Adekunle Gold: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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This year, NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts - both from home and from behind our beloved Desk. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk’s unique way of showcasing that talent.
Ashley Pointer | June 2, 2022
Attention passengers: Please make sure your seat belts are fastened and tray tables are stored away as Adekunle Gold is ready for takeoff. The shape of the Nigerian singer-songwriter's Tiny Desk (home) concert mimics a flight pattern sonically and energetically, starting off laid back and ascending to greater heights that'll make you dance and move your feet.
AG's career first picked up steam after the release of his debut single "Sade," a highlife cover of One Direction's "Story of My Life," in 2014; then, he released his debut album Gold in 2016. Three albums later, the Yoruba sensation's sound has evolved from highlife to Afropop.
AG filmed his (home) concert with his band in Los Angeles, inside a retro, faux airport terminal - home of AG Baby Airlines. Opening with "Sinner," a modern take on the Biblical story of King David and Bathsheba, the band's arrangement translates seamlessly live, with AG's smooth vocals complimented by violin and driven by steady, rhythmic drums.
Closing his set with the uptempo and jaunty "Okay," a reliable banger from his record Afro Pop, Vol. 1, AG explains: "It's such an energy giver - the people turn up, and we are about to turn up now." Embarking on his first North American Tour Catch Me If You Can, which has its first stop today in Boston - as noted on the AG Baby Airlines signage - "turn up" is precisely the correct term as AG Baby is letting you know that he may be bringing his signature soulful Afropop to a city near you.
SET LIST
"Sinner"
"Something Different"
"One Woman"
"Okay"
MUSICIANS
Adekunle Gold: vocals
Omar Perrin: keys/MD
Cam Griffin: guitar
Darius Woodley: drums
Clark Sims: bass
Lulu V: violin
CREDITS
Director: Robin Burke
Producer: Kristene Lew, Kat Boyd
Creative Director: Grace Hsiu
Producer: 1983 Creative
Director of Photography: Mikey Van Beuren
Camera Operators: Danny Corey, Kyle Messina
1st AC: Dima Shorin, Garrett Hoffmann
2nd AC: Natasha Abdul
Editors: Wolf De Burgo, Cole Benton
Gaffer: Adam Schaffer
Electric: Wesley Aharoni
Key Grip: Ryan Silver
Audio Engineer: Liz Robson
Assistant Engineer: Anthony Culpepper
Mix Engineer: Bakare Michael
Mix and Master Engineer: Mike Tucci
Truck PA: Herbie Finn Bailey De Vos
Set PA: Patrick Amirbehboody
Management: Elizabeth Sobowale, Ola Fowosere
Extra: Tyler Lazalere, Zoë Montano, Dionte Goodlett
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Michael Zamora
Audio Mastering: Andie Huether
Animation: Kaz Fantone
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Josh Rogosin, Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Ashley Pointer
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#tinydesk #tinydeskconcert #adekunlegold
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Thank you so much Tiny Desk. All my love.❤️
@lindatauhid9958
2 жыл бұрын
Great concert! Where are you playing in the US? (Houston)
@KaiPhD
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽♥️
@organicallygrownwoman
2 жыл бұрын
Thankful for what you bring to the table musically. I so vibe with you! Welldone Sir🤗Sending 💞 to you and yours! 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 Finest.
@berrymoe30
2 жыл бұрын
You killed this!! 🔥🔥🔥
@Kaniani
2 жыл бұрын
Top Notch Performance ♥
The violinist really brought her A game🔥
@iconackah786
Жыл бұрын
You couldn’t have said it any better 🙌🏾
@iiamucheee
9 ай бұрын
Bills were due!!!
@nannimwuyep
8 ай бұрын
@@iiamucheee😂😂
It’s so good to see African music growing and having space in the global industry
@greatlove7337
2 жыл бұрын
they can’t without us we are legendary generation u can’t avoid 🔥🔥🔥
@machkaya4108
2 жыл бұрын
I'm like a proud dad. Hitting the podium shouting, "SEE SEE! FINALLY!" 😭🇺🇬
@joecostello1624
2 жыл бұрын
Sounded more hispanic lol
@priscillamayuka7733
2 жыл бұрын
Its not growing, its always been big.
@MPUMIMLAMBO_
Жыл бұрын
We deserve this and more
This man’s rebrand from a folksy, Yoruba aesthetic to smooth r&b gets me every time 🔥🔥
@madjoabutterfly
Жыл бұрын
Not folksy lol he went from West African Ghana highlife style singing in Yoruba to afrobeats, all dope.
