Lizzo: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Lizzo play "Cuz I Love You", "Truth Hurts" and "Juice" at the Tiny Desk.
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July 29, 2019 | Stephen Thompson -- Lots of musicians cut corners during sound check. It's a time to make sure everyone's in tune and in balance, everyone's blocked properly for the cameras, and every piece of recording equipment is doing its job the way it's supposed to, but it's not as if anyone's rolling tape for posterity. Sometimes, Tiny Desk artists do their sound check in shabby street clothes before ducking into the green room to don their fancy performance wear. It's standard procedure, and no big deal at all.
But from the second Lizzo entered the room, fresh off a long interview with Fresh Air's Terry Gross, she was on: all charm, vibrant and gracious, dressed to the nines and ready to sing her face off. In rehearsal, Lizzo belted out "Cuz I Love You," the title track from her wonderful new album, with nothing off her fastball; if you were standing six feet away at the time, you'd swear the gale force of her voice was blowing your hair back. She was the star and the mayor rolled into one, at once ingratiating and commanding, as an audience of maybe 25 milled around and prepared to let in the crowd.
Once we opened the room, there were as many people as we've ever had at a Tiny Desk concert, hanging on Lizzo's every word as she held court and waited for the cameras to roll. She literally needed no introduction; one of us usually says a few words and gets the crowd to applaud for the start of the performance, but Lizzo was master of ceremonies from the second she walked in. Naturally, she needed all of two seconds to blow everyone's hair back once more.
Everything around the singer must have felt alien to her, starting with "this tiny-ass desk" and continuing through the crowd - perched mere feet away, with only a bit of office furniture and a few cameras as a barrier - and a backing band assembled, at Bob Boilen's request, just for the occasion. Lizzo usually performs with dancers and a backing track; the former, though much-missed here, stood in the crowd and bobbed along, while the latter got mothballed in favor of slyly funky arrangements. Together, Lizzo and that brand-new band preside over three songs from Cuz I Love You: the aforementioned title track, "Truth Hurts" (so winning, in spite of its repeated references to the Minnesota Vikings) and the literal and figurative show-stopper, "Juice," which gave her the opportunity to pick up the flute she'd been waiting the whole set to bust out.
SET LIST
"Cuz I Love You"
"Truth Hurts"
"Juice"
MUSICIANS
Lizzo: vocals, flute; Devin Johnson: keyboard; Dana Hawkins: drums; Vernon Prout: bass; Walter Williams: guitar
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Beck Harlan, Bronson Arcuri; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR

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[@jj9533]

Major vocals. Wow, she can sing,rap,play flute, twerk, is hilarious. Icon.

[@superduperjoi6800]

Lol

[@kaeli95music]

I so agree! can't get over her talent

[@mickjen]

Check this year's Coachella performance!

[@aj3k840]

Singing wise this was terrible lol. Barely hit any notes and was straining her voice throughout the whole thing, it hurts me from just listening.

[@user-oc7dd7oy5m]

Holy shit her energy is insane

[@BrotherMalMusic]

00 00 Watch her interviews, they're highly entertaining. I randomly found her by going through Apple Music's _Coming Soon_ playlist and seeing the cover for her _Cuz I Love You_ album. I looked her up just off of loving the cover art.

[@user-oc7dd7oy5m]

96NickBeats seriously tho! I only found out about her back in 2016, but I’m still continuously blown away by her constant energy and charisma- she’s a whole force 😭

[@threelettersonly6322]

Her songs in the radio don't do the justice of what she's capable of. I was not a fan, but now I can definitely say this is one of my most favourite NPR tiny desk concert ever!! it's so moving, touching, uplifting!

[@LeonNeuton]

FACTS!

[@GiulySanci]

same here❤️

[@synithiadevers4789]

No fr.. bc now I want to go look up all her music 🎶

[@Dparrey]

Shes definitely one of those artists that really shines with a live audience. The studio recordings seem a bit boring by comparison.

[@ninnananna7307]

True!

[@dominicanchu1ita]

Lizzo is so charismatic and charming how does anyone not fall in love with her?

[@Paulxl]

I love her personality. She is the warm and cozy kind of person.

