Y’ALL GOT MESHELL ON TINY DESK?!?!!!

@LostInThisGardenofLife

3 жыл бұрын

You say that like it’s unreal, do you even know WHO Meshell is? 🤣

@TheAmayaM

3 жыл бұрын

@@LostInThisGardenofLife Yes, that’s why I said what I said.

@LostInThisGardenofLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAmayaM so many great artists have been on tiny desk!

@AChi__

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy thing is, I just wondered what Meshell on Tiny Desk Home Concerts would be like, just a couple of weeks ago. I was shocked to see this video sitting nice and calmly in my KZread subscriptions 👀👍🏽👍🏽

@afrank1416

3 жыл бұрын

I'm in heaven. Love this woman.

NPR finally opening up the stage for the strong and yet so tender voice of Meshell.

I didn't even watch yet, I just saw her name and got chills.

@tonniebeck8212

3 жыл бұрын

You will get chills when you watch. Amazing performance. I've watched it 6 times.

@only1rb

3 жыл бұрын

What you said! 🎸

@Jakethey

3 жыл бұрын

You should she is the GOAT of lesbian love...in a straight time

@CarinaRenner

3 жыл бұрын

Constant chills!!! Never ending goosebumpsssss

@keisi1574

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonniebeck8212 I'm 3 seconds in n I have chills. She's one of the true artists of our time.🙏🏽

There has NEVER been a time when I wasn't in love with this woman, her voice, her presence... Just beyond! Thank you, Tiny Desk!!! 🥰💜

@t.lunaimhotepmdiv135

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED!!!!

@aishakai5546

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@dariuszkraszewski9774

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@keisi1574

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me. She's the *REAL* deal. 🙏🏽

@tbee1575

3 жыл бұрын

@Veronese.....YEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!! Me and you BOTH!!!!!! Have👏🏾loved 👏🏾 everything👏🏾 about👏🏾 her👏🏾FOR👏🏾EV👏🏾ERRRRR👏🏾!!!

I was 11 years old when Plantation Lullabies came out. I saw her on BET and became an instant fan. Went to the record store the next day and bout the CD with my allowance money. Always loved MeShell.❤

@irisbjones

3 жыл бұрын

I was 22 - still have the CD and still love her.

@Aswadah

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Same. Saw her BET performance when it aired and was hooked ever since. It was Video Soul with Donnie Simpson and she performed live.

@thaxtonwaters8561

Жыл бұрын

I was 11 also and saw her on Arsenio and was in love ever since.

@MsSuperSchultz

Жыл бұрын

I was 22 in college and it hit me hard. It was all I played on repeat.

@polarxta2833

Жыл бұрын

Heard it on the car radio on TripleJ. Drove home quickly.

I love her. She's my favorite artist, and should be so much bigger than she is based on her level of talent.

Thank you Tiny Desk - Meshell is a treasure!

Fool of me makes me cry .... such a beautiful song 😥

@aishakai5546

3 жыл бұрын

Chills every time

@denrico777

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest breakup songs...no, just songs, of all time.

@misstocoa2766

3 жыл бұрын

It's literally the greatest. If your into dancing... Look up so you think you can dance where they perform to it 😭😭😭

@misstocoa2766

3 жыл бұрын

@@denrico777 THIS !!

@drdnward

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favs

I remember when I discovered Meshell - I used to be a bass player, and she blew me away with her debut album with her playing but also composition, song writing AND singing. What a huge talent,e but still seems underground and undiscovered. So great to see and hear her again

MESHELL!!! 😭🙌🏿 Got to see her at Afropunk years ago. The way she had us in the palm of her hand was everything. This woman’s music takes me to another place. Still blasting Love Song #1 from comfort woman ❤️❤️ & many others. So happy to see her on this platform. Enjoy everyone ✨

@solofemmenoire9108

Жыл бұрын

Love song #1 is my favorite

“You made a fool of me, tell me why?” I watch Love & Basketball just for this scene and this song. I cry every time. Masterpiece 💯🌺💗

@musicartlover963

3 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@magenscott6667

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

"PLANTATION"..is one of the most insanely perfect albums ever..start to finish.."here i sit outside your door".."talk to me".......🥰

Her music just stays with you over a period of years. Not a season. Bc it's tied to something we all share.

This is a musician threw and threw.. Give her those 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹..... Two Fingers and a whole lots of love..

i think it was about 30 years ago when I saw her live in a concert on a certain campus upstate NY. oh the love I felt for her. what a poet, what a musician, what a singer, what a slick bassist. wow!

