August Greene (Common, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins): NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Feb. 21, 2018 | Abby O'Neill -- August Greene, the collaborative effort of Common, Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, was born at the White House in 2016 during a special Tiny Desk concert. It was during that unprecedented performance that the then-untitled ensemble premiered the powerful "Letter to the Free," an original song for Ava DuVernay's Netflix documentary 13th that eventually won an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.
For the trio's first visit to NPR headquarters, they brought some special guests: vocalists Brandy, Maimouna Youssef and Andra Day. The band performed four tracks from its upcoming self-titled album (out March 9 on Amazon Music), an impromptu freestyle, and Day's Oscar-nominated collaboration with Common, "Stand Up For Something," from the film Marshall. Common described the theme of the Tiny Desk as "Foregrounding Women," alluding to the attendance of Brandy, Day and Youssef, as well as the spiritual presence of Glasper's younger cousin, Loren, who passed just a few days prior.
The past year has been a pivotal time for women, between #MeToo and social and financial equality, and the lyrics to these songs frame women's contemporary frustrations as civil rights issues. That's important in hip-hop, which has long been dogged by an old-line adherence to misogyny, as it lays claim to the world's most popular genre.
In a spontaneous moment midway through Maimouna Youssef's verse on "Practice," the crowd gushed and you could see the joy in her eyes. Then the ebullient pop icon Brandy reprised Sounds Of Blackness' 1991 classic "Optimistic," and the magic held everyone rapt. Andra Day followed up with "Stand Up for Something"; her powerful voice blew the hinges off the doors.
August Greene's latest single, "Black Kennedy," connotes dreams of an African-American dynasty, the kind only a royal family assumes. The stark contrasts of disenfranchisement are highlighted by every wish expressed. Later, in "Let Go," vocalist and August Greene collaborator Samora Pinderhughes sings of overcoming darkness within yourself and finding hope at the bottom of Pandora's box. It's about releasing the demons so the hands can hold the blessings.
August Greene is what happens when talent embraces intention and humility. This edition of the Tiny Desk inspired me, its audience, and the artists behind the stage. We hope it has the same effect on you.
SET LIST
• "Black Kennedy" (feat. Samora Pinderhughes)
• "Practice" (feat. Maimouna Youssef)
• "Optimistic" (feat. Brandy)
• "Stand Up For Something" (feat. Andra Day)
• "Let Go" (feat. Samora Pinderhughes)
MUSICIANS
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, Burniss Travis, Samora Pinderhughes, DJ Dummy, Brandy Norwood, Andra Day, Maimouna Youssef
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, CJ Riculan; Production Assistant: Joshua Bote; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic Жыл бұрын

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  • @RobWill5864
    @RobWill58645 жыл бұрын

    Big shoutout to whoever gave birth to this Tiny Desk Concert idea. So much dope music. Love it!

  • @markwest1157

    @markwest1157

    5 жыл бұрын

    No doubt!

  • @fireyflower6643

    @fireyflower6643

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its fabulous, the breath of diversity is awesome

  • @jeffhebron6579

    @jeffhebron6579

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bob B Boilen

  • @wesleywayne303

    @wesleywayne303

    4 жыл бұрын

    No doubt, highlighting good music of true artisans in any genre... Light shines underground UP!

  • @Adelaide_Mackenzie

    @Adelaide_Mackenzie

    4 жыл бұрын

    for real and I wanna so sing on there too

  • @4u2cre8
    @4u2cre85 жыл бұрын

    "Sometimes bein' a woman is like being black twice."..... Yoooooooo! My soul is SHOOK!

  • @ninianamusic

    @ninianamusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    and still her name appears on last

  • @MrPrincessdlow

    @MrPrincessdlow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Which song is this quoted? I was thoroughly unimpressed with his performance. Too much talking. . .

  • @declane1713

    @declane1713

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maimouna Youssef verse was incredible. I saw her in a small space in Montreal last year. Im shocked she isnt a huge star already. Crazy talent, and clearly knows the right people if shes got Commons number.

  • @deatheclipse123

    @deatheclipse123

    4 жыл бұрын

    chills

  • @anonuniversal364

    @anonuniversal364

    4 жыл бұрын

    12:01

  • @danproposkanovovski
    @danproposkanovovski3 жыл бұрын

    I can't get over how Common is such a sweetheart throughout this session. Putting other people front and center and celebrating them while doing a great job himself. This is just 100% good vibes despite the subject matters.

  • @robertbizzell6576

    @robertbizzell6576

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's the sign of a secure human. Not practiced enough!

  • @4hisglory365

    @4hisglory365

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is why I LOVE COMMON, EVERYTIME. Beautiful energy 💙

  • @dancooper6873

    @dancooper6873

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely this. You can see how genuine he is with it too which is astounding considering what a talent he is himself 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @sigmundfraud7186

    @sigmundfraud7186

    2 жыл бұрын

    so true!

