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Let's not forget this guy is still only 21, wise well beyond his years. Doing the UK proud.

@Michelle-me7og

4 жыл бұрын

WHAT?! 21!!

@dominiqueglover4978

4 жыл бұрын

@@Michelle-me7og yeah he's super young

@deeztac

4 жыл бұрын

Mich Elle ye born in 98

@bainsy2566

4 жыл бұрын

22 birthday was recent ish

@lukassandin5773

4 жыл бұрын

Bainsy nah it wasn’t

Dave doing Burnas vocals is actually TOO STRONG!

@jackthesmith343

4 жыл бұрын

That's a joke right?

@guerschom5000

4 жыл бұрын

He can’t sing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@tbone1uumo401

4 жыл бұрын

Baller Lyfe 😅😅actually he can But I feel like Burma did those vocals better though

@geimzz

4 жыл бұрын

Baller Lyfe He used to be way worse, he's ok now

@nlex9672

3 жыл бұрын

Baller Lyfe he can sing.

It's mad that some people now know Dave from Top Boy before they discovered his music career.

@mushy4417

4 жыл бұрын

MCM_333 shut up

@caleywhite680

4 жыл бұрын

mushy guessing that’s u 😂😂

@seanc1094

4 жыл бұрын

Whole reason I Clicked tho sooooooo..Good Promo on his Part 😂

@marxman300

4 жыл бұрын

@@caleywhite680 innit 🤣😂

@juniorsua4655

4 жыл бұрын

Literally me

the black queen singing is absolutely phenomenal , bravo

@CoreyWBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Can't lie, thought she ruined the songs.

@mrvignette

3 жыл бұрын

Corey Baker yikes , opinions are subjective but she was snapping

@gonzomason1490

3 жыл бұрын

She's better than Dave

@shoppinmadnesz22

3 жыл бұрын

@@CoreyWBaker nah she was good. she was on pitch every step of the way and both their voices are smooth and go well together. Dave's voice fell flat a few times, but he was good too. he seemed kind of nervous though, so that might be why

@yvette843

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯

When Dave said "Right now, right now, right now OoooOOOoooOooO" I felt that

@ahsan_ccu

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Venables 2x

@ese9010

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@tam2510

4 жыл бұрын

I’m screaming byeeeeee😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@tobi7559

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Venables same

@applepearhero

4 жыл бұрын

Jordan Venables mans taken singing lessons for sure

Nah whoever got DAVE NPR YOU RECEIVE ALL THE RATINGS FROM THE 🇬🇧

@ephascus8974

4 жыл бұрын

paradise.vibess fr

@hithereitsbloop3003

4 жыл бұрын

paradise.vibess for realllll

@nodm133

4 жыл бұрын

TRUST

@mickss1001

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@ItsAvos

4 жыл бұрын

Seen this on 999 likes and knew what had to be done🤷🏽‍♂️

Hearing “Black” in this setting is honestly like a dream come true. One of the most powerful tracks I’ve ever come across, and the fact that he killed this performance makes listening to it so much better.

@benhough8893

4 жыл бұрын

Brits 2020 topped it

@JB-oj7bq

3 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly agree. Black is an incredibly powerful song and when I first heard it, it was earth shattering and made me quite emotional. Easily the best song I've heard in the last decade, maybe two purely based on just how piercing and relevant the lyrics are

@DerrickDBerry

Жыл бұрын

First time hearing this. WoW

@stevinc80

Жыл бұрын

Liked your own comment, cringe+ratio

Dave got me clapping after every song to my computer screen

@payman4747

4 жыл бұрын

been doing the same thing fam!

@prariespring

4 жыл бұрын

omg me too hahahaha

@CrazyFai

4 жыл бұрын

Same!

@mimilion6072

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe.. Yes !!! Stormzy does that to me too....

@sheldonalvares4616

Жыл бұрын

BRUH LITERALLY

That was unexpected

@afterthisctockets

4 жыл бұрын

F o r r e a l

@ephascus8974

4 жыл бұрын

kai lacey ikr

@anthonysalazar1127

4 жыл бұрын

Unexpected but a pleasure and the same time.

