Khalid: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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June 18, 2018 | Sidney Madden -- Before Khalid performed "Location," his debut single that's now four-times platinum, at the Tiny Desk, he told the audience the story of how he wrote the track during his senior year of high school not knowing where music would take him. (FYI: He graduated in the Class of 2016. Feel old yet?) And before singing "Saved," Khalid explained that this was one of the first songs he ever wrote and remembers that when he put it up on SoundCloud, a rude commenter tried to diminish his talent. Obviously, he didn't let the negative energy stop him.
"I honestly couldn't tell you what that guy is doing with his life but he's not doing this," Khalid said with a contagious laugh.
Khalid's music narrates life's awkwardly necessary moments: the butterflies of young love, the angst of craving freedom, the apprehension of teetering on that next step in life. He creates honest, comforting pop for teens and young adults that speaks to the kid in all of us. Accompanied only by acoustic guitarist Jef Villaluna, the 20-year-old sensation captured this fleeting fearlessness of youth and brought it to the Tiny Desk for a heartfelt serenade session. The way his voice glided calmly over the guitar notes, switching between baritone and tenor, was fitting given that he sings about teenage peaks and pitfalls. Khalid's sense of wide-eyed yet humble wonder permeates through the entire set.
Khalid finished his set with a mini bow and a peace sign to the audience, but made sure to squeeze in time for some of the diehard fans in the crowd of NPR employees and their guests - many of whom were gleeful teens, some just as awkward, angsty and wide-eyed as he when penning his first songs in high school. He understood.
Set List
"Young Dumb & Broke"
"Location"
"Saved"
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Beck Harlan, Khun Minn Ohn; Production Assistant: Catherine Zhang; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic9 ай бұрын

    Hey Tiny Desk Fans, Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

  • @benhurst4456
    @benhurst44566 жыл бұрын

    Khalid's guitarist doesn't get enough credit, so creative

  • @bulldozernetwork

    @bulldozernetwork

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ben Hurst The guitarist has vids on KZread. Check out jussjef.

  • @dolliedufort3590

    @dolliedufort3590

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah he's amazing!

  • @markbyrd7710

    @markbyrd7710

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's flawless. One of the best accompaniments I've ever seen.

  • @ddalejandroo

    @ddalejandroo

    5 жыл бұрын

    walkingpetfish yes he does, since like 2005 thought I recognized him

  • @ya5413

    @ya5413

    5 жыл бұрын

    The guitarist is so legit.

  • @n.1480
    @n.14804 жыл бұрын

    he looks like his hugs are warm. 🥺

  • @heart4serving

    @heart4serving

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol😂😂😂

  • @KBWeeds

    @KBWeeds

    4 жыл бұрын

    n. YEES! Like you sigh in the middle of it and feel comfort.

  • @n.1480

    @n.1480

    4 жыл бұрын

    K M Weekes you get it. 😭😭😭

  • @KBWeeds

    @KBWeeds

    4 жыл бұрын

    n. Man people don’t realize the power of a good warm hug.

  • @tees1798

    @tees1798

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yessss omg🤣🤣🤣

  • @JoeMandell-
    @JoeMandell-4 жыл бұрын

    My kids used to attend an after school program (CDC) when we were stationed Heidelberg, Germany. I remember Khalid and some other boys putting on a talent show and singing some boy band songs for the staff and parents. He must have been in the 3rd or 4th grade at the time. His mom was also a very talented singer. Good memories.

  • @dalpiang635

    @dalpiang635

    4 жыл бұрын

    Your really lucky

  • @JoeMandell-

    @JoeMandell-

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cristianacosta6257 I also grew up and graduated from High School in Northeast El Paso - Go Matadors! Let's just say it was a long time ago 🗓👨‍🦳. Despite the heartbreak caused by the senseless mass shooting, I was really proud to see how the city came together. Khalid has shown that he has not forgotten about his roots and is eager to give back to the community that helped shape him. He is a really good kid.

  • @chriscourt8531

    @chriscourt8531

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JoeMandell- Wow parkland Highschool

  • @benedictoplanet1768

    @benedictoplanet1768

    3 жыл бұрын

    So nice when you share some memories with inspiring people

  • @subscribbled
    @subscribbled5 жыл бұрын

    so many singer songwriters seem kinda arrogant, but khalid seems like a genuinely nice guy

  • @10chi93

    @10chi93

    4 жыл бұрын

    Subscribbled he really is. he surprised the kids at my school for a pep rally and he’s such a sweet person and i couldn’t help but smile whenever he talked

  • @kmann6903
    @kmann69035 жыл бұрын

    Khalid sounds WAYYY BETTER LIVE. He needs to be protected at all cost!

