Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Oct. 1, 2020 | Bobby Carter -- In this Tiny Desk (home) concert, R&B star Jhené Aiko coasts through an eight-song medley that plays like the ultimate nod to her legions of fans - fans who've been begging for a Tiny Desk for a long time.
The Los Angeles native's star status is a result of her music's versatility and vulnerability. Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo has carved out a space of her own over the past decade, despite a rapidly changing R&B landscape. As a songwriter, she leaves no stone unturned, explicitly expressing her struggle, joy and sexuality while always administering the vibe.
Her latest album, Chilombo, released just before the pandemic hit the U.S., doubled down and leaned into the therapeutic nature of her songs - and that same aesthetic fuels her Tiny Desk. Backed by an ensemble of masked players, Aiko bookends her set with a sound bath of singing bowls that's peace personified through sound.
SET LIST
"Lotus (Intro)"
"Stranger"
"Do Better Blues"
"To Love & Die"
"Born Tired"
"W.A.Y.S."
"Summer 2020"
"Eternal Sunshine"
MUSICIANS
Jhené Aiko: vocals
Julian Le: keys
Bubby: bass
Gracie Sprout: harp
Brain Warfield: percussion
CREDITS
Video By: Brandon Parker
Audio By: Gregg Rominiecki
Producer: Bobby Carter
Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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[@girlly8421]

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[@dii-N-sd]

I work at a cancer center, and we treat a little girl that loves Jhene. She asked us to play Jhene's music everyday while she lays on the table to gets her radiation treatments. Jhene's voice is so sweet and calming.

[@spongebobtrianglepants2081]

That’s so cute 😖

[@roylewis440]

My ❤️ goes out to that sweet Angel, on that medical poison !

[@spongebobtrianglepants2081]

YxYtecY Gn um v iootr

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

Yes Gurl Thanks 4 telling us that. I Looooove that. 🕊🌈💙💫🌠🎶🎵🎼🙏🏼

[@KindnessInvokingNetwork]

She has good taste! Hope she gets better soon, inshallah

[@M.S.567]

she's like a siren, but instead of leading you to your death she leads you to healing.

[@serendipityinc.3492]

Sweaaarrrr

[@shawtayyyleslie5426]

I was thinking this !

[@MsTheLounge]

Omg she really is tho. All that emotional healing

[@swagsurfin7736]

wow what a beautiful compliment

[@chanell9885]

Its the PISCES in her❤❤

[@jmach4566]

MARCH 2024 , STILL PLAY ONCE A WEEK

[@DianaR-ms7tm]

MAGIC HOUR TOUR is gonna heal me

[@seerenita]

I’m going too!!! Can’t wait to have that healing experience ❤

[@sinez999]

yessir

[@Alishamelan]

Real

[@jhene3727]

💯💯💯

[@krispyxtine]

Wow, she has great control of her voice. She sings it like an instrument 😱

[@Imagineunicorns_zm]

Agreed! Powerful technic 💙

[@shldntbhere]

This is NOT a concert. It is sound therapy. Thank you Jhene

[@VivaLalaLee]

Correct!! 🌅💛

[@natashiawoolaston2837]

Exactly

[@mariefuentes713]

AGREED. These sessions are my therapy 🤞🏼🤍.

[@sakinahhiggs5514]

I couldn’t have said it better.

[@am2212]

I agree

[@AsToldByKeisha]

Just to think that Jhené could’ve done any of her hype songs from all her albums, but she chose to perform songs that uplift, encourage and heal during such a hard time due to this pandemic. That shows how much she loves us, and solidifies her as more than an artist, but a light 🤍🥺✨

[@RiohnPhantom]

FACTS!

[@elsamp]

Or just cuz it sounds good

[@ranasiamiles520]

exactly

[@victortorres4884]

Amen

[@ellebell1858]

ABSOLUTELY 💯🎯

[@gregschuyler]

The harp in the background makes sense for a woman with such an angelic voice. I think she has been sent to earth to ease & relax our minds 😇

[@ariesguidance44]

A queen 😌💗

[@tellierose]

💯

[@arnett.h6276]

I recieve that!

