Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bobby Carter | August 31, 2021
A lot has happened since we last saw Little Simz at the Tiny Desk in 2017. Her stock as an actress has risen thanks to her role on the Drake-pushed reboot of Top Boy on Netflix; her 2019 album, Grey Area, made plenty of best-of-the-year lists, and the London native received the prestigious Pioneer Award at last year's AIM Awards.
For her Tiny Desk home concert Simz beamed to us from a more modest setting than all of that might imply: a living room, dropped inside a void. But it's an appropriate space for Simz to introduce her self-searching new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. That arc is pulled together here by a proficient group of players interpreting the relaxed sound of producer Inflo (who is on a run like few in the game at the moment - see Sault and Cleo Sol.) They open with the pulsing military drum and grandiose keys of the record's title track, closing with the bounce and sway of "Woman," dedicated to her mom. Between, a brutally honest message for her father, "I Love You, I Hate You," and a premiere of the Afrobeat bop "Point and Kill," featuring fellow London-based artist Obongjayar.
SET LIST
"Introvert"
"I Love You, I Hate You"
"Point and Kill" (featuring Obongjayar)
"Woman"
MUSICIANS
Little Simz: vocals
Kadeem 'Kadz Keyz' Clarke: keys
Osiris 'OTG' Wilson: vocals, percussion, DJ
Emanuel J Burton: drums
Kenan Shepherd: bass
Chrio Blake: guitar
Obongjayar: vocals
Olivia 'Livi Lovez' Williams: vocals
Ladonna Young: vocals
Rachael 'Chella Mac' Mckenzie: vocals
CREDITS
Video: Jeremy Cole, Neicee Oakley, Untold Studios
Audio: Claudio Cueni
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Andy Huether
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Josh Rogosin, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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  • @nprmusic
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  • @Krustenkaese92
    @Krustenkaese922 жыл бұрын

    God, there's nothing better than hip hop with an actual backing band. The whole vibe is so fundamentally different.

  • @TeddymanYT

    @TeddymanYT

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wish more people did it

  • @Knockedlooser

    @Knockedlooser

    2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how cool it would be if even 50% of all professional rappers would have an actual backing band, they could give jobs to so many talented musicians

  • @jla6892

    @jla6892

    2 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of when I first heard The Roots over 25 years ago.

  • @intheairex

    @intheairex

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why Kendrick's DNA./HUMBLE. MTV performance is absolutely insane

  • @kbdiesel

    @kbdiesel

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t always translate but if it’s written that way or if it does translate there’s nothing better

  • @ap1230
    @ap12302 жыл бұрын

    Forget Kanye, forget Drake, This woman’s album is the one I’m looking forward to the most!

  • @HectorTWE

    @HectorTWE

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen. And you just know it's gonna be so much more rewarding

  • @ginasta7575

    @ginasta7575

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, they will say female rappers are all like cardi b but when there's Little Simz they pretend to be blind to her greatness 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @docm4544

    @docm4544

    2 жыл бұрын

    Easily!! Little Simz is one of the best of our generation!!! True legend, beautiful inside and outside!!!

  • @stevenpanter46

    @stevenpanter46

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @baptisterial4630

    @baptisterial4630

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pusha T has an album coming that I am impatient to hear too ! But for the moment, we will celebrate on friday like a big day !!

  • @danurquhart7245
    @danurquhart7245 Жыл бұрын

    The lyricism is top notch. Little Simz empowering people around the globe to connect, love and heal

  • @matthewjam_s

    @matthewjam_s

    Жыл бұрын

    idk, i got the sense she's a devil worshipper tonight 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂... been workin' with her for awhile in spirit; though, less recently 🕊🕊🕊☮☮☮

  • @matthewjam_s

    @matthewjam_s

    Жыл бұрын

    i watched this and though, she might be satan, and the rest of the band, angels 🤷‍♂🤷‍♂🤷‍♂

  • @matthewjam_s

    @matthewjam_s

    Жыл бұрын

    sorry, *thought .. i spilled coffee on my keyboard 🤣🤣🤣

  • @444rancesca

    @444rancesca

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Dan ❤️🙌

  • @bertkauwenberghs3174
    @bertkauwenberghs3174 Жыл бұрын

    Strongest voice of her generation! She reminds me of Lauryn Hill but even more powerful - she's up there with Kendrick for me! nothing but love for LS

  • @gianpaoloubaldi8339

    @gianpaoloubaldi8339

    Жыл бұрын

    Ho pensato la stessa cosa

  • @marysem

    @marysem

    Жыл бұрын

    Nobody is more powerful than Lauryn Hill and will probably never be but yes Simz is great.