  • @keshiapeters1575

    @keshiapeters1575

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Bluey_777 This. I have been streaming his stuff on pandora. So much production. He doesn't need this on his songs. I feel the same about SZA.

  • @gonzacollao

    @gonzacollao

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Bluey_777 Good thing about it though is you can enjoy these songs both ways; some days I'll feel like jammin to the album version, others I'd like to just chill to the live ones. The amount of production that goes in his albums doesn't take anything away from the fact that he's just talented AF. Cheers!

  • @user-uv4tv9po9j

    @user-uv4tv9po9j

    4 жыл бұрын

    only sometimes lol...he sounds straight up terrible in bigger venues and when the song is played at its normal speed

  • @davidmorris2852

    @davidmorris2852

    4 жыл бұрын

    90 percent sound better live .

  • @anna-mariyablue8580

    @anna-mariyablue8580

    4 жыл бұрын

    he's one of the endangered species - a singer that can actually sing

  • @DmanUNT2014
    @DmanUNT20146 жыл бұрын

    What a time... NPR is on a roll.

  • @indioca4272

    @indioca4272

    6 жыл бұрын

    DmanUnt2014 Dman, what’s good!!

  • @huh736

    @huh736

    6 жыл бұрын

    that's what I thought too

  • @lawislaw2585

    @lawislaw2585

    6 жыл бұрын

    Who else are they gonna give us!?

  • @rolandryder5811

    @rolandryder5811

    2 жыл бұрын

    i guess im asking the wrong place but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me.

  • @averycayden6154

    @averycayden6154

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Roland Ryder Instablaster =)

  • @brechtvanolmen1799
    @brechtvanolmen17993 жыл бұрын

    00:00 Young Dumb & Broke 04:06 Location 09:06 Saved

  • @honeys.9579

    @honeys.9579

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the timestamps.

  • @jordanoblein4050

    @jordanoblein4050

    Жыл бұрын

    Hero

  • @elijahbarnes2041
    @elijahbarnes20415 жыл бұрын

    His guitarist is so amazing. His playing, strumming, riffs, and so on are just so beautiful. He can play. He inspires me man.

  • @deneesherpather9608

    @deneesherpather9608

    3 жыл бұрын

    Smooth operator. Subtle yet powerful style.

  • @Adri4n0

    @Adri4n0

    2 жыл бұрын

    very true.

  • @btodarent

    @btodarent

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is Jussjef on YT. I have been watching his vids for over a decade.

  • @zurieltemmy

    @zurieltemmy

    Жыл бұрын

    he's really good !

  • @zacharynagy4125

    @zacharynagy4125

    Жыл бұрын

    Jef Villaluna

  • @simba1225
    @simba12256 жыл бұрын

    NPR aren't playing any games. Been a great month

  • @Nooberstein123

    @Nooberstein123

    6 жыл бұрын

    young simba Misch, Caesar, Smith, Khalid you are SO right

  • @simba1225

    @simba1225

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joseph Kenny Tipton don't forget Goldlink!

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    dude on the guitar is killin it

  • @Yuval_Hod

    @Yuval_Hod

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what i thought through the whole video

  • @adrianberdecia4489

    @adrianberdecia4489

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tight af

  • @PrestonFrederick

    @PrestonFrederick

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's actually so clean and dynamic. acrobatic through the technic shifts

  • @neilbereal3866

    @neilbereal3866

    5 жыл бұрын

    What is the guitarist's name?

  • @Malilise221

    @Malilise221

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@neilbereal3866 is name is Jef Villaluna

  • @laineyshay334
    @laineyshay3343 жыл бұрын

    why do I always love these stripped back acoustic versions on tiny desk better than the original songs. His voice is so raw and I can hear the grittiness and imperfections, its so beautiful

  • @-Teague-

    @-Teague-

    2 жыл бұрын

    His voice is so incredible, like literally to the point I thought he was using autotune on some tracks he literally wasn't lol

  • @kierstinvalencia6600
    @kierstinvalencia6600 Жыл бұрын

    How can ANYONE say he sucks?! Four years later and this is still one of the BEST Tiny Desk Performances. ❤️ His voice, his energy, eveything!

