Benjamin Booker: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@jatingavin2407]

I miss you Benjamin booker! Hope that all is well. Your voice and lyrics are so emotionally charged, you move me. Thank you and I will always hope for a new album. Be blessed

[@matthewbeach2952]

The sound guy literally mixes better than most engineers. A lot of people throw around the “sounds better live” opinion but this show takes the cake. Everyone on here sounds better than their album version. They put even good studio mixes to shame.

[@greencookie2288]

UTTERLY DISAGREE here. I was front row listening to this whole band and bb was astounding. Never seen anything like it since. Tbh. Big up.

[@benjaminbird6166]

Been listening to Ben for years now, the second I saw this my mouse almost broke I clicked so fast. Such a great emotional voice, combined with a talented lyricist at such a young age. We are lucky to have him.

[@pelicanpelican2055]

im sayinggg

[@greencookie2288]

Thanks for reply

[@PeterMiller-pq3gp]

There’s just something so sophisticated about the way he stands there with his arms behind his back

[@benjaminbookernola]

I was a choir boy 😏

[@theesteviefranchise458]

Always a part of my life. Wife & I saw him perform this album before our date and immediately decided to use “Believe” as our wedding song. Thank you for the memory, Benjamin Booker

[@ChrisB8711]

Tiny desk is so awesome!!! Ive discovered soooooo many artists through them. Really diggen this

[@drpepperr]

Word

[@thegenerationmax123]

Him and Anderson paak on a record...man

[@LucasJKey]

Their voices are really similar

[@EricG-bv2ui]

why would you want 2 singers that sound almost the same on the same record? Just duplicate the vocals it would be cheaper.

[@thegenerationmax123]

Eric G Anderson paak has a more lighter rapsy voice, I think it will work well.

[@GlazzedDonut]

It's like you read my mind as soon as I saw that I was like you know what he would go really well with Anderson pack and then hear your comment was we are on the same wavelength man

[@tdawson198]

Him and Anderson Paak on a BBNG record more like

[@hyooman2983]

Did not expect that voice

[@zydajacrawford6837]

John Doe I said the same thing

[@simonallen1223]

How did this guy not become huge? This is just beautiful!

[@thomasmoham7109]

If I was him I'd never stop singing

[@joyajohnson2216]

This was the most pleasant random click I’ve done in ages. His voice actually surprised me.

[@Keke-oh6zd]

Keeping my eye on him. Looks like a baby Maxwell and there is a certain charm to him sounding like he has 2 Malboros and a shot of Jack D. every morning for breakfast lol.

[@greencookie2288]

Mmm still waiting (4years on) .good on Benjamin booker. Brilliant brilliant brilliant.thanks.come back to Scotland UK.

[@andrewbarrett1537]

I haven’t seen Mikki in 15 years. Just today I happened to be curious what she was up to and searched KZbin and am stunned and pleased to see her playing in such a tight band accompanying two great artists who are new to me: Benjamin Booker and Saundra Williams! This gets a super like from me! Keep up the good work!

[@peanutbutterjellyfish2665]

I am thankful for NPR tiny desk concerts!

[@stevetrivago]

I love this young man and woman’s voice.. What a beautiful aura here. Awesome 🎸 and 🥁 glad I saved this one awhile back. Now I remember why ☮️💟💯👊🏻

[@hooks4638]

Benjamin Booker is an excellent artist. Been in Love with his music for years. I can not for my life figure out/understand why his profile isn't bigger than it is. He's been

[@jakethekent]

Wow! What an amazing voice and band. Beautifully soothing.

[@greencookie2288]

@ Matthew Beach i agree seen them live. really hope to hear more soon. ben is a natural .STUNNING

[@EricG-bv2ui]

I love the NPR version of "Witness" over the polished, choir version from the album. The rawness of this version make the song more moving.

[@chilaquilesdemanny]

Oh yes, Benjamin always gets me through my days,,, thanks again NPR for another great session

[@yaamama1]

I am loving this. What a sweet voice. Not over trying. He's just out there singing nice and easy like.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

NPR music is making the world a better place. Please do not stop!

[@evaneleven17]

I love him for being what he really is which is one of a kind.

[@TheMagicfan77]

Saw him live in September. Honestly a Top 3 concert. Benny Bookmarks is a star in the making

[@nurvraxartproductions6145]

Unique voice. Great eclectic band

[@BenBopALula]

He is so young for such a voice! Unbelievable. Special mention for the guitarist's haircut !

