H.E.R.: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@ayomiku22]

The brother on piano is anointed he can play OMG.

[@FindYourFree]

tears

[@BIGGboyee515]

yeah he is DOPE!

[@brileyharris]

ANOINTED, YOU HEAR ME?! 🙌🏾

[@mission130]

femi adebayo agree!

[@kpacubo.]

when he played the harp part of focus on the piano sheeeeeeeesh

[@_left_eye]

the only issue with NPR is: it helps you discover amazing artists, you dig their recordings here and there ad you realize no studio recording is as passionate and magic as these live sets.

[@carlob2409]

yeah i've been underwhelmed about a couple of times. something about these sessions that bring out the best in artists.

[@nicolejordan1086]

Alfie my other issue is since I’m not an employee I can’t go to any of their concerts 😓

[@bgknowable]

Alfie Go see live sets!!!!!

[@_left_eye]

Barlee Gbala i live in Roma and, at 48, still haven’t visited USA yet.. when I finally will, one of these npr sets will be on top of the must see list

[@bgknowable]

Mia culpa!

[@clydestraw3556]

The brotha on the keys. FIYAH. The brotha on the drums. FIYAH The brotha on the bass. FIYAH. The Sista and Brotha on background...... FIERCE.

[@ubunturising]

They so hot they are gonna be banned on two continents and the 48 contingency!! Awesome job!

[@jcoburn3590]

Man, you got it right, except Z on keys gets a "hella MF fire"! I mean, just whoa!

[@enzorini1335]

🔥🔥🔥

[@afabor]

@Llurky lol okay

[@aprilfielder480]

Real music

[@5ft3VanillaMami]

H.E.R.'s voice is like a warm blanket fresh out of the dryer on a chilly autumn night.

[@annedalton916]

Yes that's exactly it! 😍

[@lexiwatson8849]

Never heard anything more accurate 💕

[@szucsviragnatalia]

Currently listening on a chilly autumn morning, it really is!

[@TocaVivi16]

Spot on. Wish the concert was longer.

[@Okaythen193]

Yes, perfect description ❤

[@lkerney7386]

HER voice, HER skin, HER lip stick, HER glasses , HER outfit, HER band, HER humble confidence, HER HAIRRRRRRR!!!!! #HER!!!!!.. I'm in love!

[@DeiidraYvonne]

Girl me too!!! H.E.R. is everything!!

[@444LAAH]

Yes I love her. Humble and passionate

[@gifty2595]

Totally agree! She's beautiful

[@andrethewhat]

Best skin in the industry. The fine balance between the right moisturiser and musical glow.

[@PowerOfLoaf]

HER TEETH!!!!!

[@Owend1605]

is it normal to watch this everyday??

[@Abrahamhamham]

Yes.

[@mauricehill2419]

Yes🔥

[@celestedarby9275]

owen denston Yes

[@Snadyda]

perfectly normal👍

[@SoliloquyMusicGroup]

That's true

[@mad3byj]

0:00 Going (Interlude) 2:40 Feel A Way 6:48 Hard Place 12:29 Focus

[@ronomgenuff]

Lol all my current favorite songs from her currently

[@phoenixrising493]

Amazing the inspirational artist out

[@SiNomaP]

Thank you 🙂

[@MzTastee2]

Not all heros wear capes... Thank u!!

[@elmastar55]

Good look 👌

[@GangsterNerd1]

4 years later and that pianist still gives me chills

[@oneqtlilmutt]

Legit!!!! Adds a whole new dimension to the songs!

[@thatom5590]

Dude!!!! ❤❤

[@anabeatriz1378]

SIM!!

[@anabeatriz1378]

SIM!!

[@azuuribe1033]

yes

[@adamwebb241]

Whole band is incredible, as is H.E.R., but that piano player is NEXT LEVEL

[@VIDAMIN-X]

Zo!

[@raissaramalho8004]

damn true

[@annahernandez6805]

You're so right

[@phenyovictorsako4173]

That's what I'm talking about

[@wordsandfire1]

adamwebb241 he compliments her voice and lyrics perfectly

[@RachelAma]

I wish this was at least an hour long

[@SaintChachki]

a full 2 ours at least

[@felixdeckers8863]

Not anything on H.E.R., but i feel like the concerts are so awesome because the energy is always so high, and if they were longer, it wouldn't always be so.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

It should be three hours of her singing on one note

[@melindanicoleee]

Agreed

[@gregormiller4037]

Just listen to it 3 or more times:)

[@remoteworkqueen]

This makes no goddamn sense... the runs, the vocals, the instruments. It was simply meant to be. Thank you Universe for creating H.E.R.

[@alex0589]

thank you, im still trying to make sense of it. It's just good and we're all searching for it

[@yootoob2]

The whole daggum crew is just DOPE....

[@jino9048]

Thank God for creating H.E.R. and the whole universe!

[@curls4theworld]

Jino 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Pholoso307]

The importance of back up singers is underrated, they make these song's so colorful. Talk about beauty.

