Dave: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@jordie1892]

Let's not forget this guy is still only 21, wise well beyond his years. Doing the UK proud.

[@Mska07]

WHAT?! 21!!

[@dominiqueglover4978]

@@Mska07 yeah he's super young

[@deeztac]

Mich Elle ye born in 98

[@bainsy2566]

22 birthday was recent ish

[@lukassandin5773]

Bainsy nah it wasn’t

[@Markcs33]

It's mad that some people now know Dave from Top Boy before they discovered his music career.

[@20kdeaddogs]

MCM_333 shut up

[@caleywhite680]

mushy guessing that’s u 😂😂

[@seanc1094]

Whole reason I Clicked tho sooooooo..Good Promo on his Part 😂

[@marxman300]

@@caleywhite680 innit 🤣😂

[@juniorsua4655]

Literally me

[@jordanvenables5923]

When Dave said "Right now, right now, right now OoooOOOoooOooO" I felt that

[@ahsan_ccu]

Jordan Venables 2x

[@ese9010]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tam2510]

I’m screaming byeeeeee😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tobi7559]

Jordan Venables same

[@applepearhero]

Jordan Venables mans taken singing lessons for sure

[@yetidafriend]

Hearing “Black” in this setting is honestly like a dream come true. One of the most powerful tracks I’ve ever come across, and the fact that he killed this performance makes listening to it so much better.

[@benhough8893]

Brits 2020 topped it

[@JB-oj7bq]

I wholeheartedly agree. Black is an incredibly powerful song and when I first heard it, it was earth shattering and made me quite emotional. Easily the best song I've heard in the last decade, maybe two purely based on just how piercing and relevant the lyrics are

[@DerrickDBerry]

First time hearing this. WoW

[@Sophiaroxursox331]

everyone looks so moisturized and glowing

[@mightguy123456]

Sophia Reinheimer coco butter kisses

[@parlay-music]

Weird comment but ok

[@Sophiaroxursox331]

@@parlay-music ?¿¿ how? they just look so healthy and like they're living their best life thrivingg

[@diamondkaz]

🤣 so true

[@areyouskunked4534]

Noo cap

[@publichealth1681]

the black queen singing is absolutely phenomenal , bravo

[@CoreyWBaker]

Can't lie, thought she ruined the songs.

[@mrvignette]

Corey Baker yikes , opinions are subjective but she was snapping

[@gonzomason1490]

She's better than Dave

[@shoppinmadnesz22]

@@CoreyWBaker nah she was good. she was on pitch every step of the way and both their voices are smooth and go well together. Dave's voice fell flat a few times, but he was good too. he seemed kind of nervous though, so that might be why

[@yvette843]

💯💯💯💯

[@saintfrann]

Nah whoever got DAVE NPR YOU RECEIVE ALL THE RATINGS FROM THE 🇬🇧

[@ephascus8974]

paradise.vibess fr

[@hithereitsbloop3003]

paradise.vibess for realllll

[@nodm133]

TRUST

[@mickss1001]

Exactly

[@ItsAvos]

Seen this on 999 likes and knew what had to be done🤷🏽‍♂️

[@SmallCatYT]

I still come back to this video now and then

[@MicahThaAnswer]

Dave doing Burnas vocals is actually TOO STRONG!

[@jackthesmith343]

That's a joke right?

[@guerschom5000]

He can’t sing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tbone1uumo401]

Baller Lyfe 😅😅actually he can But I feel like Burma did those vocals better though

[@geimzz]

Baller Lyfe He used to be way worse, he's ok now

[@nlex9672]

Baller Lyfe he can sing.

[@artvjon]

This man blows my mind, he's SO good

[@joefordham7891]

Fire. We need a Kano tiny desk. Hoodies all summer is a masterpiece.

[@jordanalfie5197]

Joe Fordham yes!

