Blood Orange: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@balsisis6377]

This is our generations MTV Unplugged

[@gabriellarodrigues9743]

Sim!

[@xfitch3809]

Might be better lol The sound engineer sure is lol

[@CourtTV.]

@@xfitch3809 ohhahhhhh

[@beeps3000]

Your mtv generation is lost ...

[@6GorillaBiscuits]

facts

[@skinnymini5664]

This is prolly a generational artist who tbh unfortunately might forever be slept on but wow man

[@xReece2010]

niina rosa def slept on. The average music listener isnt gonna know blood orange lol

[@jemellia_]

I’m out here doing the lord’s work and it’s hard.

[@kahliljones7417]

One of the greats

[@alvarochivas96]

He is a great producer too, not only what we listen

[@snoolee7950]

Wow they are really putting it out there taking risks

[@AveryLiburd]

Dev Hynes mad underrated.

[@Iinkerr]

avery you don't gotta try so hard to seem like a fan lol

[@brettdolphin9168]

Chase Hilton now you seem like a gatekeeper broooo

[@vyoomnvyoomn2686]

@@brettdolphin9168 people can’t even say opinions anymore

[@biggieshorty]

Not where it counts. 😉

[@Justflannnnnn]

Keep it that way.

[@karabommako9859]

I'm still mad at the Granmys that he wasn't nominated for anything, I mean not even one nom. Dev gave us so much w/ that album.

[@danielremian]

@Marc Dunn grammys are and have been a joke for years now. It's a popularity contest, nothing more. Sad but true. Just look at the best album nominations for the past few years... Does anybody know an actual respected award given to musicians? Please let me know if you do.

[@seal6565]

Award shows are a fucking meme. They can barely judge mainstream artists musical talents let alone pick up on amazing street level artists like Dev.

[@Obeymyswag01]

Trust me the Grammys is run by two old white men who aren't in touch with the music of today, or even good music. Shit they even have J Lopez singing a tribute to MoTown music. There are many artists who are slept on who will never be given a Grammy. That's just how music is. Like someone said it's a popularity contest, not even a matter of the quality of music of course there have been many artists who deserved the grammys they received.

[@seal6565]

SkraitUo The grammys is pretty rigid, what gets considered for it are textbook materials but it especially depends on the social status and age of the artist. I don’t expect artists like Devonte Hynes, Mac Demarco, King Krule, Yellow Days, Jakob Ogawa and many more to be popping up there anytime soon, awards are just based on what an artist has achieved so far and/or the popularity they have garnered, that’s how you get pure stinkers like Drake and Cardi B up there while artists like Joey Bada$$ and Noname are not even mentioned. The criteria for being considered for it are fucking dog shit and out of touch, it works especially hard against younger and more unorthodox artists. It doesn’t judge based on talent at all but purely on status, status and actual talent barely measures to the same amount, artists like Frank Ocean, Aretha Franklin deserves it 100% but there are so many under the radar artists who are left in the basement either because the ‘mainstream’ just doesn’t have the ears to appreciate sounds that are on the opposite end of their pallets or the criteria used for these awards are just flawed.

[@Obeymyswag01]

@@seal6565 Agreed! I feel like many people don't expect much from the Grammys anyways with how it's being ran these last couple of years.

[@racamorg]

Devonte Hynes is one of the most underrated musicians today

[@sydneyward3417]

K... Who else got emotional hearing the missy elliot spoken word?

[@xfitch3809]

Seriously

[@jsmn5059]

i thought it was just me

[@skatecrew090582]

The whole thing got me emotional

[@BrannonNaito]

I’m a 32 y/o Japanese dude and that had me emotional

[@gmanfromdibloc2479]

Something in me moved

[@andrevitalpardue5097]

Jewelry is so damn pristine.

[@PerocDisgusting]

i sweaar

[@aye_jonesfkamarvel_jones519]

Absolutely agree

[@mfuendofseptember]

That 1st song with the spoken word goes hard. I'm really gonna have to listen to more of their stuff

[@arctic_phoenix9936]

Highly recommend the album negro swan came out last year, it was amazing

[@marike1100]

The album version is amazing too, it's on the album called "Freetown Sounds". So good.

