PJ Morton: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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July 2, 2018 | Rodney Carmichael -- Staying true to his own musical vision has always come first for PJ Morton. So when he expressed his desire to squeeze a 10-piece string section behind the Tiny Desk for his three-song performance, we were more than happy to oblige him.
Morton showed off the soulful Fender Rhodes chops that helped him earn a mentor in Stevie Wonder and membership to Maroon 5, while backed by percussion, bass and the same Matt Jones Orchestra that accompanies him on his soulful solo releases, Gumbo and Gumbo Unplugged.
He began prepping what would become his noteworthy pot of musical stew after moving back home to New Orleans from L.A. a couple of years ago. The preacher's kid with the gospel roots wound up collecting two 2018 Grammy nominations for music from Gumbo, his fourth studio LP. Ironically, those industry accolades came as a direct result of Morton choosing to go his own way.
"So many people didn't want me to be myself," he told the Tiny Desk crowd during the intro to "Claustrophobic," a song about the attempts major labels made to box him in. "But I decided I was going to be PJ no matter what people told me and tried to get me to do."
They tried some strange things, too. One record exec interested in signing him even suggested pairing Morton with popular West Coast hip-hop producer DJ Mustard. "It was so far off base," he told NPR's Michel Martin last January. Instead, he started his independent music label, Morton Records, with the vision of creating a new Motown in his hometown.
New Orleans' musical lineage seasons the entire set of his Tiny Desk performance, including the second song, "Go Thru Your Phone," on which Morton's joined by backing vocalists The Amours. All together, it made for a total of 15 musicians squeezed behind Bob Boilen's desk - not to mention Matt Jones, conducting off-camera. The industry may not have seen the vision, but from where we stood it was a perfect fit.
SET LIST
"Claustrophobic"
"Go Thru Your Phone"
"First Began"
MUSICIANS
PJ Morton(lead vocals/rhodes), Brian Cockerham (bass), Ed Clark (percussion), Matt Jones (Matt Jones Orchestra Conductor), Clayton Penrose-Whitmore (Violin), Arianne Urban (Violin), Olya Prohorova (Violin), Alexandria Hill (Violin), Danielle Taylor (Violin), Istvan Loga (Viola), Caitlin Adamson (Viola), Seth Woods (Cello), Malik Johnson (Cello), Victor Ray Holms (Bass), Jakiya Ayanna (background vocals), Shaina Aisha (background vocals)
CREDITS
Producers: Rodney Carmichael, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Khun Minn Ohn, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri; Production Assistants: Catherine Zhang, Téa Mottolese; Photo: Eslah Attar/NPR.

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic6 ай бұрын

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  • @Dell49ers
    @Dell49ers6 жыл бұрын

    He sounds like he could quite possibly be the son of Stevie Wonder, the grandson of Ray Charles and first cousin to Musiq Soulchild

  • @nwananka

    @nwananka

    6 жыл бұрын

    NINER NATION except that his dad is actually a better singer than him cut from the black church tradition. He came up almost same time as muziqsoulchild too

  • @Dell49ers

    @Dell49ers

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bishop Morton is good people

  • @SistahRoro

    @SistahRoro

    6 жыл бұрын

    You can hear his Gospel upbringing.

  • @kelvin-og5pq

    @kelvin-og5pq

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol you sound like you grew up with these folks the way their names roll off your moby. Can you hook me up with them?

  • @kikibrown9548

    @kikibrown9548

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kene Ezeike Bishop Morton is not a better singer than him, lol. They have a completely different style and Bishop Morton doesn’t do runs like that.

  • @hightopscsides
    @hightopscsides6 жыл бұрын

    As an artists its scary that people with this much raw talent and creativity aren't huge

  • @girlmusician24

    @girlmusician24

    6 жыл бұрын

    Calm Studios everyone has their own time and place to shine. Fame will come.

  • @tonyrusike4628

    @tonyrusike4628

    5 жыл бұрын

    So sad indeed

  • @lanceflx63

    @lanceflx63

    5 жыл бұрын

    Calm Studios , the industry doesn’t like to promote real artists anymore. They want Autotune simps and trash like Nikki and Cardi B to continue the low frequency music with negative agendas.

  • @hightopscsides

    @hightopscsides

    5 жыл бұрын

    its crazy dude

  • @bellasugar8175

    @bellasugar8175

    5 жыл бұрын

    Calm Studios Extremely scary!

  • @jasatay91
    @jasatay915 жыл бұрын

    My cousin is playing RIGHT BEHIND PJ MORTON!!!!!!