@beedebawng2556

4 жыл бұрын

What was?

@joshveasey2620

4 жыл бұрын

no it WASNT

DAILY OFFENDER, CRAZY EASTENDER

@experiment734

4 жыл бұрын

Will Daulphin toppppp boyyyyyy

@Sui_Generis0

4 жыл бұрын

J hus lyric

@Sui_Generis0

4 жыл бұрын

@Luke Cabrera he hasn't released it yet

@cheech4348

4 жыл бұрын

@Luke Cabrera j hus - reckless reckless

@LibraSkyyy

4 жыл бұрын

Dave did credit J Hus for that lyric in a tweet but he did deliver it perfectly

“Black is being guilty until proving that you’re innocent”

Black is a whole song Jesus they need to play this everywhere quick history in 5 mins

@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543

4 жыл бұрын

All FACTS. I had to take a minute to process each bar in that song. Genius!!!

@saraha9382

4 жыл бұрын

Yessss! Love the song😍😍😍

@shawnharden7558

4 жыл бұрын

My God!

@iniobot

3 жыл бұрын

So talented

Fire. We need a Kano tiny desk. Hoodies all summer is a masterpiece.

@jordanalfie5197

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Fordham yes!

@manifestitbby1004

4 жыл бұрын

Omg that would be perfect

@justinxavier2395

4 жыл бұрын

THIS

@iHoxtonHero

4 жыл бұрын

100%

@kombe971

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Fordham 100%

The band is perfect, they don’t over do anything and still sounds like the recorded versions

@kenenna_1011

4 жыл бұрын

Manny Hedges especially for hangman

@hamptons2945

4 жыл бұрын

they were good but tbh i felt like they drowned the vocals, could have been slightly more low key or maybe not their fault could be the sound guy

@nick260682

4 жыл бұрын

Manny Hedges The guitar player on Black is terrible, he adds nothing useful, but he’s turned up loud enough to hear him squeaking up and down the strings and affecting the sound of the song. It’s irritating, better to just not bother

@silverhill1014

2 жыл бұрын

theres not much racial diversity unfortunately though. Hopefully npr can be more inclusive in the future

@jamesMdlk

2 жыл бұрын

@@silverhill1014 i know you’re trying to be a wind up, but it’s the artists own band🤦‍♂️

This concert should be on a skincare comercial still. The routine needs to be shared

@userunaemu

4 жыл бұрын

You're seeing make-up on them, just like everyone else who goes on camera.

@otisfb3530

3 жыл бұрын

@@userunaemu nah it’s them good genes. Cocoa butter in the UK

This man blows my mind, he's SO good

everyone looks so moisturized and glowing

@mightguy123456

4 жыл бұрын

Sophia Reinheimer coco butter kisses

@parlay-music

4 жыл бұрын

Weird comment but ok

@Sophiaroxursox331

4 жыл бұрын

@@parlay-music ?¿¿ how? they just look so healthy and like they're living their best life thrivingg

@diamondkaz

4 жыл бұрын

🤣 so true

@areyouskunked4534

4 жыл бұрын

Noo cap

Never heard of this artist, but I like his musicality. Never seen a person rap while playing the keys. Like Anderson Paak rapping while playing drums.

@xCallumH22

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely recommend watching the video of him performing panic attack live! It's mad!

@dvanycruz

4 жыл бұрын

yaboyreece22 you’ve just found a future UK Legend

@danielmeijer4782

4 жыл бұрын

yaboyreece22 Tyler the creator does it too

@jacklonergan1916

4 жыл бұрын

If you like Dave , check out a west coast artist called d smoke , also plays the piano and speaks Spanish so he incorporates it into his bars

@leehughes5733

4 жыл бұрын

You have to check out his album Psychodrama Black , Psycho and Streatham plus Location all outstanding tracks on the album ! . But that's my opinion everybody got there own tho Dave is a true master of his craft & thats a fact belive ! .. Bless Up . 🙏🇬🇧🤘💯

his little awkward laughs HAHAHA i love him

@bowsoverbros

3 жыл бұрын

Right! The he’s cutest!