[@brendanheartsu8522]

G yes amazing opener

[@Infraredx]

Blood orange is just 1 guy

[@dogatemybrain]

Fr, gave me chills

[@santiagoluca8804]

"By Ourselves" 0:05 "Jewelry" 4:37 "Holy Will" 11:00 "Dagenham Dream" 16:13

[@sleazylife]

you're doing the lord's work, bless up

[@odetteapollo1327]

I don’t know who decides to do this, to take on this responsibility on these videos, but I appreciate it. You’re appreciated.

[@cycyvuvyvdx]

I think this might go down in Tiny Desk history as one of the best

[@beflygelt]

it will

[@nataliecatalan4148]

undoubtedly

[@aye_jonesfkamarvel_jones519]

Idk man...the Tyler, the Creator one was historical

[@hapaemorgan2362]

@@aye_jonesfkamarvel_jones519 tyler one is better good shout

[@ofthesol444]

Yes it’s up there with erykahs!

[@tkmclaren7381]

Ian Isiah really killed that, that breakdown on 'holy will' took me to church.

[@lwhite474]

Yes me too every time I listen to it

[@shaatris4596]

this type of music makes me love love and living

[@jakesj]

Jewelry is such an amazing song when that guitar starts weeping during the second half of the song you just go numb and your brain dissolves so good

[@hlokomani]

You know the music is powerful when they don't even need drums.

[@mesastreatexit]

omg i literally didn't even notice there was no drums until i read this comment

[@hukama6911]

I can't believe it, it's not butter

[@rhodesran]

I didn't notice the the lack of drums either-kinda liberating!!

[@yunghdeity]

blond

[@AngelAustin]

...when you remember the piano is actually a percussion instrument.

[@emmanuelbrown9728]

"A woman who learnt how to dance until she felt pretty"

[@adjoabaidoo6545]

Hoover Sports the name of the poet is Ashlee Haze, she’s amazing

[@emmanuelbrown9728]

@@adjoabaidoo6545 very incredible You sound like you write.Do You?

[@brohow617]

Hoover Sports I cried

[@kaunisrumilus]

That would make a dope record name🤣🤣

[@avril14thlove]

JEWELRY I have no words. What an unspeakably beautiful piece of art.

[@mikequintanilla3013]

When she said "Someone who looks like THEM" I literally felt that

[@tamia707]

Ian Isiah your voice is so godlike

[@Bishcona]

Facts first time I heard him on Holy will I was shook like who is this man

[@kaunisrumilus]

Saw this live last weekend. Was groundbreaking!

[@ksanchez5030]

Tamia Nathan I always thought it was a woman hitting those notes then I saw him live and it was astonishing he has such a wonderful voice

[@beatsbykana]

singing with grills is just impressive

[@Prezzihoe]

Kana Beats bro seriously

[@ShadowindLUKE]

the line "Then my teacher told me that this, made her sad Had to act just like the others to get around" always breaks my heart. Imagine having someone who likes you just as you are and having to hide that just for your own safety. Such a beautiful/ melancholy song. It makes me nostalgic at the same time.

[@benjadamon]

Easily one of Dev’s best songs to date. Such powerful writing.

[@DirtyDaveBeatz]

probably my most favorite song by dev. hits so close to home for me.

[@craigmongiovi516]

That Sax during Jewelry gives me the shivers.

[@CharmCityMediaMD]

Jewelry is one of my favorite songs ever. And I’ve heard it live in concert and hearing it in this format... there’s something just so intimate about it. It hits different semi stripped down like this!

[@Mark.mp3]

Wish they performed Charcoal Baby, but other than that LOVE BLOOD ORANGE!