  • @msteacup2337

    @msteacup2337

    2 жыл бұрын

    Common is amazing

  • @kylikjspop
    @kylikjspop Жыл бұрын

    BRANDY is and always has been insanely underrated. She embodies all of the magic, color, technic and vocal style without any of the hype. She IS amazing. Don't sleep.

  • @Mr4DON15
    @Mr4DON155 жыл бұрын

    Commons timing, breath control and delivery is scary. And that's before you even get to the wordplay 😩🙌🏾

  • @josefbarry4621

    @josefbarry4621

    5 жыл бұрын

    I knowwwwwwwwwwwwww🔥

  • @klassicfamily2085

    @klassicfamily2085

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yuo

  • @klassicfamily2085

    @klassicfamily2085

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @BettyAlexandriaPride

    @BettyAlexandriaPride

    5 жыл бұрын

    An art form. Truly.

  • @NJHoopz21

    @NJHoopz21

    5 жыл бұрын

    Top 5 on my list. One of the most underrated rappers of all time

  • @luvleta2759
    @luvleta27595 жыл бұрын

    I've played Mumu Fresh piece like 100 times. There's no words to express how hard she came on that song. She OWNED every bit of that set. Period!! Respect. Salute. Love!!

  • @djackwirr

    @djackwirr

    5 жыл бұрын

    A serious mic goddess!!!!

  • @ericablige9449

    @ericablige9449

    5 жыл бұрын

    So you have watched her NPR session, right?? I still watch it at least 2x a week💜 Dope Sistar⚘

  • @memphotan

    @memphotan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dude I'm trying to pay her rent! Eff she gots skills!

  • @lindettrawallace5045

    @lindettrawallace5045

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yesssssss

  • @DeviousDamion

    @DeviousDamion

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I feel her deep. She’s one powerful lady.

  • @AVG336
    @AVG3362 жыл бұрын

    Robert Glasper ls one of the greatest keyboardist/pianists of all time! That is all

  • @yaazzyy8410

    @yaazzyy8410

    Жыл бұрын

    Facts!! 🤙🏽

  • @Itmbeats

    @Itmbeats

    Жыл бұрын

    I swear I’m sitting here like this guy could play so much and yet he played the least and it was perfect!! Musicianship at it’s finest!!!

  • @1NeoSoulChild

    @1NeoSoulChild

    Жыл бұрын

    NO SERIOUSLY!!!

  • @williamshakespeare9815

    @williamshakespeare9815

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@Itmbeatsits not about playing lick adter lick, you have to be able tonplay for the song

  • @DBTAudio

    @DBTAudio

    3 ай бұрын

    Robert Glasper is a groove master. His melodies could go on for days without any lyrics.

  • @brownandabroad4865
    @brownandabroad48654 жыл бұрын

    brandy needs her own tiny desk. please and thank you.

  • @D_Norland
    @D_Norland4 жыл бұрын

    Common low key dropped the smoothest freestyle of all time

  • @buffyshillings3138

    @buffyshillings3138

    3 жыл бұрын

    HIGH KEY

  • @moonmagicflows

    @moonmagicflows

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIIIIIGGGHHHTT!! Common Legend 4eva❤️🔥

  • @Solenn1

    @Solenn1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Check black thought

  • @dadedon305

    @dadedon305

    2 жыл бұрын

    all his frees be like this soul fire ka ba fawk u meen

  • @MrPrincessdlow

    @MrPrincessdlow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh which part? He kilt the whole set - on and off the clock

  • @lebakamvelase3323
    @lebakamvelase33234 жыл бұрын

    The way Common has advanced in mastering his unique style of rhyming.

  • @mustafahajj

    @mustafahajj

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not an advancement at all. He had that flow all along. Comm chose to do certain things at certain times. If you're ever in Chicago during summertime. Check to see if Comm is performing. He does certain things at home than he wouldn't normally do on record or elsewhere. Check him out in Chi (summer) Free concert. Diverse crowd and safe zone. Nothing to worry about.

  • @grapograc

    @grapograc

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mustafahajj I would love to hear about what you mean as far as him doing things at home he wouldn't do otherwise? I've been a huge fan since resurrection, he's such a massively overlooked artist, it's criminal.

  • @mustafahajj

    @mustafahajj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@grapograc Common's lyrical approach while performing @Chicago are different. He attacks the mic differently than he does elsewhere. These concerts are usually free of charge with no record label promotion or forcing Common to perform radio hits only. Totally different vibe.

  • @erminization

    @erminization

    4 жыл бұрын

    Been checking for him since Resurrection. He is an emcee par excellence. Would love to check out one of those Chicago shows thatyou mentioned.

  • @mustafahajj

    @mustafahajj

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@erminization Excellent Chicago performances. Great location. Near lots of city ambience. Less than 2miles from The loop (downtown). If you're ever in the Chicagoland area during late summer check him out if he have something going on.

