Lucky Daye: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@prinran797]

We need Lucky back please 🤲🏽🩵

[@ummiclark3778]

❤❤❤❤

[@TDove598]

I'm here!

[@CashOnDeliveryPayUp]

I would love to do a tiny desk. Full band, All originals. That would be life changing. Jasmine P Davis ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@emilymarte5086]

His cheekbones, hair, skin..teeth and this song combo ...are majestic. 😍

[@omegao3467]

I have three boys, so I really can't look at someone's son like that... BUT.....you are absolutely CORRECT! 😍

[@taneshaj73]

I think he's African truly

[@emilymarte5086]

@@taneshaj73 arent we all? And yeah he looks like very pure bred.

[@sokayla1277]

his new orleans accent is the real killer.

[@jadedgem27]

Yasssss Gawd!!😍😍😍

[@rachelb7508]

He's 33 and looks 23. A beautiful soul!

[@yudahel8521]

are u serious, I thought he was like 24

[@rachelb7508]

@@yudahel8521 right. those genes >>>>>

[@1FLOt]

Bruh...this just fucked my whole head up bro like..bro.

[@adribeamon897]

✅🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jahda970]

I refuse to believe this

[@sneakvibingmedia]

He brings a certain level of innocence you don’t see much with male artists, and I really treasure that about him...

[@keshad32]

I totally see it. He feels honest and genuine.

[@xavierlangreau9705]

i totally agree

[@dianawinda4061]

It's that youthful male energy, so precious 😍

[@sjmediagroup3773]

He's in his 30s tho. That's still young I guess but just sharing because I thought like early 20s he's so...pure

[@noelsullivan8144]

Yes & it’s so beautiful.

[@bridgette9229]

Anybody still here in 2024 Love this live performance!!!! Skills💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💥😍

[@karenderr1101]

me

[@jamekajones330]

Me

[@hannaw193]

Me

[@stephaniegordon247]

Yep. Still watch periodically

[@bliss2141]

This man is not only talented, he’s FINEEEE too. His facial structure is really something.

[@REGALSUNFLOWER]

He is definitely fine af!!!

[@Honest000w]

PREACH 👏🏾

[@Honest000w]

Black men 💆🏾‍♀️

[@ShemaYavesLUVMUZIC]

Bliss yes girl he is beautiful

[@keiadeion8755]

So so fine 😍

[@fabrizioquiroz2996]

Bruh he's 34, my guy is looking like he's 18 out here at 34 years old Edit: He turned 35 a couple months ago, I just for got to change it.

[@nyagreen3281]

Fabrizio Quiroz say sike right now say sike right now 🥺

[@qt100]

Huh???? Woooow 🥰😍😍 maturity at its sexiest!

[@HappinessTheBrand]

He was born September 25, 198black Sorry 1985

[@mariadelpilargonzalezmonta8401]

Melanine, bro.

[@djfanboyLIVE]

We were genetically engineered for resilience. Watch us win.

[@tashapasha2995]

Lucky Daye should be a model.

[@laurielbrooks6079]

He has the face structure

[@raimarulightning]

I know. He's disgustingly talented and attractive, lol. It should be illegal to be that blessed

[@alethiamoore9513]

He has thee best cheekbones.

[@desireejohnsonevans]

I agree with the FULLY. He is a stunning human being. 😫😍

[@joanolgakeine6971]

Period

[@kevinharris2835]

The horn section on “Misunderstood” Is unreal! The work on the muted trumpet is solid!

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

🔥🔥🔥FIRE🔥🔥🔥

[@100PercentMe.]

What about on the end of "Latenight"? Those horns were so soulful😍😍

[@atlienrider6048]

You said a mouthful. And this is coming from a pro studio musician.

[@kevinharris2835]

@@atlienrider6048- studied audio engineering in college, so we have a finely tuned to ear to certain sounds as I know you do as well. It’s weird sometimes hearing things that others don’t hear. lol

[@Swervemediaandgraphics]

When the whole band is feeling it too. Makes the vibe different...

[@JaiDiva81]

SWERVE Teen Talk Radio a legit jam session❤️

[@hidhidlarox9950]

Right?! Around the 10th minute it hits that spot where they r all connecting and vibing. Beautiful.

[@tishaspurplegemz]

SWERVE Teen Talk Radio...the whole vibe is positive and refreshing for the soul😉😉😉

[@jahthedreamr]

Facts! I’m still jamming to this 🤝🏾

[@215thesportsguy6]

As a drummer you’re absolutely right the band was in a whole groove TOGETHER

[@zariyahrakari7181]

The fact that he sounds exactly like the records 💪🏿 Wish him all the success, he has the talent for sure.

[@the_tasteof_2178]

Ur so right...