[@cmill2094]

Beautiful comment

[@sylviacalhoun5245]

😢😢😮🎉

[@adelecastillo-ayala5747]

0:00 intro 0:24 lotus 1:47 strangers 3:32 do better blues 5:31 to love & die 7:19 born tired 8:43 down again 9:27 ways 11:29 summer 2020 13:13 everything must go 14:11 vocals+eternal sunshine 15:07 eternal sunshine

[@Alexander-zx9mf]

Thank you

[@Come_AsYouAre]

Ure an angel ty for this 🙌🏽💖

[@styledtothetop3579]

Bless you ❤❤❤

[@zeheerlotus7006]

She should’ve did blue dream😭

[@mimomango4617]

Thank youuuuu

[@jamiizu4725]

Jhené ate this and left no crumbs 😭😭

[@TreVante22]

Jamie.......I couldn’t have said it any better!! Smh, that was spot on!!

[@biking7747]

as she should!

[@clarencenkomo9182]

SHE DID!!!

[@droge410]

Not a nan lol

[@tizzubestar]

Yeah, she did a great job

[@happywings15]

This lowkey therapy. Putting this on when you’re irritated is actually a thing.

[@Lilyyy1995]

& it works every single time...🙏🏻

[@shakirahall8845]

I’ve played this 5 times today for that exact reason!

[@TubemastaC]

this is not therapy

[@TubemastaC]

she toxic

[@DSireNeShon]

v v@ @ @ @@ Now playingvv@ v@ @ @ Watch later @ @ @ @ @ @ Watch later@ @ @ @ Add to queue v@ @ @ v@ @ Add to queue @ @

[@jahdielGONZALES]

Am I the only one who consistently comes back to this video once a month thru the year? She brought ✨perfection✨

[@mikalblackwell7200]

It literally is perfection.

[@dymundprynsess]

i listen to this multiple times a day lol

[@jimjimjimmy7793]

I listen to this every few weeks

[@gavynvillegas9306]

i’ve been watching nonstop since this came out 🫶🏼 i also love the summer walker tiny desk. they’ve both got such beautiful and pure energy 🖤

[@Davinagoddess]

444 likes 💕💕 nobody else like this 😭 perfect

[@goldenari295]

Her music is a true expression of a souls evolution…higher wisdom. her sound went from true pain/ anger….to emotional freedom & healing. that’s beautiful & that’s what art is all about.

[@joedando4601]

Yeah the trip album for me describes that so well

[@joedando4601]

Her music is just how it should be think she’s the furthest thing from a sell out

[@Honest000w]

Her voice has gotten stronger... like she really mastered her sound 👏🏾

[@Honest000w]

Some people are really talented, but takes time to master their sound.

[@Nubiwyld]

Yes, I noticed this on the last album. Similar to her fave, Brandy whose voice matured as she got older

[@fayladrewery9449]

She has come so far loved her the whole journey! 🙏🏾❤️👑 I agree she sounds so strong and confident!!

[@chrismhp]

,Something about this whole performance really hit different. It feels so beautifully gentle and intimate, but strong. Better than the album versions to me, her voice is like silk. She's truly come into her own as an artist. I've come back to listen multiple times since it's been uploaded.

[@pndgetsmewetter]

Chris HP Le her voice is just like her dress ! SILK ! 🤣

[@citiesinruin9435]

KZbin is getting real comfortable with these double no skip ads

[@OrentholJames]

Ad blocker. It’s free.

[@blahblahblah33]

OrentholJames works on iPhone KZbin app?

[@maylasantiago5087]

That’s why I have prime now bu will cancel before the free trial ends

[@levimarinucci4731]

Get Brave web browser. No ads. on any websites so they say. Definitely no ads on youtube.

[@OrentholJames]

Yes. It works for everything.

[@haleighbug3]

It's the fact that her live voice is UNIFORM with her studio sound for me. What a talented woman.

[@iamMimi614]

And even better in person!

[@samkelo8639]

She is so authentic and spiritually uplifting. She won't only encourage you to pick yourself up during dark days, but she will also give you courage to face yourself (reflect) and heal. Jhene Aiko is truly a blessing.