  • @bertkauwenberghs3174

    @bertkauwenberghs3174

    Жыл бұрын

    let's see - Simz just started is sociopolitical more relevant then Lauryn Hill

  • @young_diogenes

    @young_diogenes

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@marysem Lauryn Hill will always be an icon but she couldn't sustain her great output while Simz is already on a 3 great albums streak.

  • @lilfloppynutsack7986

    @lilfloppynutsack7986

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@marysemthis is a very short sited thought to have, plenty of artist have more powerful releases then her

  • @SwedePotato314
    @SwedePotato3142 жыл бұрын

    This woman's album us a straight 10/10 no skips. I only wished I'd found her sooner. She's incredible.

  • @drandana3661

    @drandana3661

    2 жыл бұрын

    Every album slaps so hard and has so much to say

  • @shanelawrence7870

    @shanelawrence7870

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grey Area is arguably even better too.

  • @LuckyNhaca

    @LuckyNhaca

    2 жыл бұрын

    SAME!

  • @smitty7326

    @smitty7326

    Жыл бұрын

    It's very exciting. IMO, she ranks high among rappers and she's releasing her best stuff right now

  • @nternetrat

    @nternetrat

    Жыл бұрын

    I *KNOW* right i'm like how was i missing out on this!!!?!?!

  • @teeej4456
    @teeej44562 жыл бұрын

    I hate to play the “under appreciated card,” but man it is really a crime that more people haven’t heard her music yet. She is undisputedly one of the best artists of our generation. I will be sharing this album all year long.

  • @PrendasBaby

    @PrendasBaby

    2 жыл бұрын

    Legit man. I been messing with her since she was 18. its crazy how many ppl missing out, all the way out

  • @knas4life

    @knas4life

    2 жыл бұрын

    Word

  • @danielburgess7101

    @danielburgess7101

    2 жыл бұрын

    people look at me funny for saying grey area is in my top 5 rap albums ever

  • @teeej4456

    @teeej4456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@danielburgess7101 yup, I hadn’t heard it until last year and was immediately shocked that there wasn’t more media coverage in the US?! Easily one of the best albums in the last 10 years and it someone slipped under the radar except for her home country.

  • @JuliannaWiner

    @JuliannaWiner

    2 жыл бұрын

    i was today's years old when i found her and i am speechless. she is unbelievable.

  • @jacobstuebs6567
    @jacobstuebs65672 жыл бұрын

    We all know the Grammys are a joke, but this not getting nominated for best rap album is a crime.

  • @heyman620

    @heyman620

    Жыл бұрын

    My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was not album of the year - what would you expect?

  • @Uaene

    @Uaene

    Жыл бұрын

    @@heyman620 MBDTF has nothing on Grey Area or SIMBI

  • @MichellBollinger

    @MichellBollinger

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Uaene a huge stretch

  • @Techmoblad

    @Techmoblad

    2 ай бұрын

    I truly think kendrick and mac miller are the only rappers besides simz that have this much substance in their albums along with everything else. Cole's close but juuuuust not quite there. Maybe with the falloff i'll change my mind

  • @ATLien51

    @ATLien51

    2 ай бұрын

    sounds like you only know a few artists@@Techmoblad

  • @tatyanafairman9199
    @tatyanafairman91992 жыл бұрын

    In addition to being insanely talented, she’s truly one of the most gorgeous women I’ve ever laid eyes on 🥺✨

  • @izinspired7455

    @izinspired7455

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fax no printer!

  • @Deezy_Ankh

    @Deezy_Ankh

    2 жыл бұрын

    My lil bro has been tellin me about her fir a while. I clicked this and before she even spoke, i was like wow shes really pretty.

  • @andrwvillan

    @andrwvillan

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely 100% agree

  • @fadalionradio9309

    @fadalionradio9309

    Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous human

  • @g.h.7661

    @g.h.7661

    Жыл бұрын

    I just love her low voice & accent ❤ she has so much confidence & seriousness in the way she carries herself. She is amazing

  • @veej
    @veej2 жыл бұрын

    Simz is already a legend. The world been waiting for her.

  • @gildasroyet6620

    @gildasroyet6620

    2 жыл бұрын

    The flow - the voice - the love of music. Thank you

  • @aleciaw736

    @aleciaw736

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts💪🏾‼️

  • @dkhasar

    @dkhasar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Real talk

  • @RobertSlover

    @RobertSlover

    2 жыл бұрын

    zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?

  • @LiamBaileyMusic

    @LiamBaileyMusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    We been waiting she been waiting errrybody just outside 🤟🏽🤣🤣❤

  • @kildogery
    @kildogery2 жыл бұрын

    I've just become 6% cooler just from watching this. Cheers NPR.