[@samchrisstarr7326]

Eggzacklee

[@MoneyMagnet2222]

Better live. It’s crazy.

[@taneshaj73]

To be honest I think it's the microphone because everyone on tiny desk sound like their record which is impressive but it may be the microphone it's a studio mic

[@JaiDiva81]

Yassss...truly amazing🙌🏾

[@rondeldumas7252]

Crazy story we went to high school together singing up and down the hallways, tried out for American idol together on my birthday 8/31/2004 a year before Katrina I was sick af on tryouts he went threw made it to top 8 didn’t win but was able to write songs for artist like Jamie Foxx for years moral of the story be patient the lord will give you the path keep the faith and pray 🙏🏿 bless you bro I got some track ready let’s get it like the old days

[@seandixson8434]

Amen

[@kmcneely100]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@adriannakendrick7451]

Yes he gone be in Houston on the 19th

[@dellydidthisbeat1784]

You will enjoy the show @adrianna

[@adriannakendrick7451]

@@dellydidthisbeat1784 I can't wait

[@Jo-yj7jq]

Lucky Daye can saaaaaaaaang, no autotune, pure talent & gorgeus too

[@daidai8129]

R&B Aint dead. This new wave just brewing🙌🏾

[@wfmbu]

This ain’t R&B it’s soul

[@teahgurl]

Neo-soul ... and alternative R&B

[@mauhuff]

Yes 🙌🏿✨

[@amaterasu777]

@@wfmbu Soul is R&B. Musical genres don't have rigid limits like that. Soul combines elements of R&B and other genres together.

[@Liya_Marie]

DaiDai its crazy because most of these new greats are millennials. Seems like that “something great” had to marinate and simmer to birth the great music like the R&B and Neo Soul we grew up on ☺️

[@NKKLive]

I smell a COLORS show coming!

[@teresarayel219]

Yessss that would be dope

[@barenggaoretelelwe3693]

Hello. Hi. What would be the difference?

[@isadorakm]

@@barenggaoretelelwe3693 He will have good exposure, it's a big channel

[@tylerdomonique]

we need it

[@kyleepoole7572]

we can only hope

[@MaintainHealthyHair]

Lucky Daye and Masego are the TRUTH. OMG, if they did an album TOGETHER.......

[@jefftroy4518]

Will never happen

[@neshanesh257]

InterestingEnough Y E S!!

[@neshanesh257]

Jeff Troy we can dream. You never know!

[@psneale67]

I wouldn't know how to act. I love them both

[@jacquelinele9170]

@@jefftroy4518 wait. Why 😭

[@VivaLaShay89]

NPR please have Lucky Daye back on TinyDesk. He has much more music in his catalog now that deserves this intimate performance. This was great

[@valueplus4814]

Guy is singing in such a high chest voice. Mad respect ain’t easy.

[@thesunrises7756]

truth 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@darrylemooreii4424]

Fax, whole song is falsetto for me rn, I’m trying to get my strength up

[@graceg4996]

@@darrylemooreii4424 😂😂

[@humble1259]

That's what makes it sound so unique.

[@bluerobot3806]

@@thesunrises7756 For real. Pulling them neck veins for the notes

[@frunas481]

I love his vulnerability. When a man can express his sensitive side it's a beautiful thing.

[@nikkismith8447]

Read it again: WHEN A MAN CAN EXPRESS HIS SENSITIVE SIDE ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING!!!!!

[@musikman337]

It's not the vulnerability... it's him (or ANY black man to be honest) TRUSTING "you" enough to share his true feelings/weaknesses. One can feel vulnerable but still reserved and protective. 😉

[@mele9131]

But he also plays with it a bit. :) Comibined with his cute looks he knows he's melting thousands of hearts in the audience.

[@krochelle2619]

This ✨

[@angelvoice818]

@@mele9131 That is true self confidence and so sexy!

[@itskarruh]

First off .. he is a BEAUTIFUL man ... and so so talented !!!!

[@lexcee84]

Yes he is !!!!

[@kourtneyt8804]

I'm saying though!

[@ejgreer5849]

Roger that!!!

[@keishiaellis6013]

He's gorgeous!

[@darlyndyson8018]

Yassss! 😍

[@michelleharry1836]

Lucky is the epitome of a black man. His skin...his smile....his hair....his cheekbones....his lips....his aura....his swag....his voice...his essence. It is truly that of a sensitive black man. Thank you so much, brother. For giving us your intimate thoughts through song. Thank you for giving us good, real music. THANK YOU! This made my morning at work today!!

[@agapeluv]

The epitome? Of...every black man; like ALL black men? Like, like black men in the UK to the remotest villages of Africa and South America, across the oceans to every island? Rich black men, poor black men ... educated, uneducated? Black men of mixed races and adjacent cultures, too? Lucky Daye? Okay... ...was just asking?

