Summer Walker: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 24 окт 2019
  • Watch Summer Walker play"Session 32", "Wasted", "Girls Need Love", "Riot" and "Playing Games" at the Tiny Desk.
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    Oct. 21, 2019 | Rodney Carmichael -- Seconds before the cameras started to roll, Summer Walker showed just how much she was willing to sacrifice for her day at the Tiny Desk: She clipped her nails. It wasn't an aesthetic choice but a pragmatic one. Not even her love for a fresh set of bedazzled acrylics would get in the way of her strumming the soul out of her six-string Fender electric. The guitar wasn't the only thing she'd brought with her from Atlanta. In her lap sat "Friend," the pink stuffed animal who no doubt provided a bit of emotional support during a five-song set that forced the shy enigma out of her creative shell.
    "Look, I'm really freaking excited to be here but I have social anxiety like a mother******," Walker told the NPR crowd at the end of her set, barely mumbling the expletive in an attempt to censor herself. "I'm freaked the hell out, I'm sweating, but this is so exciting for me."
    A 23-year old singer-songwriter with an uncensored pen and brown-liquor vocals, Walker has become something of a patron saint for colored girls who've considered bossing up when heartbreak is too much. With the release of her official studio debut Over It, she made history last week by racking up the biggest streaming week of any female R&B artist ever. Meanwhile, the first lady of upstart label Love Renaissance (LVRN) is lowkey leading a sonic revolution in Atlanta that's turning the trap capital back into an R&B town. Her team was equally insistent on tricking out the Tiny Desk space by hanging lights that brought a diffuse glow to Walker's creative set.
    For an artist who rarely grants interviews and admittedly dreads the public spotlight - despite an Instagram feed that clearly shows off her humorous, exhibitionist flair - Walker's Tiny Desk is revealing. In the span of 15 minutes, she performs fan favorites ("Session 32," "Wasted," "Riot") and the song that made Drake hop in her DMs, "Girls Need Love," before ending with current single "Playing Games." Even behind the bright lights and oversized eyeglass frames, her unadorned soul shines through.
    SET LIST
    "Session 32"
    "Wasted"
    "Girls Need Love"
    "Riot"
    "Playing Games"
    MUSICIANS
    Summer Walker: vocals, guitar; Elijah Whittingham: guitar; Angel White: vocals; Autumn Tuesdae: vocals; Slim.wav: keys; Stox: bass; Remey Williams: drums
    CREDITS
    Producers: Rodney Carmichael, Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Niki Walker, Maia Stern, Beck Harlan, Jack Corbett; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Laura Beltran Villamizar/NPR
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Комментарии • 8 тыс.

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  7 месяцев назад +83

    Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

    • @user-yl7ol8hl8n
      @user-yl7ol8hl8n 6 месяцев назад +1

      W🎉🎉😂

    • @user-yl7ol8hl8n
      @user-yl7ol8hl8n 6 месяцев назад +1

      Ashanti's

    • @user-yl7ol8hl8n
      @user-yl7ol8hl8n 6 месяцев назад

      AsjZususu for the next two

    • @garrettgrant9534
      @garrettgrant9534 5 месяцев назад

      bring her back on for this year let she sing some new songs off them album bring that rnb back

    • @paulobarbato
      @paulobarbato 3 месяца назад +1

      please do with Shawn James

  • @emeiban776
    @emeiban776 4 года назад +6871

    And y’all complaining about her sound but her voice sounds exactly like the recordings!

    • @sharmander6164
      @sharmander6164 4 года назад +32

      riight

    • @yoyo3318
      @yoyo3318 4 года назад +62

      I am not complaining, but I have had a hard time getting through her EP, but this makes me want to give it a second chance

    • @doneeshacunningham9078
      @doneeshacunningham9078 4 года назад +5

      Facts

    • @daniellar2165
      @daniellar2165 4 года назад +15

      Eme Iban EXACTLY! She sounds amazing! 😍

    • @janelleaina958
      @janelleaina958 4 года назад +40

      right! i don't understand the backlash

  • @lelipeli123
    @lelipeli123 4 года назад +5593

    knowing how she doesnt really feel comfortable performing live i appreciate even more that she came through with tiny desk! she has an angelic voice bless you npr for continuously serving us this smooth rnb for the soul

    • @darionwilson3666
      @darionwilson3666 4 года назад +29

      Yea jus found out she gets social anxiety. Still love her though!

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 4 года назад +2

      lelelelele Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @misterman6691
      @misterman6691 4 года назад

      shes not shy on stage just in conversation i believe

    • @lilpineapple3489
      @lilpineapple3489 4 года назад +28

      People don’t understand what we go through as black women. I too faced crippling social anxiety for years and still face it sometimes to this day. I used to use alcohol to mask it and picked up a horrible habit - this came, of course, after I visited the doctor for anxiety meds only to be shot down. This entire decade has been stolen with fear over something that could’ve been prevented very early on. I feel for Summer. She’s literally in between a rock and a hard place. Having horrible anxiety and a career that just won’t put up with less than perfect. I pray she’s able to overcome. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @freezerounds
      @freezerounds 4 года назад +31

      @@lilpineapple3489 Social anxiety doesn't care about who you are; it can affect anybody. I'm impressed she could go up there and sing in front of an audience, because that's definitely something I wouldn't have the confidence to do.

