SiR: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch SiR play "The Recipe", "New Sky" and "Wires In The Way" and "John Redcorn" at the Tiny Desk.
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SiR, the R&B singer from Inglewood, CA, seemed lost in thought as he stood behind the Tiny Desk. While his bandmates curiously bounced around the desk, joking and even searching for Bob Boilen, SiR remained particularly focused. About halfway through the performance, he eventually revealed what had been weighing on his heart. He told the NPR crowd he'd lost his infant godson a few days prior and dedicated the performance to him. "We're doing this for him. It took a lot for me to be here today ...but we're gonna get through this."
Since signing to hip-hop juggernaut Top Dawg Entertainment in 2017, Sir Darryl Farris been the most consistent, most reliable player on the roster outside of its original four (Jay Rock, Kendrick, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul.) His output has further solidified the label's stake in spaces outside of just rap music.
For his Tiny Desk concert, SiR treated the office to some of the best that his latest LP, Chasing Summer has to offer. Themes of regret loom throughout the album and he's never shied away from writing about personal flaws. His depiction of misdirected desires and heartbreak on "John Redcorn" and "The Recipe" reveal a cruel honesty that couples grapple with at times. The set was also a family affair with his mother and older brother offering support as two of the three background vocalists. We get a glimpse of his upbringing in the gospel choir once those harmonies open up.
SET LIST
"The Recipe"
"New Sky"
"Wires In The Way"
"John Redcorn"
MUSICIANS
SiR: vocals; Roger "Jooseondrums" Benford: drums; Terrall Whitehead: guitar; Samuel Davis: bass; Jacquelyn Farris: vocals; Davion Farris: vocals; Zyah Belle: vocals; Ledaris "L.J." Jones: keys
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, James Willetts; Editor: Maia Stern; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Maia Stern; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Laura Beltran Villamizar

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[@charlesjackson8896]

So😂😂😂

[@JJ721999]

His mother sang backup for Micheal Jackson, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and now her own son. She must be so proud.

[@theempresss]

She looks so happy

[@RobertCarvalhoUK]

Josh Jennings oh wow

[@doramilaje04]

Oh wow!!!! He got it honest

[@norfsyq9660]

Slight flex lol

[@abzthorpe2043]

Bbc

[@funktionmedia]

0:00 Me : "Amazing"

[@laurenswint1895]

KRN. Hahaha! Right!

[@PreKnechiaJaNae]

Period!

[@deryasrn]

KRN. Hahaha sameee 😩😍

[@leannamarie1318]

Same😭

[@cjup98]

The smile on my face rn!!

[@WILLintoPOWER]

Bro 3 years later... That John Redcorn still a standout track. 🤦🏾‍♂️ 🔥

[@MrSpencerMcIntosh]

So good! 😭😭

[@Neosouljamzofmine]

YES!!

[@BobbyJohnson-bh2gc]

Music is Timeless. 20 years from now this will still slap!!!

[@charlesjackson8896]

On God ✊🏾

[@enyahreed03]

The way his mom occasionally smiles back there is so precious

[@ItsMeDanyell]

Nyah didn’t realize that was his mom! I love this family 💕

[@cmhartfi]

@Nyah WOW🤯 Beautifully talented family🙏🏾

[@theegoddessde]

Just beaming with an almost palpable pride

[@tshegofatsomangole554]

She's proud hey

[@shayspeaks444]

“That’s my baby!”

[@afrohue406]

Your mother singing background is the realest thing I've ever seen

[@matheuscorrea9195]

saba on his tiny desk has his father on background vocals too!

[@cmooreHD]

Ultimate support!

[@demolitiongaming1869]

His older brother is also singing background too!

[@leagontshole409]

I was both shook and happy when he said that's his mom😭

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

It's a high honor in my book

[@Nkumbi_TS]

Built like a quarterback with the voice of an angel

[@lesedimashile3098]

I like that..true ey

[@Huskinmatt]

Like a middle line backer even, what a beautiful performance, this music heals

[@misstocoa2766]

This !!! I said something similar last night. That's what's so ironic and beautiful.

[@TVeeTime]

I love how he sings like he’s having a conversation

[@cocoabutta600o3]

Telling a whole story

[@marvin9860]

In vocal training you learn how to physically express yourself for better vocals. I'm guessing his mom was strict about this when he was younger

[@King-a-ling]

And i love your face

[@lvriss]

@@King-a-ling dork activity !

