Rod Wave: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@sever427]

You had one job. You executed agile mobile and hostile. Good Job

[@lusitaniasiale1522]

Sweetest man in rap. His heart is so pure and his authenticity bleeds through every track.

[@TyTh3Killa]

Bump all that. U fine

[@blvxkgxldimperialinc]

How you know?are you assuming our don you know 1000%...i beg to defer and say everybody has different characters at different moments...and done are just vulnerable at different moments but you'll get the true them when you least expect it

[@scoreyleaked914]

@@blvxkgxldimperialinc get a life

[@tyleringle3212]

@@TyTh3Killa swingin for the fences my boy🤣✊🏾

[@jillwatral327]

Agreed! 💯

[@akielharvey7956]

The lady on the sax is simply incredible

[@TomokaSax]

Aww. Thank you so much! Means a lot. ☺️

[@leomelydiegodantesosa9062]

sebastian.entre dos amores

[@leomelydiegodantesosa9062]

entre dos amores

[@chrispowell1677]

Fr

[@that1aznboi978]

@@TomokaSax You were going crazy on them instruments!

[@TomokaSax]

Band members are Gil Smith -Piano 🎹 Frank Brunot-Bass🎸 Hosny Franck- Drums🥁 Tomoka Jarvis- Sax and Flute🎷

[@mr.wesley7969]

That sax 🎷 and flute ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sluggedoutgoldanddiamonds7697]

Y’all all killed it 👌🏾

[@benruns9650]

This should be pinned

[@twaunndia]

This whole performance makes me happy asl, thank you for being apart of this

[@aleskb]

Thks for details. They smoked this session, awesome musicians!

[@hosny00]

I’m glad to have been able to play drums!! 🥁

[@lolo2wavy205]

You killed it bro🔥

[@marqueswatson4436]

Great job bro!

[@that1aznboi978]

my guy was banging them drums! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@hosny00]

@@marqueswatson4436 thanks! appreciate it!

[@hosny00]

@@that1aznboi978 thanks! appreciate it!

[@Scorpionism_]

His music really do feel like ghetto Gospel ❤️🙌🏽👑

[@joeymillz12891]

Really comes from his soul

[@Mekhi.Walker]

He actually has an album called ghetto gospel

[@Scorpionism_]

@@Mekhi.Walker oh i know ! Haha

[@briantownsend5124]

Saying Do instead of Does makes this comment feel ghetto! Lol

[@Scorpionism_]

@@briantownsend5124 welp, so be it🤷🏽‍♀️

[@humblelyfe]

Glad to have been a part! 🎸🩸

[@JohnIdasetima]

Ya'll killed this bro!

[@ysebasefue]

You amazin!

[@UrHighnessC9]

Yessirrrrr blck man

[@Chicken_and_Tings]

Great bass

[@brazy8630]

you killed this 🔥🔥 keep going, never give up. u amazing!!!

[@JamesParkAvenue]

This is what I'll pay to see in a concert.

[@drzfuter13]

I don’t know if you complaining or complementing him

[@23dantes]

Complement

[@kaybee4L]

Me too. Definitely a compliment. I love When rappers perform with a live band

[@laciegalloway6925]

Yes! All day this right here

[@KDADDYSGIRL]

Rolling loud NY HERE I COME

[@tmbabatical5432]

Can we have Rod on Tiny desk again maybe Nostalgia or Last lap ,RIP Uncle Dee 😢

[@PentameronSV]

0:04 - *OMDB* (3:12) 3:37 - *Rags2Riches* (6:24) 6:34 - *Street Runner (feat. Ruth B.)* 10:43 - *Don't Forget* (14:18) [14:23 - Tiny Deak team]

[@kavee4345]

You're a goat bro 🐐 !!

[@makaylachataigne7436]

OMG THAT WAS RUTH B?????

[@kevinnunes1703]

@@makaylachataigne7436 Ruth b mixed signals super underrated song too 🔥

[@billionzvlog6713]

@@kevinnunes1703 you know good music ! Mixed signals will get you tearing up

[@amber_d624]

Dont forget the Be Free remix at 9:18

[@jakemanges259]

Upon discovering Rod Wave I haven’t listened to another artist in 3 weeks. He’s truly unique and talented his lyrics paint an incredible picture. NEXT GOAL IS TO MEET THIS MAN!