[@ggthewhale]

Saint too

[@rogerkamugisha4474]

For real man

[@rogerkamugisha4474]

For real man

[@laquintinbelser8342]

The whole album is a classic in the making

[@alanoflynn5614]

The gorgeous chord progression from the opening song is lifted from Charles Mingus "myself when I am real". Dev gave the credit in an interview. Beautiful interpretation of it and made it his own. He's a true artist.

[@Bati_]

And it’s an improv by Mingus

[@flopulite9967]

devonte's music feels like it's hitting notes between two notes

[@delealli9965]

fire spoken word in the first track

[@hjerr201]

I’m SUPER HIGH RIGHT NOW AND DAGPHAM DREAM IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG OMG 🤯🔥

[@BATSUUMobi]

I'm so glad to know that I'm naht the only one😭😭

[@moosesnWoop]

Even when you down just chilling

[@DeVaughnTaylor]

Loved the performance for the most part, took Ian a sec to get warmed up (or fighting a sore throat, I saw the tea). But this is might be the best Dev's singing has been live and I wanted him to take the lead a bit more. I know he's kinda becoming more of a producer/composer with bringing in guest vocals and such, but I would have loved for him too show out a bit. He's almost too humble haha

[@brettdevlin3441]

I love Dev’s vocals!! He has greatly improved over the years

[@z3notv]

Jewelry gave me chills and made me tear up. Absolutely incredible.

[@thesmellycatjazz]

Jewelry is one of my favorite songs of late. After hearing it in Insecure I had to find more. This was a nice surprise

[@Mairshappiness]

As a big gal, I felt those words through and through. Thank you for representing all of us.. even those of us not looked at like human beings because we like to eat out of enjoyment and not only nourishment. Finding self love is hard for us, but with outstanding representation like this, how could we not think it might be okay to be me. Blood orange is now on the list of my music. OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS!

[@miguelacosta5446]

you're a doll

[@Brovagoody]

He’s a top 5 artist of our generation straight up.

[@nunaoooo]

Man, every time I hear that monologue I get goosebumps, really powerful. Seeing live like this is even better.

[@MarcusJackson007]

My man in the pigtails has a story. I must know.

[@katrina639]

he sure does, search for his interview with kerwin frost

[@zekec6088]

I think a lot about how Dev was bullied badly as a kid and has gone on to with practically every major pop and r&b artist . Nontoxic, proudly black masculinity for the win.

[@grimpapi5274]

the synths for dagenham dream get me everytime bruh the talent jumped out

[@cleosalley8269]

The fact he's playing a bass clarinet🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿😭😭😭😭😭

[@ish__tar__7363]

Would have loved to hear "Orlando"

[@pineapple3037]

Molly Cook : fav track

[@Garffy98]

wonderful. Ian and Eva are perfect. I had been hoping for this, "Negro Swan" was my favorite album of 2018, and honestly I think it was the best album Dev has ever made.

[@lakeithia7]

Wasn’t expecting Blood Orange 😳. Also, S/O to Ashlee Haze! I saw her in person 3 years ago, and she helped me with resources to start performing spoken word in SEATTLE!

[@bbcocallaghan]

the musicians and BG vocals on all these sessions are just so good

[@TheHollywoodHaterTM]

Can't wait to see them in less than 2 weeks in Miami. Blood Orange followed by Erykah Badu followed by A$AP Rocky on the same stage!

[@lihlemkhonza4537]

That's mad cool. Enjoy!

[@TheHollywoodHaterTM]

@@lihlemkhonza4537 III Points Music Festival is INSANELY stacked this year.

[@purple814deedee]

Was there and wow. Blood orange and erykah made my entire life

[@TheHollywoodHaterTM]

@Rasheen Gadson Erykah is my favorite artist of all-time, but Blood Orange DID steal the show! They were great!

[@Mancub2b]

jelly

[@lorib520]

My heart chakra is wide open!! 💜 Thank youuu this touches my heart and soul. I vibed our for half a day with this on repeat and cried. I have made this part of my morning ritual. 🙏🏻

[@craigdavidson4845]

Those guitar chords in "Jewelry" are captivating. The opening lyrics are powerful. "Nigga I'm feelin' ma'self" is my new anthem!