[@aineforest]

So true half the time they help write it too so it's their song too so they feel it

[@kiwhi2011]

That’s all I wanted to be was in the background and be a background vocal. They really add to the song. And the statement is right some of them do help write songs

[@jamesadamgleason9471]

Tobe has amazing backups on his TD

[@DeNay25]

It's crazy how she sound just like the record that rare she is so talented I need to see her live

[@reginadavis1028]

VERY RARE THESE DAYS

[@missde4389]

She's good

[@kitanna33]

You should, she's a great performer! I've seen her twice this year

[@OogaB0oga]

that's at least partially due to the AAA mixing from NPR sound engineers

[@str8phuckin]

@M C Which she is a good writer and arranger. Singer... NOT. Pitchy, flat and all over the place. She is like a spoken word chick at best. She needs to see Ms. Jan about those vocals ASAP!

[@nachoxsupreme1444]

Don't sleep on someone who appears to be introverted. They have sooo much to offer!!

[@coryjohnson2866]

Blakk Fero tru

[@spinningsage7727]

my guy; quiet,humble,amazing builder and greatest comedian

[@lovelylayla4978]

Say it Louder! So true !

[@thedonsax]

Word

[@queenofqueens5460]

Yes she appears to be focus is my fave

[@hautboisjc]

00:10 going (interlude) 02:43 Feel a way 06:47 Hard Place 12:23 focus

[@ziondavis7347]

Thank you❤️

[@nonku_m]

Thank you so much!!😩

[@merlinmediagroup]

Thanks. It irritates me that NPR don't put the time stamps in the description. Some of us come back again and again just for that one song!

[@miamoore32]

The time stamps are helpful but it's hard to skip over any of the songs!

[@WillGdaFather]

No need to skip. Even her speaking is harmonious 💘

[@rohankhubchandani3694]

she sings so calmly for so long. so soothing. insane control

[@jbiggernu]

She's talented. These Tiny Desk performances are life. It really does separate label puppets from the artists.

[@thesuncollective1475]

@pickpocket95 I can't hear it..sounds perfect..if there are they sound right haha!

[@chrisf9577]

@@stanvanillo9831 label puppets like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Britney Spears, pretty much pop stars in general.

[@ebonycreated2632]

jbiggernu your damn right about that man!!

[@shereencoteau4083]

I concur!!!

[@thinblacknoodles]

FACTS AF what you say

[@deseangahner6832]

This is the king of R&B right now.

[@SHAMONDAEREACTS2]

Desean Gahner facts!

[@AlishaDixonTV]

✅

[@CashOnDeliveryPayUp]

And she dont eeeeyeeee yyeeeeeeeyyeeeeeyyyeee 😭😂

[@TheRelentless1ne]

*Queen Of R&B

[@indigvilet896]

TheRelentless1ne no, King is correct.

[@Duflachify]

The audio is always so on point. The tiny desk engineers are incredible

[@thebitcoininspector9246]

no doubt.. those microphones are amazing..

[@jeremiahsimmons2118]

straight up!

[@CLMiller313]

FACTS!!! 💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@whatarewedoingforfood7165]

They really are! Good shout

[@thamara5517]

truly amazing!

[@alillyz]

HER deserves a second tiny desk!! 💕

[@Kyliebby]

I agree completely!! 🤍

[@glamjam9695]

I agree

[@ChildofYAH]

Facts!!! Singing her recent hits!

[@craigbrooksjr6266]

Absolutely 💯

[@gabbycustodia1706]

Anyone else's brain melts everytime HER starts singing "Focus"?

[@kokolatte825]

I heard the songwriter describe what inspired him to write the first verse. So powerful.

[@natalieb4111]

Gabby Custodia every time!

[@cayocampos7990]

@@kokolatte825 it's about his mom, right?

[@aronmixson5784]

Gabby Custodia all the time

[@kekekujichagulia571]

Yes!💓

[@aleeshataylor8278]

This how black church’s music be..the transitions are INSANE..I play piano and I MISS THIS vibe. You can literally feel the music through your body and you let your soul take control.. there’s nothing like it in the world. Music is a true god given gift

[@Kamala_b]

This is not gospel. Gospel singers would have blown the mic up vocally.

[@aleeshataylor8278]

kamala b never said it was gospel. I said the vibe of devotion in black churches is similar to this live set. I never used the word ‘gospel’ in my statement. But thanks for trying hun :)

[@Kamala_b]

aleesha taylor I stand by what I said. Nowhere near the black church. Nice try hun!

[@aleeshataylor8278]

kamala b I think I have the expertise to say but everyone has the right to their opinion even if it disagrees w mine. I stand by what I said and continue on with your views ;)

[@perrymg1982]

Thats the energy i always look for this session is so stimulating

[@alienboiloic6676]

Look, I know that H.E.R. and the band are amazing. But let's talk about the sound engineering. The sound is absolutely amazing !!! The vocal and the instruments are organically mixed, very natural, I'd say better than the studio version.

[@ErnestEstime]

alienboiloic boom! her Musical Director (the pianist) really deserves a lot of credit here! Glad you mentioned this.