[@cosmicphoto05]

And cry because of it. 😅❤

[@asamples333]

I was thinking the drummer was giving her a look lol. I probably would, too 😁

[@darinz7182]

Meh

[@1479Grofunk]

To.Ta.LLy agree with you !

[@amenssister]

She's a blues shouter! Way old skool.

[@j.riffney7939]

She's awful and I like her

[@LoneWolfSF22]

Dominica Mitchell damn yall really know your shit.

[@jamaicansistarobinson7587]

Reminds me of " Sunny Sings The Blues!"

[@evaneleven17]

You got that right!!

[@prettitalented]

Yesss she gave me all old school blues I felt that

[@andrewknight2649]

The amount of skill her band has to have to adapt to her singing and pauses is incredible. Props to them for extraordinary support.

[@cereyza]

this!!! the synergy they have is admirable

[@tianrui14]

Andrew Knight WORD

[@cathosings1310]

it's most likely all rehearsed / what they do on tour, but YES it is definitely amazing. I just wish they had the same energy that she has!

[@IndigoBassNotes]

She stands on the shoulders of Giantesses...er.. well so to speak.

[@rockkiall]

Agreed. Drummer looks like he is going to have a stroke.

[@seember5970]

the pianist and the drummer's communication in the background is so cute

[@kathleengrey5185]

I have a personal tradition of rewatching this once every few months. Never fails to hype me up

[@alea_9]

When I’m sad I Always put this video, gets me in the right vibe.

[@Jaffa1975]

Facts.. and Macklemore and … Mac Miller

[@janesindel9260]

Me too!

[@alexb4874]

Her concert on HBO MAX at the beginning of this year was life changing 🙌🏾 🎇❤

[@memelord_yabish7949]

She works the crowd so goddamn well Her talent is undeniably huge

[@nobodynowhere21]

She's got charisma for daaaaays

[@danielwmwolf]

Undinable huge, yes. Talent,not so much.

[@vg4life]

@@danielwmwolf fk you mean? The lady has a great range

[@SoulshineWavy]

@@danielwmwolf 😂😂😬😬😬😬

[@GackleBlax]

@@danielwmwolf Undeniably great trolling. I tip my hat to you, sir.

[@ovandonselaar]

RIP the Tiny Desk Concert. It can only be known forward as the Tiny Ass Desk Concert. What an icon!

[@alisharenee1556]

Yassss

[@samanthajeanmoore9120]

Cuz she kilt it dead. It's over.

[@jasminecarter9798]

Sis gave us sooooooo much life okay!!! Here for it

[@ozonepuffspoo2860]

@@jasminecarter9798 You mean she gave it sum "Juice".

[@kalos9155]

Exactly, her performance was so bad she literally ended the channels life

[@hamosally3860]

I’m a flutist with long nails, thank you lizzo for proving you can still play the flute in long nails!!!!!

[@MeganEmeeBurke]

That part at the end. Where she says, if you can love me then you can love yourself. Hit hard, because I had just sent this video to a friend saying this is why I love Lizzo. Now onto trying to love myself.

[@zevianandrews1950]

her lung capacity is something to be extremely jealous of. singing, belting, performing for that audience AND playing a flute (which you need an expansive lung capacity to play anyways). i can’t even walk up the steps and attempt to play the flute afterwards

[@jamirec7731]

Flute players unite Band Kids unite

[@peggie7126]

@@jamirec7731 Flute player and fellow "band geek" saying Right On!!!!

[@caitlynroesch5715]

@@jamirec7731 YES FLUTIES RISE UP

[@thebrokenatural2086]

Being a band geek has many perks

[@dmoskha]

You mean *something to be extremely proud of :) Raise each other up ladies, always!

[@theazizagoreshow1527]

Lizzo knew what she was doing with that orange cause GOODNESS 😍🤩

[@basielu]

LIKE OKAY SACRAL CHAKRA

[@RayatoTV]

Aziza Gore I was thinking the same thing! Gorgeous!

[@GeekyGirlsNightIn]

I want this dress so bad.

[@levoldunom]

Aziza Gore her costume people are really good

[@laurenlea2966]

She’s so pretty.

[@sagieatz433]

Lizzo has pipes! I only know 2 of her songs, but now I'm looking up everything. Some people shine more live, Lizzo is one of those people. I would love to see Lizzo in concert.

