Voice Teachers React to Yebba Performing "Stand" | Tiny Desk Concert

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[@codypatton171]

YEBBA is a major contender for one of the best vocal technicians of all time. It's incredible.

[@AudacityOf]

1 name - Lelah Hathaway. She IS the vocal technician/tactical of all time beloved. Yebba is really dope though.

[@codypatton171]

@@AudacityOf super agree! LOVE Lelah. Artists like her and Yebba deserve so much more

[@Official.tadiwa]

Yebba sounds the way she does because of the gospel artists she grew up listening to. Gospel singers are a different bread

[@PedroHenrique-zr6je]

@@Official.tadiwa and because she grew up in a black church, her dad is a preacher

[@danielm4436]

@@Official.tadiwa hehe "bread"

[@rajikbrown]

Definitely not sick. It’s an intentional rasp she does to add to the various textures of her unique voice 👌🏾

[@andilengomane122]

Technically. Not sick at all 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@delorespaigerichardson3365]

Thank you.

[@tcrproductions7508]

It's the most tasteful rasp in the business as far as I'm concerned. Adds so much color to her voice.

[@GarageStudio7]

Definitely not sure about that. She has very admirable technique but let's keep in mind that she smokes heavily (stated so herself, since her Mom passed).

[@Joysings86]

Can hear these kids are pop singers/"vocal teacher"..even when he tries to mimick the echo at the end, he gets it all wrong 🤣

[@alexisweaver2211]

Fun fact: Her father was a southern preacher and her mother was a voice teacher. She grew up singing in church. 🙂

[@aureliepaul9402]

Actually sounds like, I was sure about that😍

[@nurisim]

When they were taking about the rasp and considering whether she was sick I literally yelled out loud, in my house by myself “NAH GURL, THAT’S SOUL!!!”

[@jillzdaley]

That’s right!

[@briobrandon911]

Those BG singers tho! The entire time i was watching the concert i was enthralled w the way they were accompanying Yebba. Give them their coins! Yes

[@dreamills4189]

Faaacts!!!

[@isaiahfranklin2555]

This!! They were strong and blended beautifully together

[@Kaliiscute]

Yuuuuuup

[@cheyenneburgess9717]

Her voice can get raspy….she’s not sick….its part of her unique tone

[@shannon_d]

Exactly!!!

[@Joysings86]

The way she achieves that echo effect at the end when she sings the "we don't have to rush so hard" is not by controlling her vowels as you say, it's a simple technique using the diaphragm to control the amount of air being pushed out by contracting it, kinda like volume control, hence you see her rocking back and forth on these parts. She also doesn't add vibrato when she sings those lines, so try singing it again sir, but with no vibrato. She really keeps it simple. I think sometimes as vocal or music teachers, one tends to over-analyse. Also because her genre is such a fusion of folk and jazz, it's hard to pin down her style. This woman just has a unique tone and can manipulate her voice in so many ways. No amount of technical vocal jargon can explain the gift that IS Yebba!

[@Richard-lh3te]

She actually originally move to New York with intentions of singing background vocals so that might be why she has a respect for background vocals

[@tamiam2406]

Ive been a fan of Yebba's for what seems like forever. Her voice is so unique and fits her music so so well it never ceases to blow me away. And yes, that raspy-ness in her voice is just her, she's not sick i think. It pops up from time to time but never sounds awkward or anything. 👌🏾💯💯

[@mehdimetisse77]

Elle n'est pas malade c'est bien ça voix qui est comme ça est j'adore

[@sophierowland7837]

@@mehdimetisse77 je suis du même avis!

[@sparkplugpeggy4910]

haha her voice in this song does sound like a trumpet. she's one of those people whose voice really is like an instrument.

[@kanidanieldariusdad]

It cracks me up to know that the sound we grew up with in RNB is a new sound to most.

[@screamPie21]

My reaction exactly

[@devildham]

Yuuuuuuuuup. So many things I've heard as a child in church just blowing people away.

[@Cookie-Baby]

@@devildham I mean Yebba grew up in church so it makes sense that she sounds like that

[@devildham]

@@Cookie-Baby That's my point.

[@kochamczekoladee2863]

OMG PLEASE MORE FROM THIS CONCER, The reaction was so cool

[@Rentomoko]

Yebba - My mind, is also amazing, so emotional

[@benharrison8604]

Her rasp is natural. And it's magnificent. She just sings from her heart. And it's flipping amazing.