  • @majorallan2416

    @majorallan2416

    Жыл бұрын

    commented on this to bring you back to this video ..now lets vibe together 😌

  • @abedofevilandlettuce

    @abedofevilandlettuce

    Жыл бұрын

    Who said that? He's my faaaaavorite. 💚💚💚

  • @ruckme1100

    @ruckme1100

    Жыл бұрын

    Now, Fred Again.. is the best Tiny Desk performance

  • @callummoodley6311
    @callummoodley63116 жыл бұрын

    NPR yall need to be stopped , goddamn 🔥👏

  • @WiiNV

    @WiiNV

    6 жыл бұрын

    Callum Moodley L😂L

  • @hello_teacher1653

    @hello_teacher1653

    5 жыл бұрын

    Callum Moodley gah damn

  • @nicolebarnett4452

    @nicolebarnett4452

    5 жыл бұрын

    HAHA .... BUT like REALLY DON'T STOP THOUGH!

  • @kaveenranasinghe6284
    @kaveenranasinghe62845 жыл бұрын

    That synchronized head bob at 5:23 was just awesome

  • @danielpartida9132

    @danielpartida9132

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow 😂

  • @luciole9251

    @luciole9251

    5 жыл бұрын

    lmao hadnt noticed

  • @broookehunter

    @broookehunter

    4 жыл бұрын

    You're so right!!

  • @plushtuber101pt7

    @plushtuber101pt7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I just noticed

  • @hannahgxogxo4772

    @hannahgxogxo4772

    4 жыл бұрын

    Almost fell off of my chair

  • @jelloqq9872
    @jelloqq98725 жыл бұрын

    Guitarist is like.. i'm just here to support my bro. Ain't there to talk or need credits to say who he is.

  • @LTJuggernaut

    @LTJuggernaut

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jessjef he does alot of amazing covers

  • @sarthakpatel314

    @sarthakpatel314

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LTJuggernautdo you know his name??

  • @daphnelee1284

    @daphnelee1284

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sarthakpatel314 Jef Villaluna

  • @JA.MMP274

    @JA.MMP274

    3 жыл бұрын

    JussJeff.

  • @prithakshrestha

    @prithakshrestha

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sarthakpatel314 JussJeff is his youtube channel.

  • @lauragpm7582
    @lauragpm75823 жыл бұрын

    Khalid NEEDS to release an acoustic album!!!!!

  • @zenpanda100

    @zenpanda100

    11 ай бұрын

    Preach !

  • @Tsheepac
    @Tsheepac6 жыл бұрын

    Just this week, Daniel Ceasar, Jorja, Goldlink and now Khalid. Npr are the hero's we need but don't deserve

  • @gabriellejoy1177

    @gabriellejoy1177

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tsheepac & tom misch

  • @MrJknox428

    @MrJknox428

    5 жыл бұрын

    They need sza next

  • @wezaricardo9828

    @wezaricardo9828

    5 жыл бұрын

    They're basically reading my mind like...

  • @scratchsquad7320

    @scratchsquad7320

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jordan Knox indeed

  • @letsparchmentitupyo7566

    @letsparchmentitupyo7566

    5 жыл бұрын

    legends

  • @nielsverschuur7892
    @nielsverschuur78926 жыл бұрын

    Tiny desk but Big impact.

  • @Seriouslioness
    @Seriouslioness4 жыл бұрын

    I love his green outfit SO much, real earthy

  • @cupidsiza

    @cupidsiza

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right! It's actually my fav colour too. 🥰

  • @Angeleyesly
    @Angeleyesly4 жыл бұрын

    August . One week before class starts again . Its raining. Dancing in my room in the dark . My depression is cured . Life's beautiful . Thanks for existing Khalid

  • @LL337799
    @LL3377996 жыл бұрын

    WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE ALL THESE AMAZING CONCERTS?

  • @plmitch

    @plmitch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Silvia Minosa be your amazing self?!? MAYBE??? LOL

  • @LL337799

    @LL337799

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha I hope that's why

  • @Redawuk1

    @Redawuk1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Clean livin?

  • @LL337799

    @LL337799

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah that might be it

  • @SingKiaMuze

    @SingKiaMuze

    5 жыл бұрын

    Let us keep receiving. The video for my new song U Ain’t Gotta Lie from the 3 Piece ’N A Biscuit EP is up on my channel. I would love if y’all could check it out and comment as you are inclined. Bless.

  • @davidb5205
    @davidb52056 жыл бұрын

    Somebody at Tiny Desk is really out here doing the Lord's work.

  • @dawndcollins

    @dawndcollins

    6 жыл бұрын

    David Boucard 😂😂😂 you made my morning with this comment

  • @chibaby0306

    @chibaby0306

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahahah too funny

  • @tajcameron5965

    @tajcameron5965

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hilarious 😂

  • @strongforu

    @strongforu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!