  • @Malleeeaaa
    @Malleeeaaa 2 года назад +2528

    She need to come back and do another show, she’s grown so much!!!

  • @ronaldpilgrim5868
    @ronaldpilgrim5868 2 года назад +2952

    Summer is a young artist but her pen has an old soul. She writes songs like a women who has had experience with relationships far past her years. This sounds like 70's r&b with new energy. Dope young artist nice to see soul music still alive.

    • @thacooligan9216
      @thacooligan9216 2 года назад +77

      You reaching brah. Summer’s style definitely matches the time we are in.

    • @kelllo2549
      @kelllo2549 2 года назад +14

      I definitely see your vision

    • @ashkeygii9449
      @ashkeygii9449 Год назад +26

      Totally agree that there's that classic RnB mixed in with today's modern sound and as a 90s baby, I appreciate it👌🏾

    • @Anubis10110
      @Anubis10110 Год назад +1

      Right

    • @chefconvertibleburt7514
      @chefconvertibleburt7514 Год назад +1

      📍

  • @NotAGrabbaghoul
    @NotAGrabbaghoul 4 года назад +5198

    She’s so adorable with this look, and knowing she’s pushing through crazy social anxiety while performing makes me hope she’s getting enough genuine embraces in her day-to-day

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 4 года назад +2

      RJ Foyles Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @keagilemadiba6336
      @keagilemadiba6336 4 года назад +2

      @@blountjuice4932 where?

    • @MarqNash
      @MarqNash 4 года назад +1

      @@keagilemadiba6336 her youtube

    • @jeremymason4095
      @jeremymason4095 4 года назад +8

      In Beats 1 she actually says she not nervous. It’s only the time coming up to the performance where she experiences anxiety. But once she’s up there she says she’s good.

    • @thegee4085
      @thegee4085 4 года назад +2

      @@blountjuice4932 can we work together?

  • @britwash16
    @britwash16 4 года назад +13911

    She’s singing effortlessly, like it’s a Saturday morning chillin in bed.....lol

  • @amelialambertus
    @amelialambertus Год назад +565

    3 years later still gives chills

    • @francisnwaobi
      @francisnwaobi Год назад

      Right 🥲

    • @afroaffirmations
      @afroaffirmations Год назад

      facts

    • @shekomundia8322
      @shekomundia8322 Год назад

      My good God!🤩Where have I been for the last 3 years ?????🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖🙏🏆🇿🇲

    • @ZoeBrummett
      @ZoeBrummett 5 месяцев назад

      4 years later i’m obsessed!!!!!

  • @monajackson9830
    @monajackson9830 2 года назад +853

    She has a natural gift. She doesn’t strain when she sings it’s a straight melodic flow that so sultry and soulful at the same time.

  • @LifeofFaii
    @LifeofFaii 4 года назад +4678

    she should definitely make her concerts like this... small & mellow

  • @dammitbobbi_
    @dammitbobbi_ 4 года назад +6524

    I need an entire acoustic Summer Walker album.

    • @channelgaskin7749
      @channelgaskin7749 4 года назад +95

      juanccibrian CLEAR or do you want another one? If so I do to

    • @dammitbobbi_
      @dammitbobbi_ 4 года назад +45

      Channel Gaskin wasn’t aware of it until you mentioned it, so thank you! Another one would be appreciated though. Hahah.

    • @love_reka_777
      @love_reka_777 4 года назад +19

      I would like this comment but i dnt want to mess up the numbers :.its at 333... that’s my angel number. If i like it it’ll be at 334...nah I’m good. Lol great comment though! I second that opinion

    • @rastamangong31
      @rastamangong31 4 года назад +9

      I need to go out and buy summers music this just appeared in my RUclips

    • @remmy118
      @remmy118 4 года назад +8

      Channel Gaskin that was only an ep tho 🥺 we need more songs like Over It had 😁

  • @aaleyah5380
    @aaleyah5380 2 года назад +1037

    Was already a fan now I’m air conditioner. Nothing short of amazing!

  • @KariFromYoutube
    @KariFromYoutube 2 года назад +1473

    Black singers will never go out of style. Even if the masses don’t want to give the credit this is NATURAL, UNSTUDIED, UNIMITATED, SOUL… no fake raspy voice or accent! I love it

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins Год назад +8

      Facts. Thank you for this comment. ❤️💯

    • @lawrencebinns6816
      @lawrencebinns6816 Год назад +19

      Singers, not "black" singers :)

    • @calefaccionado
      @calefaccionado Год назад +120

      @@lawrencebinns6816 she said what she said

    • @pjbpiano
      @pjbpiano Год назад +14

      @@calefaccionado and she was corrected.

    • @jomae647
      @jomae647 Год назад +51

      @@pjbpiano wanna kno wats correct? u minding ur business instead of narrating somebody’s opinion

  • @alexisarias5682
    @alexisarias5682 4 года назад +4200

    People complaining about her looking bored just want something to complain about bc she sounds perfect

    • @syckindahead
      @syckindahead 4 года назад +70

      Part of the "over it" mystique

    • @garneleh
      @garneleh 4 года назад +245

      At the end of the video she says that she's got social anxiety - it's great that she talks about this because maybe more people can understand what these kinds of mental issues are and feel like.

    • @destinyegu1572
      @destinyegu1572 4 года назад +7

      PERFECT!!