[@revmd621]

Awesome!!😎

[@diogorodriguesdas.frutuoso163]

All the npr are amazing

[@revmd621]

Absolutely.

[@TheUncommonBeauty]

👍🏽👏🏾

[@Augustskies99]

Keep rewatching this because her voice just so healing 😢

[@shanthemusickid]

she's so beautiful . every aspect is so beautiful

[@S1R-ider]

shanthemusickid I completely agree! This has to be the best tiny desk I’ve seen...

[@kuchesezik]

❤️

[@deepasoldeep1652]

YESSSSSSS 💜

[@Joewilliams563]

This guy on the drums really looks like he's not even trying, but he's killing it. The talent in that room among all of them is on another level

[@jazzmonk75]

Joseph Williams They are definitely in the pocket!!!

[@SayconTalks]

They are all killing it! Each and everyone of them

[@jbecknc]

SayconTalks Amen. Another level .

[@teedy1boy]

I'm feeling you all the way! I

[@rudyvradio]

A WHOLE nutha level!

[@anjeenewyorrican7675]

21 years young! Damm. She's velvet. That's real R&B ,old soul in a beautiful young woman

[@triceyf8344]

Imagine her legacy at even 30.. never mind 40!! It’s exciting

[@kimberlybrown5381]

This tiny desk made me fall in love with HER. It's been five years and I can never get tired of coming back to this. Truly just perfect

[@amberc2it]

And the pianist is FLAWLESS!

[@simonkubeka394]

Whats the pianists name please

[@caiogll]

simon kubeka Alonzo Harris, aka Zo

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Yeah, there's definitely something there. Dude's at another level.

[@etoileetoile7678]

I was just checking if someone has been noticed that 🙌🏾

[@Citycakes216]

He sounds like Robert Glasper 👏🏾👏🏾

[@killerguitarguy]

The guy on the piano is impressing the hell out of me. Scratch that, the entire band is amazing so glad I found H.E.R.

[@anyhu4u]

that's Zo!...check him out

[@shaunwatson8792]

Now that u have, go check out her first mixtapes n albums PROMISE they are as fire as these performances

[@glamazontonya]

She is the new generation of r&b PERIOD

[@george00719]

She is keeping it alive..the kids only love Hip Hop , quit dissin and feel some Soul

[@john-adriancoker2789]

The new up'n'coming faces of R'n'B mt.Rushmore H.E.R Brent Faiyaz SZA Daniel Caesar

[@rafaeltmanso]

@@john-adriancoker2789 Mac Ayres would fit that list too

[@beelee4580]

More like a throw back to the old school stuff. The best stuff.

[@cynthiaalzora1990]

LaTonya Stylez I agree R&B/Neo soul 😍

[@swissmiss3532]

TOP TIER!!! This woman sounds exactly like her records/even better than the record. Her voice, tone, musicianship, EVERYTHING!

[@MomentumMarketingTips]

ELITE MUSICIAN AND VOCALIST

[@regitadunda]

This version of Focus is 😍😍😍 wish she would play Every Kind Of Way though

[@sbrooks729]

Regita Dunda i wish she played carried away

[@MFFL_MDP]

Regita Dunda I’ll play it for you 😍

[@TheRelentless1ne]

I'm getting goosebumps off this performance.

[@nds5796]

Take you there😭

[@skepto-o-punk8286]

Wow. H.E.R is a smart woman who has surrounded herself with truly amazing musicians. Very impressive band. I was surprised when she started doing the cool George Bensioning -- singing with her guitar soloing -- very cool.

[@trevonwesley5686]

Damn she's the best R&B singer in the game right now

[@daniscottxo]

Trevon Wesley Jasmine Sullivan blows her out the water, she has much more range and control of her vocals.

[@righteousree9837]

She the king of r&b😂😂😂

[@Creolethunda]

Don't let jacquees see this lmao

[@eliasrayz1412]

@@ben23232 Daniel Caesar is the King !!!!!!!

[@amber3421]

Look out for Masego he's super talented

[@cookiethesnitch]

I have to circle back around to this in 2023. I can really hear Stevie Wonder's influence when she goes into that vamp on focus. Especially from the piano players chords. Then her is improvising over that with India Arie vibes. I just love this because she's not just copying people. This is really brilliant musicianship from her and the band members. I'd love to sit in with them. They are having so much fun with it. 🥰

[@staffanolofsson8201]

As a grown up man, 75, I listen to H.E.R. Halleluja, it is never too late for great musical experiences!

[@mre1love1love]

Word ☝🏿☮️

[@susanbaker-schloth1152]

Of course, absolutely

[@Lola_love545]

Absolutely she is genius!! At 45 years young she represents real R&B put in on play and get taken away even in 2022! Good music doesn’t have a age!!

[@whitecloud6383]

She’s forty FIVE? Naw.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@whitecloud6383 No she is 25, born as Gabriella Wilson in 1997. I dont know where you grabbed 45?

[@natinatyoutube]

So next time your parents or anybody says "today's music is trash" just send em this video and tell em to STFU. There has always been both trash and good music, nowadays we just have to dig a little bit to find the gems but they still there. Everybody from the band to the backup singers the did an EXCELLENT job, they didnt just perform, they ENJOYED every note and gave us a unique, beautiful EXPERIENCE. I loved it so much. Wow.