[@manifestitbby1004]

Omg that would be perfect

[@justinxavier2395]

THIS

[@iHoxtonHero]

100%

[@kombe971]

Joe Fordham 100%

[@brothersoulshine]

Dave is worth a really close listen. His flow is impeccable, his wordplay can be stunning and his heart is just so big.

[@franksinatra5681]

I was a fan when he said I can’t make you leave her, but the thinks i make her do can like ryu

[@manifestitbby1004]

The band is perfect, they don’t over do anything and still sounds like the recorded versions

[@kenenna_1011]

Manny Hedges especially for hangman

[@hamptons2945]

they were good but tbh i felt like they drowned the vocals, could have been slightly more low key or maybe not their fault could be the sound guy

[@nick260682]

Manny Hedges The guitar player on Black is terrible, he adds nothing useful, but he’s turned up loud enough to hear him squeaking up and down the strings and affecting the sound of the song. It’s irritating, better to just not bother

[@silverhill1014]

theres not much racial diversity unfortunately though. Hopefully npr can be more inclusive in the future

[@jamesMdlk]

@@silverhill1014 i know you’re trying to be a wind up, but it’s the artists own band🤦‍♂️

[@mollyjudge1617]

Dave's performance of Black at the Brit awards is one of the best live performances ever- everyone should see it!

[@Dan-tw5qb]

Proud to be British

[@Dan-tw5qb]

David Pearson Because patriotism is an inherently racist concept and Britain is a state built on slavery and colonisation

[@Minimoshi]

@@davidpearson6346 Nothing wrong with a bit of national pride bud, it can be part of your identity without defining it

[@kayilla6413]

Proud to be racist then?

[@repusdas]

@@kayilla6413 it's really not that deep, he's just happy to see a Brit represented that he likes

[@Dan-tw5qb]

kay illa I'm proud of a good black British artist getting American press Any other time (excluding sports) I'll be the first to critique Britain but you can chill out here (and also see my other reply)

[@bakaryjobe8625]

“Black is being guilty until proving that you’re innocent”

[@sammymobs3889]

Black brown were all guilty until proving were innocent

[@yaboyreece22]

Never heard of this artist, but I like his musicality. Never seen a person rap while playing the keys. Like Anderson Paak rapping while playing drums.

[@xCallumH22]

Definitely recommend watching the video of him performing panic attack live! It's mad!

[@dvanycruz]

yaboyreece22 you’ve just found a future UK Legend

[@danielmeijer4782]

yaboyreece22 Tyler the creator does it too

[@jacklonergan1916]

If you like Dave , check out a west coast artist called d smoke , also plays the piano and speaks Spanish so he incorporates it into his bars

[@leehughes5733]

You have to check out his album Psychodrama Black , Psycho and Streatham plus Location all outstanding tracks on the album ! . But that's my opinion everybody got there own tho Dave is a true master of his craft & thats a fact belive ! .. Bless Up . 🙏🇬🇧🤘💯

[@kayleegarnett6381]

his little awkward laughs HAHAHA i love him

[@bowsoverbros]

Right! The he’s cutest!

[@zilly724]

Fr 😭

[@DansDistillery]

'Black' is a BIIIIIG tune. Dave showing them how the UK do.

[@rafaelcharisoulis9040]

Dan's Distillery if this is America deserves a Grammy then Black deserves a Novel or something

[@Starwars0405]

@@Dave-zh2ow Daves music doesn't sound very African.

[@ThePjk2012]

Dan's Distillery I’m white but that song is powerful and sad to say true 😢😢😢

[@joshveasey2620]

thats racists

[@MrSk8L8]

@@Starwars0405 Because it's British

[@wavebrady91]

This concert should be on a skincare comercial still. The routine needs to be shared

[@userunaemu]

You're seeing make-up on them, just like everyone else who goes on camera.