  • @EricaSilva-fq9ed

    @EricaSilva-fq9ed

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen to that!!

  • @SOLAIREtheSUNBROlvl3
    @SOLAIREtheSUNBROlvl35 жыл бұрын

    Wow I use to watch the guitarists KZread videos back in high school. He made it 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @rubinthomas9246

    @rubinthomas9246

    4 жыл бұрын

    What's his channel??? I'd love to hear it

  • @AugustZabladowski

    @AugustZabladowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah fr how do we find him? He's world-class.

  • @m.leslie
    @m.leslie5 жыл бұрын

    Dude, Khalid is one of my favorite artists of all time. I love his voice, vibe and song lyrics. Such a pure talent and thankfully I've had the privelege to see him performe live! But let's not forget his guitar player. He was totally connecting with Khalid's voice! Great talent and doesn't get enough credit. Really good, both of them ! :)

  • @EnnyOwl
    @EnnyOwl6 жыл бұрын

    His voice is the butter on my hot toast 😍

  • @axshunjaxon4561

    @axshunjaxon4561

    6 жыл бұрын

    Enny Owl Lmaooooo. Good one

  • @sinenhlanhlachauke2218

    @sinenhlanhlachauke2218

    6 жыл бұрын

    the hot to my cheetos sis

  • @opipcardenas

    @opipcardenas

    6 жыл бұрын

    literally how i feel every time i hear him sing

  • @alexandrias.1014

    @alexandrias.1014

    6 жыл бұрын

    This ^^^👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @jehovahneesmiley3455

    @jehovahneesmiley3455

    5 жыл бұрын

    the toast doesn't even need to be hot. lol

  • @californiapapii322
    @californiapapii3226 жыл бұрын

    These tiny desk concerts are slowly turning into the only way I listen to music!

  • @dontealmighty9517

    @dontealmighty9517

    5 жыл бұрын

    CA Lowe Agreed ‼️

  • @amardeepbains637

    @amardeepbains637

    5 жыл бұрын

    These show that the entire industry should go back to recording music this way

  • @stacieklein3113

    @stacieklein3113

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've been that way for years. 10/10 would recommend.

  • @byron4638
    @byron46384 жыл бұрын

    Dude on the guitar killing it 🔥🔥

  • @cristyhernandez25
    @cristyhernandez255 жыл бұрын

    This is quality music The fact that all of the music presented here are just his firsts songs written baffles me. He's so young, with so much potential , not mentioning his voice has that something that just melts all your problems. Huge fan from the first chord

  • @veganvampire95
    @veganvampire956 жыл бұрын

    his voice is literally flawless if not BETTER live with these acoustics

  • @Kaylaaisbeast

    @Kaylaaisbeast

    6 жыл бұрын

    jodie way better. For me, anyways.

  • @jobsuijs3032

    @jobsuijs3032

    6 жыл бұрын

    I wish he had done 'Angels'. It is a hard song and I haven't heard it live yet.

  • @MelancholyProducer

    @MelancholyProducer

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think a lot of it is the years of singing these songs now. cause he is even better here than when I heard him live in 2016.

  • @hannahadkins6299

    @hannahadkins6299

    5 жыл бұрын

    somehow his voice always brings tears to my eyes because it’s so beautiful

  • @chrismcgrath6321
    @chrismcgrath63216 жыл бұрын

    NPR have been on fire lately with the RnB artists! So damn nice on the ears

  • @bijayph
    @bijayph3 жыл бұрын

    The guitarist looks so chill.

  • @trenchmob4066
    @trenchmob40663 жыл бұрын

    the guitarist and him have such good musical chemistry

  • @KyleRaphael
    @KyleRaphael6 жыл бұрын

    NPR spoiling us right now

  • @heyheyheyhi
    @heyheyheyhi6 жыл бұрын

    The 915 is so proud of Khalid!!! 💕 My husband teaches at his high school and I got to see this kid sing the national anthem for senior night. Kind and positive kid. So happy for him.

  • @robertoesquivel4447

    @robertoesquivel4447

    5 жыл бұрын

    marissacarri cool beans

  • @mjojo7070

    @mjojo7070

    5 жыл бұрын

    what's his real name

  • @paltro8977
    @paltro89772 жыл бұрын

    Live performances like this, no backing track, no rowdy crowds, truly show the talent behind the songs we love

  • @camilaindriago1076
    @camilaindriago10763 жыл бұрын

    I will say it. That guitarist deserves far more recognition.

