Durand Bernarr: Tiny Desk Concert

Mitra I. Arthur | March 31, 2023
Durand Bernarr is an experience. At the Tiny Desk, members of his band - clad in costumes evoking characters from the Disney Channel animated series The Proud Family - surrounded Bernarr, outfitted in a white and magenta sequined ensemble with a wig styled in a pompadour, channeling the electric energy of the soul and funk singer of the Proud Family, Uncle Bobby.
More than an experience, Bernarr is a skilled singer. He's gained a following from his catchy albums (including his most recent, Wanderlust), his time spent backing Erykah Badu on tour and his appearances on BET programming. His voice jumps from robust baritone to clear falsetto with ease. Every song takes on a different musical character as he curates the show needed for each audience.
When reflecting on his visit to the Tiny Desk, Bernarr remarked, "I had to show on this platform I'm so much more than just R&B." And he did just that, using, as he put it, "a smooth, alternative James Brown, vaudeville jingles, Quiet Storm, Chanté Moore, jazz, R&B, Patrice Rushen, hip-hop, bluegrass, country, musical theater, house, funk, opera, rock..." to showcase his showmanship at its peak.
Bernarr told the Tiny Desk team: "I'm not meant to be understood; I'm meant to be experienced." I imagine not many Tiny Desks experiences wrap up like his did: with a shirtless performer going into a dip and Diana Ross-in-Mahogany-style twirls, and then weaving his way through the audience supplying hugs and high fives.
SET LIST
"Leveled"
"Chops (Reprise from Stuck)"
"Sam's Vibe"
"Company"
"Mango Butter"
"Relocate"
"Freefall
"Stuck."
"Melody"
MUSICIANS
Durand Bernarr: vocals
Frank Moka: drums
Sam Hoffman: guitar, keys
Egberto "Budda" Foster, Jr.: bass
Devin Smith: keys
Terron Austin: vocals
Roy Pattern, Jr.: vocals
Jason Paul: vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Estefania Mitre, Maia Stern
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Audio Assistant: Neil Tevault
Production Assistants: Jill Britton, Ashley Pointer
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Pilar Galván, Sofia Seidel
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #tinydesk #durandbernarr

[@nprmusic]

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[@tulsacaupain2882]

Can you please ask him to cine back to Holland. The concert was way to short.

[@kokainejane773]

❤❤❤My dream...

[@DawnyaJones]

This man! Is special ❤❤ 😊

[@aieshacarthan1402]

Me babyy like I don’t have it on my playlist 😂I love him❤

[@loval08]

Me! 😂☑️💪🏿🔥❤️🤜🏿🙌🏿👏🏿💯👑🎉👍🏿

[@JulianAlbino]

Omg yall they are dressed as the PROUD FAMILY CHARACTERS! Durand Bernarr: Uncle Bobby Proud Drummer & both Guitarists: Gross Sisters BG Singers: LaCienega Boulevardez, Zoe & Felix Pianist: Sticky Brown I can’t unsee it!This is so iconic!

[@shewhosucceeds]

I was searching for this comment 🥰the other background singers are Proud Family characters as well: Zoe & Felix 😍 & the pianist is Sticky! He did what needed to be done with this Tiny Desk concert!

[@kimberlyreynolds4646]

I thought I was tripping. It’s like they jumped right off the animation into real life. Thank you for confirming my inner thoughts. Lol

[@teelinn4912]

Ikr! I love this. 😂😂

[@rabbitcutie2004]

Yassssss 😍

[@KClems-nq6xn]

Yoooooo, I didn't even notice that until I read this!! That's hilarious😂😂😂😂

[@KevOnStage]

Durand is one of the worlds best! So happy he’s on here!!!

[@tj7855]

Agreed! And Kev you put me on to Tiny Desk 🎬🎬

[@LadyTam716]

🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬

[@robinson2180]

I have been waiting!!!!!!

[@fabpersonalgrowthanddevelo5735]

Agreed!!!🎉

[@Meesha_]

He's not gonna let you hit kev

[@prettytunkies4038]

Who else keeps coming back here?

[@boy.venus_]

me

[@SonofBaldwin]

Me. LOL!

