so damned happy playing, they make me wanna pick up an instrument.
Did you see how emotional the tamborine/maracas guy got when they were saying bounce it like a trampoline at 1:20 hahaha he was reliving some good memories
This guy is a performer.. he gets into character for each song. He had a toy mic for long live the chief and when he sang bambi he was vibing with the bottle but did not actually drink. True artist, he has to “feel” everything.
Reminds me of classic torch singers, still the way songs are performed in parts of Spain and southern Italy, total immersion and acting out the song. Love it.
Man, how is it that soo many of these are better than the tracks on the record. I love this version of Long Live the Chief. It is soo good, that I can hardly listen to the original now. Got Damn son! Killing it at NPR!
My brother Jidenna, I was at Planet fitness gym one day and your music video "classic man" was played and I just about jumped off the treadmill in excitement. I was like, that is my brother right there y'all. Great job, keep representing us well.
Jidenna is an incredible performer seriously! I just captured him during One Music Fest and he is amazing serious. Lots of energy and swag! You must see him live he moves all over the stage and dance. I think he was a little restricted at Tiny Desk but he is still dope! It's not many like Him but he is great! Please get his The Chief Album!
This cat is sooooo wayyyyy underrated..Hisstyle is effortless and he shines over much of what is currently considered r&b in this current day. Real Talk!
I didn't like the version of Trampoline that I heard on tv and the radio, but Tiny Desks makes it sound so good that I actually like this version and the rest of the songs on this video. I love the work of whomever does the audio for these Tiny Desks!
this thread quickly went from random, unsolicited love shown to murdering families to murdering families for hire. i'm disappointed. *yet still entertained. continue on boys.*
He looks cute in his clothes. That's a traditional Nigerian style outfit he has on, he never disappoint representing his beloved country in his clothes, all in the African fabric most of his shirts are made out of. We love you a whole lot my brother!
How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.
He's awesome
😂😂😂
No u r not !!!!
Clown statement for the best tiny desk you have.
This is the most casual I've ever seen this man.
Magnificent! Bravo Jidenna!
An he's still super clean, right! love it
Lol he was drinking a bottle of e&j during bambi. Don't think you can get more casual than that lol
I had the same thought
casual? naah. he’s a classic man.
This album did not get the love it deserved! He is so talented and refreshing.
Tk Mayana I I agree
The album stays in my rotation. He is very underrated
85 to Africa will be a vibe though.
Ikr
Because the album wasn’t good. All his fans are in this comment section lol
Am I the only person who is mesmerized by this man's beauty?
He's too hot for life
No. 🙃
Rebecca You’re the only one. Typical biracial man.
He's Gorgeous and I didn't understand why he had a hat on.
No you are not! His style and aura is special😎😎
A band with good sound is okay. But a band with good vibes is a beautiful thing. Those guys are so damned happy playing, they make me wanna pick up an instrument.
Wish I could love this.. It can be an average band, but if they have soul/passion, I can find myself loving them.
LoL👍😁😘😇
AFO I love Bambi too 😍😍😍😍
But, can you play though 🤔.
Bro was whistling
I've never seen band/backup singers have so much fun - I watched their faces more than I watched Jidenna😂
Tolu O So very true,they made the experience even better. You can tell they are a connected crew.
Did you see how emotional the tamborine/maracas guy got when they were saying bounce it like a trampoline at 1:20 hahaha he was reliving some good memories
Check out Tyler the creator NPR. :-)
This guy is a performer.. he gets into character for each song. He had a toy mic for long live the chief and when he sang bambi he was vibing with the bottle but did not actually drink. True artist, he has to “feel” everything.
nabz al rash artist and performer. I’m an artist but not much of a performer
Reminds me of classic torch singers, still the way songs are performed in parts of Spain and southern Italy, total immersion and acting out the song. Love it.
I wonder what’s the name of the drink he was sippin💯
God damn. He is so charming, under-rated and ahead of the game. His band is also outrageous
And so effing pretty!!!!
Found this guy through Luke Cage and that's still my favorite moment in the show. So glad to see him here too.
Jeremy Babila same
Yim Yam what show
I found Jidenna before I watched Luke cage and about died when that scene came on. Died.
Saaaammmeeeee
@@roronoaz4lyfe1947"Luke Cage"
"We need to be free more, what the fuck we got degrees for, if we ain't flying overseas more, if we ain't fuckin on the seashore!" Word. I'm wit it.
Whenever he said, "Bounce bounce bounce bounce" all I could think of was The remix to ignition by R. Kelly 😂
Jaden White yess
Jaden White that was the whole point...
WORD!! hahahahahahah same here!