@michaelhaile6371

3 жыл бұрын

One of the baddest bass players around

@EllisInWonderland.

3 жыл бұрын

💯

@genepozniak

3 жыл бұрын

I can't BELIEVE she is 53 years old!!! :-o

@LiLaoda9

3 жыл бұрын

@@genepozniak what does it matter if she’s 153! Seriously🙄

@genepozniak

3 жыл бұрын

@@LiLaoda9 So, you don't like it when other people get compliments. I seeeeee. OK. Here's one for you: I love your name. 🙂

If "underrated" was a person. Me'Shell= The Truth.

Listen. I was too excited to see MeShell! I know she toiled over this list, because she even asked us fans what we thought she should sing. But she always moves in alignment. This was a beautiful offering. I love that her catalogue is SO deep, and you'll probably NEVER hear all of your favorites in one sitting, but.. you definitely won't be upset with anything that you gain from that experience, because it's just that.. an experience. Beautiful acoustic experience.

@Cello21777

3 жыл бұрын

Truth!!

@settlinforleste2299

3 жыл бұрын

Major facts

@icontheartist4406

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. What you said.

@justanotherti4790

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

Yes 👏🏽. Words cannot describe the beauty, the depth of her artistry. Living legend....played with John Cougar Mellencamp and many more. Had the privilege to see her in concert at the House of Blues New York many many moons ago. Wow what a set ✨💗🤩🙏🏾👏🏽

Tiny desk or big stage, Meshell never disappoints. Neither does Chris Bruce, who is playing so beautifully next to her. Great concert series!

O boy did she got me through the sickening 90s... Only her voice is pure goosebumps

I forgot how much I love Meshell Ndegeocello's singing voice. Beautiful. 🌸

OMG, what a blessing to see and hear this woman. Been a fan for at least 30 years.

@kathyralph5183

3 жыл бұрын

Me2 Have Tix for concert here in n.c. for my birthday last marc. Covid took over. It's been rescheduled twice. Now it's this September. Got sweet seats. Nikon locked and loaded.

@kathyralph5183

3 жыл бұрын

Had my Tix for this hottie since last march 2020. Covid hit. Concerts been rescheduled twice. Now's for September 2021. Nikon locked and loaded. Can't wait.

MY HERO. Meshell encouraged me to write. And give voice.

@chioma916

Жыл бұрын

'and give voice', lovely

I have had a crush on Meshell for at least 25 years... she sounds wonderful.

So good... no words... she really has a sage like nature... still wishing she would make an experimental jazz group with her, Rhiannon Giddens, Cassandra Wilson and Sheila E... They could call themselves "Daughters of The Fon" ...they would literally create the standards that future jazz artists would be singing 100 years from now...

@mrstempo

3 жыл бұрын

Dream team

@berkleywhittler7128

3 жыл бұрын

My dream team would be: Michelle of course Sheila E. Wendy & Lisa Maybe H. E. R

I’ve been digging Meshell Ndegeocello for many, many (over 20) years!! She is one of the most underrated and under appreciated musicians! THIS IS REAL MUSIC!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@victoriaa2545

10 ай бұрын

Right? That VOICE?

@feliciawilliams5720

9 ай бұрын

👏🏾✊🏾

@willy1957

6 ай бұрын

I just discovered her recently as she was on a recording with Robert Glasper. Big fan now🫶🏼

Fool of me from love in basketball is a classic!! Love that joint! Great performance from her from both of them

I’ve recently discovered Meshell. A beautiful, talented, woman, musician and human being. I’m overjoyed to see her performing at The Tiny Desk. Warmest thanks.🥶🙏🇬🇧🥶

This stripped down version of forget my name is haaard!! With that guitar riff! "forget my name" **din din din dum dum...** whaaat!

@castroleiro

3 жыл бұрын

That riff!!!!!! The funk dressed up in a cowboy hat, jeans and work boots... is still the funk. And the funk abides in her...always.

Her voice is like a rich velvet dessert 🍮😍🎶 Her music is like no other . Npr you guys got it right 💯

I woke up to Meshell, and quickly felt relevant again.

@queen_naaseh_x

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

Oh my goodness!!! MESHELL!!! One of the BEST concerts I ever attended- 2003 DuSable Museum’s concert hall. She had a teenage drummer who was phenomenal! She’s THE baddest bassist!! Her passionate, melancholy energy soothed us all... Her musicianship was astounding! We love you, Meshell, your brilliance is a balm.