  • @ShawshankR3demption
    @ShawshankR3demption5 жыл бұрын

    0:00 - Young Dumb & Broke 4:05 - Location 9:07 - Saved

  • @willftk3942

    @willftk3942

    5 жыл бұрын

    You the man

  • @tori8787

    @tori8787

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @gaijindando6726

    @gaijindando6726

    4 жыл бұрын

    He literally named them before playing lol

  • @gaijindando6726

    @gaijindando6726

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vertigo

  • @SeveruzSnape88

    @SeveruzSnape88

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gaijindando6726 he just gave us the minute when the songs played lol

  • @Eskii_NZL
    @Eskii_NZL5 жыл бұрын

    That dude on the gat is a legend, he made location sound so good on acoustic

  • @Nov95

    @Nov95

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol the gat

  • @hdee5615

    @hdee5615

    5 жыл бұрын

    He must be a maori boy..

  • @hdee5615

    @hdee5615

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just relised he is from back home..hes on youtube under jussjeff.. foo mean maori mean...

  • @slxyerxo

    @slxyerxo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just by looking at him I knew he was from NZ 🤣🤣

  • @Kevinschart

    @Kevinschart

    4 жыл бұрын

    his name is jussjeff.. i've been following him since like 2008.

  • @jesminkhatun8816
    @jesminkhatun88163 жыл бұрын

    This brother is sick acoustically! Not so sure if I would dig his energy this much in another format.... But at the end of the day all I can say is that the brother on the guitar was having church all by himself! He slayed the total performance!

  • @joanj3319
    @joanj33194 жыл бұрын

    That little "Rawr" is my life

  • @LL337799
    @LL3377996 жыл бұрын

    JUST WHEN I THOUGHT IT COULDN'T POSSIBLY GET ANY BETTER

  • @praiseakinnodi6521
    @praiseakinnodi65216 жыл бұрын

    Tom Misch, Grace VanderWaal, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, GoldLink and Khalid in a space of a month or so. Tiny desk isnt playing at all. Giving us this much fire back to back should be a crime Goddamn. Only question is who is next?

  • @itsallgood5314

    @itsallgood5314

    6 жыл бұрын

    Praise Akinnodi probably daddy Yankee

  • @wenzycruz8378

    @wenzycruz8378

    6 жыл бұрын

    Praise Akinnodi yep

  • @MarkEvichmusic

    @MarkEvichmusic

    5 жыл бұрын

    PJ Morton is on the way. Beginning of July

  • @tayaneleitte
    @tayaneleitte4 жыл бұрын

    Funny he told this story about Saved, because that’s the song that made me realized how much I was in love with his music. Loved his performance on this. Wow.

  • @ZSaldua
    @ZSaldua3 жыл бұрын

    I just love Khalid... the quality of his voice brings out a modern style but reminiscent of traditional singing voices from various cultures... it just has a story in itself... Also this session is so chill it's like we jamming and living our best life with that dude in the classroom who plays the guitar and that other dude who just has a mad voice

  • @user-bq4xk2yh6i
    @user-bq4xk2yh6i6 жыл бұрын

    *wipes away tear* NPR didn't have to go that hard for us, but they did

  • @vibeaholic3686
    @vibeaholic36865 жыл бұрын

    When he sings "Location" im transported to another world. Beautiful talent

  • @video4newt
    @video4newt4 жыл бұрын

    Just so talented as such a young age. This performance was simply a feast to the ears. Thanks Khalid.

  • @jackgisel3211
    @jackgisel32116 жыл бұрын

    GOSH That kid is talented

  • @jeffreywhipple3667

    @jeffreywhipple3667

    5 жыл бұрын

    Which one lol Juss jeff might be the illest guitar player ever

  • @jasonlee2767

    @jasonlee2767

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can’t get over how he graduated 2016 literally year younger than me lawl

  • @smasher368
    @smasher3686 жыл бұрын

    seriously guys we need a Frank Ocean tiny desk concert

  • @sashaningkan

    @sashaningkan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nico F. AGREE

  • @slena

    @slena

    6 жыл бұрын

    if anyone can get him out on camera they deserve a fucking medal

  • @miajulzs01

    @miajulzs01

    6 жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @NothingBetterToWatch

    @NothingBetterToWatch

    5 жыл бұрын

    Won't happen in this lifetime sadly.

  • @ashleylewis8796

    @ashleylewis8796

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @islndtkr
    @islndtkr5 жыл бұрын

    Just seconds in and this goes right to the #2 spot. Right after TPAIN. OMG. seriously loving the voice.