@zilly724

3 жыл бұрын

Fr 😭

Since u got Dave on here u need to bring J hus tooo it’s only right

@cvcali2955

4 жыл бұрын

Real talk

@zaydmulla3710

4 жыл бұрын

Samantha/disaster that’d be a mazza

@mawethuphakathi3260

4 жыл бұрын

Faxx

@kenzotheproducer597

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@laceywilliams9570

4 жыл бұрын

This comment needs MORE LIKESSSS

Proud to be British

@Dan-tw5qb

4 жыл бұрын

David Pearson Because patriotism is an inherently racist concept and Britain is a state built on slavery and colonisation

@Minimoshi

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidpearson6346 Nothing wrong with a bit of national pride bud, it can be part of your identity without defining it

@kayilla6413

4 жыл бұрын

Proud to be racist then?

@repusdas

4 жыл бұрын

@@kayilla6413 it's really not that deep, he's just happy to see a Brit represented that he likes

@Dan-tw5qb

4 жыл бұрын

kay illa I'm proud of a good black British artist getting American press Any other time (excluding sports) I'll be the first to critique Britain but you can chill out here (and also see my other reply)

Americans seeing this for the first time, get to know this Kid

@yudahel8521

4 жыл бұрын

Is the girl singing American????

@yudahel8521

4 жыл бұрын

Yes she's American and she sounds amazing

@yudahel8521

4 жыл бұрын

@What are you Doing excuse me?

@Zeeshanbeats

4 жыл бұрын

@@yudahel8521 did you just reply to yourself?

@Laura-jr5wu

4 жыл бұрын

He’s getting bigger here,some of us already rate Dave

Dave is worth a really close listen. His flow is impeccable, his wordplay can be stunning and his heart is just so big.

@franksinatra5681

3 жыл бұрын

I was a fan when he said I can’t make you leave her, but the thinks i make her do can like ryu

The guy on the Keyboard and Guitar were just looking at him throughout the songs like “HE SPEAKING TRUTHS”

'Black' is a BIIIIIG tune. Dave showing them how the UK do.

@rafaelcharisoulis9040

4 жыл бұрын

Dan's Distillery if this is America deserves a Grammy then Black deserves a Novel or something

@Starwars0405

4 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-zh2ow Daves music doesn't sound very African.

@ThePjk2012

4 жыл бұрын

Dan's Distillery I’m white but that song is powerful and sad to say true 😢😢😢

@joshveasey2620

4 жыл бұрын

thats racists

@MrSk8L8

4 жыл бұрын

@@Starwars0405 Because it's British

He’s so much more awkward than i thought he’d be I love it!

@ethanlawrence8944

4 жыл бұрын

Ismail Does Stuff if you watch other interviews or live shows he’s very outgoing and bubbly

@gospelplayer2

4 жыл бұрын

@@ethanlawrence8944 out there with a bunch of american's none of his people are there

@notshotta

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanlawrence8944 no hes not listen to his lyrics. In real life

@ethanlawrence8944

3 жыл бұрын

Shotta XL have u not seen his interviews and snapchat and acting he’s very active

@maximyles

3 жыл бұрын

He’s just a Londoner.

Did yall hear that bar "gonna bring the families together, like when Tommy got the black hand." Peaky Blinders Season 4 reference. This man Dave is incredible!

I still come back to this video now and then

Well I didn't expect to see dave on here.

You could see how nervous he was, but he performed so well!! Big up Dave, one of the bests from the UK 🥺❤️

@Search889

4 жыл бұрын

Ofc would be because US culture and brothers and sisters expect to hear real lyrics and he did his thing and will do well in the US market because brothers and sisters support properly where in the UK the support not so great

@HertoftheCity

4 жыл бұрын

nadimabraham17 absolute wass

@Harry-he6cu

4 жыл бұрын

@@Search889 real lyrics says the country that produced lil pump and 69 lol

@khalidsonawave

4 жыл бұрын

@@Search889 nah that's just how it is for am artist in general, the nerves are always there they don't go away, I've performed infront of 30 people and stages of thousands of people and the nerves are always the same level

@Search889

4 жыл бұрын

@@Harry-he6cu I aint from the US but those artists you mentioned from the US are useless but in the UK Dave AV Lowkey Akala Big Cakes are the real deal could name you loads of artist in the US similar to the UK artist I've just mentioned.