  • @allisonmelton

    @allisonmelton

    4 жыл бұрын

    My brother is on string bass 😍

  • @sdubz_8026

    @sdubz_8026

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cool!! Which oneee

  • @jasatay91

    @jasatay91

    4 жыл бұрын

    _sDubz_ the beautiful bald lady with glasses right behind PJ ❤️

  • @malloobasi1611

    @malloobasi1611

    3 жыл бұрын

    What’s her IG?

  • @jasatay91

    @jasatay91

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malloobasi1611 @dcomposedchicago

  • @JJWilliams910
    @JJWilliams9106 жыл бұрын

    I can hear that he studied Stevie and Donny Hathaway. Hes definitely on my playlist after this performance

  • @uncommonsense9711

    @uncommonsense9711

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can hear those influences in his sound.

  • @ephascus8974

    @ephascus8974

    5 жыл бұрын

    JJ Williams yeppp

  • @tamarathorpe807

    @tamarathorpe807

    5 жыл бұрын

    OMG JJWilliams, stay out of my head! I immediately thought that if Steve Wonder and Donny Hathaway had a musical baby, it would be this dude!

  • @dmctorun

    @dmctorun

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was about to post that the closest vocal comparisons, (when tying him to one of soulful greats) has to be Donny. Glad I checked first and very glad you posted this. The first, most popular post, had what felt like 30 different names ranging from music soul child (great producer ..never a singer) to Marvin Gaye (quite possibly the most silky voice ever created through genetics). None of the suggested comparisons where close to the mark. However Donny Hathaway; ..now we have something smile about. Great ear.

  • @timstrel1

    @timstrel1

    4 жыл бұрын

    JJ Williams He’s been on mine for like 10 years!!

  • @mitsy565
    @mitsy5656 жыл бұрын

    His voice reminds me of Christmas

  • @apca08

    @apca08

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mitsy He just announced he’s releasing a Christmas album THIS YEAR! 🙌🏾

  • @uncommonsense9711

    @uncommonsense9711

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes. This 3rd song is definitely make me feel like Christmas... all warm and happy.

  • @TheCMJernigan

    @TheCMJernigan

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's his feel good authenticity.

  • @chrisantehenderson2522

    @chrisantehenderson2522

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mitsy I can get that actually! lol

  • @pa4362

    @pa4362

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just need the coldness and snow , got the fan blowing on me

  • @killamusiq
    @killamusiq6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again, NPR. Whoever is booking these great artists is the real MVP.

  • @vuls81

    @vuls81

    4 жыл бұрын

    Actually, that's a good point. I have listened to a lot of these and I am never dissappointed. I wonder who is the guy booking these artist

  • @Qmddy

    @Qmddy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Factsss!

  • @joshlyon2478

    @joshlyon2478

    4 жыл бұрын

    Creative Director: Bob Boilen

  • @mantronix19

    @mantronix19

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@joshlyon2478 Thanks Josh for the info. Thank you so much Bob Boilen, you are indeed giving us awesome experiences! Peace and blessings.

  • @temica390tepp4
    @temica390tepp44 жыл бұрын

    Whoever books the talent needs a raise immediately!!!!

  • @temica390tepp4

    @temica390tepp4

    4 жыл бұрын

    AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hilaryjaethomas7020

    @hilaryjaethomas7020

    3 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree

  • @Eric-pu7lp

    @Eric-pu7lp

    Жыл бұрын

    For real!!!

  • @eljenkins712
    @eljenkins7126 жыл бұрын

    "How Deep is Your Love" w/ Yebba is on repeat

  • @ishasmartin

    @ishasmartin

    5 жыл бұрын

    Love love his version

  • @Lena-h122

    @Lena-h122

    5 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @chimollkampret
    @chimollkampret6 жыл бұрын

    Goddammit even when PJ talk it's still on tune.

  • @leonverzuznoel636

    @leonverzuznoel636

    5 жыл бұрын

    😁😉😀

  • @demeshiabedford

    @demeshiabedford

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂🤣😂🤣

  • @k3llikell118

    @k3llikell118

    4 жыл бұрын

    😄😄😄😄

  • @mj11222

    @mj11222

    2 жыл бұрын

    No, God BLESS it! 😇🙏✝️💛

  • @stylecollective-qt9um
    @stylecollective-qt9um6 жыл бұрын

    This man has a string orchestra. Chills.