[@miguel967311]

@@agapeluv nope man you have to understand the context "or better misunderstood"

[@christinagraham2915]

@@agapeluv yes yes yes yes

[@jamesdixon7776]

That is a nonsensical statement

[@diandreamindyours7606]

Why can't he be a black man vs placing sensitive black man? I get your opinion, but he could be thoughtful, then it brings me to think about black men n general and black men comes with different levels of depth just like a woman. Peace Queen

[@djfanboyLIVE]

HOW TF IS HE NOT THE MALE FACE OF RNB RIGHT NOW!?

[@godivagalor8515]

OKKK 👈 lol that's why

[@EnkDripp]

Because he's not talking about sexing and leaving....simple...its too soulful for them phony AnRs

[@GGEarly]

@@EnkDripp I know what you mean but umh, yes he is. He's just not as raw and disrespectful. Great person, talent, and seaux New Orleans!

[@Tippers94]

This is no shade to him because I think he's amazing but I think it's because of all the effects on his albums. I can't find many songs on Spotify I like but these live sessions he does are 🔥🔥🔥

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

The same reason they shoot Bros in da street!

[@NinaMosley7]

Daye can sing everything on a Dr. Bronner’s bottle and i’d be mesmerized.

[@zariyahrakari7181]

😭😭😭

[@stacydoe3942]

underrated comment 😂

[@FindYourFree]

lmaoooo

[@chaniebooo]

Yes 😭😭😭

[@kathrynkatzgroovemiller9320]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@sabzx2227]

The horn section is giving me lifeee 😍🤤👌🏿

[@jidmoore10]

Horn section put in work, specially ole girl on the trumpet

[@teresarayel219]

Yesssssss

[@OLatreil]

Word!

[@laquitacox-king7481]

@@jidmoore10 she KILT IT!!!❤

[@laquitacox-king7481]

I love the maturity of his voice at his young age. Definitely bringing back that early 80s grown folks' R&B vibe! Congratulations, young brother! Continue reimaging the blueprint & the game to what it's supposed to be! Horn section! Y'allz THEEEEE 💩!!! Straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥!

[@vanessagreen180]

“Dat boy good!” Coming to America. NOLA proud!

[@angelalichtenstein6329]

When I see these young people playing real instruments, that let’s me know R&B is safe. #proud

[@fatchuky]

Yes!!! We need more!

[@Ongelique]

He's 35. young but not super young. he looks so young tho, right?

[@kabelogumani528]

Nothing beats live instrumentation on Soul and R&B

[@loveni_33]

He’s grown 😂

[@sukimala]

Angela Lichtenstein 👏🏽👏🏽

[@a.dsadventure6710]

Him and Jasmine Sullivan ❤️🥰👌. Would sound amazing to me!

[@latosharichardson4533]

A.D's Adventure I absolutely agree!

[@QueenByNature504]

I would love to hear that

[@prettybrowngirl9451]

Whoa!!! Hell to da YES!!!

[@mateomartinez8641]

Jasmin Sullivan literally sounds like a dude

[@obijewleu7356]

@@latosharichardson4533 que azari 35 runes 244s 24 24 feet ty

[@ITSVRmusic]

MISUNDERSTOOD. Hits the soul different. Thankful for the Language of Music.

[@zamalindi]

ITS VR. Very different 😭

[@madtyga2002]

You could tell MISUNDERSTOOD was true to his heart and something he went through or is going through

[@charx9149]

OMG!!❤❤💯

[@chinkz6375]

ITS VR. Yesssss !!!! I love you for this comment. It’s so real ❤️

[@MAJORSVNVLOGS]

Exactly !

[@desi5156]

He didn’t make it to Hollywood on American Idol but later co-wrote for Neyo. You never know where life will take you. He is to smooth and talented 💚💚💚

[@christinagraham2915]

On what song omg wow

[@desi5156]

@@christinagraham2915 Neyo, She got her own

[@zizzazzy]

❤️

[@keilyn928]

And now has a feature with the legendary Earth, Wind, and Fire. One of their originals with a Lucky touch. Not to mention so many others. Babyface brought him on his Tiny Desk.

[@JacquelineWandia]

Oh yes! The horns section is amazing!

[@dahliahmermaids4202]

as he sang he got more and more attractive. there is not a BAD SONG on that album

[@askenac7786]

dahliah mermaids yes!!! I can’t remember the last time I could listen to a whole album without skipping. Every song is a hit with him!

[@oludumares_manifestation]

He's beautiful. Reminds me of ASAP Rocky and all that cocoa caramel.

[@come_on_barbie_123]

@@oludumares_manifestation but asap not fine cuz he's an idiot. His attractiveness is null and void now. But this thing here... whew!