    • @BrotherNero777
      @BrotherNero777 4 года назад +5

      @@syckindahead gotta keep up the gimmick

    • @greenavelli
      @greenavelli 4 года назад +126

      The way she was holding onto the stuff animal, I figured she was nervous. People complain just to complain

  • @coolangel834
    @coolangel834 4 года назад +2945

    imagine her and syd from the internet on a song together...chills

  • @daisyjones5936
    @daisyjones5936 4 месяца назад +682

    Who’s Listening in 2024 😂❤❤❤❤

  • @Rosey1
    @Rosey1 Месяц назад +30

    She needs to do a updated tiny desk for sure

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 4 года назад +4232

    My sis just wanna sing and make music without having to deal with the industry! Let her live...love u summer

    • @rnbass
      @rnbass 4 года назад +28

      shes amazing

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 4 года назад +45

      Exactly!!! Her and ari Lennox knows what's up!

    • @shannadixon2265
      @shannadixon2265 4 года назад +4

      Jameice Hancock right! I was thinking the samething

    • @dfrancis98
      @dfrancis98 4 года назад +7

      Jameice Hancock i feel like she should’ve stuck to her original sound if she didn’t wanna deal with it. i wonder if she’ll go back

    • @meicealways5842
      @meicealways5842 4 года назад +2

      dfrancis98 hmmm i dont know i mean u get a couple of those older sounding songs on the new album but i feel like she def will get back to it

  • @jimmyjay1995
    @jimmyjay1995 4 года назад +3866

    She sounds just like the studio version. This is what today's music needs. And you can tell she's focused on the vocals. She cares about sounding good.

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky 4 года назад +15

      Karim you mean music without Autotune? 😂

    • @ChiefAmvs
      @ChiefAmvs 4 года назад +1

      Karim not about her hygiene tho😭

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 4 года назад +7

      @@liIdecky No, I'm just talking about sounding good live. And not all music is autotuned. Although most artists today use it, even when it's not necessary for them, some don't use it when they sing live. ie. Victoria Monét or Ariana Grande (depending on what song it is.)

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky 4 года назад +1

      Karim for me, if you use autotune you immediately sound like a worse musician than someone that does not use it. I know it’s a stylistic device for many, but it just sounds reaaaaallly bad and you sound like you have to hide your voice...

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 4 года назад +4

      @@liIdecky I honestly hate autotune. It decreases the value.

  • @amiyalesane2764
    @amiyalesane2764 Год назад +236

    Bring her back for another one, she’s less shy and got even more great songs!!!!

    • @kanikanewsome6305
      @kanikanewsome6305 Год назад +5

      I was thinking the same thing. I am 44 and I've been dealing with it on and off my whole life. I'll be doing fine then out of nowhere it'll come back it's almost like PTSD. Do you deal with it?

    • @tyharris78
      @tyharris78 Год назад +2

      It ended and was like “that’s it 😢”

    • @nkosazanatshabalala2711
      @nkosazanatshabalala2711 Месяц назад

      She should deff come back!!!😭

    • @kiki6944
      @kiki6944 29 дней назад

      @@kanikanewsome6305i deal with it and started an improv class. It's helped tremendously!!! At the end of the semester I had friends come watch! It was terrifying but helped a lot. I'd never been on a stage speaking.

  • @lolzv3238
    @lolzv3238 Месяц назад +33

    Still coming back years later. One of the best tiny desks for me

  • @thami69
    @thami69 4 года назад +21205

    Yo, she’s an introverted 23 year old who just happens to be a mad talented singer. Not her fault she makes it look easy.

    • @keishamarseille6332
      @keishamarseille6332 4 года назад +71

      YoungMalcolm.20 wow I’m older than her 🤭 she’s my idol

    • @philosophy20
      @philosophy20 4 года назад +57

      Well said bro

    • @GODsGift144.
      @GODsGift144. 4 года назад +21

      Yess 💯

    • @gr8st2323
      @gr8st2323 4 года назад +64

      Why do I see this same comment on literally every one of her videos

    • @Deenique16
      @Deenique16 4 года назад +9

      @@gr8st2323 followers

  • @matthewharris2991
    @matthewharris2991 4 года назад +4696

    Why is everyone trying to analyze her.
    Introverts can have confidence, a normal childhood, positive influences etc but just get nervous around people. Social anxiety is a normal thing. Just take her as she is. She performed great

    • @fairyqueengee
      @fairyqueengee 4 года назад +83

      THANK. YOU. Everybody acting like they know her.

    • @DiaryOfaManeAddict
      @DiaryOfaManeAddict 4 года назад +9

      ABSOLUTELY agree!!!

    • @nathanburnett5186
      @nathanburnett5186 4 года назад +22

      For real all we gotta do is close our eyes and enjoy..... nothing wrong with her. Her voice is wonderful

    • @GladysRose
      @GladysRose 4 года назад +1

      Fr tho

    • @thankunext1625
      @thankunext1625 4 года назад +85

      okay but this comment makes it seem like social anxiety and introversion go hand in hand but THEY DONT. extroverts can have social anxiety and introverts can be perfectly comfortable with social interaction. She never even said she was an introvert, all we know is that she has social anxiety

  • @Misscarter86
    @Misscarter86 Год назад +269

    Summer Walker has the type of music that will make you close your eyes and just take a deep breath for real ❤

  • @frerfresh8373
    @frerfresh8373 2 года назад +239

    her voice is pure butter. BUTTER. she just seems like such a beautiful person.