  • @TheInspirationSpecialist

    @TheInspirationSpecialist

    5 жыл бұрын

    stylecollective exactly

  • @EJUICEUSA

    @EJUICEUSA

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @Rhonda900

    @Rhonda900

    5 жыл бұрын

    respects his audience

  • @mRendyIrawan
    @mRendyIrawan5 жыл бұрын

    People who say music these days are trash need to stop listening to only mainstream pop music and try to discover great artists like this guy.

  • @jamescarter5041

    @jamescarter5041

    8 ай бұрын

    Well said.

  • @AG-qu3bb
    @AG-qu3bb6 жыл бұрын

    never heard this guy before, the music was organic, he got a new fan

  • @ladytee3249
    @ladytee32496 жыл бұрын

    PJ's Music is medicine for my soul.

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree!!

  • @muhammadglass6396

    @muhammadglass6396

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @KingdomInnovateX

    @KingdomInnovateX

    4 жыл бұрын

    Body & Soul

  • @patienceISavirtue75
    @patienceISavirtue756 жыл бұрын

    Come through string section!!!! 🎻

  • @bfmst4

    @bfmst4

    6 жыл бұрын

    Come all the way through!!!!

  • @rashidataylor9089

    @rashidataylor9089

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes sis they doin that shit

  • @Moonblue54

    @Moonblue54

    6 жыл бұрын

    All the way through!!!! :-)

  • @zapporacamper1318

    @zapporacamper1318

    6 жыл бұрын

    Right!!!!

  • @jamillewade2352

    @jamillewade2352

    6 жыл бұрын

    Go listen to gumbo live. It’s crazy

  • @Always_Meeka
    @Always_Meeka5 жыл бұрын

    And 1 Grammy later.... Thank you for being yourself and not conforming to this industry’s standards. You’re a jewel Sir! Salute!!!

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    When PJ sing the truth about life and himself, he touched our hearts, and came to the place that he really deserved. Thank u for singing with your soul brother. So happy to witness your greatness in that generation.

  • @terryobrien9846
    @terryobrien98466 жыл бұрын

    Music that makes you realise you're smiling.

  • @AG-el9lz

    @AG-el9lz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed!!

  • @yutashajohnson6988

    @yutashajohnson6988

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like that...

  • @30jersey478
    @30jersey4786 жыл бұрын

    I like the whole Gumbo project he has. You can tell some of the string players are young and I love that he has allowed them the opportunity to showcase their amazing talent.

  • @tonyrusike4628

    @tonyrusike4628

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will check it out.I didn't know him until today

  • @kennethlawrence5941

    @kennethlawrence5941

    4 жыл бұрын

    And not the usual all white orchestra ....

  • @charleswilliams8248
    @charleswilliams82483 жыл бұрын

    Look at these young people playing these strings! What a wonderful sight! PJ is simply in class by himself!

  • @SistahRoro
    @SistahRoro6 жыл бұрын

    The strings are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!!! Love it!!!!

  • @princedesmondcobblah9715

    @princedesmondcobblah9715

    Жыл бұрын

    I swear to God bruh

  • @RunVarisRun
    @RunVarisRun6 жыл бұрын

    You're doing yourself an injustice, if you don't have Gumbo Live in your album rotation... This man is the TRUTH!..

  • @auntienikkisgamin9251

    @auntienikkisgamin9251

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed

  • @tomtom1373ify

    @tomtom1373ify

    5 жыл бұрын

    What else do you think should be in the rotation? Been trying to find some more albums to listen to on the regular.

  • @ephascus8974

    @ephascus8974

    5 жыл бұрын

    RunVarisRun never knew about this guy until now. Buying his album right now

  • @auntienikkisgamin9251

    @auntienikkisgamin9251

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ephascus8974 the live version is awesome

  • @CarolineeBaby

    @CarolineeBaby

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tomtom1373ify Brik.Liam - The Ascension LP is a must!

  • @OlyaProhorova
    @OlyaProhorova6 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the coolest thing I've ever done

  • @Askanison29

    @Askanison29

    6 жыл бұрын

    Are you all students?? You sound magnificent

  • @OlyaProhorova

    @OlyaProhorova

    6 жыл бұрын

    most of us are professional freelancers. thank you!

  • @princedesmondcobblah9715

    @princedesmondcobblah9715

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're so lucky... What a ripple!!!!

  • @kwenaramahuta7546

    @kwenaramahuta7546

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is theawesome!! The strings are so dope.