[@mimiimstrong3294]

Not one!

[@jehna9363]

@ dahliah mermaids I was thinking the same thing!

[@gayle2737]

Brother shoulda won 2020 Grammy best R&B for “Roll some mo“

[@fcherry4026]

What’s up with that?

[@jimmiekhimmel9920]

*Late night

[@dontaskdontworry]

“Roll Some Mo” just does something to my soul 😍😭 So glad I found him

[@ejgreer5849]

As I am too... Where has been all my life?? :-)

[@ejgreer5849]

@Kendraya Davis absolutely

[@yeahcoach672]

Likewise

[@4naymsakeRW]

yasssss-)

[@arhae87]

no way he sounds EXACTLY like his track live. he's beautiful, his music is beautiful. i'm in awe.

[@Thabile-e4p]

He sounds better ❤

[@chanellebrooks7753]

Way!

[@ebby1l]

LUCKY DAYE is the next R&B superstar! Legend in the making

[@Nepetamoon]

EBBY Facts.

[@TheCMJernigan]

He definitely should be!!!!

[@gracedodd2191]

exactly!

[@MSCARLABKNOWSITALL]

The horn section KILLED it

[@ashalapps6875]

Yes!!! Omg

[@lyniyahmystique1907]

Chills

[@alejad41]

@@lyniyahmystique1907 same, even the guy on the drums like that’s nice!

[@trinashy8686]

Yesss

[@tamaramccullough2983]

Yessss🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Nepetamoon]

You can tell he’s genuinely happy performing, I’m so happy for him👏🏾❤️.

[@troiames1758]

Yea... all of them look good in the space... happy.

[@kwilliams3770]

You are right the positive energy is coming through. Before the third song he speaks on being grateful. It is so refreshing!!

[@jmkb-06]

" Thank ya'll for having me"...a simple but profound act of humility and graciousness...so very refreshing...

[@smooth5755]

🙌🏾

[@mr.e574]

Kudos to this man hitting the same notes from the song, not off key, none of that. All fire.

[@darrylemooreii4424]

King Kables right, it’s a little flat in the beginning, but just barely, and I couldn’t imagine that there’s minimal warmup

[@giawinters]

I swear New Orleans artists always come and turn it out!

[@lakeithia7]

Tia Herron agreed I love you guy’s culture ❤️. Especially them horns, Daye gave me some PJ Morton vibes

[@michelled.2112]

Like August

[@itsrheachelle]

Hometown always showing out!!

[@BratzFanz123]

Honestly anyone from Louisiana be turning it OUT! 💯

[@giawinters]

@@BratzFanz123 true true!

[@mhillvo]

And whoever engineers these "Tiny Concerts" is awesome. Recording studio levels and the right mic selection. Shotguns and vocals totally tight sound, for an office space...I'd love to see a vid on how they set all of this up. Sennheiser 416's all over picking up the sound to perfection...mixer settings and all of it. It's like listening to an album, the sound is so well done here...gotta shout out to the sound guy(s) doing these. Even the drums sound tight and no need for monitors it seems. Horns too, just perfect. Very much impressed...

[@ankitcho]

Josh Rogosin, the engineer, did do a video series on how he sets up most of the acts. also has a bunch of other videos on the ins and outs...

[@MrDajalo]

producer Pat Leonard (Madonna, Elton John, Rod Stewart, more) once told me that the best recordings were made capturing a moment in time, as honestly as possible.. yessssss

[@mellow1750]

Michael Hill me too to production is exceptional

[@jmk1962]

I wish they would release these Tiny Desk Concerts. I'd buy them!

[@lawrenceking8424]

Yes indeed!! They are truly gifted at sound engineering.

[@yeleyeless2825]

This Roll Some Mo arrangement is phenomenal, the horns, the back-up vocals...sheesh

[@ThomasW215PHL]

Undeniable. One of the best songs of all time osrs

[@marlenemitchell3000]

Wow... vocals and band❤ freaking amazing

[@chuckzwhit]

The band is super solid

[@Siobhan90sBaby]

chuckzwhit bruh! So solid!

[@viintaget6372]

Band is super dope!

[@gabrielbergman1986]

Faacts

[@nikkimelvin2428]

Roll Some Mo has got to be one of the smoothest songs out right now! I feel like I can ride out to this!

[@Isignedup4this]

Mateo Martinez 🤦🏽‍♀️ no. She means go cruising in a car to the vibes from the song.

[@mateomartinez8641]

@@Isignedup4this honestly you could do both to that song

[@slafayesworld9628]

@@Isignedup4this 😂😂😂😂 Right?!! 😂😂😂😩😂

[@chamor0401]

Nikki Melvin Roll Some Mo is Dope fa sho!

