Erykah Badu: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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[@jeromejerome3086]

Q¹@jeromejerome540:nuh wat about dat last balloon 🤣🤣🤣 💣💥💥Only thang im worried about is grtn this job getn cigarettes and sumthing to sip on

[@OMGitsAthina]

Tiny Desk is our era's MTV Unplugged

[@IamJoshuaElijahReese]

Faaaaacts.

[@yvngrizzy1111]

ion know why this made me feel good

[@demonet2928]

Actual factual

[@andrea-ns6vq]

oh absolutely

[@HearingCrystalClear]

Facts! Who are you, brilliant soul? We honor you sis.

[@ghostbit2108]

No matter how cool you are. You will never be as cool as Erykah Badu. Mic drop.

[@Elle-uj7wn]

I could live with that.....haha. She's too good!!

[@AlisonWild]

I can aspire. She's the One.

[@ghostbit2108]

@@AlisonWild Nothing wrong with that. Bless.

[@sweettrippy]

i was about to like but its at 420 noone else better like

[@oak360]

True

[@raymondsanders1143]

The only thing I don’t like about Erykah Badu is the fact that her songs eventually ends.

[@feliciasmith1910]

BEST COMMENT EVER!!!! 100% agree with you the ending hurts

[@tonygajate5780]

heard that Raymond, have a good one

[@vinniequakennedy222]

Yesssss

[@mitmo03]

Totally agress

[@cameo6796]

you have me afraid for a minute with the " only thing I don't like about Erykah" but you saved the day with the ending

[@oluwadaraakinbola1194]

"Silly me I thought your love was true, changed my name to silly E. Baduuu" I LOVE HER

[@NP.TRU.09]

It just played that part

[@socal2909]

She's great, but when she speaks politics, I hate her guts. The bytch is crazy at but talented. Libtards are idiots

[@kyo04687]

8:34 for anyone wondering

[@KennySanzYT]

BARS

[@benmay138]

two of the best lines in modern music

[@LanaDelGuey]

Can someone please cast Erykah Badu as Mother Nature already?!?!

[@toddm6049]

ha! this made me think about her performance in the upcoming "what men want."

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

CAST her as Mother Nature? She’s held that position since like 2005.

[@matusharky]

looks awesome :D

[@LanaDelGuey]

Todd M Damn sis! Thank you for the heads up! Im totally gonna watch that movie!

[@tikab7051]

It wouldn’t be fair cause she is Mother Nature 😍😍😍

[@j2daps]

Her runs are like no other. She sings like she’s not even trying

[@LacklusterOfficial]

i keep coming back to this performance. she sounds so effortless. amazing stuff.

[@ORIGINALTHUNDERDUDE]

nah, monica got the best runs. no disrespect to erykah.😁

[@minisun7410]

I love that Erykah Badu only sounds like Erykah Badu.

[@cupidsiza]

Right!

[@kingkelly3794]

No in lady sing the blues them records sound like Badu

[@FlyRoni]

And Billie Holiday...

[@vroomik]

that's the marking of true artist...

[@teejordan5699]

BILLIE HOLLIDAY, LISTEN TO HER SING GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE, GOD BLESS THE CHILD THAT'S GOT IT'S OWN, AIN'T NOBODY'S BUSINESS IF I DO. SEE DIANE ROSS STAR IN 1978 MOVIE DEPICTING BILLIE'S LIFE----LADY SING'S THE BLUES. EXCELLENT MOVIE......MERRY CHRISTMAS 2018 TO ALL.

[@muhalaakamau8224]

Anybody still here in 2024? This is one tiny desk I keep coming back to again and again...I don't feel like her albums showcase her vocals quite like this concert...love it! 💃🏾

[@amelief19]

In need of a boost this week, came back here for an audio hug 🔥

[@ProdTheDragon]

Here & amazed.

[@eduardomoralesloya]

Yea baby

[@crystaliss]

She's like a beautiful, jazz fairy. Her music is magical.

[@RaychealWinters]

I was trying to describe her to my sister the other day (she’s had not previously been graced with the pleasure of knowing Erykahs music) and I ended up going with “the fairy goddess queen of jazz” and I don’t regret it

[@lilnetti9242]

Literally our generations Billy Holiday with a perfect blend of Chaka Khan.

[@Mr.Monta77]

Not really.

[@myajanette]

Why is this the most accurate description of Erykah Badu?😭

[@aliyahholloway422]

Well put lol

[@babyleafsaladd5322]

she reminds me a of a forest enchantress/fairy who lives in a beautiful hut filled with sparkling bottles of potions and dried herbs.

[@illitrait]

...a *good* forest witch-fairy, though.

[@glamslamr]

Facts.

[@annettekamau2590]

@@illitrait They usually are divinely good.

[@Kalik8000]

AND dried herbs 😍🍀 I love that 🤗

[@daughterofthesun3531]

She was that in blues 2000 but without the fairy part and beautiful hut 🌝

[@JML1987]

She lookin like a some mysterious lady you find playing an RPG and she's about to send you on some long quest for some exotic weapon to save the realm.