[@King-a-ling]

@@lvriss lol Bri is jealous

[@khanyisilemakhubu8990]

I almost screamed when he said John Redcorn was his favourite off the album. I've been trying to convince my friend that it's the best one. I feel weirdly validated 😂❤

[@kwesi_isles_snaps]

Don't even see how it could be anything else.

[@Jedi_Blu]

John Redcorn was definitely the best off the album. Even more so because of the king of the hill reference.

[@DOWORKReginald]

You can’t save me competes though!

[@ashtondenys]

Its my favorite too. SO validated right now..lol

[@Spaccaspecchi]

Weirdly validated? That's just objective proof you were right 😂 Refer your friends to this video if they ever doubt you again.

[@ednaldoleite8917]

Shout to Sir for having his mother with him! that's really cool to see

[@tea_ba]

I knew she was giving him that proud mama look. So dope.

[@chrisa410]

mother and older brother! whole family talented if you include D Smoke

[@randombooze]

Awwww that’s his mom!!!!! So dope

[@gavinc.morrison1147]

I really love that!

[@Fivehunned11]

Chris A their cuz too Tiffany Gouche

[@black2sugars543]

0:06 The Recipe 3:19 New Sky 08:04 Wires in the way 12:04 John Redcorn

[@flyingThunderGod]

You’re the real MVP

[@larrythelobster1595]

Thanks 🙌🏾

[@sirrocfromdalow035]

Thank you for the time stamps

[@Ajb238]

New sky is GOAT

[@c.k.4883]

List of things added to my bucket list: go to a live SiR concert

[@SOBRHINO]

Seen him live on the TDE tour, he’s probably the best artist to see in person

[@ddaniel8780]

He opened for Miguel and I had not heard him before. Became an instant fan when I saw him live.

[@darkmoongoddess4791]

My thoughts

[@saudadenia]

I need this

[@cynnnavarro3458]

Saw him twice best fukin expirience 💙

[@enzille]

He is from a family of singers. His mom AND brother are his backup singers. His other brothers are also killing it in the music industry. You love to see it! ❤🥺

[@SP77787]

Fact!

[@jasmeankim]

❤️😍❤️

[@elliottpalmer7485]

His brother is D-Smoke from Rhythm + Flow

[@enzille]

@@SP77787 💯🔥

[@enzille]

@@jasmeankim Right!!😍😍❤

[@stevem9529]

There is only one down side to tiny desks... it makes listening to the original song almost impossible. Just can't rival the natural vibes and rawness of these

[@NIO4LIFE]

Agree i like John redcorn he did on the colors youtube channel better than the album version

[@JohnsonKayla12]

This is one where I disagree personally lol. I definitely think the recorded versions of these songs sound better to my ears.. melody, vocals etc unfortunately

[@NIO4LIFE]

This performance was ok I liked his performance at colors better

[@SP77787]

Facts!

[@brittany.381]

@@JohnsonKayla12 I agree. A friend of mine called him a studio artist and I just couldn't believe it. But now after seeing several live performances on KZbin I have to admit it he just doesn't sound as good as on the album and I'm not feeling the same vibes

[@bensmith2195]

It's outright criminal how commercially slept on "Chasing Summer" was/is. This brotha deserved to have made his debut in the '90s, when Black r&b/soul music was still appreciated. SiR deserved a platinum plaque for this album.

[@kenbroux12]

Big Facts!!

[@YOURBOYRDC16]

1000 facts

[@marvin9860]

@@kenbroux12 You got to play the industry game for that. It seems like he was raised to be an amazing vocalist, not a commercial superstar. Just look at his mama

[@kenbroux12]

@@marvin9860 facts! I’m glad he gets to do what he wants with the music. You’re right about the industry

[@a-levelking8610]

Back when the funk was funking

[@TrucksnTunez]

Nah that was the realest and most vulnerable thing I've seen. Him expressing he didn't want to be there but still coming to show up and show out, thank you SiR.

[@MoroseWrld]

And made one of the best tiny desk, I’m grateful 🙌🏽

[@idenddd]

This. ASOLUTELY THIS!

[@Cynncere]

And I'm back showing up in 2023

[@treuky]

Yeah right but everyone has their time I'm a musician been to Brooklyn music college and you have to embrace what you have as you make it then you make it but however it's the joy of it to also

[@treuky]

However he has a good music, he's not polished but his music it's home, background struggling on some songs

[@christianw7847]

sir deserves a grammy for chasing summer 💯🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cmooreHD]

Deserved!