[@cjjamal2803]

I don’t think anyone in my life understands how much this woman means to me. Her music has gotten me through alot. ALBUM OF THE YEAR ✨

[@alasharobinson]

I thought I was the only one ppl don’t understand how mush I love her she just speaks to me idk what it is 😍😩

[@user-pn6sx3fn8q]

❤️🌸

[@haleywomack2736]

same. Just seeing how much she's radiating here and feeling all of her healing energy brought me to tears.

[@nevaehsheri]

sameee all these songs bring back so much nostalgia and just good vibes. she never fails to make me cryyyy i love her so much

[@rinaizhere]

Me too ❤️❤️✨

[@nylasiddique4798]

she sounds way better live then on tracks. she needs to make a live album

[@jahsbalmain]

she need to make a live album for her Magic Hour tour that got cancelled thru august.

[@droge410]

Yessssssssssssssssssss!!! Yes yes yes did I say YAAAAAASSSSS!

[@crzyladybug]

@@jahsbalmain um no she needs a whole brand new "live album" lol she can't get off that easy 😂 ❤❤❤. She and the band sound beautiful together a whole mfn vibe for sure.

[@meleaneleaaetoa3086]

RIGHT !!!!!! 😍😩

[@aunaty6525]

2 plus years later this masterpiece is still my THERAPY

[@lilikoilychee4975]

I delivered my baby girl listening to my AirPods with jhene on repeat. Her music is so full of life ✨

[@Kiyabooky]

Same

[@ddmolokai5782]

I named by baby after her 🤍

[@nicoleculberson]

Same

[@MJfreakNunu1]

Stay ready was on repeat in early labor... "There's no place quite like here, there's no better time than now" I had a homebirth and I felt that in my soul. ❤

[@dreamingofnaomi]

❤ You brought your little girl into the world right.

[@NSMissy]

Her tone is pure as gold. She's a human hummingbird.

[@purebitty8512]

Yasssss

[@LaVenderlocx]

Well said!👏👏👏👏

[@BonesDMS4life]

Literally how i think of her singing style

[@pinkchucktaylor]

Well said!

[@tanyaandrews2516]

ABSOLUTELY...

[@dailiaaa111]

She is definitely doing what she was put on this earth to do.

[@ciaramonet2629]

THIS.

[@michaelamikkimckenzie]

LITERALLY!

Hey, I just posted a song I wrote and would love to hear your thoughts good or bad. Sending love from Paris

[@FluffyFractalshard]

i like this

[@SpiritualPrepper999]

👏🏻♾🦋🌎♥️🙏

[@alo178]

This made me cry, I love jhene so much. God bless her voice

[@tjcnbrz2799]

Jhené not jhene*

[@anjanaprv2983]

These lines are so profound and beautiful There's really no end, there's really no beginning There's really no real, there's really no pretending There's really no fail, there's really no winning 'Cause nothing really isn't, everything really isn't

[@animegeek4894]

right!!

[@mawandekolele8078]

I always interpreted that last line as "Cause nothing really is and everything really isn't"

[@jeremiasv3800]

I love how they actually listened to the viewers who were asking for a tiny desk with jhene. thnx npr!

[@smbfd8228]

I love it too☺️

[@nprmusic]

We appreciate you!

[@tyranfort6835]

NPR Music Can y’all get SZA on here next?🥺

[@jaydeprice1076]

@@tyranfort6835 retweet

[@Nafe-ol9td]

NPR Music y’all need to get Brent Faiyaz on here next 😭

[@XmotherbrainX]

Lotus: 00:04 Stranger: 1:46 Do Better Blues: 3:32 To Love & Die: 5:31 LOVE mashup: 6:41 Born Tired: 7:18 Down Again mashup: 8:40 W.A.Y.S.: 9:27 Summer 2020: 11:28 Everything Must Go: 13:12 Jhené plays crystal singing bowls 14:08 -15:02 Eternal Sunshine: 15:11

[@jacquelinehernandez6114]

you forgot everything must go

[@XmotherbrainX]