[@otisfb3530]

@@userunaemu nah it’s them good genes. Cocoa butter in the UK

[@sammymobs3889]

@@otisfb3530they put make up on you for the camera it’s normal if they wouldn’t the face would shine different on their cameras that’s why it’s not the makeup women use

[@kailacey9880]

That was unexpected

[@afterthisctockets]

F o r r e a l

[@ephascus8974]

kai lacey ikr

[@anthonysalazar1127]

Unexpected but a pleasure and the same time.

[@beedebawng2556]

What was?

[@joshveasey2620]

no it WASNT

[@TheMissOmni]

Poetical genius with a soulful sadness and depth that opens up beautifully like a blooming flower with each song. Well accompanied by a slow, meandering set of instrumental and vocal sounds that is impeccable. well done Dace and NPR thankyou

[@glichershd]

Facts

[@ossnips9329]

It is Dave not Dace

[@mujahidplays1]

Listen to psycho guys it's amazing

[@nadah1]

OS snips it’s obviously a typo, v & c are next to each other on the keyboard

[@groot_man_]

🤣

[@GJxoxo]

You could see how nervous he was, but he performed so well!! Big up Dave, one of the bests from the UK 🥺❤️

[@Search889]

Ofc would be because US culture and brothers and sisters expect to hear real lyrics and he did his thing and will do well in the US market because brothers and sisters support properly where in the UK the support not so great

[@HertoftheCity]

nadimabraham17 absolute wass

[@Harry-he6cu]

@@Search889 real lyrics says the country that produced lil pump and 69 lol

[@khalidsonawave]

@@Search889 nah that's just how it is for am artist in general, the nerves are always there they don't go away, I've performed infront of 30 people and stages of thousands of people and the nerves are always the same level

[@Search889]

@@Harry-he6cu I aint from the US but those artists you mentioned from the US are useless but in the UK Dave AV Lowkey Akala Big Cakes are the real deal could name you loads of artist in the US similar to the UK artist I've just mentioned.

[@Ella-xt9sm]

The guy on the Keyboard and Guitar were just looking at him throughout the songs like “HE SPEAKING TRUTHS”

[@sheavonniewright1414]

"My mummy tryna wake me up for college in the morning is the only time a human on this earth has ever rushed me" ..... that was deep

[@h077y]

Why deep?

[@ZF8979]

@@h077y saying he has never been ‘rushed’ which is another word for being beat up. Deep because he used the word play of his mum rushing him for school but also saying no one has ever rushed him in the fighting sense

[@h077y]

@@ZF8979 I know what it means 🙄 I just don’t get why you think that’s that deep 😂 rap has word play. This is some pretty simple word play, with a big man attitude (“no one picks on me” vibes)... I struggle to see how that’s deep 😂

[@benangelicosipesol3874]

@@h077y you are black? If that a yes and you still don’t get it bros check you are pass something miss there sorry 😢

[@h077y]

@@benangelicosipesol3874 no I’m not black but I know what he means by the lyric, I just wouldn’t have labelled it like that. I’d expect that more of something where you have to dig a little for the meaning or it’s worded super eloquently or something, rather than it being really clear to see, that’s all

[@h077y]

Without a doubt ‘black’ is the single most incredible, powerful piece of art I’ve ever come across in my life

[@MancNwt]

Well I didn't expect to see dave on here.

[@Mariaa.-]

Since u got Dave on here u need to bring J hus tooo it’s only right

[@cvcali2955]

Real talk

[@zaydmulla3710]

Samantha/disaster that’d be a mazza

[@mawethuphakathi3260]

Faxx

[@kenzotheproducer597]

Facts

[@laceywilliams9570]

This comment needs MORE LIKESSSS

[@camerongordon1997]

I urge any of you that don't know Dave to listen to Psychodrama. What a talent

[@dreamlauncherstv9681]

Background vocalist is Tashera and she’s an INCREDIBLE artist in her own right! Dope concert.

[@KaiusKing]

Dave got me clapping after every song to my computer screen

[@payman4747]

been doing the same thing fam!

[@prariespring]

omg me too hahahaha

[@CrazyFai]

Same!