Dave's performance of Black at the Brit awards is one of the best live performances ever- everyone should see it!

“Black is my Ghanian brother reading into scriptures doing research on his lineage n finding out he’s Egyptian”

"My mummy tryna wake me up for college in the morning is the only time a human on this earth has ever rushed me" ..... that was deep

@h077y

3 жыл бұрын

Why deep?

@ZF8979

3 жыл бұрын

@@h077y saying he has never been ‘rushed’ which is another word for being beat up. Deep because he used the word play of his mum rushing him for school but also saying no one has ever rushed him in the fighting sense

@h077y

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZF8979 I know what it means 🙄 I just don’t get why you think that’s that deep 😂 rap has word play. This is some pretty simple word play, with a big man attitude (“no one picks on me” vibes)... I struggle to see how that’s deep 😂

@benangelicosipesol3874

2 жыл бұрын

@@h077y you are black? If that a yes and you still don’t get it bros check you are pass something miss there sorry 😢

@h077y

2 жыл бұрын

@@benangelicosipesol3874 no I’m not black but I know what he means by the lyric, I just wouldn’t have labelled it like that. I’d expect that more of something where you have to dig a little for the meaning or it’s worded super eloquently or something, rather than it being really clear to see, that’s all

I urge any of you that don't know Dave to listen to Psychodrama. What a talent

He chokes up at 10:49 when talking about the dreams they had. Pure soul

The Lady’s vocals! 😭🔥🔥 Whoa!

@ThisIsMissCheeky

4 жыл бұрын

She's Tashera Robertson

@saraha9382

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s beautiful!

My only complaint is that this wasn't longer. Dave is a legend in the making, he's doing bits for us Brits. So proud of man

@georgemagee840

3 жыл бұрын

Legend in the making for sure !!! I just learnt he is only 22 I am shocked !!!

The band’s REALLY feeling the lyrics 🔥🙌🏽

@MisterAppleEsq

4 жыл бұрын

The band is really good, they compliment his flow perfectly.

Background vocalist is Tashera and she’s an INCREDIBLE artist in her own right! Dope concert.

Poetical genius with a soulful sadness and depth that opens up beautifully like a blooming flower with each song. Well accompanied by a slow, meandering set of instrumental and vocal sounds that is impeccable. well done Dace and NPR thankyou

@glichershd

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@ossnips9329

4 жыл бұрын

It is Dave not Dace

@mujahidplays1

4 жыл бұрын

Listen to psycho guys it's amazing

@nadah1

4 жыл бұрын

OS snips it’s obviously a typo, v & c are next to each other on the keyboard

@groot_man_

3 жыл бұрын

🤣

• I knew I was sleeping on this guy but nobody told me he was this good •

@glichershd

4 жыл бұрын

Best in the UK trust me. Listen to six paths and tell me otherwise.

@scottfordham

4 жыл бұрын

@@glichershd Avileno is still my guy, just waiting for him to get the same love Dave gets, The man deserves it.

We need a Kojey Radical tiny desk. Man will put on a SHOW

@adamwade7990

4 жыл бұрын

HPNEEK 10000%

@lalim5743

4 жыл бұрын

A GOD! YESSSS he will be flawless

@Grandfinal43

4 жыл бұрын

What's that? FACTS!

@agnimarut6455

3 жыл бұрын

Ohh yes please... ❤️

@kieranoreilly6583

3 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯

Dave is just different. He is a talent to be reckoned with and he’s only 21.

