Incredible Pianist Performs "Say Yes" by Floetry at the Apollo Theater (May 15, 2019)

[@nishat8228]

Saw the TikTok video and had to hear the rest!!!! 🎼Loved it!🎼

[@turnns9775]

Me too

[@denisegreen86]

Me too he is amazing

[@kansaspeach7727]

Beautiful indeed! ❤️

[@Keinoooo]

Woooooooooooow!!!!

[@michaelleonbrownjr.2719]

👍😃👍 "YES HE IS WHAT A GIFT FROM GOD"!!!!

[@franktruth6322]

Damnnnnnn! He made them keys “CRY!!!!!” 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@simbaking6338]

Dude not only a pianist...Hes an entertainer!!!!

[@cooltrades7469]

More entertainer....les musician:)

[@mikerobinson9030]

@@cooltrades7469 no he killed that song bro

[@7777Lace]

Facts

[@davidg7136]

@@cooltrades7469 😮 wow

[@mrquick6775]

@@cooltrades7469 Agree, but it probably take another musician to know. I mean he’s good, but a lot of it is repetitive riffing and chord phrasing, and banging.

[@JWu-jt7fz]

I can smell church musicians from a mile away 😂 The intro, the build up, the resolve, the sync with the drum's symbols. Legendary!

[@deeblue984]

Lol...sniff sniff

[@JWu-jt7fz]

@@deeblue984 👃🏼 Sniff sniff

[@phillycheese90]

lol you aint lyin

[@nathaneelnaidoo5673]

Also the way he's in sync with the drum's cymbals 😉

[@davidg7136]

Oml

[@prjay645]

Majority of the audience aren’t musicians, so they couldn’t appreciate how dude just snatched the soul out that piano!!!! WHEW!! Jesus

[@lindapatterson5168]

Yes he did!!!!! This is absolutely beautiful!

[@allengreen6475]

as a piano player I must say he played the hell outta that arrangement

[@jakimathews4115]

He made the piano almost sound like the singers. Awesome.

[@kimbailey3484]

Music is in his spirit, this is not put on; he transforms when he begin to play.

[@patsy128]

I recognize it! My father was a musician and a master piano tuner. When they are in the spirit it’s indescribable. This was just that…Extraordinary!!!

[@kimbailey3484]

@@patsy128 absolutely

[@JeevanBrown]

This should be on a CD!

[@tyronnfields7945]

I waiting for it to come out.....

[@EricBrownBey]

We need a record of it for phonographs.

[@Poetpalmer]

You are so right!!!!

[@frederickweeks4962]

DEFINITELY

[@angelahicks2343]

It is

[@setirahodges5884]

He made the piano cry!!! Period!!!! Tooooo much talent!!!!! They should have given it to him!!!!! Look at him, Heart and soul in this!!!!!

[@sheilaadamspenn8348]

The MC expressed exactly how I felt... that his piano playing sang the song

[@angeliquenoelle6651]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Amazing!!! I had my wine 🍷 feeling it!!! Encore!!!!

[@turnns9775]

I hope he’s making records, this right here is unbelievably outstanding

[@cooltrades7469]

Actually not. You get fooled by the theatricals...:)

[@Agdnfjwhe]

@@cooltrades7469 why be negative? What makes you special? You snob

[@Agdnfjwhe]

@@cooltrades7469 judge not before you judge yourself.

[@rocjackson5975]

Yes, I see him, but what I’m liking is what I hear…and he is outstanding!

[@Spiritualsimplicity]

@@cooltrades7469 life is all theater It’s why we are here. To show out and he did! Just clap for the man

[@iamvictorious9964]

I'm SMH, YOU KNOW THAT YOU PLAYED THE HELL OUT OF THAT KEYBOARD 💯 YOU DID DAT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@blazze7772]

This was a whole vibe. Did a whole free style from the time he started playing till the end.

[@bigjaysr11]

Dude absolutely killed it, got up and walked away like a BOSS! I usually don't comment on YT videos but this was simply amazing!

[@reginaldbunch4803]

Reminds me of Brain cumbersome

[@misterlynch8411]

From the first notes he played, I knew he was gonna kill it. Dude is super talented. He better than Alicia Keys

[@gertrudebuck366]

Simply Beautiful and So Very Very Much Talent Until the Piano Was Absolutely Made for HIM!

[@gertrudebuck366]

@@misterlynch8411 NOT IN THE SAME CATEGORY AT ALL!! HE MAKES HER LOOK LIKE SHE’S PRACTICING!

[@1027wld]

I agree!!!!!!,but he knew what he did when he did it 😆

[@sharonwest3753]

2nd place.. ain't no way. He should have been granted the r$20,000 end of story. This young man is amazing and is making love to this instrument.

[@GeorgeGeeSr]

Gotta give the sound man his and who ever programed that attack on that Motif! Oh, this kid got skills.

