Kelela - Waitin - Radio 1's Piano Sessions

Kelela performs a stripped-back, piano version of 'Waitin' for Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1.

[@infamousNfamous]

where is her tiny desk or kexp perfomance. i NEED to hear more of this album stripped down!

[@rodriogq]

shitttttt her on tiny desk would be so dope! where can we petition that

[@Sunfl0w33r]

THE TIME HAS COME 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@IsisChristopher]

Wow they did thaaaat

[@soupafleye]

probably my favorite so from kelela

[@Skullpainting]

She's realy good. that's very difficult to do.

[@DarienBoodan]

did someone get a text at the end or was that the piano lol

[@davidwave4]

DAMN SHE SOUNDS BETTER THAN ON THE STUDIO VERSION! HOW?! She is so immensely talented.

[@serchramos3584]

i'd say that here you focus more in the voice than in the album version.

[@pedrohbahia]

Janet and Aaliyah vibes. She also mentioned Sade and Bjork as inspirations as well. She's the future of music. Black excellence ✨

[@leondavis3150]

Man the very first time I heard her I said the exact same thing ! Aaliyah and Janet all day.... She’s one of the best I’ve ever heard.

[@infamousNfamous]

Pedro Bahia it's cool that Bjork is one of her influences cuz apparently Bjork listens to her too lol she did a dj set with a kelela song in it

[@onamvalenzo5097]

Yes! That kind of vibe, fresh and very honest way to express the lyric. I like her a lot.

[@hugodelor1941]

Also love the fact that she cited Amel Larrieux as an inspiration. Such a great, underestimated vocalist and musician !

[@louisesinacola157]

Spot on, Janet Jackson's futuristic whimsical flavours, wholesome mellifluous Sade, with runs very akin to Aaliyah. I saw Kelela live about 7 years ago - she was mesmerising

[@Niabiafoefia]

This what I️ needed

[@kelelafucksmysoul4340]

Same. I hate people lesser

[@rae4828]

Ethiopian goddess

[@crimewaveddd3206]

invented pianos

[@reaganspinelli5899]

going thru a breakup as this album dropped.... forever grateful to you kelela

[@moonshapedscar]

I feel blessed to exist on the same dimension as this wondrous being. Hope I can see her in Portugal soon.

[@Mariaz215]

Espero que ela venha a Portugal um dia destes!!!

[@moonshapedscar]

Mariaz215 eu já só quero também, de preferência sem ser em festival pra ser mesmo aquele sonho 😍

[@Mariaz215]

Luisa Cativo nem mais😍😍

[@rogerchocodiles]

pode ser que o Mexefest seja amigo!

[@ohdangmybad]

the fuckin bankhead sample 😩

[@majira-dy5im]

wdym by that?

[@ohdangmybad]

Some Bitch 1:31 it's all i dreamed of... it can't get started 〰

[@majira-dy5im]

funkboat omg yes thank you

[@Vertiz131]

I love that part too. When I first heard the song I was singing along with that part cuz I was too turnt by how nicely she blended that in with the rest of the song. btw They call that an interpolation, since sampling is when it's used in the beat.

[@glennsilvaable]

Where is her Grammy?

[@giovanni7054]

I can’t not shake my ass to this every time it comes on.

[@terrencejohnson5496]

Janet + Aaliyah + Bjork = Kelela .... So good

[@RFlex-vw9fc]

Great use of dynamics to make the structure of the song POP

[@daniellescruggs8881]

You can really hear her jazz influences in this stripped down version. So lovely.

[@kkingdomm]

“its all i dreamed of... it cant get started...” 😌 if u know u know the ref

[@heymaria123]

" it's all i dreamed of " !!! YESSSS

[@malachiwatsby9633]

heymaria123 when she hyped Bankhead in this song I went nuts too

[@marcdupond5510]

my dramatic ass cried while watching this

[@utadaaah8350]

With every live that passes she's getting stronger and stronger ! This was so beautifully translated on to piano.

