Jordan Rakei: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@jrakz]

It was such an honour doing this performance.. Thanks everybody for the love.

[@alieffebryan2047]

Jordan Rakei Jakarta pleaseee

[@moseslai7083]

💕💕💕

[@juliangandara8133]

Argentina wait for you Jordan. Abrazo!

[@tiffanistrickland9146]

We love you!

[@dariostarace]

Thank You!

[@akowalz]

Tom Misch, Anderson .Paak, Masego, Phony Ppl, Moonchild (!), and now Jordan Rakei? NPR is really on their neo-soul game, and I dig it.

[@nickmurphy5960]

@lexorama47 add Moonchild to that list

[@obao3586]

@@nickmurphy5960 the biggest of facts!

[@vince8081]

And what happen to Hiatus Kaiyote ?

[@gailhobbs7707]

not exactly in the same vein, but Raveena too :~)

[@yoshiston3r]

Straight up!

[@alfonm2809]

If only NPR could post these live sessions in a Spotify album! Givemme votes

[@tomvanderwulp5092]

alfon m but really they need a spotify account

[@swansequence]

KZbin Music app!

[@alfonm2809]

@@swansequence Yes.. but let's keep pushing for Spotify since I'm already paying it :pp

[@marilimazza4470]

yeah

[@caketyn]

They’re free on the apple podcast app 💯

[@mdnghtwzrd]

Fck yea, the world finally gonna know how dope Mr Jordan Rakei is.

[@thelouisjohnson]

Here here.

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

Sydney Australia should be sad he Moved!!!!!!

[@pamelaassogba1434]

Mmhmmmm

[@Simonewhitesim-1music]

@@pamelaassogba1434 Just saying I live in Sydney. Not much going on like this.

[@drewb5775]

dude he has 1.5m spotify listeners

[@rosannamj9677]

My Guy on the Bongos is so happy to be there. Bless him

[@crea7e]

not trying to ruin it but those are actually congas! =)

[@ellarose65]

if u watch most of the live performances, he looked pretty gassed in most of them

[@townsound]

@ernesto.marichales

[@FCJxfelp]

representing caracas, venezuela with that jersey. Vayaloo

[@Egglay]

That's my boy Ernesto! Absolute legend and super nice guy not to mention sick musician! So good to see him on tinydesk.

[@Uncle_Sammo]

Jordan Rakei is a musical genius! Glad he finally got on a Tiny Desk

[@JacobLambMusic]

Seriously!

[@ayano7N]

Finally!!

[@MrSolidair]

wise words my men

[@luismarrum2481]

Let's make him have 100M views

[@mahlemngoma8853]

we need Alfa Mist

[@67downXXninellusK]

Yes I'm so excited to see all of these London based artists coming here ! There is such a huge and awesome jazz scene upcoming from there (Tom Misch, Mansur Brown, Puma Blue, Alfa Mist, Yussef Dayes, and many more...)

[@Pocoyo3010]

Diggin' your list...care to share the many more??

[@soundofharrisuk]

@@Pocoyo3010 I would add Oscar Jerome, Yazmin Lacey, Kamaal Williams/Jussef Kamaal, and Joe Armon-Jones to that stellar list!

[@bairdey1140]

@@Pocoyo3010 Ezra Collective, Nubya Garcia, Sons of Kemet, Joy Crookes etc...

[@dmz140]

Thanks for the great recommendations folks!

[@steelecassius]

I would personally add Brent Faiyaz. Just love what he and his group Sonder are doing and the promise that he has.

[@LindaDiaz]

An honor to be a part of this performance 🥺

[@ScotSelf]

I just watched your Tiny Desk a few before i stumbled across this one, so it was funny to see you there! Good stuff!!

[@Daniel-yz3zf]

Finally! He's so well suited to a Tiny Desk, it was only a matter of time! One of the most beautiful voices of the current generation in my opinion.

[@originalulix]

Yes, didn't watch yet, I'm at work. But very happy about this. Next have Electric Wire Hustle and/or Mara TK please!

