Masego "Lavish Lullaby" (Live Performance) | Open Mic

Masego recently stopped by Genius for a live performance of “Lavish Lullaby,” which has racked up nearly 2 million Spotify streams to date. The track is produced by Masego and Kojoa Asamoah and appears on 'Lady Lady.'
Read more on Genius: genius.com/a/masego-performs-...
Read all the lyrics to "Lavish Lullaby" on Genius: genius.com/Masego-lavish-lull...
CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Felicia Kelley
Creative Director: Andrew Oppeneer
Producer: Ndeye Thioubou
Director/Editor: Sam Balaban
Shooters: Jeffrey Soffer & Zach Cooper
Production Assistant: Raina Zafar
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#Masego #OpenMic #LavishLullaby

[@genius]

s/o masego for giving us a whole new version of this song 🎷

[@peteraurora7544]

please get Lil Skies to perform Name In the Sand live now

[@gabrelelcylxz8034]

ikr

[@notsenny.]

was just about to say it sounds hella different lmao

[@tatiana6862]

I LOVE IT

[@antoniosampaio3273]

You guys should put it on Spotify.

[@pranavmenon5444]

This guy is gifted. He understands sounds.

[@ulandounruly1751]

Pranav Menon he’s highly bless

[@yaboiglui6327]

Pranav Menon dude I’m ur 1,000 like

[@omega6348]

He's really talented

[@Thisisafternoon]

Pranav Menon kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3KuqJypaa6ghKM

[@breannaterrell7219]

He understands music

[@Masego]

That tea was so good

[@sayuri4452]

😆🤣💯❤️🔥See ya in kl boo

[@colourfulsouls]

Masego amazing performance!

[@tshepomotsoeneng9719]

You're a musical beast

[@Msapere]

🐐🍵👀

[@KGully88]

I am obsessed ever since pink polo! I have to see you live!

[@robertlaffy9420]

This man has a extreme understanding of sounds

[@80s.soulsis95]

Who you tellin, doesn't he!

[@frmad9329]

True statement

[@Ki_Iz_Bk]

He reminds me of my baby farther he has talent and is a real artist

[@a.d.3278]

Music theory babyyyyyy

[@iurimorais7072]

my toughts the same dude! massego is a insanely talented musician.

[@KeyDyer]

He’s in that zone from Soul. This is pure passion

[@paulesbasem9518]

True .... So true 😌🎷

[@isaacwarner7910]

Fr

[@Preclina_]

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh

[@tshepisoramothwala3903]

this guy has too much musical talent for one human being... rap...sing...play a ton of instruments...then to top it off he produces a whole song star to finish in front of ur eyes

[@phihlellotheone8979]

ntwana. this guy s just pure talent

[@thaddeusmajor6179]

He the habachi chef for music

[@every1lovesmeeee]

Thaddeus Major 😂😂

[@Progress24.7]

FACTS. Check out Dub Fx he been doing this....

[@rozuhleetuh6180]

Seen him perform. He really is an alien.

[@parker.gds69]

God: how much talent do you want Masego: yes

[@SK-zm2si]

In the backround on the clouds.. Angels were playing on the saxophone

[@divomc8247]

🌹

[@akumulight]

@@SK-zm2si 🔥

[@LanceWillMakeIt]

there's talent, but also tons of hard work

[@itscwillis1523]

haha sooo funny 😐

[@kaash1876]

Damn he can do all that and I can’t even whistle..

[@Oneofone4]

Facts

[@frmad9329]

Same

[@linusporter1091]

You should see him play the passport... go watch Tadow... the one recorded in the Red Bull Lounge with FKJ. :D

[@romenclarke8841]

😂 here trying to do tha shit I give up

[@uriel3031]

@@linusporter1091 I saw that one

[@marwah1090]

It’s like watching a flower bloom and embrace it’s beauty.