[@dhittemup]

glaze-a-matic

[@bwin2412]

@@dhittemup amen

[@NinksOnTheMic]

So cool that we get to watch these for free

[@dondon-nz3fs]

The best comment I’ve seen so far 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@robreeto]

The $12 youtube premium is well worth the money 🙌

[@Icegrip12]

​@@robreetoad blockers free

[@RasRamboGaming]

I LOOOOOVE HOW RAW IT IS, NO AUTO TUNE, NO NOTHING. JUST A MIC AND A BEAT💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@teekycheri15]

uhhh well, it sucks though

[@llewellyn.7466]

I agree that its great and raw, but there is absolutely auto tune on this, plus compression, eqing etc, little bit of reverb aswell, nothing wrong with that, but if you listen carefully 2:10 for example the auto tune bends through notes in a weird way. He is an amazing singer, which is why it sounds like theres no auto tune, he is already singing the notes close to perfectly, the auto tune just helps them a tad to slide into each other and pull em in when their slightly off..

[@johnnycochicken]

I don't think there is any autotune on this, his voice just slides between notes sometimes. But there is some processing yes

[@NegronAngel2828]

@@teekycheri15no it does not

[@Carl7846]

That flute in the beginning of street runner is absolutely incredible. Love Rod Wave

[@manuelnajera1521]

WE WANT ROD WAVE ON TINY AGAIN

[@reyluzunaris4506]

Facts !

[@Icegrip12]

With how much bigger his discography has gotten it's a must, to my grave would be cool to hear a few come to mind though

[@KayFourSix3]

🙏🏽

[@KayFourSix3]

🙏🏽

[@amindstatething1687]

‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@tylergonzales7154]

Watched this video probably 100 times by now. Never gets old.

[@arminthabryant8944]

same here

[@Mahmamaya]

Tiny Desk’s A&R is respected. Y’all know who exactly to pick 🔥🔥

[@younameit1407]

Your operating under the assumption people dont pick NPR...or turn down NPR....these artists have the bargaining power these days simply because rod wave or whoever else can do their own tiny desk concert easily

[@Mahmamaya]

@@younameit1407 K

[@antonwilliams4043]

Agree!!!

[@UrHighnessC9]

free blck. next up

[@craigmills6275]

Facts.

[@colinchapman16]

This man never gets the flowers he deserves.. despite being top of the charts album after album he gets constantly slept on by the hip hop community.. this tiny desk made me 3x the fan i already was, phenomenal nothing less.

[@4evanaz]

2 years later he worldwide truly phenomenal

[@S-RankGoon]

I would pay good money for this kind of setting while having dinner!

[@ethanmartin1435]

Fr id pay a few bands

[@glamtaeyyy9772]

Right truly a vibe I'd love ❤️

[@demkidsmama4]

I said the same thing

[@moedavis8977]

Sounds like a hellva business player

[@staydangerousceo5209]

💯

[@spiritualbae1017]

Here in July 2024. We love you Rod, RIP Uncle Derek 💜🕊️

[@Jenniferscratch]

Still can reciprocate the pain through his lyrics..I hope he knows this is therapy for some of us

[@YoFonzz]

O yea starting my day off the right way..... IN MY FEELINGS

[@ladylovesherlord]

😅

[@jeremylavarias8668]

FONZ fire cut in Los just watched it crazy transformation

[@wavykidkev]

me to bro🤣🤣🤣

[@eimajmelancon810]

AS YOU SHOULD!😂😂😂

[@YoFonzz]

@@jeremylavarias8668 it was a crazy fun cut for sure. Thank u

[@gelsm8709]

No way this doesn't have a million plus views. He's so talented.

[@Cameo96_]

Exactly that’s crazy 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@sdb2087]

It does now 🤷‍♂️

[@SoloAbsoluteZero]

You can tell he really put a lot of thought into writing his music. Each song sound very personal to him.

[@jamarbaker5358]

“DAYUMMMMMMN” takes me out every time😂😂😂😂

[@denzeldenzel5396]

That Over My Dead Body peformance paying homage to Drake just took me way back

[@samuelekhator7702]

Didn’t want this to end. The lady on the sax was awesome, drums on beat, guitar in tune, bass harmonized well, and piano held it down beautifully in the back. Love it. Loved every bit of it. Thank you to tiny desk and ROD WAVE!!!