@kingdarey8000
Жыл бұрын
@@madjoabutterfly are you Ghanaian?
@BlessedAdams-yo2ww
10 ай бұрын
@@madjoabutterfly ghanians are never short of being silly
@ntenun
8 ай бұрын
@@BlessedAdams-yo2wwSilly. Very silly statement Adams.
Nigeria to the World!!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥
@gemeauxjewels
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾
My heart is full. This man is a genius. Tiny Desk, please do the Cavemen next.
@034Design
2 жыл бұрын
We want to visit the cave 😉
@akweleymazaraelartey6522
2 жыл бұрын
YES THE CAVEMEN
@enyioma_desmond
2 жыл бұрын
I stand for this
@neurofemsz
2 жыл бұрын
Tiny will get bigger in the cave ... coz na men full there ⛷️
@onyinyee1
2 жыл бұрын
I support this
Props to the extras in the background for staying professional. I would have broke character for sure! My hips are hard wired to sway when in the midst of vibes.
@epifan3_
2 жыл бұрын
Was literally laughing at myself for this because I was trying to watch and consume the performance and still ended up singing and dancing along!!! Lol
@dont4get77
10 ай бұрын
Literally within the first few seconds! Hips have a mind of their own💃🏾
I love the way AG just enjoys his own music 🎶 Closing his eyes wen singing is touching Special talent
Yesss I love him!! and the greatest part he's that he's married to Simi who is an incredible artist too!! Bring her next ! Nigeria you have my heart forever
@Jojo-mc7ku
2 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know they're married That's beautiful
@essayellohemee
Жыл бұрын
Is that true!!! That's such a sweet fact I enjoy both their music so much!
When I am alone, God is my comforter When I am nothing, God is my everything. When I am sad and lonely, God is my song and my joy. When I am weak and helpless, God is my strength. Amen.💕
The violinist and how much Adekunle is enjoying himself! What a masterpiece ❤️
Aunty with the violin really went in!!!
@TheLuluV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼🎻
@kingsleyudom4010
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLuluV You good!!!!
@Boxyandfoxysworld
Жыл бұрын
Wow!!...you mean she really went in!!
@onedia707
20 күн бұрын
You have a new subscriber. Playing the violin as a child opened my eyes up to all music. Much respect to you.@TheLuluV
The violinist solo from 2:35 - 3:03 was a 🔥 moment, the band were 🥶 & AG baby brought the lamba!
@TheLuluV
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🖤🎻🙏🏼
@MOlanitori
2 жыл бұрын
Felt that🔥 Uhhh
@habeebahdawodu
2 жыл бұрын
For realll
@vibesvibes1556
Жыл бұрын
Lulu...you're such an amazing talent
@K3lvin.J
Жыл бұрын
That violin spoke to my soulllll
If he had backup singers on this with some bomb harmonies I think my soul would have left my body 😩😩😩
The lady at the reception desk just chilling throughout
Been saying this for years Adekunle is wining Grammy next. This man is a lyrical genius
This band is 🔥!!! That bass guy been throwing mad bass lines with a very unorthodox right hand position. I love it !
@chrys8478
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 now that you mention it, I see it.
@kofosuonbass
Жыл бұрын
His thumb muting technique was chef’s kiss. Glad you’ve pointed it out. 💯
@Luminogoc
Жыл бұрын
The palm muting is perfect for the ambience of that space. The drummer is doing the same thing.
Appreciation post to Tiny Desk! You guy's are connecting the world through music and it's beautiful🎶 🎵 ❤️
Not gonna lie, I skipped this auto play a couple of time. Now I kick myself for being so ignorant of such good music. Everything about this performance was fantastic. I am a fan. I need to trust NPR more.
@KenyanOtaku
Жыл бұрын
I have also skipped it a couple of times but looks at us...here now...who could have thought? 😅
This is so good! AG Baby can singggggggg! That violinist has my heart. Shout out to the band, they brought life to his singing.
His outfit was on point.
He shut down the Apollo in New York! 🔥🔥 AG Baby litttt🔥
I didn't know who this guy was and now I am a huge fan. This was mad fun to listen to and watch
@sweetiesis
2 жыл бұрын
He's featured on one of NAO'S songs. Love her too.🥰
@sweetiesis
2 жыл бұрын
Antedote
@barrakatadebunmi
2 жыл бұрын
He's Adekunle Gold @adekunlegold you can check him out
@nyfaniloandrianjafy8171
2 жыл бұрын
@@barrakatadebunmi Don't worry, I immediately did check his other works after watching this ;-)
@mmasimi
2 жыл бұрын
I just came back from his concert and it was incredible
That lady on the Violin needs a raise asap!!!