[@maybe4509]

underrated comment

[@melvinkrenger1331]

You nailed it with this comment 🥰

[@nrg7685]

True

[@teagandeltorre-darrington5607]

This is so underrated, he created a beat right there, hummed, sung, rapped and played the sax. No auto tune. This is talent

[@cimonlovess9913]

Lets not gloss over the whistle!!! This guy is amazing

[@lilfrontgarden]

now i have the sudden urge to try to autotune a saxophone

[@akumulight]

@@lilfrontgarden not to be that guy but it’s Saxophone 😂

[@lilfrontgarden]

@@akumulight ok

[@SuzieQ90]

@@akumulight what is that supposed to mean it takes lung power to play the sax it's not like the piano where everyone plays....not everyone plays the sax soooo I don't get your point 🙄🙄

[@yemiogunmodede6740]

Protect this man, NO MATTER THE COST!!!

[@liljojo6232]

Yemi Ogunmodede he do the die I do the cry. He also start the big crusade if he died

[@omega6348]

Fact

[@TheDictatorsKingdom]

Do not worry comrade, I’m already best friends with a basketball player, I’m sure I can add him to the list

[@Jiayao07]

agreed

[@imzayuhh]

Lil JoJo I was just thinking thatt!! lol i

[@marcsolodkin5120]

by far the best open mic in history

[@thandiswar7932]

His mind is just ridiculous. The way he understands sound?? And then he pulls out the sax and my whole chest crumbles. My favorite artist!

[@rico4trap440]

This is a real artist 👩‍🎨

[@jamesmlopez02]

Mans pulled out the sax, no neck strap LOL

[@servine1212]

Power move

[@jon.emanbun1920]

I mean it's an alto sax. Much lighter than the tenor sax

[@Mason.James.]

taternuts kelso spoken like a true tenor player. 👌🏻🤙🏼respect.

[@influencemc5770]

Yooo

[@IMBandz]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@jaxdur1012]

No cap This has to be the most craziest thing i’ve ever hurd Music wise He’s Creating a beat straight from the top Whistling, and Beatboxing to create this master piece This is so underrated ❗️

[@alexisf22]

my ears were blessed

[@qayathetruestepper]

Same here 😭🔥🔥🔥

[@jacksontornatore4180]

I think it’s heard

[@CFTW1]

Should really watch Ed Sheerans You Need Me I Dont Need You

[@kdyla4]

watch jacob collier

[@TiaraG413]

Masego is a musical genius 😍

[@MsRoyale143]

I felt this entire song with every fiber of my existence. Not even embarrassed to say that I cried in the first minute of this melody.

[@thatomoacwiemang4040]

You must be embarrassed. This just shows that you don't know good music. How could you cry only in the first minute? I cried for the whole 05:58

[@MsRoyale143]

@@thatomoacwiemang4040 Wow. Who would’ve thought that a compliment would have a negative response…you thought you were making a splash with your comment huh? Bye!

[@notapplicable4567]

Lmao

[@lourdestorres2.0]

My fiance gets so mad when I hear this. It's like he sees my thought bubble...lol 😆

[@PitufoElOriginal]

@@notapplicable4567you appreciate art and effort. You recognize talent

[@sharsasuke01]

This song hit me like tadow.

[@cherylbrown80]

😉

[@alexig1840]

lol

[@MrEmoscream]

He is the person that makes sound effects and background sound there.. Haha

[@ndumisomzele6495]

Exactly what I said. This right here is the New Tadow to me!

[@youngbkatt7835]

this song deserves 100m+ views like Tadow..

[@macerino6358]

Everybody gangsta until he pulls out the sax

[@successorcortes82]

I think the sax Makes it a lot more gangsta! No a days people hide behind a cloud of faked funk, he is very talented, hope he gets more buzz to him.

[@cadecoombs5881]

Bruh that's great

[@slothbaby3410]

The greatest comment hahahaha

[@keithlgray]

sax was the Miami coke kingpin scene's autotune of the 80s..didn't get anymore gangsta than that 🤣🤣

[@samdoejaaren1901]

@@keithlgray He was saying everybody else felt like gangsters until Masego pulled out the sax, therefore Masego is the real gangster. Bruh

[@anthonyblue5286]

Always come back to this lavish lullaby

[@ryanhoover8701]

How many times can I watch this in a row

[@QuEEnV182]

I bet I’ve broken your record bro

[@ramithailandi7775]

Im sorry i don't remember

[@Felixderbaer]

i watched yes times

[@k.lorraine]

Seriously though

[@LaSimone1994]

same here. lol. it is so soothing

[@erik9515]

This platform is called Genius. This is one of the few times the term is apt to the artist.