[@co5miccharli356]

She actually is the one at the end of that RPG mission, that hands you the weapon to save ALL the realms.

[@adamgetz]

What!? Those bangles tho

[@grittykitty50]

SHE is the weapon

[@sasori8555]

Shes a pisces ☺ all pisces can be very mysterious

[@FeelingFitFabFun]

Lol!!

[@georgeanthonypratt7918]

I come back to this performance often. Erykah is literally an embodied corpus of aesthetic knowledge and black music: funk, jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, etc (all of which emanate from the same form of sacred expression). The categories of creative, cultural worker, theorist, vocalist/musician, and storyteller converge at her art. She knows no bounds. Blessed be Queen Badu.

[@amyh.b.khalil8519]

She my sister. In heart soul and music. Been to her performances. I'm the white bean . I DONT SEE SKIN COLOR.

[@myc.o.484]

Has anyone realized that in Green Eyes, Erykah wonderfully flows through the stages of grief?

[@selalewis9189]

Yea, anyone who has ever heard it would say that.

[@sherine202]

I played this for months when my ex and I broke up in college

[@araweelospirit4180]

I want you is a fabulous companion piece for green eyes

[@jamie9726]

@@selalewis9189 😂

[@jamesdixon2338]

This is a coping mechanism for me...Ms. Badu has provided this gift.

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

I have been watching this at least once a day since August 22, 2018. May everyone reading this be blessed with good health, wealth, and happiness.

[@HUSTL3BUNNI]

Same to u luv and thank u💛

[@nmleptznm4790]

I receive that. And the same to you

[@JessicaRuiz323]

Right back atcha!

[@GreenUptowner]

To you as well!

[@supremesorcerer4670]

Thanks; may you too & stay blessed

[@edugarciamartinez626]

Green eyes sounds better and has more feeling than the recorded version. Amazing

[@yahneyoung5505]

Doesn't it?👌🎶🎵🎤👂

[@alikaan5968]

Most of her songs are like that. Her live performances are one of the best I have seen. For simple example go watch her performance on chappelle show

[@yahneyoung5505]

@@alikaan5968 I Saw That!!She did "Sugar Free" with "Back In The Day"👌

[@lexxx9695]

@@alikaan5968 i went to see been a trance ever since 💯

[@m.waymire]

Reminds me of a Billy Holiday song

[@rceeezy]

We had a great time playing this set!

[@akeemwoods5322]

✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@tavaredixon7874]

Mini jazz concert 👏🏿

[@kristrinity9429]

You were brilliant bro. Fantastic work. Hope to see yall live soon

[@salvie777]

you all tapped into the same energy- this is more than just musical harmony

[@movimentodoscacos]

bro come to Brazil!!!!!

[@loveablearies]

Somebody needs a raise at npr

[@dontealmighty9517]

Definitely ‼️

[@girlmusician24]

loveable Aries amen to that.

[@franciscobello1519]

So donate to your local public radio station sucka! Hahaha

[@LetsBeClear87]

EVERYBODY needs a raise at npr lol they’re the best

[@YveRich]

FACTS

[@netiii]

Honestly feel like I should’ve paid good money to see this...

[@cushanmanson9813]

Me too I feel u on that one

[@hyasmine7336]

Same. Feel like I'm at an exclusive concert in a rooftop lounge on a beautiful summer night staring at the stars.

[@augost1]

Accurate!

[@josemoya8]

I’m glad that I’m not the only one that felt like this so what I did was that I google some of the charities that she supports and I donated to them what I thought I would’ve paid

[@Missmmmmmmmmmm]

i felt you

[@danieldominguez4241]

You never knew what a friendship was. Never knew how to really love.

[@igisingorsomething]

"My name is Erykah Badu- also known as she- ill, also known as fatbellybella, also known as Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the unburnt queen of the Andals and first men, the breaker of chains, mother of dragons, and the true heir to the iron throne.." 😭

[@dianawinda4061]

i love it

[@angielopez8016]

If only you knew the meaning

[@rachelb1874]

game of thrones reference

[@dontworryaboutit6649]

She -ill

[@sda1225]

Badu-Khaleesi 👑😊

[@MsBlack-ks6wx]

This song Green Eyes is what each stage of heartache feels like

[@tco6390]

Indeed!!

[@Ifelovv]

you just said something very important!!!

[@vegbird1]

100% This song helped me through my very first breakup. Listened to it for months and months on end. I still like to have a great sob every now and then when I hear it...

[@MsBlack-ks6wx]

@@vegbird1 Yup, this song turned up, some candles, the house to yourself is absolutely cathartic.

[@MsShati21]

my favorite song by Badu.

[@martinleblet]

commenting with my foot because my hands are applauding

[@rebuffmcluff81]

martin leblet - I like your style .. this made me chuckle..

