Yussef Kamaal - Calligraphy // Brownswood Basement Session

The Brownswood signees play a live session in the basement following their killer debut 'Black Focus', released November 4th.
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[@Felitsius]

I love that Yussef Days while druming has always the facial expression that his life depends on it.

[@husrev_vv]

he's not imitating though his life depends on the groove :D

[@alexgreen5064]

Living in the split second !

[@karlfajardogarcia4422]

Where do you think the money to pay the bills comes from? 😅

[@ct7453]

Yep.Saw him last year in Miami and he played like his life was in the line lol..Don't save him..Legend!!

[@JLil]

Blind Mac Miller is pretty good at the keyboards

[@t0tallyrand0mXD]

exactly what i was thinkin

[@oyegdaniel]

Gnarly

[@ZeroTNitrous]

RIP

[@margueritesmith146]

wouldn't that be something he never died faked it just to live a simple life as Larry Fisherman on the keys,

[@NotYourTypicalNegro]

I thought that was the late Mac Miller on keys too because he actually could actually play this.

[@xamanz]

Its 2023 still listening to it ❤ please come together again to create amazing stuff like this

[@warrenmoses7370]

PLAYED THIS SO LOUD, THE NEIGHBORS CALLED THE COPS TO LISTEN TO IT TOO.

[@phil7218]

Respect!

[@Chefilcious]

Yes, 911? I'm at 19th Edison Street... You've gotta come listen to this!

[@fraserharding6781]

Prove it

[@desjnails3039]

@@phil7218 $

[@Angelowalker.]

@@fraserharding6781 it’s just a joke

[@wjv1334]

Drumming so good it's hurting him.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Drumming hurt me so good I cried.

[@peterpivarnyik3583]

Good drumming always hurts

[@MrCinematograph]

Да там вообще впечатление, что щас в штаны наложит, терпит из последних сил )))

[@AeonSaturnal]

lollllll

[@crazycutz8072]

stankface ? :)

[@simonliebowitz2015]

it's 2019 and bassists still can't get no respect

[@jean-philippegoo2134]

kzbin.info/aero/PLrgzhrvzOrmMNSvnwgt7sc-FjzKXP9kvN

[@514HiphopHead]

Far from sight, far from the hearth :(

[@wacodraco1558]

Simon Liebowitz Thundercat is pretty popular tho

[@simonliebowitz2015]

@@wacodraco1558 Zendaya's popular too and she's not in this video either.

[@bryanperez4505]

Exactly!! The guy is playing his ass off from the get go and still not a glimpse until the very end. I didn't even saw his face. What a shame!

[@alexjcorona2605]

That bassline at the start was such a groove. Shame the visual didn't cover him! What a dude.

[@maze9828]

was it Rocco?

[@colinp3423]

@@maze9828 no a man called Tom Driessler

[@seanstrygg]

Witness protection program?

[@MrManigairie]

YES !!! ! !!

[@senefff]

2:45 - can't get past how good this bass note is

[@jamesgearyjames]

that floating head is pretty good on the drums

[@isitgranite]

best comment on this vid took me a while to work out what on earth you were on about but now I know.

[@Adam-uy3td]

The man is totally feeling it - really enjoyable to watch!

[@annonymousname2.0]

haHAAAA

[@aiocara]

That's actually my accounts picture

[@jsadecki1]

These jokes will never get old hahaha

[@jackoho5703]

future so bright the piano player needa wear sunglasses

[@DineshJ]

lol !!!!!!!!

[@gnir6518]

they broke up :(

[@mfundokunene3682]

das Henry Wu

[@asshole94]

That's messed up.. I think he's blind.

[@daskalbdashupfte]

Jacko Ho Its Kamaal Williams. He allway wearing sunglasses and a hat.

[@matte8677]

Such a shame the bassist doesn't get the shine he deserves. Those lines he laid down in the beginning were filthy.

[@applesauce9982]

The drummer has the duality to sound like chopped drum breaks on a sampler and then like the actual source of those drums breaks in the same song. Amazing skill and passionate playing

[@mergimislami7156]

Yussef Daves must be one of the greatest drummers in the world. The way he keeps it in the pocket all the way gives me chills

[@1.--_--.1]

So tight. Agreed.

[@tunespumpin9453]

Yussef DAYES

[@benjaminkenobi21]

It's just too bad there's no resonant heads on his toms

[@rbenitez88]

Dig the energy is so strong looks like his chest is going to bust in half, sticking technique is rich. Very enjoyable this is. Bass is killer too for all that have mentioned. On another note, most of us fight with all of these contradictions and hypocrisy, I just cant understand promoting nikke

[@bluesafari5405]

However, you gotta listen drummer Chris Dave. He's from the Robert Glasper experiment

[@JokingSandwich]

my man youtube got my back lately with these recommendations

[@lividlumm218]

Ooooooh that's where jazz went.....GUYS ITS OVER HERE!!!!