[@daythompson6741]

I have to, it's a master class 🙌

[@prettytunkies4038]

@@daythompson6741 Period lol

[@ladybull511]

This has so many levels to the music. I can listen to this on repeat. Their voices on another level.

[@user-bq1gb7wj9j]

His Background Singer's Were The The Best On Tiny Desk...PERIOD.

[@jsnwardell39]

Yebba Background Singers were no slouch either

[@Misscarter86]

Yeeees they were sangin 🔥

[@raquelfatty]

The one in the middle sing background for Erykah Badu with Durrand❤

[@towmeaheubanks5751]

He is vocally Dope

[@kiashade93]

Babyface background singers (Tank, Avery Wilson & Chante Moore) were up there too lol But this was beautiful!!!!

[@DurandbernarrTM]

OMG IT'S HERE!!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ZayeBlack-tq6hr]

I would like to thank you for your time and dedication to music! You just don’t even know how much you have done for my lifee! UGH🥹We love you Mr. Durand Bernarr!!!

[@TiffanyShanell]

Durand we LOVE YOU!!!!! I listen to your music everyday. Your music lift my spirit no matter what I’m going through. I recently discovered your music at a time when I needed it. Thank you for being YOU my fellow VIRGO KING ❤

[@TheTIGHTWORK]

Can we please get that version of Sam's vibe!!!!

[@tiara_rubyah]

🥰🥰

[@musicalexistence1]

You are something so entirely precious and special to this world. What you are contributing to art and music, is and will be astonishing! This performance literally feels like a historical moment

[@storieswithori]

His singers sing the way I wish other artists would have their background singers perform. He gets it.

[@reigndelcorleone2961]

They were awesome 🤩 definitely reminds of that good old school r&b

[@peteadenuga]

this! solange is another artist whose BGVs give a whole performance.

[@monicacarter8105]

He has learned a lot singing background vocals for Erykah Badu. Her mentoring has helped as well.

[@zhinningenge1754]

​@@monicacarter8105 Exactly what I was going to say.

[@BrandonDelagraentiss]

YESSS!!!

[@MoneyMagnet2222]

This man is giving Prince, Rick James, and Little Richard (and maybe a little Freddie Mercury) wrapped up in this masterpiece called Durand Bernarr 😮‍💨😮‍💨😩

[@maureenjean-jacques5967]

Very that

[@StructureandOrder]

Very accurate. Lol

[@niadennis8837]

And Bobby Proud

[@beautyforashes1948]

It's giving Purple One very much Revolution ♥️🤞🏼

[@leroywimblery8208]

And rashaan Patterson

[@user-ek5lj5oc3b]

Anybody else keep spinning the block for this Tiny Desk🔥🔥💙

[@rome27]

About once a week, sometimes a little more.

[@tamiyahsmith8094]

I sure am😂😂😂😂

[@anetrasmalls4809]

Yup I’ve been around a few times

[@BHunt530]

*throws shoe 👠 * THEY BETTA SANG!

[@_danklife]

Sangggghhhgh 🫣👌😭💕✨💫

[@katherinesmith9683]

Thank you I forgot to throw mine in my post 😂😂😂

[@KELSS_KOZY]

Yasss 😭😭😭

[@iwannaseeit1979]

*Shannnnnnng*

[@mspittsburgh100]

He’s so fckn 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@the77th]

Funny story …. He was my uber driver in Los Angeles North Hollywood about 5 years ago or so….. little did he know that I recognized him from his CRISPY CHICKEN MARY J COVER 😂 So I sang it…… he was cracking up! Dope dude! Kudos to him! He’s been GRINDING A WHILE !

[@ladiepink]

Facts !!! I love you had this experience

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Cute memory😂

[@forceoneX]

Wow nice fam

[@user-br4de3pq7l]

Incredible Story 📖 ❤

[@dalynnjones6063]

Ommmmgg what a moment 😂😂

[@Haveyouever12]

That vocal range is CRAAAZYYY!!!!

[@massiveqdawg]

Range is incredible!!!

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

FREAK SHOW

[@blackswann9]

Ain it!!!!

[@Shuhmar]

This has to be one of the best and I mean BEST tiny desk performances ever!

[@ericadavis1456]

It is! I keep coming back.

