Ruby Ibarra & The Balikbayans - Someday [2019 NPR Tiny Desk]

[@frenchpizza9725]

Honor sweet sister. I'm First Nation's Texas Apache Cherokee Comanche. We honor all that lives on Mother earth and All Tribes. Thank you sweet girl for being so Honest. Water is our whole Life

[@theartoftonyv]

Ruby is singing everyone's song, Filipino, Mexican, African American, Middle Eastern, and every brown skin member of this amazing family. Props to you Ruby for singing words of inspiration that help everyone rise up beyond the stereotypes that are put in place to keep all of us down. You have a fan for life!

[@beatnick1157]

Yeah she is really the best

[@tomnguyen6365]

This made me cry and wanna tell my immigrant Momma I love her.

[@kaitlynorque7172]

When is music like this going to blow up? 🐼

[@OhenaOtweasee]

It's not and that's why its pure, soulful, and unique. This beautiful music should never be tarnished by Top 40.

[@InFamiliaGaudium]

Now

[@paulj8092]

Quality music.

[@Princeton_James]

@Kalobeast 55 that's stupid. And rap is only for black people right???

[@somekid7]

Only when the people have power. The dominant culture that's been in power for centuries has maintained a system that puts profit before people, and under that system - the current system - art like this will only survive but never thrive.

[@northerncaliforniachicanof4249]

LA Native Podcast brought me to NugLife who brought me to Rocky G and now I'm here 🍽️💯🎵🎶🎶🎵

[@Tumbangpreso]

You need to go mainstream and get rid of these mumbler rappers. I been following you for a while now sana makilala ka dto sa U.S one day.

[@DerekSantaAna]

"After all, the stolen lands are always greener places" sakto!

[@serenadintrona2284]

I mean... pure soul and pure voice. Real hip hop girl. Why isn’t she topping the charts?! (Support from Italy❤️)

[@garygood6968]

My daughter is half Philippine im so proud of women like ruby for making her future less intolerant of ignorance she will face in a world hell bent on separation of culture's

[@johnt.8205]

Damn.. I'm a Filipino who grew up here in the US and just damnnn I can relate to this masterpiece

[@kimsoonsoo531]

You are so genuine and soulful. The energy of your music brings me to tears.

[@estelanajera2891]

That saxophone is IMMACULATE 🎷 such a sexy instrument that fits perfectly with Ruby’s voice. Such a dope artist!

[@TheCiarlene]

Y'all deserve the Tiny Desk spotlight! Ruby's got flow, and there is NOTHING like a solid, tight ensemble of Filipino musicians (as one myself). Marami-maraming salamat for what you bring.

[@ob7369]

Her album was great 🙌 on repeat for at least 8 months in a row. She took her time and it was braised to perfection 👌

[@AslanLeo]

Absolutely incredible! This performance perfectly captures the political and cultural zeitgeist right now. The musicianship, the chemistry, the emotion, the message is all so relevant and inspiring to so many people. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@Teknodog2010]

Ruby i love your style and story telling.....iam a big fan of your tunes from Australia.......filo myself

[@AlexTuble]

I'm crying. I feel so validated by these lyrics. It gives me a little hope.

[@frenchpizza9725]

Sky World is dancing for you. Your band is Fabulous. Joy

[@Itsadarkworld34]

I like her style, I like her beauty and voice. Whiteboy fan here in WA

[@arielgalang84]

Isang npakagandang sulat mula sa kahangahangang nilalang na napakamakabayan. Salud! Ruby Ibarra!

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

Much Respect From Southern California ✊

[@GwazaJuse]

SO GLAD TO SEE RUBY IBARRA ON TINY DESK. Longtime fan since MPC MONDAYS

[@marcusanderson305]

Ruby Ibarra thank you for standing up for what is right. Thank you for your lyrics in your music. Thank you for everything you are doing the right thing. Keep on doing your thing Ruby. I have been a fan of yours for 2 years going on 3. Rising above the struggle in your music is what I get from you, just like Kendrck, J Cole , The Underachievers, etc. God Bless You and your family. Peace, Love, Keep Grinding on Ruby. 😀😇😌🙏🏻

[@Ryan_Cerritos]

Ruby! What have you been up to? The world needs to hear from you again!