[@danielbowling1243]

This man has saved my life bcuz I was contemplating suicide after my dad passed in 2021 on thanxgiving 12 days after my bday but his music has kept me going and he's all that I listen to when I'm in the gym

[@dallasballer6439]

I’m happy for you 😇💯

[@eighteencatss8600]

Stay strong 💕

[@Louisianasfinestshay]

❤🙏🏽

[@M_Renée627]

Life changes when you lose a parent ❤

[@tylertracey8207]

I love that ya’ll give EVERYONE credit in the description. From all the musicians to everyone behind the scenes. That’s such love 🖤

[@gamell06]

The happiest I’ve seen him, his music hits different

[@deraproject9680]

NPR and their featuring artists 💯💯💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥LIT ..........

[@MrWorld46]

The beat on Street Runner is so fire. I love this performance so much.

[@drewbrowen245]

I want to hug this man.

[@terrellmitchel1443]

14 minutes of pure gold.

[@j.mj.m3158]

The original song he said 6 mill now it's 10 mill love the growth

[@Tonyango97]

The original was July 2020 lol , he made 4-5 million from the 6Mil

[@jasiribandele5601]

@@Tonyango97 lol are yu dumb tha original was released last month

[@quintaviusnewson8638]

Thought I was the only one caught that... bruh grinding💯

[@RideWithSisi]

It’s 5 am and I’m up watching Rod wave tiny desk lol.

[@ivanthegamer6466]

It’s 4:55 am in Cali this sets the mood

[@kappa_feel]

@@ivanthegamer6466 dang it's 3:12 am right now in hawaii

[@BossDonPlit]

SAME

[@bigbruhking9709]

Same.

[@bigbruhking9709]

It all stemmed from crying to Mac Miller’s Tiny desk. I didn’t know this was here.

[@Melo_frmda8435]

Rod got to come back & do another one 💯💯💯

[@Itscyran]

When he pulled his sleeves up to show his watch and bracelet for Rags2Riches was powerful...

[@abi.apollo808]

Rod Wave: 'literally sings one note' * feelings activated *

[@Loner.lanny22]

Yours years later I’m back again for this🔥🔥🔥💆🏾‍♀️With 1.6m crazy

[@angelgoplay1149]

He smoked that. This might be in my top 3 with usher and Mac Miller 🔥

[@boochie808]

My 21 year old daughter put me on to this young man and been living his music every since!!!! Keep winning young man!!!!

[@davinski41]

Rod Wave is too good 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mira4921]

From the moment I heard him clear his throat, I knew this was about to hit different

[@BeautifullyBlessed-vc2ps]

My son loves him and I see why. He’s very talented and authentic 👏🏾

[@Looseskru]

The lady on the sax killed it 👌🏾🔥

[@BLEST1]

We definitely need a studio version of this street runner!!!!

[@tyrequenewell284]

Istg!!!!!

[@charlielivingston931]

he does

[@domcapalot9989]

that other part is a song he made in 2018 named “Be Free” but never released

[@Houxton]

Still one of the best tiny desk performance ever

[@Tharealisaiahmoore]

I’m honored to have played the bass! Preciate the opportunity bro!

[@Yoo.Bandzz]

He came out his shell on “Don’t Forget “

[@MrWorld46]

No joke.. he was feeling that one. I wish he had the same energy on every song.

[@celloudiallo4177]

@@MrWorld46 he does

[@KingVerz16]

He killed that! Song is too real.

[@deandrewhite1731]

Man he killed drake sample 🔥🔥🔥🔥 also that band is so smooth... artist always sounds better on tiny desk for some reason!

