Durand Bernarr on Building as an Indie Artist, Erykah Badu, & His Viral Tiny Desk | Small Doses

[@NeoMalapane-c7n]

That 'Tiny Desk ' performance was mesmerizing 😮

[@meresofresh84]

I done watched it atleast 10 times lol.

[@tpj376]

Yesssss!!!

[@NeoMalapane-c7n]

He's just so great.

[@atasteofcouture5912]

I constantly watch it cause it was so good!

[@NeoMalapane-c7n]

@@atasteofcouture5912 ..Durand is 💥💥💥

[@theworldofjer]

I love how unapologetic Durand is! Not to mention he should be at the top of the charts with his talent 🌻 A true gem

[@msnos6245]

He original too

[@onemilliondivas]

Yeah! Ain't he everything you want on your hOTPLATE'..I'M A BIT BIAS C' AUSE HE IS MY GODSON! LIVIN' MY BEST LIFE CAUSE HE LUVS THIS OLE' LADY IN BROKLYN~ CATTCH HIS SPREAD IN THE LATEST VOUGE AND ROLLING STONE~

[@photogenic305]

That Part!!!! 💯👏🏽💛

[@ensabahnur3104]

Now wait a minute if your daddy was audio engineering for Earth Wind and Fire and The Spice Girls he is not just an audio engineer he is an audio engineering Legend... *LEGEND*

[@photogenic305]

That Part!!!

[@slbutler01]

I watch his Tiny Desk performance weekly.

[@theshademercenary]

That Tiny Desk performance was ICONIC! Y’all were IN THE POCKET from start to finish.

[@kaylab7565]

Big facts!

[@Noise_floorxx]

BRAVERY COMES WITH CONSEQUENCES. YESSSS. This reminds me of Amanda talking about people not liking her and how I have dealt with that all of my life. It’s even worse when you stop being quiet and you start standing up for yourself and others. People feel threatened because they could never and here I am, a black woman saying all of the things. Girl, go to therapy and quit trying to get me fired.

[@FemmeFatale-]

I had to pause and look at his tiny desk!! UGH i cannot believe I’ve been looking for an artist like him and also sleeping on him!!!! He’s so…UNIQUE 🫰🏽

[@photogenic305]

I’m glad you are no longer sleeping cause baby isn’t he TALENTED!!!! 💛💣 Been a fan of his since watching on KZbin singing in his room. Love me some DUR&!!

[@MoneBee]

He is a real superstar. Intelligent, funny, cool, different, and crazy talented.

[@karimsings4098]

I love that he's wearing the USB earring I made him. 🥰

[@randommetaphysicalrantings]

Where when how ☔💜☔

[@mzmocha411]

I love Durand Bernarr ♥️♥️

[@itaylor120490]

I’ve been following Durand since his KZbin was “alcoholharmony”!! I’m so glad he’s finally getting the shine he deserves!! The man sings his face AWWWFFFFFF!!!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@YvesSaintLyric]

Come thru day ones! Back when he was doing J*Davey covers in the parking lot before TikTok was even a thing 😂

[@adinaapril1631]

Durands mama used to teach my son for summer music at Karamu House. She was NO joke

[@francine4651]

I'm loving this man's voice he almost sounds like prince 💜😊

[@BonitaGardner]

He does remind me of Prince 👍🏾🥰

[@msnos6245]

My favorite songs are mixed and faceass vibe

[@cares614]

I am a grandmother of four grandchildren and I adore Durand Bernarr’s gifts that he brings. He is totally transparent and grounded. His vocals are beyond words. I’m grateful to have been able watch him perform on stage and love how he acknowledged introverts who he shows grace too. Thank you both for this wonderful experience.💛💛

[@rubinpowelliii216]

I swear Durand is My Favorite Cousin on My Daddy Side🎉🎉🎉

[@carpediem9015]

I absolutely ❤❤❤❤ Durand Bernarrrrrrrrr ❤️‍🔥. Discovered him on The Terrell Show (must see) and he TORE that Tiny Desk UP!! 💐💐💐💐

[@karenl.forest7083]

Durand Bernarr is the ISHTY ISH!!!!!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

That was a great segment. His "I've been looking for weed" part while playing the keys had me dying😂😂😂😂😂

[@nikkicromwell4733]

Girl he sang that’s song better than El Debarge… no shade to the og

[@thegorgeousborges]

Same!! Saw Durand on Terrell years ago and I’ve been hooked on him ever since!

[@juanitagardenhire8779]

I loooooove him to pieces!!!! He feels like a cousin I swear. He sang applesauce ok lol I love him hands down!!!!! I hate I missed him in Detroit 😢

[@cmg25]

Durand = Everything.