[@mimilion6072]

Hehe.. Yes !!! Stormzy does that to me too....

[@Yourmomsfavnerd]

BRUH LITERALLY

[@robsenic]

He chokes up at 10:49 when talking about the dreams they had. Pure soul

[@ismailsow7430]

He’s so much more awkward than i thought he’d be I love it!

[@ethanlawrence8944]

Ismail Does Stuff if you watch other interviews or live shows he’s very outgoing and bubbly

[@gospelplayer2]

@@ethanlawrence8944 out there with a bunch of american's none of his people are there

[@notshotta]

@@ethanlawrence8944 no hes not listen to his lyrics. In real life

[@ethanlawrence8944]

Shotta XL have u not seen his interviews and snapchat and acting he’s very active

[@maximyles]

He’s just a Londoner.

[@lukaverbist4591]

Black is really a tune that never misses, everytime the song plays, especially live, people seem shocked how well Dave wrote it and performs it each time over and over

[@whatsnextchristine7025]

My only complaint is that this wasn't longer. Dave is a legend in the making, he's doing bits for us Brits. So proud of man

[@georgemagee840]

Legend in the making for sure !!! I just learnt he is only 22 I am shocked !!!

[@danielagbazue9277]

Timestamps: 00:00 Location 04:44 Black 09:06 Hangman

[@kodunmoses5443]

Thank you

[@jamespwhitehead]

Americans seeing this for the first time, get to know this Kid

[@yudahel8521]

Is the girl singing American????

[@yudahel8521]

Yes she's American and she sounds amazing

[@yudahel8521]

@What are you Doing excuse me?

[@Zeeshanbeats]

@@yudahel8521 did you just reply to yourself?

[@Laura-jr5wu]

He’s getting bigger here,some of us already rate Dave

[@bgb8477]

This man flowing while playin the piano... that’s tough and he knows his history ✊🏿

[@willdaulphin1730]

DAILY OFFENDER, CRAZY EASTENDER

[@experiment734]

Will Daulphin toppppp boyyyyyy

[@Sui_Generis0]

J hus lyric

[@Sui_Generis0]

@Luke Cabrera he hasn't released it yet

[@cheech4348]

@Luke Cabrera j hus - reckless reckless

[@LibraSkyyy]

Dave did credit J Hus for that lyric in a tweet but he did deliver it perfectly

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Did yall hear that bar "gonna bring the families together, like when Tommy got the black hand." Peaky Blinders Season 4 reference. This man Dave is incredible!

[@NotIt-u8h]

Kinda dry ngl

[@efyadjanie9155]

Black is a whole song Jesus they need to play this everywhere quick history in 5 mins

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

All FACTS. I had to take a minute to process each bar in that song. Genius!!!

[@saraha9382]

Yessss! Love the song😍😍😍

[@shawnharden7558]

My God!

[@iniobot]

So talented

[@songwriterAthyB]

Dave is just different. He is a talent to be reckoned with and he’s only 21.

[@jenniferm491]

The band’s REALLY feeling the lyrics 🔥🙌🏽

[@MisterAppleEsq]

The band is really good, they compliment his flow perfectly.

[@ThaySayImDifferent]

I love this man so much, He's so humble and timid but you can see the genius behind everything he does. LEGEND

[@SXINT]

• I knew I was sleeping on this guy but nobody told me he was this good •

[@glichershd]

Best in the UK trust me. Listen to six paths and tell me otherwise.

[@scottfordham]

@@glichershd Avileno is still my guy, just waiting for him to get the same love Dave gets, The man deserves it.

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Man I just finished Top Boy and discovered how Dope this guy, Kano, Lil Simz, and Ashley are all on the music standpoint. They are incredible actors/actresses but they are also dope musicians!! When Dave did Black.....I felt that in my soul. One love to all our Brothers and Sisters in the UK. We all from the same Tree (Africa), just different branches.