[@timboslice5351]

lol

[@fraserharding6781]

No it isnt

[@dkewlguy]

the best part about his drumming is that in his face you can see that he his LISTENING to everyone of the musicians around him. And feeding off of them. That is class. That is what a drummer is. Amazing

[@guillermotaylor6506]

WTF!!! why didnt they film the bass at the beggining??!?!?! those lines were out of this world, and then they film him playing tonics.... shame on you BBS!!

[@zoozer6779]

Ivan Ehtnioj right! I was thinking the exact same thing

[@pablo.julian]

same here!!!

[@radioclub5184]

i tought the bass was on ableton live until i saw him in the end, such a shame

[@vernellthomas6644]

Yeah they should’ve filmed that!

[@JC-on5lr]

exactly. everything else was great, just wanted to see each instrument in their prime moment!

[@moosesnWoop]

That drumming sends vibrations through me. Sounds like some good 90's dnb

[@moosesnWoop]

Also wished to have seen that funky bassline being played in the beginning.

[@joesanchez3307]

First time ive ever seen someone mention dnb on a non-dnb related vid. love u lol

[@h3artcxxk]

90’s DNB is the shit, are you ready for the sound of LTJ Bukem? Leaving your thoughts cruisin’…

[@stoneguy1737]

Drummer is slingin' that 90's dnb vibe for sure. @FlipedJoe, yeah LTJ def the man and don't forget Peshay, Roni Size, etc.

[@Dosetrey]

its 2021 and I still come back to this video!!!

[@guitarplayalongchannel6613]

Never gets old watching this.

[@user-iu9ko5pb9r]

before absolutely tearing that kit to shreds in the best way possible - I imagine the drummer having one of the hottest, spiciest chilli's ever and now he cant handle the spice so he just plays. Jokes aside it's some of the tightest drumming ever. wow

[@DaNeedle]

someone call an ambulance, the basement is on fiaaa

[@lucaburrows]

DaNeedle dawg that would require a firetruck, not an ambulance

[@ahsamv1992]

DaNeedle only Un can handle this kind of fire 🔥

[@uraharamitchell7250]

Somebody Call the Fire Brigade, there's been a murder at the Basement... #NeverGoFullRetard LMAO!!

[@techgenadvisor9057]

Someone call 4Hero , their material has been robbed.

[@jas_bataille]

Shouldn't it be the firebrigade for a fire ma dude?! You're a bit slow on this one xD

[@Johnbobon]

0:55 That crash is perfectly placed with the perfect pitch. Something about it.

[@dannykilgore278]

Im into black metal but I adore this music!!! Such a groove and that guitar solo is pure gold

[@thehearingaid]

Recc - Neptunian Maximalism, Imperial Triumphant, Ophidian I, Anima Tempo, Glass Mind as a few metal bands that may scratch a middleground itch for ya. or bohren and der club of gore.

[@ansuajo]

The bass guitarist is totally under represented in this video...AMAZING. It provides the legs for this piece.

[@zabilos12]

i love the drummers facial expressions, he enjoyes himself so much! love the music too ofcourse

[@illiumeternae5234]

man he was feeling it before everyone came in

[@kaelonroache8240]

zabilos12 Its all feeling, that's when you get to the point where you find that tight groove in your head it's euphoric!

[@TrickysBen]

That might be the tastiest guitar lick I've ever heard in my entire life

[@kenickity]

These guys (Mansur and Yussef especially for me) are comedically good, the UK jazz scene is silly levels of exciting right now

[@frankbrenner4852]

Your boy straight killed it in pajamas. 'Nough said...

[@Magnum_Opus_Music]

💯🔥

[@dsptchr]

underrated

[@fraserharding6781]

Doubt he did wasnt exactly pyjamas. Woz it. Mate.

[@johnbarrett7611]

So Dope. What a tight band. I'd play the triangle in this combo for free .I'd play it sparingly and tastefully ( I am an acomplished Triangalista ) Plus I'd make the coffee and run errands for them. Seriously though this is the shit.

[@whatdothlife4660]

Lol nice

[@ahsamv1992]

John Barrett same here.this is pure music.u know if they add a bunch girls shaking thier asses this video would go viral

[@VermeireSebastien]

you get my humor man. i used to joke to people that i play the electric triangle when they asked what instrument i play... most people didnt think it was that funny :(

[@rawdonwaller]

F'n great comment.

[@jcoburn3590]

lol..well, ya got one! I just keep envisioning the Geico commercial with the triangle guy going off on a tangent!