[@quentindaniel8589]

Now for request: Please react to the rest of hers because the rest will be just as insane! and also Jazmine Sullivan tiny desk PLEASEEE

[@SakhImad11]

They haven’t watched MY MIND yet how can we let em live their life without hearing one of the most beautiful songs ever vocally lyrically everything! 😭😭

[@ehams23]

Agreed! Distance was my fave from her Tiny Desk and Jazmine Sullivan was just CHEFS KISS.

[@MsAnnsBanans]

Yeeessss

[@ezraneal9732]

JAZMINE SULLIVAN YESSSS

[@gochad]

The way here falsetto breaks into husk is outstanding

[@janesmith4h]

Yebba gives EVERYTHING you don't even know you need. #OBSESSED

[@margicates553]

Y’all she’s a dramatic coloratura. She’s got a rich lower tone and agility on the highs. She would have killed queen of the night or lakme And I bet she can sing bel canto. So she sings and writes to her strengths, agility and range. Her runs stretch your heart. 💗

[@myller9326]

Yebba released the best album of 2021. She is amazing. I'm speechless.

[@jodavitow]

Melia is literally me when i first saw this. I was OBSESSED with the backup singers

[@DionJ.]

Obsessed!

[@Sallyfuckingjones]

Its her choice to do that it has nothing to do with your assumptions. She is displaying her vocal agility

[@Soontobefamous100]

Please react to My Mind- Yebba Performance. It shows the emotional depth in her voice and vocal agility like no other performance!

[@girlonfireproductions]

Yes, please! I’m sure we would love to hear your commentary on it!

[@SakhImad11]

Omg I’m actually gonna cry thinking you haven’t seen her performance MY MIND, you will look at music completely differently after that single performance I would give my life to see ur reaction to it 😭😭😭😭😭 ITs truly the best live performance on youtube. Please 😭

[@yebbitesmith4765]

Cool reaction! Can’t wait to see the rest. And fyi: most of this band worked with yebba on her debut album which just dropped ‘Dawn’. They’re all elite musicians! Yebba’s my favourite singer of our time, totally unparalleled!!

[@andrerobins5309]

She uses her full range in the way a traditional R&B singer would use a run. It’s genius!

[@partlydave2]

The way y'all describe her voice as brassy or like a trumpet is so spot on. I've been trying to figure out why she sounds so unique and conspicuous.

[@hiatusmode989]

That concert was so great….The back-up vocals, the musician and Yebba herself were all so great

[@rajkiren3313]

I am still waiting for the rest of the reaction :) It has been a year 🥺

[@shinodinhaa]

The girl has CONTROL! I was surprised that you didn't talk about that big run that she does with the background singers, is just magnificent, so precise, one of the most beautiful ones that I listened to in my life. One other impressive thing is that this music has such a small range of notes, but a HUGE range of textures and contrast, so beautiful. When I watched "My mind", that is the big one from her, I also thought about being sick or hurting her voice, but she just CAN. This version (this acoustic actually) is way better than the album that I got frustrated that wasn't like this...

[@andrinahm7315]

The scratches are deliberate listen to her entire Yebba- Tiny Desk performance , she’s amazing 🥺🥺

[@owenemmett5348]

Her song October sky and All I wanted from this performance are my favourites 🥺🥺🥺

[@ashleylintez]

This girl is multi-textured and cultured with that voice. The rasp is so in.

[@Billoo04]

Her new album is on repeat!! I just can't get enough. You two should listen to the rest of the performance 👏🏾

[@nyyankeeslady]

Same!!! I've followed her forever & am SO proud to be a fan right now! This album is incredible!

[@munchichic26]

Yebba (aka Abbey) has such a wide range and amazing vocal dynamic. The growl (roughness in her voice) is intentional.

[@hazelcruz4704]

I love Melia’s expression. She’s feeling that vibe.

[@soulstar2401]

I just love this woman!!! I am completely obsessed with her vocal acrobatics!!! And her music in general!!!

[@bkbk9825]

you know its good when you start to put the stank face on while listening !!! Yebba is a marvelous wonder,

[@TheRokstar13]

You guys ABSOLUTELY have to watch her sing "Gravity" with Clark Beckham or her performance of her original "My Mind." They honestly make me sweat they're so good lol

[@ChuckBrownStuff]

SO good.

[@angelachilders2402]

I can’t wait for you to discover Yebba. I adore her voice.

[@sethcarstens3669]

Distance from YEBBA’s Tiny Desk next, please!!🤩

[@kirbydan465]

Those backup singers! Wow! Kudos to them. Amazing!