[@muvaknowsbestpodcast]

Seriously!!! A classic!

[@summer_glazed2818]

The chemistry he has between the band and the vocal singers is so beautiful and unique 😌✨

[@missyelle2749]

I like your channel name... 😊

[@ktc_la1983]

It is!!

[@dyvinesun]

The muted trumpet is one of the most beautiful sounds

[@donnettamccray1627]

That’s what it is. Thank you. I knew it was a trumpet 🎺 but I couldn’t figure out what type it was specifically. ❤

[@user-tk3rm2yc2v]

It immediately relaxes me 😂

[@panmantequilla9663]

This legit looks like one big jam session. Everybody's just groovin. I'm a fan.

[@jmm6987]

Pan Mantequilla h

[@izzyor_izzynot]

I was standing in the audience witnessing this. Hella dope individual. Session was fire.

[@waveanna4411]

Isaiah Gaymon you’re so damn lucky

[@jbill7808]

U work for npr?

[@andrialagrone4124]

So jealous!!!

[@fixitladie]

Blessed, blessed, blessed!

[@FindYourFree]

so quality

[@javiervalles9782]

I like the live version better than the album. The horns really make it special

[@keishiaellis6013]

This version has ruined me for sure!❤🔥

[@sammiedarden6941]

Javier Valles I know! I’m going to him live and if they don’t sing this version I’ll be crushed.

[@2exclusive4u2see]

Live is always better

[@QueenByNature504]

Ikr! It was already groovy but it’s down right amazing with those horns live

[@alliep1023]

The violens in the album are a vibe too tho!

[@idreamofjenny]

Misunderstood is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard in my life. The arrangement. The Piano. The lyrics. And of course Lucky’s voice ❤️

[@andrajackson2291]

Mane what?!?!?...on repeat

[@keilyn928]

💯🔥🔥🔥

[@iNauticaa]

Omg I feel the exact way!

[@lauraharris1359]

It is a beautiful song, agreed

[@LaQuandaLong]

Agreed! So excited he’s performing this one!

[@arayablakely5916]

Please get Ari Lennox on here! She’s amazing live and such a great talent!

[@geminigoddess16]

Just saw her on the 29th. Her stage presence and transitions were amazing. ❤🙌🏾💯

[@TanRicky321]

I actually thought she already had one..I guess not 🤷🏾‍♂️.

[@saucyfbaby]

i second this ! she's even more incredible live . i was fortunate enough to discover her as an opening act on dram's tour 2 years ago . instantly became a fan .

[@style7herapist]

She's definitely dope just saw her the 31st

[@PayMeNoMind]

I 2nd this!

[@yalanarashton]

This is probably my favorite tiny desk concert so far. I love the chemistry between Lucky Daye, the background singers, and the band. It looks like they're genuinely having fun.

[@bridgetgilliam1837]

✔ out Tank and the Bangas on Tiny Desk. I've truthfully 🎶 listened to it 10 or mo ×'s🎼🎶🎵💖💖💖💖💖💃

[@chrissyg5557]

@@bridgetgilliam1837 Sounds like we may have the same taste in music.. Check out Chika also! Her background singers are the best I've ever heard on Tiny desk.

[@nynycat5489]

Right

[@shaungarrett5291]

@@bridgetgilliam1837 I was going to mention Tank, but it is something about Raveena that touches the inner soul of your soul.

[@louveniaadams7656]

It truly is My Favorite! Second is Anderson Paak. But Lucky Daye made me subscribe to them.. he is So innocently Pure in his thought AND delivery and We Need Him! We Need His Spirit NOW more than ANYTHING

[@beatz04]

Don't forget the 11th member, that awesome NPR mixing guy, whoever he is.

[@kimhornhem5399]

Josh Rogosin

[@lloydcoleman8645]

Definitely!!! The mixes are always flawless

[@christianleichenauer3880]

Yeah it’s really hard to live mix like that, he does a very good job. I hope to be able to work the way he does one day

[@kimhornhem5399]

btw u will always find production credits in the description! always nice to know and appreciate the ones who deal with the final product

[@rae52835]

What does mixing mean/what does a mixer do?

[@deroneijsbroek3355]

Oh how I wish these tiny desks could be on spotify or something..

[@j_aks]

Some of them are on apple podcasts

[@Chopsthix]

yeah like colors like we need this 🥺🙏

[@user-tk3rm2yc2v]

I play it on KZbin Music. Its free if you already pay for commercial free.

[@temica390tepp4]

GAWT dam that horn section is EVERYTHANG!!!!

[@StellaOkureCarrington]

Truly

[@mistersalas4604]

Word

[@itsvictorializzy]

I love that his live sounds exactly like the studio. And the band and backup singers are fantastic 🔥🔥❤️

[@moniquewooten4491]

Agreed! Beautiful voice!