[@kt42071]

😂✔️

[@LatiMatjeni]

Hihihi 😂 you're funny

[@qwmaverick50]

U sir are talented

[@brandyspain7125]

😂😂😂😂

[@getinvolved2058]

The choice to perform GREEN EYES is a HUGE GIFT. This song is so DOPE. Many Tkx.

[@ChynaOthaYT]

The best one ever

[@pinkobreftempsla]

agreed. Green Eyes is one of my favorite tracks of her catalogue.

[@adrienneb9358]

Green eyes is like a trip through black musical styles plus a love song plus Erykah being her. It’s ❤❤❤

[@prettyawesomejm]

I’ve seen Erykah Badu live more than a few times. Her voice is clearer and stronger than it was 20 years ago. She really is a fairy godmother unicorn ethereal majestic fairy goddess.

[@its_m333]

Yesss

[@NOHSAL]

Yesssssss! 💐

[@JBurney]

How are her shows? Is each one pretty much the same as the one before it? Or do they change it up a good bit?

[@jayel7570]

@@JBurney Shes become infamous for coming on late, her band is dope and vamps so well you dont notice, her dancers are A++, her voice is powerful. Her sound and interests have switched up so much that you never get the same show twice.

[@JBurney]

@@jayel7570 thats good to hear. I had a chance to see Maxwell this fall but didnt go, but everything i saw online about the tour made it look like more or less a nostalgia act. But if badu comes to town im going.

[@MoiraRussell]

she goes from breathing to speaking to singing like it's all the same, so gorgeous

[@tiasmith5728]

Cause it is

[@sORrYiMLaTe_wHAtdiDiMisS]

Moira Russell Ain't it though!! Awesome.

[@deutaj8586]

🤔😂🤣

[@Noemyskillz]

Moira Russell right

[@YveRich]

Beautifully said ❤️

[@famousx]

When she said “hey mom” and smiled. So sweet 🥺

[@bridgetmunoz4646]

I know right. I’m reminiscing the passing of my Mom this day 6 yrs ago. “Hey Mom”❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jillnolan8686]

"Green Eyes" still hits hard after all these years. For all of us that have loved and lost. This was beautiful.

[@k.johnson2722]

npr should be winning all kinds of awards for these concert series

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Amen!

[@dethotgirl2]

Truths!!!!

[@baldheadfresh]

Facts

[@Grahh777]

Word

[@abbylanham1064]

She ain't a person, she's a presence 👏👏👏

[@igocamilo6203]

bom dia

[@mendia9341]

I been xcited since she started the aka play n namin the crew ☆☆☺

[@kennygwalk5328]

An actual Goddess

[@logchopproductions3421]

you're not a person , you're a bot

[@abbylanham1064]

@@logchopproductions3421 no,I'm a person 🤷‍♀️

[@lanettecavins]

Look at all those beautiful black men of different shades and ages playing those instruments.

[@mathathawahyasharalah]

lanette cavins God has gifted us as a people. . The Creators & Innovators of Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Neo Soul, Blues, Disco, House & etc . . Through centuries of oppression it has bred soul and essence together as black men & women . . When ever i see black people singing soul music i know that it is our spiritual divinity gifted by the most high in sonic form for the world to be influenced by

[@djfashow]

I'm a need a million likes for this comment ^^^ "spiritual divinity gifted by the most high in sonic form"

[@ShayeReese]

And they are have beautiful smiles!!! Great energy!!

[@NPGLAMB]

I love that 💞

[@Thexdmattx]

Hurr durr lets make everything about race.....

[@kalyns7198]

Erykah Badu is the most gorgeous woman on earth, and I hope she’s living her very best life.

[@macarim1748]

I'm deeply concerned for the people who disliked this

[@paulobastos1774]

Who Erykah Badu?... a bit banal in need of a dyslexic show off (that's why the outfit is "ethnic" Cindy Lauper)... but nothing really new here. Terrible dejá vu over and over.

[@erictim9052]

@@paulobastos1774 lol what?

[@exlipse_lxve]

fr, they need evaluation.

[@luiscuesta0719]

@@paulobastos1774 were your trying to sound smart there bud 😕

[@SweetPappyJones]

If there is a person that can’t get down with this, I sincerely question their humanity.

[@thab9929]

It's impressing how she barely opens her mouth and her voice simply takes all the space around, this woman sing as beautiful and as soft as a bird

[@aysitumari1064]

💜💙💜💙💜💙😊🤗😁

[@BryanTheeStallion]

Factz

[@audiovisualproof5407]

Erykah Badu is one of those once in a lifetime talents that will long be remembered and never forgotten.