[@obsidianblack2642]

SiR doesn't need the validation of the Grammy's. Real Recognize Real.

[@whitehaven80]

So underrated! I can replay each song on that album everyday. It doesn't even feel like it's been almost a year since it came out

[@affel_3]

I love this album

[@EYELOVEMUSICSOUL]

THIS IS FACT! REAL MUSIC HES LIKE THE NEW D’ANGELO IN MY EYES

[@lemarhaywood1870]

Probably the best rnb album of 2019 in my opinion..... salute to this brother for making great music

[@ShiftbyJazzmynn]

lemar haywood probably?

[@azolehlangi4110]

No doubt the best of 2019

[@lemarhaywood1870]

Jazzmynn F lol. You rite

[@hooligancar2n]

It’s between this and Suga by Kyle Dion

[@azolehlangi4110]

hooligancar2n I'll check it out.

[@aayeshacampbell1371]

This was the last show my husband and I watched and he literally passed the next day he had tears in his eyes watching this .

[@Melopile333]

I’m so sorry for your loss😔. The first time I saw this my dad passed and listening to “wires in the way” was and still is a big part of my grieving🪽

[@nikolasvalerio2217]

My god :/ God bless you and may he rest in peace.

[@MikeOnasis]

💪🏾🙏🏽

[@sirratt23]

Condolences 💐 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@fo5848]

Who came here from the John Redcorn King of the Hill music video? Song is fireee

[@zane_nyc]

deadass.

[@kenyapp1]

Saw that video and listened to his album on repeat for 2 weeks. Lol

[@MrWalkman99]

Before

[@aj989jones9]

When you were expecting to see D Smoke on the Piano 🎹

[@justanotherisekaiprotagoni7293]

AJ989 Jones Lol it would’ve been a real family affair 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Chi.Stoner]

I think that's why the cameraman panned over so early in the vid; to show us that it wasn't lol.

[@randombooze]

He just dropped his album though, maybe promoting it

[@saintquintin2470]

bruh🚶

[@whisperywind8768]

AJ989 Jones Truly! I really thought he would be on the piano

[@vuyomdala6154]

I have never been this early for a Tiny Desk Concert

[@alidabeatmusic5677]

Vuyo Mdala SAME

[@hennerwhack]

Same

[@kelechic.jemelumba9981]

A tad too early, the comment section has yet to marinate

[@OneOffTrips]

Ditto! Up at 4 in the morning!

[@investinginsouthafrica-zar5767]

Im from Soweto bro, and you?

[@nuggets0717]

the way his mom looks at him is the purest form of love I've seen in ages. she is beautiful. they are GIFTS.

[@ThePecanTan]

YES!!!!!!!

[@marlongomez381]

[@ka143pal3stine]

Yes quite beautiful form of connection🥺💖🙏🏽 makes me love this more!

[@daquittaclements]

Yes! I could tell she is his mom way before he introduced her just by how she looks at him ❤

[@kendallsmith7594]

His momma looks so proud. And her voice STILL in shape. Beautiful to see/hear

[@Roses_777]

It's a seasoned voice... ❣

[@angelfire909]

SiR and Daniel ceaser would make a great collab.

[@kywilliams31]

Hair down is incredible

[@antoniocooper311]

Exactly my thoughts two of my modern day r&b singees

[@l.colemaniii8601]

That “Recipe,” song hit different when you really lived it.

[@arnazzrussell9176]

Young Petey385 Fam 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ntokozomokoena8321]

Eish Bruh.

[@surprisemonyai3059]

Tell me about it

[@s.i.o.carteblanche9754]

Fax📠

[@rayzininthesun8691]

you got that right..

[@lawrencelovingood470]

Man this dude is the realest singer out right now.. true story: I randomly sang karaoke with this dude and had no clue who he was lol

[@TheKingkali]

No WAY!!!!

[@OGC558]

Im gonna need to hear more about this bruv

[@groovydolph]

Location. Deets. Entertain us internet folk!!! Awesome memory for sure!

[@ZakDaley]

Saw him during the Championship Tour and he sounds exactly like his recordings live. It was crazy.

[@abladeofgrass1003]

So, you not going to tell us details?? Don't do that to us!