[@oliviaaus1086]

What a smooth and clear voice

[@jeffreyfree2294]

One of my favorite tracks from the new album

[@RubenHernandez-dk4ow]

YES COME THROUGH QUEEN WITH THESE VOCALS

[@t1r3s]

All the songs from take me apart are soooo intense and real

[@wretchro1]

I get Janet vibes from her 👌🏾🙌🏾

[@Bonitaymorena]

The Velvet Rope (1997) album teas!!! Kelela even said she didn't release how much of an impact Janet had on her until she finished Take Me Apart and people kept mentioning the Janet vibes!! I love Kelela's voice and this song is so beautiful... feels like floating on a cloud of love!!

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

Janet opened doors for all black female singers out there right now. Kelela, Twigs, Dawn Richard...

[@charissetiti]

That's it!

[@hannahalexandra1419]

Koya Adebanjo - I was just thinking that!!!

what a voice!

[@xrenx_7160]

Her voice is so beautiful

[@MsBlack]

i am SOOOO ready to see her live!!!!!

[@samuelbarron825]

I'm literally crying right now

[@megbewa264]

Samuel Barron exactly what I was about to say

[@Kyoko_]

Me too!

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

It's so good. She sung this so perfectly and the piano too. They played off one another so beautifully.

[@Bonitaymorena]

This is one of my favorite songs off the album yeeaaas KELELA Come thru sis

[@sheebaby]

The pianist has lovely hands. I remember I went on a date, and my date said "You have beautiful hands. Do you play the piano?" He was right! I'm taking lessons now lol. And ppl like my hands, who would've thoughtt?

[@pontiacgrandcam]

she ate the cd wow

[@Clockworkcityofpain]

I love her voice! I'm definitely gonna follow her everywhere from now on

[@bravoman0015]

LEGENEDS ONLY

[@Bonitaymorena]

Janet X Kelela = legends only The Velvet Rope 1997 x 2017 Take Me Apart :D

[@shebrr]

Really feeling this

[@terranceayers2329]

Wow what did I just watch! I never thought I would get this type of artistry in this new(wack) wave of music! This is pure genius, talent, excellence and many more things I wanna say! I'm fanning out yo and I just discovered her!

[@meleseini3232]

Janet, Aaliyah, Tamia, Sade...she has that same pure, clean, smooth, yet powerful tone,♥️ I love her & her style feels authentic, unlike some of these wannabe R&b artists coming up with all the same rehashed garbage. I mean I appreciate their attempts...

[@meleseini3232]

Lookin at you Kehlani...

[@microplanetdotus]

full body chills

[@taosalyte]

2:38

[@solargeknowles4354]

Her best vocal performance so far.

[@saintlilith1200]

love the acoustic version !!

[@asiaa.latrice]

One of my favorite singers right now! 😊🙌🏽

[@gershonnundkumar6444]

This song hit #1 on the GnShow Smack Top 40 in South Africa for the week 19 November. We are so excited!

[@keLskanator]

FUCKING CRYING MY EYES OUT RIGHT NOW

[@sharonharvey6338]

Her voice is beautiful

[@aprilthompson6438]

I'm mad this doesn't have more views! SHE IS LIFE!!! ❤❤❤💯💪🙌

[@sporadischful]

Everyone who disliked this is bitter, jealous because she is so pure and talented

[@juniorferreira9645]

Shes more than amazing, so refreshing

[@oumarsall9784]

OMGGGGGGG this voice thank you KELELA🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aperson37]

Getting some Craig David "Fill Me In" teas from this!

[@Playgrl966]

omggg i think thats why i like this song so much!

[@Ashjak87]

I love that song

[@Bonitaymorena]

A Person she said craig david encouraged her to become interested in performing her pwn songs as if they are each a remix. His songs that he released when he was dj before he sang professionally. The song "something something" specifically. And it got her into UK sounds ala house and garage music. And she started to notice how in the UK they love blacm women who can sing and they mix the rnb vocals with the electronic garage music sound. So thats how she started making music with UK producers first.

[@moremi5192]

Despite what you took I miss what you gave🤧🤧

[@jarvishughes]

she stole my fuckin heart

[@Tory-nz8bl]

Still 💘 her beauty and voice 😍 2020

[@greasome]

What are these chords the piano playing is so beautiful

[@Zoerapss]

Damn she and her voice are beautiful

[@lieinmygrave]

HOLY FUCK THAT WAS GREAT

[@nineteenct]

Blessed voice

[@tynicole88]

Ethereal gorgeous beautiful

[@serchramos3584]

I got chicken skin... she's so passionate, beautiful voice and most of all... unique...

