Deqn Sue: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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October 05, 2015 by BOB BOILEN
Deqn Sue rose above a crowd of close to 7,000 entries and almost won our Tiny Desk Concert Contest earlier this year. I so loved her song and her performance of "Magenta" that I invited Deqn Sue - along with her producer, Kelvin Wooten - to my desk to perform that song and more.
What you'll hear is a witty soul and a powerful singer backed by precise beats, melodic bass and electronics, all wrapped in humor and heart. You can find the first song she performs here - "Bloody Monster," which she wrote after being on the receiving end of a racist comment from her roommate - on a new EP called Snack. And you can watch her Tiny Desk Concert Contest video entry here.
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Set List
"Bloody Monster"
"Flame"
"Magenta"
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski; photo by Jun Tsuboike/NPR
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  • @joseespinoza6283
    @joseespinoza62838 жыл бұрын

    Her smile is an important part of the songs

  • @TheRetroWoman80

    @TheRetroWoman80

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jose Espinoza It's very radiant and inviting, yes.

  • @el1414

    @el1414

    7 ай бұрын

    a smile is diplomatic in most circumstance , but I think even the blind would appreciate this music

  • @JustVinnyBlues
    @JustVinnyBlues8 жыл бұрын

    Charmed by her unabashed originality. So refreshing to see someone who has not lost their connection to their pure personal creativity. Polished in places, but also feels spontaneous too. Content dictating form, not fitting content into form.

  • @PhilFo22

    @PhilFo22

    6 жыл бұрын

    She is beautiful! Omg

  • @jenniferrichards9690

    @jenniferrichards9690

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @nashaugust6765

    @nashaugust6765

    3 жыл бұрын

    A tip: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

  • @felixduke8754

    @felixduke8754

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Nash August definitely, I've been watching on Flixzone} for years myself :)

  • @Roseisababe111
    @Roseisababe1117 жыл бұрын

    the way that dress pops against the colour of her skin and the sound of her voice 😍

  • @KhadijahOnline
    @KhadijahOnline8 жыл бұрын

    that dude is putting in some work!! Go dude...he is playing like ten instruments

  • @ltd5190

    @ltd5190

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yaaas!!

  • @rembeadgc

    @rembeadgc

    4 жыл бұрын

    And playing them well.

  • @tutiviolin

    @tutiviolin

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is da real MVP. A superb musician this man, with lots of passion.

  • @youtuba6711
    @youtuba67117 жыл бұрын

    how's not everybody not commenting this guitar player's amazing groove?! he's everything!!

  • @zeekeee1843

    @zeekeee1843

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ikr I see him over there jamming

  • @DontThinkOnit

    @DontThinkOnit

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bass*

  • @TheWorldelephantseal

    @TheWorldelephantseal

    7 жыл бұрын

    *Electric bass guitar if you want to get pedantic :)

  • @DontThinkOnit

    @DontThinkOnit

    7 жыл бұрын

    Adam J Ready Electric 4 string violin bass guitar* Fixed

  • @JeremyMarcAnthony

    @JeremyMarcAnthony

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's kelvin Wooten, he produces for Anthony Hamilton

  • @a.talyor1473
    @a.talyor14735 жыл бұрын

    The music is great; but that smile.. . It's like a ray of sunshine. Love it!

  • @RM-gm7lu
    @RM-gm7lu7 жыл бұрын

    That dude on the instruments is GREAT!!

  • @megajames3000
    @megajames30008 жыл бұрын

    tiny desk has been putting me on to some cool artist. She's out there but I like her.

  • @Jwall216

    @Jwall216

    7 жыл бұрын

    same here

  • @nullnull2628

    @nullnull2628

    7 жыл бұрын

    megajames3000 \( ̄

  • @slayyou

    @slayyou

    7 жыл бұрын

    lol i just go through and add everyone they have to my favourites list

  • @janeicethomas2398

    @janeicethomas2398

    2 жыл бұрын

    She was Great Last Night at the Orion Theater in Huntsville AL! Love her energy and stage presence. She's truly original

  • @erica01161978
    @erica011619788 жыл бұрын

    LOL she make me smile in a good way....quirky, and fun & FLAME!!!!!...YES.