[@fabianbartels9894]

John Redcorn kills me every time! SiR is truly gifted with a special voice

[@kollingpricila]

The pride in his mother's eyes!! Family is everything

[@PertumTV]

00:05 - The Recipe 03:18 - New Sky 08:00 - Wires In The Way 11:53 - John Redcorn

[@fabiansidney5452]

Pertum TV 🐐

[@GlacticSoul]

Thank ya Kindly

[@PertumTV]

@@GlacticSoul You're welcome Nekay

[@Aquarius.Essence313]

This should be 📌 📍 🧷 pinned

[@lobsterstrange]

I was looking for ya

[@Macnificentful]

4:30 a look of a proud mother. This is pure.

[@nokukhanyamahlobo9069]

Macdonald Monyane I saw that!

[@LADYLONGNAILZ]

Yes Indeed! Mummy Definitely had the "That's MY Baby" Look on Her Face as She Sang New Sky's Hook. 🌟💜😊

[@coolwipp10]

This whole recording, she cant stop looking at him, beaming with pride

[@popsniper7617]

So beautiful

[@alexdima4378]

" I made him "

[@GlitterBrixx]

Just the way his mother looked at him I knew she was his mother before he even introduced her. I said to myself, she’s giving him that “that’s my baby” look. So beautiful ❤️

[@johnjamesmbayo6724]

GIVEON: tiny desk concert 🙏🏾😿🥴

[@HisLady1022]

yasssssss pleaseeeeeee

[@aleahbee9212]

just premiered today ;)

[@memphis1030]

Got your wish bro.

[@julioyes717]

His momma is so proud of him and the way she gives him those smiles just makes my heart so happy

[@alexandriawilliams7532]

Right! I feel like she was telling him "Sang Baby" everytime she smiled! 🥰

[@adamc6527]

His mothers vocals over New Sky took the song to a different level

[@tonyabrown7062]

Did you notice too. The way she looks at him is like she is in love with him. before knowing who she was telling my husband i think that was his girlfriend. she has that proud momma look. i love it.

[@lofipoets]

IT MAKES ME SMILE TOO

[@animezae]

@@alexandriawilliams7532 literally it was so sweet

[@jonahlossiah4513]

Chasing Summer was the R&B album of the year in 2019.

[@kizitodeneriaz8792]

no cap

[@kikigalvanmorales5293]

after listening the whole album so many times, it truly is R&B album of the year in 2019

[@MasonGregoryStJames]

Facts. Still listen to it back to front

[@seansmith6282]

Big facts. No skips!

[@ohmz_graffiti7766]

Chasing summer was good but Shea Butter Baby was better.

[@ericaguilar5928]

No one's talking about the piano player, L.J. Jones? I love what he did on each song in this set. If there were sheet music for this I could play it and float away and imagine I'm in one of SiR's songs.

[@stevenkhemraj]

John redcorn is one of my favorite SiR songs

[@victordejesus4818]

sir is built like an nfl linebacker and has the voice of an angel

[@realjoshb]

It doesn’t ever look like he’s trying to sing. It’s like the sound just falls out of his mouth

[@debbieolaniyan]

Josh B I was just about to comment so effortless

[@EYELOVEMUSICSOUL]

Right! I can only wish I could have a face just as relaxed while singing lol

[@AdamFraserTv]

What ? He literally has an extremely expressive singing face . Lol

[@animezae]

@@AdamFraserTv he emotes with his eyes, but but mouth is mad relaxed lol. I think you get what he meant lol

[@lela2394]

SiR is so slept on. I ❤ his music so much. He was my most-listened-to artist in 2022.

[@Keytap15]

His mom makes me smile. Reminds me of my own mother.

[@too2great8]

John Redcorn is my favorite song as well. When he sings this in Colors, it's even more riveting. 🥰

[@jennyfromthablock6688]

I love the colors performance

[@andyofthecookiefactory5392]

That songs feels like butter melting on a something in the hoven...

[@shadyea-scireadams6299]

@@andyofthecookiefactory5392 not sure if you meant oven but had a typo and wrote 'hoven' but even if that's the case, "hoven" just fits so perfectly together

[@miamoore32]

BIG facts! Specially the walk off falsetto.

[@fightvale57]

I knowww!

[@DeeJay-vt3cc]

His mom’s smile is SO beautiful. I couldn’t stop watching her

[@Sthedford79]

Same here! Her vibe and energy are so peaceful and positive..