  • @claryharley4849
    @claryharley48493 жыл бұрын

    Common sense , vocabulary no cussing just straight expressing thoughts, Intelligent Hip Hop, The assemble of these artist's is just very enlightening. It's a BEAUTIFUL RIDE BROTHERS and SISTERS. Peace and Love

  • @mykv4792
    @mykv47922 жыл бұрын

    Man Common is a dying breed of real Hip hop! Just freestyled out of no where lol

  • @BlissDelight69
    @BlissDelight696 жыл бұрын

    "Sometimes being a women is like being black twice. I gotta scream 'fire' instead of 'rape' and you tell me to act nice." Maimouna Youssef dropped a bomb hard.

  • @byssbiscit7578

    @byssbiscit7578

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry too hear that.

  • @elmortobeats5919

    @elmortobeats5919

    5 жыл бұрын

    Beonce sayed you run the world!... I guess that makes her a liar 😒

  • @takaricita1170

    @takaricita1170

    5 жыл бұрын

    "being a black woman" and yes. looking at my baby girl its eye opening trying to see the world thru her lense

  • @commentcomments1777

    @commentcomments1777

    5 жыл бұрын

    LISTEN!!!!! I am at my desk trying not to scream. YYYEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!

  • @rodtrues1

    @rodtrues1

    5 жыл бұрын

    We are with ya, the world seems cold, but,we are here,,,,,and real men appreciate you, we must stay fit for this ongoing struggle ,it seems, BUT, we will,,,,,,,, and releasing that energy in a scream or whatever is great and needed sometimes,,,,

  • @gizatsby
    @gizatsby6 жыл бұрын

    "Black Kennedy" 2:24 "Practice" 8:39 "Optimistic" 16:36 "Stand Up for Something" 25:53 "Let Go" 30:56

  • @arxvtheplug4640

    @arxvtheplug4640

    6 жыл бұрын

    👑

  • @blanquis1824

    @blanquis1824

    6 жыл бұрын

    Leonardo Cisija thanks

  • @terrencesimmons6651

    @terrencesimmons6651

    6 жыл бұрын

    Leonardo Cisija thank you for putting up the time stamps

  • @staubsaugernase

    @staubsaugernase

    6 жыл бұрын

    na that was great! beautiful tiny desk concert. and to be honest i like all of them. even if samora's voice is not the voice you expected first, it's really cool and fits into the group. looking forward for some new stuff.

  • @KeirChapple

    @KeirChapple

    6 жыл бұрын

    You are the real mvp

  • @kingfreezy52
    @kingfreezy523 жыл бұрын

    He shouted out the security guard. We must protect Common

  • @allanvidebk3983
    @allanvidebk39833 жыл бұрын

    The way Karriem Riggins comes in with the Dilla beat at 2:32 without blinking just gets me every time.

  • @elnuffio
    @elnuffio4 жыл бұрын

    Brandy's genuine delight when Common starts freestyling is just a joy to watch. This set is such a blessing.

  • @hyda-jameshill1035
    @hyda-jameshill10356 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I wish I worked at NPR just to witness moments like this

  • @joshuacleveland2329

    @joshuacleveland2329

    4 ай бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing

  • @IllmaticBK27
    @IllmaticBK27Ай бұрын

    I can never get enough of this Tiny Desk. The August Greene album stands among my favorite albums of the past decade and this Tiny Desk performance is still in my top 5!

  • @PatriceButler49
    @PatriceButler492 жыл бұрын

    Brandys voice still gives me chills

  • @WestfieldsBassnasty
    @WestfieldsBassnasty4 жыл бұрын

    I wasn’t ready for Mumu fresh to come in on her verse like that

  • @darinmcgee6054

    @darinmcgee6054

    4 жыл бұрын

    We need common to remix Practice with Mumu fresh honestly

  • @Kornysrt4

    @Kornysrt4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Boy, she caught me off guard!

  • @tonywiggs1139

    @tonywiggs1139

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely thought she was gonna stand and be a back up singer ...came thru with straight fiyah!!

  • @KeystoneNupe

    @KeystoneNupe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shes next level

  • @donnellm346

    @donnellm346

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darinmcgee6054 so facts. She bodied that verse

  • @internetathi
    @internetathi5 жыл бұрын

    This NPR introduced me to the work of Maimouna Youssef, Samora Pinderhughes and a whole range of other powerful artists related to their music. Man, this was so necessary for the culture.

  • @1passagli

    @1passagli

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @emmanuelgordon2641

    @emmanuelgordon2641

    5 жыл бұрын

    Word

  • @soystef

    @soystef

    5 жыл бұрын

    respect

  • @BettyAlexandriaPride

    @BettyAlexandriaPride

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've discovered sooooo many amazing musicians in addition to my old favorites.

  • @erminization

    @erminization

    5 жыл бұрын

    Why in the world isnt this everywhere?