Black is really a tune that never misses, everytime the song plays, especially live, people seem shocked how well Dave wrote it and performs it each time over and over

Omgggg Dave in npr. I’m finna cry. They literally had all my favs this year.....up next should be burna boy 👀

@jerrychiemeke7525

4 жыл бұрын

Dee Daniels Burna Boy has already been on NPR. Search

Best Artist name ever: Dave. Why complicate when it can be so simple. lol

@jacquelinele9170

4 жыл бұрын

Plenty of artists go by a mononym lol

@zocher4714

4 жыл бұрын

@@yamanhmidan2722 his name is David

@joashishmael4147

4 жыл бұрын

Santan Dave 🔥🔥 that's how he goes by

@purplevertig0

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinele9170 he goes by Santan Dave

@NZXAL

4 жыл бұрын

SANTAN DAVE

Man I just finished Top Boy and discovered how Dope this guy, Kano, Lil Simz, and Ashley are all on the music standpoint. They are incredible actors/actresses but they are also dope musicians!! When Dave did Black.....I felt that in my soul. One love to all our Brothers and Sisters in the UK. We all from the same Tree (Africa), just different branches.

Timestamps: 00:00 Location 04:44 Black 09:06 Hangman

@kodunmoses5443

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

Modie got skillz!

@yolandacrawley3347

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was trying to remember him.

@kristoffsamm10

4 жыл бұрын

Man like Modie!

@deanhusband1985

4 жыл бұрын

I know makes me look at Dave different

Bless him, he looks so nervous!!

@140in-depth7

4 жыл бұрын

OUTSIDERS LIVE FOREVER

@no_peace

4 жыл бұрын

It seems like a really awkward setup to be that close to so many well-lit people

@xxxamesxxx9687

4 жыл бұрын

@@no_peace very true, I couldn't do that.

@silviasimkn3171

4 жыл бұрын

Bff DDE36 saw

Hangman will forever and always be my favourite track from mr.santan just pure and honest! Track always touches different thank you for that Dave no cap bruv 💯💯🙏🏿

@CC-jw8cj

3 жыл бұрын

ugh, yes!

This man flowing while playin the piano... that’s tough and he knows his history ✊🏿

South LDN Stand Up! 😁😁😁😁❤❤💯🔥

@JeL101086

4 жыл бұрын

CPFC

@caitlinxxp

4 жыл бұрын

Pure talent from south 💯💯

21 years old and mans already the goat 💯

He plays the piano too! Mind blown. He is seriously talented.

First time hearing black. I have chills man, absolutely amazing..

So happy that NPR's recognizes Dave's talent. His Mercury Music Prize is well deserved🧡

Anyone else gasp when u saw this in ur recommended

Black is easily one of the greatest songs I've ever heard

Hangman beat never fails to give me goosebumps

I really need to see Jhené Aiko on here. Her voice and vibe is perfect for this setting

@MrRandomizer42

4 жыл бұрын

‘The worst’ would sound amazing I bet

@SheThaBoss

4 жыл бұрын

Nah... keep her. She’s a whisperer

@peppapigfun9793

4 жыл бұрын

No relizaqwwwwpqpeeeeeerrrrrtrttrrrrrtrrrrrrtttt65ttrrrrtrlltttll5tytttyttogg drink civic days get to 6 you from TV yk hey haH hqhahq hi u Qjj81@89@0@02123465687890?

@cadyg2531

3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MiGazza1

2 жыл бұрын

She’s done one look it up

This all black band is giving me life!!!! 🥺💓❤️

Without a doubt ‘black’ is the single most incredible, powerful piece of art I’ve ever come across in my life

This lady's voice is just amazing.

dave is always gona be making waves when he’s got Jennifer Hudson on backing vox, Jamie Foxx on keys, coolio playin bass, The Game on on lead and Wyclef on the drums...

@ccranwellward

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@OliverEngele

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@TF-gf3nb

4 жыл бұрын

😣😂😂😂

@bigfishke7100

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I swear I said the same thing about Jamie Foxx on the keys

@lifeasporshalew1804

3 жыл бұрын

😭😂😂

Need a Wretch 32 tiny desk

@SOI-wl2lo

4 жыл бұрын

Shenz Joseph YES!!!