  • @TheRevWillNotBeTelevised

    @TheRevWillNotBeTelevised

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know right? It's so effortless and relaxed

  • @broetchenahoi6524

    @broetchenahoi6524

    2 жыл бұрын

    More like 60% cooler... lol

  • @alexanderskjold9511
    @alexanderskjold95112 жыл бұрын

    The production value in this is actually insane. So is the musicianship. And let's not forget Simz with the microphone technique from heaven - zero breaths was recorded that day! VIBES GALORE!

  • @laceybenson5489
    @laceybenson5489 Жыл бұрын

    "I love you, I hate you" puts all the conflicted feelings of fatherlessness into perspective. Gotta forgive, but do it on your terms. Love her for digging down into her pain to show us her strength and resiliency.

  • @mdumisenisithomo8594
    @mdumisenisithomo85942 жыл бұрын

    The background singers sound like AIR. So heavenly

  • @davidh3833

    @davidh3833

    2 жыл бұрын

    vocal technique when u sing on the exhale I believe...so it sounds "airy" n lite I believe

  • @Woopo83
    @Woopo832 жыл бұрын

    Pairing with Obongjayar has been the best thing i’ve witnessed for a while

  • @DoeMeNeek

    @DoeMeNeek

    2 жыл бұрын

    For real! 🔥

  • @SSBM-Sandwich

    @SSBM-Sandwich

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was soooo hyped when I saw the song on the album!!

  • @larryrider6603

    @larryrider6603

    2 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @hudsonhopeartcollective

    @hudsonhopeartcollective

    2 жыл бұрын

    exactly, exactly

  • @blackkat5605

    @blackkat5605

    2 жыл бұрын

    He has such Leo energy here

  • @Janitillo
    @Janitillo2 жыл бұрын

    Quick reminder that she got snubbed by the Grammys when she should have been nominated almost every category

  • @vanman757

    @vanman757

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you mean snubbed ?..

  • @vespertine1149
    @vespertine11492 жыл бұрын

    the backing singers are absolutely godly omg. she holds such a command over the room, definitely my new fave tiny desk concert (sorry weyes blood)

  • @mauricioortega1261
    @mauricioortega12612 жыл бұрын

    13:43 Little Simz is so powerful she can incidentally kick a glass full of water and don't make a whole mess

  • @sydneyrebello3949

    @sydneyrebello3949

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was siccck!

  • @zents1989

    @zents1989

    2 жыл бұрын

    wow that was impressive indeed!!!

  • @silverblaze713

    @silverblaze713

    2 жыл бұрын

    if she wanted to make a mess she'd just point...

  • @finnick3222

    @finnick3222

    2 жыл бұрын

    and it magically went back 😂

  • @timfetherston7325

    @timfetherston7325

    2 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @bdpyne
    @bdpyne2 жыл бұрын

    Man, I’m in love. She’s taking hip hop in a direction it’s needed for a long time. Gotta’ say, the British music scene is on fire right now.

  • @KaikalaMoon

    @KaikalaMoon

    2 жыл бұрын

    How bout on the way back. Carl McIntosh (Loose Ends) created 1st break beats.

  • @richjones7313

    @richjones7313

    2 жыл бұрын

    always has been bro particularly on more fire flinging them solar flares to date!

  • @devinklanderson

    @devinklanderson

    Жыл бұрын

    Seriously though, from their guitar music to their hip hop. All solid.

  • @rissrose3821

    @rissrose3821

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree . Uk is the hip hop lyrical Empire definitely.

  • @g.h.7661

    @g.h.7661

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually the rap/hiphop scene in England has been the best on earth for at least the past 10-20 years, MF Doom anyone?? unfortunately Americans weren’t exposed to much more than that until quite recently. The countless, painfully mediocre artists who get famous in the US/Canada base everything down to their literal rapping style on British artists & rarely ever mention those particular influences much less give them any credit. For a great example, please look up/listen to Lady Leshurr, the mostly unknown young woman whose style Cardi B shamelessly ripped off, and you will understand how bad it is.

  • @benjamincarroll3837
    @benjamincarroll3837 Жыл бұрын

    The backing singers are so well selected for her voice. Really great choices.

  • @simonmare720
    @simonmare72010 ай бұрын

    The drummer grooves so freaking hard.

  • @JJJameson.
    @JJJameson.2 жыл бұрын

    This hits like Anderson Paak's tiny desk, all hits no misses

  • @Snook_

    @Snook_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Imagine a collab

  • @dillonwhite6375

    @dillonwhite6375

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yessss!! Paak had a legend. Imagine if we could get a festival of this that would be legends... Id pay real money for an intimate tiny desk festival

  • @bigrighthook6107

    @bigrighthook6107

    2 жыл бұрын

    I first discovered Little Simz as an opener for Anderson Paak in like 2017

  • @kpdelaney6460

    @kpdelaney6460

    2 жыл бұрын

    for sure!