[@AbiYah333]

When Raphael Saadiq vouches for you, then you know you're dope! Yessir. 🔥

[@mpcre8tivepayton260]

I knew there had to be some connect. He reminds me Mr. Saddiq so much in singing style not to mention the black not crackin.

[@csbean8783]

💯

[@bpendarvis523]

YAAAS!!!!!

[@jmk1962]

He sang support to Raphael here on Tiny Desk which is how I found him and I thought he outshone Raphael IMO.

[@Sakazhua]

For real! Saadiqs soulchild, like Maxwell is to Marvin and Calvin R is to Bobby Womack

[@Josh-qn3jv]

lets take a moment to appreciate the back up singers.

[@wintermitchell2051]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@kirstengrace2593]

The HORNNNN section is 🔥. The background singers are Life. This man and his whole band is a Movement and a Pause same time. Thank you for the music sir. ❤

[@teresacoleman2991]

Such a beautiful description of what we are privileged to embody! They're amazing!! This is my first time listening to Lucky and it is an instant love!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kirstengrace2593]

@@teresacoleman2991 I felt the same instant connection. 🎶

[@gypsylady947]

They really are

[@arielfarra7979]

Ikr, I got soooo happy from watching this

[@RosannaAmber]

Yes! I was like those back up singers and the band are 🔥 Beautiful music

[@ebonychild]

I'm old school to my heart and I've long despaired at the state of today's RnB and Soul music. But with young artists like Lucky, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R, Jorja Smith, Ella Mai etc, I'm full of hope again. There is nothing lucky about this young man, he is incredibly gifted and that band is tight af! I'm so happy this new generation of artists is going back to real musicianship. Now, lets reclaim hip-hop too shall we?

[@omegao3467]

This would be a sold out concert and I would pay to see it!

[@lifereaper75]

True!

[@JohnsonKayla12]

Omega Lewis let’s take Ella mai out of that equation and I agree lol

[@sleepsoundsmeditation3498]

I LIKE PHONY Ppl they good too and shoh

[@charx9149]

💯🙋🏾‍♀️❤...42yr old here!! Let's go!!... lol

[@leaf1952]

the jazz arrangements for these songs were perfect (especially roll some mo), it really tied all three of the songs together. The connection between the performers, his personality, the atmosphere must've been amazing...

[@MimzMasinga]

black men are magical. he is so handsome and his whole vibe is honestly unmatched

[@choebo69]

The sound quality on these recordings is phenomenal. Kudos to their sound engineers.

[@Dev90_]

Bruh I just love when people make real music to the point where you can perform and it damn near sound better than the album edited version. Just RAW.

[@Honest000w]

He look like the product of palmers coco butter girl 🤷🏾‍♀️ and those teeth are beautiful 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@masonpatrices]

Yesssss honey

[@dawnbasnight7333]

Summed up what I was thinking beautifully

[@nynahali7579]

Im telling ya😍😍😍😍

[@sevenfreespirit9000]

😂💯

[@sharawilliams135]

No reason this should make perfect sense😭💯

[@reymur7947]

I’m glad he never gave up after his American Idol days. If real R&B was mainstream like I used to be, he’d definitely be one of the leading R&B artists

[@DaniStarrLover]

The vulnerability of his music, the passion of his lyrics and his conviction while performing are beautiful and inspiring.

Misunderstood is a masterpiece! I hope this group stays together.

[@josuegalindo2616]

Pls bring Mac Ayres on here ! ☺️

[@aguyontheinternet7112]

ffire_ squad this needs waaaaay more likes☝🏾 that man is one of the grooviest dudes out rn!

[@criskai04]

Yes! Oh he is so dope too!

[@lalapeachesbeelove3762]

THIS!!! 😍

[@christiangriswold720]

YESSS! Vulfpeck would be great too!

[@xaviergonzalez8933]

@@christiangriswold720 Uh noo😂😂😂😂

[@ejiroubas3920]

The live rendition of Roll some more was absolutely incredible. Sounds timeless like I could still be listening to this when I'm 70. Touched the soul with this one. Shout out to the backing singers on that last song. Incredible.

[@stephaniegordon247]

Yes

[@princeamoakwa4057]

The lady trumpeter, her skill, beauty and forehead 🔥

[@jefftroy4518]

Distracting forehead jewelry

[@taaylorbriann]

😂😂😂

[@Iloveeggos123]

😂😂

[@lmfaorainbow123]

He always kills Misunderstood live. Every time he performs this song, he just gets better and better 😩

[@Joe-xo4qp]

His music sounds so much better live and with a band.

