Jazmine Sullivan: NPR Music Field Recordings

A few blocks from New Orleans' Superdome, just off Canal Street, there's a barber shop called Clear-Vue, which has been in business since 1948. While we were in the city for the Essence Music Festival, we asked Jazmine Sullivan to meet us there.When she walked in, patrons and barbers alike were wary. But they knew who she was, from hit songs like "Bust Your Windows" and "Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles)." And when she began to sing, wearing her powerhouse instrument lightly, everyone ceded her a floor that had been previously occupied by a heated debate about college football. To a roomful of captivated men, she sang a brand new song, "Stupid Girls," that warns women to be careful with their hearts. --FRANNIE KELLEY
SET LIST
"Stupid Girls"
CREDITS
Producers: Mito Habe-Evans, Frannie Kelley; Event Manager: Saidah Blount; Videographers: Mito Habe-Evans, Olivia Merrion, Colin Marshall; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Editor: Colin Marshall; Special Thanks: Clear-Vue Barber Shop, Reginald Red, Derrick Walker AKA Charlie Brown, Darrell Hollins, Jeremie Damond Myers, Kenneth Lawrence Scott, Kenneth Turner, Ronald Cotton, Valiant Cuiellette, Mark and Rachel Dibner of the Argus Fund; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann.

[@BrittBritt010]

She’s owed another Tiny Desk experience if you ask me

[@kimorahlondon7070]

Facts...do you Gregory Porter?

[@JustusJermaine]

Brittany King I agree

[@veliciawilliams1081]

Brittany King Yes, Jasmine really did.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@msoddballz5763]

Agreed.

[@josephinebarrick5430]

She deserves a whole set

[@MissBonoloOabile]

She is one of the artists so painfully underrated. Shem

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

I LOVE the paradox of her singing these lyrics in a barber shop full of men.

[@MrUniq]

It should have been in a women's hair salon but I guess it was the quickest African American business they could find.

[@MaryJane-wp8ru]

MrUniq I disagree, it's perfect that it's a barber shop. I loved that some of the guys' facial expression looked so moved. The fact that she sang this in front of a bunch of men makes it so good I think, besides her flawless singing of course lol. She is something else for real!

[@syckindahead]

ArbitraryLifestyle ikr

[@jarrelldebose1693]

Totally Agree in addition to her immense talent 😁

[@phamalaecummings9463]

I think the reluctance to clap shows reflecting minds lol

[@DarrylCUR]

Her tone. The depth of her voice. That texture. The pacing of her words. The lyrical content. Yes!

[@abibo101]

Couldn't agree more. She's massively talented.

[@AriWonder]

and so underrated on EVERY LEVEL!!!!!

[@TheKaiLaShow]

Right 😍

[@kennethlgabriel]

idontcarrotall Always have been here for her. Sis doesn't sing, she vibrates. I loved every moment. 💜🎶

[@tiamcd4666]

idontcarrotall so its safe to say everything is a YES!!!!

[@jbells16]

Jazmine is an untold story. One day she'll get the stage she deserves. Her voice is full of soul and passion not too many artist these days understand.

[@destiny9734]

You said what i was thinking x

[@Keke-dg6qk]

they wanna white wash soul music

[@losolee9944]

Facto!!

[@veliciawilliams1081]

jbells16 Say it .👏🏼👏🏼

[@nofalsetto5834]

Might happen soon.

[@malikah95]

homeboy in the back was feeling it

[@licorice71]

Lol

[@thetwentyfifthyear7547]

lol wasn't he tho?

[@kingsaco]

Yeah, he had to unfasten his shirt to the third button. He was in a zone. Lol

[@DUB_87]

@@kingsaco-But peep the dude next to Jazmine staring at her behind the whole time.

[@LovelyBri]

Lol

[@qaddams]

her voice reminds me of the texture of velvet.

[@amilliawilliams1332]

Yes Jasmine is totally underrated, but check out Kim cruise.. now here voice is like melted cocoa butter lol

[@tallwonder]

Jesus, what a voice . Those low notes are impeccable

[@slater1ist]

She can sing with a band she can sing with finger snaps. SHE CAN SING.