[@cebbub]

I'm not religious but even I can see Ian Isiah is a child of God.

[@juanlopezboi]

Set List : 0:15 By Ourselves 4:42 Jewelry 11:00 Holy Will 16:20 Dagenham Dream

[@armanamini8408]

This man came straight out of heaven ... The soul and the spirit that he puts in his music is just unbelievably beautiful

[@RemeziMusic]

I don't like that the recorded versions are different than this here, cause this is truly heavenly with the piano and live vocals and stuff.

[@user-zl1vh9oo1l]

CAN'T WAIT FOR PHONY PPL'S PERFORMANCE

[@Delta19G]

Bob Ross rip now he's a real powerful painter

[@tylermack44]

Ohhhhh shhhiiiieeeee

[@pixussb7524]

Oh my god Holy Will is on a whole another level of performance

[@hectorthealchemist]

I see Blood Orange, I click, I like, I add to all my playlists. This jack of all trades legend never disappoints!!!

[@thisisjames69]

My miserable day turn into good vibes after watching this one. Thanks.

[@atpdru]

Felt every bit of emotion, flawless

[@NayasNook]

this brought tears to my eyes

[@Jxi396]

Anyone listening in 2024?

[@disbdakilla5320]

No one comes close in my book. Immaculate artist

[@24POWERS]

Dev is more than music Idk if it’s his art themes that make him timeless but I fell in love with his lyrics, then the sound, then him and his look. If that’s not true love idek.

[@angeladecarlo1455]

One of the few artists that really does not sound any differrent from the studio version. Love it

[@holtgreene]

Oh, my. I've been aware of Devonté's virtuosity for a while, now. I just realized how much we have to look forward to.

[@internationalkleinblue1196]

the chills this whole tiny desk gives me. makes me cry and everything. my favorite of all time. much love to everyone involved. much love and appreciation to everyone involved. thank you, dev. thank you, thank you !!!!!!!!

[@Wetcarl]

I like how he doesn't introduce himself or the band name when introducing the others. He seems very humble and lets the music speak for itself. They all "killed it!" :D

[@marcoscorvalan9772]

everytime i think about what dev has done with music i get chills and these crazy feels, he inspires me so much, ily dev

[@christopherpavlov5273]

Jewelry is one of the best songs ever performed on Tiny Desk.

[@amayraniguerrero8755]

Ummm who are the 6 heathens who disliked this.... can we speak please because I think you were listening to something I wasn’t because this was beautiful

[@brotherpabl0]

Watching this in the library while pretending to read a book! ✋🏾

[@jeff7764]

Brother PABLO 😂😂😂😂

[@ElChitarrino]

slightly off-topic, but this comment reminds me of this: imgur.com/gallery/I2vzy

[@brotherpabl0]

Christian Rommel lmaoooo! It be like that sometimes 😭 but these days Im tricking my professor 😂

[@laurenlight5199]

Brother PABLO lol

[@handsomest1]

Brother PABLO can’t trick professor Xavier

[@uphillbackwards]

WE NEED THAT KID CUDI TINY DESK CONCERT HMMMM!!!

[@BrisaniAshley]

choose vicely YOOO FRRR

[@beflygelt]

I need one of him just humming and dancing like he did on stage with MGMT

[@MJlives4music]

Didn’t know my soul needed this. Thank you NPR 😬🙏🏾

[@dahalofreeek]

I was so pleasantly surprised at the Mingus piano quote at the start of this. The way he's written a vocal melody over it works beautifully.