[@TshepoGTau]

Absolutely true

[@chantaviablanche]

Agree

[@aliadosmc]

UNDERRATERD COMMENT

[@anthonyalexander8546]

Dudes so laid back and chill too

[@dylweed50day80]

And hot too.

[@ilijeganu273]

​@@dylweed50day80u are gay

[@itzwosno9223]

2021 anyone ?☺️

[@jerelene21]

Into eternity 🔊💃🏾

[@georgiewright9458]

Ye ye cmon

[@franklynnyein127]

yes sir

[@lioomarios6506]

Will be better than 2020 for god’s sake

[@davidwilkins6170]

2022 🤘🏾

[@bobbymilla]

The definition of MUSIC. I leave this here to get reminded everynow and then about this masterpiece!!!

[@gummebear1597]

this version waaaaaayyyyyyyyy better than original

[@rolodexpropaganda]

GummeBear I agree . The loop is better

[@G4Cinemas]

GummeBear yo you are SO right

[@jordanburke986]

That’s facts

[@ad5318]

true

[@viper0496]

Faxx

[@Eyesark]

No one: Masego: I'll just make a whole song in one sitting (or standing) This is a properly gifted person 😅😅

[@hoodyk7342]

he already made the song, he just put different music to it.

[@nii-san4204]

999 shit🥺

[@TheOGYoutuber]

“Hold on, let me put my ring on. Cuz it cost a lot, but it don’t fit” fucking MC💯💎

[@qwizbeats846]

😭😭2021 and this still slaps... That beat *Goosebumps*

[@theunrealsb5413]

2022 it still slaps

[@Migylibido]

2022 😭 still listening 👂

[@Soul_senpai]

Still a bop ìn 2023 ✨️

[@Itielbryce]

We should show artists like this to our parents

[@Different-Level]

Showed this to my momma

[@tramainechapman8289]

@Itiel Dos Santos Damn what a beautiful comment it's amazing how I can relate to your statement in soooooooo many syllables, words, sentences and paragraphs that's how it is real it is Lols🤣🤗

[@suzyo2365]

P p.

[@neongatane4305]

Just did

[@chewie-v9546]

Sad thing is a lot of our parents can't appreciate real talent like this. If it's not their favorite from their days it's not good. Mine aren't like that but a few friends of mine have complete sheep's as mom's amd dad's

[@KaleilaJordan]

🗣 The audacity of him to go off like this without a disclaimer!!! 😭😭😭😍

[@keanastorm3799]

Kaleila Jordan 😍😍😍

[@Wizdomisgold562]

Right?! 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@KaleshwarVhKaleshwarVh]

lol.

[@IamJazarrion]

Lmao

[@keyglockk-uy4ok]

porno

[@davibeats]

when the remix is better than the original

[@timeless-0926]

Timeless

[@paulliu1398]

i find this better than the original version

[@joaosemide]

Indeed man!

[@dajeridge71]

Like G.Porter when he play “it’s Probably me”...better than the original

[@supremesai3637]

Definitely I watched the original and was kinda disappointed 😂

[@Cass99k]

truly it is

[@enriquerodriguezg3486]

Same

[@zaidsoulat6331]

“Sitting in the car going back home on a nice sunny day when everything in your life is going well” type of music

[@tigershav]

hope i get there someday

[@lullabysmokes7162]

Lol I literally SANG your comment.

[@CreepaHD]

@@tigershav Keep a positive mind and the world shall follow

[@mirkostipefilipovicmiocicc8670]

@@CreepaHD easier said then done

[@CreepaHD]

@@mirkostipefilipovicmiocicc8670 Only if you believe that

[@clarissawestbrook2203]

Masego is immensely talented as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentists etc He is definitely one of the better talents of current R&B! He deserves more recognition.