  • @lasaundravines2883

    @lasaundravines2883

    6 жыл бұрын

    Olya Prohorova you all have amazing talent

  • @Bignstuf
    @Bignstuf5 жыл бұрын

    “First began” has got me crying. I don’t know if this song is evoking pain from lack of such a love, tears of joy to still have hope for such a love or just euphoric tears to experience this musical blessing. I believe it is all of the above.

  • @jewcyj67

    @jewcyj67

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tears here too!

  • @tambarr33

    @tambarr33

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally relate!

  • @stacistatic

    @stacistatic

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s the chords he uses. They evoke emotion. He uses the same ones as Stevie Wonder and Musiq Soulchild

  • @ayanaryan4941

    @ayanaryan4941

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had the same reaction when I heard it the first time

  • @tyasiadaise5536

    @tyasiadaise5536

    4 жыл бұрын

    Begonia S he wrote first began for his wife

  • @gizza777
    @gizza7776 жыл бұрын

    The strings composition on “First Began” brings tears to my eyes. Simply beautiful!

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    6 жыл бұрын

    Me too!! It's so beautiful. It's a very special song

  • @AndrewGorny

    @AndrewGorny

    3 жыл бұрын

    that song was born to have strings on it love the 2 step underscore too

  • @katrinaevans7588

    @katrinaevans7588

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @liz9242
    @liz92426 жыл бұрын

    I love maroon 5 but like can’t wait for pj to receive the appreciation and recognition he deserves

  • @NTIFAFA23

    @NTIFAFA23

    6 жыл бұрын

    isis mafra Exactly!!!!

  • @bebe1097

    @bebe1097

    6 жыл бұрын

    Those that love him tell him I bet he's aware lol

  • @drobins82

    @drobins82

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lowkey might be 2nd most talented member of Maroon 5

  • @Jamarib88

    @Jamarib88

    5 жыл бұрын

    D Robin PJ is definitely the most talented in M5

  • @LukzaFactory

    @LukzaFactory

    5 жыл бұрын

    He just received a Grammy ! You're right on !

  • @34taylormade
    @34taylormade6 жыл бұрын

    i swear, lately these tiny desk been right! and right on time. dope..thanks npr music

  • @TheMJPhoenix

    @TheMJPhoenix

    6 жыл бұрын

    Renesa Smith-Taylor AGREED!!!! #livemusic

  • @GRACEiisCOOL

    @GRACEiisCOOL

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! Always on right time

  • @kimberlytaylor7869

    @kimberlytaylor7869

    4 жыл бұрын

    This

  • @tab_b
    @tab_b4 жыл бұрын

    The instrumentation is killing me. This was a musical experience. My God! I am blown away every time I watch PJ.

  • @thetyrahillshow
    @thetyrahillshow Жыл бұрын

    I Love me some PJ Morton.!! AND THE FACT that Bishop Paul & Lady Morgan allowed their musically genius Son to blossom and not make him just do Gospel is so DOPE to me.!!! This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @sywillis62

    @sywillis62

    Жыл бұрын

    And a lot of people -new fans especially don’t know that.

  • @Cclearly9
    @Cclearly96 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful orchestra repping every color and skill. Those 11 minutes blew me away.

  • @vuls81

    @vuls81

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @aceee21
    @aceee216 жыл бұрын

    When Musiq Soulchild + D'Angelo + Stevie Wonder had a baby, it'd be PJ.

  • @toshyamonay

    @toshyamonay

    5 жыл бұрын

    + Glenn Lewis

  • @Katlady001

    @Katlady001

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope. He lives in his own space. True music maturity is letting artist live beyond comparisons and as individuals. Try it. Its not hard.

  • @trishiaking4100

    @trishiaking4100

    3 жыл бұрын

    They sure did

  • @Katlady001

    @Katlady001

    3 жыл бұрын

    Stop doing this childish mess. Each artist has their own individuality their own style, their own flavor they bring to the table he was writing for a lot of these artist so in a sense you do see him in their music but he is an individual try doing that. It’s like givin people their props for their hard work without comparing to someone else. That’s ignorance.

  • @Vocallize
    @Vocallize5 жыл бұрын

    I swear that there are people on KZread who just go around hitting the thumbs down on videos. How do you not like this!

  • @kennygsmooth83
    @kennygsmooth835 жыл бұрын

    I'm late to the party here, but this brotha is BAD and so smooth. I want to personally salute whoever the the engineer is on these mixes for NPR. The sound quality is outstanding. Many kudos!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @dfrnt_hues
    @dfrnt_hues6 жыл бұрын

    I actually thought “First Began” was a random B-Side Stevie track when I heard it on the oldies radio station. PJ is the man 🙌🏿

  • @janelle7263
    @janelle72636 жыл бұрын

    didn't know 'go thru your phone' could sound so good live, my goodness. love that song.