  • @staceyharper6722
    @staceyharper67224 жыл бұрын

    Khalid gives me so much courage to pursue my own music. Love dis boi

  • @Marcus-ym2kg
    @Marcus-ym2kg5 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't everyone sound better live?!?! More heart, more soul. No clean, desinfected studio recording with videoclip nobody understands but just 2 guys, a guitar and an incredible recording engineer. Please don't ever stop these sessions!

  • @oliverwest7780

    @oliverwest7780

    5 жыл бұрын

    No, some people suck live. most artists can do pretty good. but some, like khalid, can just completely confidently play with his songs however he wants because he has an amazing voice.

  • @cecilliachi

    @cecilliachi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hozier

  • @AdA-rl4eo

    @AdA-rl4eo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only if they’re good..

  • @gonkillua14

    @gonkillua14

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oliverwest7780 I didn't read the word some the first time I read your comment so I thought that you were about to diss him

  • @xiaoyuezhu3599

    @xiaoyuezhu3599

    3 жыл бұрын

    def no😂😂😂 some people just can't sing live because there are no auto-tunes to help them sound better anymore.

  • @amowdy
    @amowdy6 жыл бұрын

    This is the most grateful comments section I’ve ever seen lol Thanks npr for spotlighting all the great music lately

  • @beelee4580
    @beelee45805 жыл бұрын

    I wanted an intimate video of Khalid singing and I couldn’t have clicked faster when I saw a tiny desk concert! I freaking love these.

  • @MentalStillness
    @MentalStillness5 жыл бұрын

    This brother is a serious talent. I've been hearing Location for the longest and didn't know it was Khalid. The collab track OTW he did with 6lack and Ty Dolla Sign is so dope.

  • @allisongay4473

    @allisongay4473

    5 жыл бұрын

    yaaass.. He is only going to get better too... Vertigo off Suncity is so beautiful and still my fave… xoxoxo -American Teen is my smoking and driving around a bit soundtrack atm lols

  • @martianrover1029
    @martianrover10295 жыл бұрын

    Frank Ocean. Give m Frank Ocean on tiny desk and my life will be complete

  • @devinwright5499

    @devinwright5499

    5 жыл бұрын

    RIGHT

  • @niacamacho

    @niacamacho

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @Worldfamous888

    @Worldfamous888

    5 жыл бұрын

    deadass

  • @juliorendon211

    @juliorendon211

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pleaseee

  • @ashleydinney5195

    @ashleydinney5195

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hadn't thought about it, but now that Frank was mentioned, y'all should have already had him in for a TDC? In fact, maybe twice by now. You're NPR. Now, great job & get on it with Frank.

  • @aikak4077
    @aikak40776 жыл бұрын

    We asked for Khalid but never thought we'd get him

  • @sunkissedpatchy4832

    @sunkissedpatchy4832

    5 жыл бұрын

    Please

  • @alnoiseplaysmc

    @alnoiseplaysmc

    5 жыл бұрын

    yes plEaSe

  • @FMRebs

    @FMRebs

    5 жыл бұрын

    what a dream

  • @yingghit97

    @yingghit97

    5 жыл бұрын

    ask for B.I.G if he aint available A-F-R-O will do!

  • @kevinbaxter5419
    @kevinbaxter54194 жыл бұрын

    My mouth is still hanging open a year later at those guitar riffs

  • @estelleboo
    @estelleboo4 жыл бұрын

    Khalid seems so fricken chill I just want to be his best friend

  • @lynnw2953
    @lynnw29536 жыл бұрын

    khalid is one of the most distinct, unique voices to debut in the last decade. 😍👏🏽 tiny desk is on a serious winning streak with their recent artist choices! 🙌🏽

  • @strongforu

    @strongforu

    5 жыл бұрын

    His voice reminds me.of Tracy Chapman.

  • @steaknbed
    @steaknbed5 жыл бұрын

    years before khalid was even a thing, I subscribed to guitarist's channel, jussjef, cas frankly he was fantastic even back then. I'm legit ecstatic to see how much hes grown career wise. well done jef, you deserve it

  • @allanmahazoasy342

    @allanmahazoasy342

    5 жыл бұрын

    he worked with Bj the chicago kid before

  • @veloqgabes9897

    @veloqgabes9897

    5 жыл бұрын

    Chan Lee yup.. I knew he looked familiar... I subscribed to him many moons ago also.. remember when his guitar was stolen and he was blessed with one