[@callilove8378]

I legit could not pinpoint that sample.... too smooth

[@quithatgworll]

What drake sample 😭😭

[@deandrewhite1731]

@@quithatgworll drake song called omdb check it out

[@leoansa536]

@@deandrewhite1731 over my dead body

[@david_chuka]

I was going to say this! for some reason you just enjoy the music better on tiny desk

[@jc76384]

That saxophone was soothing on the track don’t forget

[@stillme1065]

Flute too

[@MrAcas1990]

His music is real art! He just needs confidence and experience. He needs the perfect mentor

[@T.Y.J.30]

Yeah,Rod Wave is in a different lane under the Rap Umbrella. I pray he turn to Gospel using his talent to sing for Jesus,Rod Wave has charisma very influential artist.❤

[@diligenceviber]

Rodwave is the realest and sweetest man in the rap industry,I can’t stop listening to this youngin

[@Tysheria_]

The last part he sung on street runner he should have put that on the song 🥰

[@coloredapples4784]

That a from an unreleased song called "be free"

[@Tysheria_]

@@coloredapples4784 thanks

[@ypcali7963]

Rt omg 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@fitnessn30sec43]

I don't know why I feel this way but I just want to hug him and hold him. .....

[@sonomaemoboys4013]

that’s the effect his music has 😅

[@eimajmelancon810]

@@AbkRawdude you’re mad weird.

[@Dudja]

So amazing

[@bankheadpolo]

Rod Wave deserve his flowers while he still here the young man make great music of our time right now.

[@ivanthegamer6466]

Having a tough morning personal issues honestly this helps a bit

[@robertlivingston5406]

Hang in there hold on and keep pushing. You only fail if you give up or don’t start. You’ve obviously started so don’t give up keep going. Sometimes a setback is a setup. Look for the message in your situation. I’ve been at my lowest many times but now I’m at a higher point and I try to shine light on people who’s light looks dim.. I encourage you 💯🤎✊🏾💪🏾💎

[@ivanthegamer6466]

@@robertlivingston5406 Much appreciate it yeah I’m keep pushing for me and my daughter I most definitely see the messageThank you for The uplift I’m sure trynna resolve this Matter god bless

[@robertlivingston5406]

@@ivanthegamer6466 I know you don’t know me personally but if you ever need to vent hit me up.. I’m been through it all and seen and did it all. Homelessness, self harm attempts, divorce, etc etc. but I’m successful now. I live to help others find light in dark situations. ✊🏾🤎💯💎

[@austinsauer6846]

@@robertlivingston5406 respect to both of y’all stay strong and stay on y’a grind 💪🏼

[@ivanthegamer6466]

@@robertlivingston5406 I appreciate it it man your words really gave me that energy and you got a Snapchat big dawg

[@taylor2pretty728]

He seems so sweet and pure… Stay that way Rod🤞🏾

[@eyeofx6052]

Genuinely makes me so happy to see how far he’s came🥲

[@1064Ging]

You can tell he still camera shy ‼️

[@that1aznboi978]

mannn but dude still came out and put on a show 👏🏼

[@kellyinca9768]

@@that1aznboi978 that's what i love him🥰

[@PierReginaPorter]

My kids put me on to this guy and I have to be honest...I like his music. Been currently listening to Turks & Caicos!

[@BigMfukinAyyyy]

That saxophone is hittin 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TomokaSax]

Thank you 🙏

[@BigMfukinAyyyy]

@@TomokaSax You are welcome

[@davidcpearson]

I'm now 200% more of a flute fan

[@TomokaSax]

Thank you 🙏 so glad to be a part of this video!

[@NexusPhotografi]

I've always loved that and the 🎻 violin in rap and rock 💯💯🔥🔥♥️

[@tifb94]

Been a flute fan since I learn how to play in 2007 ❤️

[@NotYourTube24]

@@TomokaSax you have mad skills

[@kaybee4L]

Checkout Zaytoven’s Tiny Desk performance. The flute was 👌🏾

[@FinancialBeanstalk]

NPR been CRUSHING the Tiny Desk Concerts lately. SO MANY GOOD ARTISTS!

[@planetreyes2726]

& This what ima go see in concert every time cause he gone do more than deliver.

[@ashleyromero5302]

I love his singing style, you can hear his insides coming out!! He's lovely

[@aileenyannah]

SIR respectfully You ain’t have to hit us with the tiny desk like this BLESSING us yes yes yes

[@BLEST1]

I definitely became an instant fan as soon as I first heard him doing a live version of heart on ice. He's definitely a great talent and a legend in the making.

[@jameshollis4414]

Just ran this back rod is crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@JRookie23]

Rods “yeahhh yeeee eeee yeahhh” are equivalent to kid cudis hums

[@5amclub135]

Underrated observation!