Jaden White 😂😂😂😂😂
its called an amage or and allusion. its done to make the experience and meaning deeper. there's levels to it you and i know. sit down.
You're doing the Lord's work, NPR.
Agree 🙌🏽
🤣🤣facts!!!
😂🤣😅
Yass🙌
MFkin word🔥🔥🔥
Y is he so underrated...
the bluejay 😀
Shout out to my Nigerian brother 🇳🇬🇳🇬🙏🏾🙏🏾
10:07 homie on the guitar hit that milly rock cause he knew whats good. Love this tiny desk so much.
Jayshil Charan YES
Ok
lmao thank you, can't believe i didn't catch it the first couple watches!!
The most handsome band ever
Jidenna is bomb but this band is on some next level stuff! Even my man's whistling was A-1 lbs
AS are you are funny
Loved it. This dude has a different tone to his music.
His music that was used in luke cage was amazing
First time I'm hearing a direct shoutout/show of appreciation from the artist to npr for doing what they do. His mum raised him well. Ezigbo nwa!
you heard Ti, Ty Dollar Sign lots others... Jidenna Still my chief tho
The way they switched up Long Live the Chief!!!!!!!!!! Amazing. Jidenna and band are truly talented. Forever a fan.
Man, how is it that soo many of these are better than the tracks on the record. I love this version of Long Live the Chief. It is soo good, that I can hardly listen to the original now. Got Damn son! Killing it at NPR!
The guitar guy didn't have so go hard at his Bambi solo. Pure fire.
Will gittens. He has a whole RUclips channel. He is a great singer too 🔥🔥
My exact sentiments😂. He went too hard
Uuuuunderrated ☝️😌
way to underrated complete package
Eyyy with the J Dilla picture 👍🏽
jose rodriguez 😎🤙
I'm just impressed at the amount of sound we get out of those tiny shakers.
HOW THE HECK DID I MISS THIS!!???? Yes!!!! My goodness...Jidenna...Yes!! 🇳🇬
The spirit took me during Long Live the Chief and half a verse came out my mouth without missing a beat.
My brother Jidenna, I was at Planet fitness gym one day and your music video "classic man" was played and I just about jumped off the treadmill in excitement. I was like, that is my brother right there y'all. Great job, keep representing us well.
As a fellow Nigerian, brings me so much joy to hear him and his band perform, nothing but all smiles
he is a gorgeous man. beard + smile. 😍
You're a gorgeous woman.
I'll be lucky to know you.
For some reason, "Bambi" is something I could visualize Harry Belefonte singing if he was born in this generation. lol
THERE NEEDS TO BE A REAL NPR MUSIC TINY DESK CONCERT ON TOUR!!!!
The energy of the key boardist ❤❤❤ he's jammin the entire time
BAMBI GO HARD!
So Hard!
All my ancestors welled up inside listening to those rhythms.
Come here daily for it!
The drummer is murdering that set.
That rendition of "Long Live The Chief" is just... fuckin killer man
One of the best Tiny Desk sessions I've listened to period...
So if you work at NPR you get private concerts......are you hiring?
Nancelia Prince 😂😂😂
And without all the harsh noise of a regular one too
Nancelia Prince 35 yrs plus ago, The Apparrel Mart in Downtown Atlanta gave free concerts for its employees!
They are taking apps for an internship until October 29th now
I'll work my way up, make up a position for me, and yes I work well with others 😉
0:00 "Trampoline"
4:30 "Long Live the Chief"
7:30 "Bambi"
Holy shit these versions are awesome
Why is he staring into my soul singing Bambi!!! This is my favorite song everrrrrrrr😊😊😊
😉
I've watched this an unhealthy amount of times
"Trampoline" is Molly's theme song. I thought it was so fitting to hear it on "Insecure".
Ken Joyner yes!
They went to school together
My heart is so full of happiness now
One of the best. After Anderson Paak ..check his out of you haven't
Facts!
what about chance's show?
t.pain also killed it i feel
it's hard to tell with these shows, they're sooo damn good, gets the best out of artists
Andersons tiny desk actually made me a fan. I also liked nonames quite a lot
He's third tank and the bangaz first and Anderson paak second
Yessss lawwwd
This is crazy, dude has so much talent
YES!!! I Loved This. Beautiful Black Men enjoying themselves. BAMBI 🙌😍
Jidenna is an incredible performer seriously! I just captured him during One Music Fest and he is amazing serious. Lots of energy and swag! You must see him live he moves all over the stage and dance. I think he was a little restricted at Tiny Desk but he is still dope! It's not many like Him but he is great! Please get his The Chief Album!