[@solasoledad1946]

Count me in, she got me feeling some type of way 😍😘

[@sula496]

Dee Jay she is beautiful

[@thehumbleservant2010]

Low key one of the most talented families

[@LotusHelpsHealingCollective]

I literally watch this multiple times a month. The changes, the keys, the tone, the arrangement, the ENERGY. I'm in love. Every time.

[@dwn2earth83]

That’s me too. Also, Usher and Durand Benarr. I downloaded them and added them to my phone when they came out 🤣🤣🤣

[@LotusHelpsHealingCollective]

@@dwn2earth83 PLEASE! I have a tiny desk playlist 😂

[@thetopcuz]

There is a reason why Kendrick has an affinity for SiR, pure soul and radiant vibrations from his voice.

[@chaneldiana4453]

That’s the singing version of him

[@Puoroderio]

I love his mother, for giving birth to him

[@byeee811]

my favorite comment for this video 💙

[@MrSmoothSilver]

koen borghgraef 💯💯💯

[@tashapennerman9520]

I must admit, I've been sleeping on SIR. I love his voice. John Redcorn is 🔥

[@rudegirlmon]

Pure gold

[@thatom5590]

I’m really sad that I just discovered him through NPR. Wow! What a talent.

[@BreeSimien_YogaaBaee]

@@thatom5590it’s ok lol. I found him last year the same way 🤣 and I listen to him daily now. I have the see him in concert. John redcorn is my favorite song, ever. The visuals are nice too if you’re a king of the hill fan

[@cynthialee5502]

I knew that lady, his mother, was somebody to him, the way she looked at him the entire time!! I love that he has family around him! This is beautiful!

[@ciaalexis5164]

SiR doesn’t have one bad song 😌

[@alixzandratriplett5814]

Literally not one! I love him so much

[@angelofscorpio]

Not one!

[@willymuncherjoe5459]

I mean some songs off november are questionable tbf but yeah hes one of my fav artists rn

[@SSingh-nc8hb]

@@willymuncherjoe5459 You mean the song "I know"? :D

[@sacredwordz]

Omg I love it all

[@enzille]

Yow but when he got all emotional just before and during the tribute to his godson.. I'm not crying.. You are🥺😭

[@jazspinnell97]

I love your last name

[@enzille]

@@jazspinnell97 thank you. It's a Zulu last name

[@jazspinnell97]

@@enzille you're welcome. And yh, I figured you were 🇿🇦

[@mizzstizzie]

Me too sis 😭❤

[@enzille]

@@mizzstizzie This guy is a real G! I love him so much 🥺❤

[@Styl849]

Ok I love SiR but his mom on New Sky is pure gold. She sings this and I'm instantly relaxed. I must find more of her work.

[@xxblkcherri]

Chasing summer deserves an award! That album is still amazing to this dayy

[@phillyluna22]

They should have given him a longer set he has so many bangers. Loved this though

[@shardanette1]

This is the standard length set for every act, no matter how many bangers they may have.

[@Brian-D]

Fastest 15m ever

[@LADYLONGNAILZ]

Word Up!

[@SeptemberLeader]

He just lost his god son..... I appreciate whatever time he gave

[@personontheinternet2164]

@@shardanette1 *laughs in 24 minute Tyler the Creator*

[@leepat25]

I feel him when he sings. He's raw and genuine

[@jamillahfoster6964]

The pride in his mother’s eyes touches me every time!!! I’ve watched this video so many times and her reaction is just beautiful. She seems full of admiration and pride for her amazingly talented son!!!! Sir this performance was life giving!!!!!!!!

[@adrianvanwillingh5468]

As a father I cant wait to admire my sons talents whatever they may be like Sir's mother does his. Super beautiful thing.

[@JimmyMcAsshole]

Masego on sax would've killed The Recipe💯💯 Also his mom is such a Beautiful Black Queen 👸🏿❤

[@Prttyrddvlvt]

jus jam I honestly felt like that was him. I know that sax anywhere lol. Huge Masego fan!!

[@kenyatta4rmdabeach745]

Bruh Masego is hella talented.

[@justsnow9952]

@@Prttyrddvlvt lol me too.. First time I heard it I thought it was Masego's sax

[@qua14524]

Facts💯

[@domiknows90]

This family, my Lordt. SiR, D Smoke, Davion, Tiffany and of course the Queen of the house, Jackie Gouche. Y’all think they’re open to adopting a 30 something year old black man? Asking for a friend.