[@444thelifestyle]

2:39 >>>> CHILLS

[@Playgrl966]

i love kelela! can't wait to see her on tour

[@aurasol74]

this is what got me into her in 2017,,,,i still come back to this her vocals are ethereal

[@meganh7065]

This song puts me in such a better mood

[@AstandsforAlex]

invented vocals

[@startswithyouuuu]

she is so beautiful 🥺

[@MixFiend362]

That grand piano with her voice is straight silk

[@charissetiti]

Ethereal

[@deadlynightshade1409]

beautiful blue shade on her beautiful skin

[@nemifjord7119]

I miss her

[@funkyrodent66]

repping Ethiopia to the fullest

[@angelwhomst]

Falling into the sky Falling into each other Falling into the sky Falling into each other Saw you then, it fucked me up But I'm working out it's just my luck Shoulda said can we go to bed (now you go) Now we're back to where we started from And I wait, oh wait And I wait for you to turn around But I know you're right We're never coming down And I know you've thought about it Though we've been miles away If you ask me, I'll tell you it's happening Damn, did we have a good time Spinning around, we couldn't get up around Damn, if we put up a fight I'm trying to push it, don't lemme lose it now Been waiting for today But I don't know what to say And you don't know you done it But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on Stop Let me catch my breath Realizing you ain't seen me yet (It's not the same) It's all I dreamed of (as before) It came, it started Just a little bit late It's early morning now Then we talk it out It's hard to figure out We're getting looks but they can say what they wanna say If they ask me, I'll tell them either way Despite what you took, I miss what you gave Will you stay now? (was spinning around then you turned it around) 'Cause winter's always warmer when you're round Been waiting for today But I don't know what to say And you don't know you done it But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on Been waiting for today But I don't know what to say And you don't know you done it but I'm in my head Even later on Been waiting for today But I don't know what to say And you don't know you done it But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on Falling into the sky Falling into each other Falling into the sky Falling into each other

[@darion496]

I'm so obsessed with her music....

[@kaelynnwilliams1163]

Love her so much been listening to her religiously ever since my sister introduced me to her music

[@Zoerapss]

perfect

[@spi3588]

Where is her appearance on big show? Why is she still hiding? I received an impact as powerful as that from billie

[@TSAMJBTP]

she got her jimmy fallon moment now :)

[@vegahimsa]

2:40 Kelela somehow melts you and freezes you at the same time

[@boybumba4836]

É TALENTO QUE CHAMA!

[@emedepaula]

Heavenly

[@ncallaway9731]

still upset we didnt get an official video for this song

[@mshill2406]

The echo-ie part!

[@tanitol]

love this omg. Kelela is otherworldly

[@walrusmartuns1555]

PLEASE COME BACK TO US

[@Jxstvib1ng]

We getting fed bestie. Go look! 😊

[@danieljoemagallanes8558]

So mesmerizing.

[@Robstu17]

That belt near the end is soooo good

[@tsjoey25]

HOLY SH*T SHE’S AMAZING LIVE! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Helaynaxo]

Heaven. She's an absolute goddess.

[@hugohdezgmz8221]

I love the ritmo

[@MrJazzaficionado]

Great Rendition. Thank you so much

[@KatieRitts]

Amazing voice 🫶💕

[@Mcdelicious36]

Beautiful voice and song 💗👍

[@Mercmerczenon]

😫😫😫👏👏👏👏👏

[@estherraymond8495]

Soooo gooood😭🤍

[@PINKGABSS]

Cant wait to see her on Nov 21! 🙌💜 QUEEN

[@thhun281]

Gabby Rodriguez same girl!! 💖👑

[@Julia-nx2mj]

Does someone know the chords?

[@marysho_]

She’s so enchanting, my queen ✨

[@Zoerapss]

Such a beautiful talent

[@zenaidarodriguez11]

Beautiful voice thank you