[@Lizawrites]

F that. I want a personal dance party with her. She’s too fabulous! I love her.

[@monster_madeline]

honestly, lizzo needs to be in a musical

[@Salt96Life]

If Lizzo ain’t one of the muses in a live action Hercules I want no parts in it

[@glitter.gollum6984]

I've never seen anyone more suited omg

[@aneetrafrance8339]

you’re so right omg

[@luvuchocolate]

We gotta all tweet to Disney

[@nadirimyers6643]

Salt96Life omg. Period

[@aminabeyer8974]

damn that was it tahnk uuuu

[@GigiMurakami]

Her breathing control is crazy! That flute work ain’t no joke lol

[@afz5355]

Agreed 100%

[@lucianahenriquesilvapaulin1063]

Not like Katy Perry! Hihihihihi

[@rachelr3484]

For real, she even speaks with it like an Opera singer

[@daphnesmith1812]

After playing flute for 40 plus years.. Lizzo I bow to you. Thanks for making me cool again...lol. Girl that vibrato and trilling... Go on Girl!

[@jennawilson1988]

For the first song yeah, she gassed after that 😂

[@jamesdixon2338]

We don't deserve Lizzo, but we got her! That's a reason to celebrate.

[@jazzkatt1919]

"You can love yourself." Lizzo is an angel.

[@misstaylors]

When she said “I don’t think you hear me mutha fucka” I felt that. I felt that hard.

[@jemma24]

Word.

[@babygirlam73]

same

[@brittianyhightower1696]

I swear Lizzo is the embodiment of that voice in my head.

[@Gothicsmile12]

"Me estas oyendo inutileee "

[@hollybryant928]

Lizzo is out here fighting depression, fuckboiism, and negativity one song at a time. We need you Lizzo and we're so glad you're here.

[@Frostgrl681]

Go head on girl and speak that truth.

[@carlosolita7898]

i just add fuckboiism on my vocabulary 😅😅😅

[@abib3822]

this comment was so wholesome!

[@jaeturner7255]

🙏🏾🙏🏾PREACH IT!!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@itscrisyo4439]

honestly tho.

[@briandonoghue1557]

Love her music and magnetic personality. Simply fantastic.

[@dhubu_dhubu]

this concert is still iconic for me, even the baby cries in tune

[@maria-rl2fu]

The only problem with this performance is that it was too short

[@lazyleopard666]

maria Truth.

[@_llwmya_]

Peach Roblox welp the truth hurts

[@lazyleopard666]

Mya Davis Eyyyyy

[@basvanderborg4524]

AMEN!

[@MrDarren690]

That's--that's the point. Everyone on the Tiny Desk gets the same slot of 3 songs, live, no more, no less. It generates equity between well-known and lesser-known artists by bringing everyone to the same place.

[@TheMoreTheMary_]

I get why Lizzo loves herself so much, bc girl me too... Two minutes in and i trust her with my life

[@skulliecverwey3735]

preach

[@cass8330]

I think she has a very healthy sense of confidence, it's not unreasonable at all.. it's not unbearable and she's not pretentious either and I love what she's about.

[@TheMoreTheMary_]

@@cass8330 oh yeah absolutely! Really something to strive for. ❤️

[@afz5355]

Omg same the way she made me fall in love with her in 12 minutes I swear this has never happened before

[@danielwmwolf]

You’ll get crushed. There is nothing she has to offer that could lead to this illusion. Can I get an amen is just the first hint she gives you.

[@sparillas]

wOw this woman is dynamite!! What kind of energy is that???? Many thanks you for making our days better NPR!!!!

[@republicnostalgia6363]

i love all of the women in the audience absolutely loving the performance

[@pvca]

I just thank God that such performance was recorded and shared. I love you Tiny ass Desk

[@shannonlezama6608]

Wheeeeeze

[@xxPantherBabe]

😂🤣🤣

[@giovannifernandez5747]

Amen!!!

[@christianjervis253]

Thank the tiny desk and lizzo. Don't thank made up things. That doesn't help anyone.

[@janeosun]

the amount of breath control to pull off THAT flute solo after singing for 14 minutes?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@mza2195]

Jane S. She’s amazing! Her flute has more fans on Instagram than she does! She laughs about it. Find videos of Lizzo and Harry Styles having fun together, it’s the most adorable friendship.

