HOW DIDN'T I KNOW!!!??? Yebba: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert (Reaction!!!)

[@KRayTV1]

She has amazed me again!!!! What do ya'll think!?? #DreamSquad

[@lynnybu4442]

If Yebba and Jazmine ever collaborated it would blow up planet Earth.

[@KRayTV1]

Facts and I'm ready for the blow up!!!

[@pascalhumbert97]

let it burn !!!!!!

[@lynnlynn7092]

Pass the matches!!

[@nyyankeeslady]

I've watched this Tiny Desk four hundred slevnety million times & I still get goosies, ERRRY TIME! Can we talk about those background singers? DAMNNNN!!!! Yebba is my girl & I am SO glad you love her too!

[@gilpintracy]

Same!!! And I shed tears almost every time I listen to it! The way she perfectly melds her voice with her fellow vocalist?!? Absolutely PERFECTION!!!

[@cptight88]

The background singers are insanely good.

[@KRayTV1]

It doesn't make any sense how great they are

[@mirtieraczo5842]

I love how much you appreciated her. Everyone likes her when they discover her but they don't always express it enough for me, but you did. Great reaction!

[@KRayTV1]

Thank you! Yea I can't do anything but give her her flowers because that voice is beyond amazing

[@lyssa71421]

I play this tiny desk performance like its on apple music

[@KRayTV1]

Haha as you should @Civillaw

[@davidkwan9330]

I appreciate the way that you let the tracks ride and react in real time instead of stopping every 8 bars.

[@kobebryant1265]

Iv heard many background singers in my lifetime. But hot dayyyymmm these background vocalists are from a different planet

[@KRayTV1]

Facts!!! These and Jazmine Sullivan's are out of this world

[@kobebryant1265]

@@KRayTV1 i know and Jazmine is another woman whos talent is out of this world.

[@kylecompton3305]

Thanks for reacting to this and understanding the brilliance of Yebba. She is a once-in-a-generation artist and maybe one of the GOATS! She is nothing short of epic.

[@KRayTV1]

💯

[@courtneyhenley681]

Artists, like Yebba, is why I left the music industry. She is amazing and the best singer around today yet most of the world does not know about her.

[@KamandaHickey]

I discovered Yebba with My mind and watched this Tiny Desk the same day. I litterally listened to « Stand » 5 times before I move on to « Distance ». This Tiny Desk concert has been on repeat since.

[@KRayTV1]

@Kamanda I see why lol 😆 sometimes I have to force myself to move on cuz I have others to do lol

[@courtneyhenley681]

Yebba should be so much bigger. She is a better more versatile singer than Adele and Beyonce. No Grammy should have gone out without her.

[@gilpintracy]

Yebba’s voice LIVES in my mind!!! The raw emotion she expresses through her voice sooooo EFFORTLESSLY!!! If you haven’t already, PLEASE listen to her song “My Mind”. I have never heard someone sing what ugly crying would looks like so beautifully!!!

[@Emilie-one]

I love this tiny desk performance.. Yebba is incredible and the back up singers are fantastic!!! The first song gives me goosebumps every time. I love it!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@noorieiversen]

Also react to Boomerang live. She really shows her range off in that one. Amazing and funky to.

[@KRayTV1]

Yup I have that one down already to do can't wait

[@ShredderTainment]

I think I’ve watched both artists over a million times in the last month. #obsessed

[@ShredderTainment]

To be clear that is Yebba and Jazmine! Dagmn!!!!

[@ShredderTainment]

13:43 😂😂😂”pretty goood?!?” Hahaha! I love it when an artist can admit to having a good run. It’s not easy nailing it and she did!!!!

[@noorieiversen]

React to her live version of her collab with Lucky Daye, How much can a heart take. It is so smooth. 🙏❤️

[@brunobabugia7299]

I've lost track of how many times I've listened to it lol... sooo good

[@KRayTV1]

Okay I will add it to the list....I'm excited now

[@melgaye0]

That live is beyond great!!

[@gwenie77able]

I listen to this tiny desk on a regular! So good!

[@KRayTV1]

I loved every bit of this

[@anthonydixon8602]

How did you know???????? I’ve listened to it almost everyday since it came out last year. Obsessed!!!

[@KRayTV1]

Great minds lol

[@ecow1994]

This tiny desk was amazing. Every song was good and the background singers were on point! Great reaction! Check out Boomerang live, Evergreen (official video) and Louie Bag (live at electric lady). You won't be disappointed.

[@KRayTV1]

Thank you and will do!!!

[@lissettebobet3904]

My most played Tiny Desk!