[@NurseViv]

Shes pretty much the only one... her and Caesar, holding it down for real R&B...the rest of today's music is pretty much trash tho...

[@Filomen7]

with NPR and youtube recomendations you don't even have to dig anywhere :D there is a shitload of a great new music!

[@amakaaja1783]

VivianTravels Steve lacy, ravyn lenae, Syd, summer walker, tom misch, Chloe and Halle the list goes ooooooon 😂 quite a few more than two

[@ErnestEstime]

VivianTravels leon bridges, nick hakim, chris brown, ella mai, anthony hamilton, john legend, jessie j... please stop the hate

[@natinatyoutube]

VivianTravels With all due respect: have several seats.

[@Uncle_Sammo]

She asked "Can I sing to y'all" Girl...... whatchu think Imma say??

[@venusrules9989]

You think I wasn't when I WAS??!?!?!

[@tonyawhiting5291]

Facts. Lol Sanggg hunni

[@rheeryder2524]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@alimich6558]

likes at 444- 🏃🏽‍♂️💨

[@BluEx22329]

Lol

[@kameelahsalaam2748]

Are we not gonna talk about how the drummer is COMPLETELY in pocket, and transitions so nice???! 🥰🤗 This blessed my SOUL.

[@karoneh]

He was DEFINITELY in the pocket.

[@phillreal]

I wish you could hear the brush sticks on the hi hat better! Also sad that his snare trigger doesn't activate multiple times during the set. Regardless, neither caused any hiccups during the set and his playing was perfect. Amazed by all of it still.

[@trobballin1]

Lauryn Hill and India Arie vibes. Miss this music here

[@sheresetyff]

yesyesyes

[@cda9140]

Yes this

[@MrLawphin]

Exactly! 🤩

[@ruffey1748]

The industry took this vocal and sound off commercial radio, and replaced it with pale imitations, just my opinion. This smooth vocal, not that gravelly forced singing, is what I appreciate about Soul and R&B.

[@kennethdukeii1133]

Rebecca she’s talented as fuck shut up

[@johntucker8419]

You are telling the truth

[@pethimbo]

lol, dude i dont think you get what she is saying.

[@tevin1846]

Kenneth Duke, II @Rebecca is also saying, that H.E.R is talented. As well as the stuff on mainstream radio isn’t as good as H.E.R.. What are you tripping about ?

[@ruffey1748]

LMAO! @@kennethdukeii1133

[@kingzamo2069]

It's been 4 years and I still can't get over how amazing this is. The harmonies, the runs in focus, and the whole band are just amazing, to say the least.

[@kathymashalla4444]

Josh Rogosin (audio engineer) is a genius. Period. Every performance sounds like it’s happening in my living room.

[@ravensmood]

People don''t understand the sound man/woman is also the most important person in the music industry.

[@diondrewatts2960]

Facts!

[@gabriellaaldegondakristian1740]

agree!

[@TheJoulification]

So true!! At one point someone moved an instrument in the video and then I turned around and was scared something changed (I'M sitting in the library right now). So crazy good. I always miss this feeling when I listen to the same songs later on spotify.

[@theGoldjey]

I actually prefer deeper voices like hers, sooo calming.

[@mnicole736]

right !!

[@rheeryder2524]

Yep. Like Lauryn Hill, Oleta Adams, Toni Braxton, India.Arie.

[@GSheltonJr]

U mean HERs

[@sleepywillow6641]

Yes I prefer that deeper singing voice from women singers for sure. However, a guy who sings falsetto just hits different lol

[@theGoldjey]

@@sleepywillow6641 definitely

[@GraceReport]

I could listen to HER all day, I just love HER so much!!!!

[@saintilk]

Couldn’t agree with you more. Obsessed

[@theesweetscience2084]

Who's the breakthru artist of the whole year ... 'O its HER

[@monicaturner02]

Same 💕

[@believerinchrist6391]

I'm listening every day 💯 listening now outside my house...that....before you go in the crib therapy .....I love her band too "Dream Come True" I wish I could afford to pay H.E.R to come on our show!!!

[@ashantiboo]

ME TOO

[@anahatabetamerceti]

I've watched this literally thousands of times and barely noticed how she commands that stage and works it leading the band. She's a prodigy. She's talent.

[@la_real_selena]

I thought H.E.R was 25 but I was today years old .. And find out we're both 21. So much maturity & talent. i love H.E.R !😍😊😭😂💘💘💘💘

[@dareusdesign]

This version of Going (Interlude) is INCREDIBLE

[@Joshleeb89]

Souldude835 perfection

[@danaberry2]

Sic ain't it?

[@unbotheredmovement]

Ikr! 😘

[@ebsuede]

I've literally just played Going 5times str8 can't get past this version

[@JiraiyaSanninPervySage]

H.E.R: *"Can I sing to y'all?!" Guy in Audience: *"Please!"*

[@yvesortiz999]

Jiraiya Sannin I was the 420th like....your welcome

[@oldgamernewtricks]

H.E.R. albums are one of few that you click play on track one and never hit skip.....