[@maureenjean-jacques5967]

Periodt

[@vintageincolor]

And what I love about Durand, is that no matter how small his venue is, he treats it like it’s the biggest stage in the world. He doesn’t fill the space, the venues have to TRY to contain him

[@LS-rp5zf]

This!!! ❤

[@ryneldcurtis112]

Good point! So true!

[@aenlightenedsmith3801]

That part❤❤❤

[@glendablakely7459]

True that !

[@Its_stupid_cupid]

I swear Durand has been blessed in Prince's Purple Rain and kissed by the light of Erykah Badu's Orange Moon. 🙌

[@qwk304]

Yes!

[@MyndMeMee]

Perfect!

[@aprilfrenchdesign]

All of this. All Of it. ❤

[@taraspeaks6293]

Facts.

[@Churchychurch]

Yup

[@queenmaleficent6808]

Baby !!! Them back up singers ate and left not a nair crumb

[@ZahJehm]

👇🏾 Still enjoying button

[@prettysmile777]

He needs to open the Renaissance tour. His vibe is on par with that vibe. Incredible talent!

[@bluefarron2454]

Him opening that tour will be iconic for both parties... Beyonce needs to work with him and he needs to work with Beyonce... I feel like their dynamic would clash two worlds we did not know could...

[@wandervoltz]

​@@bluefarron2454YES! ALL OF THIS! YES!

[@Rainbowsun1]

Yes, that would be great

[@chefhue]

That would be mindblowing.

[@MsTwill2011]

He's opened for Erykah most recently. He definitely had the vibes 💫💫

[@nonhlanhlasidu9331]

Am on the only who still returns to this performance ?😭 I can’t stop watching it. I’m so obbessed🥹

[@kikios5784]

SAME and I don’t see me stopping anytime soon. 🥹

[@kaytiikaboom702]

Once a day😂

[@tsmith3522]

I play this just about eer'day🎉❤. I cook dinner and clean the house to this, shower and get ready for work and play it at work 🎉❤

[@atasteofcouture5912]

Yes, I play it in my car!

[@sunsp.t]

This performance feels like an album!

[@dnicole1391]

It pains me to compare but I have to say, the harmonizing here is better than a lot of these big artists’ tiny desk. No mediocracy in sight.

[@bleumoon1286]

durand needs to release live version of these songs. The way they navigate the songs just sound so good, not that the studio version doesn't slap, but my gosh, I need it bad

[@Powerfulthreat]

Agreed i play clips of his live performances incessantly

[@DawnyaJones]

I just said that... studio doesn't do his voice justice, he is alive... live!❤

[@damishasmith5454]

He does have some live songs on youtube.

[@twanyabedell]

Agreed

[@anotherclearchannel]

Only Durand can have background vocalists this good. They sound better than most lead singers, all by themselves. But then Durand opens his mouth, and you immediately know why they need to be so good, lol. His tastes are simple. He's easily satisfied by the best. Beyond that, exceptional talent all around. From the band to the silky smooth pipes, they are all world-class and a privilege to listen to.

[@lakishaogletree6470]

Well said.

[@travismadison6552]

So true. He is a gift to the world.

[@pamelacoates6281]

I mean Durand and Rahsaan Patterson TOPS!!!

[@GLAMBEAUTYGee]

Well said. ❤❤ Definitely an art....

[@MaryThiboudeax]

If they ever do a Prince bio pic, Durand is the ONLY option!

[@tanijoy]

ONLYYYY

[@denonwilson579]

I done event think Prince was THIS feminine

[@alsith4451]

I been meaning to say...i mean🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jarelkendrick]

I agree

[@manyeah04]

@@denonwilson579 he would be ACTING tho.

[@FayStayPaid_]

“You got your Brussel sprouts and yo Fanny pack, we up at NPR on Tiny Desk” 🤣🤣 I love my favorite cousin on my daddy side 🤣🤣

[@MM.Pink.Balloon]

We family ❤🎉❤

[@wisdom1394]

The musicians laughing and grooving is making me smile big!

[@MM.Pink.Balloon]

Me 2 U know the music is good when they r groovin to what they r playing ❤

[@karlalovato1715]

I had the biggest grin too!!!