[@amberfulford267]

If they adopt you let me know so I can get adopted too lol

[@domiknows90]

Amber Fulford I got you! 🤣

[@victoriaedwards7021]

😂😂😂 @ "asking for a friend"

[@dfoster4001]

🤯 I knew there was a reason I effed with D Smoke...

[@jagemini89]

Has Davion got his own music? I would love to hear it!!!!

[@theluji]

This rendition of John Redcorn is without a doubt the best

[@marvin9860]

I got a strong feeling his mama's the captain of the ship and she seems like a perfectionist. You can tell by his expressions while singing that not just gifted, he's had very strict vocal training

[@deedastar]

That moment when he cussed @12:38 and look directly at his mother. That look meant I'm sorry, only people who respect their parents will understand.

[@pragyanbimali66]

Oof

[@animezae]

Lol yes!!

[@dviiibing]

Whole family loc’d black excellence cmon now ✊🏾❤️🙏🏾.

[@adriielz96]

How is having Locks being Black excellence?

[@dviiibing]

@@adriielz96 Get out my comments with that foolishness. Seeing as you can’t apply the term nor understand the term please don’t waste my time.

[@adriielz96]

@@dviiibing Your response is "I can't comprehend it"? Ok hahaha Guess black excellence applies to you.

[@dviiibing]

@@adriielz96 You’re extremely correct. You can’t comprehend it because, it does not pertain to you. And Black Excellence isn’t an “being” and, it applies to me and anything Black. The one thing I won’t do is cater to your ignorance yet again, you’re wasting my time.

[@adriielz96]

@@dviiibing I'll let you live in your little bubble then, that only applies to you and your race I guess. If that's what you mean. Peace my brotha.

[@robxn8871]

I felt the emotions from this performance. I was holding tears back the whole time. You can tell he felt every word he sung. This is a beautiful performance and he has such a beautiful voice, it’s so soothing and full of energy.

[@kvng.waveyyblogger8790]

imagine having your brother and mum as your backup singers 🙌🏾

[@ache401]

I wish he would’ve done “You can’t Save Me” but I’m oh so grateful for what we’ve gotten.

[@tcheek3729]

Yesss...

[@blackpearll4819]

My favorite

[@JustJayci_]

unforgiving che yes! One of my favs ❤️

[@drop_t0p_p0rche28]

Word! That’s one of my favorite songs by him!!!

[@kingofdacourt]

Don’t know he skipped his best song... dumb

[@That_Nash]

I love that he literally wrote it about John Redcorn’s love life in King of the Hill

[@christinagraham2915]

😂😂😂

[@sheronidanielly1663]

I grew up watching king of the hill so this hits different to be an adult and living it.

[@trueprofit724]

@@sheronidanielly1663 Go watch the video 🔥

[@calisouthqueen]

Genius

[@kawaiicafecreations4445]

So he wrote the song?

[@tiffanylewis2541]

I’m so upset I’m just hearing about this amazing gentleman! Thank goodness I did! I absolutely love his music!

[@BigBawdyBook]

Such an emotional and beautiful session. SiR is such an underappreciated artist.

[@DaniellTavares]

His mom was looking so beautifully to him that, even before he introduced his band, I could tell that the lady on the center had some strong connection with him. Love.

[@tebogorakate5020]

SiR has really used his moment to impact the lives of his entire family. I always see his brothers at his shows. Everyone he loves is having these awesome experiences with him. I LOVE IT!!!!

[@unathipremtrevorsikhosana1397]

Facts

[@madisonbelo9182]

Wires in the way always makes me cry. Without fail... LIVE wow.

[@TheRaginRach]

11:58 Redcorn is my new found fav heard it the night before last and have been replaying it over and over! My God mom grooving that back ground 🤍🗣🗣🗣

[@mialovehall2941]

Rocky M check out the video! You’ll love it even more.

[@BerthaBig2006]

I was NOT expecting him to say "mother". She looks AMAZING!

[@larondarenea]

BerthaBig2006 She’s beautiful, & a legend herself

[@TarCarNey]

His mom is so gorgeous 😩❤️ His older brother looks younger than him 😩🔥

[@p3ggy]

This mans voice can make me cry. I hear so much pain and passion in his voice

[@OcelotlAlma13]

I love SiR, His vocals are out of this world... His Mama's vocals are insane as well, I had to keep going back to her parts, She sings heavenly

[@allanhenchewele6644]

The backing vocals on new sky are giving me life on this dreary Monday morning, 🙏

[@Siobhan90sBaby]

Allan Henchewele bruh! I was looking for this comment! The harmonies were sending me 😩🙌🏾

[@taylorhong8660]

The backing vocals are from his mother and brother no less. Crazy talented family.