[@jbill7808]

Hell yeah he feeling it lol.

[@paulholloway2175]

Not sing SANGGGGGG!!!!

[@meonly6471]

And sing live acapella ❤❤

[@sarahcleary7414]

Who’s here after watching her latest tiny desk ??

[@new_agenda]

She easily has one of the best voices in R&B right now. I'd love to see back for a Tiny Room Concert.

[@ractacsquad]

The guy in grey, he is in the spirit realm; can't blame him tho

[@tyyahnna9884]

Ama Jang right lol

[@2UMSRN]

🤣👏🏽🤣👏🏽🤣👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽YESSSSSS

[@Nova-up6zo]

Ahahaha😂😂😂😂 thank you for noticing this, I didn't catch it !

[@hermosaflor10]

😂😂😂

[@kirkpeebles116]

He has a seat I'm envious of every time I watch this video.

[@ellenjuju824]

that voice. those runs. ahhh. and i love her eye makeup.

[@rampzie]

imagine getting a shape up and experiencing this tho. that would be so live. that guy in the back in the grey shirt was zoning lol.

[@Mikepepp2]

Should be as big as or a bigger star than Adele she's beautiful the voice would make you work 3 jobs to take care of her.

[@mswkmw4683]

+Mikepepp2 only 3...... LOL! I love it!

[@marywilson8403]

msw kmw that cool I wish I had her voice I sing too but not like her I love her voice and Brandy too those low voices do something to me mine is higher I'm. A soprano singer .

[@KingJames-qe4lv]

Mikepepp2 If she was white she would be. SMDH

[@shawngreen3200]

King James III thats so not true she this girl is in control of her own stardom and she doesn't want to be like Adele or as famous as her she is a humble person amd strays from tours and promotions etc race is not always a supportive factor in the game

[@amabelasemota]

@Estiifan Ahmup it's sad tho because she deserve to be recompensed well she is so good not only vocally but she touches your heart.

[@jamoky]

GOD truly laid his hands on her throat! She is wondrous!

[@jerrybee566]

Rare talent!! Painfully underrated!!! I'm having goose bumps all over

[@sensiblerebel5306]

"Painfully Underrated" I agree whole broken heartily

[@dacianey3]

her smile is one of the most beautifulest in the world...happy!

[@saiphet8209]

She doesn't get enough coverage as she deserve. Everything about her voice makes you feel the music

[@LadyCharity]

This beauty is a vocal BEAST!! Wow amazed😁...loving the guitarist too😄

[@katherine415]

She's amazing ...they are so lucky. I saw her in concert for my birthday, front row... flawless.

[@AliyaYasharahla]

katherine415 yep

[@cre8tinme]

This is dopE!! To sit in a barbershop of all places and still KILL it, just shows that Jazmine is a beast! Vocal Skillz, BEAUTY and deep lyrics....#onecoolchic

[@LeticiaRenee81]

I love every song she sings!!! My favorite is Lions, Tigers, and Bears. She is truly talented and beautiful. #gorgeoushair

[@AdrianaNikole]

I've always loved her, can't wait to hear more from her.

[@jerrybee566]

Its so sad she doesnt get the attention she deserves

[@IBODEGAI]

I have to say with all of my being I truly believe she’s the greatest voice of our lifetime. That run up through 3:26 one of the most amazing things ever recorded. If God has a voice she sounds like Jazmin Sullivan.

[@missyounge]

Sam Well Yessss the divine feminine. You get it, thank you 😌

[@RoyMane]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@chrisxtillmandesignstudio9445]

Her vocals are soothing

[@AF-xg1hp]

God blessed her with a wonderful talent...her voice is amazing. I love NPR concerts

[@d.jenkins3891]

Man... I remember her playing the Five Spot in Philly when she was like 14-15 years old. I was like who is this little girl in overalls with this voice! Crazy! Still a vocal beast!

[@danishar795]

She gives me chills. PHILLY STAND UP!

[@iveywebb]

💯

[@simeonismyname2982]

Couple guilty consciences in the barber shop, lol, that clap was so awkward

[@ladygemini1977]

Interesting, because near the end, the guy standing in the back almost looked like he jokingly gestured for her to leave in an, “Alright, you can get on up outta here now”, manner.