  • @lequedicatsamarge4228

    @lequedicatsamarge4228

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Snook_ I'd so try to put anything in motion to see Paak and her together live

  • @oryade2830
    @oryade28302 жыл бұрын

    You can feel the NIGERIAN CONNECTION right there when OBONGJAYAR came in with that WEST AFRICAN DISCO SOUND. If my dad was alive, he will be vibing with y'all on this one. Proud Of Y'all.

  • @FergVP

    @FergVP

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bless up brotha - hes vibing up there

  • @johnmorgan5495

    @johnmorgan5495

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bit more like Flea Kuti I think

  • @oryade2830

    @oryade2830

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FergVP Thanks

  • @oryade2830

    @oryade2830

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnmorgan5495 Yea

  • @ojvic7297

    @ojvic7297

    2 жыл бұрын

    Little simz is nigerian too

  • @gaspar3453
    @gaspar3453 Жыл бұрын

    we need a new one of her new album

  • @michaelralph3074

    @michaelralph3074

    Жыл бұрын

    literally just dropped last monday chief

  • @jonnykhatru

    @jonnykhatru

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelralph3074 they mean a new tiny desk with tracks from her new album

  • @michaelralph3074

    @michaelralph3074

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jonnykhatru u right nvm i misread

  • @dukeofcapet3176
    @dukeofcapet3176 Жыл бұрын

    The reprise at 04:02 is pure musicianship. The band, Little Simz and the ridiculously good backing vocals are impressive.

  • @majshkdt
    @majshkdt2 жыл бұрын

    17:47 the girls from the chorus vibing and letting each other shine was everything

  • @phillyblunt138

    @phillyblunt138

    2 жыл бұрын

    They sound so good, I’ve got goosebumps haha

  • @justanotherti4790

    @justanotherti4790

    2 жыл бұрын

    Her backup singers are flawless 🔥!!!

  • @kpdelaney6460

    @kpdelaney6460

    2 жыл бұрын

    The chorus in "Woman" is probably my favorite part of the whole album. I love the key change in the middle. So cool!

  • @simonjsadler

    @simonjsadler

    2 жыл бұрын

    I need the Simz band in my living room

  • @basiabrown7625
    @basiabrown76252 жыл бұрын

    Her background singers are phenomenal!!

  • @benjamincarroll3837

    @benjamincarroll3837

    Жыл бұрын

    give it up for them !!

  • @619Gotenks

    @619Gotenks

    Жыл бұрын

    Man they're a whole vibe by themselves

  • @francisinaku4874

    @francisinaku4874

    5 ай бұрын

    Someone finally said it

  • @roycarder6179

    @roycarder6179

    4 ай бұрын

    She’s dire ….the back singers are the actual talent

  • @ShutUpMoron

    @ShutUpMoron

    4 ай бұрын

    @@roycarder6179 Your life will become better once you can give props without putting another person down

  • @mrpinkfroud4129
    @mrpinkfroud41297 ай бұрын

    I am 55 years old and I have loved music since I was a child. I grew up in the rock era. Now I'm listening to this concert and I can say that it is a piece of excellent music. In this boring and secondary world of music, this music is like a sunrise over a dark valley.

  • @MissJessiePie
    @MissJessiePie2 жыл бұрын

    "All I see is black stars and I fricking love it". Top moment right there. Sublime.

  • @plicool
    @plicool2 жыл бұрын

    Simz and Obongjayer's performance is too beautiful

  • @NeutralMjolkHotel

    @NeutralMjolkHotel

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m floored by his voice. What an amazing song

  • @chuckvandusty
    @chuckvandusty2 жыл бұрын

    "Drake's album or Kanye's album?" Me: "LITTLE SIMZ"

  • @meta4972

    @meta4972

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's me lol

  • @Lucywonderhunt

    @Lucywonderhunt

    2 жыл бұрын

    She is electric ⚡️ gives me chills . Incredible music

  • @legoasesino

    @legoasesino

    2 жыл бұрын

    little simz, tyler the creator and slowthai are the real mvps this year

  • @EclecticoIconoclasta

    @EclecticoIconoclasta

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah. I didn´t care for the Kanye album either

  • @descendingforth
    @descendingforth2 жыл бұрын

    This is such a legendary performance. This has got to be the best Tiny Desk of all time.