  • @Mall-1230
    @Mall-12304 жыл бұрын

    Brandy sound like butter on that joint!

  • @rustyshield

    @rustyshield

    3 жыл бұрын

    she improved her craft so much since the 90's. Follower her on IG and you can see her growth year after year. Love her voice...

  • @garybush5471
    @garybush54712 жыл бұрын

    Common is amazing! Flow, freestyle off the dome! the band dope! Brandy is absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤ Mumu Fresh dope af!! Andra Day dope af too!!! This tiny desk was perfect

  • @jtrapp9634
    @jtrapp96346 жыл бұрын

    Maimouna Youssef's verse stole the show!

  • @majormoody

    @majormoody

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah my ears shot right up, had to stop everything I was doing and just listen.

  • @victoriaappiagei1482

    @victoriaappiagei1482

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dope music awesome Cool good Listen black culture love hip-hop classic soul classic best ever

  • @mrsophistifated1

    @mrsophistifated1

    5 жыл бұрын

    And she fine

  • @dominikelser7847

    @dominikelser7847

    5 жыл бұрын

    You've probably seen it, but she came out with her own Tiny Desk concert: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6qGm5pxoaa2mc4.html

  • @adamjohnson5307

    @adamjohnson5307

    5 жыл бұрын

    I get chills on her verse every time I watch this. Every damn time.

  • @archiemilan
    @archiemilan6 жыл бұрын

    Maimouna Youssef Snapped!! She gained a new fan.

  • @b.l.1414
    @b.l.14144 жыл бұрын

    Brandy's track was absolutely uplifting.

  • @marcie101080
    @marcie1010804 жыл бұрын

    I want Brandy to come back and do her hits

  • @kenrivers9757

    @kenrivers9757

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts..she has more than common...

  • @reginasmith6276

    @reginasmith6276

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes she needs a tiny desk too ah?

  • @msteacup2337

    @msteacup2337

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!

  • @huckleberries1916
    @huckleberries19166 жыл бұрын

    The crowd singing softly "its a beautiful riiide...iiide..." gave me chills❤

  • @lordbuddhamonk5702

    @lordbuddhamonk5702

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @preciousdube8290
    @preciousdube82905 жыл бұрын

    This is where I found Mumu Fresh and fell inlove .

  • @Rumraisin968
    @Rumraisin9682 жыл бұрын

    Brandys Vocals just different!! 🔥

  • @EaglesOnPogoSticks
    @EaglesOnPogoSticks2 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop watching Common's reaction to Maimouna Youssef - she absolutely killed it.🔥

  • @Themrfiddy
    @Themrfiddy6 жыл бұрын

    Maimouna Youssef my goodness, Can rap, can sing, pretty, what else

  • @vj5160

    @vj5160

    6 жыл бұрын

    boobs

  • @jcross52583

    @jcross52583

    6 жыл бұрын

    She could probably cook too. #soulfood

  • @teabells

    @teabells

    6 жыл бұрын

    She killed that thing!!

  • @jovialvibes5962

    @jovialvibes5962

    6 жыл бұрын

    yall did not even listen to wtf Common had to say in the beginning lol

  • @victoriaappiagei1482

    @victoriaappiagei1482

    6 жыл бұрын

    Music black culture soul neo and hip-hop

  • @kenrivers9757
    @kenrivers97575 жыл бұрын

    Ok im smiled soo hard i hurt my face when brandy came out😍😍😍😍😍😍 she looks sooo happy and radiant😊😊😊😊😊 love her mature voice...soo clear and perfect😊😊

  • @owethu1553
    @owethu15534 жыл бұрын

    Im dumbfounded how Common managed to freestyle so long Im shook with his whole performance

  • @hattorihanzo8707

    @hattorihanzo8707

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think it's freestyle

  • @garybush5471

    @garybush5471

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hattorihanzo8707 yeah that was definitely off the top

  • @irenedorsey6564
    @irenedorsey65644 жыл бұрын

    My whole face stayed scrunched the 5x I watched Mumu Fresh. Giving me life. 🔥

  • @sicariiavantgarde1873

    @sicariiavantgarde1873

    4 жыл бұрын

    FACTS

  • @tjwilliams4779
    @tjwilliams47795 жыл бұрын

    Mu Mu’s verse was golden

  • @dachopup8495

    @dachopup8495

    5 жыл бұрын

    FLAWLESS VERSE

  • @asomer7371
    @asomer73716 жыл бұрын

    Black womanhood at 11:25. She sends chills up my spine. I am honored to be black woman because of sisters like her.

  • @Monickyey09

    @Monickyey09

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aundrey Somerville I just saw Maimouna's Tiny Desk Concert on NPR's site. She totally slayed it. Glad she is getting the recognition due to her.