[@7777Lace]

Sound PERSON is DOPE!!! Even though it’s probably a Man, it’ll really be FANTASTIC when Women are more involved with the technical parts of the music, film & sound industries!!!

[@frederickweeks4962]

FACT

[@UBigJoka]

Man... His motif sound better than mine. Lord have mercy.

[@UBigJoka]

Man, woman, whoever the same person is they did a phenomenal job as well making him sound good. Then again, it's the Apollo, of course the sound is going to be fire. It's the apollo.

[@reframingcommunication4550]

@@UBigJoka LOL LOL :)

[@georgeandy6923]

This Brother has Mad Skills. He definitely made that keyboard talk. We need to get that CD out right away!!

[@paulking4490]

He's no damn amateur he's a damn professional and sound better than most graduates of Berkeley

[@hasiflames8456]

EverydayI see a reason to fall in love with piano some more

[@carolmcquay1899]

Know your Gifts. God blesses us All. Our existence alone is a Gift. This gentleman is refreshing. No machines. No synthesizer. Just an Instrument. Raw talent.

[@karenbellamy3153]

You are a damn good pianist. You worked the hell out of that audience.

[@PBrown-cg3lg]

I'm just seeing this is 2022 and wow!!! He is amazing and his swag.... The man!

[@kcreative7293]

That's how you play when you put in that Work, that Work, that Work!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@virginiawilliams648]

You can tell this young man eats, sleep and breathes music. He is the gift to watch. The music is just a bonus. God bless him

[@wandaadams1057Royalblue]

A wonderful and Bless'd Gift ,, just wonderful 🎶💞🎶💞🎶

[@Scaglietti_Yello]

Bro has definitely played for his church and many others ❤️. When ya know, ya know 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@reneeware8964]

He definitely made the piano sing and his stage performance was unique

[@Ali1Group]

Just WOW! That touched me. The audience missed it. I DID NOT!! WOW!

[@cyyrious]

That’s blended Apollo crowd I have ever seen and he was BOMB

[@vaughncunningham8767]

That Brother played the hell out of that piano and speaking of the crowd Harlem has been officially Gentefied!!!

[@sayhi2kojo1]

We lost a great musician in Ghana called KofiB and here there is another Talent ..

[@reframingcommunication4550]

:) :( yes :)

[@samuelking7807]

Bro killed it!!!!!!! Major skills love his confidence in what he does he zeal and excitement!!

[@francesfranklin1057]

Oh. My. God! What did my eyes and ears just witness! Pure Genesis!

[@jdouglas2334]

I like how he directed the drummer to go stronger on the drum cymbals. Nice!

[@liz8crtravis670]

I am speechless! He is the master of the keyboard.

[@patbennett3348]

You were way too good for this audience sir....that was a gift you blessed them with!

[@lesliemartin1772]

Aman, that was awesome and amazing kings,

[@feliciagittens6911]

Amen to that.

[@apostleharrietlocklear8138]

This Gentlemen Mr. Kofi is Phonemenal pianist He made that piano 🎹 sing . My mother bought a piano for our home for my brother to play. We grew up with Singing and I think this is what missing with a lot of children being musically involved. We will always Shan in church I’ll see all the time.

[@mrbigg151]

That wasn't just music, but an experience! All I could do was enjoy the show. I hope to hear more from him. 🎹🔥

[@KCTODAY23]

🗣WAIT! WHAT JUST HAPPENED? MASTERPIECE ‼️

[@lashondasigee3370]

He felt every bit of that !! It was resonating all through him !!! You could see it 🎹 🎶🎵

[@wandaadams1057Royalblue]

And so did I , That young man deserves a wonderful and prosperous journey , Outstanding performance 🥰💞🥰💞

[@JayeBoogie1017]

That brother is extremely talented

[@DanielBrown-rd3il]

Sometimes people are just in awe!!! Most talented arrangement! 🙏

[@callmemrgg4028]

God showed up

[@barbaramiller6451]

Pure gifted ness, him and piano, became ☝️ 👍 entertainer.

[@staceyeberhart1458]

That's what happens when passion meets talent!!!! Not only was he very talented but his passion for his craft exuded and produced great showmanship!!

[@amilalunsford5682]

Amazing beyond talented if floetry was singing while he was playing they would stop and listen they would probably say "is that our song!" Beautiful.

[@gertrudebuck366]

He truly does get into his music with his whole emotions!

[@KeenasKorner]

That movie intro! He bodied this! 🙌🏾🔥

[@marcosmusalanu]

The confidence is everything

[@jamesmapson1582]

Somebody call Floetry and let them know it would benefit them to get this dude onstage and give him a piano solo while they're singing this. Pure magic!!!!

[@uryic000]

There ain't (not isn't) but ONE Thing you can say about that performance. And that is. He played da Hell outta that song.

[@nukeman444]

He killed it.