  • @CraigThePoet
    @CraigThePoet 4 года назад +5124

    The fact that she’s awkward in person makes me love her more 😩😩😩

  • @sfiles741
    @sfiles741 4 года назад +2039

    I love she has her stuffed animal.

    • @jmk1962
      @jmk1962 4 года назад +140

      My daughter suffers from anxiety too and she does this to help her too.

    • @angelofscorpio
      @angelofscorpio 4 года назад +2

      Me too

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 4 года назад +5

      S Files Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @marwandarnell9241
      @marwandarnell9241 4 года назад

      Me 3. 2 cute

    • @hxLtORiamdaone
      @hxLtORiamdaone 4 года назад

      S Files me too I might get one to help calm me

  • @joshuaalexanderlynch
    @joshuaalexanderlynch Год назад +94

    Session 32 is a moment in time captured so beautifully.

    • @onemillionpercent
      @onemillionpercent 2 месяца назад +4

      i literally feel it with every part of my body

  • @mellllllyyyy
    @mellllllyyyy 2 года назад +89

    I need an acoustic album ASAP

  • @Ana-dq7lw
    @Ana-dq7lw 4 года назад +4325

    We need to protect artist like her

  • @ItsTitoEnt
    @ItsTitoEnt 4 года назад +4956

    She sings like she’s not even trying and it sounds amazing, just imagine her full potential

    • @ShePressure28
      @ShePressure28 4 года назад +64

      Right. Even the adlibs are sung so soft and effortless❤❤

    • @ebonyg2244
      @ebonyg2244 4 года назад +39

      It’s Tito I’ve been saying that since the 1st time I heard this angel 👼 I’m scared of her full potential. The gag is I think she is too 🤔

    • @ensoxyz2737
      @ensoxyz2737 4 года назад +25

      The art of subtle genius...

    • @OhSoAle
      @OhSoAle 4 года назад +36

      Her voice control is amazing 😩

    • @leloquito
      @leloquito 3 года назад +4

      I wanna get wasted with you....

  • @rubyreed8369
    @rubyreed8369 2 года назад +357

    Summer has a rare, beautiful, sweet voice. Her band and background singers are also terrific. I can't stop listening to her songs.

  • @ebonycarter98
    @ebonycarter98 Год назад +73

    She is so gifted…I’m 40 and she sounds like an evolved version of the songs in the 90s…I can listen to her all day

  • @onlinedanielle
    @onlinedanielle 4 года назад +10685

    1. her having that stuffed animal for comfort? everything.
    2. her speaking on her anxiety? amazing.
    3. her following through with this performance despite the fact that her anxiety is eating her alive? courageous.
    4. her effortless talent? unmatched.
    5. we love you summer. never change who you are.

    • @yolisazokufa548
      @yolisazokufa548 4 года назад +85

      I respect this so much!

    • @M3Lucky
      @M3Lucky 4 года назад +171

      Didn't even notice the stuffed animal until now! That's cute haha. Hope she sees a psychologist for her social anxiety though; it really makes holds you back in life

    • @1Goldcutty
      @1Goldcutty 4 года назад +50

      Definitely respect her much more and her talent is unmatched

    • @Rags2Riches762
      @Rags2Riches762 4 года назад +16

      Well said sistah

    • @ChillHills
      @ChillHills 4 года назад +68

      I can definitely empathize with her being anxious. I have anxiety and agoraphobia. She's still young, with practice hopefully she'll be able to cope and grows stage confidence.

  • @leasophie4907
    @leasophie4907 4 года назад +2299

    00:00 Session 32
    2:50 Wasted
    5:25 Girls Need Love
    9:14 Riot
    11:29 Playing Games

  • @dreway4161
    @dreway4161 Год назад +201

    So relaxing I love her voice

  • @LeshBreezyyy
    @LeshBreezyyy 2 года назад +105

    so brave of her to do this with anxiety, I feel that and she still sang so beautifully 😩💕

  • @lenedrasills9368
    @lenedrasills9368 4 года назад +2277

    When you sound better live that’s how u know she can sing..I want her to win

  • @BigAsh551
    @BigAsh551 4 года назад +1664

    She doesn’t look bored at all to me, just seems to be taking a trip down memory lane with each song.

    • @alexaoliva1578
      @alexaoliva1578 4 года назад +34

      Ash F you couldn’t have said it better 💯

    • @neghiethervil5606
      @neghiethervil5606 4 года назад +49

      More than anything she looks like she has her guard up (which has a lot to do with her eyes and posture) and it's awkward for some people to watch. I think it works in her favor though. Look at the firestorm she's getting for it. It's all press regardless.

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 4 года назад +32

      @@neghiethervil5606 ppl not understanding that's just her vibe like she sitting Indian style in the bed just singing aloud but not loud enough that ma could hear!!