[@breakfastguru6620]

Finally he gets a tiny desk! If this stuff isn't your thing still check out his first album it's very different and absolutely brilliant

[@tsiresydomingos5009]

Benny Bookmarks at his finest. That cardigan is fire too.

[@mrstarguy5]

Can't quite put my finger on it, But he looks a lot like Muhammad Ali to me

[@Red4350]

for me it was a young Denzel ...and you said Ali...imagine Ali and Denzel mixed lol

[@kemaniiwu8523]

mrstarguy5 looks like a mixture of Ali and Bill Withers

[@hadeelmohamed5261]

Looks a lot like ali

[@benjohnson7596]

mrstarguy5 The drummer? Ya I feel you

[@mrstarguy5]

I know right!?!

[@stevetrivago]

I’ve been here at least 25 times.. If you love Benjamin you’ll probably love Michael Kiwanuka too ✊🏼 Check out his last album Hero 🙏🏼 peace to all

[@0_moh_0]

I don't know how often I heard this tiny desk concert... two years ago it's 2019 now wow

[@amandadasilva4498]

Most beautiful, balanced, gorgeous sound! Thank you for rocking my soul Benjamin Booker! & Company - awesomely diverse and talented company!!! I need to own your music and make it part of my life anthems. Yummy :)

[@ivettemercado7259]

Just love his voice, hope he's able to drop new music soon

[@vivian00]

Saw him at lolla years ago he’s amazing and guitar playing is phenomenal

[@villy8778]

This is great... Watch him for the next years ... quite promising.

[@constantinslavik7942]

I feel so relaxed and at peace while listening to this.. love it

[@quincykouame8836]

im hooked, thanking NPR for bringing this to my life

[@rupertgrech7097]

A band that looks so incongruous but sounds and grooves as one.

[@emilgebelhoff8947]

Oh man this is the greatest music series ever!!!!

[@isras6702]

'Like' button pressed. This band is amazing

[@ebaiderrick]

Isra Sabir are you following my traces? I just saw you on hurray to the Riff Raff's tiny desk

[@ebaiderrick]

Good choices!

[@kevinschulze5258]

the way he sings i dont care is just perfect to me

[@johnebert7294]

Amazing, truly amazing work. Just discovered this guy recently, can't wait for his future releases

[@armandoB01]

Magnifique ! So relaxing!

[@DreezyCedrick]

2023 and i still love this

[@7211_]

I love his voice so much

[@kjv.95]

this need more VIEWS!!!

[@dereckwolfyakah1851]

Originality is at work

[@GangBlud]

Bring Bilal alone & D'angelo pleaseeeee lawd.

[@DhanaHuru]

As always Tiny Desk never disappoints. Is it just me or does the back up vocalist have a Sharon Jones vibe to her.... Beautiful

[@2009afroman]

If you read in the bio her name is Saundra Williams and she sang with Sharon on a tiny desk before :)

[@LuhRiekk]

Been waiting for a Tiny desk for him.

[@Teona.aka.Maria.Tureschi]

Wonderful voice!

[@UseHerNiem]

So damn good.

[@ericablige9449]

MORE!!!!!! 💜😍

[@ArtBusker]

So cool !!! Wow !!!

[@MATZ302]

what a cool voice!!!

[@hominiskobo]

She is a great bass player!

[@mrosarioperezperdomo831]

Maravillosa voz

[@PrettoMann]

Caraleo! What a voice!

[@jmakes3745]

definitely glad i clicked on this tiny desk :)

[@honeybiscuitsinc]

His voice is so rich.

[@vjrada62]

I really loved booker's first album. His second (which these songs are drawn from) is...not as good. But it's still good to see this young guy on the tiny desk.

[@dougthealligator]

VJ Rada i think witness is leagues ahead of his first but to each their own

[@datcat0000]

Wow another one of the greats in the making! Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Jack Johnson, BENJAMIN BOOKER

[@JueGaBuenO]

Dat Cat don't sleep on Lee Fields

[@peanutbutterjellyfish2665]

Dat Cat I like him allot, but he is no Sam Cooke or Otis Redding. Jack Johnson? Sure...

[@dylang8543]

lame (and fake) (and gay)

[@dylang8543]

Yes, i like shallots too

[@datcat0000]

It's just the similar kind of vibe I'm getting

[@AlGuitarist]

Pretty sure it's been mentioned before, but I have not seen Radiohead on Tiny Desk yet. They already have many good live performance videos on KZbin but I would LOVE to see them on Tiny Desk. They have been one of my favorite bands for years. Thank you and Always love your videos. You guys help me find 'new' good artists all the time.