[@marymortos6849]

One spliff a day keeps the evil away😭

[@Timmy2Dope]

Was really hoping he would do d'evils

[@seriterkunda2583]

I wish he played it

[@henry_daher]

that snare is snaring !!!! love the side stick sound

[@itsjust.zainodiaz2913]

0:19 his mom smiling and silently approving in the back is everything.

[@h.nierva89]

Kendrick lamar: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@LizzyKoala88]

H. Nierva I would cry 😭

[@rebecahj]

NEED IT

[@masehnchang6698]

Probably after his new album

[@joi4705]

Maseh Nchang oH yeah, I could def see that🔥

[@n.1480]

I’d probably explode.

[@phillytreez]

His mom singing backup on New Sky is better than the album version😊

[@affel_3]

True

[@KendrickWashington817]

I felt that frfr

[@kenbroux12]

Big facts! And the vevo live is 2nd best when he does the runs at the end

[@goldblumlover3037]

SiR's voice is like highest grade of silk WOW!!!!!! Just wonderfully luscious and simply serene!!!

[@biancaoctavia229]

I have never felt so much just by seeing a person sing and perform in my life! I thought I had the love I needed from music but NOPE!! Sir has brought something to my life that I would never take back! I need a LOVE like his when I encounter that true love that GOD has made for me and whoever he may be. SIR is amazing and I can’t wait to see him one day. And I absolutely will see him one day. That is one of my mission. This TINY DESK was LOVE❤❤❤

[@fernyfern4755]

Those vocals after that heartbreaking mention of his godson 😢 so raw. Condolences to the family

[@phumlilekunene3950]

NPR is doing the absolute most. This will be on repeat for a long time

[@janicescott-pair97]

Beautiful and talented family.

[@vashtihaslocs7918]

i LOVE how he made sure his mom was there. her voice is so beautiful

[@CJ-xg2or]

So cool that he actually has his family doing vocals for him.

[@kimg.4015]

He sang "wires in the way" with so much passion, I felt it in my soul 😩

[@peacegod7206]

Kim G. He took us to church ⛪️

[@lauriescarborough8002]

Such an emotional performance. Can't hold back my tears hearing it

[@lesleycabral612]

My eyes were closed with him!

[@leeoliphant]

I always come back to this video to hear this version of wires in the way. The emotion he puts into is so beautiful ❤

[@El3mental1]

Can't wait to see SiR live, I'm singing all his songs with every single molecule in my lungs.

[@illestgyal]

Yes SiR. His mom is a regal queen. Learn their back story and find out how amazing her grace is. SiR's older brother DSmoke won Rhythm & Flow, they have a performance together as well. I adore this talented family. I think they deserve all the love and make great music.

[@kevink1937]

mind blown

[@debradumako7954]

Brent Faiyaz: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert 😩

[@jarretjj1]

Deadass!!! I was just thinking about him

[@Lexlugr]

speaking it into existence. I love it

[@laida212]

Let's Make This Happen ! Faiyaz is FLAMESSSSSSSS !!!!!!

[@Blackdiamond929_]

That would be dope

[@amberfulford267]

Yesssss!! I support this 1000%

[@thomasdavis1316]

He voice is so clear. I like him live even more than on albums.

[@J_M_J.]

First time listening to this artist, he and his band are real people, you can feel it through his music, pure love. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷✌🏻thanks for this beautiful 15 minutes of soul and life. ♥️

[@afrieea]

SiR got a voice like when you're lucky enough to escape the harsh winter of your country and go to a beach somewhere where the sun is shining the perfect amount of heat onto you and there's that cool breeze coming from the water and there's barely anyone around... Just good company and a delicious refreshing drink... This performance is so perfect and emotional 😔☺️😍😍🖤❤️🙌🏿🔥🔥

[@tandreasellers7683]

Charismah K.A omg perfect !!!

[@tedmonds2049]

I see your vision and I love it!

[@SPACECOWBOY705]

"Dream girl got me losing sleep" one of my favourite lyrics of 2019... Such a simple line but I felt it on a personal level

[@alexj165]

the way he COMPLETELY FLIPPED “wires in the way” is really amazing😩💕