  • @unkinkmesuites1031

    @unkinkmesuites1031

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Aundrey... I promise you I thought about you when I saw her npr tiny desk (way before this one) 💖

  • @jemalwright3414
    @jemalwright34144 жыл бұрын

    BLACK KENNEDY is straight FIRE!!! The group is something special...wow! ITS A BEAUTIFUL RIIIIDE!

  • @dpidesign3266
    @dpidesign32664 жыл бұрын

    The way Common bust out with the freestyle. Amazing. You don't get no better than that now a days with rap. He still love "H.E.R."

  • @mtmbuilder

    @mtmbuilder

    Жыл бұрын

    "What I loved most she had so much soul , She was old school and I was shorty"....

  • @jadenspare

    @jadenspare

    Жыл бұрын

    When Common started freestyling I was like “I don’t remember this part of the song” and then I realised 😭😭 He too fye dawg

  • @cisselove

    @cisselove

    10 ай бұрын

    @@mtmbuilder "Never knew throughout my life she would be there for me"

  • @Alexandre_LISBOA772
    @Alexandre_LISBOA7725 жыл бұрын

    Samora with Maimouna Youssef was incredible

  • @ladynue1
    @ladynue15 жыл бұрын

    Brandy killed it with Optimistic!

  • @km_6181
    @km_61813 жыл бұрын

    Brandy’s energy 😍❤️

  • @gleventhal
    @gleventhal3 жыл бұрын

    Brandy just emanates good vibes, I love those high cheekbones and her kind, cheerful spirit. Where's that beautiful flute player? I think she's the sister of the backup vocal dude. She is really beautiful and soulful too, I liked her in the Whitehouse performance. You're all brilliant performers, keep it up!

  • @LeandroBordakevich

    @LeandroBordakevich

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed friend, she is Elena Pinderhuges, sister of Samora Pinderhuges. They are both very closely related to Christian Scott atunde Adjuah, they often play with him at his concerts

  • @jimmymack5688
    @jimmymack56886 жыл бұрын

    This August Greene album is a gift to humanity.

  • @TRob-Sea

    @TRob-Sea

    5 жыл бұрын

    It really is....

  • @GoodxJ

    @GoodxJ

    5 жыл бұрын

    So goood!!!!!! I love it.

  • @blkexcellence6183

    @blkexcellence6183

    4 жыл бұрын

    Truth

  • @shaadibaby

    @shaadibaby

    4 жыл бұрын

    Such a slept on album. Classic!! 🙌🏾

  • @ei8htbernal
    @ei8htbernal5 жыл бұрын

    "I'm really nervous" Literally kills it

  • @champoreloaded6019
    @champoreloaded60192 жыл бұрын

    Every Friday I sit back with a cold drink and watch this. This is an incredible collaboration. Never gets old. Salute!

  • @davidmcleod1098
    @davidmcleod10984 жыл бұрын

    I have no words. As a Black man, I am struggling with what I'm feeling right now. Maybe hope? Definitely pride. It's amazing how they can fit so many internally beautiful people behind such a tiny desk.

  • @lindabolongo
    @lindabolongo5 жыл бұрын

    Black kennedy is such an emotional flow. Its a beautiful song

  • @erminization

    @erminization

    5 жыл бұрын

    Best song of all of them. Common can rap!!

  • @rodtrin1

    @rodtrin1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, the chords are mad smooth. Listened to that one twice.

  • @dkbeard3810

    @dkbeard3810

    3 жыл бұрын

    WHAT a groove! The album version doesn't quite capture the essence of this version.

  • @winterwarden

    @winterwarden

    3 жыл бұрын

    word, and the cat singing the hook is too precious haha

  • @anthonyweaver5501

    @anthonyweaver5501

    3 жыл бұрын

    WE ARE BLACK KENNEDY'S

  • @MarkBailey1972
    @MarkBailey19725 жыл бұрын

    Ok now it's time for Brandy to do a Tiny Desk concert.

  • @PeaceBeStill-

    @PeaceBeStill-

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @Ayo.Ajisafe

    @Ayo.Ajisafe

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤞🏾🤞🏾

  • @ElBrown2411

    @ElBrown2411

    3 жыл бұрын

    Her voice is amazing

  • @Cordog1111
    @Cordog11114 жыл бұрын

    Commons freestyle- 10/10-wow. That’s talent!!!

  • @HardenTheGift

    @HardenTheGift

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yooo! Cory! Whussup money!

  • @Cordog1111

    @Cordog1111

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yo!!!!! What you doing on here-we think alike bro 😁

  • @trailjunkie78
    @trailjunkie783 жыл бұрын

    Common is one of the dopest emcees of all time! His lyrics are always so powerful & educational, and his freestyle is forever on point! 👏👏👏

  • @dozieagada1347
    @dozieagada13475 жыл бұрын

    I love people that can coexist. Individual artist that can work together

  • @eqfs9455

    @eqfs9455

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ego to the side, it’s beautiful.