    • @brialayaa344
      @brialayaa344 4 года назад +12

      She also looks focused a true singer she is 😌

    • @BrookeChizara
      @BrookeChizara 9 месяцев назад +1

      NO RIGHTTT❤

  • @demetriusjohnson3677
    @demetriusjohnson3677 2 года назад +113

    I have heard "Playing Games" and " Wasted"on several platforms but for some reason it sounds so much better and clear on here. Especially the first couple of notes and its magic after that

    • @berlonisevalliere1486
      @berlonisevalliere1486 Год назад +4

      Same here. But everything sounds better on here. Now I’m a fan. I wish I saw this years ago🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @user-kw8yt4ng6o
      @user-kw8yt4ng6o 10 месяцев назад +2

      I think the first thing is that studio recording is the standard version so the singer can't really improvise much on their vocal. And the second thing is just the engineer tuned the instrument part for too loud in studio imo.

  • @zul5181
    @zul5181 18 дней назад +8

    NOW I NEED SZA TINY DESK CONCERT

  • @notlikeleonte
    @notlikeleonte 4 года назад +3339

    you can tell she loves to sing. and she doesnt care for the fame that comes with it. the girl she wants to sing.

    • @sonmalachi6364
      @sonmalachi6364 4 года назад +2

      True

    • @MissBam91
      @MissBam91 4 года назад +30

      She reminds me of Amy Winehouse because of that fact both amazing singers with personality just not into the fame

    • @infiniteliving2411
      @infiniteliving2411 4 года назад +4

      You can tell she is reliving everything as she’s singing. Everything that helped her write that song is replaying in her head. 🧡✨

    • @DESIGNS-vo1mt
      @DESIGNS-vo1mt 4 года назад +4

      Oh yeah she's very low key 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @india9037
      @india9037 4 года назад +2

      @@DESIGNS-vo1mt i mean this video was like last year.. of course she will have more fame now.

  • @adriarichardson6742
    @adriarichardson6742 4 года назад +2740

    She should be protected, not bullied. She's hugging a teddy bear(probably for comfort) and you can see it on her face that her anxiety gets the best of her. But her voice is so beautiful.

    • @auntebby
      @auntebby 4 года назад +43

      by far the best comment i have seen. ❤

    • @ceerick9133
      @ceerick9133 4 года назад +44

      I sometimes deal anxiety as well and totally understand 😞

    • @beatrix-ec1xf
      @beatrix-ec1xf 4 года назад +33

      people who have spent money and time on her arent bullying her. they want professionalism and accountability!

    • @LifeMyAsJoana223
      @LifeMyAsJoana223 4 года назад +54

      beatrix ! What do you mean by that? She is a professional! Can’t u see the band playing? Do u know how many hours does it take to rehearse?

    • @shaktiashok07
      @shaktiashok07 4 года назад +2

      ❤❤❤

  • @toridavos1119
    @toridavos1119 2 года назад +135

    She's so effortlessly talented. I like hearing her sing this way better than the actual songs 😍

  • @badguy565
    @badguy565 2 года назад +76

    My cousin is apart of her band he’s in the thumbnail his name is Darnell Stoxstell he goes by Stox right here in the video.
    My grandma told me about him and I didn’t know him until now and I’m really happy to know that I have a family member that’s in a band and he’s closer to Summer Walker ❤️❤️
    It’s very cool 😌 to know

  • @therealdubs
    @therealdubs 4 года назад +1769

    Summer Walker and Ari Lennox have made my 2019 :)

    • @vaughnjalesa
      @vaughnjalesa 4 года назад +7

      Literally

    • @MelaninMePodcast
      @MelaninMePodcast 4 года назад +9

      FACTS

    • @therealdubs
      @therealdubs 4 года назад +7

      Some queens carrying the torch for sure.

    • @Jaleesa4
      @Jaleesa4 4 года назад +1

      Jalesa Vaughn hey girl. Youre missing an extra E in your name ☺️

    • @RoshiWurld
      @RoshiWurld 4 года назад +2

      Yes!!!!

  • @MicMurphy1981
    @MicMurphy1981 4 года назад +3106

    She ain't even trying to sing it's a serious gift

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 4 года назад +37

      Black cutie, she is a excellent neo soul singer. I like the pink baby monkey it's dope. I like her concert good music.

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 4 года назад +8

      Nice neo soul.

    • @marir.7099
      @marir.7099 4 года назад +9

      I like expression tho.. it seems like she is not feeling the songs, lyrics

    • @Ari520
      @Ari520 4 года назад +1

      No but FR tho

    • @americanshottas
      @americanshottas 4 года назад +22

      @@marir.7099 her expressions fit the lyrics ....if you're listening ...

  • @annettebluntson8583
    @annettebluntson8583 Год назад +107

    She sings so flawless and effortlessly. Her and Yandy Smith look like they could be sisters

  • @kabomasire2377
    @kabomasire2377 11 месяцев назад +13

    She does it so flawlessly

  • @lanaytheegoddess5211
    @lanaytheegoddess5211 4 года назад +768

    Her awkwardness and anxiety makes her relatable I love that.

  • @Nanbebe7
    @Nanbebe7 4 года назад +3333

    I want all the socially awkward kids who spend countless hours by themselves in their rooms to win! Mine included! 🙏🏽

    • @lhamilton6041
      @lhamilton6041 4 года назад +8

      Amen! 🙏🏽

    • @andreac.5596
      @andreac.5596 4 года назад +42

      Amen, I was and still am socially awkward. We will all win!