[@Sam-ky3su]

0:05 - Going 2:13 - Feel a Way 6:47 - Hard Place 12:17 - Focus

[@fmurro]

Thank you!

[@kingbooda2415]

Yea thank you so much

[@missudad65]

Perfect

[@trinnichic45]

Cause not all heroes wear capes

[@benpowel8884]

You the MVP

[@Brittnioceansidevibe]

she is the future and the savior for real music. I seen HER in concert and the girl is amazing. only 21 and her writing capabilities will knock you off your feet. I wish the best for her career, truly! I am such a big fan!!!! day one

[@str8phuckin]

The writing and arranging is all that ! The singing...NO

[@Brittnioceansidevibe]

Phreeze I disagree.

[@_Ashley_O]

Same!! ❤❤💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Phatkatlewis]

Actual Factual!!!!!

[@alex0589]

right?

[@johnsongtf683]

🥰🥺 *Been waiting since she came on with Daniel Caesar*

[@Thataussiebattler]

Dan c was epic

[@LGnLA]

Literally!!!!! Thanks Tiny Desk... H.E.R. rocks!!!❤

[@heatherdigby1165]

Tiny Desk…ALWAYS superb performances & recordings. Each musician and singer doing their individual best to create gorgeous music together. Zo’s piano playing is beyond beautiful 😍

[@bo777ford]

Ima old head...Ohio player....I see a lot of conversation about what happened to all the good music from my generation....truth be told, this young lady and several like her are puttin in work...You gotta listen, you gotta give them a chance...one more thing...youngin on the piano a Master.

[@blackqueen5201]

He is making my soul smile

[@Sharelleiamhis]

Say it! You have told the truth. Pianist is cold wit it. I play keys but he's on another level. He's physically present but his spirit is up in them keys.

[@Toywins]

Facts, they are out here, you can't just listen to radio and think you're going to find these gems!

[@wanZ...]

BIG ups Ohio player!!!!!

[@zacha6066]

He’s like 50 years old

[@amann3161]

That pianist is spectacular

[@geirivindhvidsten6681]

Who is he? He's crazy

[@leoninglis6947]

@@geirivindhvidsten6681 Hes zo. He also makes original music which is pretty good.

[@bford3977]

AMEN!!!

[@geirivindhvidsten6681]

@@leoninglis6947 Amazing feel and style to his playing! Gotta check it out, thanks

[@ruffey1748]

I listen to a lot of Janelle Monae, India Arie, Erykah Badu etc... surprised the algorithm hasn't offered me H.E.R. The musicians are earning their place in this band, the production, sound mixing. All of it is fantastic!

[@13ikea]

My Trap Soul station on Pandora usually plays HER a lot.

[@quentin_lnh]

She makes me think about Lauryn Hill too

[@BTCBlizzy]

Turn off the neo soul

[@mytwocents100]

Algos be tripping sometimes

[@QueenGleaux]

You’ll love Oshun, Ill Camille, Noname and even Daniel Caesar esp if you love the greats of r&b soul 🙌🏾 thank me later 🌻

[@anthonyleong2613]

Song start times: "Going (Interlude)" 0:00 "Feel A Way" 2:43 "Hard Place" 6:47 "Focus" 12:27 So grateful for this video, have rewatched it so many times.

[@OnlyThomasHayes]

What a way to end the year, NPR 🙌🏽 Gifting us with 5 TIME GRAMMY NOMINATED H.E.R. 🔥🔥🔥

[@isaiahgonzalez8358]

Thomas Hayes thr nomines are mainstream catchy artist for the most part they picked dumb albums

[@blueblack1619]

They play instruments. No autotune or other voice enhancements. Songs with lyrics about something. The sounds of Blackness once again! Love it!

[@blueblack1619]

I only hear soul and the sounds of Blackness. Don’t block the blessing hoss...

[@blueblack1619]

D3adly7 I don’t hear it but if you do then great. You good now?

[@blueblack1619]

It’s all good brother!

[@getcholife7053]

Blue Black yes, artistry, skill and passion. This is how we do when we do!

[@carolmiller5713]

I love all the references - blues, jazz, soul, R & B, all wrapped in this beautiful young woman's voice and her spot on band! Artists give us all the greatest gifts.

[@peytonrosenberg6603]

The brother on the keys is incredible!

[@iSkate1208]

You can only be as good as the team you surround yourself with. Shout out to the backup singers, keys, drums, and the bassist who helped to make this magic to happen. So organic and in sync. Moved by this. Beautiful.

[@djxxxplicit]

Yo the group was dope!

[@JanelleSpeaks]

werd!

[@jerikao4659]

miracles work thru the ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET prayer. read the promises of those powerful prayers. Jesus is coming back soon , be prepared

[@Scandal247]

Who is back enjoying this in 2021? Timeless, classic.

[@monicataylor5529]

🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Docta_Mike]

Me!

[@GoatReactz]

Really it just came out...