The man sings, raps, is educated and handsome. What wrong can he do😭😭😍😍😍😍
Omg his hair looks lush, what a handsome man
GOD BLESS JIDENNA FOREVER!! .... THE BRUTHA ON THE GUITAR 🎸 WAS AMAZING & RIVETING!!!!
I love Jidenna!
Jidenna gives me LIFE!!!! Thank you Tiny Desk!!
These guys' stage presence is amazing. They look so comfortable and you can tell they love the music they are playing.
This cat is sooooo wayyyyy underrated..Hisstyle is effortless and he shines over much of what is currently considered r&b in this current day. Real Talk!
Am i the only one who thinks he can listen to the band only and the dude whistling for an hr straight?
This band on repeat is my ideal study music. Wish Jidenna would release some acoustic or stripped down versions of his albums.
got me thinking the Roots who?
@@alibey1393 nah, don't count the roots out... I will take them both...
All of these men are beautiful
I love them all, but this is my favorite Tiny Desk....
I didn't like the version of Trampoline that I heard on tv and the radio, but Tiny Desks makes it sound so good that I actually like this version and the rest of the songs on this video. I love the work of whomever does the audio for these Tiny Desks!
Anyone else glad to be in a generation with him 😍❤️
His smile is deadass contagious
aaaah. what a pleasant surprise! 😍
thanks npr & jidenna for making this shitty monday morning a lot less shitty!
Lynn W I love u too
DatBoiSheed uh… okay? lol.
this thread quickly went from random, unsolicited love shown to murdering families to murdering families for hire.
i'm disappointed.
*yet still entertained. continue on boys.*
Sooo Lynn, what time should I pick you up?
TheFruntFrooter how your going to solicit ass from her then take her on a date. You a simp. Bet you wear khaki shorts
His smile all through the performance is really impressive.
Why is he so hot
Praise Beesus the guitarist, is hott!!!
He's so charming! It's definitely a mix between his eyes and that smile!!
Chrys Monae...don't forget the hair. By the way, stay away from from my man, he's takin. Love you guys.
HAHAH!!! You're right but ya know...I'm actually 100% not into guys so you have nothing to worry about lol
it's the casual confidence, the swagger that makes him so attractive!
Jidenna is such a well rounded artist. Bambi is absolutely incredible. NPR is killing it with their artist choices.
perfect setlist to show his versatility
Agreed…
The last track is on another level making you feel sentimental.
How is the whole band fine af 😍 golly
I have never commented before but I just had to after watching this performance. Loved it all but Bambi was my favorite. You go boy
I want to be there when they have their jam sessions! They probably vibe so hard.
Is it wrong for me to think a lotta them don't appreciate the bomb artistry in the building? I would be so hype.
He’s so beautiful.
Could've been atleast 1 more song... they killed it.
Chike Walker agreed
i vote for 'the let out' or 'safari'.
so happy to have met Jidenna last October in Toronto. Such a down to earth dude. Really good performer too
Jidenna is wholly made of AMAZING!
Jidenna is such a talented artist. I love his energy.
Yeah this is maybe the best Tiny Desk ever.
long live the chief in this version is dope!
Just went to his concert Sunday and I highly recommend ppl to experience his energy on the stage.
Not the first time I've been grateful for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert... love it... thank you NPR!
Just found this in 2022. Love this version of bambi
He has a beautiful smile that reaches his eyes.
Ohhhhhhhhh yessssss this wasssss dopeeeee 😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😉😉😉😉
His voice is so beautiful *melts*
This is amazing
What a great musician. The Chief is a fantastic piece of work and I can't wait for another album.
This Tiny Desk Concert is underappreciated
Bambi👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 such a beautiful song.
Young man with an old soul..
Love, love, LOVE'n the intro jam...LIVE version of "Trampoline"!👍👌 As beautiful as Jidenna himself.😻😻😻😻😻😻
Naija everywhere doing the most 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Grammy awards you deserve it every year
This band is awesome.
The band attitude and contribution and all that.......
its weird not seeing homie in a suite
Emmanuel its a casual suit, check the handkerchief.
He looks cute in his clothes.
That's a traditional Nigerian style outfit he has on, he never disappoint representing his beloved country in his clothes, all in the African fabric most of his shirts are made out of.
We love you a whole lot my brother!
Thank you for this, NPR. Everyone in Jidenna's band is very handsome.
The percussionist. I am feeling his vibe though.You shake them shakers man!
Wowww my favorite Tiny Desk concert. They literally jumped in a mood in .01 and he is such an amazing story teller through his energy and voice.
Divine Masculine....he got that Eric Badu vibe...lol
He's so cute and talented. Who are these people who thumbs down???
IT IS ABOUT TIME!!
Love Jidenna! And the microphone...loved that little too! LOL 😏😉
Jidenna never disappoints!