[@fliiguy247]

My ex took me to see this dude live and didnt say a word about who he was. As a straight black man this one was of the most amazing things I have ever seen. The artistry in this mans performance is out of this world. He is on his way somewhere very very big. Beyond impressed.

[@courtneylanier2776]

Just have to close your eyes he is so talented

[@DarrylCUR]

I wish straight men could just be normal

[@icedoutleeko4538]

I feel this, I’m really from the trenches, love hardcore hip-hop, but just love music in general, my girl put me on to Durand and I’ve been a fan

[@royalant8829]

@@courtneylanier2776 no why close your eyes this is ARTT

[@antnym04]

Absolutely amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@cousinmarcus216]

Crazy how the music industry has to manufacture artists when somebody like him exists. Natural talent, natural charisma, a natural star

[@mrmiggedy123]

those manufactured artists have a tenth of the talent. They can be controlled. This one cannot be contained or controlled. He's clearly going to be independent and that's great. That way he can get alla da monay!

[@GLAMBEAUTYGee]

That is so true. There is def a difference between the "manufactuted" ones and him being a pure unapologetically musical mastermind... I truly love his music.

[@annacichocka7734]

When a live version is better than the prerecorded wow

[@UtaRefs0n]

This deserves a Grammy AND an Emmy

[@ericpaynestudio]

Don’t we just love an artist that gives space for the background singers to sang 😍

[@lotusphoenix8]

Indeed we do! And they came THRU!

[@karenl.forest7083]

Come through BGV !

[@rome27]

Love it so much 🔥🔥

[@tieeke24]

Durand is not just a singer but an ENTERTAINER!! 🤌🏾🤌🏾❤❤

[@jadalikestea]

i love your moomin profile picture

[@VictoriousMoe]

Yasss…that’s the cherry on top!

[@tieeke24]

@@jadalikestea thanks!! I found it randomly! Lol

[@rickyfrancois6548]

That's a no for me dawg.. I can't be a real man watching this dude and his .. um.. crew

[@missbmarie20]

That part!

[@janeal87]

A year later & this is still one of the best

[@rome27]

Hands down 🔥🔥

[@EE-sw3uh]

the WHOLE room was on point. Lead, Background, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano 10 10 10s across the board

[@432HeartFlame]

The background singers understood the assignment!!!!! Durand is such a delight to hear and see, such a beautiful presence! I love how free he is!

[@seductruss]

They sure did

[@MegaAllstarplayer]

The fact that he is dressed up as Bobby Proud of Proud Family , IT IS ICONIC!

[@LoveFireWellness]

I thought Elvis! 😂

[@ShaunSunflower]

The whole band and the BGVs are all proud family

[@ReneeSimspastor2theworld]

It is everything!!!!

[@HouseHeaux]

It's sticky on the keys for me

[@mizzpeach01]

Iconic!!!!!

[@Gen3n3]

I just had to make a U-Turn to this every few months.. It’s just chefs kiss 😘💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@db60615]

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the VOCAL OLYMPICS GOLD MEDALISTS!

[@daija.atlanta]

The sass, the funk, the band, the background singers, the ranges, the improvisation!!... It's official. This is my favorite Tiny Desk performance. There's no other like Mr. Bernarr 💜💜💜

[@2323sark]

Amen. He is a phenomenal talent

[@sydneyreid7401]

Same omg

[@taraspeaks6293]

Just amazing.

[@glamjam9695]

Amazing

[@crossworder]

If "showing out" were a person! 😂 I love Durand so much, his voice is the BEST out right now and his energy is truly unmatched 💕

[@k.p.bolden7329]

Mannnnnn...... You said that. 🤘🏿🤎🖤

[@lotusmystichaven]

This the ☝🏾 one cause baby he showed all the way out and I loved every minute of it!! 😂❤❤

[@iyeshafranklin1046]

I loved it so much 💕💖

[@paigebphatty]

Literally ❤😂

[@tonistarks23]

I'm just mad I'm this late to the party 😮‍💨

[@jasmines72]

It's the theatrics that also makes these tiny desk everything. He is a PERFORMER DARLING❤

[@legacyentertainment1001]

I mean, can we give mad props to the audio engineers? Once again Josh Rogosin and his audio engineers execute at 100% with this awsome performance.