[@russellst.martin4255]

Can't remember the last time I was this impressed hearing a drummer play for the first time.

[@jonathanhowells4923]

Damn I miss those 2 playing together - had tickets to see Yussef Kamaal a year or so ago, and that was the night they broke up!! They are a match made in heaven.

[@daskalbdashupfte]

Yeah why did they even break up?

[@Ernthir]

Man seriously this made me shiver and sweat... They play the right notes, hit the right beats. It's exactly want I want to hear.

[@BigAsif999]

Ernthir facts i agree papi

[@Sioakela]

I think they have overcome thought. Straight from the heart to the fingers, no mind involved.

[@thevaquefaith]

Listening to this tune restores my faith in humanity immediately. Cheers

[@MindManifestator]

So true I was wondering that creative exploring human beings are still out there - thnx god 🙌

[@scottsmith4936]

The return of musicians that can really play.

[@IIISO_GHOSTLORD]

my 1st time hearing this group.. phenomenal !!

[@gracielaabrevaya9235]

My first time, too, Genius!!!!!

[@theroofl1]

iiiso Dope

[@JXLXA]

They broken up sad

[@StrigidaeStrigiformes-sv6mj]

*smiling* ONe of my favourite videos. :) Check out how both of them soooo feeling the vibes before even jamming, especially the drummer XD XD XD XD.

[@ov3rcl0cked]

Check out Joe Armon-Jones. Same label, and similar style on the keys but more electronic instrumentation.

[@AntiMageMantaStyle]

damn this drummer got some funky soul coming out of his face! Respect.

[@rvdmeyden1]

those bass lines at the start are so sick, and they show the 2 chord piano insteed...

[@bobrossantichrisst]

You know like this drummer. Just wow. I feel so much love watching him. Like this is what he needs to do to be happy. And watching him be happy makes me happy

[@yerishin]

Killa drums

[@victorh.l.h.3138]

This group is amazing! Mac Miller killing it on that keyboard tho! xD

[@mummsboy48]

this comment aged poorly lol

[@pdxfunk]

It's 2020 and that intro part is still some of the tastiest bass I've ever heard.

[@fraserharding6781]

You ever listened to the tainted

[@pdxfunk]

@@fraserharding6781 no sir! What's the jam?

[@hermanverheultje]

I don't know what this does to me, but I am so happy now, I could cry. Wow.

[@thenowschool]

This IS my fave album of the year..greatness.. and so glad the band signed with Brownswood.

[@enthusiasticgamer88]

That smile on the guitarists face is how my soul feels listening to this.

[@horscaste]

WHO IS THIS GUITARIST???

[@Byzycx]

@@horscaste Mansur Brown, complete monster, look up "Love is the Message"

[@aceroyal1997]

I have never felt that kind of love in one composition

[@atavax6094]

2:15 onwards is literal drum porn. Yussef Dayes is next level.

[@fffffffffffffffffark]

he looks like he's about to sh1t a weetabix, love it

[@omniaveritas2427]

chord progression really good also

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

@@omniaveritas2427 meh, the chords are just a pad. This is 100% drums.

[@gregc7699]

one of my fave albums of 2016 incredible great performance to :-)

[@gregc7699]

wow the drummer is killing it wow that level of playing for such a young musician is insane

[@demis5432]

Greg C The bass player kills it when he comes in at the beginning as well, Killer licks

[@dolloptrollop]

he has such a good way of dropping in

[@dillonzupp2728]

Totally agree. So much innovation!

[@felipeguimaraes4615]

Reminds me 4Hero. Amazing!

[@alguira]

This has some Ridge Racer Type 4 vibes to it, amazing!

[@kondirecs]

That energy ... that love... that excitement ... gosh! I want more!!

[@HOUSEWARMING]

I love how one of the bits of the drumkit makes this little sounds coming from the bass inside the room.

[@michaeltorres1263]

Those are the snares (a bunch of metal wires laying across the bottom head) of the snare drum :)

[@jas_bataille]

The metal wires wires underneath the snare drum often produce this kind of vibration.

[@cyberschn1tzel997]

living with a drummer for all my life, i've learned to ignore that.

[@joedrums8578]

This is known as sympathetic snare vibration or "buzz". Depending on how the snare drum is tuned, it will vibrate with certain tones and notes that are within its range. Sympathizing with them, in a way.

[@NickKolydas]

well..it's part of the music...snare buzz WILL be there, anywhere. you can't ignore it. you kinda embrace it, actually

[@bonabellbitties9276]

y’all really did my boy on the bass like that

[@drumsan1]

Yussef Dayes NO ES NORMAL. I love his groove and drum tecnique

[@Ben150219]

Love how he sneaked in a nice classic breakbeat at 2:16

[@nicholaslewis4713]

Best album of the year, hands down. So so fucking good and gets better with each listen. Big up.