[@chanidadhooghe6965]

✨ I LOVE BENJAMIN BOOKER ✨

[@wavepirate]

Go see him live. It's awesome.

[@gabibmanna]

I love his voice! He sounds like an old singer that has lived a very exciting life filled with a lot of bourbon & smoking!

[@Dgpcars]

I didn't know this guy...this gives me so many Otis Redding vibes

[@nielsbaptist1930]

I waited so long for this, and it was worth the wait :)

[@kyleyesiahsupree]

Yes please

[@teriscallon]

'gonna be a witness' was awesome, it was all awesome

[@lunadeluz4229]

I always regret not seeing my artists when they come to town bc they all keep growing and wow ticket prices always sky rocket up. I missed Gary Clark jr when he was always in Austin and now the same for Benjamin.. shame on myself for being a bad fan, DEEP REGRETS!!!!! Haha

[@khelifoudi8251]

Belle voix music génial 👏 ça me fait penser à Marvin Gaye

[@user-xk2st7fd1f]

Silky smooth.

[@Aliekjjj1995]

Soul saving

[@Ana-vl6ei]

heart melt

[@rollingtheearth4313]

Mohamed Ali (lead singer) Taylor Swift (bass) Seth Rogan (guitar)

[@Epimpin101]

Quentin Tarantino (drums)

[@eugeniabright1444]

Angelique Kidjo - back vocals ЕЩКЕЕРЕ!))

[@eugeniabright1444]

On a serious note, all the five musicians are awesome!

[@Noname-si6jr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@deondionne]

Never knew Muhammad Ali sang lol. The brother is 🔥 n his songs are soulful x

[@jimlawton4184]

Who was that backup singer? She was on point!

[@paulcaton4129]

I agree. Lose Mr Booker, get her fronting the band.

[@kemaniiwu8523]

Jim Lawton Saundra Williams. She sings background for Sharon Jones and the Dap kings

[@wheninroamful]

Check out the description above, talks about her with Sharon Jones (RIP) on a Tiny Desk.

[@brownkemosabe]

Saundra is absolutely wonderful. Having met her before with Low Cut Connie, I can tell you she's a warm human being.

[@MargaretEllen]

Jim Lawton her voice is velvet!

[@meinblubber]

humble guy, excellent music.

[@valeriesuelove]

A young Harry Belafonte

[@Smogget]

I had no idea Benjamin Booker was as pretty as his voice.

[@BeardedBushMan81]

He reminds me of a male version of Macey Gray. This is great stuff!

[@alexmuli]

mmmh good stuff right there!

[@soccerqueen4life2]

OMG YES!!!!!

[@irishkayo]

Silky smooth

[@lorenzosica4800]

Wow

[@wheninroamful]

He didn't lose his guitar tuner down a drain this time again with NPR.

[@JOHNNYHAULAWAY]

holy shit.. this is the real deal!

[@gabrieldepaula9362]

muito bom!!!

[@nondisponiible]

Joder que bonito !!!

[@stevetrivago]

Well, at least my 20th time ☮️💟👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✊🏼

[@stevetrivago]

21st time at least .. ✊🏼☮️

[@andrewellis2174]

Reminds me a bit of jack John mixed with Ben Harper and John Mayer

[@smilingface4222]

SO ACCURATE

[@sd09gfh8sfgjmsf9yhkm]

I didn't know Quentin Tarantino played percussion.

[@dreamcastsoul]

Think he also used to play drums with Chet Faker? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oniuf36cbMqVerM

[@NealCaen]

BRO I FUCKING DIED OF LAUGHTER READING THIS AND IMMEDIATELY LOOKING AT THE DRUMMER LIKE “WHAT THE FUCK IS QUENTIN DOING THERE” !!!

[@GregaroIvanolidadovich]

Tino and Tay Tay Swift on bass got the rhythm section lockt.

[@sashapeterson4934]

hahahahahahahah omg

[@poetess7]

Lmaoooo

[@kozmancometh]

Love Zuk's tone.

[@LoChennai7]

New fan!

[@kevinschulze5258]

this is fucking incredible

[@marcelamembreno9966]

Hermoso!

[@音姫soundprincess]

when is vulfpeck playing at tiny desk?

[@shaycor3112]

!!¡¡

[@DanielRamirez-re1ns]

Barack Obama + Cassius Clay = Benjamin Booker.

[@BenBopALula]

with a little something of Bruno Mars too...

[@stevetrivago]

Damn.. you’re right 😬☮️

[@2UP2downSavage]

@Daniel Ramirez 👍🏽You nailed it!