[@djfunkaholic7287]

originalulix lovely suggestions

[@originalulix]

@@djfunkaholic7287 While we're at the topic of NZ, Tom Scott with one of his various formations would be great, Home Brew, Avantdale City Bowling Club, etc. Other than that, all the people of the Fly my Pretties collective would be great. Tiny Desk is of course to small for even half of them.

[@kalisilatuselu8392]

@@originalulix yes Electric Wire Hustle 🙌

[@SecondSightMusic]

Completely agree, one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard

[@kierand9410]

His voice is unreal. He locks onto notes with such clarity and control, but it somehow sounds effortless at the same time. What a talent.

[@DeaneSmith1]

I've said before I'll say it again, the audio engineers on Tiny Disk have magic hands

[@germanvelazco7879]

I’m still listen to this tiny today

[@Msapere]

The transition from "Minds's Eye" to "Talk to Me" @8:06 is just sublime.

[@naomilee7515]

I come back just for that transition man, so good

[@steviejaylifelovesex]

YES!!!! SUBLIME!!!!!

[@brahmwilliams5943]

VERY MUCH

[@dakiniyantra7719]

SUBLIME!!!

[@kabelomaloka1400]

The drummer is in such a groovy little pocket of his own, it’s fantastic to witness. Jordan Rakei is super talented and so is his band. Beautiful jazz/soul infused music.

[@brewingfarts]

Yea, he's a beat smelter alright.

[@shaggysayszoinks]

And yet he's still clearly busy thinking about what he's gonna get for dinner later, how

[@EduAlexification]

yeah that Ryan Gosling is really multi-faceted

[@boitumelomolale1964]

I had never listened to his music before until I attended this jazz festival and he was performing live. I was alone since I couldn't find my friends and the feeling was insane, it felt like I was meant to be there at the exact moment when he performed Sorceress. I have been obsessed since.

[@patiencekaylee1989]

Bathong I missed kaye performance,when was this ,where? 😭😭😭😭

[@boitumelomolale1964]

@@patiencekaylee1989 Cape Town Jazz Festival 2018

[@tomjhpage]

0:00 - Say Something 3:19 - Mind's Eye 8:08 - Talk to Me 12:48 - Speak

[@benschebella673]

He's really into singing about talking huh

[@siphesihlemavuso8608]

Kinda wish he did Mantra as well 🤧

[@michaelhester1233]

Been a fan since I heard “ Add the Bassline”

[@soccerqueen4life2]

Michael Hester she told me add a bass line... 🥺

[@Double00P]

@@soccerqueen4life2 And everything will be fine... She told me add the sound of the drums...

[@PARPINOLOGUE]

@@Double00P to set the mood and foundation

[@pacatrue]

That's Tom Misch, also great.

[@profoundpro]

This was the first place I heard him as well. Groove Curse showed up on a random station and I haven't looked back in my fandom.

[@marshamilton357]

"Mind's Eye"🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️What a song!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@thulisiledhlamini1151]

Amazing 🥵

[@julioyes717]

THE WAY HE TRANSITIONED FROM MIND’S EYE TO TALK TO ME!!!!!!??!!!! one of the many reasons why I love jordan rakei

[@Phabulouso]

Every day we get one step closer to having Hiatus Kaiyote on NPR Tiny Desk

[@nickmurphy5960]

Phabulouso don’t jinx it!!!

[@dalt45onico]

Omg this !!!!!!

[@lilithamusi1064]

I was just thinking about this the other day.

[@andreahnicole2812]

YESSS

[@dakotabook04]

goat coment

[@TheBahafis]

One of the marks of an exceptionally talented singer is when their recorded voice sounds the same as their live voice.

[@JonathanOgdenMusic]

They nailed this. Straight into the top 10 Tiny Desk performances for me!

[@jhdz6969]

Wow, of course I'd see one of the most musically talented artists commenting on another musically talented artist...love your music!

[@2fly69]

Who’s your top 10?

[@traciehoward6681]

Jordan became my favorite artist literally over night

[@ameliejule]

you'd end up on my top 10 if you came to Tiny Desk, haha ;)

[@TeeRossDee]

Easily

[@dej5839]

Yall don't understand how long I've been waiting for this moment...