[@fred7861]

Location 00:00 Black 04:40 Hangman 09:00

[@seanlawson1122]

21 years of age, raw talent. His delivery is flawless

[@deedaniels5374]

This all black band is giving me life!!!! 🥺💓❤️

[@bezsp7]

First time hearing black. I have chills man, absolutely amazing..

[@itzfkn_rauntz590]

21 years old and mans already the goat 💯

[@GuidoWilden]

This lady's voice is just amazing.

[@deedaniels5374]

Omgggg Dave in npr. I’m finna cry. They literally had all my favs this year.....up next should be burna boy 👀

[@jerrychiemeke7525]

Dee Daniels Burna Boy has already been on NPR. Search

[@thabimsnyezi]

The Lady’s vocals! 😭🔥🔥 Whoa!

[@Whimswirl]

She's Tashera Robertson

[@saraha9382]

Yes! It’s beautiful!

[@banyan55]

Man that rendition of Hangman at the end was incredible, big up man like Dave.

[@troykerr6511]

Hangman will forever and always be my favourite track from mr.santan just pure and honest! Track always touches different thank you for that Dave no cap bruv 💯💯🙏🏿

[@CC-jw8cj]

ugh, yes!

[@GoncaloLoyal]

Really happy for him!! To be honest I remember the day I found out about dave. I was looking for khalid's "Location" one day and I misclicked and Dave's "Location" started playing and I was like "ayyyy this slaps" and from then on I started following his work.

[@joshhanks7554]

Honestly the power and message behind black and hangman is unreal gives me goosebumps listening to it especially this version the clean vocals the instrumentals are on point and you can see the other musicians feeing the message and power oh his lyrics incredible

[@enjolinephtali2185]

If I could like this a million more times I would. This performance was so moving. I felt it! All songs good. But the second song is epic. I appreciate the bands authenticity. So glad I clicked on this. NPR for the win with this one.

[@omerabdelrahman225]

Walahi chills. That’s it. CHILLS. GOD GIVE YOU EVERYTHING DAVE.

[@HPNEEK]

We need a Kojey Radical tiny desk. Man will put on a SHOW

[@adamwade7990]

HPNEEK 10000%

[@lalim5743]

A GOD! YESSSS he will be flawless

[@Grandfinal43]

What's that? FACTS!

[@agnimarut6455]

Ohh yes please... ❤️

[@kieranoreilly6583]

💯💯💯

[@ifeanyiadaso9371]

Black is so emotional! I didn't think I could connect to a song so much!

[@jojobeks9016]

My favourite UK artist 🔥

[@sportgod4573]

I’m from America Recently discovered him his music is so good Definitely a big fan. He’s so young but he has a lot of substance in his music I listened to his newest album and it was just that good.

[@kylecross9827]

His Six Paths EP is phenomenal too. It’s actually my preference. Panic Attack and Breath are personal favourites.

[@koreybartos]

I thought I'd miss Burna more on Location but they really made this cool. This was a great set. Dave is the goat.

[@anthonyabbott1230]

Hangman beat never fails to give me goosebumps

[@rosegoldrecsuk7327]

Uk stand up, Dave representing us properly

[@ofasanmi7511]

Seeing him play the piano is powerful. True Artiste! 💯🇬🇧

[@DeeDerry]

South LDN Stand Up! 😁😁😁😁❤❤💯🔥

[@JeL101086]

CPFC

[@caitlinxxp]

Pure talent from south 💯💯

[@kylelee7254]

I'm always so impressed by the bands for these Tiny Desk concerts

[@moalz1680]

Incredible, the vocals, the delivery , the bars, the message 11/10

[@bror8021]

I will never be tired of listening to Dave, he has never made me want to skip one of his tracks. I have always heard them to the end - and i cant even describe how good this was.

[@derongalloway]

He plays the piano too! Mind blown. He is seriously talented.

[@marshayame]

Been rocking with Dave since 2016 and will always support bro. His style, his message, and his authenticity is so appreciated. Keep going up king!