    • @jmk1962
      @jmk1962 4 года назад +42

      Me too, but I fear her fans will destroy her. They are demanding she tours and are turning on her because she has had to cancel some performances due to her anxiety. I fear for her. MH is real.

    • @andreac.5596
      @andreac.5596 4 года назад +22

      @@jmk1962Yeah I feel like they will, they need to understand that they're probably the reason why she keeps cancelling. They ar pushing her, and people with social anxiety get worn out from being around people all the time, I know from experience

    • @Chinadollbree
      @Chinadollbree 4 года назад +3

      Thank you , im trying ❤️❤️❤️

  • @CemitaCummings-cl9qy
    @CemitaCummings-cl9qy 2 месяца назад +8

    And let's not forget the band fire 🔥

  • @shlorpian9863
    @shlorpian9863 Год назад +60

    Summer never disappoints. Her penmanship is so incredible. a POET!!!! 😍

  • @ashleyrobinson8513
    @ashleyrobinson8513 4 года назад +3385

    She’s dope. Anxiety and all. Sounded just like the records. I wish they would get Jhene Aiko on here too.

  • @geraldbrown6874
    @geraldbrown6874 4 года назад +17088

    She looks like the girl in class that can sing and everyone asks her to do it just this once.

    • @venus6897
      @venus6897 4 года назад +162

      BIGJOSH BROWN deadass lol

    • @kateradeon8360
      @kateradeon8360 4 года назад +400

      this is so accurate bc i was that girl😭😂

    • @awest1875
      @awest1875 4 года назад +47

      @@kateradeon8360 Me too!

    • @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615
      @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615 4 года назад +152

      I was that girl in class and my cousin would bully me into singing and I would and my favorite I would sing is By Deborah Cox “How did you get here?!”

    • @VisionVoyagersOG
      @VisionVoyagersOG 4 года назад +17

      Right was that girl

  • @caryngunderson5706
    @caryngunderson5706 2 года назад +65

    All these musicians are amazing, but the percussionist is incredible! His technique really showed on "Girls Need Love"...what control!

  • @MsCmoney10
    @MsCmoney10 11 месяцев назад +15

    She has grown so much as an artist since this. Would love her to come back and do another show

  • @sihlemtshiselwa677
    @sihlemtshiselwa677 4 года назад +1180

    I listen to this every week as a form of self care.

    • @mstlaw1
      @mstlaw1 4 года назад +7

      Sihle Mtshiselwa DITTO...Its better with a glass of wine🍷

    • @indigostar5133
      @indigostar5133 4 года назад +8

      Same here but on a daily basis

    • @john-adriancoker2789
      @john-adriancoker2789 4 года назад +4

      I do that with Tobe Nwigwe's and H.E.R NPR

    • @Overskilled1
      @Overskilled1 4 года назад

      Say that AGAIN 💯🙌🏼

    • @yetunde0904
      @yetunde0904 4 года назад +14

      A Black man sharing what he does for self care 😍😍😍😍

  • @mutedearthvirgo
    @mutedearthvirgo 4 года назад +748

    jesus look at all these amazing talented gorgeous black people coming together to bless us with beautiful music im so emotional 😭

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 4 года назад +5

      We've been blessings this Earth with everything for thousands of years. If we're so downtrodden why won't they get off our tip?

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 4 года назад +2

      This is another example.

    • @visualsbyjae9727
      @visualsbyjae9727 4 года назад +31

      Barry Goldwater why does acknowledging blackness upset you? That’s the real Q

    • @sevenmcmillan1624
      @sevenmcmillan1624 4 года назад

      👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @ghostie7790
      @ghostie7790 4 года назад +6

      Love seeing all my chocolate brothers and sisters. We just so amazing I can’t even.

  • @markcrane6959
    @markcrane6959 Год назад +28

    @12:49 Wow , so smooth the tempo is so good , soulful af , the backing singers are so spot on , sooo good.

  • @adoreekimora
    @adoreekimora 2 года назад +31

    Tiny Desk literally has me listening to Summer. This performance was effortlessly executed, beautifully

  • @Carmen-hy4oq
    @Carmen-hy4oq 4 года назад +2197

    She has "quiet storm" vocals.

    • @XxQueenChristinaxX
      @XxQueenChristinaxX 4 года назад +10

      True that.

    • @Eliana0423
      @Eliana0423 4 года назад +18

      Aries energy ❤️❤️

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 4 года назад +1

      Carmen Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @mrmudtalk
      @mrmudtalk 4 года назад +45

      I love “quiet storm”’vibes! Anita Baker, Sade, Jhene Aiko

    • @BrenaeReads
      @BrenaeReads 4 года назад

      Carmen yeasssss!

  • @nathalieengsborn3216
    @nathalieengsborn3216 4 года назад +1270

    She so cute having that stuffed animal to comfort her

    • @patriciaanderson2301
      @patriciaanderson2301 4 года назад +17

      Exactly too friggin cute

    • @moya5aby68
      @moya5aby68 4 года назад +4

      Nathalie Engsborn yeah i think that’s amazing

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 4 года назад +10

      Patricia Anderson that’s weird she should’ve outgrown that awhile ago ...

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 4 года назад +2

      imani cool story bro.

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 4 года назад

      imani 😴

  • @alexandravalerio977
    @alexandravalerio977 2 месяца назад +7

    Wow she is soooo talented. I like this raw version of hers don’t even recognize this new look she rocking. Poor performers have to be so extra to get attention. She’s sooooo talented !!!