[@DaSilvaMindset73]

I look at it very freaking day!!! Ha! Blessings

[@unknowntalent3440]

Just haters

[@jbecknc]

R&B is still the heart and soul of American music. With jazz, it’s America’s gift to the world. H.E.R. keeps the tradition going. Brilliant talent, great band.

[@kebalepilefinger5811]

That ‘Feel a way’ song is magical, H.E.R is a rockstar 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@reginadavis1028]

She should do a collab w/Jasmine Sullivan. Their "vocal raspiness and skills" are similar.

[@_Ashley_O]

Been patiently waiting for that to happen!! 💯💯🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Forlorn.]

She should collab with JMSN

[@MikeIzenady]

I was thinking the SAME thing...

[@nikkid2105]

@@Forlorn. What you know 'bout JMSN? 😁 I would be all for that collabo.

[@EboJ13]

Oooo yes!!! 👏

[@FaithJones1990]

YOUR GOING TO WIN EVERY GRAMMY YOU WERE NOMINATED FOR 💯💯

[@d.t.artistry]

Faith Jones she deserves so much!!!

[@UKLeonie]

We claim that for her as loyal fans and new followers

[@Kahanaa]

In the name of Jesus and all things good, we declare victory!!!!

[@Thataussiebattler]

You got to have Faith :)

[@Thataussiebattler]

@@Kahanaa dude i respect your beliefs but how about respect other peoples.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I think that the pianist needs a whole bunch of compliments. Listening to him gives this exellent concert another dimension. He gives this R&B a certain jazz feeling that isn´t wrong at all! Together with the band he fits in completely. I am so exited about this consert! Greetings from a 76 old man from Sweden.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Strange as it may seem, this consert was new for me 4 weeks ago. But it is never to late.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

And I promise to never again use my age as a "thumbs-up-collector". I have felt bad about that from the start.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

And if you are scared of getting old I can tell you that isnt something to bother about. This music (and other music) will follow you up in ages.

[@isakalmyren6909]

Swedish 22 year old here, completely agree with you!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@isakalmyren6909 Tack för det, Isak.

[@tamaiya.j]

I still come back to THIS Tiny Desk experience in 2022. HER really slayed this. I just love her entire sound and intentionality with vocals and her band. 💓 Thank you, NPR for bringing great musicians to your platform.💗

[@jakaylawingfield575]

She’s one of the best her concerts are amazing she’s a true musician very rare

[@jj9533]

This shit is so therapeutic to listen to. That harmonizing she did with those background singers wow that was beautiful

[@thesuncollective1475]

She should do an album like this with these sounds..acoustic-ish..no synths..

[@jj9533]

@@thesuncollective1475 for real

[@cooki3m0nster1]

My son was just hysterically crying in his car seat (he hates it) as soon as he heard the beginning vocals he was silent. We love H.E.R

[@worldpeace0266]

music calms the mind... it is truly a natural healer..does the same for me when I'm hysterically crying about life's obstacles....

[@maryforbes1854]

The Cool Mom Hot Wife Blog that’s so cute😍

[@BB11249]

Baby whisperer

[@nikiniang1991]

My son was just like this, then I got him the big boy (toddler) car seat and the crying stopped. He just wanted to see what was going on. His view was obstructed in that infant carrier.

[@chandrasmith4114]

The Cool Mom Hot Wife Blog my son just had a come apart because I skipped past one of her songs 😂

[@shonjayt]

I would pay good money just watch a jam session with H.E.R and her band. I've seen quite a few bands vibe out but they all have a chemistry that is magic to experience.

[@furstnaymelassnaim9206]

shonjayt none tops the chemistry of Erykah Badu and her band though.

[@lemuelbailey9970]

Can we pass a hat around for the pianist please can you hear the delicately full sound he is playing with 🔥

[@mistaencore732]

this has to be the best npr of 2018. Everything about her screams legend in the making. Cant wait to see what she does in 2019. Looking forward to typing listening to this in 2050.

[@missesmandarin9990]

It is the best one

[@mistaencore732]

Misses Mandarin I watch this everyday 😂😂😂

[@belizegal29]

Mista Encore , how bout E. Badu?😂

[@Hollow8291]

same with daniel caesar

[@CharlieCalvert]

So many of these tiny desk concerts are so good that it makes me wonder if there is something wrong with the recording industry. These artists sound better, sometimes much better, when they play live than they do on their official releases. This group is particularly amazing, but the same thing happens over and over with any number of artists. I wonder if this could be the future of music releases. Forget the darn studio and all that production, just let the artists play. There are some exceptions, of course, where a group or a producer has a real talent for using a studio, but on average these concerts make me think the recording studios do more harm than good.

[@mindapothecary]

Very true...very embarrassing for the studio where they record their albums. Maybe they shd record their albums at the NPR desk.

[@Msd4-13]

This band you heard just now has great commercial success. Their music transfer well in the studio to their recorded music. Sometimes its the studio and sometimes its the musicians who don't do well in studio settings. H.E.R will be around for a long time they're loved universal.