  • @mre1love1love

    @mre1love1love

    6 жыл бұрын

    Janelle Warner Same Here... check out PJ Morton live it is fire really fire ..... Album is on sale everywhere

  • @MariaCastillo-bz6eu

    @MariaCastillo-bz6eu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bunos.dia

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right!!! and Claustrophobia as well

  • @Jabari-vm6jq
    @Jabari-vm6jq4 жыл бұрын

    Stevie Wonder Jr. This man is criminally underrated.

  • @michaelwhitfield9095
    @michaelwhitfield90956 жыл бұрын

    I’m like, legit tearing up at how good his music, soul and vibe is! Stevie and Glenn Lewis sound for sure...but a vibe all his own! Thanks for blessing us with your gifts sir...along with the beautiful orchestra!!!

  • @nosillaxoc

    @nosillaxoc

    4 жыл бұрын

    Michael Whitfield so many ppl don’t even know who Glenn Lewis is. And I only fell in love with his voice because he sounds so much like Stevie. So now I have PJ.

  • @theunbiasedreviewguy8856
    @theunbiasedreviewguy88566 жыл бұрын

    Them strings and live instruments always get me! It's hard to go back to the studio version. PJ's Gumbo Unplugged KZread video Wil change your life lol

  • @timeclock5771

    @timeclock5771

    5 жыл бұрын

    yessssss it will!!!

  • @mzbeecee

    @mzbeecee

    5 жыл бұрын

    As much as I LOVE the studio version, the live version is just on another level. Especially because of the live instrumentation. Lawd!

  • @ishsings

    @ishsings

    5 жыл бұрын

    The truth👆🏾

  • @mrs.growelove

    @mrs.growelove

    5 жыл бұрын

    Changed mine. I cried.😭

  • @benita2066

    @benita2066

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed it has changed my life!🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @drmonica2k1
    @drmonica2k16 жыл бұрын

    Come on pizzicato intro to "Go Through Your Phone"....I live!!! 👏❤

  • @gx4ext

    @gx4ext

    5 жыл бұрын

    Monica how are your guitar lessons coming?

  • @ms.felecia7822
    @ms.felecia78224 жыл бұрын

    I love his originality. No one sounds like him and that is a gift. Love all of his music!

  • @KennethKBBenson
    @KennethKBBenson6 жыл бұрын

    PJ should do a collab with Tank and the Bangas .. That would be fire ;)

  • @krystalsavage2436

    @krystalsavage2436

    5 жыл бұрын

    I approve this message!!!

  • @ayejazz4372

    @ayejazz4372

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kenneth Benson omg I AGREE!!!

  • @edguimaraes1904

    @edguimaraes1904

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brazil

  • @josephveazie

    @josephveazie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bruuuuuh, that would be gold!

  • @ellejaye3542

    @ellejaye3542

    5 жыл бұрын

    OHHHHH man. Yes please.

  • @cherylsecioria7040
    @cherylsecioria70406 жыл бұрын

    YESS!! NEXT UP D'ANGELO

  • @messiahblack4816

    @messiahblack4816

    6 жыл бұрын

    cheryl secioria nope

  • @jalenwoods4407

    @jalenwoods4407

    6 жыл бұрын

    Please yesss

  • @savantgarde8534

    @savantgarde8534

    6 жыл бұрын

    I feel like theres no chance he would but id give me left nut to see that

  • @Peighter

    @Peighter

    6 жыл бұрын

    That is not likely. But what's even more unlikely is if he and Lauryn came together. Imagine That!

  • @kensmichel5715
    @kensmichel57156 жыл бұрын

    I automatically liked the video without out watching it. Cause I already knew it was gonna be good.

  • @ant5559

    @ant5559

    4 жыл бұрын

    I did the same with your comment

  • @uryic000
    @uryic0005 жыл бұрын

    Man you my dude. I'm from the old school. 63 years young. So many of my boys gone. Maurice White, Michael J. so many others. So refreshing to see God has not stopped producing Genius. Carry the torch brother, and carry it just being yourself. That's what James Brown did. His band was called the JB's. His dance was called the James Brown. He did him. DO YOU my brother, we need it. Peace

  • @darylharvey2865
    @darylharvey28655 жыл бұрын

    The worst thing about this Tiny Desk session is that it ended. PJ is so organic... don't change, bro! BTW, can we give the engineer some? Crisp sound!