[@MissKofAZ]

As someone who grew up on 97th and St. Clair in Cleveland I enjoyed hearing Durand shout out the hood parts of the city 😎

[@MrBlackretreat]

He has such a great speaking, he should do voice overs... if he's not already !!!

[@MrBlackretreat]

I love that and being consistent means you have them parents and somebody dies. At least say it's all right that gets very far and I am so happy for you. You are winning and thank you for those parents of yours.

[@MrBlackretreat]

Amanda, you are talking to me bro you are talking to me you know brought me to tears when you said quit waiting for that big thing quit waiting for my good camera quit waiting for my production studio

[@MrBlackretreat]

We need a mermaid production. Need a bunch of merman on your stage and Leslie, it and think Miss Devine Bette Midler, Stage show ....i love this

[@MrBlackretreat]

Drag is epic I say do it but you gotta get a make up artist to love it don't do it yourself pay to get that mud painted and you will love it

[@MrBlackretreat]

Hit up Trey he painted rocks. He's epic. He does Mary J Blige his face tre is the man.... He used to do Aaliyah he was doing Cicely Tyson and if you tell him you know Egypt I'm quite sure he'll do your mug

[@Itstmera]

Erykah hit HIM UP! Wowww. Divine timing. When you work on the art and continue to create; the fans will find you! The opportunities will look for you!! The artist you admire will hit you up. You don’t have to chase anyone down to be noticed. Keep creating and the gates will open 👏

[@mayan_empire]

This introvert with social anxiety is SO excited to finally see him live in a few weeks, in the little town where I went to undergrad!

[@blackcosmos]

Amanda u were in such good spirits with Durand. I think u both bring out the best in each other. Great interview btw.... 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@krystaleve10]

Amanda when you said people from Chicago do not like when suburbanites claim to be from our city.. I hollered YES!! I am born and raised in Chicago and currently live here. When I went to college at Virginia Union my senior year a freshman introduced herself to me and stated I'm from Chicago..I asked what side and where..she said she lives in Olympia Fields which is a suburb! I told her you are not from Chicago! So yes, we are very serious about being from our city, and I'm a southsider born and raised! I absolutely love Durand! ❤❤❤

[@bosscerena91]

Yes 🤣🤣🤣🤣 born and raised baby. I’ll call it out so fast. But i currently live in the south suburbs. I have to correct people quick. I didn’t grow up out here. I just live here shorty.

[@krystaleve10]

@bosscerena91 Exactly!! You know we don't play that mess! Don't be claiming, and you have never lived in the city! 🤣

[@PreppyPrincess777]

I’m from the north side and yes ma’am!

[@mysticdiamond8944]

I cracked up when Amanda was speaking on that because Detroiters are like that too. You bet not say you're from Detroit when its really Roseville!! 👊🏾☁️✨

[@amandachristineajisebutu318]

“Take care of them chops,” lives rent free in my 5 year old sons head. I had to change the lyrics a bit, but you got a young fan, Durand!

[@ListenToChristians]

I can never get enough of Durand even after seeing him live in Houston!

[@Nordic_E.T.]

OMG, TWO OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE!! MY CANCER SISTAH AND MY FAVORITE COUSIN ON MY DADDY SIDE!! ❤️💛💚🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@cj10109]

Durand is in his own world and I love it 🥰🔥

[@signaturelements]

Y’all are sooooo cute together I’m loving the energy already

[@562felicity]

I love him so much he’s so authentic totally feel like he’s so fun to be around

[@trinibwoy27]

I got introduced to Durand on The Terrell Show on KZbin and I have been obsessed with him since ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I Absolutely LOVE Him 😍😍😍😍😍

[@atasteofcouture5912]

I can watch him sing or speak all day long, he keeps me entertained 😂!

[@WhenWeMove]

I’ve watched his Tiny Desk aaaaaa BUNCH of times, one of the best performers and performances I’ve seen…

[@aking8201]

I was at one of those sold out DC shows because I was visiting one of my brothers. I definitely think imma see him again in Nashville!

[@ShroneJohnson]

Durand Bernarr performed within walking distance from my house literally 2 days before I was introduced to him (through tiny desk) I was screaming to the gawds WHYYYY WHYYYY WHYYYY!!!! I can't wait til he comes back to Dallas, Texas. Or maybe I will travel to Raleigh, NC on your b-day🥰 #virgolove

[@Syren90...Aka9]

Girl I MISSED IT TOO!! Oooooh, the TEARS!

[@kingblake2490]

Listen I LOVE Durand - like he is special to me for MANY reasons. Just when I think I couldn’t “love” him any more he makes such a special sentiment @55:15. If you are an introvert with social anxiety this hits your heart.

[@fj4396]

Love y’all! I hate I missed Durand at the Juneteenth event in Dallas

[@heiress.]