@justanotherti4790

2 жыл бұрын

True

I stepped into her music and found L O V E!

@dariuszkraszewski9774

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Literally...

I LOVE THIS WOMAN FOREVER!

0:00 - *Step Into the Projects* 1:26 - *Price of the Ticket* (3:07) 3:47 - *Forget My Name* 7:54 - *Fool of Me*

@terryremaly957

3 жыл бұрын

So good love them all

@MsLouise1960

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me why? re the last track x🌻

@mre1love1love

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You... ✌🏿☝🏿💜.....

@prissylily25

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was waiting on “Fool of Me” !!!

@cocovernon8394

3 жыл бұрын

That last track hits different when you’re actually going through.

Woah, flashback to my uni daze... She's wondrous! And Baldwin def deserves flowers every day.

YA'LL GOT MESHELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Such a beautiful concert. Recently I've listened to new work from older singers and been sad to hear how their voices had aged. Meshell's voice is still exquisite in her 50's. Ms. Bruce's guitar leaves me wordless.

I love your art Meshell! Thank you for blessing us with this rare appearance 🥰

She's amazing. Thanks Tiny Desk for giving us these shows!!🙏

Is it possible to love someone you never met? I’m so thankful my parents introduced me to me’shell when I was a kid. What a beautiful, fragil, strong concert.

@keisi1574

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it's possible. I love her, too. I've Nina Simone. I love Paul Pena. Not only their music n their art- I love their spirit. Their spirits are TRUE.

From Plantation Lullabies to this moment, Me’shell remains a timeless embodiment of art. This concert while short, was such a beautiful reflection of the dichotomy of the profound artistry and depth that Me’shell is (aka DOPENESS) 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Thank you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@farmore7105

3 жыл бұрын

Plantation Lullabies was a gift. I heard it at 7 years old and it changed my world. Never stopped listening!

@lembaha

2 жыл бұрын

I concur!!!!!

Also, I definitely squealed when I got this notification!

No way! Meshell is my fave bass player 👊🏻

@terryremaly957

3 жыл бұрын

I love bass She so smooth

@rumelbeauty

3 жыл бұрын

SAME! She's incredible.

@Alodri

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not good for my hearing, but I love playing her take of Atomic Dog so loud where the amp shakes my chest.

Whenever I see her name, I know it's going to be great. Bless you, Meshell.

Such a deep spirit this lady

My favorite bassist who brings it all the time...

Ok wait. I wasn’t ready...AT ALL. So happy to see and HEAR Meshell!!! The acoustic rendition of “Forget My Name” absolutely blew me away.

A wonderful artist, beautiful soul and amazing bass player

Wow, Meshell and Chris touched the sky, peace beyond passion brought down to earth. Beautiful!

What a beauriful mind, a wonderful poet, incredible musician with a lovely, lovely voice. I do thank God for my daughter introducing me to your music. It has truly brought me joy. Take care and thank you!🌷💞🌹❤

And I love the B&W shot ...clean.

Big fan! Since first album!1🔥🔥🔥👍🏽

i remember her album, Bitter!

@Ru0000

3 жыл бұрын

“You made a fool of me” off that album was so haunting

@kristyhardy971

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaassssss, I love and still listen to it!!!

@janawilliamsphotography1355

3 жыл бұрын

Entire album hurts.

@michelleharley2460

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite albums ever. Got me through one of the most painful periods of my life.

I have been in love with Meshell’s music since 13! I remember watching video for Dred Loc and being mesmerised by her voice. I still feel the same way when I listen to her music today!

Meshell is very good. Tracy Chapman comes to my mind. The accompaniment is very good as well.

NOOOOOO WAY I COULDN'T BELIEVE WHEN I READ IT

I am so happy to see her on tiny desk. Such a talent with so much soul!

what an amazing artist, very inspiring to us as a band

meshell had a huge impact on me as a young man...I couldn't get enough of her music. i hate that her name doesn't get mentioned these days

🤎 her... my absolutely favorite is Wasted Time. I can and have listened to that one track for days 🤗

Saw this and clicked immediately. I was introduced to her by my college mentor in 2004. Her voice, vibe and authenticity is unparalleled.

That poem at the start made me weep

@sealevelbear

2 жыл бұрын

That is one of her songs!

Oh wow, what a fantastic choice! I love that she is still making music.