  • @meghanjiron6218
    @meghanjiron62184 жыл бұрын

    JussJef and Khalid together makes my heart smile. 😍

  • @greatestsawes9712
    @greatestsawes97124 жыл бұрын

    Damn! Khalid is all out on the mic 🎤 Guitarist is smaching hot on those strings... 🎸

  • @jenn1738
    @jenn17386 жыл бұрын

    please y'all should get Frank Ocean omg

  • @alekm5201

    @alekm5201

    6 жыл бұрын

    Stop I can only get so erect

  • @Tsheepac

    @Tsheepac

    6 жыл бұрын

    My dream

  • @jenn1738

    @jenn1738

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alek Martinez honestly same my dick would probably break

  • @jenn1738

    @jenn1738

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tsheepac I knowwww but idk if Frank would come out omg

  • @devontewilson6817

    @devontewilson6817

    6 жыл бұрын

    Man, if frank came i would squirt ...and I have a penis.

  • @iheartdeepika
    @iheartdeepika5 жыл бұрын

    he's so shy and adorable with the cutest laughter ever :, ) love his music, love his guitarist and love HIM

  • @aubreythompson9514
    @aubreythompson95145 жыл бұрын

    How did over 400 people thumbs down this?! His voice is so beautiful and his guitarist 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @chasityferreri3183
    @chasityferreri31832 жыл бұрын

    he looks like the sweetest person ever

  • @BigTimeBluesFan989
    @BigTimeBluesFan9896 жыл бұрын

    That guitar player got mad skills

  • @dimebag9945
    @dimebag99456 жыл бұрын

    CHILDISH GAMBINO PLEASE

  • @thijsvandercaaij5968

    @thijsvandercaaij5968

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dimebag he quit

  • @akaizn

    @akaizn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Donald Glover then.

  • @DanielleHenri95

    @DanielleHenri95

    6 жыл бұрын

    It'd be hard af to book him regardless

  • @lawislaw2585

    @lawislaw2585

    6 жыл бұрын

    With how NPR has been going they might. Lol

  • @rourkey2

    @rourkey2

    6 жыл бұрын

    Didnt he just release this is america like last month?

  • @bushmanheart
    @bushmanheart Жыл бұрын

    Acoustic and a voice like this. That’s all I need. Great talent and story telling. Hurts but at the same time it’s healing ❤️‍🩹

  • @jessebanks136
    @jessebanks1365 жыл бұрын

    Are people just born with amazing vocals or what??! Like damn..

  • @alizeer6749
    @alizeer67496 жыл бұрын

    Wtf khalid now!! You're awesome guys. I never loved a channel like this

  • @ivanaaigle9017
    @ivanaaigle90175 жыл бұрын

    This guitarist has me so geeked. I love his energy, and those facial expressions are so pure. Lol! Everything about this is amazing! Loooooooove it!

  • @rasheedaloggins6406
    @rasheedaloggins64069 күн бұрын

    I remember during interview Khalid said his Mother was his biggest musical inspiration 🙌🥹 Love his voice, it is so soothing!!!!

  • @Mishelle2100
    @Mishelle21004 жыл бұрын

    Khalid your voice is soothing and soulful. Kiddos to the guitarist. Love musicians who play from the heart.

  • @theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543
    @theinfamouspokeinrichmondc35436 жыл бұрын

    NPR is a big part why my days are filled with positive energy everyday. Please never ever stop doing these.

  • @adipenaloza7048
    @adipenaloza70485 жыл бұрын

    I would pay to watch him sing the ABC’s 😩

  • @yengthao4613

    @yengthao4613

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'd pay to listen to him breathe!

  • @brokenbonesracing2864

    @brokenbonesracing2864

    5 жыл бұрын

    This made my day - thank you.

  • @jlreyes6978

    @jlreyes6978

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @toviaoyakhilome6568

    @toviaoyakhilome6568

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sameeee...I'll pay to listen to him cough

  • @SkipYearSix
    @SkipYearSix2 жыл бұрын

    Love how much the guitarist is vibing.

  • @nafishaider
    @nafishaider3 жыл бұрын

    "Saved" gave me goosebumps. Wow

  • @willkern6753
    @willkern67536 жыл бұрын

    Lol not sure why people are talking about how much a roll NPR has been on. They've been producing amazing Tiny Desk concerts for years.