AG baby Gbemidebe!!!! Vocals 😘 Performance 😍 Song choice 🤩 everything is 10/10.
One of the best Afro-beats artists. Authentic high-life sound.
I've been a huge fan of AG Baby since 'Orente' days then his phenomenal transformation occurred! I'm so proud of this young man right here, and I have never been disappointed at his delivery and dexterity musically to this day. AG is specially gifted and good at what he does. Keep up the good work dear, we are proud of you. Nigeria to the world!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤❤❤❤
I would have gone mad had you not sang One Woman 😩 Thank you AG 🔥
I don’t what’s more beautiful 😩 him or his voice 💕
With all due respect, this is in the top tier of NPR Tiny Desk Performances! Wow. New Fan.
@anonymouss1452
Жыл бұрын
Lol
Such a stunning performance. And the 70s Lagos airport vibes. 10/10 AG Baby 🇳🇬🤍🤞🏾
I wish I could like this one more than once. Thank you Tiny desk!
4 years of pitching and a beautiful thing was done here!💫✨
From Orente to Tiny Desk, AG to the world 🌎 🔥
@lucyleshomo
2 жыл бұрын
Orente and Ready are my jams!!!!
@HFCwrites
2 жыл бұрын
From Sade actually
@TeaTimeWithEyek
Жыл бұрын
I wish he performed that!!!
@Nana_efya_bb
3 ай бұрын
Super proud of him ❤
The lady with the violin in the first performance killed it. I loved it!
You know you're cool when there's a guy at your show just sitting around reading the news
@lukmanaliyu7386
2 жыл бұрын
You literally drew my attention to him 😁
Adekunle “ worth your weight in” Gold!
8:55 come on bass player .. He need to score that line in the original, that was the beauty of the instrumental. And that lead guitar are letting the performance down but the singer delivered 🔥 I’m very impressed hearing this live
@ReniasKasuka
2 жыл бұрын
¹¹¹
This is class and musical excellence at it's best. And from an African king . Couldn't be more pleased with this.
He is all in my Spotify playlist! Love his music! I was introduced to this artist when I heard his music at an African wedding.
Appreciation message to Adekunle and Tiny Desk, watching this all the way from SA... Love you AG Baby❤️
I am so happy I found this. One of my favorite artists right now ❤
I told people 10 years ago African music would take over...Ya'll see it...Ayeee Momma Africa again blessing the world
Vibes on vibes! And shoutout to bro reading the newspaper on the side too. That's how I'll be playing AG to my kids whilst they're telling me they love it
@UKLeonie
2 жыл бұрын
Spotted dude like that's me with my book right now 🤣😂🤣
@damiloladavidkehinde2700
2 жыл бұрын
That guy just dey like say he dey on headset😂😂
AG still remain my all time best Afro-pop vocalist 🌙😩
Wow, what a delivery 👌🏽🔥
Too good🤌🏽. The violinist, my God 😭. Loved every second of this
The steady and consistent growth in Adekunle Gold's music is just beautiful to watch. Once again AG baby started and finished work🙌🏽💯 thank you Tiny Desk.
This is pure magic😋😍😍 Adekunle is gooooood😍😍 Great to see African music doing well all over the world.
I like it's because even without backing singers it is superb. Like to record u one day son.
My favorite Nigerian artist. Enjoyed every minute. Thank you Adekunle Gold and Tiny Desk! Good luck with your tour. God Bless...
@Boxyandfoxysworld
Жыл бұрын
Hope you wouldn't drop this same comment on Davido, wizkid or some other Nigeria big musical artist stage performance, cos the word favourite, means just (1)...ONE.
It's the way he interacted with his musicians for me. Great stuff!💯
he is adorable loved him enjoying his own set so much and radiating positive energy😊
His voice sounds better than the studio om❤️❤️❤️😭
I hope one day, I'll perform here, Amen🙏 Love from Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼❤️🔥🔥
Yessss Black Music Month it is. AG baby representing Naija and the Motherland🖤🖤. Amazing stuff 💃🏿💃🏿🔥. Africa🌍 stand up😎
His vocals 🥺🥺🔥 way better live 🇲🇿🇳🇬🌍
This is pristine music… very soothing. Cigar and whiskey vibes.
AG is such a vibe 😎🔥
Adekunle you have a beautiful voice.
BIG FAN Here and thank you tiny desk for showing this incredible talent to the world x
Loving the atmospheric VIBES. The setup is so DOPE!