[@Shortie320]

"Forget who your favorite is, I is now". I love anything you do Micah.

[@majokalapayo8123]

So he plays all those instruments, sings and raps...at least we got something in common in that we can both whistle.

[@captainmaleek8696]

Can't even whistle 🙃

[@majokalapayo8123]

F

[@mandyvslife3922]

@@captainmaleek8696 saaaaame 😭

[@ItumelengS]

Only thing I have in common is breathing

[@johnsmithe4962]

😂

[@coollikebeans]

“this jawn lit, shut up” 😂😂

[@SandstormGT]

What does this mean?

[@coollikebeans]

it means the song is FIRE

[@quavozack6104]

@@coollikebeans that*

[@josephinemiller3507]

@@SandstormGT jawn means person place or thing

[@sum1221]

He said joint lmao, check the captions

[@obfidkwm]

i love how this is just a different version of the same song but even better. cant get enough of this

[@richard2428]

This man really meant "I do it all myself I don't need no help"

[@thomasguerrero3823]

most unique open mic y’all should bring more like this

[@bento3516]

There isn’t much like him

[@jasoncorrrigan1920]

@@bento3516 it's a shame too

[@idravavideos161]

try fkj

[@shawnken]

@@bento3516 be one

[@Bambiecustoms]

Masego's live performances are a lot lit than the actual songs I could listen to this all day

[@marcosupremo5794]

Where this guy from?

[@KevinSmith-xj4tv]

Masego I respect you for what you do.. haven't seem this expression of music before. Right on spot your literally create music by yourself. You are so underrated.

[@silentc13th78]

Honestly much better than the album version Masego a real got with R&B/Soul with the slick jazz as well.

[@saranieshagardner729]

Can someone make this a 1hr loop??? I need this for my study sessions!

[@Trenhardlike_Felix27]

fr

[@hilearn1257]

just gonon soundcloud n search it up then loop it there

[@dariamorgendorffer1650]

Use listen on repeat

[@Noah-Susong]

This would seriously be the coolest job in the fucking world, like hands down. You can just wake up everyday and make what your feeling into a sound, so you get to just vibe all day long and create art like this.. just amazing in my opinion

[@sidneytownsend700]

I would love to have this talent!

[@roxazzino3115]

@@sidneytownsend700 it's talent yeah, but also a lot of hard work and time invested in this Don't think that just talent can compensate everything else

[@tonysmall3115]

What a way to put it 👏

[@Samuel-xj4oj]

@@roxazzino3115 What do you mean? To be a rapper you need talent

[@roxazzino3115]

@@Samuel-xj4oj yeah? I never agrued with that All i said is to don't think that if u only have talent , everything is going to be like u wanted it to be

[@aric85]

A truly special talent. I think he’s going down as one of the best of all time tbh.

[@malachymcintosh2573]

I watched this video a week after it dropped it’s been two years and I always come back once every month and listen to this to clear my mind of all thoughts in my opinion this is greatest work of music I’ve ever listened to

[@erikarivas995]

Listening to masego is like taking a fresh breath of air...

[@kaash1876]

GOD: What talent would you want? Masego: yes

[@jackiedurant5210]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NicLew]

😂😂😂

[@laylabruce6364]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adariansearcy8301]

Nice...🤣

[@ThemMetroKids1]

🤣🤣 I'm like number" 444 "too on some angelic shii cuz

[@lanam2821]

This was literally the greatest video I have ever seen and it came out years ago 😭🙌🏽

[@r6boss792]

Innit bruv

[@kraccbaccson8895]

The piano is so peaceful

[@erdburnet4791]

That saxophone is everything

[@clowdsatdusk9949]

Yesssss

[@edgarbustamante2075]

ERD BURNET I play the saxaphone

[@filippa9385]

Edgar Bustamante ?

[@danielkraljevic5975]

That’s FACTS the sax kills it

[@aaronc9279]

Ngl, I was actually digging sound of the spoon dinging the cup and cup bouncing off the table as percussion when we was hitting the drum pad lmao

[@captainmarvell1387]

It went so well with the with the beat ngl

[@noova02]

Oh my gosh I thought it was part of the prerecorded sound 😂😂

[@noova02]

Til now...