[@musavana]

And get back to singing right after like it was nothing too !!!

[@nternetrat]

RIGHT and to go right back into singing literally a breath after!!

[@TheTerrainWizard]

Amazing! I never knew the flute could be rocked out like that! And....after 14 minutes of singing!

[@khyrianstorms]

I don't play the flute but I FEEL this.

[@inolofatsenglekaba5026]

First time Lizzo listener, certified fan

[@courtcope1]

Who could dislike this? I just don't get it. It oozes love, positivity, happiness, talent, inclusivity. I could listen to this all day, everyday.

[@Lizawrites]

I do. She singly made me turn my life around. Really. The world is now my catwalk. I would love to hug her and thank her for making us shine. Some people are determined to be awesome and drag you with them. Thanks, Lizzo!

[@donnydonadio1185]

NPR Music is knocking this lineup out of the park.

[@grinchmuc]

Shame her mic cant really capture her voice. Either that or the engi had to EQ quite a bit due to interference or w/e.

[@zimzimzalabim]

@@grinchmuc well that's point of this whole set up, in case you didn't know. It is casual and organic, no expensive equipment required.

[@fedaykin422]

@@zimzimzalabim That one mic in the foreground is $1k lol

[@zimzimzalabim]

@@fedaykin422 the Senheiser mic goes for $1600.. they're not using a potato to record the sessions.

[@katiekawaii]

Nobody has ever commanded the Tiny Ass Desk like Lizzo just did. Masterclass!

[@Strawberry-zb9mz]

i recommend checking out tank and the banga's tiny desk corner

[@fvckinkys9439]

And tyler the creator was the bomb

[@internet287]

Ssingssing band!!

[@ebonibright]

@@Strawberry-zb9mz I was just about to say THAT!! I need them to collaborate.

[@rotienoxoxo]

Seriously!!! I've never heard the audience so engaged!! She had them hooked at 16 minutes!!!!

[@poppyblue1512]

OMFG I've never listened to Lizzo until now and I can't fuckng believe it. So talented, so charismatic and that voice!!! I'm speechless.

[@colinmacgregor8718]

I have watched countless tiny desk concerts.This was the best.

[@Lizawrites]

She wins. Runners-up: Macklemore and Mac Miller.

[@Away.Aweigh.A.Way.]

I feel like there was a missed opportunity here to name the video “Lizzo: Tiny Ass Desk Concert” For real, though y’all. This one was legit.

[@BenJohnson0531]

Have you seen Funny or Die’s Live form the Bathroom (or whatever it’s called)? It’s only a couple performances in, but their parody of this concept.

[@lolabush2201]

I concur

[@kaeli95music]

hahahaha yes!

[@luvwwe]

she commented that on twitter but i guess npr wanted the title to stay clean

[@lydiagrace178]

I JUST thought this 🤣

[@Decadentsounds]

Lizzo got the most lit audience I ever heard on tiny desk!!!💕

[@dpratt86ify]

To be honest this was the first time I even realized there was an audience.

[@UKLeonie]

Most of the time I forget its a place of work, until this instalment made it real clear.

[@ud5636]

Man they went off. They NEVER do that!! Until the end

[@zimzimzalabim]

sounds like a Jerry Springer audience.

[@ud5636]

@@zimzimzalabim 🤣🤣🤣

[@patriciagarcia3423]

She is the vivid example of what a good show is regardless of the place. What a great artist!

[@christinamartinez2853]

5 minutes in and I’m crying cause I love Lizzo. 😭♥️

[@AnnKEmery]

THAT STAGE PRESENCE. One in a million.

[@adamgillespie3393]

Where tf is the stage you are referring to

[@lockogu9842]

3l2ejbb5xEKCBD-ih.ycx

[@adamgillespie3393]

@jimmie jenkins that's a desk bro

[@cassandraoh1046]

Seriously though

[@UXtatic]

Telling a story like girls talking to each other. 😅

[@nataliemoreno9182]

If I’m being totally honest, i underestimated her singing. She has such a great control, and the first song has a feeling to it that I’m absolutely in love with

[@BriannaKin]

Natalie Moreno B

[@Ellie-sx2rh]

SAME!!! Ty for your post, i don't feel so alone! We know not to sleep on her now!! ! Much peace and love!