  • @charliemoon6209
    @charliemoon62095 жыл бұрын

    Yooo Mamouina chick....freaking blew up the spot!!!! The whole body language was just hip hop swag sexylicious.....yea that's how it felt

  • @ChillBuddies
    @ChillBuddies2 жыл бұрын

    I don`t know how often I have watched this in the last 3 years..🙏❤

  • @WorldsNo1MusicVibe
    @WorldsNo1MusicVibe4 жыл бұрын

    Ridin' thru the city with the top dwn, we ain't got no ceiling to our thoughts now, it's a beautiful ri-ii-iiide...that hook got me shook! Love my man's rhythm and vocal flow.

  • @SRXT09

    @SRXT09

    4 жыл бұрын

    yep it's a beautiful wiiiiide

  • @johnnystob4037
    @johnnystob40376 жыл бұрын

    I love Common's voice so much. So much power and confidence.

  • @cjgameon264
    @cjgameon2646 жыл бұрын

    Common is a Hip Hop gift!!!! That freestyle was amazing!!!!

  • @letmecomentalready

    @letmecomentalready

    5 жыл бұрын

    that was unreal

  • @4508f

    @4508f

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah he did that..WOW

  • @SC2point0
    @SC2point04 жыл бұрын

    11:39 Common looking like 😍 at Mumu while she spittin' flames.

  • @sallygallagher7776
    @sallygallagher77763 жыл бұрын

    I get goosebumps every time I hear Maimouna Youssef sing.

  • @sallber
    @sallber5 жыл бұрын

    Brandy is brilliant. Period. And she is so beautiful. Her smile and happiness is just amazing.

  • @MsDior666

    @MsDior666

    3 жыл бұрын

    PERIODTTTTT!!!!!!!

  • @themepodcast7898

    @themepodcast7898

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. She walked in and like a ray of sunlight and joy swept through the whole room!

  • @eetudalton4916

    @eetudalton4916

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was from this day ii fell in love with her.. Wish ii could find myself such a partner, someone who understands the joy and beauty of music 😢

  • @annajazzsinger
    @annajazzsinger5 жыл бұрын

    Can't get enough of Optimistic. ..Brandy is just so lovely and transmits so much joy! The freestyle was amazing too. No words.

  • @jremy4u

    @jremy4u

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @RyanAllenGoff

    @RyanAllenGoff

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep! I just said the same thing. What a blessing to hear that song. I literally am playing it right now for probably the 11th time in a row. The world needs more of it. Band is so talented.. Brandy has always been on her own level. Truly anointed. This is great great music. 💙🕶

  • @MarkBates566
    @MarkBates5665 ай бұрын

    Just keep coming back to this , Brandy is just magical. She is a light in a dark dark world

  • @spha-m
    @spha-m2 жыл бұрын

    I'm still here in 2022 and it's a beautiful riiiiiiide❤

  • @chenron5863

    @chenron5863

    2 жыл бұрын

    Likewise😍

  • @marclewis102

    @marclewis102

    26 күн бұрын

    2024?

  • @adamjohnson5307
    @adamjohnson53075 жыл бұрын

    Brandy’s low register is on point 👌🏾

  • @arxvtheplug4640
    @arxvtheplug46406 жыл бұрын

    damn that was a real freestyle, rare to see those these days. Common is definitely in GOAT category

  • @cyberschn1tzel997

    @cyberschn1tzel997

    6 жыл бұрын

    ARXV The Plug freestyle?

  • @arxvtheplug4640

    @arxvtheplug4640

    6 жыл бұрын

    @ 21:20

  • @user-gi6ly6dr1f

    @user-gi6ly6dr1f

    6 жыл бұрын

    oh shit its the time plug

  • @Famedkevin

    @Famedkevin

    6 жыл бұрын

    He is definitely underrated. Be and Resurrection alone are two of the top Hip Hop albums of all time. Hopefully NPR keeps bringing Hip Hop/Soul acts on here.

  • @TheKondinho

    @TheKondinho

    6 жыл бұрын

    common, mos def and lupe are literally the freestyle heavyweights

  • @tipsybass7060
    @tipsybass70602 жыл бұрын

    i just love Common, his raps are so intelligent, fierce, and true.

  • @msteacup2337
    @msteacup23372 жыл бұрын

    I love Common for having Brandy on his Tiny Desk! She is amazing

  • @davidlacaro9559
    @davidlacaro95596 жыл бұрын

    KARRIEM RIGGINS!...so underrated!!!

  • @shamarr7459
    @shamarr74595 жыл бұрын

    I feel like Common got the answers to life most difficult questions

  • @kgopolomenu4313
    @kgopolomenu43133 жыл бұрын

    Dear Tiny desk...South Africa loves u

  • @paulobraga2753
    @paulobraga27532 жыл бұрын

    Brandy, smile in your voice. Beautiful.

  • @alexander61516
    @alexander615165 жыл бұрын

    Head to the sky free style .. What, Almost 50? Common still sick.