[@MakeUpByJet]

He gave r&b, pop, country, opera, ROCK!!!!! DONT PLAY WIT EM!!! He’s HIM!!! An amazing talent!!!

[@quengibson8632]

Yes! I live for him!

[@glowingmyway]

Dont forget a that lil Gospel🤌🏾

[@kevintucker6007]

Exactly 💯😂

[@ThinkDinks]

Shout out to his background singers and his band too! And the family scene they created. It’s all in the details.

[@BeingTiffany]

proud familyyyy

[@timeclock5771]

Awesome background singers. They definitely came to work!

[@lafunn6756]

💯 ABSOLUTELY 💯 you said it perfectly Justin Dinkins "all in the details"

[@geebrooks3715]

Your actually kno good music,that background was cold

[@KaireeSYNG5]

The things he can do with his voice is freakin crazy 😪😪 I watched this so many times… one of my forever favs ❤

[@arnesswestfield6609]

That bass player is killing it

[@princess_tamia_25]

Durand is an insane performer!! One of my favorite Tiny Desk sessions.

[@kicksnarehats11]

... with an insanely good ensemble behind him!

[@makeupbyriquelle6511]

YASSSSS FINALLY

[@MsCulinaryPro]

He is a STAR!!! He is the Heir to Prince..🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dexplorerz]

Agreed! He gave us almost all the genres of music. Classical, Gospel, R&B, Soul, Rock, Country, Hip Hop.

[@lilmama291]

The background singers are backgrounding! ✨️🎶✨️🎶✨️

[@jkolesmommy]

Yess they are!

[@AgingbtrthanspoiledMilk24]

Like a mug

[@socalknight5482]

And band is banding 🎶

[@TheGarry827]

Period

[@meahyter105]

THAT SWITCH UP FOR STUCK IS TRULY SICKENING!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I love Durand!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@dmoore301]

😤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@whatthefuqq8272]

BABY… his vocals and those background saaaannnngggeeerrsss and those harmonies were absolute 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@elwkane]

He is so ridiculous 😩 The people in the audience are too calm for me. I probably would’ve been screaming at him 🤣🤣

[@drillGAWD]

...exactly this comment

[@rachelmoore9692]

Me tooo😂😂😂❤❤

[@smilebigiloveyou]

Ok

[@kendrapratchett1551]

Literally woulda been hollering at him like Terrell does 😂😂

[@NewsAndReportWithRayvanHart]

🤣💀

[@amandachatlin1511]

The background singers are 🔥!!!! They killed it on leveled!

[@mrsce3906]

Background is BACK GROUNDIIIINNGGGG‼️‼️‼️

[@fabioramirez8195]

@@mrsce3906for real!

[@TheSweetpea0711]

Absolutely!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ninolee69]

Like a mf

[@musicalexistence1]

This is the truth! He let them go off, I wish I could like this more than once

[@rachellejeanty9109]

Hands down one of the best performances on Tiny Desk! Every band member was shining. Vocals were top tier!

[@whatthefuqq8272]

Dude ain’t no joke. He reminds me of a young Rahsaan Patterson with that range. DEFINITELY one to watch for.

[@nicsmith1783]

More talent in his pinky nail... than 99 percent of the pop singers today

[@NB-oz9uh]

Yesssirrr ...

[@teddyramagole1904]

Yaaaaaaasssss.....

[@victoriawilliams4266]

Indeed

[@karlwilliams8906]

Absolutely...

[@ceceliagarmon3673]

That part!

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Durand be bringing that soulful church sound into his music. Prince would love him! The background singers and musicians were great too!!!

[@tonyglover948]

Def agree. He would

[@EMPRESSKAY27]

Def giving Prince Vibe. Makes me happy 😊😊😊😊😊

[@ashton7963]

"This is my band 'Tithe and Offering'" yall don't know how freaking funny this man isssss

[@DanzZ-qj1uv]

MISTER BUDDAH WAS TEARING THAT BASS UPPPPP!!!

[@fernandolainez2108]

Probably my favorite Tiny Desk Concert. The charisma and voice of Durand. Jumping from a baritone to falsetto like nothing. His impeccable band and background singers. The unapologetic queerness and level of talent is just, wow! 😭 can’t stop watching

[@fernandolainez2108]

The way he hits EVERY beat starting at 3:22 like ?!! Wow

[@Kana23RSA]

Absolutely crazy. ❤

[@HouseofMone]

He is now on my bucket list to see live!!!