[@alexandriahaynes1695]

Audio Visual Proof shes upthere with michael for me

[@93yes]

N E V E R R R

[@bensfranklin5933]

Nina simon

[@93yes]

@@bensfranklin5933 ima check nina out

[@xLukeJx]

But criminally underrated in the modern age

[@Deefinewhine]

She’s a good witch. Her energy is amazing

[@jadelove8234]

Facts

[@jalabaylaa7989]

mhm yup this one right here

[@lah6254]

No such thing is a good witch. Jesus is the way. Christ

[@abhisahni7880]

@@lah6254 lol shut up

[@lah6254]

. lol backatcha

[@KatGlo]

Green Eyes is a masterpiece. It has So many layers and takes you through so many emotions. It will never get old.

[@linguisticanthropology8422]

yes, a masterpiece Kat

[@matufeliciano8273]

It's evil and that's not a happy life. especially if you sold out and drink Adrenochrome. Layers of BS, it's all to capture your mind and leave you in a state of helplessness. they love to see you suffer. Satanic lover's/ How is it you don't know this?

[@KatGlo]

Matu Feliciano get some help.

[@latashadavis5440]

@@matufeliciano8273 what????

[@PrinceIndra9000ngz]

Matu Feliciano you’re on the wrong video buddy

[@countryboyred]

I literally could listen to Erykah Badu for hours. Her voice and personality are so captivating. She is a truly special artist. Once in a lifetime.

[@majekgyrl348]

I love her

[@receptieletoile7595]

I think many people take at least 1 hour when they listen to Erykah Badu. One song and then you want some more.

[@ivatorres]

Is an spiritual thing

[@RaychealWinters]

She’s the most beautiful person inside and out

[@Fe302011]

Omg me too❤️❤️

[@tinarjackson9844]

Pure vocalist! No one can ever copy her style! I just love her!

[@shanthemusickid]

my soul is growing

[@jakoby757]

shanthemusickid 🖤

[@mrfunky1768]

Mine just opened and sparkled as it did.......and coasting

[@tuna-2779]

fuck you on about

[@tsmiles27]

Yassss

[@jakoby757]

tuna - "if you know you know" type of thing

[@tonysizemore689]

Erykah doesn't get the credit she deserves for creating the Neo Soul genre, she kicked the door in for so many artists like India Arie, Jill Scott & Algebra and so many more.

[@dekariussmall6832]

She def didn't create Neo Soul. I'd argue that artists like D'Angelo, Maxwell paved the way for Erykah to do her thing. She actually rapped before she went full singer.

[@Rachy007]

@@dekariussmall6832 She did & continues to make a huge mainstream impact for GREAT soul music that doesn't get nearly enough radio play.

[@dekariussmall6832]

Rachelle Margaret Turple but D’Angelo released his first album two years before her. Brown Sugar is DEF neo-soul. That’s not saying that Erykah isn’t a greater influence...

[@Rachy007]

@@dekariussmall6832 Erykah just got that "thing" about her that stands out from everyone else and she's *never* fallen off...

[@demondburgess7514]

By way of Roy Ayers and Michele Ndegochello... 💯

[@camilled3443]

She’s not of this world. That’s why she is so captivating

[@garyaugustus1009]

Yeah, demonic...

[@camilled3443]

Gary Augustus The brainwashed will continue to spew their master’s truth and lies.

[@yoyo-kl9dt]

@@garyaugustus1009 hey is it true ?

[@TheCloudPeeple]

Str8 👽... 😍😍😍

[@bella7687]

I agree. She’s otherworldly.

[@Reneg8d_Ren]

The fact that I'm 38 years old and today 2-14-2023 is my first time ever hearing this song really has me in my feelings! The horns got me! The piano got me! Her vocals got me! The story got me! I'm so glad I finally gave this tiny desk a listen. My favorite by far!

[@rainypuddz]

Which song?

[@Reneg8d_Ren]

@@rainypuddz Green Eyes

[@rainypuddz]

@@Reneg8d_Ren better late than never 😉

[@BrianHamilton-pm8by]

Well next year on the same day gotta come back and listen again

[@kimlatondress2668]

She is everything! Get her discography a listen! I love buying her stuff

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

This version of green eyes honestly makes me cry.... Its so beautiful.

[@coilytextured9374]

none of your business that version is on her Mama’s Gun album.😊

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

@@coilytextured9374 im aware it just sounds so beautiful more so live.

[@chozen_juan]

The trumpet player plays the trumpet even when he's not playing the trumpet. ;)

[@acaldwe1174]

none of your business my 1st time hearing it. I thought I wasn't going to like it. Wrong! Wrong! (In my Charlie Murphy) voice. Been on repeat.

[@nca4794]

"But I'm your FRIENNDDDDD"

[@danr2652]

Queen Badu doesn'tt age physically and neither does her voice or talent.

[@matteatane]

rimshot 1:25 green eyes movement 1 (denial) 3:13 movement 2 (acceptance) 5:28 movement 3 (the relapse) 9:31

[@willarroz6703]

Just discovered the difference of the "movements" 😂

[@matteatane]

@@willarroz6703 yes! if you buy physical copies of mama’s gun, the lyric booklet will show the three different movements🤲

[@WhiteBird338]

omg what are those three different movements?🧐

[@chaytonmullinax1783]

🙏🙏thank you currently on the journey of discovering more music

[@fricktiba8288]

​@@matteatane Does it say more about the different movements? I'm doing an English essay on green eyes, but its quite hard finding anything about the movements so could really any some help !💐💐

[@yes-cr4ql]

Just left her concert, shes even more pretty irl and her voiceee omgg its out of this world i love herrr.