@@jacquelinehernandez6114 thanks for catching that! I fixed it and added the time stamp

[@AlexPerez-ig8yd]

Thanks for the stamps 👌🏼

[@mahoganyiana282]

To Love and Die has a mash up at the end w/ L.O.V.E from her newest album 😉

[@jenmouton8424]

You forgot never coming down again

[@tnasiareid]

She doesn’t understand what she does to my soul. I feel enlightened. Couldn’t stop crying

[@gazoakleychef]

spiritual queen

[@user-zh3nm7mh4j]

she's like a beautiful mermaid who tells you a story of her life in front of a calm ocean

[@therealchilll]

Анастасия Балабанова 😍😍😍😍

[@rachmers92]

Perfectly said 😍

[@jadasmith5005]

Wowwww! Well said sis 😂🙌🏾

[@samyoe]

Then someone breaks her heart then she turns into a Siren and spits a mean verse.

[@jbrackens94]

Even the blue mug on the table says so!

[@carlynnrensburg6661]

She’s doing songs from her mixtape Sailing Souls 💃🏽💃🏽😭😭🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Camille4Real]

Right?! So great

[@seemoonierun]

It’s for the og fans!

[@naminaj6755]

Yesss og fans are SCREAMINGGGG

[@Yaooosteve]

It’s only right !!!! Sailing souls had no skips

[@taeich261]

Let me go listen I just became a fan. I love her 😍 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@LuLuGreen85]

3 years later and I still listen to this daily! It's a great help with my anxiety!

[@reggbtch]

Always needed! Glad I’m not the only one who circles back to this masterpiece

[@stormysky7983]

Her music is literally free therapy

[@cocotsai2046]

As much as her dress is absolutely stunning and expensive looking, the fact that she was barefoot under that made her whole look so much more authentic and grounded and it resonated so well with her music

[@thewood1001]

My sentiment exactly.

[@joharispeaks4831]

She almost never performs in shoes. That’s why she’s always been a vibe

[@enaya8399]

Yeeeees amen exactly!! I was about to reply something similar ♥️

[@jennicavincel]

i wonder where her dress is from thoo 😌

[@meganthegreat-becauseofhim8806]

Same that!

[@leticiafranklinv]

ok, no one is gonna focus on the fact that she did all the runs perfectly??????

[@melissajohnson1052]

She's vocally so underrated because she's not a screamer ✨✨✨😩

[@Camille4Real]

Her vibrato is like water... So much control! And it's her full chest and gut voice. It doesn't sound forced or anything! So effortless...

[@taekim9563]

probably preset auto tune, you can hear the tone change when she hits certain notes.. she's not that talented of a singer, that's why i fell off on her.

[@boimesa8190]

@@taekim9563 yup autotune but nice music nonetheless

[@cieram1668]

Practice makes perfect

[@moller4u]

This Tiny Desk isn't discussed enough. Perfect performance here. Top notch.

[@phumlaniyalo4526]

Here in 2024 ❤

[@its_britt1111]

can we put Jhene on a loudspeaker to calm America tf down plz?

[@busychrissy0.0]

Right!!!!

[@49kavita]

What a brilliant idea!!

[@mimivlog4534]

😇😂😂😂👍🏽

[@calenajackson8772]

🤣🤣🤣

[@laurensummers5364]

Jhene: only the good things, oonnnly the goood thiiinngggs

[@2blessed2bstressed94]

These ads are disrespectful Af, interrupting my Vibe

[@BigGeminiGoat]

Swear!!!

[@edwinlunes]

That part lol

[@Eliezer__garcia]

Heard!!

[@naztonortuzar]

Adblock 4 youtube

[@orangeisthenewstrawberry6603]

Skip to the end. Then restart the video. No ads

[@kendalwestphal3057]

Timeless. I listen every week. She's angelic, divine feminine.

[@ycantucmesssmile]

This bass player deserves a raise

[@queenaamanda8281]

I'm about to make an extreme claim: THIS IS THE BEST TINY DESK CONCERT EVER.