[@techwithreg]

Dej I clicked on this by accident and was taken aback

[@xradishz]

Since My time

[@ana_boogie7168]

Same!

[@siphesihlemavuso8608]

Bruhh🥺🤧

[@richiesun9676]

Same

[@nemesis6014]

Y'all hear how effortlessly he hits those vibratos tho?!

[@herrezonderland]

So smooth

[@TheAmyk01]

I cannot!

[@ijustneedmyself]

For real!! Like, no effort whatsoever.

[@mattlovescricket]

5:15 The way he uses his voice here to punctuate the mix, and then sits deeper in it to allow the backing vox harmonies to shine through - incredible artistry. Disgracefully talented.

[@teezymurowe8544]

The percussion in this performance is insane!!!

[@sequoyahharrison9863]

......a vibe I didn't know I needed, but so happy we found one another.......

[@yourtailorisapunk]

This is the beauty of channels like this, helps expose us all to music we may have missed. Love Tiny Desk, COLOURS and NPR.

[@etitiayeni1100]

I had a transcendent experience at a Jordan Rakei show recently. Every.single.part.of the performance is intentional and this was the same. Also, shout out to Sam Wills...too much talent in the room. Jahhhbless

[@MellyHhhhh]

Lead vocals✅ Backing vocals✅ Drumming✅ Percussion✅ Guitar✅ Bass✅ Chords&Harmonies✅ .....This set is a whole vibe!!! 🎶😍🎶

[@cui.cui.]

So glad he played Mind's Eye, one of my favorite songs of all times

[@LorenziLéo]

That African rythm in the second song was so unexpected, it's absolutely perfect

[@swaggerdo7231]

Cultural appropriation?

[@kris12321]

@@swaggerdo7231 ???

[@martinv.8750]

My dude on the guitar was SPOT ON with the funky scratching. fantastic.

[@TheolinaThompson]

I love the African influences in these beautiful songs!!

[@miscible21]

Blessed to be able to watch this content... For free! This is the kind of thing that changes people's lives.

[@cestmoi5702]

Well said!! ❤️🙏🏾

[@undergroundfro9653]

Want to see him in my lifetime! Universe willing 😌 His collaborations with other artists are truly incredible. The dream is Jordan and Tom Misch at the same show 🤯

[@maureen8385]

Samuel Pascall yesss!!! My dream as well

[@robalston314]

Can confirm. Jordan and Tom Misch together is the dream for SURE.

[@lisawilliams1198]

Love Tom Misch. Such a talented artist.

[@GabrielaLecaro]

Undergroundfro * There is a mahogany session where they collab. Mind blowing!!

[@ShyidaJones]

You are loved- equally as you share love.Thank you.

[@alexmbaron]

Here of modern music right there. Amazing artist and person.

[@traciehoward6681]

You have a beautiful smile!

[@suprisemaseko]

I lost my Mind ... now I'm crying I'm so happy to see Jordan Rakei here

[@malachiwoodard1004]

OH MY GOOOOODDDDD I AM SUCH A FAN... y’all don’t understand that I have been waiting on this notification for two years

[@shoutrite91]

Malachi Woodard SAME!!!

[@birdi3beez]

SAME x2😭I’m so happy right now

[@holleymkm]

Right! I'm overjoyed!

[@siphesihlemavuso8608]

SAME!!! 😭

[@Mirarashi]

Just noticing that Sam Wills is one of his background singers for this performance 🤯 I adore how all these incredible performers network, create, and influence each others sound. ALL❤, NO hate!

[@uscitizen3252]

I literally just spotted him on my rewatch of this yesterday! I didn't know him at the time this was released. I actually posted that I noticed him on his IG page and he was grateful. :)

[@loclapm]

The transition to Talk To Me>>>>>

[@mazvita18]

soo beautiful! i was on the edge of my seat

[@Kat_ZeroTheOne]

Such a talent. The textures, colors and sensitivity he expresses through sound is pure magic. That transition from Mind's Eye to Talk to Me is !! Love both tracks but this interpretation is just extra satisfying. Keep on keeping on Jordan!