[@wyshondadavis702]

Genuine emotion. The guy in the chair was really feeling it. The gentleman behind her was intrigued by her voice. Wish she would have done Forever Doesn't Last Always

[@TheMirandaDavis]

This is one of my favorite female artist. I enjoy listening to that voice. Loved this song.

[@dtrina96]

Her voice gives me life, why in the world is she not played more often?!

[@tajang839]

She's So Beautiful😍🙌

[@MsShawneePoo]

I like this version better than the one on the album

[@hannahalbracht1458]

Yes, this version is SO good!

[@deeknits]

Her live performances are always better. She never sings anything the same way twice.

[@christinaday6857]

Dec 25 2019 ❤

[@MrCandry]

That smile and that voice... Got damn i'm in love with this girl!

[@israeliana]

Whose here in 2021? She has grown so much but still bomb. Show Jasmine's Tiny Desk Home Edition more love 💃🏾

[@brittany.6285]

Who's still watching in 2020? ❤😭😭😭😭

[@taaheastalexander5817]

I love Jasmine Sullivan 💓 Can't wait to hear more music from her and a full Tiny Desk!! PLEASE 😊

[@victoriamiller7738]

Jazmine Sullivan has been amazing for yearssss. Hopefully we’ll start getting more than album once every 5 years. 😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ashleighche]

But it's the time that perfects and refines

[@jennyway6433]

When you can really sing,it can be about anything. Here Jazmine sings about being a fool for a man an it would make most people mad but its truth an everybody has played a fool if not keep living you will. she sounds wonderful!

[@monicajohnson1398]

Still listening to this, love her voice

[@lelann5]

I mean, flawless!! Her voice is beautiful! I would have loved if there had been some commentary from the men in the shop regarding the lyrics and what they thought about the song.

[@draydray6616]

More please! More more more!

[@rlee9624]

Always come back to this 🙌🏽

[@shareecesmith3018]

This woman has inspired me to play the bass guitar... In New York City in 2017 I took the train stations playing this song to bring awareness to Domestic Violence. This was the only time I could sing and play anything!!! The first time I actually played the bass it was because She released a song called “Call me guilty” that catapulted my fingers into rehearsal mode like I knew what I was doing! I just know the Holy Spirit’s anointing lives on her. Ms.Jazzy, if you ever read these posts I want you to know that reached me on a level that will help change the world because you talk about things that others are afraid to even mention in conversation. Thank you so much!!!!! May God continue to bless and keep you.

[@iamkama7929]

Powerful performance. What a voice!

[@rashonnahall3854]

Wow!Her voice is beyond beautiful.I love this song.💟

[@thoughtdujour]

Gorgeous piece sung so well

[@laneyfinister6848]

Jazmine Sullivan... Is Tha TRUTH! #ENDofstory

[@mlbrewington4085]

Amazing. Loved all of it down to the location.

[@yahchilyah]

This is sooo COOOOOOL!

[@latesshaarnold1209]

She....is....PERFECT!!!! #WCW I've been in love with that voice since I heard the "Round Midnight" cover.

[@deborahthemisses]

Yeeeeeeeessssssss we can all learn from one another... Beautiful powerful...love u Jazz

[@BigSamSnaps]

Yes. Beautiful rich voice. What a beauty in every way!

[@delilabei970]

The guy in grey was feeling it! Hahahaha :)

[@mrdwoo9736]

Whose bumping this forever but definitely in 2021 ! @jazminesullivan fan to the fullest. Now listen to this and “girls like me “ acoustic.

[@MsMimiParker]

Wow. I’m speechless. ❣️

[@shansoneauxorleansbaptiste504]

This is my city and my part of the New Orleans, 9th ward! But OMG, where the heck was I?!!!! I saw her at Essence that year I think. I am so in love with this woman, Jazmine: The raw and uncut talent. The gift to my generation's musical geniusness.

[@nurse7love21]

Why does she have the least views out of all the other NPR performances????? 🤦🏾‍♀️ kills me because she is a vocal master with such a beautiful spirit inside and out

[@ninae.lavelanet-lewnau143]

Loved this!!