[@nichellesanchez3701]

It’s not extreme it’s the truth 💙

[@ReneeRGreen]

Top 3 for sure❤

[@kurthartzenberg2509]

NO LIES DETECTED

[@jillyboo902]

@@Matt-28 Def top 5. Don't forget Summer, HER, bts, Chika and noname

[@kamaalthewanza]

Defiñitely not the best ever but it's a great concert

[@wavyblkqueen]

And I never want to hear another person say she can’t sing again. No background singers .... on her OWN. This is music ✨

[@tristanmaben]

This is the best I've ever heard her.

[@Goldib04]

What?! People were saying she couldn't sing?! They are clearly delusional.

[@viviankuang4914]

I wish she would use less auto tune in her songs. Her raw voice carries itself. It gives me goosebumps

[@HARRMONIZE]

Periodt!

[@justcori348]

Somebody said jhene couldn’t sang?!

[@megallgurl]

I come here everyday. It’s a must in todays society.

[@palesaaaa_]

I completely agree with you

[@Smileart216]

Everyday!!!!

[@soyccantero8824]

This is magical and healing... We need the Jhené Aiko Tiny Desk Part II 🙏🏼✨🤍

[@thehardertheyfall2702]

*Facts* 💯💨💢

[@ncallaway9731]

She seriously sounds like a goddess here, her vocals are incredible here... even better than on the album, if thats even possible

[@arandomkpopfan2155]

I feel the same way. Maybe since this is her live voice, no auto-tune. Deeply raw and soothing

[@highwayrunner9719]

Too much praise

[@gabrielmorton7030]

@@arandomkpopfan2155 there's tons of auto-tune mixed into her voice on this video, probably done in post-production

[@cee838]

Gabriel Morton time stamps?

[@gabrielmorton7030]

@@cee838 auto-tune is in the mix for the whole performance. It's very obvious when she's using melismata or singing a repeated pitch 1:08 1:24 2:08 2:39 3:08 3:37 I can go on and on

[@SailingSoulAiko]

💙 ✨

[@yourbrothereli]

Jhené Aiko like magic

[@kallonso]

Thanks queen

[@caneishaclemendore8978]

Love you so much queen 🥺❤

[@shalininanayakkara3563]

I love you, Jhené. Thank you for this.

[@itslilaavila6149]

Thank you 1/1/20

[@HakiZoro-]

Im a man and everyone knows that Jhene Aiko is my go too.. I LOVE HERRRR

[@brentishaa]

that transition from Born Tired to Down Again is the greatest and most beautiful thing i've ever heard from her. omg still hits the same

[@kristyncathey358]

I walked down the aisle to “Eternal Sunshine” five years ago. Tears then and now.

[@Ramasegoo]

That’s must have been so beautiful I can only imagine ❤️

[@sunvavachi]

That is so beautiful. I hope Jhene Aiko saw this comment. :)

[@kristyncathey358]

Sunethra I do too!!

[@kristyncathey358]

Rama BAKHOUM Thank you so much! It was so hard to choose a song for that moment, but once I heard it, that’s what that.

[@44standaman]

She threw in those “Everything Must Go” lyrics so effortlessly. Old fans will love that moment. I DIED!

[@flytjsosweet]

The way she was giving us a little bit of every era throughout this entire performance. She did that 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PunkyTheSingertv]

i fell in love all over again

[@blovesbooks25]

My mf jam back in the day.💞💞

[@ulyalcaraz1]

I don’t even know how many times I’ve cried to this performance 🥹😭. I love her music, I feel it in my soul 🤍

[@facelessrecites6978]

She has to be one of the most beautiful spirited people to walk this earth

[@layy_boo]

RELEASED ON A FULL MOON?!?! OMG. I DONT KNOW HOW TO ACT!!!!😭😭😭😭

[@sisekelobhengu6553]

And knowing Jhené, it was deliberate 😭😭

[@Ajaquinncuffie]

Full moon in aries gotta love it she such a beautifully put together soul

[@briatrixkiddo8338]

I just released so much this full moon and I felt every word. Those sound bowls and her singing "only the good" had me balling tears of joy

[@aaleyah5380]

Wow!