  • @ATLDRUMACADEMY
    @ATLDRUMACADEMY 2 года назад +278

    Summer is 🔥🔥🔥
    We would love to be the first drum line to do a tiny desk ❤️🤍

    • @Kenaofficialx
      @Kenaofficialx 2 года назад

      ❤️💕💕‼️I DID A COVER OF THIS ON MY CHANNEL AND I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!🥺❤️ I am a small RUclipsr💕❤️❤️

    • @jamesflames8052
      @jamesflames8052 2 года назад +2

      That would be dope bro I agree with you

  • @biz26
    @biz26 4 года назад +1423

    Session 32...it just hits different

  • @adrianmonsivais1986
    @adrianmonsivais1986 4 года назад +1584

    The music just flows through her. Now THAT is talent.

  • @dbsasuke
    @dbsasuke 23 дня назад +8

    Still my favorite Tiny Desk. Needs to go back to this version of herself.

  • @BAKERY_CLOSED
    @BAKERY_CLOSED 2 года назад +38

    She's so effortless, raw, skilled and talented, and human. Summer really did light work and to say she's amazing would be an understatement.

  • @alishat9144
    @alishat9144 4 года назад +1303

    Okay but no ones talking about the two ladies in the back 😍 background singers stay being slept on

    • @yolandathompson7765
      @yolandathompson7765 4 года назад +6

      That's so true.

    • @thatsthewayms.j2608
      @thatsthewayms.j2608 4 года назад +28

      Autumn and Angel 😊

    • @fAaTBrand
      @fAaTBrand 4 года назад +5

      Very True 💯

    • @theelle7941
      @theelle7941 4 года назад +14

      Everyone know background singers have to sound just as good if not better than the actual singer....they make the singer sound better

    • @iMagnificent
      @iMagnificent 4 года назад +3

      They were amazing!

  • @tiatamaraparsons6595
    @tiatamaraparsons6595 4 года назад +2182

    She's so freaking cute she looks like a grown up lavender from Matilda 😍

    • @Melancolly18
      @Melancolly18 4 года назад +38

      Wow..she really does! 😍💓

    • @cmooreHD
      @cmooreHD 4 года назад +27

      WHOA!! This is factually correct !!

    • @wlove7093
      @wlove7093 4 года назад +8

      Omg she doooo!!!😊😊😊

    • @CracelynCrystell
      @CracelynCrystell 4 года назад +7

      She definitely does!!!!

    • @tiananikkia5851
      @tiananikkia5851 4 года назад +1

      Tiatamara Parsons yessssssssssss

  • @bettyboop5069
    @bettyboop5069 2 года назад +38

    Her tone is so pretty, she sounds just like her songs beautiful 💕❤️

  • @j.k.3
    @j.k.3 2 года назад +54

    This is why I love NPR's Tiny Desk series. Summer's performance was amazing and the band and back up singers. All black everything. This was beautiful and my favorite after DVSN's 🖤🖤🖤.

  • @twincousins760
    @twincousins760 4 года назад +687

    She really out here conquering her fears ! Go summer walker

  • @sweeting6075
    @sweeting6075 4 года назад +707

    Voice of an angel, protect black girls with anxiety!!!!!

    • @EecoHeartGlow
      @EecoHeartGlow 4 года назад +4

      this. thank you 💚

    • @lyndsaymartin4514
      @lyndsaymartin4514 4 года назад +2

      She sounds amazing and she's beautiful

    • @nikab3065
      @nikab3065 4 года назад +2

      AMEN🙏🏾

    • @user-qv5wj3rg9b
      @user-qv5wj3rg9b 4 года назад +4

      what???? why??? Such a random thing to say.

    • @bigglypuff0420
      @bigglypuff0420 4 года назад +3

      @@user-qv5wj3rg9b it's known she has anxiety. If you look through the comments you'll see

  • @slindilengwabebabybat_lean6045
    @slindilengwabebabybat_lean6045 Месяц назад +24

    Here in 2024❤😊

  • @mrssession29
    @mrssession29 4 года назад +621

    Her voice is therapy, and the lyrics are like medicine...

  • @kekefortenberry1927
    @kekefortenberry1927 4 года назад +385

    Her singing makes me wanna sip chilled wine in a fuzzy robe and slippers with my legs crossed, while vibing😫

  • @sanplusthree
    @sanplusthree 2 месяца назад +5

    I love this one with Summer walker this was 4 years ago. 2024 she look so different.

  • @iYummmerz7
    @iYummmerz7 2 года назад +21

    Still get chills 2 years later! Man she could sang

  • @Gordonc23
    @Gordonc23 4 года назад +1557

    LIKED THIS BEFORE THE VIDEO EVEN STARTED

    • @laurin814
      @laurin814 4 года назад +5

      Air Gordon me too especially since I already watched it yesterday lol

    • @3ritneyy
      @3ritneyy 4 года назад +2

      FRRRR HAHAHAHA SAMEE gurl

    • @ynh1710
      @ynh1710 4 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @JdkshkshkNbrvUugV
      @JdkshkshkNbrvUugV 4 года назад +1

      Same

    • @everythingella1291
      @everythingella1291 4 года назад +1

      Air Gordon I was just about to comment thiss😂🥺

  • @micheleriley8985
    @micheleriley8985 4 года назад +1376

    Beautiful voice, the background singers are killing it also.