[@melaniefayemusic]

Oh wow! (I haven't watched the video yet) Edit: Okay I watched the whole thing it was outstanding

[@---mh7dk]

Outstanding is an understatement. Loved your new single Eternally 12 btw

[@stillhaze]

big yup

[@TKanal3]

Melanie Faye you know you’re at the place to be when you see melanie faye in the comments

[@احمدسعيد-ت4د]

💞

[@fallinyourways]

her spoken word has given me goosebumps

[@ELsplitterz]

Epic! Whatever that clarinet / saxophone looking thing is, it sounds smooth as double cream brie. Edit : just read the description. Bass clarinet is now my new fave woodwind

[@felixdeckers8863]

Check out Stravinsky then

[@ELsplitterz]

@@felixdeckers8863 I definitely will!

[@EricMLopez]

@@ELsplitterz Also Eric Dolphy!

[@BIGGboyee515]

its in many of your favorite disney songs! sounds like the bottom of the ocean...

[@hellodude1021]

Honestly looks more like a Soprano saxophone than a bass clarinet

[@mwarzeck]

Blood Orange is so amazing live. Saw them September 2016 in Chi and had such a great time.

[@hlokomani]

MIX AND MASTER ENGINEERS!! AMAZING GUYS!!😍

[@fleshandglory]

i loved the sax w the keyboard so much

[@Thataussiebattler]

So down to earth what a wonderful performance.

[@Jay_picassa]

I’m speechless. This performance touched my soul in ways I can’t describe. Blood Orange does it again.

[@renangarcia6176]

this is was the first thing i watched/listen today i feel blessed i feel im ready for everything

[@Royalrugrat]

Best tiny desk concert ever. Period.

[@kebramanning]

In my room, crying and singing along to Dagenham Dream. They did so well on this whole set! Love you DevHynes

[@aleigh9320]

If you ever have the chance to see them live go! They will change your life. Best show I have ever been to hands down.

[@insertyourquarters]

I internally screamed seeing "Blood Orange" being on Tiny Desk! ❤ Blessings!!!

[@honeyfreud8352]

same!

[@shaylamusic1]

The first performance had me misty eyed. You all are a Beautiful Story

[@thoughtwarrior13]

I need Tei Shi in this😭 but well done Blood Orange🧡

[@dylankriegman9187]

This music is so beautiful, this is easily one of the best Tiny Desk Concerts

[@atwothouxan]

can't wait to hear dagenham dream live on the IGOR tour (:

[@martinbe5111]

Those synths chords in jewelry will never stop giving me goosebumps

[@spartarheel]

That spoken word piece was that thing I didn't know I needed.

[@shaatris4596]

every second is so beautiful.

[@allazulu5495]

Holy Will is an everyday must hear Edit: Back in 2024 still so good❤❤❤

[@earlube.]

Dev is so talented i swear his music just transports the soul

[@jay-qk8dw]

TAHNK YOU IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR YEARS THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@c0gimyun]

incredible artistry. hoping he gets the recognition he deserves some day

[@Meami_ami]

Dev approves

[@AlexLopez-bx1nl]

meamda pandaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@larissa8942]

We need an updated video bc I love dev hynes so much!!

[@MA-nb2pr]

If Frank Ocean and Gambino adopted a child and Prince reluctantly said yes to being The Godfather it would be Dev

[@bittersweet4367]

I did hear a lil Prince style

[@jerommaat7789]

Nah man Dev is totally in a league of his own. He's harnessing some true power these days. Growing stronger with every album. Soon our ears will not be able to fathom his gorgeous melodies. A true force of nature.

[@AnandaLG]

love this comment but Jerom is right lmao

[@patrickmiller5385]

haha reluctantly

[@jeremygold933]

What?

[@chloesaysGO]

Ashlee Haze begins her poetry, everything else in my life stops, and I must watch.

[@DrizzyDrakeII]

Ian with the vocals!!! Holy Will made my eyes tear up lol

[@ShinMike]

Bro.. this performance literally convinced me of going to a festival in another city just watch Dev. Loved it!!

[@carlitosignacio5679]

I heard that high note on holy will on the studio version and I see why he was drinking some tea. That squeak note is hard af.

[@ermshkn]

I’m from Ukraine, but i hope one time I will see and hear you guys by my eyes and ears. Love!

[@DanielaAndrade]

wow