  • @bhill005
    @bhill00511 ай бұрын

    I may be a year late to this Tiny Desk concert. But, next time a discussion is had about the greatest MCs of all time, Little Simz is a name that needs to be in that mention. Her talent level legit stacks up with the best to ever do it. She’s in that same league. The girl deserves every bit of those flowers as she is just too dope🔥🔥🔥

  • @jamespool5495
    @jamespool54952 жыл бұрын

    I’ll keep saying it, one of the best rollouts for this album

  • @phillyblunt138

    @phillyblunt138

    2 жыл бұрын

    Independently done too. No major label backing (not that Simz needs it!)

  • @Cubbsie123

    @Cubbsie123

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@phillyblunt138 the album is released on AWAL, which is owned by Sony Music?

  • @phillyblunt138

    @phillyblunt138

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Cubbsie123 AWAL is a distributor, they offer their artists support for sure but it’s not the same as a major label proper

  • @macb6528
    @macb65282 жыл бұрын

    god the sound engineer always knocks these out of the park. how many instruments and not one got drowned out or is overly present. great jobs!

  • @clex

    @clex

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you (:

  • @sim3144
    @sim3144 Жыл бұрын

    I am late to this, but Lil Simz got an instant fan, just like that. She is incredible y'all. Her sounds is nostalgic, a fine blend of Lauryn Hill & Missy.

  • @vanman757

    @vanman757

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah man... 😎

  • @lequedicatsamarge4228
    @lequedicatsamarge42282 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what it is, but she's the one. Usually I listen to Jazz and classical music and honestly have trouble connecting with hip hop (except for some early tribe called quest stuff) - but she really gets to me. I'd love to see her with Alfa Mist and that ecosystem of phenomenal musicians Great Britain seems to have currently.

  • @sohnaminta.9264

    @sohnaminta.9264

    Жыл бұрын

    If you like jazz you should listen to laufey

  • @davidphilipp16

    @davidphilipp16

    Жыл бұрын

    Imagine her with yusseef dayed spaming chops in the background

  • @KevOnStage
    @KevOnStage2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @RedDevil_Joe

    @RedDevil_Joe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you’re a fan Kev. If you wanna get on some more U.K. rap, Dave and Avelino are amazing. Their song Cassius Clay is insane

  • @mjdwtube

    @mjdwtube

    2 жыл бұрын

    please show this to Tobe!

  • @MrMusicManiac10

    @MrMusicManiac10

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Kev!! Message me if you want UK music recommendations I’ll put you on

  • @Laura-sg6ss

    @Laura-sg6ss

    2 жыл бұрын

    🔥💯

  • @RobertCarvalhoUK

    @RobertCarvalhoUK

    2 жыл бұрын

    😊..

  • @henrymarr974
    @henrymarr9742 жыл бұрын

    She’s a true artist. Beautiful powerful and lyrical, she ticks every box. Grey album blew me away…I can’t wait for new album on Friday it’s gonna be fire 🔥

  • @FEARmeify

    @FEARmeify

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why's "beautiful" one of thoses boxes? Who cares about physical appereance. This is music and that's the only thing that matters.

  • @henrymarr974

    @henrymarr974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FEARmeify although I do think she is beautiful I more meant her music

  • @RobertSlover

    @RobertSlover

    2 жыл бұрын

    zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?

  • @marcelmarshall4240

    @marcelmarshall4240

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RobertSlover None. This chick is typical of this generation. Unpolished ‘music’, with poor structure. Rambling about nothing. These kids need to learn SONGWRITING. Compare Lauryn Hill. Mic dropped.

  • @RobertSlover

    @RobertSlover

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marcelmarshall4240 i was thinking bob dylan. knowledge dropped.

  • @gabazatiba5951
    @gabazatiba59512 жыл бұрын

    IGNORING the back-up singers?! In THIS comment section?! NEVER!!! GIVE IT UP for those VOICES!!!

  • @henrycodm896
    @henrycodm8962 жыл бұрын

    This woman was just blessed with some extra special DNA.

  • @sierramurphy3755
    @sierramurphy37552 жыл бұрын

    The band. The singers. The couch. The eye contact....just overwhelmed by the artistry.

  • @MARYANNE269

    @MARYANNE269

    Жыл бұрын

    Keeping it Real!! 😍

  • @MiloVersutia
    @MiloVersutia2 жыл бұрын

    She never dissapoints. She is an artist in every sense of the word, the whole world needs to hear her music fr

  • @ThaMobstarr
    @ThaMobstarr2 жыл бұрын

    Love her boombap, concious-rap style. Long-time missed by many OG hip hop fans. She's a real lyricst.

  • @janmajnik6889

    @janmajnik6889

    9 ай бұрын

    word!