[@gelliebean7387]

reminds us of the "unplugged" days... JUST MUSIC 💜💜💜💜

[@christopherordonez6800]

I find this with every artist on npr

[@mojanazwa141]

This is not a problem with studio. Please remember that the most important decisions are being mad by labels that releases albums, than producers decisions and artist is at the end.

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Ok can we just appreciate how good 'Focus' is here. At 16:17 when they settle into that new Groove is absolute heaven. Do you ever get emotional because of how good someone is. Not because the song is sad or happy but because of how good the musicians are. I do ALL the time. I think it's gratitude. Like, I'm lucky to be alive at all but I'm so grateful that tellent like this exists and that I have ears to experience it and eyes to watch it. What an intensely amazing thing that people can be SO good at something

[@scorpi092]

Charlie Smith YES!!!

[@stanton7843]

talent chills

[@qaddyshack6144]

I feel this, bc sometimes when I’m singing a song I can’t help but to close my eyes and rock and just vibe and sometimes cry bc the music is just so good and just hitting me in the right places.

[@esmereldasnickles8056]

@@qaddyshack6144 yeah....it be like that

[@morganclemons2354]

Charlie Smith great way to look at it

[@danieladebimpe2919]

My God, the focus record is one of the best live performances ever .

[@lamarmoore1641]

With all the recent debates... H.E.R. is actually this generation’s King of R&B!

[@anasmith3120]

better!

[@ophimilemmoledi3926]

Case closed

[@dynastyvickers750]

QUEEN😎😎

[@simonepringle3249]

So true!

[@perrymg1982]

Daniel ceaser is king shes queen

[@marioblack4294]

I am begging tiny desk to please get D'Angelo and Vanguard on please pretty pretty please!!!

[@PayMeNoMind]

That would be slick

[@celesteb.6463]

Pretty please

[@josemariareyes3448]

Yes please

[@legacyentertainment7656]

Jareau Vandal, Mac Ayres, Allen Stone, Hablot Brown, Moonchild, Vulfpeck, please!! It's a music emergency! The world needs this badly!!

[@blaqgurl]

Pretty please

[@benilaria4166]

Andddd I cried. This is effortless. I have a feeling Anderson Paak will have some competition for most viewed tiny desk....

[@legacyentertainment7656]

Jareau Vandal, Mac Ayres, Allen Stone, Hablot Brown, Moonchild, Vulfpeck, please!! It's a music emergency! The world needs this badly!!

[@FindYourFree]

tearssss

[@lenoxhill.mp3]

from roughly 9:52 to 10:10 and again from 11:00 to 11:30 I got BIG goosebumps I felt like I had heard Lauryn Hill's voice.... unbelievable. Got to give it up th H.E.R. and realize for those that claim there isn't real music anymore we are staring incredible artists in the face who are influenced by and equally as talented as the incredible artists that preceded them. What a time to be alive

[@AdAmLaJ]

Anyone else appreciate the guy on the keys?

[@buttaflykiss15]

I keep saying it!! He's AMAZING.

[@JarardKenneth]

Of course! It’s Zo! Zo! Is just as dope as Robert glaspar

[@lilleyprescott2448]

Amen

[@r.ericahfit]

of course

[@jesusmissaelguardadoalvara6643]

¡¡¡¡Es muy bueno :)

[@vicentegodfrey5606]

That jazz chord progression at the end of focus should just be looped and capped with a whole new set of lyrics. I can go all day on it. My hats off to the pianist. His playing is tight and his choices between the chords are on the money. Give that guy a raise!

[@marlonchapman14]

Vicente Godfrey what is his name????

[@tiagibson7170]

I CONCUR VINCENTE'

[@iwhitemage]

marlonchapman14 @iamjuszo on Instagram

[@WaithakaEnt]

marlonchapman14 ZO

[@Piperpads]

Yes! He just crushes me...

[@flyingcheff]

H.E.R., the whole experience is like a gorgeous hot bath for all parts; body, mind, and heart. The Piano keys are the bubbles, sublime, the drummer smoooooth, the synchronicity and grooves are so tight, flawless, and fresh; it's all AMAZING. the voices, back and front; exquisite. And, it doesn't all sound the same or like the "usual" that is so proliferate.....awesome. This is different in the best way!!

[@Tamisha7]

Gabby Flying Chef soaking in lavender beads with a scented candle and a glass of 🍷. Damn, I’m going to take a bath.

[@cadaidram]

Superb analogy !😉

[@cadaidram]

@@Tamisha7 Lol...I feel ya!😂

[@juanitadenwood527]

Wow Well Said

[@diva4tv]

What a poetic review! It is beautiful.

[@paulodetarso3324]

11:35 - This part right here, man... The clean presentation of everyone in this amazing talented band, followed by the smoothest transition to introducing H.E.R. and then Focus comes on, just PURE tenderness. I love this song so much, first time I heard it here gave me chills. Always coming back to this!

[@FreedomIsJustAWord]

That drummer is deep inside the pocket. This band is excellent. Black excellence

[@Midnytman]

The drummer kills this entire performance. He was deeeeeeeeep in his bag on "Don't Make Me Feel a Way" tho.