  • @patienceISavirtue75
    @patienceISavirtue756 жыл бұрын

    NPR you keep surprising me and PJ Morton thank you for letting Claustrophobic be the first song! My fav!!!!! 😍

  • @organicchicboutique3679
    @organicchicboutique36796 жыл бұрын

    First Began is SO going to be my wedding song ❤

  • @parisrevels92

    @parisrevels92

    5 жыл бұрын

    Organic Chic Boutique If I ever I get married he has to be there to sing that song.

  • @MrSixtysevencamaro

    @MrSixtysevencamaro

    2 жыл бұрын

    The song brings tears to my eyes because it reminds me of my 1st born son who was 21 years old and murdered innocently in Richmond CA in 2018😓

  • @jamesfantjr
    @jamesfantjr6 жыл бұрын

    This album is SO IMPORTANT!!!

  • @DarrellColemanShamrock7504
    @DarrellColemanShamrock75045 жыл бұрын

    I don't wanna go through your phone is Fire!!!!!!!!

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    5 жыл бұрын

    Darrell Coleman Right!!

  • @legacyentertainment7656
    @legacyentertainment76566 жыл бұрын

    NPR Tiny Desk is where it is people!

  • @lynnw2953
    @lynnw29536 жыл бұрын

    A NEW ORLEANS GEM. ⚜️ love you pj! ❤️

  • @gson56

    @gson56

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lynn W Mos Definitely

  • @lnapjr76

    @lnapjr76

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lynn W Absolutely...always good seeing someone from the N.O. representing us the right way. This brother definitely does that. ✊🏽

  • @chrisannearthur9446

    @chrisannearthur9446

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lynn W Yes, indeed.

  • @HMStudiosHM
    @HMStudiosHM5 жыл бұрын

    That pizzicato is everything !!! PJ´S ARRANGEMENTS ARE FROM OTHER WORLDS !

  • @gypsylady947

    @gypsylady947

    4 жыл бұрын

    They really are.

  • @Memphisgirl-jk5tq
    @Memphisgirl-jk5tq5 жыл бұрын

    I purchased both versions of Gumbo on vinyl😻. PJ, you Sir are the undisputed TRUTH!!! Standing ovation for the string section.

  • @jean-frederickouame7547
    @jean-frederickouame75476 жыл бұрын

    Pj My Mannnn !!!!! Go listen to PJ ft YEBBA - How deep is your love !!!!!!

  • @jacemusica

    @jacemusica

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jean-Frédéric Kouamé get the whole album is much better bruv

  • @cliffordchristopher1

    @cliffordchristopher1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jason Purba buying it now, respects my brother, absolutely loved this.

  • @OlyaProhorova

    @OlyaProhorova

    6 жыл бұрын

    that track is DEEP

  • @324denise

    @324denise

    6 жыл бұрын

    How did I miss him? I came upon this on accident but I'm glad I did!!

  • @britt9936

    @britt9936

    6 жыл бұрын

    YEESSSSSS!

  • @adaml5848
    @adaml58486 жыл бұрын

    Oh snap! I hear Stevie, a bit of George Benson, a hint of Ramsey Lewis and something special that's all his own.

  • @charleswilliams8248
    @charleswilliams82483 жыл бұрын

    Look 👀 at these young people playing these strings! What a beautiful sight! PJ is in class by himself!

  • @paulineharris6602
    @paulineharris66025 жыл бұрын

    96 people were so shocked they hit the wrong button

  • @sugadeeification
    @sugadeeification6 жыл бұрын

    I've been following PJ Mortin since the coffee shop days underground music in Louisiana's kitchens😎 and alley way singing recording his track from the Gumbo album.

  • @savantgarde8534

    @savantgarde8534

    6 жыл бұрын

    thats ill bro. im in nola all this year you got any spots where i can be seeing dudes like PJ perform?

  • @aprilkizarino176
    @aprilkizarino1766 жыл бұрын

    I stumbled across this video because I love this channel. And I was sitting down, needing background music but I had to stop to listen because I feel like I’ve heard his music before but I never have - it’s so soulful, really gives me the sensation of a warm chest like after you drink Jack daniels. So stunning

  • @kristinap5784

    @kristinap5784

    6 жыл бұрын

    The best description of what it feels like to listen to this

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    6 жыл бұрын

    Everything you said is true

  • @MsDorisann
    @MsDorisann4 жыл бұрын

    PJ Morton is just BAD, love Gumbo!!!!! I know Bishop Morton is so proud of his son, I am so proud of PJ!!!!!!!!!!

