Thank you everyone for showing so much love and support on my incredible journey. I could not have achieved this without the the passion love and support from all of you! The people are my record company!!!
Fantastic Negrito thank you beloved for adding the beautiful wonderful art that is your life to this crazy crazy world. So very much appreciated. ❤️🙏🏽❤️
Thats some powerful stuff. What music/musicians do you consider your greatest influences? I ask because I hear so many different things in your music. A bit of blues, some funk, a touch of hip-hop, a smattering of gospel and roots mixed with a healthy dose of self-deprecating irreverence...
I am just now discovering the most Fantastic Negrito in the multiverse in November of 2024! I have been under a huge rock, my apologies for arriving to the party late. ❤ I'm SOOOO happy that I'm here somehow.
what there's a multiverse? i came back from recommending this to my girls in 2016 or 17 or something like yeah i'll relive this beautiful piece of art. TELL ME ABOUT THE MULTIVERSE
I often stay up all through the night traveling the music universe on RUclips, praying I'll stumble across something truly amazing. Tonight has paid off.
Truly an awesome band. His voice reached way, way back into the past, into the roots of the blues, and then planted these into his own, modern story...I found it riveting and am really glad you brought them in.
celia callahan Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW ! itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
Fantastic Negrito when can we expect a collabo with another Oakland crew - The Coup? You and Boots Riley have a similar vibe. PLEASE mix these musical masters...
Finally! Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE the official version of "Lost in a Crowd." It's one of two new tracks on the deluxe version of my EP. Shout out to CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND: itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
First off, thank you NPR for everything you have done and continue to do for real music fans. Secondly, Fantastic Negrito thank you for giving yourself to music and transcending the status quo of musicians. You are truly original and very, very interesting to hear. I am thankful that there is a growing platform to find truth in music and my existence has been impacted from my experience here. Fantastic Negrito, I will be spreading the word and love of your contribution!
This guy has so much "WOW". He's actually 50 yrs old. Looks about 26. Almost died. Lost recording contract. Used this to spring his career forward. Won Grammy. Inspired by Prince to take music seriously. Makes "black music for all people", true anti-racism. Shares suit jackets when stylistically excellent. Grand stuff.
This is back to the river music. Draws on so much we now take as 'normal' in the daily flow of music. ..forgetting where it came from in the first place. It's the best.
Holly Footman Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW ! itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
"We're just people, lonely people, you and I" (near tears) to "woman, I want everything for no reason 'cause I'm a man" (laughter) ... wow... what a range in 15 minutes. I was deeply moved by this music. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to listening to more.
Cara Ozlek Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW ! itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
I first discovered Fantastic Negrito a while back through the 'Tiny Desk Concert' series on You Tube. I was hooked in the first few seconds and now have all their CDs. Whenever I am feeling lethargic or down, I listen to them and am instantly energized. Thank you, thank you! So powerful.
I'm a total newbie to this kind of music, being British born in the 70's, This is how true music should sound. Awesome Music and Band, never stop playing, made a converter out of this soul. Blessed Be. :)
You Must See Them Live! The performance will blow your mind! They'll have you singing and dancing on the first song... Thank You Fantastic Negrito! Thank You! Great show, by the way, at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass!
wonderful. my two year old started dancing around, my nine year old just deeply grooving. such emotive deeply textured soulful rhythm. great choice, npr.
Trouble is it's become so hard to find. There's never anything good on the radio released in the past 15 years, the only way I find good current artists is on RUclips and similar places.
Something nice about seeing someone sing a foot away from the mic without an in-ear monitor - obviously super present in the moment and vibing the room. Like a singalong around a campfire.
In today's music you hear a lot of stuff and you just listen as a background noise and a few times caught your attention, this band is really something else, something truly different, keep it up, and as a native spanish speaker i find the name awesome
Could not have picked a better performer than Fantastic Negrito for this contest. Thanks for keeping it real and heartfelt...I love love love your music!
You all represent Oakland for what it has always been, a creative Mecca, a raw representation of power and self expression. We never asked to be cool baby, cool asked to us! I’m loving all of it!
I for one cannot wait to see this guy in concert...he is coming my way real soon, this July, in fact. If anyone deserves an opportunity at life, it surely has to be Xavier, because of what he endured a while back. But he pulled thru' and has been given another chance in life to share his humble talent with the world: His voice and singing. We should give thanks for his talent. It seems music is the one unique connection we have between us all...after all, as he says...We're just people, you & I
YES!! That voice always sounds like it's on the edge of failure, but it soldiers on like that battery-powered bunny. I love the tension! Keep killing it!