  • @adamjohnson5307
    @adamjohnson53076 жыл бұрын

    Mu mu fresh gave me chills yo. First TDC where the audience cheered mid song. 👌🏾

  • @vividkiks

    @vividkiks

    6 жыл бұрын

    Adam Johnson even Common was vibing with her.

  • @Stpthehate
    @Stpthehate3 жыл бұрын

    Brandi your vocals will never get old♡♡♡

  • @stephaniegordon247
    @stephaniegordon247 Жыл бұрын

    Brandy is a vocal beast ❤❤❤❤

  • @NoGrip
    @NoGrip6 жыл бұрын

    Such a cool guy, always has been. You can't buy his aura and experience

  • @NoGrip

    @NoGrip

    6 жыл бұрын

    The women were fantastic

  • @shivzzi

    @shivzzi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Common should become a public speaker of some sort when he stops rapping. There's just something about his personality man.

  • @pagea5288

    @pagea5288

    6 жыл бұрын

    that's that pisces aura and swag. mesmerizing; nothing like it!! lol

  • @capkom

    @capkom

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thats exactly what he's doing.

  • @milkshakeflake

    @milkshakeflake

    6 жыл бұрын

    No Grip authenticity at its fullest potential...

  • @246522ba
    @246522ba6 жыл бұрын

    Brandy is so gorgeous!! I have watched this like every day at work but forgot to like it!

  • @jremy4u

    @jremy4u

    5 жыл бұрын

    Gayle Williams me to i was on the greyhound bus when it was filmed in Jackson ms that day coming from Austin Texas

  • @jieuneekim
    @jieuneekim4 жыл бұрын

    Look Out! Maimouna rapping is crazy! Love Common clapping at 13:25.

  • @CosmicJournee
    @CosmicJournee25 күн бұрын

    The fact that Brandy still doesn’t have her own tiny desk is crazy!! I come back here for her so much! Love her version of Optimistic! 😍✨

  • @mikeprzyszlak5242
    @mikeprzyszlak52424 жыл бұрын

    Andra Day's voice just penetrates your soul. God Damn!

  • @devonavant3497
    @devonavant34975 жыл бұрын

    We just gonna act like Common ain't drop one of the best top of the dome freestyles tho?? He makes it look too easy!

  • @Amineemeen

    @Amineemeen

    5 жыл бұрын

    that was crazy

  • @Knuddelbar90

    @Knuddelbar90

    5 жыл бұрын

    from min 21:00 crazy good

  • @andreasbergendahl935

    @andreasbergendahl935

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agree! That was something

  • @bennymartin607

    @bennymartin607

    5 жыл бұрын

    Common easily top 5

  • @SonofGalahad

    @SonofGalahad

    5 жыл бұрын

    That one stunned me for certain.

  • @ImsoKee
    @ImsoKee4 жыл бұрын

    yes!!!!! MAKE THIS ENTIRE PERFORMANCE INTO AN ALBUM

  • @voiceofconscious7268
    @voiceofconscious72684 жыл бұрын

    Finally a full performance where nobody feels like they have to hide behind their shades... just sincerity. Thank you August Greene

  • @blakberi
    @blakberi6 жыл бұрын

    I love Common's rhymes and his whole demeanor and presence is wonderful to witness. But on 'Practice' Maimouna Youssef's rhyme @11:24 made me cry. What a soulful track

  • @kdubb20

    @kdubb20

    4 жыл бұрын

    Powerful!!!

  • @ozlemguler4324

    @ozlemguler4324

    Жыл бұрын

    I fell back in my seat at that point and just about lost it.

  • @emanx222
    @emanx2226 жыл бұрын

    Why are people hating on Samora??? Honestly I actually enjoy hearing his light voice and simple delivery on these songs 😊

  • @IkeTurnerDickHair

    @IkeTurnerDickHair

    5 жыл бұрын

    HOOK GENIUS

  • @jaypzl

    @jaypzl

    5 жыл бұрын

    at first I wasn't sure if i liked it, but there's a vulnerability in his voice that I appreciated. Something about it just goes with the tone of their music...

  • @plookie9

    @plookie9

    5 жыл бұрын

    I haven't heard anybody talking about Samora, but honestly this Samora Pindehuges will be a huge music producer. You can see it coming.... I like him and his approach and deliverance in music of today!

  • @TeKeyaKrystal

    @TeKeyaKrystal

    5 жыл бұрын

    stop considering everything "hating" . people have the right to not be a fan of something/someone

  • @k.p.bolden7329

    @k.p.bolden7329

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brutha, I see posts showin' Samora love because his voice is perfect for hip hop vocals...

  • @jaymiekay9126
    @jaymiekay91263 жыл бұрын

    So we're all just gonna pretend like Andra Day didn't step on the scene like a queen and DE-LI-VER

  • @joshuacleveland2329

    @joshuacleveland2329

    4 ай бұрын

    She’s outstanding

  • @andrewcrippsvo
    @andrewcrippsvo Жыл бұрын

    On the 1000th listen of this, i've realised this album is probably one of the best works of art in modern times.