36:10 Shady!! This why I love him. And his laugh 🤩

[@KrispyBrown]

Listening to the two of you was sheer joy..... Duran is person that I would cherish as my friend. He has brought me sooo much laughter and joy. Just saw him in a hilarious skit with Tremelvin this morning.... #sychronicities

[@wahaywgr]

I appreciate Amanda Seales so much for interviewing Durand. I’m so proud and happy for this man. My cousin and I went to a play at the Karamu House in Cleveland, Ohio, the “Nativity Scene”. He was in that play. My cousin fell in love with him and she found him on KZbin (Alcoholic Harmony). She instantly just seen how amazing he was from the encounter she had with him from meeting him at the play, and she made me love him. He’s an amazing person!

[@BellarenaCoutureLLC]

He’s my favorite person

[@LowkeyMikeyyy]

Can’t stand labels nor understand why ppl will try to force them on you like they own you. Keep being you Durand I get it 🤟🏽

[@flowwetry9256]

Baby Amanda has been knocking these sessions out of the PARK! Some of my personal faves AT THAT! I TELL YOU WHAT! You betta go on heeeeaaaddd Sista Seales!

[@TheAmandaSeales]

Ayyyy! Thank you thank you!

[@thesagecc]

Thank you Amanda and Durand! From 39:35-42:50 was so inspiring to hear how just being yourself and putting your work out with good intent, manners, and consistency will take you far! Thank you Amanda for 41:27 and making it plain to just go for it, perfection is impossible, and stop waiting for external validation! Love this!!!! I wrote my first book not having annnnny idea of what I was doing and now have a book series! From this interview I took, be secure in who you are, own your gifts/talents, be consistent, be patient, connect with people, don’t seek external validation and allow your inner child/creativity to be free!!!!!!!

[@niqueybangz]

I SO LOVE IT & NEEDED IT 💯💯❤🥇

[@22221mm]

I was waiting the whole episode for him to start a mini concert. That's how hungry I am for his voice. Lol.

[@felixicon]

dude is a powerful performer. I saw him often at the spot in Hollywood (library/ ??).Great voice, great presence and command of his voice and stage.

[@sweethoneybee3616]

I would never guessed you grew up in the hood Durand, I grew up in Morris Black in Cleveland, super rough. . . my sister got me hip to your music stuck in love featuring Ari Lennox was my ish still is my ish. . . anywho love you. Badu is also my favorite singer, it gets real about Badu round me.

[@SwaggstenBro]

My favorite song is Sam’s Vibe it’s on replay and the song with Ari Lennox Stuck

[@ruckes13]

I became a fan after the soul Cypher on the Bet awards ❤❤❤❤❤

[@taykendall910]

YOOOOOOOO!!!! The "brussel sprout" reference took me OUT!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheRetroWoman80]

"Just wanted to say something irrelevant." I love his randomness.

[@mommyandmir]

DURAND!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@Sirrah9]

I first heard of Durand from his song F.N.F. Classic song. 😂 Then again from his song Freefall - my favorite song. I remember one of his posts on IG where he spoke about his upbringing and how his mother would answer his questions instead of saying "Because I said so.", and how he didn't have to earn his humanity as a child. That stood out to me because so many of us grew up feeling we had to earn our right to be on this earth when the debt has already been paid. 😎 Great, fun interview with gems sprinkled through out. 💎❤

[@Yespls888]

This was so good! Durand is new to me...i JUST watched the Tiny Desk tonight was blown away and started searching. Going to his show in Raleigh in September and everything! I needed this tonight. And this Small Doses episode was beautiful. Thank you 💜

[@chilldesignsphotography]

Raleigh in September?! 👀 Noted!! I am there! Thanks so much for your comment! ✊🏾😁

[@glamptribe223]

My baby girl introduced me to Durand on YT more than 10 years ago. Durand 🤩 has been in the game for a long time. I so love this notoriety for D. Bernarr🤩

[@ashleyb.8217]

Now I knoooowww I’ve got to be on time tonight

[@syckindahead]

💯😊

[@MzSoulll]

Such a great conversation!

[@sukimala]

his tiny desk is ridiculous .. i freaknnn loved it !!

[@d.spigner3077]

Im a fan. Been a fan. Each and every time I experience Durand my fandom reaches new heights. He is one of one. I live and I love!

[@savagesavings]

I LOVED Durand at Afropunk in Brooklyn New York this year and now I AM FEENIN for more Durand in my life 🎉🎉🎉

[@jacquelinewilliams2349]

Best Tiny Desk ever.

[@mrskaycee26]

Beautiful conversation ❤️ Cleveland was definitely in the house!! Shoutout to E. 93rd and Union

[@TheAmandaSeales]

Yes it was!