[@patricegrows]

I love Dave in TOPBOY. I’m amazed how all of their artists can act so well! 💫⚡️🌪

[@patricegrows]

HANGMAN is very special. 👑✨

[@jamesg4444]

I imagine he relates a lot to what happens in Top Boy. Therefore naturally using method acting to do a good job as that character.

[@stephenarmstrong2987]

This is frightening how talented this guy is

[@ladyneal8145]

I really need to see Jhené Aiko on here. Her voice and vibe is perfect for this setting

[@MrRandomizer42]

‘The worst’ would sound amazing I bet

[@SheThaBoss]

Nah... keep her. She’s a whisperer

[@peppapigfun9793]

No relizaqwwwwpqpeeeeeerrrrrtrttrrrrrtrrrrrrtttt65ttrrrrtrlltttll5tytttyttogg drink civic days get to 6 you from TV yk hey haH hqhahq hi u Qjj81@89@0@02123465687890?

[@cadyg2531]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MiGazza1]

She’s done one look it up

[@dojodetroit420]

gained a whole respect for uk rap from this, love from detroit!

[@SeizedaJay]

Daves album hit me deep. Couldnt get through it without shedding at least a tear...Dave's dope.

[@SeanJones-h7x]

Most underrated guy ever. Lyrical genuius

[@TheRealMcJack]

dave is always gona be making waves when he’s got Jennifer Hudson on backing vox, Jamie Foxx on keys, coolio playin bass, The Game on on lead and Wyclef on the drums...

[@ccranwellward]

😂😂😂

[@OliverEngele]

😂😂😂😂

[@TF-gf3nb]

😣😂😂😂

[@bigfishke7100]

Hahaha I swear I said the same thing about Jamie Foxx on the keys

[@lifeasporshalew1804]

😭😂😂

[@cianobasmith]

Dave is wise beyond his years. Love the direction he’s taken recently, talking about real issues

[@Opopoboz]

Modie got skillz!

[@yolandacrawley3347]

Thank you. I was trying to remember him.

[@kristoffsamm10]

Man like Modie!

[@deanhusband1985]

I know makes me look at Dave different

[@3nyx]

only TWEENTY ONE yrs old. mad respect to Dave ❤️

[@KeyMasterSound]

Best Artist name ever: Dave. Why complicate when it can be so simple. lol

[@jacquelinele9170]

Plenty of artists go by a mononym lol

[@zocher4714]

@@yamanhmidan2722 his name is David

[@joashishmael4147]

Santan Dave 🔥🔥 that's how he goes by

[@queuetwo]

@@jacquelinele9170 he goes by Santan Dave

[@NZXAL]

SANTAN DAVE

[@slowedreverbed5346]

Black is easily one of the greatest songs I've ever heard

[@irishickson7311]

Anyone else gasp when u saw this in ur recommended

[@DasKidGrandios]

this guy proves that great artistry means having actually something to say!

[@cyclecheshire8164]

This is why I love tiny desk - big up dave. Representing the best of the UK music scene.

[@adamdambrov2308]

Location was my favorite song of 2019. And this is the best version I have ever heard. Rich sound and killer flow. No machines just talent.

[@Rich14Richy]

That hangman performance was special 🔥

[@danielarvizu6296]

So hyped i listen to NPR every morning, and just finding out Dave was on tiny desk is so awesome. Im a Mexican from California, love the way he expresses himself

[@oshi4560]

I love it when he plays the piano

[@mansagwoneg666]

“Black is my Ghanian brother reading into scriptures doing research on his lineage n finding out he’s Egyptian”

[@flacathekilla]

so glad they performed “Location”

[@ACE360x]

Hangman is truly an S tier song and remains one of my favourites to this day. Can't wait for the second album

[@December_baby04]

Me: who is Dave? *beat of first song drops* Me: AYE 🤠🕺🏾

[@beckanderson1789]

This man is special. So slept on

[@Zeeshanbeats]

Young legend, can't wait till the whole world discovers him