  • @z0bagay

    @z0bagay

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @stiarait

    @stiarait

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Erica Cochran made

  • @erica01161978

    @erica01161978

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tiara Burns yeah I know. When I noticed it i didn't feel like changing it..... sorry for my poor grammar I'm lazy lol😁

  • @natashafontaine1220
    @natashafontaine12206 жыл бұрын

    This artist reminds me of my little sister when she was about five and would write all these wacky songs such as "Monster, Don't Touch My Hair" (her hair was incredibly curl and people always wanted to touch it) and my personal favourite, "Furballs On the Run" (also a homage to her hair)

  • @ryj6486
    @ryj64867 жыл бұрын

    i love the way she sings like talking

  • @karisw.4658
    @karisw.46588 жыл бұрын

    This makes me laugh in the best way. I love her originality and spunk !

  • @blubei

    @blubei

    7 жыл бұрын

    She made me laugh too, especially 3:13-3:20. I just love how she sang that part, haha.

  • @noblewarrior9118
    @noblewarrior91187 жыл бұрын

    Something about her shows a genuine beauty..beautiful woman here

  • @zionwitherspoon880
    @zionwitherspoon8808 жыл бұрын

    I love her spirit, smile and I NEED that dress in My Life!! Thanks NPR.

  • @manzanillita
    @manzanillita7 жыл бұрын

    lmfaoo totally wasn't expecting her to say "crazy bitch" i was singing along and said that out loud

  • @dereckwolfyakah1851

    @dereckwolfyakah1851

    7 жыл бұрын

    roftlmao i did that at work and my boss looked at me wtf ?

  • @maira1195

    @maira1195

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mel Beltrán I'm def singing this at work lmao....

  • @AR-ml9eo

    @AR-ml9eo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ought to become a meme.

  • @danellas.5293
    @danellas.52935 жыл бұрын

    she has the voice of NO ONE ELSEE!! i love it!! so unique and her music is really relevant :)

  • @shardanette1
    @shardanette17 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this every couple of months. She just puts a smile on my face, and they sound great.

  • @MushLoveVA

    @MushLoveVA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Time to relisten!

  • @aday9159

    @aday9159

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @shardanette1

    @shardanette1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aday9159 Thanks for the reminder. It's time.

  • @artbyfreddiexx
    @artbyfreddiexx8 жыл бұрын

    this has been stuck in my head all day. i hate myself for coming back to it. but i can't stop.

  • @LvdSl

    @LvdSl

    7 жыл бұрын

    right!!?

  • @rachyrack
    @rachyrack5 жыл бұрын

    WOW ,,. its massive swagger ... i haven't smiled to a NPR Ever like this thank you,, ill Play again. .

  • @melodicdreamer72
    @melodicdreamer728 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to hear them play with a full compliment of real acoustic instruments. Their music really is great - at least what I've heard here.

  • @celinabrown9658
    @celinabrown96587 жыл бұрын

    I feel like Magenta could be a show on Broadway with a fierce drag queen in a glittery magenta fit as the lead

  • @daniel123gomes

    @daniel123gomes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yuuupp

  • @daniel123gomes

    @daniel123gomes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I listened to this song while sleeping, i jumped of the bed to see the name, it's so good

  • @Kivencito
    @Kivencito Жыл бұрын

    Just to let you know that the musician in the back (Kelvin Wooten), recently won a grammy!

  • @el1414

    @el1414

    7 ай бұрын

    he's an entire orchestra

  • @MellyOmatic
    @MellyOmatic8 жыл бұрын

    She is such a sweetie in person.

  • @nlsnlpn

    @nlsnlpn

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Zam Zam Why am I not surprised that you have met?! Great duo!

  • @stace_d
    @stace_d8 жыл бұрын

    I can't give them enough thumbs up! Great performance!