[@mctcurious]

@@fernandolainez2108 I can't choose a favorite, but that was one of my favorite sections!!

[@eunicewest7279]

He betta🔥

[@vjacobs84]

This is a musician. You just see the effort and quality of the musicians. Might be the best background singers I’ve seen on tiny desk.

[@OgSleep]

No doubt

[@anthonybowers7726]

Yebba’s background does it some Justice too!

[@ladycakes]

Don't forget those magical glowing singers from Tyler the Creator's. They are not of this world.

[@officialchannel1292]

FACTS!!!!!!

[@leegedeza7582]

True and they hit those notes so effortlessly

[@MDion-rq7gf]

Durand is a great time. Those background singers were cutting up and I was here for every note and run. Looking forward to his future projects.

[@slayingonimvuyall4942]

I listen to Durand everyday ❤❤❤ This is Real Music. He is Awesome. I’m so grateful Durand is here. I’m in a hospital trying to find my way out of Depression. And seeing and hearing Durand brings me out of my shell. And I am 51. Please come to Boston, Mass. You are highly appreciated and favored over here by Your favorite cousin on both sides 😊🎉😂❤😂🎉Sonya Love You

[@brido2095]

The fact that he’s dressed like Uncle Bobby from the Proud Family is everything! I love him so much!

[@krystaleve10]

YEEEESSSSS!! 💗🤍💗🤍💗🤍💗🤍🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Ikeluve205]

Facts!!!! And somewhat sing like him 😂😂😂

[@IAmJustR]

I'm on the floor 😂😂😂😂

[@ultrariz3000]

Everyone is lol

[@ultrariz3000]

Well a proud family character

[@iamshawnarenee]

Sir?!? The arrangements! The harmonies! The falsetto! The suit! The vibe! This is everything!

[@scottan009]

I watch this at least 5 times a week! It's just so good!!!

[@Dewalsh929]

If Prince & Erykah Badu had a child it would BE YOU, ONE OF THE BEST ARTIST OUT HERE IN A WHILE❤⚘️⚘️⚘️⚘️

[@SHEABUDDHA]

We're all at awe with the Uncle Bobby/Proud Family cosplay on Tiny Desk. 🤎🌠 Top 10 vocalists as a front man and background of this decade. Realize he did several genre cadences to show you that he is a fan of music. The Day 1's are PROUD!

[@machinate]

...and the day-nows are thankful!

[@brittj1139]

Very!!!! 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 he did that!

[@Kappatizer]

I honestly can't think of a better male vocalist in the last decade. Dude is just that gifted to me. Wherever he falls, I'm just happy that he's finally getting the exposure that's long overdue.

[@l.pierre6239]

Indeed!! ❤

[@enlightenmint]

Very proud

[@thekaerichtexas]

Been following him since the yellow shirt days and singing in his bedroom💛

[@brittanydouglas2801]

Yaaaasss! One of my goodies is the crazy feelings cover

[@jaslclark]

Yesss his Alcohol Harmony days!

[@gemeauxjewels]

Come on alcoholharmony and lettucepray 😂😂😂

[@steshamarable7957]

Yessss

[@dfalcoholic6537]

Yezzir! Been down since DAY ONE!!! Big shout outs to this man! We knew way back then you were something special!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@stephanieviola2632]

VERY few artists sound even better live than they do on the record, and Durand is 100% that rare one!!! The quality of his voice is OUTRAGEOUS and I love him! P.S. These arrangements are SO wild and varied!!! Major.

[@p.gseabi7481]

His vocals and his stage presence are unparalleled 😍. His back up vocalists are also killing it 💝

[@monalogues]

The fact that we got over 5 different genres, runs, modulations, fits, face-pure artistry in 22 minutes. Durand is unparalleled! Truly a gift!

[@isadpg885]

Very well said!!!

[@melbuck194]

Boy, the audience didn’t know what they were gonna get because he isn’t as known but they got a SHOW! Truly witnessing greatness. I know Erykah is proud of him.