[@malarch7]

And he's not overbearing in that pocket either...it's like he's playing all grace notes...✊

[@tamekal795]

Ain't nothing like a strong alto voice🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@SOULSOREAL94]

I hear Jazmine Sullivan so much in certain notes

[@AKILOJOINTVIDEOS]

me too... and sometimes Alicia Keys & India Aire

[@SOULSOREAL94]

yes i said that on my twitter alicia keys & floetry "say yes" we both hearing the same things I love India Arie one of my tops as well @@AKILOJOINTVIDEOS

[@hobrock4191]

I thought the same thing Soleil Johnstone...really similar riffs and runs...would love to here those two collab!

[@msrose4]

Sammmeeeeee

[@4filled]

All of the above and little Lauryn Hill too

[@Siris35]

This young lady is so talented. The band sounds so pure.

[@thelabailey]

The PIANO PLAYER!!! Geesh! This entire show was love

[@worldpeace0266]

Can I just concur!!! YES!

[@kolabamidele5922]

I'm telling sisss

[@kolabamidele5922]

You*

[@objectiveone1478]

Yes indeed, he was really PLAYING that thing!

[@yootoob2]

The whole crew is dope beyond belief.... Everything about this is just so right....

[@jamilahandrews238]

This is why I Hate Tiny Desk!!!! I can’t listen to the original after lol

[@eliassolis7403]

Ain't that the truth!

[@shaneb7072]

Yes you can. Itunes has all the tiny desk on podcast. Check it out.

[@trayrussell7244]

You are right.they have artistic freedom to deliver the song with true intent not for broad appeal..there comes to battle between artist and record label...peace to all music lovers...music the powerful art

[@Tamisha7]

So true. Lol.

[@itsaqualutarot29]

I swear I been listening to this every day since it post and I got all her albums 😥

[@ryancourts2726]

I actly prefer listening to her live, w her band she is soooooo dope

[@Snadyda]

This is insane

[@layiahbogan7440]

I feel the same way Lol

[@neishiaward3804]

Absolutely

[@DKDUBB24]

Props to the background singers they did amazing 👏

[@AdventistHomemaker]

Ajanee makes amazing music. Check her out. She is amazing.

[@DKDUBB24]

@@AdventistHomemaker is that who is singing in the background?

[@ChariseSowells]

"Hard Place" gives me chills every time

[@frmtheconcrete2529]

EVERY! TIME!

[@frmtheconcrete2529]

Chills and tears

[@SOPhishNEL]

I legit listen to / sing this song every single day, multiple times a day...can't stop, such a magical and raw, version of this track during this tiny desk session...so layered with emotions and feels and depth ahhh I'm in love

[@jakharismith]

BRENT FAIYAZ/SONDER PLEASE??!! 🙏🙏

[@FancyMama90]

Jakhari Smith yesssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!

[@annayiiyanna]

PLEASE!!!!!

[@b3vsski]

Yes!

[@chrissyb87]

Pretty please

[@amandashore5124]

she's so humble when she introduces Hard Place, and now it's Grammy nominated for Best Song & Best Record

[@watchrami]

Amanda Shore yet she forgets about her band and all she talks about is herself here

[@tatertotter808]

I saw her live and def got a cocky self-centered vibe from her in person too. However the more I listen to her the more I understand why she’s full of herself 😂🤷‍♀️

[@shaechae5919]

tatertotter808 haha i had no idea she was a bit like that 😂 but then again if i were HER i would be obsessed with myself... how can u resist that voice ❤️

[@leila2tlz]

@@watchrami I was looking for this comment, I thought I was the only one who felt this way.. And I'm french so I thought maybe I didn't get it all. And at the end, when Malik and Ajanee (sorry if I spell it bad) keep singing and she (HER) says "we don't have all day", Malik says "aw" like there is a little discomfort maybe because he was the one who introduced the band instead of her.. Well, maybe I go too far in the interpretation (cause I watched it too many times lol). But I love her music and she is very talented, maybe it's just a feeling, but the band is really great and they deserved some credit too.

[@idkbrosstudios8446]

tatertotter808 she’s really not 😂 she’s actually very humble (having met her I feel very confident to say that, I dare say she’s even a lil bit shy). She always gives her band a shoutout on her social media, I think she just let Malik introduce so he could have a chance to speak. She usually introduces the bad. But hey, some people don’t vibe with others I guess.

[@Dudja]

beyond amazing

[@weauxisme]

WHAT A LIGHT!!! She's giving me Alicia, she's giving my Lauryn Hill, she's giving me Stevie, she's giving me EVERYBODY

[@LTReid]

She's giving you HER lol

[@carolmiller5713]

And more!

[@franquevedo2040]

OMG so true, she got some Alicia keys Vibes, h.e.r. is so talented tho

[@gellebelle1]

And Jazmine Sullivan.

[@MsBabbzy]

Great suggestion: Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill, Maxwell and Stevie Wonder NPR Tiny Desk Concerts!

[@cataleyasazo6664]

they are ON a VIBE. damn whole band in sync. such talent