  • @cookegreene4729
    @cookegreene47294 жыл бұрын

    PJ Morton. Anthony Hamilton. Glenn Lewis. Dailey ect. Amazing Talented men who are so underated in this wicked music industry.

  • @brown434
    @brown4346 жыл бұрын

    He has a very smooth and soulful sound!

  • @pjpawelek
    @pjpawelek6 жыл бұрын

    ive never wanted to clap at a youtube video before

  • @ldm1828
    @ldm18285 жыл бұрын

    Thank you NPR, you've created a GREAT outlet for music lovers like myself to browse upon such FABULOUS talents that don't get the earplay they DESERVE. PJ Morton's voice and textures are so mesmerizing. The music only lends to the depth of soulful tones. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Blessings and Light 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

  • @LilacCalandra
    @LilacCalandra5 жыл бұрын

    I'm not understanding why this was only 11 minutes and 29 seconds long?!?! It could have been 3 hours and I would have gladly sat and watched (then rewatched it)! PJ is the truth and would get heavily wacked with my church handkerchief, the Amours and band could catch some wacks too!! The better something sounds, the more violent I become. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Long live soulful music created by passionate artists. 🙌🏾😍💜🎶🎵🎤

  • @germyw

    @germyw

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cuz Tiny Desk concerts seem to be lunch break things for npr.

  • @LilacCalandra

    @LilacCalandra

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@germyw But I've seen some that are like 20 - 30 mins boo. Maybe they leave it up to the discretion of the artist. 🤔

  • @dessie1214
    @dessie12146 жыл бұрын

    PJ is such a phenomenal artist! I have gumbo on repeat everyday!

  • @mre1love1love

    @mre1love1love

    6 жыл бұрын

    dessie1214 now go listen to his live album

  • @dessie1214

    @dessie1214

    6 жыл бұрын

    @Mr E Thanks! I prefer the live album also

  • @naeeanvideos
    @naeeanvideos6 жыл бұрын

    This has become my fave Tiny Desk performance this year by far.

  • @tpoter4759
    @tpoter47595 жыл бұрын

    I’m feeling the background singers. They sound great AND the one on the right Leg game is on 1000!

  • @hawkrider88
    @hawkrider88 Жыл бұрын

    I'm Late to the party...I am loving this guy. WOW PJ is incredible and I'm a NEW PERMANENT FAN.

  • @Ayahna
    @Ayahna6 жыл бұрын

    Yes NPR!! Y’all have been going in with these tiny desk lately! ✨

  • @gson56

    @gson56

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ayahna B if I can listen from Mozambique, then is going far

  • @leahglass89
    @leahglass896 жыл бұрын

    Im lovin this the last song oh wow the most beautiful wedding song.

  • @revdayyoung
    @revdayyoung5 жыл бұрын

    This dude is the truth and has a symphony accompanying him, do you hear the heavenly strings working in congress with his voice!!!!!

  • @Jolynda1
    @Jolynda15 жыл бұрын

    I love PJ Morton! He's an amazing writer, producer, singer and musician.

  • @photobigguy
    @photobigguy6 жыл бұрын

    He looks like his dad Bishop Paul Morton!

  • @lasaundravines2883

    @lasaundravines2883

    6 жыл бұрын

    photobigguy I was like is this Bishop Mortons son?!

  • @girlmusician24

    @girlmusician24

    5 жыл бұрын

    LaSaundra Vines yep. He sure is.

  • @marlonmcgueful

    @marlonmcgueful

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pj done got older and got Bishop's hairline too!!! #chops#gospelchops#skilled#playsir

  • @excusesbegone

    @excusesbegone

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh O.K. this is Bishop Paul Morton son? Makes sense.... Evolve SON!!! You another level of your pop

  • @liveinviolet2908

    @liveinviolet2908

    4 жыл бұрын

    photobigguy I knew he was tied to the Gospel Community!!! “Morton” is a LEGENDARY GOSPEL community name!!

  • @joshuagraham9126
    @joshuagraham91266 жыл бұрын

    Hiatus Kaiyote! Pleaseeeee!

  • @chiaradalmoro9012

    @chiaradalmoro9012

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Graham

  • @chiaradalmoro9012

    @chiaradalmoro9012

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!!!!

  • @jaimescorner

    @jaimescorner

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Graham would be epic

  • @JB-kv8yt

    @JB-kv8yt

    6 жыл бұрын

    word

  • @TheStranger513

    @TheStranger513

    6 жыл бұрын

    Someone suggested that years ago for npr. And I'll reiterate what I said when I heard it. If Molasses gets played it will undoubtedly be a top 3 tiny desk performance.