  • @LiftedGamingLoL
    @LiftedGamingLoL Жыл бұрын

    Amazing actor, incredible writer - UKs hip hop/neosoul/modern jazz scene is insane. "If you can't feel pain, then you can't feel the opposite" a realization that always gives me solace. No light without dark. Sides of a coin. Beautiful performance

  • @Phonophobia
    @Phonophobia2 жыл бұрын

    This was way overdue and will be on heavy rotation from now on. Girl is killing it

  • @jackpayne9713
    @jackpayne97132 жыл бұрын

    She’s so ridiculously talented- it’s unreal

  • @anahotko6445

    @anahotko6445

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also works really hard.

  • @aliciachaa587
    @aliciachaa5872 жыл бұрын

    She is blowing me away, verge of tears , she embodies empowered beautiful queen and this crew are equally beautiful.

  • @GrantKanigan
    @GrantKanigan5 ай бұрын

    The mixing sounds incredible 🙌

  • @clex

    @clex

    5 ай бұрын

    thank you!

  • @willylentebries1799
    @willylentebries17992 жыл бұрын

    Tonight's my first time hearing Little Simz's music and it has actually brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of this performance. This woman, these musicians, the whole aesthetic.... I'm at a loss for words. It's been ages since I've had goosebumps like these listening to a new artist.

  • @DUNCANthaDIPPER

    @DUNCANthaDIPPER

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here, absolutely incredible

  • @grimedoc8180

    @grimedoc8180

    2 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the ride, you will not be disappointed :)

  • @danielburgess7101

    @danielburgess7101

    2 жыл бұрын

    shes literally in a class of her own. shes got that aura about her that you dont see much. latest album shat on drake and kanye as well.

  • @madonnailoba6452

    @madonnailoba6452

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same! I just (like right now) discovered her on IG randomly and this is the best thing that has happened to me today!❤️🔥

  • @differentbutsimilar7893

    @differentbutsimilar7893

    2 жыл бұрын

    The album was crazy enough. This performance has immaculate energy. Every part of it is perfectly in sync. Even the camera is on it all of the time. There is so much more than meets the eye with this performance. It manages to look so chill and inviting, like everyone is just relaxing. But in reality it is meticulously coordinated. I also found myself tearing up. Not only did it sound beautiful, but everything about this performance and the way it was captured are perfect. It's a diamond. The whole time I was watching, I felt like I had this impossible gift.

  • @vanyagitaazaria3842
    @vanyagitaazaria38422 жыл бұрын

    IM HERE FRONT ROW SEAT

  • @landoohmke
    @landoohmke2 жыл бұрын

    The camera work is amazing. Fav album of the year so far. Little Simz ❤️

  • @AllHomesteading
    @AllHomesteading Жыл бұрын

    Always come back to this. Love Little Simz

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak2 жыл бұрын

    Little Simz growth as an artist has been beautiful to witness. She's so genuine, intelligent and talented. She deserves every bit of success that comes her way.

  • @einargraube2083
    @einargraube20832 жыл бұрын

    The coolest tiny desk concert yet…

  • @samuelabilawon2805

    @samuelabilawon2805

    2 жыл бұрын

    No cap

  • @RayonNelson
    @RayonNelson2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Everythings on point! Need to come to a live show soon!!

  • @christopherroa9781
    @christopherroa97812 жыл бұрын

    This is so fun! Love the band and the singers. The whole look and feel is so warm and vibrant

  • @dragonfromvenus
    @dragonfromvenus2 жыл бұрын

    everytime she says « i’m a black woman and i’m a proud one » i got GOOSEBUMPS

  • @mpho2chris
    @mpho2chris2 жыл бұрын

    I see Lauryn, Willo Smith and Bhadu in one person here, she's too much 🔥

  • @jeanbeya6860
    @jeanbeya68602 жыл бұрын

    Little Simz deserves all the flowers she's getting. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert is a masterpiece!

  • @hernandomunoz429
    @hernandomunoz4292 жыл бұрын

    This moves your soul and thank you to these artists.

  • @SinnohStarly
    @SinnohStarly2 жыл бұрын

    Introvert is the rare song where I prefer the studio version to the Tiny Desk, but that’s only because the studio version is absolute perfection. Simz is an absolute beast and I can’t wait for the album!

  • @Missjunebugfreak

    @Missjunebugfreak

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, as much as I enjoy this live performance, the studio version is so grand, epic and emotional.

  • @stephenparsons6205

    @stephenparsons6205

    2 жыл бұрын

    If she could get the full orchestra in there for one track, I'm sure she would. But I really liked this version, the way they arranged it for a smaller band was really clever

  • @loverboyclement6767

    @loverboyclement6767

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya you’d need an entire orchestra to get the same effect as the studio version lol

  • @ReviewsByMookieGee

    @ReviewsByMookieGee

    2 жыл бұрын

    The video of the studio version is epic.