[@topaznnani4003]

Erykah the mom and Prince the dad

[@CozyDreamscapes1]

Tiny desk in DC while city flamboyant 😀🤣 he would be right at hime there

[@KillYourTV86]

I didn't know who Durand Bernarr was before seeing this and now this is the Tiny Desk Concert I have revisited more than any other.

[@cheyennepalmer660]

Saaaaame! ❤

[@andreadavis663]

Thank you, Tiny Desk, for bringing in PURE UNADULTERATED FUNK, R&B, and SOUL! I never knew about this group....I know about them now😊🎵🎶🎵🎶😊

[@phalou]

Durand is IT y’all

[@MsCulinaryPro]

Yes he is!!! Just discovered him!!! He is the Sh$t 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonphiahart3457]

@@MsCulinaryPro That part

[@Kris102]

Fr

[@EverythingLaMeaux]

The Proud Family theme. The vocals. Durand and everyone else ATE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@khariali]

I never realized he’s literally wizard kelly. Thank you!!

[@lynniepooh9501]

I loved The Proud Family theme and those vocals, DISGUSTING! Just nasty and beastly, he ATE!

[@trayog2459]

@@khariali I thought he was uncle Bobby lol

[@khariali]

@@trayog2459 you’re right 😂 I was high and he’s definitely not in a blue suit lol

[@mockmywords]

Durand... I wasn't even going to watch the whole thing, I'm locked in tho. what a showman!!!!

[@brittanytheearthangel]

I kinda want this on CD or a vinyl.

[@tyrohowell]

No kinda. Definitely a NEED THIS on vinyl lol.

[@rome27]

Definitely! I hope he makes it happen.

[@GLAMBEAUTYGee]

Me too!

[@TheeincredibleDaisia]

I haven’t seen/heard anybody in this generation be able to control their voice like this 😩 it’s crazy🔥🔥

[@yyyannuuu]

Jazmine Sullivan is his peer! Effortlessly 💅🏾

[@nicktomato7]

yeah jazmine stands out as one, and i’d def put yebba up there too there’s also probably thousands of incredible people who aren’t even in the biz - hope to hear them all some day though!

[@tamarawhite8658]

Mind blowing talent

[@davonfryar-frazier435]

Ms. Houston

[@TheeincredibleDaisia]

@@davonfryar-frazier435 in this generation lol

[@MsDonkadonk]

The outfits are outfitting, the voice is voicing, and that BOB is BOBBING! 😂

[@mrneverbackupordown]

I am literally emotional asf watching this performance seeing someone with so much talent pure in heart and spirit being them authentic self showing the masses how its done. I am in complete awe

[@victorestevez7629]

i cant count how many times i've seen this MASTERCLASS OF PERFORMING. Im mesmerized by Durand , also i love to check the musicians' reactions. The bass man i love him.

[@shanty2404]

Never heard someone with such range as Durand. He uses every capacity of his voice of his songs. He can literally sing anything, flip it and make you like his version better than the original singer…just a rare talent ❤️❤️❤️

[@realSimoneCherie]

Every time. And I’m STILL waiting to see him give it all. He just having fun the whole time 🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@gwendolyncolston5034]

He sounds a lot like Rasaan Patterson to me. Range and all

[@shonmosley4215]

@@gwendolyncolston5034 Yes!!!

[@brittanyhill9106]

@@gwendolyncolston5034yes ma’am!

[@emanx222]

​@@gwendolyncolston5034 omg yhhhhhhh

[@amandafeliciano542]

The way he conducts his BG singers is SENDING MEEEEE - what a fun performance to wake up to! So talented, what a vocalist!!

[@traceymay8016]

I just woke up to this too! 😊 What a great way to start a Friday morning!!!!

[@justtim5078]

They did their thing. And shout out to the middle singer giving LaCienega Boulevardez

[@SOI-wl2lo]

The attention to detail on him is UNMATCHED!!!!

[@coloursfilm]

​@@justtim5078 I was looking for this comment 😂

[@tinasnow_]

This is top 3 tiny desks of all time

[@taylomannetti]

He is a STAR! ✨ I didn't take my eyes off the screen once! 🔥🔥🔥😭

[@Siobhan90sBaby]

‘Your favourite cousin on your daddy’s side’ while dressed as Uncle Bobby 😂🙌🏾 Yaaasssss Durand it’s your time!🔥🔥🔥 thank you Tiny Desk!