  • @bjhood7582
    @bjhood75825 жыл бұрын

    The coolness of PJ...okkkk,no no the singers, but them STRINGS...👏👏👏. Soooooo Gooood!

  • @danielboulton4083
    @danielboulton40835 жыл бұрын

    listen to this through headphones. the recording and the mixing is soooo good. well done NPR.

  • @frankakwetey2354
    @frankakwetey23546 жыл бұрын

    Go PJ! Instant TinyDesk classic

  • @bford3977
    @bford39776 жыл бұрын

    PJ is on here with string accompaniment! Gotta love him!!!

  • @darklordthomaspie6293
    @darklordthomaspie62932 жыл бұрын

    The strings, vocals, keyboards, and general arrangements are spectacular.

  • @virrisyagriffin463
    @virrisyagriffin4633 жыл бұрын

    this man got so much soul in one voice

  • @hddnmchn9614
    @hddnmchn96146 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for introducing PJ to my musical library!

  • @nolasoul71
    @nolasoul716 жыл бұрын

    Nola stand tf up! I would love to see a Tank and the Bangers collab. We birth the best! Plz believe it..

  • @revriggs

    @revriggs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rashad they've been on fam and it was dope!!

  • @ms.k7852

    @ms.k7852

    6 жыл бұрын

    I was just thinking that!!!

  • @arielllla111

    @arielllla111

    6 жыл бұрын

    My favorite performance! They won the tiny desk contest

  • @timeclock5771

    @timeclock5771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Omg!! That would be too much to handle with all that energy in one place. I would just scream for no reason!!! LOL

  • @tacoque
    @tacoque5 жыл бұрын

    It's just something about that Fender Rhodes that makes this sound other worldly, and when you put the Strings on top of the Fender Rhodes that makes it Heavenly

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    5 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree with you!!

  • @stellanzisa6145
    @stellanzisa61453 жыл бұрын

    I looooooove this man. I could listen to PJ all day.

  • @davidmarrow3302
    @davidmarrow33026 жыл бұрын

    amazing music don't you change bro

  • @killabassett
    @killabassett6 жыл бұрын

    I took a chance and now I have a new hero

  • @davidmcleod1098
    @davidmcleod10984 жыл бұрын

    Really smooth. PJ sounds like he was influenced by the sounds of Stevie Wonder and then incorporated it into his own style.

  • @wshelby83

    @wshelby83

    4 жыл бұрын

    David Mcleod that’s his inspiration!!

  • @shawnneedham4961
    @shawnneedham49615 жыл бұрын

    I'm speechless. For years my friends have been telling me to check out this man's music. I had no idea how talented this guy is.

  • @krazedmotherfker
    @krazedmotherfker6 жыл бұрын

    pj morton is my sativa

  • @gson56

    @gson56

    6 жыл бұрын

    luke moses Ohhh yahhhh

  • @taiwowilliams1418
    @taiwowilliams14186 жыл бұрын

    Yo that first began song😔 sheesh

  • @ohn5522
    @ohn55224 жыл бұрын

    PJ please last forever!!!

  • @ingragardner5272
    @ingragardner52724 жыл бұрын

    PJ is definitely the most talented songwriter of our time. You better get it!!

  • @davidmarrow3302
    @davidmarrow33026 жыл бұрын

    true soul and harmony thankyou

  • @missfashionator
    @missfashionator6 жыл бұрын

    modern day stevie

  • @xiaolu7988

    @xiaolu7988

    6 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I'm thinking.

  • @zapporacamper1318

    @zapporacamper1318

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, he is....

  • @ciarastanton2606
    @ciarastanton26064 жыл бұрын

    In my top 5 favorite artist today...he’s in a category all by himself...that pen ✒️...musicianship...and that voice. Triple threat artist.

  • @rainbowlove5391
    @rainbowlove53916 ай бұрын

    So glad you were obedient to your calling. Your music touches my soul deeply!❤

  • @gregorybradley7226
    @gregorybradley72266 жыл бұрын

    Live Strings >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

  • @EdLeemhuis1
    @EdLeemhuis15 жыл бұрын

    Only 684k views? Really? This is gold! Many people have to see it!

  • @angelamosley8391
    @angelamosley83914 жыл бұрын

    I don't wanna go thru your phone... some things are better left alone.. Id rather keep living in my daydream.. Im loving PJ Morton First began is my favorite..