[@PowerOfSoulx3]

I use to go to a hair stylist in a really rural area of Japan, and my stylist only played Erykah Badu.... loved going there

[@busisiwemthembu3384]

How were your hairstyles?😊

[@joshhernandez6068]

Answer the question please

[@Lostcause1974]

"Silly me. I thought your love was true. Change my name to silly e badu." Love this lyric!

[@treemarie3080]

Before I heal it's gonna be a while... I know it's gonna be a while chile... dumdeeee dumdeedeeedeeeeee 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@BettyblacksS]

Me too

[@leahyates5759]

Right when I read this comment she sang that

[@TheMonalisa804]

Bruh! Smh...🖤 *8:17**-**8:48*

[@2552644]

me too 😂

[@maguffle]

When "Green Eyes" came out, I was in high school and didn't have the maturity to really get it. But now that I'm older, I realize just how amazing that song really is.

[@ShesRYRY]

Explain

[@maguffle]

@@ShesRYRY Green Eyes is flowing opus of emotional, musical storytelling. When I was in high school, my attention span for music was around 5 minutes and I wasn't a big fan of non-repetitive ballads. Back then I felt slow songs were only good for slow dancing at school dances. I didn't have the emotional maturity to appreciate what Erykah was doing. But now I'm older and have experienced more...and I can appreciate the brilliance of this song

[@deandrajohnson-barrett1364]

@@ShesRYRY lol I'm still confused but thank you.. its not your fault its me lol.. I just love Erykah I don't get everything she does..

[@bl757]

@@deandrajohnson-barrett1364 I kind of feel like green eyes is the story of being jealous told from three different perspectives

[@joaquinillo_]

@@maguffle 5 minute attention span? No need to flex like that...

[@pkattgalorejc]

The fact one song was long enough for the whole show is ICONIC

[@amaure216]

I'm absolutely responsible for approximately 100k of the views and I don't apologize for my behavior. This performance of "Green Eyes" is of the caliber that only Erykah can deliver. And that black FLUTE! I will forever Stan.

[@jada2288]

i’ve never related to a comment so much.

[@lucyk8935]

Same!! I'm desperate to know what make that flute is 🖤

[@exlipse_lxve]

yes ✨✨

[@mikedeveau7075]

One of the most important comments on KZbin. This Green Eyes is incredible.

[@Ingrid85_]

I don't wanna ruin the 555 likes your comment got, so here is a like for your comment and thoughts on this one 😊🙏😊

[@SpraggieEdits]

Erykah Badu’s voice is so timeless...

[@hoc1992]

SpraggieEdits YES

[@jamecalozano-lott2538]

20+ years and E. Badu still sounds exactly like her first album. Much love and respect to this queen!!

[@jamaljohnson7102]

😢❤

[@TLPhiily]

Green Eyes will forever be the true testament of Love, Loss, Acceptance, Denial, & Pain all wrapped up in a 10 minute song. There will be no other true essential neo soul song. ❤

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

Erykah is Mystery personified

[@DoubleDrastik]

😉

[@nohatenohypenohatenohype9779]

Yes , you nailed it !

[@lazylion420]

she's definitely ignorance personified... ask her how she feels about R Kelly or Bill Cosby lol

[@indrinita]

@@lazylion420 exactly, isn't she a hertep?

[@planetzoot7410]

@@lazylion420 enlighten me I don’t have her number

[@dawng5890]

The lyrics to Green Eyes are genius and so raw...a true rollercoaster of emotions. It was so beautifully written and relatable.

[@danavixen6274]

What a genuinely profound description. The rollercoaster ride of emotions when I endure heartache is summed up in this beautiful piece. 💔🎢😔❤️🙏🏾

[@dennamorgan2119]

Each musical movement represents a stage of denial/bartering/acceptance/moving on in a healthy way. Lyrically and musically, the whole song shows the stages of grief of mourning a relationship that is done but you can't bear to let go of. It's brilliant.

[@nikkia5399]

This song is amazing- it is so intricate, delicate, difficult yet exquisite- love it doesn’t do it justice.❤❤❤

[@jae-keirajemane1825]

real

[@aharper12]

Facts and the stamina to perform it the way she does is just epic!!!

[@nrl3000]

This album came out 20 years ago but still sounds so innovative. Classic E. Badu

[@mysteriousfun4759]

She really does feature a signature jazzy tone and notes are hitting the sweet spot every time. Her band also is slaying with this good earthbound beatnic smoothness.

[@NVTIVE247]

Badu blessed the set.. Can we get a Jill Scott, D’angelo, or Angie Stone.. ??