[@13origamichickens91]

Same! I thought she was so overrated at first till I listened to some of her songs and watched this video :3 My name's Natalie too

[@alienhivemind7121]

I walked into the room when somone was playing this . I just hurried and sat down.. I felt like I was late to class..

[@alienhivemind7121]

5:12 in a couple seconds after she says "thats part of it" somewhere Seth Rogan laughs

[@ginaparis1790]

Lizzo is talented, don't sleep on her real skills! She has an incredible voice with range and plays instruments. She's multidimentional. Go Lizzo!

[@yasminehmmm6020]

I’m thankful for Lizzo. I was in dark spot early COVID. Lots of her songs and inner reflections later she helped elevate me to a whole other level.

[@samanthainwood8488]

I love that during Truth Hurts she's singing it just like all of us are getting ready for the club/with our friends etc.

[@mione134]

Yuuuup!!

[@stephaniesmith5396]

How I sing it in my minivan on my way to the elementary school drop off line 😂😂😂

[@amyblaha8712]

Samantha Inwood wdym that we arent

[@TC-mp7vn]

Stephanie Tomlinson LOL me screaming this while dropping my nephew off at kindergarten

[@dlubio2113]

I was gonna comment this lol she sings it as loud as me and my friends do hahaha

[@yeleenasow7875]

shitt the flute part done clear my skin..

[@fu_raha]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 your comment!

[@LilieFu]

Holy shit. This comment.lol!

[@tschickel27]

Gave me the chilly willies

[@yeleenasow7875]

lordd i finally have an audience to laugh at my comic genius

[@kellyqpr5]

Here once again, for the 939503rd time, because this woman is a mf'ing don and a legend and a beautiful human.

[@LABrke]

Girl, same.

[@chunkygroove9038]

This was a brilliant performance by Lizzo. I love the NPR Tiny Desk concerts, but wish they would include more crowd shots (like this one). The fans dig these shows so much, it's great to see a shot or two of them getting into it.

[@EDDYSPADE]

A prime example that your time can come at any moment. Lizzo had been grinding for years. Suddenly out of the blue one of her songs turns into a hit and her life changes overnight. This for everyone out there chasing something. I see y'all.

[@efikeffect4454]

Thank you.

[@naturalTJ]

Thatguyeddy that was beautiful

[@_Ashley_O]

💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ashleighlynch7718]

Literally. I've always thought lizzo was magic, though. I first heard her on her collaboration with clean bandit she did years ago and she was so unique I looked her up and fell in love with her art! It was only a matter of time.

[@Fretlessness]

Thank you and also she's 31 and as some one who is also 31 I wanna indignantly point out neither of us are old

[@LaGuardiaCross]

The energy, the charisma, the talent, the passion, the connection to the audience...WHEW! This is incredible. HALLELUJAH!!!

[@jailaprimm1687]

Hey. When you releasing another video?

[@aeonjoey]

YESSSSSSSS so good!

[@elfermino22ko]

Yes

[@whitfieldtim]

HALLELUJAH!!!

[@twebster179]

@La Guardia Cross: Lizzo's music is the background music, and the balm to all the sadness and negative messages out there. Do you listen to any of her old stuff? Also, I thought I was on NFC for a minute because I watch your videos with Amalah and Nayely over, and over, and OVER..I also have been subscribing since the first year.

[@vrbixby]

Unbelievably smart, witty, and charming. A true talent! Her juice is something else. What a great and relevant performer.

[@doobiescoobie]

Lizzo needs more soul/funk songs to her name.

[@alphadawgxx]

She really played flute with those nails a GODDESS honestly Lizzie is proof that god is here and she wants me to be happy

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

*Lizzo

[@samanthajeanmoore9120]

100% agree, in a very real way. She is Divine

[@shirleytatha8189]

Am I the only impressed that she carried this without back up singers??? I mean those are not easy songs to sing by yourself.

[@ekko808]

I was wondering if it was the crowd doing those responses? Especially during Juice. They seem too precise, but they also sound exactly like the crowd that's there.