[@Pheonyx_the_Phenom]

Definitely NOT a coincidence! 💫

[@missjaxsyn]

NPR, can y’all please start putting these exact recordings of Tiny Desk Concerts on Spotify. The whole 20 min recordings

[@vanceroday]

PLS!!!

[@JadaSnacks]

That would be a dream

[@PiaSutra]

Perioddd

[@MRS.DEE2u]

ok yesssssssss

[@JilseneWyleexxo]

YES

[@autumnnoahlea5223]

did not know she could sing like that, wow 🥺 I love how at the end, she realizes how perfectly succinct “thank you” would be & she just stands in that.

[@robyne112]

I have W.A.Y.S tattooed on my arm as a constant reminder & just discovered this version of the song and burst into tears in the office. If you ever need to know how you touch people Jhene.

[@deesmith3164]

Only right Jhene's performance would be on a day thats a Full Moon 🦋💕💫🌑

[@Comaci97]

yeeeeesssss

[@alexlaporte1857]

FACTS

[@niffellbique3744]

Ikr

[@iysisgraham6399]

FACTSSSSZ

[@camayapierre2617]

Right! her Pisces energy is outstanding

[@aphiwengobese3982]

"eyes that won't cry, lips that won't lie and love that won't die"

[@RetroDutch77]

🙌🏾💯

[@Lizzyphxx]

best part it made my heart tingle ✨♥️

[@augustusabrahams7335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquelineeaves631]

i love this part❤️❤️

[@its_britt1111]

I had to say it out loud

[@lopezlinda07]

IN A RELATIONSHIP I WANT 3 THINGS: 1. EYES THAT WONT CRY 2. LIPS THAT WONT LIE 2. LOVE THAT WONT DIE how simplistically put

[@Iamyl4]

My mommy is dying and we just found out. I’m so sad but somehow this helps heal me.

[@isisatu]

She's unreal. Her voice sounds hella expensive.

[@serendipityinc.3492]

Hella expensive 😂 you’re right

[@benjaminasuako.mcmxciv]

LOL very!

[@vikingnemor15]

Auto tune

[@jessemata4474]

@@vikingnemor15 you wish

[@vanceroday]

@@vikingnemor15 you wish chile

[@LingMare]

In case you wanted to come back to any song in particular. ✨💜 00:12 Lotus 01:47 Stranger 03:31 Do Better Blue 05:32 To Love & Die 07:19 Born Tired 09:27 W.A.Y.S 11:27 Summer 2020 14:07 Eternal Sunshine

[@moonbeamchaos]

Mareling E Good job. Many people don’t know how to find those things on YT.

[@LingMare]

moonbeamchaos thanks

[@elisefunaki7000]

Thank you ✨💜 here for eternal sunshine ☀️

[@sharongitau8727]

You took the time. Thanks! 💕

[@izzylktttt648]

I can’t find stranger on Spotify do you know if it’s a cover ?

[@georgesharrisson9614]

Jhene’s voice is so angelic, the whole performance is magic

[@anactivatedthroatchakra1637]

Shoutout to the OG OG Jhene fans who messed with her during her "Wait No More" era when we was adding her on MySpace, putting her song on our wall. I used to listen to that song on KZbin all the time. People taking about her growth since 2012, I'm like nah how about her growth from even beforeeeee then. So lit to see her growth.

[@khanimoon]

She’s so aligned with her purpose it’s crazy

[@veronicawilliams1957]

Ikr?? She was destined for this!

[@babygirlanimation5049]

this is such a good way to put it.

[@jayw.5308]

Right? Forreal. This comment is everything.

[@pinnednews]

she really is.

[@merakialma]

Literally it’s beautiful

[@Jfree7791]

Imma need ya’ll to get frank ocean on this someday

[@cau2006]

Please and thanks.

[@zDidoxD]

Frank ocean ain’t even see frank ocean maaaan! We ain’t never seeing him again 😓

[@sohlalamakaluza3484]

❤️

[@america5108]

he’s grieving...