Daniel Carlson Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW ! itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
WOW!!! IM HOOKED.. WHAT A GIFT.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS MUSICAL BLESSING WITH ME DON.. HIS VOICE IS VERY HYPNOTIZING HAUNTING BEAUTIFUL & SO DAMM HEAVY💚💚💚
I came to the Fantastic Negrito following a radio broadcast last night (10-21-18) on KQED, which was compelling. As was this performance, especially "Night has turned to Day". A true voice. For some reason I cannot cue up the broadcast. Maybe someone can. What a life, what a story teller. Seventh Street lives.
Brandon S. Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW ! itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
I saw Fantastic Negrito open for Temple of the Dog in SF in (2016?) and was blown away. So good. I just did a search and found Tiny Desk. Perfect. Love.
Just saw you guys at the Green River Festival about an hour ago......still cannot find my socks! Blown away!! You left it all on the stage my friends. Thank you!
Too much feeling for only fifteen minutes. I had to repeat the video three times to enjoy the songs properly. Thank you for the experience, this guy is really FANTASTIC.
Negrito , , realmente fantastico , , your music , the piano player , the guitar , the drummer , the bass , , All great , keep yourselfs together , congratulations from Mexico City with mi respeto y felicitaciones.
his voice and his style and the whole ambiance of his music - I just want to make movies around his songs and lyrics, a series even for each song an episode, with story unfolding and the song kicking in. wowey-wow-wow it sounds like the heart of the swamp in New Orleans
Ը ել չի պրոպագանլծի մեկընդմիշտ իբր հո ո ի կողմից պոչը ոչ ընդդիմադիր կիլո պի կիլո ոչ ել դայի պետոչ ոչ չի լինի ծրագրի ի կողմից լպիրշ իիության ոչ Եժի եփի պ եկել կնոջ ի լեռն եռ եք պետ ո ոչ,իոոոոոոոոոչոոոոոոոթ ոչ ռեժ փ ի դեպ պոչը կոչ կարող ոչ ի իր
Hermosos Blues!!! Te admiro Fantastic Negrito!! Hallaste el Blues profundo que busco en mi voz!!! Gracias por compartir tanta belleza y por regalarme más herramientas para continuar en mi búsqueda!!! Agradezco, también, la gran influencia que encontré en tu magia!! Salud y qué sea blues por siempre!!!
This is real art! This is what Seth Godin talks about! This is the piece anyone of us is ready to share, applaud, enjoy and come back to watch it again! True art!
I met you in Cincy last friday and I've been blasting your CD, Last Days of Oakland, ever since. Love your music. Love your real-ness. I'll come see you perform again and again.
Like an arrow winging in out of the deep dark tube, Your sharp story & the passion it forges arrived with unerring trueness & perfect timing. Back to work. & Thank You
Thank you everyone for showing so much love and support on my incredible journey. I could not have achieved this without the the passion love and support from all of you! The people are my record company!!!
Fantastic Negrito thank you beloved for adding the beautiful wonderful art that is your life to this crazy crazy world. So very much appreciated. ❤️🙏🏽❤️
Thats some powerful stuff. What music/musicians do you consider your greatest influences? I ask because I hear so many different things in your music. A bit of blues, some funk, a touch of hip-hop, a smattering of gospel and roots mixed with a healthy dose of self-deprecating irreverence...
Thanks for sharing your gift, friend!!
I wish your voice man, u're awesome!!!!!
Still watching this live. I love it!
I am just now discovering the most Fantastic Negrito in the multiverse in November of 2024! I have been under a huge rock, my apologies for arriving to the party late. ❤ I'm SOOOO happy that I'm here somehow.
what there's a multiverse? i came back from recommending this to my girls in 2016 or 17 or something like yeah i'll relive this beautiful piece of art.
TELL ME ABOUT THE MULTIVERSE
I often stay up all through the night traveling the music universe on RUclips, praying I'll stumble across something truly amazing. Tonight has paid off.
It truly be like that right?
As soon a the first notes came out of his mouth I was hooked.
YES!!!!!!
Same!! ❤️🔥
Truly an awesome band. His voice reached way, way back into the past, into the roots of the blues, and then planted these into his own, modern story...I found it riveting and am really glad you brought them in.
That is one of the best compliments ever thank u!
celia callahan Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
Fantastic Negrito when can we expect a collabo with another Oakland crew - The Coup? You and Boots Riley have a similar vibe. PLEASE mix these musical masters...