[@TheRealKettchupp]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 pure & raw talent 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@patrickrivera7404]

I'm an OG Pinoy from Stockton. Your music makes me so damn proud! Bring it Pinay!

[@ellajaybasco4321]

love, love, love this.... We goin make it here!

[@aliciasatcher973]

Dope as hell. Her music is better than what's out right now. A lyricist for real. They sleeping on her.

[@fkujakedmyname]

ya she should be bigger than any American popstar in PH

[@iammichellejoyce7641]

Ruby! 🇵🇭❤🔥

[@cheiftoneSatown]

You going hard still doing that thing much respect pinay reyna!

[@gieieiliiifie1613]

sup homegirl! just wanna give u a shoutout from da RHU family here in da PI. much love and good lookin for da representin. Real Homies United.

[@jimsongaming4036]

Ruby Ibarra Filipina EmCee. nailed it🔥🔥

[@Makechekvanfart]

Wow you flow is smooth!!! God blessed you... ☝🏼🙏🏼

[@thathomiejayr]

This never gets old man. Still DOPE! 💯👌🏼❤️

[@petrolmonkey8339]

Jazz and RAP... roots of hiphop. 🤘🤘

[@Masdamind99]

I would pay to see a show like this in my hometown.

[@MariaSubboina027]

Island woman rise! Thank you.

[@tinidor08]

Namiss ko bigla si Nujabes. Ganda!!

[@bionicmarge]

The pain and hope in this song. I'm crying because this warms my heart in so many ways. I hope you win, Ruby.

[@ruthiemaria]

Wowowow I hope you get in tiny desk!! ❤️✊🏾💯🔥

[@PutingPinoy]

Ang ganda ng jazz at mga lyrics na ito! May NPR desktop na! Ang lupet!

[@carlanicoyco7323]

you guys will make it to NPR someday! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@souljaboiitv2032]

we support here straight out Digos City Heneral luna Supreme bloodz yoow!

[@snoogle1337]

Digos REPRESENT

[@cesararce9890]

kumusta bingka diha?!

[@anokazxc]

The artists we don't deserve.

[@wheremeganolivifineassat6302]

I peeped you out recently. Became an instant fan.

[@Silver-1991]

Just letting u were born on the same month but a different day also same age. Keep upwith the great work stay strong 💪 and true to yourself. Peace ✌ One love 💘

[@neilrosellosa149]

Grabe solid 💯

[@hewpreyes]

pang rhythm and flow season 2 winner ka. respect, ruby!!! slaaay

[@paulovivas]

I was so lucky to catch your performance at Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival. Your music and lyrics are amazing! When are you coming back to the Philippines?

[@illogicalballhog1182]

Finest! Just straight up poetic! So inspiring

[@carlfjnon]

Absolutely no words at all... Your flow is incredible

[@DUOFISHYMEN]

eyyy isang idol artist nanaman "look what i found " RUBY IBARRA

[@padaii]

Damn! So proud! Been following you literally for like over 10 years!!! Always knew you'd make it to this level and can't wait to see you succeed even more.

[@pandaypira4198]

as'Salaamu alaikum..MABUHAY.. Power to the Peoples !!✊✊✊

[@ZNERG]

Solid!! Salute to Ruby Ibarra & the band!!

[@ricardovalencia1781]

Why isn't Ruby Ibarra on Tiny Desk as an official guest, not just a submission? Where are the Filipinos on NPR?

[@anthonytrillana1688]

8:50 of your time is worth it! my color is filipino and im proud of it.

[@tunogmalaya580]

Quality!

[@essiboi7455]

sobrang in sync nilang lahat sarap niyo maka jam! tuloy niyo lang!

[@plsarguewithme2665]

Criminally underrated

[@joshuacabonce]

Awesome! Saw you at Hiero Day in Oakland and have been a fan ever since. Respect. Good Luck.