[@Bishcona]

If D'Angelo comes I'ma nut.

[@saviicarey]

Yesssss omg D’Angelo 💜😫

[@kofiperry19]

d'angelo would blow my mind

[@parkerlion156]

Jilly from Philly. Agreed.

[@madisonmoore1764]

Yes yes yes 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@tammybabich]

Anyone else out there lost count of how many times theyve rewatched this?

[@iankamuri9090]

I literally can't count how many times😂😂

[@gvilleboy352]

I'm on my 10th rewatch, lol

[@AshleySJones887]

Too many times 😩😩😩

[@slksol]

Every time I play the album version I replay this one after. It's so rich.

[@alwaysv]

cheaper than therapy, as much as you can stand. that is why i am here, again.

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

I love when an artist sounds in person how they do on cd. Nothing like the real unfiltered thing

[@niyahnova]

FREE WILL DEFENDER she sounds better in person then on the cd 😍

[@carmelcapricorn7701]

Yes, live and unfiltered.🎹🎻🎼

[@kelvin88keyes]

@@niyahnova Co-Sign! She's f'n dope live!

[@titilayothegreat]

Me too

[@thegenius5264]

Tell me about it me too.

[@Tryme3fiftyseven]

This performance got me through a rough time in my life in 2023. I was evicted, homeless. Listening to this everyday gave me strength to deal with it

[@allenedwards4443]

That's my brother on the drums!! Love it!!

[@MrGamer8]

He’s very talented! Beautiful music

[@shayshayw8365]

Awesome! God bless him❤ he's very talented ❤

[@Pedakin]

Oh how I wish Badu and Andre would have stayed together so we could have the insane power couple the world needed. They would have looked insane, and beautiful all at the same time.

[@CleverMetaphor]

But this song would never exist

[@firetruckboy7]

Can you believe how badass it is that their son gets to tell people his mom is Erykah Badu and his dad is Andre 3000

[@sadra6923]

Why when I'm trying to shoot my shot!!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@Kayel_Muzik]

She needs no one

[@oldboy9267]

@@Kayel_Muzik this isn't about needs

[@sugasweet5704]

One of the few artists who's voice sound exactly the same whether on radio or in person 😍 Thanks NPR for this nice addition to my morning commute 😘

[@simbaryan4144]

LADY K nah. It’s tons of artist that sound like their actual songs. Step outside main stream beloved

[@oluadesina1575]

So true! voice is amazing

[@Facepalm710]

Evening commute tho

[@Gabriela-me7ns]

LADY K you leave great comments! Just liked your comment on the nicki vs cardi b video! :)

[@sugasweet5704]

G Marm Thanks 😊😘

[@annaalice4104]

yesterday I experienced my first Erykah Badu show. in São Paulo. wow! strong, firm, light, soft, psychedelic, transcendental. I cried so hard, laughed so hard. how touched Im now I can't even say. I can't believe I experienced this. despite the difficulties along the way, due to the fact that the concert hall is not fully prepared to receive people with disabilities pfff. But she sang "hold on, my people" and we held. I came back here to this video today trying to assimilate yesterday's experience. gosh... FAITH!!!!! thank you, Badu. Thank you. and thank you to the band!!! crazy

[@domnel3981]

Badu isn’t human. That was sonically perfect.

[@william4661]

Pretty sure making music like that means you are most definitely human.

[@linuxafrica2584]

smh thers always this guy ↑

[@Legpierna]

It wasnt sonically perfect in the slightest lmao thats part of what makes it more heartfelt

[@lnapjr76]

Wow. 🤤 NPR is seriously doing it. So, when can we expect to see brother D'Angelo...sister Jill Scott...Jazmine Sullivan...maybe Foreign Exchange or even Phonte solo?

[@syckindahead]

Have you seen the previous FE concert?

[@lauragwillim1055]

lnapjr76 I love foreign exchange.

[@LanisDad1185]

The whole Soulquarians

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

lnapjr76 NPR did a music field recording with Jazmine Sullivan, but not Tiny Desk. Jill Scott and D’Angelo would be dope though.

[@4315am]

They did foreign exchange already

[@dwiggles1]

Green eyes is one of the most painful yet beautiful songs at the same time.

[@wanda01141]

Facts

[@mochamommyATX]

This woman changed my life. quirky, hippie, lovely, and conscious and edgy all the different energies that a black woman can possess

[@reelala4114]

CD M AMEN! 😍

[@castielspn.7928]

Every woman*

[@BreMS513]

That's why I can relate to her so much. I'm literally all these things molded into one 😊.

[@shylo9776]

How many baby daddy's y'all got?

[@shylo9776]

@Moon Rise You must be looking for a stepfather. How many baby daddies you got?

[@Tadaia]

Green Eyes has aged so beautifully. I was in tears watching. MASTERPIECE!