[@kimypooh1466]

Omg 😱😱😱 I just got it .. he is dress has Uncle Bobby 😂😂

[@DurandbernarrTM]

The Backgrounds didn't come to PLAY!

[@UrbangirlnLA]

No they didn't! I'm sooooooo proud of you Durand, sending love from Madrid, Spain.

[@rome27]

Surely didn’t. They left not one crumb 😮‍💨

[@ChocoGxd]

they did not! them harmonies are tight 😮‍💨

[@PreppyPrincess777]

Mannnnnn🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@akilahyoung6793]

At all, they cooked, ate, served and cleaned that table!! Left nothing!!

[@brittanyjackson1589]

This has to be my 2nd favorite tiny desk! Not only is Durand amazing his back up singers are killing it!!!!!!

[@ShaundraLee1920]

Him taking off the wig was like Patty LaBelle kicking off her shoes lol! You know the real fire is coming then!

[@Puglife95]

Now THIS is a musician, lyricist, vocalist, performer, and entertainer! A-class act, got me looking up his tour dates and everything! No matter who you are, Mango Butter is a GROOVE. Pure talent 😩❤️

[@tiffj8915]

Couldn't have said it better! ❤ I'm still speechless after listening/watching this performance everyday for months. I'm still not close 2 being tired of it 😂❤. Thanku Durrand Bernarr!!!🎉

[@C333ZAR]

Agreed ❤

[@WhenInRoman23]

You

[@lauragarzon5277]

Did the sameeeee! I´m now OBSESSED

[@yourlittlesecret7575]

Omg I JUST looked up concert dates because now I wanna see this live with my own 2 eyes! 😂😂😂

[@RisingxxxStarxxx]

Durand Bernarr is one of the best living male performers and voices of all time. I’m not even joking

[@latoyawilliams]

❤❤facts

[@Deenique16]

Seriously!

[@destinixshakur]

I love him so much he deserves this

[@RisingxxxStarxxx]

@@destinixshakur More than anyone else 😩

[@destinixshakur]

@@RisingxxxStarxxx his ability to do the things he does with his voice is amazing!

[@JustHereBecause]

Not me coming back here every 2 weeks! Just an incredible and talented vibe! Love Durrand so much! ❤❤

[@nicolelumpkins7094]

Its been a year and I still come back to watch and listen to this. I effing love it. ❤

[@user-hk3bu3zu5x]

I watched Usher and Jazmine Sullivan performances but Durand took this Tiny Desk concert series to another level… His stage presence is incredible… His backup Singers are the best I’ve heard.

[@keithvinson9917]

Listen to Yebbas as well if not already!

[@josephnero2548]

Man, when I heard those background singers start singing that first song, I was amazed.

[@MoniqueDanielle]

Made 20 minutes feel like a full concert!!! Constantly in awe of this man’s voice and performance skills 🤩🤩🤩

[@moniquedanielle43]

I agree! And we have the same names! So cool

[@MoniqueDanielle]

@@moniquedanielle43 clearly ladies with our name have taste 💅🏽💅🏽☺️

[@Noneofyourbusiness194]

Let's talk about the most underrated npr concert of all time🔥🔥🔥😭🙆‍♂️he ate this very much 😭🙆‍♂️

[@stefibank5597]

HE IS A MUSICAL GENIUS. Please protect this gift to the world🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kimr.8088]

Never heard of this singer. Absolutely amazing. Little Richard, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Terrance Trent Darby and Bilal...in one package ❤

[@vintageincolor]

All of that absolutely!

[@maxxinethewoopitcher]

And Rahsaan Patterson 🙏🏿

[@mskeke6264]

His voice definitely reminds me of Rahsaan Patterson ❤ luv his sound

[@maxxinethewoopitcher]

@@mskeke6264 me too!!

[@MiaSBurgess2025]

Rahsaan Patterson too❤

[@_kaythebutterfly7828]

His background vocalists KNOCKED IT DOWWWWWNNN baby!!!! This was awesome. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Itstmera]

Wow. The vocal transitions I.E RUNSSS. So seamless. The agility is out of this world. The band sounds incredible, everything came together so nicely.