[@johnnytsunami420]

Overall a very beautiful arrangement. Extreme talent to be a performer and managing the sound around her at the same time. Just starting to listen to Yebba. Thanks for reacting!

[@andydevid]

Why do I feel like you are underestimating Yebba?

[@ana.arivoz]

I’d love to hear them sing…

[@bryanbestwick2872]

More Yebba please. Where's the rest of your reaction to this Tiny Desk Concert? Also, Evergreen and October Sky.

[@faithycameron]

been listening to yebba forever she has a natural rasp and insane soul to her voice, my girl grew up singing in the church

[@ThingsILove2266]

Can’t improve on perfection.

[@ConradTheSecond]

I think I’ve watched this more than 20x now.

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

I want her vinyle record. Beautiful voice and heart. Such an Angelic voice.

[@user-ef5id9km3p]

the breathiness and scratchiness in the beginning is intentional, its her being gravelly with her voice, I think to create an edginess to the song, because its quite a somber, dark, emotional and intense song. She actually does it throughout the song. Her vocal ability and range it on another level. Once in a lifetime voice, like Whitney.

[@karenj5899]

Love this reaction. I have never heard anyone compare her voice to a trumpet but that is SPOT ON! She never ceases to amaze me. Moves me to tears every time. Stunning.

[@icanseewater]

Where is the rest of this video??? Please review the rest!! X

[@jeanjade9936]

YEBBA SUPREMACY!

[@FreeformThoughts804]

I've been following her for quite some time since PJ put out his rendition of How Deep Is Your Love by the Bee Gees featuring YEBBA. Her pitch, control, and range is ridiculously great! Love her voice!

[@af-bt6tq]

yebba’s voice is so insane, i’m so glad you reacted to this !

[@dreamills4189]

Melia’s face says it all! Yebba is a bad b*%#^&, and them background vocals are FIE!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hayleybernier6955]

Just found this today and PLEASE do part 2 soon! I am newly obsessed with Yebba and want to watch everything related to her!

[@Aye.919]

I’m obsessed with Yebba and this tiny desk. She is one of the most talented singers I know. Please listen to this with headphones 🎧❤️😌

[@saviopedro]

Guys, I loved this!!! I can't actually wait for the next one!!!

[@jowr2000]

Holy cow!!! Everything you guys pointed out. Yes! The blending of the voices! Wow! Loved, loved this. Nice way to end the day. It’s 12:10 AM in NYC. 😆😆

[@onealbaptiste8698]

The way we're still waiting for the rest of this reaction 😔

[@gemmeeljanne3184]

The "sick" part you caught is something she actually does intentionally in some of her videos, I think, for the raspy effect.

[@Dominicana24]

I love that you both did this reaction, I hope you continue to do the rest, but I particular would love a reaction for the third song of that tiny desk concert, “All I ever wanted.” As far as her “raspy” bits in this song. This is a stylistic choice. She has done so in her previous live performances and it’s not her being sick. She is able to show a subtle grit to her, that I feel like not everybody could pick up on unless you follow her music/career/vocals.

[@JimHinCO]

Thank you so much for this! I laughed and cried and listened in awe to your comments. Amazing!

[@beccamcdonough8226]

Amazing! The whole tiny desk will blow your mind! You should do distance next

[@polythenepam6461]

idk who said it, but “Yebba is your favorite singer’s favorite singer” and i am so happy she is finally getting her time to SHINE ✨ Her new album is spectacular. everything she does is immaculate. You should definitely check out more Yebba!

[@demimiranda3255]

my fave yebba. please do more of her. thanks u guys, love ur reaction

[@TheKeesha76]

Awesome reaction and analysis. Love it

[@Corinaggi]

Love it! More Yebba reactions!

[@46foryounger]

Oh good my favorite Yebba song stand

[@jeffchow6722]

a quick shoutout to you guys who are really actively listening to her work and actually have the language and experience to back up what you are saying! just subbed!

[@kracine9582]

I love YEBBA. Can't wait for the rest!

[@quentindaniel8589]

Great Reaction! and yes what you were wondering about her voice, yes that's her voice when voice teachers react they are always questioning her pitch and if she's straining etc. but She just has a ton of tones and textures and I find it incredible!

[@timpayne114]

Wow, amazing & love your reaction ❤

[@russteelink]

Thanks for introducing great new music… she’s one to watch out for!!!

[@JakeFallis75]

First time I’ve heard of Yebba. I like her subtraction & addition of syllables in very unique places. So many chord changes. I also like when they are all in unison and the background cuts out early to leave Yebba on her own note.