[@tabathahawkins8448]

Street runner, gotta stop running sometime...❤❤❤

[@JAYLIMITLESS17]

Shout out to his audio engineer. That dude be making Rod Wave sound amazing in the studio.

[@Tharealisaiahmoore]

What you trying to say? Lol

[@JAYLIMITLESS17]

@@Tharealisaiahmoore I think you know what I’m trying to say lol 😂 what’s understood don’t gotta be explained 😂🤣😭

[@FrankMarcellino]

Wow his charisma and voice is unique and powerful. You can hear the passion in his voice. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MrCobee91]

need a Rod Wave x Morray Collab

[@raypierre6632]

YUPPPP

[@socialloner4810]

I agree. 👌

[@thebestdadeverr]

Been saying this before Morray started popping

[@stbnoah]

that’s what i been thinkin

[@lavishlee1856]

It’ll never happen because of politics

[@terrellcollins1034]

The New Add On To Street Runner!! 📈🔥

[@coloredapples4784]

That a from an unreleased song called "be free"

[@jasiribandele5601]

pretty sure he just freestyled it

[@coloredapples4784]

@@jasiribandele5601 he didn't

[@wandaedwards9803]

Almost 2 in the morning and I’m vibin’ with this master creator….fell in love with you when I heard tombstone and I knew I wanted you to play at my funeral….I had just finished my back piece (tattoo) of the struggles in my life and your song pulled it all together for me….thank you

[@thatkingmag]

Street Runner😭the verse at the end.. timeless😭❤️

[@Ciaran_M]

2 years ago and still got goosebumps 💯🔥

[@jordanpango5525]

Street runner is a classic 😢

[@MrBIGTEE504]

The way he keeps dropping hits please keep him coming back Tiny Desk a Born Legend we Love you Rod Wave 🌊

[@zacharycrane5829]

Man started with Over My Dead Body. Mannnn what a legend

[@tommyboyd2674]

The Band is tight AF🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@FrankMarcellino]

Wow what a classick...💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@domjoseph2007]

The full band is the most his recordings should sound like this

[@4u632]

you gone be alright gio keep your chin up✨️

[@Loccy_mk]

It’s my mom birthday mouth and I swear he be waking the grave up with is music I can’t stop crying my mom passed away in 2005 and this 1st song is being play back to back rode wave frfr thank u black men your blessed my king @rodewave someone tag em artis Loccy On SoundCloud get Fly 🛩

[@FamousAndyy]

Im glad to say I’m here before this gets millions of views 😭

[@kavee4345]

Same😂

[@tavilyfeofmusic]

I hope he do a live album too that would be so amazing 🌹🎧

[@malachibeck4502]

Its nice to hear a new artist on NPR without auto tune. Shout outs to Rod.

[@budgiespat7883]

YOU ARE SUCH A BELOVED SOUL - ROD WAVE ... you make my day !!

[@PrintsUnderground]

That voice is a gift. Thank you Rod!

[@ddot1999.]

6AM were I live, let's get it to it!! Love from Brazil, hope everything works out today and this year. New healthy and peaceful cicles will start in your live.

[@Vmickey09]

This is by FAR one of my favorite tiny desk concerts!!!! This and Jazmine Sullivan at Essence fest 2021!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@scorpion777silvermoon3]

Tomoka Nomura is jamming yall. You go girl!!!

[@TomokaSax]

Awwwww. Thank you so much!

[@JayG-xq2yt]

@@TomokaSax Yes You Where I Love Music Whole My Life 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌💗

[@arminthabryant8944]

yes

[@naiis_wrld8408]

Brooo let’s talk about how he went on and mixed two unreleased songs together on the “street runner” beat!!! This man is AMAZING😤😤 like dat part really touched me and had me hyped!!!!!

[@415busa8]

OMDB and Don't Forget are the best songs on the album. Awesome that he performed them 👍

[@nurseg2u746]

My 16y/o son brought me here and I’m glad about it.

[@tykalabates548]

Just ran up on this & IM DEFINITELY MORE IN LOVE WOTH ROD WAVE & HIS SOULFUL BEAUTIFUL VOICE, HIS MUSIC DEFINITELY TELLS STORIES FOR EVERYBODY....DEFINITELY SPEAKS VOLUMES FOR HIM☝🏾🙌🏾👐🏾💚