Finally! Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE the official version of "Lost in a Crowd." It's one of two new tracks on the deluxe version of my EP. Shout out to CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND:
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
Fantastic Negrito MY NIGGA NEGRITO MAKIN' WAVES BABY!
I listened your músic for the first time in "hand of god". Great music!!!! Greetings from Perú!!!!
I´m in love with you guys!!!
if you want come to Amsterdam if think you and A would like each other .
and thank you for everything :)
Love when a performer can use their entire being as an instrument.
Congrats on your Grammy for best Contemporary Blues Album! You rock!!
Jc Guppy thank you very much! Only through the love and support from people I make it!
First off, thank you NPR for everything you have done and continue to do for real music fans. Secondly, Fantastic Negrito thank you for giving yourself to music and transcending the status quo of musicians. You are truly original and very, very interesting to hear. I am thankful that there is a growing platform to find truth in music and my existence has been impacted from my experience here. Fantastic Negrito, I will be spreading the word and love of your contribution!
Phil Jackson awesomeness👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Showing this some love in 2022.
Sooooo much soul.
sooo much gratitude thank you
Fantastic Negrito thank you for the joy!!!!
Fantastic Negrito Hey your music is awesome and full of passion I can't stop listening
This guy has so much "WOW".
He's actually 50 yrs old. Looks about 26.
Almost died. Lost recording contract. Used this to spring his career forward. Won Grammy.
Inspired by Prince to take music seriously. Makes "black music for all people", true anti-racism.
Shares suit jackets when stylistically excellent.
Grand stuff.
This is back to the river music. Draws on so much we now take as 'normal' in the daily flow of music. ..forgetting where it came from in the first place. It's the best.
The singer has so much energy it makes me want to jump around!
isaac turner let's all jump together now!
My new favorite band.. They put everything on the line unforgiving.
Holly, that is big thank you very very much I feel you
Holly Footman Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
He opened for Chris Cornell last night at a show in Indianapolis. He blew me away! I look forward to seeing more from him!
Well this is sad reading seven years later.
@jacobmcdowell2389 I don't normally get caught up in celebrity deaths but Chris Cornell's hurt. He was a unique talent.
The energy of a storyteller, wrapped in a blues soul. Can't believe the amount of passion we can see and hear in 15 minutes.
"We're just people, lonely people, you and I" (near tears) to "woman, I want everything for no reason 'cause I'm a man" (laughter) ... wow... what a range in 15 minutes. I was deeply moved by this music. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to listening to more.
I hear the spirits of my ancestors in this song. Fantastic indeed.
MJ Jackson black roots music for everyone!
Great work my Brother. Stay on the grind.
They're giving him the strength he needs
Damn this guy has a lot of soul. I'm so happy he won!!!
Thanks for your kind words
Cara Ozlek Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
I first discovered Fantastic Negrito a while back through the 'Tiny Desk Concert' series on You Tube. I was hooked in the first few seconds and now have all their CDs. Whenever I am feeling lethargic or down, I listen to them and am instantly energized. Thank you, thank you! So powerful.
I'm a total newbie to this kind of music, being British born in the 70's, This is how true music should sound. Awesome Music and Band, never stop playing, made a converter out of this soul. Blessed Be. :)
This is BY FAR the most addictive session I've heard from NPR Music! Fantastic Negrito is on another level!
Every few months I come back to see if I imagined him being so good- one of the best concerts, ANYWHERE!
You Must See Them Live! The performance will blow your mind! They'll have you singing and dancing on the first song...
Thank You Fantastic Negrito! Thank You! Great show, by the way, at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass!
wonderful. my two year old started dancing around, my nine year old just deeply grooving. such emotive deeply textured soulful rhythm. great choice, npr.
Brazil salutes Tiny Desk! Comforting and reassuring music. Quality lives on...
Love them! Saw them when they were touring with Chris Cornell and I am a fan for life! Congrats on their Grammy win!! Well deserved!
U are so lucky😊
Anyone that has the gumption to name themselves Fantastic Negrito deserves a listen from me. From one Xavier to another, you're awesome.
He is amazing. His music has soul.
I hate when people say music is dead or they listen to such trash when there is talent like this that exists
I hate elitism.
Dont feel so small. You are alive
Trouble is it's become so hard to find. There's never anything good on the radio released in the past 15 years, the only way I find good current artists is on RUclips and similar places.
Yes, the radio doesn't has much to offer nowadays, but with things like Tiny Desk we definitely can't say it's difficult to find great music ;)
they just may not know that NPR exists yet : )
Just stunning. Floored. Worthy winner. Another TDC classic, here. This fellow is one to watch.