Tha Original Sista Motha Queen Of Neo-Soul!!!👑👑👑🙏🙏🙏

By far the best, most moving Home concert since the pandemic started. Perhaps not too hard to achieve considering the whitebread/commercial fare that's been presented from "Home" for the most part (most recently dis-graced by a lip-synced studio performance), but the hauntingly meaningful poetry of Meshell Ndegeocello and her beautifully unusual voice is spiritually amplified by the complex and bassy acoustic guitar work of Chris Bruce, making it easily one of the best performances presented since Tiny Desk began. 😀

@tincoandringa4630

3 жыл бұрын

Which performance was lip-synced?

@nilskavanagh

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah which performance was lip synced?

@genepozniak

3 жыл бұрын

@@nilskavanagh Wow! The video has been taken down! It was a mostly black group, dressed very colorfully. There were 3 women back-up vocalists singing into non-plugged in microphones (did not look radio-remote), but it was pretty obvious that it wasn't live. Others in comments were complaining, too. I think they had so many complaints that they were embarrassed and took it down.

@guynorend9022

3 жыл бұрын

@@nilskavanagh Ozuna's looked lip-synced. But that one was introduced as a 'video' from him by npr.

@genepozniak

3 жыл бұрын

@@tincoandringa4630 The video has been taken down! It was a mostly black group, dressed very colorfully. There were 3 women back-up vocalists singing into non-plugged in microphones (did not look radio-remote), but it was pretty obvious that it wasn't live. Others in comments were complaining, too. I think they had so many complaints that they were embarrassed and took it down. Guy Norend 2 hours ago (edited) @Nils Kavanagh Ozuna's looked lip-synced. But that one was introduced as a 'video'

Wow! Powerful, mesmerizing, enlightening and so much more.

One of the best voices in the business, talking and singing. Lit AF on that bass. Great song writer. She's the truth in so many ways.

I put someone onto her music and they fell in love last week and I told them she should go a tiny desk concert and here we are.

The best, so much love

Ugh... The beauty of this! 😫😥 So shocked to see this! Whoever reached out and made this happens deserves a huge raise! Thank you so much Tiny Desk for the wonderful, amazing treat! ❤️

Ah! Be still my soul. Amazing.

GENUINE ARTIST ✌🏻😘⭐❤

Meshelle’s voice is so soothing

I just love her, her voice her songwriting her playing. Everything!

Her music is awesome.

knew this was heat before I even hit play

I'm pleasantly surprised to see her on tiny desk. Its been a very long time since I have heard her.

Yo, im a hard-core hip hop head, and admit, I always digged her music!!

“Fool of me” saved me as a teenager!!!! Thank you for making good music that heals.

as a child my mother used to play fool of me all the time & i would sit to myself & try to figure out why she would be crying, it wasnt until i heard this version that i finally understood why she would cry, such a beautifully written, beautifully composed song

Hi Chris, Hi Meshell ... u made my day, thankUuu.. much love from switzerland

Love her!! One of thee best on bass!!!!

YESSSSSS 🙌🏾 This made my whole morning! 😁🤩

I first heard Meshell on Mike Gordon's documenary Rising Low. A must-watch for bass players. It somehow didn't get the traction it deserved at the time. Give it a watch!

My day just turned around after the horrible dream I had. Thanks Meshell and NPR!

YES......FOOL OF ME!!!!!!!!

I discovered Meshell during quarantine and I've fallen in love with her music. So happy to see her here and hope to see her live performing her best hits one day

Pure sensualité fool of me. MERCI

I've been listening to this amazing woman's music since 1994. And I will util the very last day. Favourite singer and favourite bass player. Couldn't love her sounds more

MESHELL 🌹🌹I was blessed by your presence in Nashville TN @ The Winery a few yrs ago. I took my son to expose him to real artistry in the flesh. He's a musician and will never forget this experience. Much Love Phenomenal Wonan👑 You are a Queen 👑

Magnificent! Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing us this treasure.

Whew this woman got me in tears!!! A gem I'll cherish forever.

Well family its about time. I still listen to her old stuff, digging me like an old soul record, if that's your boyfriend he wasnt last night. She is a definite gem and so under valued as an veteran artist.

For a very long time, Meshell was my female Prince. She was willing to be bold and explore her growth in whatever way she chose. Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape is still one of the best albums I've ever heard by any artist due to how truly deep it really is.

I've been waiting for this one 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

This thawed my core. Thank you!

Beautiful and powerful!

Whaaaat ya got Meshell I loove her. Fool of me is one of my favorite songs ❤👑

Meshell and Chris are so amazing on this. Thank you for this set, it is magic. And lots of love for James Baldwin, too!