    • @hmorgan3731
      @hmorgan3731 4 года назад +4

      Michele Riley I knew I recognized one! She sounds amazing too. I saw her sing at a jazz spot in ATL. The short hair woman

    • @jeremythomie
      @jeremythomie 4 года назад +2

      @@hmorgan3731 Yes! That's Autumn Tuesdae!! She's doooope. I know her from SoundCloud! Beautiful voice 🌟🌟🎶🎶🌸🌸

    • @nomadicsoul6144
      @nomadicsoul6144 4 года назад +2

      And I love her connection with her band.

  • @truthbetold8767
    @truthbetold8767 2 года назад +18

    Someone in the heavens gave this girl a gift. Voice is perfect

  • @ThePsalm1985
    @ThePsalm1985 2 года назад +7

    U just wanna find a vintage convertible on a warm summer eve with someone u love and drive through the countryside in happy blissful silence when summer is singing

  • @ghoulsbumps
    @ghoulsbumps 4 года назад +724

    Her voice is like butter. Amazing.

  • @brittneyabraham1019
    @brittneyabraham1019 4 года назад +331

    Her back up singers are everything 😩🙌🏾

    • @eclecticsunrise
      @eclecticsunrise 4 года назад +2

      One of them looks like Demetria McKinney

    • @brandygee9954
      @brandygee9954 4 года назад

      I love them.

    • @irishickson7311
      @irishickson7311 4 года назад +1

      I think there's a marmite thing going on here with the backup singers

    • @lilylunsford
      @lilylunsford 4 года назад

      Shontishaye right lol they’re good but not with her

  • @Khifrom4
    @Khifrom4 Год назад +18

    6:03 them instruments is so godly bro

  • @kimarmstrong3885
    @kimarmstrong3885 11 месяцев назад +11

    That's my niece with the Short hair cut. Autumn Tuesday. Sing baby. ❤

  • @alexisconcepcion7316
    @alexisconcepcion7316 4 года назад +1164

    imagine summer & h.e.r live in a studio together. my feelings would not be stable for the rest of 2020 if they were to make an e.p

  • @stfjonz
    @stfjonz 4 года назад +2863

    I would love to hear Summer and H.E.R. collab.

  • @g-love0704
    @g-love0704 6 месяцев назад +5

    4 yrs later and her voice/talented is still amazing! After listening this time around, I had to edit and add how Summer Walker just sings so effortlessly!❤

  • @TorryH71
    @TorryH71 Год назад +16

    Had no idea just how amazing and talented she is. God gifted and she makes it look so effortless!

  • @Pitabread92
    @Pitabread92 4 года назад +1866

    When you finally have someone who is the embodiment for all of the awkward and unusual black girls ❤❤❤please don't quit baby girl,if only you knew what you contribute to music!!

  • @itzcmoneybaby9567
    @itzcmoneybaby9567 4 года назад +1728

    Summer Walkers voice is so relaxing. Especially after a blunt her voice will put you to sleep!

    • @harveyharvs3597
      @harveyharvs3597 4 года назад +50

      Yeah I’m baked rn and it’s perfect

    • @jaygray685
      @jaygray685 3 года назад +2

      Yo Real Live Lookin And Feel Asleep 🤣🤣🤣

    • @RemyTheKure
      @RemyTheKure 3 года назад +5

      Current vibes... i

    • @dajanae57
      @dajanae57 3 года назад +9

      On a rainy day soooothing

    • @dappunk1
      @dappunk1 2 года назад +2

      @@zzevans nerd

  • @stephenbush5710
    @stephenbush5710 Месяц назад +3

    Baby is soooooo dope to be and intervert, and she sounds so original with her natural voice😍🔥🙏💯❤️

  • @destinydeas490
    @destinydeas490 10 месяцев назад +19

    its crazy how unrecognizable she is now..

  • @Boledidolo
    @Boledidolo 4 года назад +667

    Can we just agree this was long overdue
    Finally!!

  • @Uncle_Sammo
    @Uncle_Sammo 4 года назад +630

    My phone @ 5AM: “NPR Tiny Desk has uploaded Summer Walker”
    My underslept brain: “Rise peasant.”

    • @NekyNgwe
      @NekyNgwe 4 года назад +6

      🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

    • @KATHERONA13
      @KATHERONA13 4 года назад +3

      😂🤣🤣

    • @my_name_is_nat
      @my_name_is_nat 4 года назад +3

      You are hilarious 😂😂😂

    • @wanZ...
      @wanZ... 4 года назад +4

      U r fun nee!!! I hear YOU!!!

    • @michiepooh
      @michiepooh 4 года назад +3

      🤣🤣

  • @kevinthompsonjr4149
    @kevinthompsonjr4149 Год назад +60

    Never heard of her before but will definitely be looking for her now. 🔥 super soul-full. Great artist

  • @eldesconocido5734
    @eldesconocido5734 2 года назад +40

    I can relate to her completely. I am also diagnosed with social anxiety, nevertheless i keep on trying everyday to go out of my comfort zone and try not to let it get the best out of me like it did sometime in the past. Moreover, she's hella talented and her voice is so enticing. She's indeed a mad talented person 💖💖