[@ryoungz]

My man finally getting his shine. Jordan's live shows are magical.

[@TheAray6]

Period!

[@juliedee563]

So soulful. And his version of Best Part is the best I've heard.

[@rachelweston4924]

Saw him in DC a year ago and I bought a ticket for a friend that hadn’t heard of him before and the experience changed their life. It was such a good show.

[@andreahnicole2812]

Can u believe his voice is actually like that.... i just --- wow

[@yuvinhl]

Anyone else still obsessed with this?

[@ChakFournier]

When Tiny desk has to move back in order to film everyone, you know it's a good session !

[@ipsilonia]

and MY GAWDDDDD the background singers and the band are giving me so much LIFE

[@loisaledoux686]

Definitely one of the best Tiny desk ❤

[@JWRichard]

I love the way Jordan is growing as an artist. And I'd like to personally thank the cameraperson who gave me a long glimpse at the very handsome percussionist between 2:05 - 2:19. Much appreciated.

[@nokuthulamahlangu8816]

🇿🇦🇿🇦here for this vibe.. issa vibe 🤗🤭😏

[@kaspergranroth]

Beautiful and groovy... true talent✨

[@Coudz-x4e]

Look at the universe... Today I was watching tiny desks old videos and in my head I was like imagine Jordan Rakei was at the tiny desk, I felt good thinking about it and thought I would comment those who listen yfm in South Africa would sing along... Hours later I get a KZbin notification and guess who has graced us with his presence.... Talk to me and eye to eye are my favorites

[@doraderks7726]

A true talent. Seeing him live past year was a treat!

[@robalston314]

Bro Tiny Desk SLAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you joking? This audio quality and these jazzy chords like pillows?!?!?!?! Tiny Desk you ROCK.

[@Striball]

Jordan is so talented it hurts. He has been consistently releasing albums year after year without losing quality, but gaining quality and constantly somehow one-upping himself every release. Hope I get to see him one day in Texas!

[@hyda-jameshill1035]

I seem Sam Wills on background vocals! Jordan and the entire band killing it!

[@norrismukembe167]

This is arguably one of the best performances on TD. This is what it's all aboutm

[@musiccorner2001]

Such a long awaited tiny desk on my side. I love his live performances.

[@mateoverdaguer7184]

the version of 'speak' he performs is the most beautiful thing I heard in a long time

[@baxter3395]

He is amazing. Honestly I am so happy for him.

[@Rocker4lifeoo]

went to his show in LA last year not knowing any idea of who he was! was absolutely stunned by his performance, been a fan ever since! this is so pretty 😌

[@FireWaterTrading]

For those who havent heard the masterpiece....... priceless tune DISCLOSURE - MASTERPIECES (Ft Jordan Rakei)

[@dominicobrent1556]

Superb indeed!

[@naomirhoja6539]

It’s incredible

[@paudelafuenteo]

This is how I discovered him!

[@cobyparty]

Yesssss I was hoping to hear it live

[@LOEWE-MEDIA]

This is outstanding, the band is sooo tight and soulful, incredible rhythm... loved it!

[@angelamcadams4883]

Wow. What an incredible voice and vibe... so good!!

[@Noname-si6jr]

This is why I love you NPR!!!! For artist like this I've never heard of who INSPIRE me to get on my guitar and practice, and to not give up on my love of music!!! I'll be watchin this numerous times like I watch Anderson Paak, Masego, and Jorja Smith! Thank you for loving music as much as I do.

[@umangwav]

Been waiting on this since forever. Rakei is one of my hidden gems. Love it.

[@MondoLoops]

This is huge! Instantly know this will be an iconic tiny desk set 👌

[@DanielleCampbellAngah]

Just learned today that he did a Tiny Desk. Jordan Rakei's voice is as sublime as usual. His was the last concert I saw before COVID started, and OMG, what a magical night. I hope to see him in concert again someday.

[@thulisalucwaba3013]

I keep coming back to this, I think it's safe to say this is top 10 tiny desk performances of all time.