Bravo.
These guys are insanely good -- just heard about them from my son, who just saw them live in NYC...want more asap!
Holly SHIT!!! Power, pure Power!!! Tiny Desk Concerts are introducing me to music again!
Oli McIntosh lmbo
Too right ,cool vibes
Something nice about seeing someone sing a foot away from the mic without an in-ear monitor - obviously super present in the moment and vibing the room. Like a singalong around a campfire.
"there's no tomorrow, it's here, it's on" ... maximum impact!
In today's music you hear a lot of stuff and you just listen as a background noise and a few times caught your attention, this band is really something else, something truly different, keep it up, and as a native spanish speaker i find the name awesome
Cris D Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
Girl drummer, hell yeah!
MillenaOh I look forward to the day that they are just called “drummers” instead of “girl drummers”
Could not have picked a better performer than Fantastic Negrito for this contest. Thanks for keeping it real and heartfelt...I love love love your music!
Oh hell yes.. Just found me another band to fall in love with :)
Hey! It's really you!! I love your music, man.
LUCKY DUCK!!!!
Fantastic Negrito is playing tonight in Louisville, KY, at the city's free Waterfront Wednesday concert series!! Yay!
Maaaan, i became a fan of Soul right now! Soo much feel in your voice, congrats!!!
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+Fantastic Negrito There isnt just one of you anymore apparently.
+Pedro Freitas Listen to Leon Bridges my friend. Then you will truly fall in love with Soul.
You all represent Oakland for what it has always been, a creative Mecca, a raw representation of power and self expression. We never asked to be cool baby, cool asked to us! I’m loving all of it!
This guy has the kind of voice that can adapt to almost any style.
I for one cannot wait to see this guy in concert...he is coming my way real soon, this July, in fact.
If anyone deserves an opportunity at life, it surely has to be Xavier, because of what he endured a while back. But he pulled thru' and has been given another chance in life to share his humble talent with the world: His voice and singing.
We should give thanks for his talent.
It seems music is the one unique connection we have between us all...after all, as he says...We're just people, you & I
What an absolutely phenomenal performer, thank you
Tiny Desk has introduced me to so many wonderful artists.
Ditto ❤
Soooooooooooo happy he won a Grammy
Loved this song ,thank you guys big up from North Africa Morocco 💐👌
YES!! That voice always sounds like it's on the edge of failure, but it soldiers on like that battery-powered bunny. I love the tension! Keep killing it!
Fantastic Negrito for president! Bring THAT!! Much love!
i love the guitarist. he mustve ben like, "yo lemme wear your badass jacket for the show" lol
this band is incredible, so much love and soul
NPR should do more contests if this is what will come from it!!!!
Hey Daniel, thank you for your kind words
Daniel Carlson Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
Every year they have the Tiny Desk contest...I do believe :)
Just saw you perform in Colorado Springs. What a treat! What a surprise! I am so glad I found your music. Thanks.
amazing - i can even feel his claps!
Thanks Jen i am glad u feel that
Love his singing
WOW!!! IM HOOKED.. WHAT A GIFT.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS MUSICAL BLESSING WITH ME DON.. HIS VOICE IS VERY HYPNOTIZING HAUNTING BEAUTIFUL & SO DAMM HEAVY💚💚💚
Good to see there's still folks out there playing real music.
Love the drummer's "light and dry" sound.
I came to the Fantastic Negrito following a radio broadcast last night (10-21-18) on KQED, which was compelling. As was this performance, especially "Night has turned to Day". A true voice. For some reason I cannot cue up the broadcast. Maybe someone can. What a life, what a story teller. Seventh Street lives.
Words cannot express the feelings this performance gave me. Much love Fantastic Negrito
Brandon S. Here's the debut of MY NEW SINGLE LOST IN A CROWD ! GET IT ON ITUNES NOW !
itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=1005757512
I saw Fantastic Negrito open for Temple of the Dog in SF in (2016?) and was blown away. So good. I just did a search and found Tiny Desk. Perfect. Love.
I'm clapping - in my house, on my own. I saw these guys at Jazz Cafe a few weeks ago. Oh my god - they are SO good!
I give him a ride from Uber. He is truly a nice guy
@@godzillaeatsushi4979that's so cool 😂
I went looking for Fantastic Negrito "official" songs and it's astonishing how much better his music sounds in acoustic.
That voice, I'm going to go quickly buy an album of these guys. Oh my
Just saw you guys at the Green River Festival about an hour ago......still cannot find my socks! Blown away!! You left it all on the stage my friends. Thank you!