[@bumchong1]

0:00 Roll Some Mo 5:11 Misunderstood 9:26 Late Night

[@Retr0ver4]

Thank you

[@jackiej3640]

Roll some mo n Misunderstood...

[@thaboshikwambane]

Scrolled here to find you. Thank you

[@matiascollado9926]

ROLL SOME MO We don't know what we're made of The same thing we're afraid of might improve us Stay up all night, just lay up And use half of this pay stub to make moves with Or all of it, of course When it ain't no room in Paris We could still fly high then crash here Just make sure you pass it No, you can't imagine Ooh, it's automatic The life we live is lavish We don't have to be here if we stay We don't have to leave if we go Roll some mo' And we ain't too high if we see eye to eye Know you feel the rush from a simple touch Baby, roll some mo' Twistin', kissin', lifted off of your vision Got me on my knees, you're my religion Speakin' tongues all on your body, no one's listenin' Tap out on you, that's a submission, know you give in? Can't let no time go wasted This moment, can't replace it Sittin' around so lazy Comfortably, we'll fade away And it ain't no room in Paris We could still fly high then crash here Just make sure you pass it No, you can't imagine Ooh, it's automatic The life we live is lavish We don't have to be here if we stay We don't have to leave if we go Roll some mo' And we ain't too high if we see eye to eye Know you feel the rush from a simple touch Baby, roll some mo'

[@himoverthere6716]

Wish he did “Fade Away”

[@lebogangpanyane2576]

Listened to 'misunderstood' about four times in a row and now my Chakra is realigned

[@rahimaelmi4037]

My edges are gone, my heart is full, and my ovaries are screaming. Thank you this is what I need today 😭😭

[@akuasalaam490]

OVARIES SCREAMMMINGGGGG!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️🙆🏾‍♀️!!!!!

[@kathrynkatzgroovemiller9320]

😂😂😂😂

[@TruBleuuu]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😭😭💯

[@kevinlayne8129]

Misunderstood. Pure soul magic. He must be protected at all costs. 💯🙏

[@aaleyah5380]

At all costs

[@raphael5844]

I can't believe how many times I have pressed on repeat

[@mykindathing9275]

Raphael right!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@4naymsakeRW]

I thought was just me! lol

[@ohhey2728]

he did his THANG😩🔥 lets get smino next 🙌🏽

[@diamondalexander3434]

oh hey he has one and he did his thang

[@ohhey2728]

Diamond Alexander is it on the website cos i aint see it when i looked it up on youtube

[@saucyfbaby]

he recorded an episode last august , but npr never released it . he has no idea why . #freesminostinydesk or let him do another one .

[@DeVaughnTaylor]

Damn, everything about homie oozes New Orleans: the way he talks, the jazzy quality of his music, especially the way he attacked the second verse of Misunderstood...too smooth, too powerful

[@latishagillard3195]

He looks like he is very passionate about his craft. I can see him staying around a long time. Music is fresh and has staying power.

[@marcel3942]

He also wrote for other artist like Neyo before he blew up

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Th

[@cherrydeleon9646]

😊

[@cherrydeleon9646]

8lobe c g n⁹ great

[@Honest000w]

Child ........... I saw a handsome face and CLICKED. Black men are so beautiful 😍 and he is talented btw 👏🏾

[@MrsBuddha32]

Truth!!!!

[@lyneicebass7299]

Honey & this is just a taste of his talent 😩

[@anissa2361]

@NoStressZone Really? Nah uhn!

[@anissa2361]

@NoStressZone I looked for myself and the picture is still there. But she has her hand on his leg, not sure what families do that, but it looked more intimate than family to me, but idk.

[@daniellezedomi1784]

@NoStressZone I'm confused, fill me in

[@alenadunham9507]

Keep Neo-Soul alive young king!

[@shamsideenolasunkanmisubai4903]

I wished I discovered Lucky Daye sooner. This is the kind of vibe I want.

[@sierranorthern3820]

I listened to this album literally right after his tour ended. My chest 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@msbarbhenry]

I absolutely feel the same way

[@Swiszms25]

Yes!!

[@thomikab]

0:12 Roll Some Mo 5:12 Misunderstood 9:25 Late Night

[@marcellamcreynolds9645]

The guy on the keyboard's looks like hes enjoying himself

[@trudy_triad]

Yasss I liiive! If I was playing a chord progression like that I would be enjoying myself too. 😍

[@StellaOkureCarrington]

Like the time of his life for real

[@andreswaringer1476]

Are yall musicians? If so, then yall understand he's in his happy place 😂

[@kri997]

I would too lol

[@kimberlyshaw5691]

Me too💗💗

[@charda00]

I wish some artists would just record an album in this Tiny desk setup. Just the musicians and the singers. No over engineering /production.