  • @andrewcrippsvo

    @andrewcrippsvo

    Жыл бұрын

    Tiny Desk is a 10/10 too***

  • @aminapatterson4562
    @aminapatterson45626 жыл бұрын

    Practice... brought tears to my eyes. Perfect composition. Perfect colab. "Sometimes being a woman is like being black twice👏"

  • @brandonallen5008

    @brandonallen5008

    6 жыл бұрын

    Amina Patterson That line was cold! I got chills!

  • @elmortobeats5919

    @elmortobeats5919

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@brandonallen5008 it was more cringy...

  • @sensibleetmobileavecfelden7433

    @sensibleetmobileavecfelden7433

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same...She's so talented, incredible voice and energy, and such intelligent lyrics ! Feels really good to hear real stuff being said by a woman in Hip-Hop.. Long life to her and her music !!!!

  • @elmortobeats5919

    @elmortobeats5919

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Japan Living I am honored to be compared to the biggest and badest meme emperor ever!

  • @fvrs3411

    @fvrs3411

    5 жыл бұрын

    Victimhood is everything what’s wrong with America. Going into life with that mindset is a setup for failure.

  • @czrfg2
    @czrfg25 жыл бұрын

    Is Common a prodigy? He is Brilliant.

  • @cyndih8680

    @cyndih8680

    4 жыл бұрын

    We all are descendants from the true Son of the Most High sis 💕✨

  • @shaunmc013

    @shaunmc013

    2 жыл бұрын

    We all are - it’s in us naturally, we just have utilize it correctly…

  • @IgorSaprykin
    @IgorSaprykin3 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming here over the last few years to listen to Maimouna again.

  • @Ayo.Ajisafe
    @Ayo.Ajisafe4 жыл бұрын

    Brandy having so much fun. Came out so humble.

  • @jlgmail1580
    @jlgmail15806 жыл бұрын

    Common and Glasper = perfect combo

  • @victoriaappiagei1482

    @victoriaappiagei1482

    5 жыл бұрын

    good music black culture dope best ever real hip-hop jazz betting dad hip-hop and jazz

  • @questmotion
    @questmotion6 жыл бұрын

    Brandy needs to be a permanent member of the group imho, she just completes them perfectly ... Kudos to Common for creating this group, his flows are just as good if not better than ever and his lyrics are full of wisdom and positivity, I wish them a long successful career ! !

  • @rhapsodicchimera9768

    @rhapsodicchimera9768

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @iamlovecollective7223

    @iamlovecollective7223

    4 жыл бұрын

    What a rush seeing Brandy, wow this one hit me in the peace, love and heart feels...💜

  • @eetudalton4916

    @eetudalton4916

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ii just can't get over how beautiful that Brandy song with Common is.. The freestyle finishes me off ❤️😭

  • @Macky20z
    @Macky20z4 жыл бұрын

    Nothing but good vibes in this concert. Black is beautiful.

  • @tonywiggs1139
    @tonywiggs11393 жыл бұрын

    This whole thing was an Entire experience....WOW!! Shout out to Common Sense and August Greene....the females absolutely Murdered this whole set!!

  • @skuezjunior4313

    @skuezjunior4313

    5 ай бұрын

    Mumu fresh

  • @lebogangpanyane2576
    @lebogangpanyane25766 жыл бұрын

    Oz my life I was never ready for Maimouna Youssef😱. She has acquired a new fan in me

  • @EricG-bv2ui

    @EricG-bv2ui

    6 жыл бұрын

    same here. I had to pause after Practice to go find out more about her.

  • @lebogangpanyane2576

    @lebogangpanyane2576

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eric G it saddened me to find out she's been around for so long in the industry without the exposure she deserves

  • @EricG-bv2ui

    @EricG-bv2ui

    6 жыл бұрын

    I know. I just started following her on IG and DJ Jazzy Jeff posted he told people years ago that Maimouna Youssef was the truth. It sucks that she hasn't gotten the maximum exposure she deserves. Even though we are late I'm happy her tiny desk performance has garnered her new fans. Hope she keeps getting more play. Can't wait to hear more from Vintage Babies album.

  • @Nasute

    @Nasute

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes. The industry struggles to put real talent. She has more talent than most out there. She probably wanted to retain her musical autonomy and not conform to what the industry tends to do to some women.

  • @katinawitherspoon2888

    @katinawitherspoon2888

    6 жыл бұрын

    Vintage Babies are amazing ----

  • @EricG-bv2ui
    @EricG-bv2ui6 жыл бұрын

    I 100% agree with Brandy. Common top 5. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @timkerriholloway1256
    @timkerriholloway12562 жыл бұрын

    My Favorite TINY DESK Ever!!! Rob G., Common, Brandy, etc....WHAT????

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