Gracias por compartir su arte un abrazo desde México
Man , you are the best. So much soul and heart in what you do. Perfection. I try not to shed tears much but your music is very moving...
Super sick. Love when I randomly find great bands.
Too much feeling for only fifteen minutes. I had to repeat the video three times to enjoy the songs properly. Thank you for the experience, this guy is really FANTASTIC.
The very reason I watch Tiny Desk - amazing talent that I wouldn't have heard otherwise. Another Spotify addition!
Passion and conviction meet harmony and rhythm. Love FN this is such a great snapshot of the talent and creativity!
I'm still diggin this performance! So much Soul Blues and Rock in this it's #Deafening #Listen2TheLyrics #Listen2TheMusic
smiles, chills, and positive vibrations.....are all flowing in, from, and through my body! what a find today.....
I'm laughing and crying. This is so beautiful.
such a worthy selection; everything comes through in his music, his voice, his being,
the life and trials of a real musician..
Absolutely in LOVE with this.
My God...this is what passion and good music is.
Oh man they were taking me to church and I had only made it through half of the first song. What an amazing performance!
Negrito , , realmente fantastico , , your music , the piano player , the guitar , the drummer , the bass , , All great , keep yourselfs together , congratulations from Mexico City with mi respeto y felicitaciones.
Lonely people goddamn beautiful and then night turns to day... canciones bonitas del Negrito Fantastico!!!!!!
My word. The voice. The voice is amazing.
He is wonderful.
his voice and his style and the whole ambiance of his music - I just want to make movies around his songs and lyrics, a series even for each song an episode, with story unfolding and the song kicking in.
wowey-wow-wow it sounds like the heart of the swamp in New Orleans
I'd watch those movies, outstanding idea😎
Even the water cup is the fucking coolest thing ever.
Music of the highest quality. So passionate and soulful...
Night has turned to day! Got stuck in a youtube hole and came out the other side loving THE Fantastic Negrito! This moved my soul!
Ը ել չի պրոպագանլծի մեկընդմիշտ իբր հո ո ի կողմից պոչը ոչ ընդդիմադիր կիլո պի կիլո ոչ ել դայի պետոչ ոչ չի լինի ծրագրի ի կողմից լպիրշ իիության ոչ Եժի եփի պ եկել կնոջ ի լեռն եռ եք պետ ո ոչ,իոոոոոոոոոչոոոոոոոթ ոչ ռեժ փ ի դեպ պոչը կոչ կարող ոչ ի իր
Timeless baby!!! Got me screaming"!!!!
The first 30 seconds have made me stay, to watch the rest
Love it !! Modern meets Old Soul ! Bring that heart back, Much Love !!!!!
The girl on the cajon/drums
+Victoria Vilandez She has some great drummer face.
+Victoria Vilandez Ruth Price, great drummer.
+iambism Thats Funny But Yes She Does Make Those Great Faces 😊 She ain't No Joke on The Drums
*****
Ruth Price
Victoria Vilandez so you also want to be her girlfriend? She's so awsome. THIS is so awsome.
Hermosos Blues!!! Te admiro Fantastic Negrito!! Hallaste el Blues profundo que busco en mi voz!!! Gracias por compartir tanta belleza y por regalarme más herramientas para continuar en mi búsqueda!!! Agradezco, también, la gran influencia que encontré en tu magia!! Salud y qué sea blues por siempre!!!
This is real art! This is what Seth Godin talks about! This is the piece anyone of us is ready to share, applaud, enjoy and come back to watch it again! True art!
Seymur RASULOV 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿🙏🏾👊🏾👊🏾🎯
This is moving! Negrito should get in touch with the folks at the Montreal Jazz Festival for a possible performance. The people will love it!
This literally blew my mind. So awesome!
+Fantastic Negrito thank you for existing.
*figuratively
#trollin
I met you in Cincy last friday and I've been blasting your CD, Last Days of Oakland, ever since. Love your music. Love your real-ness. I'll come see you perform again and again.
Well deserved!!!
Like an arrow winging in out of the deep dark tube,
Your sharp story & the passion it forges
arrived with unerring trueness & perfect timing.
Back to work.
& Thank You
Much much respect!
This is an increadible dapper group of individuals. LOVE their style!
I can't stop listening to Lost in a Crowd!! You've possessed my day.
You're a genius I completely agree
Adam McCann thank you for your passion!! I am biking without you
This music is real. Can't get enough of it, I'd love to hear this music live.