[@gerardhern]

Yebba’s voice is mesmerizing, isn’t it?

[@makokuma7881]

I’m a little late to the game, but still want to tell you what a great reaction that was. Very insightful about her “brassy” tone that makes her stand out. Never heard a voice compared to a trumpet! But you’re not wrong.

[@keewatson]

YEBBA's vocal agility is unmatched!

[@stepetty]

Loved this reaction! Would love to see your reaction to the rest of the TDC

[@kurilisban6078]

Once u discover yebba she's gonna be stuck in ur head for a very long time. I just dircovered her 4 months ago and up till now her songs are the most played songs on my spotify.

[@khensanenkomo5333]

She has me on a chokehold.

[@46foryounger]

Oh yeah and her background singers are lit

[@ramosthe3rd]

Omg finally she deserves this attention..thank you

[@tffy2004]

I'm new to you all and I have to say this is one of the best reactions I have seen. You brought up some things that are very interesting to see pointed out. Things I didn't know to look for when listening to singers. Nice Video!! I have 3 requests of you all have the time... Jazmine Sullivan - Tiny Desk Home Edition The Clark Sisters - Jesus is a Love Song Lianne LeHavas - Bittersweet (COLORS) I'm looking forward to the rest of this reaction.

[@keewatson]

Jazmine's tiny desk is my favorite of all time!!!

[@kaisersozen]

Thanks for the videos, I definitely learned some new interesting things from you guys, and enjoy the "let's listen to this detail" approach. About the occasional scratchiness, you made a good guess about stylistic choice. Not only does she have a loaded arsenal of voices and techniques, she also utilizes sounds that we normally consider ugly or faulty (pointed out by Sam - another vocal coach), and able to use them to convey the emotion of the song. She did it a lot more in earlier performances, whilst this one is more refined, I think since she wanted to display her growth and maturity.

[@megan9389]

really cool review and lots of views! Love your genuine reactions. Where is the rest of the concert????

[@justval5795]

First time watching your reactions..on point and awesome! Yebba's beautiful voice definitely stands out among the rest. You mentioned wanting to hear something different. Yebba is it! Also totally different, "The Act of Forgiveness" album by Scarypoolparty, aka Alejandro Aranda of American Idol. He and Yebba are on repeat.

[@ChaseandMelia]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@VitoMusic88]

The fact that this Tiny Desk was a long time coming is a testament to how she views quality. She could have done some half-baked one years ago but she made this absolute work of art. Thank you to Yebba and her crew for this absolute jewel. My ears have been blessed.

[@cesarvillarreal1413]

I like that aside from only explaining vocal technique or ability, you also try to understand someone’s unique voice or the choices they make when they sing. Love your reactions! I’m also very much obsessed with YEBBA 😍. She did get much of her recognition a few years back from her live performance of “My Mind” at ‘Sofar’ As much as I want to hear your reactions for that one, and the rest of this Tiny Desk session, I’m super curious to hear your thoughts of her recent live performance of her song “Boomerang.” She sounds amazing and does a lot of cool things in that performance! Hope you consider adding it to your (I’m sure endless) ‘To-React-To’ list! Thanks for your awesome content! 👍🏼🤗

[@MF-wf5ww]

Melia and I were completely aligned on those bg singers holy s they are amazing

[@OrlandoClark]

Oh Man, imma need y’all to do the rest of this tiny desk!

[@depression9120]

I really want it too🥲

[@thejedge5794]

Melia, I live for your facial reactions 😆

[@VanNguyen-zn8uj]

Got so happy when I saw you guys posted!!!

[@kochamczekoladee2863]

Can you react to more of songs from this concert, she performed sooooo well. When she sang her song ,,all I wanted'' So so beautifull

[@thetorresons297]

Please react to every song from this concert! She’s SO good!

[@khadnadderley2647]

We’re still waiting on the reaction to the rest of this!!

[@JimHinCO]

Looking forward to part 2 AND if you could do "Boomerang" live performance - very different vocal performance - and the band is rocking!

[@AustinAshburn]

Would love for you to listen to the rest of this NPR session ❤️

[@brunaandrade852]

WE NEED MORE AND WE NEED QUICKLY

[@muddybudgie]

YEBBA is a master of her instrument. My ears are very happy when she sings. Please react to Evergreen and the Sofar performance of My Mind. Looking forward to the rest of the Tiny Desk reaction.

[@SakhImad11]

I can’t believe I requested this and im watching it 3 days later 😭😭😭so sorry if i let u guys down Im watching them ads and till the end thank youuu