  • @gabrielmaroto18

    @gabrielmaroto18

    4 жыл бұрын

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @helena8581
    @helena85818 жыл бұрын

    i was singing this during the day and everytime I sang the chorus i laughed so hard omg she made me really happy

  • @josephsuter7505
    @josephsuter75058 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. She is definitely weird, but in a really endearing way. I like this a lot.

  • @ltd5190

    @ltd5190

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eccentric and eclectic!

  • @muenchhausenmusic

    @muenchhausenmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm really curious as to whether the craziness comes more from her or from him, actually. Either way, they are a perfect fit for each other, awesome!

  • @muenchhausenmusic

    @muenchhausenmusic

    4 жыл бұрын

    I could imagine that she would be much less spunky with a less playful accompaniment. That producer is REALLY in the zone, it's a pleasure to watch. That or her spunkiness allows him to go wild. Eithet way, they seem to bring out the best in each other.

  • @TkBrina

    @TkBrina

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@muenchhausenmusic - She's unique and I love that, but Kelvin is a beast!! It's an experience in itself just watching him create.

  • @sarahcoshow2781
    @sarahcoshow27818 жыл бұрын

    i love her dress! what a character....kinda reminds me of what i think i sound like in the shower just singing and making shit up and just having fun!

  • @swatson108

    @swatson108

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stash Stash Indeed!

  • @mkindig14
    @mkindig148 жыл бұрын

    This. Was. Beyond. Amazing. She is so incredibly captivating and the bass line running throughout is the coolest and grooviest component to her voice. "Flame" really moved me. I'm sitting here at my desk with tears in my eyes :')

  • @karladeleon3327
    @karladeleon33278 жыл бұрын

    I want that motherfuckin' dress.

  • @TheRetroWoman80

    @TheRetroWoman80

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Karla De Leon Isn't it beautifully flowery and minty?

  • @Manuel-oe4gv

    @Manuel-oe4gv

    8 жыл бұрын

    And I want her undressed

  • @Regimeshifts

    @Regimeshifts

    7 жыл бұрын

    Seems like a transaction is made where Karla gets the dress after Manuel gets her undressed

  • @thandiwemkhwanazi1428

    @thandiwemkhwanazi1428

    7 жыл бұрын

    THAT Dress though!!!

  • @ngonitapiwa5860

    @ngonitapiwa5860

    7 жыл бұрын

    .....as Regimeshifts sees a business opportunity.

  • @2486trixie
    @2486trixie8 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see her at Afro Punk...

  • @krystingrant6292

    @krystingrant6292

    8 жыл бұрын

    yesssssssss lol

  • @abwarmblood1780

    @abwarmblood1780

    4 жыл бұрын

    hell yes!

  • @kayinb90
    @kayinb907 жыл бұрын

    i enjoyed this. shes really quirky in a good way.

  • @sphere404notfound
    @sphere404notfound8 жыл бұрын

    Niiice. Flame is a really beautiful piece. And love the dress too.

  • @TheRetroWoman80

    @TheRetroWoman80

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Egor Makarin It's so out in space, isn't it?

  • @weirdchick216
    @weirdchick2168 жыл бұрын

    That bass line on Flame *inlove* I also want her dress.

  • @NelGabriel
    @NelGabriel4 жыл бұрын

    I can safely say this is my #1 favorite tiny desk concert couldn't say why, never heard of the artist before, or after just that moment in time where you get a glimpse of the universe perfection pure magic not obvious at first glace, then you keep coming back to it, there is something special in there, truly unique

  • @thechocolatebee
    @thechocolatebee8 жыл бұрын

    its different. it got me confused cause I like her the way I like water. its refreshing cause its different from your average juice or soda. thumbs up

  • @MsDorisann
    @MsDorisann4 жыл бұрын

    I like her, so cool!!!! guitar player, the one man band is killing it!!!! She is so pretty and her music is awesome.

  • @Susieque8
    @Susieque88 жыл бұрын

    Quirky and unique. Deqn Sue I love your beautiful voice and point of view. You stand out from the crowd with your individuality. Keep being you because that is what will make you a star.