[@jll2985]

Woke up at 2am randomly...grabbed phone and jumped on KZbin and this popped up...needless to say...there are no coincidences...didnt know I needed this. Thank you Amanda and Durand ❤❤❤❤

[@chazmcneil5948]

This was such a great interview. I cant wait to see Durand live in a few months.

[@jpdaboss626]

Beyond happy for all of the blessings Durand is receiving! I had the opportunity to see him perform twice in DC. He is indeed a Renaissance Man. Amanda you were perfect, per usual! I hope there will be a part 2! Great conversation & insight sharing

[@LEOMoonrising33]

That was wonderful ❤❤

[@exquisitelei]

After watching the 24 BET Awards why was he not apart of the Usher tribute we need more of him!!!!

[@MsMizz1]

The Durand 😍

[@stephaniegordon247]

Tiny desk was a full production. ❤❤❤

[@VickyjeanFrancois]

One of my fave!!❤

[@jniahdavison6411]

Been a fan of Durand since the Pretty Wings cover 😮‍💨 and I too am a Cleveland native. It’s so inspiring watching pioneers of the city grow and expand. Go awf Durand! Thank you for setting the stage for the rest of us🙏🏽 #BIFC

[@randommetaphysicalrantings]

My dear Cancerian Amanda, great show. Lemma tell you, Prince will be royalty in ANY timeframe, dimension or arena. Pis astrology is all that ☔💜☔:⁠-⁠). Love my new cuz

[@heiress.]

Here before he becomes the biggest star in the world.

[@lesleyannroberts4301]

I have been following Durand for 13+ years and he is AMAZING!!! So happy for him!!

[@ang8574]

“I’m here because I was consistent “ I love that! Great interview ❤

[@trinibwoy27]

Amanda, as a long time fan of you I find it no issue to support your projects and vision financially. If you are in my city (Atlanta) and I don't have anything planned I am pulling up 😁😁😁💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️

[@shakesrear7850]

Terell introduced me to Durand. All great shows.

[@yusefseevers1041]

I remember those early early KZbin days. Such an iconic time. 🥰🥰

[@erijennifer]

I don’t care what anybody says he reminds me so much of Luther Vandross … he surpassed talent and gifts -- this brotha is anointed ❤ he is so colorful, expressive, funny, witty, and “extra” and I absolutely LOVE IT! Give me more and, more I am obsessed 🤤🤤🤤

[@thegumbonetwork1421]

I was introduced through KAYTRANADA but found his album and got Stuck in Love. His talent deserves mainstream

[@thegorgeousborges]

I love Durand and had no idea of his background but hearing this just makes it all make sense.

[@TheOctaviaMackey]

First of all, GIANTS. I didn’t know you were behind that series. Beautiful work of art and so deep!

[@SteveThePisces]

Amanda Seales show is everything. I love Durand.

[@TheDkSkye]

As an artist I needed this episode rn 😭 thank you both!! #amandabeknowing

[@ZoeyChilds]

Durand’s voice soothes my soul honey. The only child club is a whole thing, especially those with older parents🙋🏾‍♀️and Amanda this hair is definitely giving Dionne vibes. Iconic❤️

[@banziimavusotv]

I felt it when you said family needs to understand or create a safe space. Oh Durand ❤

[@MsMizz1]

❤ loved the genuine exchange btwn you two at the closing

[@gemgirl2000]

Just saw Durand in concert over the weekend and I can tell you with 100% FIDELITY…his show is transformative. He not only PERFORMS, you leave the show with something to take with you. A laugh, a word….but you don’t leave the same. And that is the true mark of a remarkable talent. 🫶🏾

[@krisruthy2730]

I got to meet him after his show in Nola and he’s such a beautiful soul. I love this man soo much!

[@Poodle2Pretty]

Amazed at how humble he is and Amanda you just bring it out of folks ❤

[@racquelwhite8833]

Awesome insight. Loved this interview now. I feel like I know who Durand really is. Wishing him nothing but success going forward.

[@TheAmandaSeales]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@uscitizen3252]

I'm a year late, but I LOVED this episode. I feel like I got to know Durand better and you asked really great, thoughtful questions.

[@Cutiealp]

Love Durand!💐🥰💐

[@TreavorUnion]

More of these two plz.

[@krisp7633]

He is a dream. Loved the Tiny Desk, signed a New Fan ❤

[@nadinelindsay3012]

He's super talented. Love his music.

[@rissilient85]

I adore Durand. What an artist!

[@theofficialvontae]

Thank you Durand. Always an inspiration and light for the community & an advocate for individualality. 🔥

[@Xone7]

Durand is EVERYTHING!!

[@SHEEVENTINDY]

out of the views he has, 400 are mine. I listen every day. a vibe. good energy. contagious.

[@TheWritingsonthewalls]

Yaaaaasssss!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽 Gullah Gullah ISLAND!!!

[@SageOfTruth1111]

YESSS! DURAND!!!❤