Tiny desk is a treasure. How nice to wake up and find this. Just beautiful.
AG Baby issa standard! You can't be sleeping on his music! 💯 Periodt.
I'm in love with the violinist. Well done Adekunle Gold and the band.
Everything is so smooth with Adekunle Gold. Love his vibe and his discography 🔥👌🏿 I enjoyed this one effortlessly ❣️
Wait o! No backup singer???didn't even notice on time🤯🤯🤯 This man is Omooooo ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🔥 🔥 🔥
When good music brings tears to my eyes ❤.
Oh yesss! About time for some good afrobeat. Thanks Tiny Desk! 🔥🔥🔥
Gave me Chills and all the feels. A talented group of people, beautiful voice Adekunle Gold
I want to give some props to the creative director and the Set designer! You got it right!
Well done NPR Music! Tiny Desk session is just live music at pure state...
Adekunle Gold is a whole morning vibe!!! Tiny desk magic is real!
Always Gold from Adekunle ✌🏾
Wow!!! Bad boy Deks to the whole wide world,love it for you ,this is steady and amazing Growth 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 beautiful and unique sound ❤️❤️❤️
I love the decor really reflecting the airport as mentioned in the description and on the cover on the wall. You even have passengers waiting for their flight on the other side while reading magazines.
@Key3de
Жыл бұрын
Great eye for detail 👏🏾
You just can’t hate this guy’s energy❤️
this man's energy live was INCREDIBLE
If you're here after the mail say Hi🤚... AG to the freaking worldddd🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
The violinist really love her job waoh she plays with such enthusiasm
Bravo! Such sweet sounds. Drummer is 🔥….
The intro to the first song is beautiful with the violin. Couldn’t help but notice it’s the same progression like burna burna boy’s ’YE’
@user-lb3sy1el1p
2 жыл бұрын
Lie oh 😏 that last progression follows dat of wizkid Ojuelegba
@janetb6413
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-lb3sy1el1p the intro. The chord progression is (M S T L) same as ye. Ojuelegba has a different pattern progression and different beat .
@Damian-rt3rt
2 жыл бұрын
@@janetb6413 the instrumentalists on this performance decided to add that Ye- esque progression. It isn’t so in the original
The chilly vibes from the background art to the chilled guys reading their paper and good music❤️ something different for real....
All of my favs songs ! That was so nice ! Can’t imagine what it would’ve been with back singers 😍
My man from Nigeria keeping that rythmic RB alive,all cunning artisan's at the top of thier game,we in the US miss this groove. As a Black Man from the states I say Thankyou !
The smile on my face when this video popped up☺
Give him his flowers!!!! Bad Boy Deks 💫💫💫
Tiny desk playing with the notifications! How did I miss this?! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The way I was dancing throughout omg 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥
This has to be my absolute favorite tiny desk concert and one of the very best! Forever stan AG baby!
@roselynbenson2235
2 жыл бұрын
Burna Boy's, have you watched that?
@janetb6413
2 жыл бұрын
Same here.. it’s beautiful music
A Nigerian artist that actually sings! Love it!
When you get emotional about the song the minute the instrumentation begins, you know it's going to be some fire....and was! I also didn't know Adekunle lived in Houston! I need to meet him one day. He is so talented! 🙂 The violinist destroyed those strings--such control. Beautifully done--I had about 25 eargasms.
Looove him! Stumbled on his music right here on YT and I’ve been a fan ever since.
*Adekunle Gold blessed us with soulful vibes in this Tiny Desk! His vocals were silky smooth and packed with emotion. Bro had me feeling all the feels. 🥲 The live band brought the perfect accompaniment to let Adekunle's voice shine. You can tell he was really feeling the music and connecting with it on a deep level. This man is talented beyond words. Adekunle Gold represented Nigeria to the fullest with his signature afrobeats style. What an amazing showcase of his artistry in this intimate setting! NPR always coming through, spotlighting phenomenal artists. Adekunle Gold has the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. His positive message came through loud and clear. I'm gonna be replaying this to lift my spirits whenever I need. A real treat for any music lover! Legend in the making right here. 👏🏾*
One of the most beautiful performances I’ve seen The charisma n everything on point
This is like having a full concert in my headset , so pleasing and classic ❤️
Such a beautiful vibe ~~~ to listen to at the at the early Am 💜🖤☮️🥰 i’m floating right now , Positive energy🥁🪘🛢💯💯😎❤️
Seen this man live a couple weeks ago and wow… definitely gave us a magical performance!
Great performance. Drummer crushed Something Different! Nigerian talent post-Kuti finally respected worldwide.