[@trudy_triad]

This ☝

[@desranaeturnerfulugv]

🙄 Agreed. It sounds SO MUCH BETTER AND CLEARER

[@shastaspearman6324]

Yes. Stripped down. Raw honey. Clean and clear. It flows like water, and I feel it on a spiritual level🌬

[@rblair5342]

Tiny desk versions are always better

[@MarquesTheProducer]

Check out Summer Walker's "Clear" EP!

[@krystalmccray1554]

He is so in-sync with his band, the flow. I LOVE his band! This is rare! His voice is pure soul. Im ready for Floods on NPR!!!

[@moe_chi]

Krystal Mccray also love you to much

[@krystalmccray1554]

@@moe_chi I would literally CRY. Cry real tears!! OMG!

[@latoyahughes2252]

Yes wth is floods?!?

[@hairluvsme30]

I LOVE Floods!

[@taneiwalton4271]

@@moe_chi what is the name of his band ?

[@gabriellamyers8255]

I didn’t appreciate that ad that randomly popped up

[@millianalove]

At All

[@jennifertiller6937]

Exactly 😂😂

[@midnitemover5124]

@gabriella...fast forward to the end and restart...this normally erases the ads...then you can try to " roll some mo "

[@joegurt2957]

Ion like dat ..lol

[@erikataylor2225]

They playing the hell out of those horns!

[@OcelotlAlma13]

OMG, I screamed when I saw Lucky Daye's name and Tiny Desk Concert! I love, love, love me some Lucky Daye!

[@MrGourmand]

Who’s still watching?! This is perfect 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jeo6485]

As an aspiring artist, I can’t say enough how much this drives me crazy. The finesse, the emotion and truth behind every word and phrase. Some dream of the money and fame but I dream of creating the SOUND. I want to achieve this greatness. Shout out to all my fellow aspiring artists watching and being inspired. May your journey be fruitful and fulfilling

[@de-niecethomas1571]

I too dream of creating the sound...

[@paullarbi530]

Few times have I seen someone articulate my thoughts so precisely. God bless bro, I sincerely hope we both achieve what we want!

[@keilyn928]

Wishing you the best. Sounds like you're focused on the right things.

[@moneybagshill1380]

You can hear the heart of New Orleans in his voice ❤️

[@christinagraham2915]

Misunderstood takes me there

[@oc5939]

Who Dat Nation!

[@johnmarcdegaard6589]

IT FINALLY GOT UPLOADED WHOOOOO. Can't wait to see everyone catch on now; this dude is a treasure

[@ashleyburks735]

“It’s nice to be here, thank y’all for having me” 🥺🥺🥺

[@tiffanyjoyner9745]

The band is fire 🔥🔥 & the horns 🔥

[@memyselfandi2311]

I just imagined a smooth like velvet duet with Miguel. Ear heaven.

[@richsage3235]

Yo, could you imagine that. Lucky daye should definitely be up for a Grammy with rnb album of the year 2020. Then imagine him and Miguel performing together at the Grammys

[@memyselfandi2311]

@@richsage3235 Yeah, man, That'd be epic. Lucky Daye is a great artist, definitely worth discovering.

[@internetathi]

One of my favourite parts of this concert is 3:45, when the drummer indicates to the keys player that "I got you" ... The whole concert put me on to Lucky Daye's music. Thank you for always putting me on, NPR. Also, congrats to Lucky Daye on the Grammy Nominations.

[@jstan28100]

ARThist I keep replaying that part after you pointed that out. That’s such a pure moment, seeing them smiling ear to ear

[@marcellasgardner7709]

My favorite part too

[@ldbkcoolcat]

Surreal moment....its crazy cause the keyboard player is a great drummer as well.

[@Iselassiei782]

Special moment. . . . . Loved it!!! 😁

[@andreswaringer1476]

That's that communication that all us musicians should have! Especially if it's a case where one person doesn't always play with that particular band and maybe was brought in on short notice where the proper rehearsals couldn't get done

[@msVersatile__]

I was praying he’d sing “ I love you too much “ lol either way this was amazing, I officially have a crush on him 🥰😂

[@jessicavarona8099]

Zhaquice Hendrix saaame! But I feel like he would have cried right there and then if he had

[@KeiW_]

He sung it already on NPR guys. He had an NPR appearance with Rafael Saadiq where he sung Call and Love You Too Much towards the end of the video. I just saw it yesterday, look it up. It sounded amazing.

[@laticiasands847]

Yes it’s my fave

[@laticiasands847]

Kei W. Yes I watched that one too.

[@lilyferreira3422]

Totally agree!❤

[@skibidiyuuuuur]

Dude charismatic af lol. Shy people always have the most charisma for some reason.

[@CC-uc4hw]

he's shy?

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

TOTALLY TOTALLY UNDERSTOOD...😎