[@brittanyhill6012]

420 likes

[@shirleytatha8189]

@@brittanyhill6012 Thanks for being my 420th 🤗

[@brittanyhill6012]

@@shirleytatha8189 no problem. I saw the opportunity and i couldn't pass it up

[@mariastaff8399]

Yessss! I thought she was done at the first song and then she just kept singing 2 more songs, and THEN she started playing flute and im like WOOWW

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

I used to find her talented, and listened to like two of her songs. But now I think I'm in love. Her energy is crazy and her personality is so nice. I love her!

[@missywoford1809]

I could watch this a million times and never get tired of it. Her voice, her spirit, her everything. There's just such realness that seems to pour out of her eyes no matter what she's doing.

[@Lizawrites]

She was born like this/ain’t even gotta try …

[@hipatena]

Lizzo: sings me: i like this woman Lizzo: starts playing the flute me: well i guess i love this woman

[@EMILYYC773]

Carolina Vicente I literally thought that 😂

[@MadameCorgi]

She has a youtube channel with pre-fame videos including one of her playing the flute

[@iwantyoutobealive]

SAME. She plays that damn flute and it's the best thing ever

[@dbooherful]

Exactly!!! Me all day. I love Lizzo!! Even more since I saw her on Tiny Desk. Like seriously, Tiny Desk really showcases artists in their unique individual ways. I love that about Tiny Desk. Thank you NPR.

[@iamrichmamaroses882]

Carolina Vicente yep, that FLUTE brought it on Home

[@lisam1615]

Lizzo fills my heart with so much joy, "if you can love me, you can love yourself" is such a powerful quote. I love this lady so much uggghhh

[@ReaperX3ro]

Lizzo out here savin' lives!

[@MrMaxxwellsHouse]

She makes me cry so good.

[@user-uk7yp5gm8q]

Yesssss, such a simple yet powerful take home! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sedatedprck]

i feel like people overlook her talent so much bro.

[@mikomaxwell6313]

No. She’s extremely famous and extremely overrated

[@sedatedprck]

@@mikomaxwell6313 i was talking about being famous, i was talking about her talent..

[@testtest2609]

She's dripping in talent.

[@pinkheadcarlmd3162]

@@testtest2609she absolutely is❤

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

@@mikomaxwell6313 as a someone who isn't a Lizzo fan, I must disagree. I mean she IS famous but most of the time I hear about her it's not to talk about her talent but to talk about her weight mainly or something related.

[@anellawrites]

Lizzo has one of the best lines in music I have ever heard. Why men great till they gotta be great.

[@amatuvidax0493]

This was the first time I heard “cuz I love you” and I’m in tears. Lizzo is EVERYTHINGGGG

[@zebrakitty09]

Same! Her voice, stage presence, and I mean, giiiiirl, the flute😭 she is what the world needs!

[@BlazedKitten86]

Same!! Blown away by that song and wondering where the hell I've been by missing it! My love for all things Lizzo just keeps growing ❤💯

[@nicolerizzo1314]

Me too, first time, and it was such a great performance, I was like, damn.

[@inesspanni]

The official video is definitely worth watching - such a creative vignette to the song!! She's masterful!!!

[@Mat-hh5go]

She sings She raps She entertains She twerks She plays the flute She sends positive messages God I love her so much

[@VOLAIRE]

I wasn’t expecting THIS much energy from her for a tiny desk concert. Very entertaining indeed 🙏

[@jooled2u]

she loves!

[@usernolongeractive9122]

She’s a queen

[@ucyuul2111]

AMEN 🙏

[@cantshakeyoumel]

SAMEEE wow I have chills

[@fruitywruity]

I love how she put so much personality into her songs

[@AJroyer2]

Lizzo never fails me. Thats all.

[@RyleighMacarthur]

This lady.... is a natural entertainer. When she busted out the flute though I just went, "Wow." She's very charismatic, and a talented vocalist and apparently flutist. =P

[@sumotherdude]

A talented and classically trained flutist, no less!!

[@Miss_Camel]

Isn’t it flautist? I could definitely be wrong.

[@freshenup6195]

@@sumotherdude😺 p

[@shawnlarebrinkley5146]

@@Miss_Camel No, it is flautist. Whichever, tho, She is so it! I totally stand fully corrected on my thoughts about Ms. LIZZO. I have been so schooled!!