[@MarkAlexJoy]

He’s absolutely fantastic! 🙌🏽 yasssssss

[@dr.michaelj.winfieldsr.9214]

Awesome performance, worth the price of admission. It would be cool to see him in concert and afterwards go for dinner. Great evening out!

[@MrGeorgelaw777]

Gifted and blessed brother 🙏🏾

[@sherritilford324]

His talent is amazing! I could listen all day. I'm hoping his musical ability brought him many opportunities.

[@MrWonkawonka]

He know he nailed it!

[@jadewest1270]

Yes!!! Why am I screaming in my kitchen??? That performance was beyond amazing. Thank you 4sharing your gift with us. Bravo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rochellewarren6219]

The piano 🎹 was still playing when he walked away! WoW

[@fearfears570]

It’s a lot of talent in Akron Ohio!✊🏾

[@ag4yt367]

Hands Down! My man killed it

[@shuglicious1derful1der99]

This DEFINITELY should be recorded. Love the song and the flava you put on it.

[@skqq3250]

I love love love this song too. Always divine!!

[@celinequeen1073]

You gave me chills frl even made me form tears I wish you could play and I sing I would be beyond astounded

[@unathimichaelmxaku8105]

This is to damn good and unexpected 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@MrRayDupree]

He straight KILLED IT!!!!!!!!!

[@saias.3130]

He did not miss one Note, True & Real Talent,...Stay Blessed my brother 👍

[@SeanSwann1]

1:11 missed that note 😂

[@TheRoom2Breathe]

Shyd, yessir! I could listen to this ALL day! Do it King!!

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

Loved his style, showmanship and selection. Confidence was on point! Yes!

[@angelesmith6624]

This brother slammed it....now that's talent..

[@Zaafirah013]

All I could say is, "Amazing talent." When you feel the music in your soul, it's a whole different High. I felt this to the core. Beautiful!

[@realtalk9169]

His brother brought tears to my eyes.

[@MegaBruce247]

What I loved was the way the rhythm was all in his body from head to toe as he played. Spectacular.

[@marilynharper7424]

That was First Class A++++++++++... performance!

[@MrNathan791]

Incredible pianist he is. Now this young man has the energy. 🎼🎼🎼🎼☝️

[@byrondaman2001]

My brother UNDERSTOOD!!!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gavinpowell8671]

Wow, this was a masterpiece!!!

[@trouse001]

God bless him it was beautiful

[@trilfiger448]

This gives me chills every time I watch it

[@venidasmith6606]

Yes yes yes Look at his passion!!! Go Koffi I'm from cleveland!!!

[@leelewis5544]

That was awesome! The audience was lame. He deserved a much better applause for that performance.

[@leonawilliams614]

ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR ❤️!!!

[@sarahaustin5931]

Can't put the feeling in words. OUTSTANDING

[@ShombayChase]

I couldn't take my eyes away from the screen! A masterful performance!

[@AZIZ18691]

It's always wonderful to see a real artist that is so into the instrument they have mastered. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@misterpalmer]

Aww man! His energy!!! This brotha got it!

[@eileenjohnson3021]

Kofi can really play that piano very talented I love the song all you gotta do is say yes.

[@lindawilkins9034]

Love

[@constant4534]

Making LOVE to that piano! I'm up in here fanning myself and holding my breath! Whew!

[@Twonne1]

He KILLED IT !!! So talented !!!!!

[@cindybeck2441]

Awesome definitely gifted he held back a shout 😊🔥🔥🔥

[@jaymesjohnson]

I remember when Stephen Colbert Announce this brother on his show I watched him every night couldn't figure out his direction. You are extraordinary piano performer. Brilliant is the word. God-bless you brother on your grammys. And may you win many more.

[@mimih23]

Um this is not that guy though….two completely different artists.

[@cherryfaucette5687]

Oh my God just beautiful ❤

[@christelleking4295]

He played that from deep with his soul. That was Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@craigjohnson1157]

It’s nice to have a young new fresh favorite black jazz musician back on the scene.

[@trenapringle6459]

Damn! That was straight up powerful! Made me get out of bed. This is a imma start my day out in positivity song.

[@TeddyT6]

Man he made that piano sang!!! Great job!!

[@jeweell]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 standing ovation out here in south shore Chicago!!!!❤️

[@karencompton4539]

🤜🏾🤛🏾👏🏽🤗

[@zakiahart3919]

Sharing the gift that keeps on giving.

[@RaymondHHugh]

Hes amazing 👏!!!! Stage presence is unbelievable

[@tiffanyadams5515]

Soo crisp...soo flawlessss...sooo clear. A talented guiness at his finest. OMG He's a bad motor scooter all I can say hands down! Play dat thang mane.......

[@josieb9402]

This is my jam! And frfr the drummer needs to audition next 😂. He starts warming around 2:17 and he's on fire by 2:30 🙌🏽💯.

[@jakimathews4115]

Awesome. Love this tune.