[@lynuslyneburg]

Coming back every now and then cuz this live version is just on another level

[@jinhuaofficial1608]

SAME LOL

[@asadkash9798]

THIS NEEDS TO BE ON SPOTIFY RIGHT BLUDCLAAAAART NOW

[@cannabis1490]

Like RIGHT BLUDCLAAAAART NOW!

[@shivaugn3285]

“Hold on lemme put my ring on cause it cost a lot ...and it don’t fit” 🤣

[@kimorahlondon7070]

That particular part 😂

[@syydd]

he needs to release this version 😩

[@vibezmusiclibrary196]

I made a version of this :)

[@Anca_6740]

Vibez Music Libary nice bro 👍

[@candaceapple4555]

Yeah he should all i do is listen to this

[@lilmac5067]

It just amazes me how he did all that in a matter of minutes from scratch💯

[@lovereia]

I get chills EVERY time!

[@okhelaganya6719]

Masego : "Okay, I'll just stand here, and produce a whole song in one standing." 👐🏾

[@kaiheempatterson4446]

Masego X Anderson Paak live would be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lucasfreyjensen3435]

It could be interesting i think, but their music styles does not have much in common. :)

[@lovelyladycarter3687]

FACTS 😍🙏🥂

[@ChanelleNovosey]

Firreeeee

[@trinaqueener2213]

Yes🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EternalLight246]

@@lucasfreyjensen3435 yeah I think .Paak's music is a little more boombastic while Masego has a quieter more mellow vibe, might be just me

[@t3pmission970]

This is the biggest flex i ever seen

[@chrisfknlarry2168]

The way he ended his verse with shut Up and stoped his vocal adlips so he actually shut Up. Luv it :D

[@elliottsmith6603]

When the sax hits I can’t handle it 🎷 ❤️

[@chxrryadams6723]

Cause it speaks to the soul 🎷😍

[@Therealgoldenbae]

Elliott Smith ur my type of human ❤️

[@quebro9434]

🔥🔥🔥

[@abbychela]

It finds a way to the heart fr🥵❤️

[@_hulse]

Big pause.

[@parmajomm8459]

I didn’t ask for this song, the song asked for me...

[@frmad9329]

But you were asking for a song right?

[@clonezy7800]

That don’t make sense at all

[@uriel3031]

@@clonezy7800 it’s a joke u know that right

[@HMcod]

@@uriel3031 A joke had to make sense or it's rubbish

[@The.Terror.Lab.]

I don’t know if I’ve ever loved an artist more than Masego. He’s the full package. He’s starting to creep up on Miguel and Alicia. Absolutely blown away. I know this is old, but it should be shared for the world to see. Such a rare talent. 💎

[@dalieghtprachur516]

Who ever gave this a thumbs down is on dust. This guy is amazing!!!

[@Tand_Kroft]

After listening to this 50 times I've discovered that rattling sound when he's creating the drums is from the spoon in the cup next to the drum pads. I don't know why i just thought it was the drums.

[@bonesreds3062]

Hahaha same

[@MyOaAesis]

It adds another level to it, absolutely beautiful perfomance

[@papaxron]

the spoon makes it even better though

[@damem9715]

I would eat my cereal with that spoon

[@damem9715]

1:53

[@carlynherbert5523]

Got to love when Masego builds a song in front your eyes.

[@FilipeAbreu]

I always come back to this because this version speaks more to my soul than the original

[@joako7069]

this man is INSANE don't know why he's not more popular

[@-Element]

U know a man is truly talented when they can pick a sax with no neck strap and play without warm up or tuning

[@EverydayNiya]

bruh on me😭

[@TheJp2903]

Why is a neck strap important

[@JPCrimson720]

@@TheJp2903 saxophones are a lot heavier than they look, also the neck strap helps position the instrument comfortably to play it better

[@valeriam4175]

Masego is one of those rare artists that doesn’t need instruments to make music. A couple of sounds here and there is all he needs. He truly lives up to the meaning of being an artist. Much love to him.