  • @musiq21
    @musiq217 жыл бұрын

    Ok so her producer is BEYOND AMAZING !!!..Putting in hard work *applause*

  • @avoice3440
    @avoice34407 жыл бұрын

    she wore the heck outta that dress tho! (:(:

  • @secondlineparade8299
    @secondlineparade82998 жыл бұрын

    MAN! I LOVE HER! Also I can totally picture her doing the magenta song with the Muppets...who's with me?

  • @priscillakjizi1195

    @priscillakjizi1195

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Stef Nicholson (Second Line Parade) Absolutely! :D

  • @keishalogan6318
    @keishalogan63187 жыл бұрын

    Go head you One Man Band!!!! His facial expressions are EVERYTHING

  • @allthatandamakeupbag
    @allthatandamakeupbag8 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know what to expect and I want to click out but like I want to see what she does next she interest me

  • @aday9159
    @aday91593 жыл бұрын

    C'mon ... The dress is to die for ... As well as her & her voice ❤

  • @SafiaZoe
    @SafiaZoe8 жыл бұрын

    So witty, cool, & original. Magenta is so good !

  • @sbingham1979
    @sbingham19795 жыл бұрын

    Pure pleasure to watch her - there's that joy in her sparkle-and-smile - it is totally genuine.

  • @RyanPennington87
    @RyanPennington878 жыл бұрын

    Refreshing and unique. Loved it

  • @maitefaangaza2409
    @maitefaangaza24096 жыл бұрын

    I love her free spirit and her pure smile. She's enjoying her life and expressing her creativity. Inspiring. :)

  • @rachyrack
    @rachyrack5 жыл бұрын

    funky Zen vibe with lots of magic light and dark with sound of vivacious vibrations that waves across my whole body.. . to Magenta, She Rocks..

  • @deelawrence5067
    @deelawrence50674 жыл бұрын

    I hope she never changes her style.

  • @WLOMA
    @WLOMA8 жыл бұрын

    what a pleasant surprise. Great

  • @natetorola3534
    @natetorola35345 жыл бұрын

    The world needs more people like this.

  • @stephaniejohnson4703
    @stephaniejohnson470310 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best tiny desks. I come back to it so much

  • @TheProCure
    @TheProCure7 жыл бұрын

    No words for how much I love this.

  • @Kivencito
    @Kivencito7 жыл бұрын

    That guy is also really good, just listen to his arrangements! nice :)

  • @Kivencito

    @Kivencito

    5 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this video and keep being amazed about how good he is in all those instruments!

  • @tutiviolin

    @tutiviolin

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is a monster, right?

  • @MrReillac
    @MrReillac5 жыл бұрын

    this is what i call refreshing.. how treated i feel to watch them and all their talents combined..

  • @phylliskee6893
    @phylliskee68938 жыл бұрын

    I love this....watched it back to back, the entire video, at least 8 times already....LOVE IT !!!!! Right On Deqn Sue !!!!!

  • @kwaysee
    @kwaysee5 жыл бұрын

    Back in 2019 for these beautiful compositions!🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾

  • @ramonahyman6319
    @ramonahyman63198 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful; May you continue to bloom like a flower. Love your music!

  • @IKanTowtallySpel
    @IKanTowtallySpel8 жыл бұрын

    It's so incredibly quirky and fun, I love this

  • @cglittle683
    @cglittle6834 жыл бұрын

    Too beautiful for words.

  • @LinguaNigra
    @LinguaNigra5 жыл бұрын

    I can't stop watching this.

  • @josueresilien4393
    @josueresilien43938 жыл бұрын

    I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you.....i've played bloody monster on loop... and It will start off my days from now on

  • @PhilFo22
    @PhilFo226 жыл бұрын

    That dress is captivating

  • @ez344
    @ez3447 жыл бұрын

    that smile is incredibly beautiful!!!

  • @alexmuli
    @alexmuli5 жыл бұрын

    Wow!Such a cool duo!Both totally amazing!

  • @breeherenow
    @breeherenow4 жыл бұрын

    so lovely and beautiful...."you give me hugs, when I cut a rug" ha! love it.

  • @ItsAllBridgetSarai
    @ItsAllBridgetSarai8 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome loved all 3 songs!