[@KRayTV1]

I can see why! I think mine is Jazmine Sullivan

[@csutton161]

I would love to see her and Chris Stapleton sing together. They are both insanely talented, and arent confined to one genre. Thank you for your reaction, new sub here.

[@kracine9582]

For a little fun, try her song Boomerang Live. It is a little different but as usual, fantastic.

[@KRayTV1]

Hmmm I don't think I have that one on the list...let me add it

[@felicialally5703]

Is there a genre coined yet for this soul/folk cross-over? I love how she is not cookie cutter, just writing and singing and drawing from all of her upbringing and influences and experiences.

[@KRayTV1]

We call it SANGING lol

[@JamilaGomez82]

You gotta do her song "Evergreen".

[@KRayTV1]

Yup gonna do it next time already on the list

[@Littlelittlesmom]

I'm pretty sure her pianist, James Francis, does her arrangements. Her guitarist has been with her for a long while too. The female background singer was conducting the other background singers if you watch her hands. She also sang background on Evergreen.

[@KRayTV1]

Everything about this is fire!!! They were all on point!!

[@melgaye0]

All of them must have from come the church like Yebba. The background singers knew the assignment and executed flawlessly

[@spinozareader]

The entire concert is impeccable.

[@diananunez7]

Great reaction. It is pure joy to listen to her and these amazing musicians. Never heard such great back up singers. And James Francies on keys...yes, he was killing it. Now, check out live versions of Evergreen, her tribute song to her mother, and Boomerang. After that her latest live recordings in Electric Lady Studio. Several of her own tunes, a John Mayer cover and musicians to die for. James Francies again and always, Questlove and Pino Palladino to name a couple more. Then there are a handfull of collaborations you must hear!! Ed Scheeran, Pj Morton, Clark Beckham, Lucky Daye, Stan Smith and few more. Get on it! I envy the ride you have ahead. I love that you mention Jazmine. She and Yebba are, in my opinion, singer/songwriters of a generation. In company with Ella, Aretha and Joni.

[@KRayTV1]

@Diana all great suggestions and great comment. Some of these have been done and others will be done for sure

[@babylonsister118]

Louie Bag gets stuck in my head over and over!

[@KRayTV1]

It's a fire song 🎵

[@NeliosRan]

No two live performance are the same. Nor does she ever sound like her album. She is always changing it up and playing with the music.

[@KRayTV1]

@Dan this is why she is a great artist!

[@littlenonni75]

Yebba is the one who makes skill vocal arrangements

[@brutalfashion]

Have you seen the cover of Brandy’s “Have You Ever” by Vincent Cannady, Mario Jose, and Matt Bloyd? It’s FANTASTIC

[@KRayTV1]

I have not....let me SS this now

[@kylecompton3305]

Love your reactions! Collaborations are great, and she started her career doing many of them, but she is in her own orbit now, and she doesn't need to share that voice with anyone!

[@KRayTV1]

I agree but can she share a collab with Jazzy plz lol

[@babylonsister118]

You really do need to check our Louie Bag and Boomerang! Both great songs! Having a forever 32 year old son, How Many Years gets me every time! She wrote another amazing song about her mother, who committed suicide, called October Sky.

[@KRayTV1]

I have boomerang on the channel but I will gladly do the other ones for sure

[@babylonsister118]

@@KRayTV1 Thanks! Much love!

[@babylonsister118]

Thanks BIG time!

[@littlenonni75]

She also writes all the songs

[@KRayTV1]

Talent beyond talent

[@littlenonni75]

Most definitely

[@peterdellos8824]

her music partnership with pianist james francies is tremendous. find his solo works!

[@KRayTV1]

You got something for me to look at?

[@nicktomato7]

@@KRayTV1 just found your reactions and i LOVE how much you love her! i understand how you feel for real the song where yebba features on james francies’ album is insane. it’s called my day will come and it’s a whole journey every recommendation is good cause you can’t miss with her! this one is def flying under the radar though and it shouldnt be

[@markalusss]

Yebba’s collabed with Lucky Daye, PJ Morton, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Drake. I dont think she’s collabed with any female artists yet tho. At least I cant think off the top of my head. But yea her and Jazmine would make me run out a room.

[@KRayTV1]

I would still be running if they ever collabed 🤣

[@markalusss]

@@KRayTV1 PERIODT! I’m already slain⚰️ in the spirit thinking about it. Orrr orrr hear me out…. add Fantasia and Brandy to her accompaniment. 😩🙌🏾🏃🏾‍♂️

[@KRayTV1]

@@markalusss OMG!! Yesssss Ms Norwood with the vocals and harmony....and Fantasia!! We need to make this happen

[@dixiereinhardt3949]

Yebba writes and arranges all her music. You've got to listen to "Evergreen"---she grew up in her father's church in West Memphis. Her mother committed suicide and Evergreen was the first time she was able to walk back into a church. Also "October Sky".