[@plantpadre6333]

Aphrodite isn’t keeping up her disguise as well as she thought, this is too beautiful

[@aimanbinmustafa]

this comment >>>

[@meek2312]

@@aimanbinmustafa 🤩

[@plukiesboo83]

🤲🏾

[@plukiesboo83]

@Mr King it's about her being envious of her ex lover and his new girlfriend, basically.

[@plukiesboo83]

@Mr King okay

[@Tessy.santily]

Can we just talk about this whole performance , how comfortable she is , that’s stage presence is 🔥 af !!

[@matufeliciano8273]

Demons do that. Especially since she drinks Adrenochrome, which is babies blood. Soon all will know that satan has a strong hold on people who sold their souls. Prison is coming up for Badu and Jill, both are going down the drain of satan worshippers. It's the time of the great Awakening. It's the time of transparency, all of the darkness will be exposed. Badu's time is up.

[@laphil1969]

She sounds better than ever.

[@GailThornton-o3w]

I'm obsessed by Eryka's voice and those musicians, wow!! What a perfect musical ensemble. So powerful.

[@nightnurse1178]

Her musicians are amazing. I could listen to them play for her all day.

[@kristsheldunn7331]

On Point, They Are Indeed And Sounds Amazing ❤💖❤💖

[@mr.c3rtifi3d23]

I Can see & Hear Me Singing With Eryka & Them

[@ericrichard4940]

Absolutely !

[@nicole4779]

My dad took me to her concert as my 16th birthday present in 1999. She sounds the EXACT same 🥰🥰🥰

[@MrMoz32]

What a beautiful gift that you experienced that at an early age!!! 💎👏🏾💥

[@Cielin777]

Lucky and blessed your dad loves you very much girl 🙏🏽🤍

[@phaZonJJ27]

What a gift, I would cherish that memory forever.

[@dejahmahina]

wow! and here i was seeing her for my 16th birthday just a couple months ago🥹 she was incredible.

[@artisans8521]

Cherish your dad.

[@BreakTheStereoRadio]

Erykah Badu signed my friends cigarette pack. She wrote that he was too beautiful to be smoking....

[@iamknifeedge4550]

Did he smoke after? Lol

[@yanikeonpurpose]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superiorvessel3121]

jenn thor l wonder that too🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ms.bubs4fun506]

Gotta love her! lol

[@ephascus8974]

BreakTheStereoRadio would be a crime if he kept smoking afterwards

[@Js2557ty]

It’s a privilege to listen to her sing

[@Zarhitee]

Seeing now that she looks exactly like she looked ten years ago, I can confirm that this lady is in fact a beautiful witch

[@whitney2435]

queenbeethatme100 she said so her self that she is a witch

[@ENDavis5230]

😂😂

[@janettejack7721]

Yes I was just thinking how she still looks so beautiful

[@myvictorianow]

lol too dumb lol witches have not beauty! lol they just use deception and witchcraft to make you think there is beauty there.... unless you a witch too

[@Shushawnna]

@queenbeethatme100 😂 right

[@megajames3000]

Badu is an alien that our planet is lucky to have

[@alleriar4]

I need to now see Jill Scott, Vivian Green. Lauren Hill, Sade, And Mary J Blige. I send this request to NPR Music

[@lawrenceking8424]

Yes indeed!!! That would be awesome!!!!

[@angeleyes8340]

Agreed👏👏

[@atlsongbyrd6084]

Yes! Vivian is my favorite singer too

[@ayorkii]

U think Lauren would even take it seriously!? She might get on here & make a complete joke out of it.

[@Jay-kx5cb]

@@ayorkii Why do you say that

[@Azand3]

I fall into depressive episodes weekly. The past few weeks haven’t been easy. A lot has happened. I’m so grateful for this channel for creating a space of love and peace even if it’s just for a few minutes. It means the world. Whenever I feel down I find myself back here. My safe haven.

[@lai_raw]

hang on, everything passes :) hugs

[@eatrawskin]

I relate to this very strongly. I hope on your low days you can find at least ONE thing that makes you happy. You can wait for the storm to pass, or you can become the storm, a force of nature, surviving despite yourself. All the best to you, stranger.

[@lelle1068]

Hugs to all of you ❤

[@janeyallen1510]

Hope your great 😊❤

[@gratefuldoge8598]

This is, aesthetically speaking, the coolest form I've witnessed her in.

[@karlmarx809]

Erykah Badu: "This isn't even my final form"

[@TW-mg3ld]

She is extremely talented and original and very pretty

[@jcquewood]

I am so in love with her lol **girl crush**

[@marcus.6487]

✌™

[@imdamama4905]

It's really great, for sure...but this is still my all-time favorite live performance of hers. Soooo good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3W3nqqrjL-jgas

[@chrystalcinnamon]

I listen to this set frequently. She’s amazing.

[@nicolasmariotti3534]

same 🙂

[@theoaniketos]

2 or 3 times per week, precisely speaking...