  • @Jsalcedo23

    @Jsalcedo23

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree 1000%

  • @southsidejohnny5624
    @southsidejohnny56242 жыл бұрын

    Old Scottish non-melaninated dude here. Caught bits of Liitle Simz in the past and liked what I heard but this is next-level. As other people have mentioned, she is a real, true artist and deserves to take over the world. Shout-out to the band too and especially to the ladies on BVs, what a great sound they all make together. Would give any number of limbs to have sat in with this band for an afternoon. Would need to have got a LOT better on my old drum kit before that though. Two CDs will def be purchased on Friday: one for me and one for my daughter.

  • @crate.digger.5033

    @crate.digger.5033

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can purchase now for preorder

  • @oneandonlynino

    @oneandonlynino

    2 жыл бұрын

    You sound like a great man and father! Keep it up bro

  • @southsidejohnny5624

    @southsidejohnny5624

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oneandonlynino Cheers Nino, what a lovely thing to say. All the best to you and yours.

  • @thebizness5596

    @thebizness5596

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re a great Dad for buying your daughter this album. This is the music young girls need to be listening too. Soul filling and brain feeding.

  • @squidmilker6311

    @squidmilker6311

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome to read. Much respect man.

  • @bougiefoody1078
    @bougiefoody1078 Жыл бұрын

    This was incredible. Vibe, band. Everything

  • @homosexualpanic
    @homosexualpanic2 жыл бұрын

    Great backing vocals, amazing band and total vibe

  • @willfoskett7965
    @willfoskett79652 жыл бұрын

    Obongjayar is the coolest man I’ve laid my eyes upon

  • @lierox9
    @lierox92 жыл бұрын

    Best tiny desk ever? You can see how much prep went into this. The variety of flow in her bars is insane (not to mention the musical accompaniment to them). the camera movement and zooming, is class too. Got a CD hardcopy of the new album, blown away.

  • @vVincent.

    @vVincent.

    2 жыл бұрын

    it's a great one for sure but nothing will ever beat the mac one

  • @maxgraivier2024

    @maxgraivier2024

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vVincent. except Tyler, Paak, and T-Pain

  • @vVincent.

    @vVincent.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maxgraivier2024 no

  • @nternetrat

    @nternetrat

    Жыл бұрын

    I KNOW

  • @of496
    @of4962 жыл бұрын

    One of the best live performances I’ve seen in a long time for sure

  • @ineesmouraa
    @ineesmouraa2 жыл бұрын

    one of the best tiny desks ever made. this is just too good, thank you so much.

  • @kaeuymah
    @kaeuymah2 жыл бұрын

    I’m only 11 minutes in, but it only took a minute to know Little Simz just gave us a masterpiece. This is the album of the year.

  • @ricardobeatriz1790
    @ricardobeatriz17902 жыл бұрын

    Little simz, Sault, Cleo sol, Inflo, Michael kiwanuka… Forever living originals…love you all! Thanks for the amazing music! 🙌

  • @Lucywonderhunt

    @Lucywonderhunt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes 🙌

  • @brewsreviewship-hophops5981
    @brewsreviewship-hophops59812 жыл бұрын

    Like how she switches it up in all her performances. This one could be its own EP

  • @christianmunene
    @christianmunene2 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS PURE ART.

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef2 жыл бұрын

    unbelievable

  • @nwayoo9559

    @nwayoo9559

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is it really you checking out Simzy? lol

  • @eliasi5080

    @eliasi5080

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gaz!

  • @RaginYak
    @RaginYak2 жыл бұрын

    'Woman' is so uplifting. Power to women everywhere.

  • @revival45
    @revival452 жыл бұрын

    This young lady is something special. Her album is hard one of those you don't want to end.

  • @tiptoethroughthetulips9428
    @tiptoethroughthetulips94282 жыл бұрын

    I love this choir! It's delightful and beautiful!

  • @aritraroy3493
    @aritraroy34932 жыл бұрын

    I can't even believe how good this is. The album is a straight up classic in my books.

  • @meta4972

    @meta4972

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!!

  • @nternetrat

    @nternetrat

    Жыл бұрын

    YUP

  • @musiqologist

    @musiqologist

    Жыл бұрын

    Legitimate. She leveled up on her last project.

  • @plumbawl5977
    @plumbawl59772 жыл бұрын

    Olivia, Ladonna, and Rachael are so incredibly, vocally tight! Lady Trio Audio, blending vocals, 3D!

  • @mikeot
    @mikeot9 ай бұрын

    Love this. The whole band and vocals perfect. And with Obingjayer.

  • @RNLovelyRussell
    @RNLovelyRussell7 ай бұрын

    The background artist are impeccable! Love Simbi she a master at this!!