[@gabydude]

Valeria M he is using a piano

[@LT1316]

@@gabydude and a sax haha

[@chovie222]

This guy deserves so much more love. Inspiration!

[@AndileSphe-kd3dh]

MAN. THIS IS MUSIC AT ITS BEST PURE ARTISTRY!!!!!😶‍🌫

[@iammadz294]

can he please appear on NPR Music Tiny Desk

[@lalogm6320]

maddz r. On god i was bouta say this😩😂

[@polton00]

pleassseee

[@houssemeddinekhalfi8958]

Your wish has been granted yayy

[@timo9355]

maddz r. Boy have I got news for you

[@raysr5770]

It's there now..good call

[@ItsNatalyaS]

Finally Genius is doing something right!!

[@bobboe9322]

Wdym

[@ItsNatalyaS]

Bat Man they got some real talent on here

[@linaespinoza3574]

I’ve never seen someone so talented wow

[@rams_offisiell]

This is the best performance on genius period.

[@lovelyladycarter3687]

This is currently one of the greatest musicians alive 💯🤷 #SleptOn

[@owenwilson4427]

One word. Passion.

[@sebbaker7133]

Listening on Lsd and the saxophone is giving me an eargasm

[@vascolisboa3793]

This guy is probably the most talented person i’ve seen doing a live performance

[@snowman200710]

The second most talented.... the most talented person I seen is tokio Myers

[@renatosantos5964]

Cant forget FKj

[@natanielrodriguez5232]

Fkj

[@maheepsingh9807]

He look like 21 Savage with a good upbringing

[@chantaviablanche]

Omg it’s so true

[@Durzo_Blint]

If the royal family raised him

[@nejiyamamoto8300]

fuck from fucking fuck germany fick

[@miracle1799]

😂😂😂 what do u mean by good upbringing

[@boogie4762]

@@miracle1799 he means he’s actually talented instead making garbage just because it sells

[@tonderaimusakwa6619]

I have been avoiding this video thinking its the same old version of lavish lullaby, boy was i missing out..sego keeps on imroving on the best he gives us

[@lrcustomspty]

The perfect definition of an artist....

[@AR-gy5gb]

I wish this was on Spotify 😭💔 THIS IS EVERYTHING

[@BVLB2012]

When he says “uh shut up” @ 3:35!!! It’s the smoothest thing ever.

[@markchonajr8938]

Sounds that seem timeless

[@ahmadtulba7662]

The more I watch it and focus on your hands, the more I enjoy the music.

[@javeryjames4705]

this song calls for a j Cole verse. like if you agree

[@brianrogers7737]

Javery James got that jcole vibe

[@markfuego7437]

Reminds me of forbidden fruit

[@keyglockk-uy4ok]

Porno

[@rmssumer6153]

Spot on.

[@Dj-jr2kn]

No

[@filipecassiano5407]

Man, this guy is addicted to music Just like us here

[@filipecassiano5407]

@@vadadachakradhar5813 I think everyone here can make music

[@uselessperson7457]

@@filipecassiano5407 that's true but would it be good music tho?

[@filipecassiano5407]

@@uselessperson7457 for people here? Sure! If we're here we've got a really good taste for music Yeah, sure it would be good music

[@randalljohnson4968]

I think ur underestimating how hard it is to make good music

[@Notn3fs]

Randall Johnson it’s not that hard tbh I do it all the time

[@viquezan92]

My man is a cold drink of water on a heavy 90 degree day. Very fresh brother!!! Love the vibe

[@Foxy-tc8ns]

It's a beautiful thing how music can inspire, touch your soul, and help you find focus in the hardest of times. Big thank you to Masego for the art he shares with all of us.

[@eternitic.1511]

4:17 Just when I think it can't possibly get any more beautiful then it already is ……...

[@lutionveseli]

this is just pure talent...

[@malike716]

This brother is amazing can’t wait for the concert in Chicago 💪🏽

[@mohamedsmbux4974]

How was Chicago Bru?

[@briangarcia2937]

This is the what a real Musician looks like!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