[@keekeecomrie9292]

Born to sing , special voice Pure magic.

[@indigo_luna750]

Wow her voice 🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

[@CBrown86]

Love you Jasmine. I listen to this 10 years later. Timeless

[@gloverboy85]

I just love me some her😍🥰

[@MsBdotSmoove]

perfect song for a room full of men!! 😄

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

Imagine if she would've did Bust Your Windows

[@DayITL]

Her voice is absolutely stunning!

[@lu8201]

Her voice is powerful & angelic xo

[@misssodivinelybeautiful1488]

Why are we sleeping on her!!!???? She is ultra talented and gifted!

[@catteadams]

WOW. Sangin heifer right here! What a great voice and great voice and song.

[@KarisLovechild]

Jazmine you are beautiful inside and out. and your voice is heaven , truly.

[@raleighmorrisville4011]

Dope, as always, Jasmine always delivery's

[@Reignsupreme76]

Beautiful sister with an awesome voice! So underrated!

[@LGnLA]

She is AMAZING!!!!! ❤

[@santonianone1]

Oh I love this!

[@ClaireAndTheRandomn]

gave me goosebumps!

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Wow! That's what's up. What a beautiful voice & a beautiful day to be at that barber shop. Way to reach out Jazmine!

[@birdhead73]

I love this song. Of course when I sing it in my car it's completely unrecognizable. 😉

[@navynick7307]

She is so amazing; this album deserved every Grammy‼️‼️

[@jazzbaker5806]

Amazzzzzzing ❤️

[@ramonalisa4187]

I knew this video was going to give me chills before it even started lol. She has SUCH a beautiful and captivating voice. Whew chile

[@briana14333]

beautiful lady. beautiful voice.

[@1N3SOUL]

😍😍😍😍😍 She gotta do a updated NPR

[@DaFaBBMiSs3s]

We need a up to date one asap!!! Jasmine has so many good songs!!

[@wilky7920]

Years later and I’m still replaying this award winning masterpiece 🎶🎶🎶💽🏆🏆🏆. I must say it’s a brave move in a barber shop with those lyrics. As we say in the Bahamas she was mashing some corn, from the looks of some of the guys faces they seemed pretty uncomfortable in a polite way. Kudos Jaz👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻for a beautiful song!

[@royaltruth7814]

The beginning was hilarious, those men look like they were violated...A woman in their getaway domain sanctuary lol, just like women feel about beauty salons and shops lol. Some look like they could not wait for her to finish...

[@KalamitySnow]

Lol I loved it.. some reactions were expected😂😂

[@shereallylovesjesus]

I hope this was not the case, but part of me believes they were upset because of her white guitar player. It might sound silly, but my fiance is white so I tend to make large groups of black men very upset.

[@deeknits]

@@KalamitySnow Guilty consciousness...

[@KalamitySnow]

@@deeknits exactly! Lol

[@traceyfletcher8249]

Wow, what a voice!

[@madiyahjames9233]

Still coming in 2018. Best singer of our generation

[@tearikia.t.tuaine5474]

Love this song love the vibe u cached such a powerful strong love it

[@jsmith652]

so smooth

[@MrsWitherspoon]

What a way to capture a room 🥰

[@Aizen-hc1oz]

Her unique raspy voice never gets old to me. I love her music and vocal forever.

[@sunshinecreole1319]

I can recall the first time I saw Jasmine performed was in 2009, at a club that I can't recall the name at Jacksonville, FL. She was brand new to the music industry and she sang beautifully.

[@tia346]

That was gorgeous. A friend of mine bought me the album and when I listened to it I really didn't like it and to him so. Some weeks later and I to go back and tell him that after taking his advice and putting it on random play, I not only like it I love it. Hearing this live is just beautiful 😍

[@QueenGleaux]

She will always be my favorite

[@LoveofChocolate18]

Those runs sound beautiful!

[@Musafeer360]

She blown me away! This voice! Never heard an acoustic like that. She have to think seriously to do a best of her music in acoustic. Nobody did before. But she can really hit the charts!

[@khansincera69]

Love Love Love and Love ❤🍀

[@cocodam1]

Most underrated 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