  • @mookievmovies
    @mookievmovies5 жыл бұрын

    she is so precious

  • @maazvdo
    @maazvdo8 жыл бұрын

    Super nice! Thanks for posting, NPR Music.

  • @milesharris2422
    @milesharris24228 жыл бұрын

    Wow she is awesome!!

  • @jonathanrennie6313
    @jonathanrennie63133 жыл бұрын

    I love this little concert! They're all excellent, but Bloody Monster is my favourite, she does such cool things with her voice.

  • @Kivencito
    @Kivencito7 жыл бұрын

    Darnnnn! Her personality! AWESOME as always NPR.

  • @londa1527
    @londa15274 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing soul and artist, truly love her music!!!!👌🔥🙌

  • @LWilliamsss
    @LWilliamsss4 жыл бұрын

    Ugh!! This is such a great performance and such dope songs!!!

  • @teriscallon
    @teriscallon8 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved this!

  • @MaurizioBalestrino
    @MaurizioBalestrino8 жыл бұрын

    she is sooooooooo fantastic !!

  • @dejuanamarietv
    @dejuanamarietv8 жыл бұрын

    i want her dress!

  • @empathicwarrior6390

    @empathicwarrior6390

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meeee toooo

  • @danielshade710
    @danielshade7107 жыл бұрын

    That was a weird 14 minutes. Gonna get a bowl of cereal now for some reason.

  • @AndjelaVukcevic
    @AndjelaVukcevic7 жыл бұрын

    Both of them are fascinating!!! 😍😍😍

  • @JoannaDaCosta70
    @JoannaDaCosta706 жыл бұрын

    They are really intoxicating - funny, vibrant and unique. Love it.

  • @kasha164
    @kasha1648 жыл бұрын

    Yay!! I've never heard anything quite like this! I

  • @piziqueenston8821
    @piziqueenston88218 жыл бұрын

    Omg i wanna hug em too!!This was such a great show!!!

  • @TheRetroWoman80
    @TheRetroWoman808 жыл бұрын

    Very strange.....I love it. I love to see any artist not really care and give attention to anything mainstream or "in."

  • @morgan2558
    @morgan25587 жыл бұрын

    her smile .. so beautiful

  • @dawnmarie3775
    @dawnmarie37755 жыл бұрын

    Just charming, and quirky, and charming. I love her! And the gentleman accompanying her us pretty dope. NPR never fails to bring it. Kudos!

  • @feliciamatthews2808
    @feliciamatthews28084 жыл бұрын

    Omg just looked her up on spotify! A new fan!!!! Awesome, quirky, melodic music!!! Thank you Tiny desk!!!!!

  • @73Sook
    @73Sook4 жыл бұрын

    Love her artistry... ❤

  • @felipecarmo2662
    @felipecarmo26628 жыл бұрын

    This was soooo good! Love you from Brazil

  • @elliekassner4325
    @elliekassner43256 жыл бұрын

    Seeing her tomorrow night in NYC! So psyched!

  • @JustReadable
    @JustReadable6 жыл бұрын

    Really charming, delightful performance.

  • @maryammohaghegh4297
    @maryammohaghegh42972 жыл бұрын

    so good, so vibrant and original!

  • @gabrielmaroto18
    @gabrielmaroto186 жыл бұрын

    Omg I love her!

  • @sharinamiddleton6141
    @sharinamiddleton61414 жыл бұрын

    love this!

  • @carlag.2163
    @carlag.21634 жыл бұрын

    That's so great! Thanks

  • @BenReichsteinSound
    @BenReichsteinSound7 жыл бұрын

    Mad skills. Damn, that was one great set! Shivers!

  • @multimediahelp1
    @multimediahelp16 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the song “Flame” for its mesmerizing sound and romantic lyrics. Just adorable :).

  • @PhilFo22
    @PhilFo226 жыл бұрын

    Soooo beautiful

  • @Cameronjpr
    @Cameronjpr8 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @cs6078
    @cs60787 жыл бұрын

    LOVE your dress!

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