[@tautol0gy]

we probably won't see frank for awhile :(

[@jehhudson]

This arrangement was everything! Kudos to her team and of course, kudos to Jhene! I am still here, 3 years later, listening to this when I need to relax and center myself. Bless you!

[@sunnybright8206]

I CANNOT STOP PLAYING THIS!!! Keep on coming back! Usher brought me here to Tiny Desk Jhene keeping me 💪🏽

[@macmedicalassistant]

Same! I didn’t even know about tiny desk until Usher but now I am so addicted. This one is so therapeutic ❤️💕

[@sunnybright8206]

Right I loved all the ones I’ve seen never knew Megan and summer both had them

[@cesarsalazar7402]

I love when artist sound better live than they do in the studio

[@skholiwezondi986]

I always love her live versions more than the studio versions

[@Lee-tg2of]

I second this

[@roylewis440]

I wonder if she’s cries from time to time when she listens to her own voice during rehearsals and sound checks

[@KortneyCrittenden]

Most likely tears of joy.

[@oneheiresslane9123]

Right, because I surely do when she is singing.

[@Badgalvevo]

My respect for her as an artist… Jhene isint in the industry to win, she’s not in it to prove something or for money. She sings like she’s only here to be at peace, Bring us peace, does it bc she’s talented and wants to show the world that If you are a true artist, your only desire should be to be at peace and to sing what aligns you and your soul to what you’re singing… She’s a true artist Art-EiST not art-ist… there’s a diff bc she makes art for the soul not # ones and industrialized to the point where she’s only focused on getting plaques ect…. You can tell who really is as meant to be in this industry who was born to be this worlds musical angels and who is in it bc of money … much respect for her and her message ❤️

[@armonflores646]

She really hits every note

[@noxmagubane9515]

"Eyes that will cry Lips that won't lie Love that won't die..." I felt that 😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wavyblkqueen]

😩💜

[@rushaneyoung9975]

I was scrolling the comments and saw urs the same time it was playing and as I read ur comments she was saying each word

[@Tft161]

Them oldies man 😭😭 the jhene we love

[@whatwouldgordonramsaydo]

Where can I find that song?!

[@BreaLinn]

😢😢😢😢💔

[@ChenFabu]

People that underestimate Jhené's vocal ability..

[@haileybear3121]

It’s not that people underestimate, we all know she sounds like an angel ✨ she just really does have times where her vocals are not the best LIVE. But I honestly think even to this day it’s the nerves for her ❤️ she’s such a gentle soul and seems shy... Cause when she’s in intimate settings like this or in the studio, she’s flawless and in her mf bag.

[@TheOfficialKeon]

Are clowns

[@Elmertrigga]

I like her but it looked like playback ..... Her mouth movements didn’t go with what’s being said at certain parts

[@domvieyra]

Who? Imma fight em!!!

[@Ricangirl2957]

Dvk completely false

[@lmdmvillan]

Can’t wait to see her motherhood again with her beautiful baby boy 🪐❤️✨

[@stephmacherr552]

I'm back for my daily dose of Jhene

[@jonnypropaganda]

I’ve never heard Jhené Aiko before. And. Wow. Her voice, her lyrics, straight down my spine. She radiates peace, love and understanding.

[@angeliahmiddlebrooks8311]

Yes, she really is incredible. ☺️

[@moniebrook8209]

Love you’ve been missing out! Now that you know... Indulge!!!!!! She so sweet

[@skiphopflipflopdripdrop]

You’ve been under a rock

[@idkheh218]

Jonathan Hesser exakt

[@WasiaMobFuxWidIt]

This was spiritual. I literally cant stop crying lol like she literally touched something. The love i have for this woman is beyond. Also, sis was singing her face off

[@kyleecoiner3531]

i came here to comment the same ugh!

[@CreoleKissesDiaryTV]

Jhene Aiko is by far one of my favorite artists. One of the best to ever do it from my old nayborhood.

[@maloree.kendall]

Today has been a rough one for me, so overwhelming that I was brought for tears. I remembered this video and just hearing Jhene’s beautiful voice gave me so much peace 🙏🏼

[@nandacetin4581]

She's of another space, time, dimension. Her voice is like an angel.