@lenisamitchell7069

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Amilian

4 жыл бұрын

@@lenisamitchell7069 100%

@shenzjoseph9997

4 жыл бұрын

@@lenisamitchell7069 What 3 songs would you want to hear? I start: Open Coversation His & Hers Something (even though they are from older projects) but i need Burn and last night from the new album

@s.o6435

4 жыл бұрын

Was about to say this...but with all due respect the Mans name can't be thrown all over the place for no solid reason. I Calmly Second You. We Need to see Wretch 32 get big in that Tiny desk.

I always smile when he raps, 'My mum calls me David, girls call me Santan'. Where I come from 'santan' means coconut milk. (I know his nickname comes from the name of a bank, but I can't not think of coconut milk whenever he says this line.)

I’m from America Recently discovered him his music is so good Definitely a big fan. He’s so young but he has a lot of substance in his music I listened to his newest album and it was just that good.

@kylecross9827

3 жыл бұрын

His Six Paths EP is phenomenal too. It’s actually my preference. Panic Attack and Breath are personal favourites.

I thought I'd miss Burna more on Location but they really made this cool. This was a great set. Dave is the goat.

only TWEENTY ONE yrs old. mad respect to Dave ❤️

gained a whole respect for uk rap from this, love from detroit!

My favourite UK artist 🔥

Really happy for him!! To be honest I remember the day I found out about dave. I was looking for khalid's "Location" one day and I misclicked and Dave's "Location" started playing and I was like "ayyyy this slaps" and from then on I started following his work.

“ I’m captain I lead the army , bad ratio I leave the party, 3 Somalis creepin on me” We all seen captain Phillips 🇸🇴 👏🏾

I'm American but thanks to "Top Boy" and Jorja Smith I have recently been ALL in on the UK rap scene. Cheers, mates

@ginettaakol4106

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Nava Don’t forget Stormzy ..🤗🙌🏾

@krisjets23

4 жыл бұрын

@@ginettaakol4106 yes I'm from the US and love the both of them.. best in the game UK or US 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸

WHHHAT! Man like DAVE ON TINY DESK!? We come a long way from South London!

Uk stand up, Dave representing us properly

21 years of age, raw talent. His delivery is flawless

Black is so emotional! I didn't think I could connect to a song so much!

so glad they performed “Location”

Location 00:00 Black 04:40 Hangman 09:00

The young lady background singing is a Beauty!

Dave doing Burna's backvocals was wholesome

OK. I like being spoiled.

If I could like this a million more times I would. This performance was so moving. I felt it! All songs good. But the second song is epic. I appreciate the bands authenticity. So glad I clicked on this. NPR for the win with this one.

Goddmanit the best thing i've seen on the internet today.

Walahi chills. That’s it. CHILLS. GOD GIVE YOU EVERYTHING DAVE.

That hangman performance was special 🔥

I love Dave in TOPBOY. I’m amazed how all of their artists can act so well! 💫⚡️🌪

@patricegrows

4 жыл бұрын

HANGMAN is very special. 👑✨

@jamesg4444

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine he relates a lot to what happens in Top Boy. Therefore naturally using method acting to do a good job as that character.

I love this man so much, He's so humble and timid but you can see the genius behind everything he does. LEGEND

I wish these were longer, like 30 minutes long and a couple more songs!

Everyone getting tiny desk concerts. I like it

@uraharamitchell7250

4 жыл бұрын

Everybody WORTHY of one.

@Search889

4 жыл бұрын

Only real ones should get it no trap or drillers

@uraharamitchell7250

4 жыл бұрын

@@Search889 Say that again Fammo!!

that build up at 7:55 was blesseddd

the US needs to listen up this is what UK music is about

Honestly the power and message behind black and hangman is unreal gives me goosebumps listening to it especially this version the clean vocals the instrumentals are on point and you can see the other musicians feeing the message and power oh his lyrics incredible

Incredible, the vocals, the delivery , the bars, the message 11/10

I love it when he plays the piano

That moment when the bassist and guitarist lock eyes and realise what’s happening

Bruh I listen to hangman and 2 birds no stones, on a regular basis. When he goes on a massacre and just delivers straight bars he is unstoppable.