[@KRayTV1]

@Dixie I need to listen to October Sky and will do but Evergreen is out on the channel 😊

[@one4truth236]

Her inspiration comes from listening to the Clark Sisters.

[@kylecompton3305]

YES, FIRE ALWAYS!

[@KRayTV1]

Always

[@courtneyhenley681]

Why isn't Yebba bigger? I like her for her versatility more than Adele. Someone needs to produce another really great album for her and it needs to be more heard. Her first one was incredible but got no attention.

[@KRayTV1]

I cannot answer that question for you. Maybe she needs to go on a show like Masked Singer to get her voice out there in a different way and then the audience will come

[@trinessasampson3800]

Listen to How much can a heart take ( Live) Lucky Daye featuring Yebba

[@KRayTV1]

Done and done 😁

[@shandellehull7380]

For me, they don't need to get together. For me, they are two different singers; Yebba sings to sing, and we just happen to be privy to seeing her express herself in song. Whereby, Jasmine is a performer. And if I had to pick between the two, for me it'd be Yebba who is more versatile as proven by her song choices - no two which are ever the same. In fact, you don't hear Yebba sing her own songs the same way twice!

[@KRayTV1]

@Shandelle I respect it. I do want them to collab because I believe the song, the performance, etc will be something out of this world. From watching them both take songs and sing them differently all the time it is a mash up that may need to only happen to once but needs to happen

[@BryanGomez-mt9cm]

Please do a reaction to Paranoia Purple live on Electric Lady or a full reaction to her album Dawn.

[@KRayTV1]

@Bryan I will SS this so I can come back to it later to do a reaction

[@kylecompton3305]

Louie Bag Live, Evergreen Live, Boomerang Live

[@KRayTV1]

I think I need to do Louie Bag but the others are done

[@classicalgas8297]

I absolutely live Yebba! Her talent is on a different level! But the first song I heard of hers was “My Mind”. The rawness and singular talent of just her voice and one guitar was unbelievable! The problem when they go professional, is they try to fit in the box current singers fit in and lose some of what we fell in love with them for! Where is her rasp?! The range and originality? She is a little to practiced here. I hope she brings it back!

[@KRayTV1]

I agree with you and this is why some don't every go professional and stay independent so they can keep their sound def don't want Yebba to lose hers

[@airalynsaudade483]

React to October Sky !!

[@KRayTV1]

Will do

[@Liya_Marie]

Yebba and Jazmine!?!?!? That’ would be utterly DISGUSTING and I NEED IT NEEEOOOOWWW!! 🙌🏽😩😫😂😂😂

[@AustinAshburn]

❤️❤️❤️

[@KRayTV1]

😊😊😊

[@codypendragons]

I know who Jasmine Sullivan is, they're both fire.

[@WhyThoAce]

Please do a reaction to Niia featuring Jazmine Sullivan "Sideline". Talking about goosebumps. For Niia to try to keep up with Jazmine on her own song lol. It's crazy.

[@KRayTV1]

I def will take a look at this....you had me at Jazzy lol

[@aliciacolleenreacts]

YEBBA feat. LUCKY DAYE

[@KRayTV1]

@Alicia I believe I have that on the channel

[@aliciacolleenreacts]

@@KRayTV1 Then I will check it out asap!

[@KRayTV1]

@@aliciacolleenreacts I'll see you there

[@corbelius6]

I want Yebba and Angelina Jordan with just a guitar.

[@bobbydunston7340]

Yebba Does Not need to collaborate with Jasmine Sullivan!

[@KRayTV1]

Does she need it no, would it be great to have those two link up....yes

[@bobbydunston7340]

She's phenomenal!

[@adamdecoder1]

"Harmonies on point"... literally not a single harmony has come in yet. They're singing in unison separated by octaves.

[@KRayTV1]

@adam I laughed so much at this comment lol 😆

[@LB-kr5ku]

I say this with caution but as good as these songs are, her album versions are even better. (In my opinion)

[@KRayTV1]

Say whaaaaaa her album version is better than the live version....I need to go check this out

[@LB-kr5ku]

@@KRayTV1 YES! Check them out

[@carolynghant7812]

Her Mom committed suicide...

[@Pablo_sanz359]

The piano player for this session, James Francies, has a song featuring Yebba on vocals on his album titled "My Day Will Come". It's a must hear.

[@KRayTV1]

Gotcha will add this to the list