[@steveowen7475]

This is solid gold astonishing live performance pure joy...... absolute revelation.......I'm 73.....love it......across all boundaries fantastic

[@rondajburgess]

Waiiiittttt! How am I just learning of him? This whole performance is AMAZING! Tiny Desk is literally therapy for the soul ❤

[@kawaiipotatolewis9507]

I just learned of him a couple months ago, love his music!!

[@emberchord]

Those Background-Singers are perfect with him. Never let those go - it's so rare to see this working together so unbelievably well.

[@jonivison]

8:02 Soooo Smooth! - Love to watch these guys really having fun and enjoying making amazing music together!

[@shoutrite91]

GizmoSpank that transition was INSANE

[@kurtborst7793]

This dude has a golden voice and that band is tighhhhtttt 🤌🏻

[@Swervemediaandgraphics]

I love when the entire band gets locked and lost at the same time. So dern tight! The percussions simple yet BIG and just enough. This was just right

[@ipsilonia]

i'm back again, listening to this for the thousandth time. the live versions of "mind's eye" and "talk to me" are absolute gold and i hope i see the live versions on all music streaming platforms one day

[@hakimabdulmateen9268]

I was really hoping Midnight Mischief would be on the song list. But this is still dope without it.

[@ana_boogie7168]

Midnight Mischief was the first song I heard by him and I’ve been hooked since.

[@grizzfan018]

Same

[@MassiZeGH]

Give this man an award for « Speak » !

[@traciehoward6681]

I love that song!!!

[@nauka123]

His command over his vocals is driving me crazy and man, this beautiful band... thanks NPR

[@meezmaelle]

Discovering Jordan Rakei last year was one of the many blessings I've been counting about 2019. Eargasms after eargasms!

[@traciehoward6681]

I'ts a treat to your ears if you've never heard him before !!

[@Lexlugr]

Love this, especially the rendition of Mind's Eye. Now we just need to get Loyle Carner

[@wrobinson8078]

9:00...12:09...absolutely beautiful. Thanks for channeling that energy...

[@jasminespuur4130]

i watch this every month and i am always in awe of Jordan's talent

[@Freedom_F]

"Minds Eye" This part: "Always in my brain I'm trapped in a magical maze Not feelings of hopelessness I'm facing the mess that I've made Always in my brain I'm trapped in a magical maze Not feelings of hopelessness I'm facing the mess that I've made Made, made, made Made, made, made, made" I felt that, man!

[@RaphFilms]

one of the best performance ive seen not even going to lie this man is very talented.

[@badriver434]

Being an old music lover, jazz, folk , rock, indie, Tiny desk serves up a great find I probably would of never found! Right on Jordan and thank you-keep on truckin!

[@katisomogaki5608]

Tiny Desk, THANK YOU!!!!

[@siphelelekhoza961]

We meet again KT 😍😂😂😂😂😂

[@revans4257]

Love the broad spectrum of cultures, colors, musical genres wrapped up into the music Jordan puts out! Instant fan

[@THADUDEZ]

All of it felt good to my insides...and that backround singer is FINNNEEE

[@magalylosange9486]

I saw him live in London 4 years ago, and was already happy to see the small crowd of fans singing every words of his songs. So reading this comments section and seeing his growing fan base makes me even happier!

[@frais]

it was about time! One of the greatest artists in the scene

[@hendrikg8046]

It is just so cool to visit this comment section of tiny desk concerts, cause I know exactly that everyone is here to praise the original music and artists that we love so much! Cheers to the community

[@SydneydlC]

it’s so satisfying to watch beautiful music be performed so perfectly. this was extremely well done

[@emmalumley646]

Just glorious....what a voice...big love Jordan...you were epic at Glasto ❤ 🙏 xx

[@coltonwanner9469]

I've been waiting for this for years! Jordan deserves every bit of spotlight. So. Much. Soul. Cannot wait for his return to the Pacific Northwest!

[@alansonboyd7627]

This guy has an amazing voice

[@traciehoward6681]

Check him out you will become an instant fan the first time I heard his voice I thought who is this!Wake up this day was the first time I heard this gorgeous voice, so sincere and honest you won't be disappointed!!

[@willardlol]

Finessed this performance. Them vocals were givin me chills and that percussion tho!!!