[@Miss_Camel]

@@shawnlarebrinkley5146 - omg I can’t believe I even remembered that, I don’t play any instruments. But YES, Lizzo is frigging incredible, I love this particular performance bc it’s not theatrics, just her and her charm and talent ❤️

[@MoneyMagnet2222]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen the audience before.. and they were INTO IT. Lizzo just makes happiness wherever she goes...

[@yearoldvampire-ee2ff]

Vee K. same except for Tyler the Creator

[@ITSASHLEYPATRICE]

I think they showed a little bit on the sesame street episode

[@LTLWrestling]

and at the end of jacob collier’s during the singalong, i think

[@maric24]

Dan Deacon turned the whole room into a dance party when he was on. Definitely one of my personal favorites

[@MarthaMcCoss]

and tank and the bangas

[@chunkygroove9038]

Utterly electric performance by Lizzo. Solid backup, soaring vocals, positive, healing vibes, enormous sound. My God, what a show!

[@noasauru6711]

This video of Lizzo's performance was made me instantly fall in love with her and her music.

[@kaeli95music]

me: I'll just watch a little bit of this Me: ends up watching the whole damn video 'cause lizzo's got me and the audience hypnotized by her vocals and charisma

[@friendship6668]

Yup

[@acetimey4656]

Kaeli Halverson. Bro I was just finna comment this lmao

[@plbeatriz]

OH MY GOD SAME?????

[@zakitama6337]

True, she's such a performer!

[@brynndolynn]

Same, I'm like "oh 16m already?"

[@brittnylaurel]

Lizzo we need a Christmas jazz album pls

[@justdanceguy11autodances13]

Check out Never Felt Christmas! It's great 😍

[@BenJohnson0531]

Fuck! Yes! I would be all over that!

[@jonathanjimenez5793]

I’ll even take a halloween album 😵

[@justdanceguy11autodances13]

@@jonathanjimenez5793 um... YES!! I would be %5000 here for that!

[@drprincipal]

Wow, I love this girl. She made me love her and her music. I love her character.

[@MissJojo7682]

Gahhhh! She is such a performer. Her positivity, her humor and the way she interacts with the audience... all of it shines bright. I just love the energy that she radiates.

[@eprahs1]

Lizzo is literally a walking Affirmation.

[@christiandemoranville3911]

Preach!!!

[@eprahs1]

@dentindahouse you don't get enough attention at home, do you. Po child

[@eprahs1]

@dentindahouse another attempt

[@hightime2084]

@dentindahouse lmao if it bothers you that much then just dont say shit and leave lmao

[@hightime2084]

Its fun for us find fun somewhere else

[@margotspera7111]

Literally smiled for 17 minutes. She is full of so much joy. Hallelujah!

[@texasrose31]

yesss

[@arionas26]

for real ! she is truly smiling , not that fake performance smile people give

[@autumnstarrs]

Same! 🤘🏼😍

[@leebinder5456]

This NEVER gets old….she makes me so happy ❤ALL THE TIME!!

[@k.n.carter8089]

Excellent! I'm proud to say that I'm a 60 year old Lizzo fan.

[@gracepapish3263]

For a long time I said Lizzo is a great performer, not the best singer. I take it back after watching this video. the CONTROL

[@Sandybowls_9001]

We all make mistakes

[@25maxman]

We are all mistakes

[@courtneenotcourtney]

I need Lizzo to stop fucking around and be on her Bobbi Humphrey and make a jazz flute album. Here for it! Her live performance here is insane

[@AC-Ma]

I’d just die!!!!!

[@Covingtonjm]

Lizzo literally took me to church

[@victoriarhine7303]

I love her. She has the most magnetic personality and just overall a beautiful person❤

[@prettync23]

She has amazing crowd engagement skills... personality is everything.

[@ErraticConduct]

She's a true entertainer! None of this fake authenticity that so many performers seem to exude these days, she's fantastic to watch and listen to! :)

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

You don’t have to “make it” in your twenties. Lizzo is 31 but has been grinding for over a decade for the moments like these.

[@nataliecuban_doll4413]

CHRISTI XX I thought she was way younger then that 😂😭

[@evelynjohnson8172]

CHRISTI XX she’s 31? WHAT

[@Lezperado]

Gabbrielle Faith that’s what happens when you’re non problematic 😂

[@Beatriz-kj9up]

this is so inspiring, thanks

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

Beatriz You're welcome.