  • @Grizzlybearr-di3ez
    @Grizzlybearr-di3ez2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I've never heard of Little Simz, but from start to finish I had chills. This is now my favorite Tiny Desk. Y'all ate this!!!

  • @stanleyivor595

    @stanleyivor595

    2 жыл бұрын

    Her discography is insane

  • @juandavila5097
    @juandavila50972 жыл бұрын

    Omg she blew this out of the water! Imagine her and koffee doing a collab! 🤯

  • @malteplath
    @malteplath Жыл бұрын

    Amazing charisma, and amazing musicians. I'm glad to have discovered them on KZread.

  • @wendyhernandez-gq7ok
    @wendyhernandez-gq7ok2 жыл бұрын

    this was such a beautiful performance !! Lil Simz and the whole band are so amazing!!

  • @palesaaaa_
    @palesaaaa_2 жыл бұрын

    I can't help but feel proud of her growth in the industry. Her lyricism is top-notch. She's King :)

  • @scottherbert3536

    @scottherbert3536

    2 жыл бұрын

    Queen for sure, I've heard a few tunes and heard a lot of ppl in the UK raving about her, this was immense.

  • @hanswabzy9818

    @hanswabzy9818

    2 жыл бұрын

    You mean QUEEN, I stan!

  • @palesaaaa_

    @palesaaaa_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hanswabzy9818 Queen is second position. I highly rate her as first 😃

  • @-piras

    @-piras

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@palesaaaa_ Queen is the strongest piece in the board

  • @verwundert

    @verwundert

    Жыл бұрын

    y’all in that patriarchy frame tss

  • @raph2k01
    @raph2k012 жыл бұрын

    this band is seriously killer, so much talent and songwriting ability.

  • @britneymolatelo6968
    @britneymolatelo69682 жыл бұрын

    I love this women, gave us one the best albums this year❤️❤️🥺

  • @AronJohnston
    @AronJohnston2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely incredible - Kudos to Simz and that band behind her 🙌

  • @madelinemawusi7933
    @madelinemawusi79332 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for her to finally get her recognition and her moment for YEARS here it is here it comes y’all aren’t ready one of the best in the game 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @broquelynnshepard5105
    @broquelynnshepard51052 жыл бұрын

    This was such a great way to start my day. 6am on the East coast of the U.S.

  • @marcusmiles5145

    @marcusmiles5145

    2 жыл бұрын

    3am California time and I am up with full attention and ready!!!

  • @chiquitaadams797

    @chiquitaadams797

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Same. It's 8 am now East Coast U.S as well 😎 Have a great day

  • @Ayo.Ajisafe

    @Ayo.Ajisafe

    2 жыл бұрын

    So pleased to hear Americans are rockin with her. You guys listen to lot's of UK stuff? Peace!

  • @marcusmiles5145

    @marcusmiles5145

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ayo.Ajisafe My Brother or Sis...we are with you. I been a fan of Dave, Kano, Ashley, Simon, etc well before I saw them in Top Boy. I rock with US worldwide. Im heavy into Alfa Mist, Yusuf Dayes, and Mansur Brown on the Jazz tip too. All Love.

  • @witajnieznajomy
    @witajnieznajomy2 жыл бұрын

    they're the best! truly a blessing

  • @brunnorpdias
    @brunnorpdias2 жыл бұрын

    Their energy is amazing

  • @pwheezy3397
    @pwheezy33972 жыл бұрын

    Didn't quite know what to expect here... But the music was dope and then she opened her mouth... Lyrics and delivery was on point! Everything felt organic to me. I really enjoyed this concert. The Band was dope, the back-up singers was dope, Little Simz was dope & the Artist she brought out was dope!!! I'm a fan now!!!

  • @05ALMA20

    @05ALMA20

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t recommend her album Grey Area enough!! All of her music is great but that album is where you really start seeing her lyrics and production come together to create greatness

  • @joshbanes957
    @joshbanes9572 жыл бұрын

    Man this band is so tight. Especially the drummer

  • @enockhavyarimana9655
    @enockhavyarimana96552 жыл бұрын

    This is a classic album that will last for 100 years. Only few artists like Fela Kuti, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Eminem have made these albims and she is up there among the stars.

  • @snrms2351
    @snrms23512 жыл бұрын

    amazing. what a gift from these beautiful people

  • @nolan-zs5mc
    @nolan-zs5mc2 жыл бұрын

    There’s no words to describe this. Album of the year, artist of the generation, Simz is King

  • @philipliste5397
    @philipliste53972 жыл бұрын

    The future of hip hop is no doubt female. Thanks, Little Simz, so much!

  • @hgcollective
    @hgcollective Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant performance! The back up vocals are divine ❤❤❤❤