[@kresivarivkah612]

Absolutely. 🤗

[@russca67]

Same... and you are absolutely correct: AMAZING

[@Wbajus]

I watched it when it was first released and haven't stopped even into '23

[@Blakmajik78]

The flyest chic on the planet....her voice, style and swagger is so pure and organic...I love me some Queen Badu. 1.7K musically ignorant lost youtubers that don't recognize or appreciate real musicians.

[@edwardsimcik1606]

True story

[@MegaHealer]

I’ve been a fan since high school 💛 Badu

[@angeleyes8340]

I've had love at first sight and sound sence day1.

[@angeleyes8340]

@Marty Izaguirre 👏👏😂😂

[@FILLEREI]

Hey man, she's so elegantly surfing on the notes, love it

[@ellisgill1337]

Not Green eyes. Lawd I wasn't ready. Most favorite song of hers. Gal broke my heart and I felt every verse of that song lmao.

[@talkthattalkmo6009]

Ellis Gill okkkaaaayyyy I’m in a zone.

[@honestybrodis4312]

when i heard the first few notes of green eyes i almost burned my food on the stove.

[@ellisgill1337]

@@honestybrodis4312 lmfao

[@TRIV716]

I'll just keep commenting it, but NPR please bring D'Angelo

[@UnnatiKhanna]

Why isn't this this the top comment?

[@TRIV716]

haha thank you! and not for my clout, but because NPR needs to know.

[@dreamlawssu]

I can’t like this enough. Please make this happen NPR

[@tsmith9038]

That would be the day. If it's at all in your power, NPR, please make this happen.

[@IAintTheDaddyMaury]

Hell ya, NPR get on this

[@NiaMSnow]

She need to open a coffee shop that plays music like this all the time

[@shawandajones8000]

Gordon Payne really

[@shawandajones8000]

Gordon Payne she way too Beautiful come on now appreciate the authenticity in her

[@shawandajones8000]

Gordon Payne Thank you 😊 Stay Grounded

[@elijahmoody5134]

Bigger than Starbucks ☕️

[@lorih2568]

They do. They're in Brooklyn.

[@jerryburdick8051]

My God she is amazing. Everything here is magic. The cats behind her giving her a cloud and she just takes it higher and higher. So fun to revisit this.

[@ooocean111]

Her voice live sounds crisper than the recorded version. She never stop touring. A true wonder 🙏🏾

[@999dayslater]

Green eyes is nothing short of a masterpiece...

[@EduardoRodriguez-gx5yi]

you know it

[@tonayaw7955]

Literally a masterpiece!!

[@itsjustmedeedee6978]

1. I did not expect her to sound that good out the gate! 2. Her starting with Rim Shot slapped me all the way back in time and had me playing the whole first album! 3. She is still as beautiful as she was 20 years ago!

[@survivingyoutoday8519]

She is very beautiful... I doubt that she is human.

[@milliewillie795]

Yess Rim Shot got me like WHAAAT go head girl. I love her music

[@blainegarcia2503]

🙌

[@emptyglass5230]

AGREED on all counts. That first sound bitch slapped me with silky smooth pleasure.

[@femilicious]

Has it been 20 years🤤...takes me back to a beautiful part of my life...young love 💔

[@Mrs3000]

Loved seeing her Unfollow Me tour, took my Mom ❤ we had a great time singing her songs together. She is a legend and nothing short of Astonishing in person live!!

[@oliverrevill3289]

NPR HOW DO YOU DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN

[@u_mrmcmisdemeanor]

....and again

[@superbadisfunny]

And again...

[@emanvz]

PLEASE HAVE SADE on TINY DESK! I will die happy if you have the beautiful talented Sade on. please please please make this happen.

[@merlinmediagroup]

Highly doubt that will ever happen, unfortunately. She's far too reclusive.

[@emanvz]

@@merlinmediagroup she's been making more appearances regularly. She went to see Drake not too long ago, also made a new song for Wrinkle in Time "Flower of the Universe" and she still sounds and looks exactly the same. Fans went crazy for it and if she did Tiny Desk I have no doubt it will easily hit millions of views in the first week.

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

That’s a beautiful dream

[@merlinmediagroup]

Meeting Drake means nothing - her son is a fan, that's how that happened. She released one song in eight years, so what? She almost never gives interviews, so I promise you she is almost never going to do a Tiny Desk.

[@emanvz]

@@merlinmediagroup not with that attitude. When she does, you don't get to watch.

[@nano3750]

Erykah looking like a fairy 😩🧚🏽‍♀️💛

[@jaethornton6493]

She's the Soul Fairy God Mother

[@trismegistus6982]

Straight out of Lovecraft's worst nightmare

[@zalanahara270]

She is BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE HER

[@ingaretta3054]

People commenting looks in strictly musical section... go peel a potato or something

[@taezaj123]

#LMAOOOO😛😄😝😜😁😜😩😩 #ShesSoSoulfulAndBeautifulThou

[@hevvyd1]

I’ve seen her live in concert three times. This is why. She breathes new life in her recorded songs.