[@vincevibe4579]

I saw a video of Ruby way way back @TEAMBACKPACK-"sharp-tongued mortal, go ahead and call me Sonya Blade"🔥🔥 great artist and your such an inspiration! go hard girl!! we support the movement!! ✊🏽

[@yiannc1660]

ugh, i appreciate this. thank you ruby ibarra & the balikbayans!

[@carlalamiao]

Yo! Can I just say that SAXOPHONE dude slayed!

[@teyobuy4027]

Very nice ! I never knew you before but I saw you in a Filipino show today and I looked you up here in KZbin and I didn’t regret it ! Sounds so good!!!

[@slaccayamanda3995]

So happy with this!!! Go Ruby and The Balikbayans! So proud!

[@YaBoyMe]

Thank you for making this and being you. Now in my race to become the greatest rapper, I can't win because you already did, that's awesome! Takes a lot of pressure off me knowing I'll never even be close to competing with talent like this!

[@ArtemisnHounds]

Been sharing your music so much ❤️

[@mateobaysa2055]

Artemis nHounds , do you like her music?

[@ArtemisnHounds]

@@mateobaysa2055 she is amazing. I love her music so much I've even been telling my high school students about her

[@jonassteinberg3779]

too cool.

[@evelynpeters5972]

Proud of you, you and the band are so amazing, great talents🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pinkpurpleluvit]

Wow!!!! Jazz and rnb was a bomb combi genre! #proud #filipino

[@PlutoBlack]

Jesus Ruby lmfao killing it.

[@Masdamind99]

So when the LIVE session album dropping, and where can we buy it?

[@raymondDV]

Shes so talented! One of a kind! Respect

[@akosibpp6260]

so proud! dugong pinoy!

[@pedropabloiwayan]

Sarap pakinggan. It keeps me bangin'' 'til end 👌🏽❤️ #Philippines #represent 👌🏽

[@dorothysantos7967]

Oh good goddess!!! I legit got teary-eyed and emotional listening to this in the damn library. SO GOOD. I really hope the next time I see you perform this will be on NPR's Tiny Desk.

[@masterk5372]

I just found out about her she so underrated

[@Punnible]

You guys are so amazing!! Hope y'all get in, we need that representation ✊🏽

[@ronnieb2357]

🔥🔥🔥love your music Ruby! Please come back to Seattle soon😁

[@exfiles1638]

🔥🔥🔥💯😊

[@kookokoe]

hmmm....its fresh

[@fabiangallegos210]

I said mamma we gon make it

[@08jadeee]

balik kayo dito sa Philippines next year!!

[@marieleerogel6399]

We're not from the same community, but every word you put into circa91 made the hairs on my back stand up to the point tears came down because our pain is so similar in many ways. I appreciate your art. More people need to hear this.

[@gagepayne27]

Better than half the hip hop I hear

[@robertomarquez3109]

You’re so good on what you doing I love you’re music

[@kaaarlraaam6058]

Awesome performance 💪🏼🔥

[@popeye1480]

New song ruby please 🙏🔥🔥

[@SophiaAlone]

Such an unique talent! I wish you the best of luck!!

[@filmtherapy860]

I've been looking for someone like you. Your song your words. It's inspiring. Keep it up.

[@lutherdean6922]

this is incredible! so much love for these artists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@v-eye-p8444]

respect from a chicano smooth rhyme

[@dgzco]

Damn I love this song, ruby your flow gets magnified with the band, together its beautiful

[@paulomiguel05]

This should be a shoo-in for NPR :)

[@7WARRIORSOFTHEHOLYTRINITY]

ya all quit inspiring! 🌴🇵🇭✊😎

[@vincehernandez52]

saw this 1st at malasimbo, ur 1st performance in ph u say... much respect

[@teeeeenuhFbabyy]

Keep doing you, much love.

[@therealjulez7886]

this track bangs hard mad respect to Ruby for putting out genuine music. Pinoy pride! love u mom

[@Liggy]

Dope! Respect from Australia