[@kimjennings8961]

I love to hear this woman sing!!! Kills it EVERY TIME!!!

[@michellem2892]

I’m stunned by her outside and inside beauty. I bow to her extraordinary divinity. Oh, and on top of all that, she plays the flute like a queen.

[@testtest2609]

Beautiful comment ❤️

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

The only way to tell if someone is a true artist is if a live performance is better than a studio recording... This was at least 10x better than the record, and the record was awesome.

[@sososanchez3512]

Fareal....

[@mrbeebop304]

This is how I judge all singers/rappers. It's the easiest way to settle an argument with someone about if an artist has talent

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

@@mrbeebop304 Ya like not many people would put Common on their "Top 5" or watever but Common is one of the most solid MCs that can stand on a stage and deliver, and thats what makes an MC at the end!

[@angelusnielson7135]

Then 99% of artists aren' "True artists." Just saying.

[@wlwcats5810]

right it's all about the energy someone brings when they're performing live, Lizzo is so good🥰

[@randonkbay]

I've watched *alot* of Tiny Desks.. never heard the audience cheer so loud.

[@syckindahead]

IKR?

[@MilkNHoney4]

EVERYBODY bangs with Lizzo... White, black, brown, yellow.... Her fan base is really diverse.

[@meelznf4736]

It’s because she brings such a hype atmosphere- sooo immersive

[@VelvetOrchyd]

hahaha, that's true

[@myco_chaotix]

The only other ones as big I have noticed are Taylor Swift and Tank and the Bangas.

[@icv6572]

Gosh! I never knew who she was til now. Beautiful, young and talented musician and singer. Many blessings in your career Lizzo

[@ourtruth216]

Her control while sitting is really impressive…. I’ve only seen a handful of singers sound this crisp while sitting. She’s so amazing ❤

[@laniergriffin6702]

this is the loudest tiny desk audience and rightfully soo 🤩🤩

[@PoopiteeScoop]

THAT BREATH CONTROL IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. GOOD. LAWD.

[@afrikurl]

I know! She sang lead, chorus,rapped, played the flute and didn't miss a beat.

[@lisanester3338]

Pure and utterly brilliant! A force of nature.🙏🏻💜

[@mrscalicoco]

Honnnneeeyyyy….. Lizzo did that!!! Love loved loved the flute surprise at the end too! She is so talented!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BlindGardener]

I really wish that the live performances from tiny desk were available on Spotify.

[@smashmuffins]

That'd make my dreams come true. This performance and T-Pain's are absolutely top tier!

[@alannafranko915]

They are available on stitcher.

[@MaxskiSynths]

The sound quality is that good you could probably just rip the videos straight off youtu..........I mean...... yeah sure I wish that too.

[@maidentralalala]

@@MaxskiSynths LOL

[@caniscanemeditbully214]

@@MaxskiSynths as long as you look at 320kbps converters you'll be fine (dj advice)

[@stylecollective-qt9um]

Within a ten minute time span she's given us wailing Blues, hip hop with a touch of opera and jazz all wrapped up in mad-witty stage banter that takes us old heads back to the days of a young Bette Midler: could Lizzo be any more perfect???? ❤️🍸❤️

[@aeonjoey]

AND she plays flute!

[@ldn293]

Big call!

[@OVXX666]

you mean soul**

[@alarcon99]

Now I want a remake of Beaches!!

[@bakergeetee]

Not only Bette Midler, but Betty Davis, Patti Labelle, and the legendary Millie Jackson.

[@ladyashephd727]

Tremendous Voice, what a talent !

[@clarauchoa538]

Her energy is just amazing

[@JustUser317]

😍😍😍😍 whoever is booking these, they deserve a raise, promotion, and so much more.

[@MrNathancast]

Mr. Bob Boilen

[@Womynxx]

"Even the baby has a testimony!" But seriously she matched that babies cry so perfectly and then turned it into a beautiful song instantly. So uplifting!

[@sapphirejones7302]

When she literally dabbed the sweat 😂😂😂

[@LeeWender]

I heard this on NPR in 2019 and was astonished. Lizzo is a powerhouse of musical genius, positivity, and energy- and this concert epitomizes her!!! Thank you, NPR, for showcasing her talent here! ❤️

[@testtest2609]

She knocked it out of the park!