[@user-fu2jl2ew2u]

The fact that she’s so spiritual makes this comment even more fire

[@FluffyFractalshard]

a starseed like many of us! 💖

[@MRS.DEE2u]

yes I agree 100000 percent

[@beehappy1937]

idc what nobody thinks, this is the best Tiny Desk performance! Shes giving nothing but alignment and peace, i watch this everyday

[@biancadow778]

I don't understand how her music isn't more celebrated. Love her❤

[@keitumetsematlabo337]

Eyes that won’t cry Lips that won’t lie And Love that won’t die

[@jaithevegan]

Yes

[@officialtiffb6501]

This is that bare foot singing that people be talking about. This is so grounded...if Mother Earth had a voice this would be it. A PURE GODDESS✨🌻🌾 LIVING LEGEND

[@Issaviewer91]

omg i was thinking the same thing the moment i saw her bare foot lol

[@VivaLalaLee]

💛💛💛💛

[@officialtiffb6501]

@@Issaviewer91 literally! She gave so much life to this performance

[@steev7343]

I saw this when it first came out and came back crying when she sang at 4:11 . Had me thinking about my sister who passed away last year in May and next month will be one year without her. I miss her so much it hurts my heart.

[@warlockcoast8365]

Let’s not forget this band to they did everything perfect I don’t hear no mistakes

[@Cistaindoes]

When Stranger hits, if you don’t feel nostalgic, you ain’t a OG FAN!

[@biancaelias3579]

Literally!

[@toriediane5758]

!

[@ChiviA84]

Tryna tell u.... That song hits the same as always

[@SupremeeHD]

fr I wasn't expecting her to sing that song , big throwback

[@jordanbaker931]

🙌🏾

[@joonfanatic2140]

The second I heard Stranger it took me back to when I first found her and heard her songs for the first time.. really hit me differently 🥺💗

[@Camille4Real]

One of my favorites by her! Totally agree

[@tree3073]

SAMEEEEE

[@TheJustinFlowers]

Sailing Souls helped me through one of my darkest periods of life.

[@jamieharps]

Same

[@saulgoodman7901]

are you sureeeee we havent met beeeefooooree

[@Yikes007]

This woman’s aura and vibe is majestic. I saw her in person and man…beyond talented and her pen is immaculate.

[@miminguyen1659]

Jhene got me through some dark times

[@71blze]

She's like no other. Her voice, angelic, soulful, pure...I can listen to her every day.

[@AP-lm1qn]

💯

[@renzfrancis1425]

@@AP-lm1qn 0

[@mialouise6936]

Honestly

[@beautifulocs]

I listen to her everyday! My piece of peace ☮️

[@TheThomas2650]

I relate 369

[@xavieramani]

I literally watch this 5 times a day.... she lives rent free in my head

[@jazzminbyler1673]

Same!

[@vic_cresss]

So do I 😂 and I always replay ‘Stranger’

[@tylergriffin4436]

SAME

[@TakishaDanet]

Basically 💛😂 rent free 🤣

[@reinnaclairekcanamo1063]

YES

[@juniorsa2877]

Harp lady is amazing

[@user-ju5tp9dl8q]

Eyes that won't cry, lips that won't lie, love that won't die...

[@reacttoyn..4950]

*No one talking about how beautiful she looks.*

[@serena-bm2lx]

right she looks so stunning in that dress

[@dillondillster]

Maybe Because it’s not all about a persons looks

[@serena-bm2lx]

@@dillondillster but effort was put into her outfit and appearance too it still deserves praise its gorgeous

[@mosethegreat7415]

That goes without being said

[@dillondillster]

Mose The great 💯

[@lifewithlucinda989]

Jhene has the ability to pull you into her world from the first note. She is a walking trance. Mesmerising performance

[@RiahBiah1003]

♥️♥️♥️

[@roysantacruz6636]

I never get tired of this Tiny Desk. This version of Do Better Blues heals my soul. 💙

[@krystal7638]

Very connected to her music, its healing, its calming, and it is purposefully arranged. I listen often, God Bless sister It helps me tune out the world and connect to my inner being every time I listen.