  • @Mhollette
    @Mhollette6 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe you guys just did this. Tiny desk >>>>>>

  • @mariaj3788
    @mariaj37885 жыл бұрын

    So soft...😇

  • @omarakmal9820
    @omarakmal98204 жыл бұрын

    who’s here in 2020🤔😉

  • @jplemieux2

    @jplemieux2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omar Akmal me

  • @Seriouslioness

    @Seriouslioness

    4 жыл бұрын

    me

  • @MsJocelynC

    @MsJocelynC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @Irizarry9

    @Irizarry9

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @stevenw6476

    @stevenw6476

    4 жыл бұрын

    still fire

  • @djbtf2753
    @djbtf27536 жыл бұрын

    WHOA IM EARLY AND I SEE THIS MAN ON A TINY DESK, BRUHHHH NPR ARENT PLAYIN ANYMORE.

  • @fabnsavvy
    @fabnsavvy6 жыл бұрын

    So glad I couldn't sleep and this popped up! 💕

  • @CallMeDaddy777
    @CallMeDaddy7775 жыл бұрын

    Guitarist totally rocking it out makes it that much better!! Wish him nothing but boat loads of success!! Keep jammin!!!

  • @oghene-ruonaotuoniyo1014
    @oghene-ruonaotuoniyo101411 ай бұрын

    Miss the old Khalid 😭😭🫶🏾

  • @DesireG756
    @DesireG7566 жыл бұрын

    NPR ARE MAKING SERIOUS MOVES THIS MONTH.

  • @cogadhturtar8408
    @cogadhturtar84085 жыл бұрын

    This is how his music should be performed. A guitar and a voice. I love his recordings too but I feel like you lose appreciation for how great he is at singing and songwriting with all the bells and whistles.

  • @lubondochilekwa

    @lubondochilekwa

    5 жыл бұрын

    Also the 808s 😂

  • @elizabethgrey4225

    @elizabethgrey4225

    5 жыл бұрын

    i completely agree, i havnt been able to vibe with music lately all i have is lyricless melodies, this though, brings a beauty to his music i already knew and fell off of.

  • @keshiapeters1575

    @keshiapeters1575

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@elizabethgrey4225 It took me awhile to warm up to his current music but I gave it another chance. His music is overproduced and saturated with beats for no reason. Khalid is a solid artist though.

  • @AugustZabladowski

    @AugustZabladowski

    4 жыл бұрын

    I respect that and definitely see your point. In my opinion the production quality of his studio track is as good as it gets. I think all the added touches and electronics are brilliant. His voice definitely is the star of the show though.

  • @BeardnScars
    @BeardnScars2 жыл бұрын

    El Paso Texas represent!

  • @Bojeezy
    @Bojeezy4 жыл бұрын

    Loving these acoustic versions of his songs that are now consider classics.

  • @venod3134
    @venod31345 жыл бұрын

    He came out the gates at 17 writing all time classic music. He is already a legend. And this NPR is perfect per u.

  • @dimebag9945
    @dimebag99456 жыл бұрын

    FRANK OCEAN PLEASE

  • @Sophia-fh8dr
    @Sophia-fh8dr3 жыл бұрын

    I love you Khalid 🥺🥺💖💖

  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic3 жыл бұрын

    Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk

  • @mahasalah4532

    @mahasalah4532

    3 жыл бұрын

    خمههع٦٧٧عنووةابتتعهخككك

  • @mahmoudsamir1198

    @mahmoudsamir1198

    3 жыл бұрын

    الردود

  • @pamnascimento7134

    @pamnascimento7134

    3 жыл бұрын

    L

  • @daijawilliams1477

    @daijawilliams1477

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brent Faiyaz please !!!!

  • @SagesRain
    @SagesRain6 жыл бұрын

    4/4 NPR - Khalid, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, Goldlink

  • @onajitetaire

    @onajitetaire

    5 жыл бұрын

    The 1975

  • @dezdezasseis

    @dezdezasseis

    5 жыл бұрын

    tom mitch man !

  • @piero914

    @piero914

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don't forget Anderson Paaks set. So good.

  • @andymontgomery1319

    @andymontgomery1319

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dermot Kenneddy...

  • @burgerschmurger8694

    @burgerschmurger8694

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sage's Rain should put Anderson pak on that list

  • @punkhazard2365
    @punkhazard23656 жыл бұрын

    I almost broke my finger clicking on this video when I saw it on my newsfeed

  • @kleinchatterjee626
    @kleinchatterjee6265 жыл бұрын

    That guitarist is jussjeff!! I've been following him for ages....Follow him guys he's an awesome guitarist.

  • @vayull7163
    @vayull71632 жыл бұрын

    Saw Khalid live. He got to perform on the main stage at a festival where I live because the person who was supposed to be there couldn't make it. He was having the time of his life and he was so happy that he got to perform on the big stage in front of a huge crowd :D

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