[@JDarrylSSS]

they're having a good time playing music together, that's part of why it sounds so good!

[@cristinabernardini2150]

Yussef Kamaal for ever.

[@peacedeepsleeprelaxation2677]

I hate that I barely discovered this in 2021. What a gem 👌

[@trash_bender420]

I watch this every single day help

[@moneydotorg]

you don't need it

[@fraserharding6781]

I dont

[@WillactTv]

Me too!

[@jimmythecat33]

I've watched this over n over so good

[@sooowhat9520]

3:20 is when it caught my real attention! Loved that!!

[@pmanification]

Wait!!! the mixing is fucking amazing? Can we take a moment to appreciate the engineers like holy shit I only prominenty hear what I really want to hear and everything is so balanced like holy shit dope job guys!!!

[@alemayehusolomon941]

How do you hear such an excellent jam session with Yusuf Dayes, Mansur Brown, and others, and think of the sound engineers? LOL

[@PHANTOMLIMBRECORDS]

Man that breakbeat lit my soul on fire!

[@stgalaska]

I feel sorry for people suck in one genre. Music is like meeting new people. So much great styles out there. Great song/jam!

[@Simonfreediving]

I love the way he moves his head, you can feel the excitement coming!

[@TheLaurinas]

Signed in just so I can like this and several other songs, what a jorney this is

[@jeanjaille4225]

New fave band

[@DannySullivanMusic]

That drummer is on another level

[@fraserharding6781]

Cheers man i mean fuck off

[@lazydrummer]

I love it when it's live and there's enough space in there you can hear the bass vibrating the snares.

[@jayman4095]

I have no idea what I have stumbled across but dear god I'm loving every second of this. Hats off to all of them

[@emanuelcook5275]

Idk how many times I’ve listened to this but on my bad days I listen to this and I’m uplifted. Thank you for this incredible piece!

[@citylights2765]

The bass on Lowrider by Yussef Kamaal is one of my all time favorite bass lines!

[@SmallerDrums]

Subtitles: [Music] [Laughter] Perfect description for me.

[@t_opz]

when I am running out of things to watch, I always come back to this video.

[@secreteobsession3584]

Amazing my goosebumps are raising right now classic

[@janettacroal-salmon4807]

Love your sound guys, but especially mesmerised by Yousef's drumming....dang I am sold! Thanks a Million! Love from London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 💗 💕 💓 💖 ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Zebula1918]

thank you Gilles you are always the good wind which brings the good vibe and you type in the exception

[@dopeshades4134]

It's like a whole conversation done with music. It really is its own language.

[@ClarrieBlue]

brilliant drums

[@atanner5023]

My favourite drummer!!

[@graphicsociety1]

Soulful harmony, complex rhythm and a beautiful smile. Can’t ask for more. Thank you. I’m flying.

[@dex1950]

These 3 kats are incredible!! What passion!

[@Sabrani]

what the fuck, goosebumps all over

[@videodrug]

Why this banger isn't on the album ?

[@TonyRedgrave1501]

Good question since the album is really short if you look at all those interludes and skits you only have 6 actual songs.

[@kennethstrider6340]

Cause it ain't bum status duh

[@radicalkieran128]

5 years later and the drummers chops are still so fire 🔥

[@WillactTv]

The one video I come back to everyyy... 30 minutes?? This video just makes me smile.. Shout out to the drummer-- Yussef Dayes!!!!

[@shongeet4life]

bro opens a different front in war, much loved and anticipated. Groove on.

[@LiMCRiMZ]

This drummer reminds me of Ian Chang or JD Beck's stuff, all chillin' on the brink of legendary and making it seem like no big deal 🤘

[@08bourquem]

I love showing this shit to old heads so they know the soul is still alive. Real music knows no bounds and will always live on. No matter a small flame or a blazing fire.

[@ettoja6849]

whoooooa! thanks, this is just right on time, perfection!

[@Big-Timbo]

that drumming man

[@capturecontent]

Gilles bring these lads back together and put them on the road as soon at this virus shit has past. BANGIN'

[@theghostofrickyricardo9975]

Yeeeeeee they broke up and were verbally accosting each other in the streets. I'm quite sure that's not going to happen.

[@kimberlyshaw604]

Super talented musicians, I can listen to them all day 💥💥❤

[@rrg2248]

Oh man - gorgeous groove - they released this album on my birthday and it feels like such a GIFT. Those chords over the drum "solo" are in space (where Sun Ra is digging them)! I feel like jazz is so alive and now and here for the future hearing this--whew!! Inspiring to the infinite.

[@isitgranite]

whole thing is sick but from 3:30 onwards is another level

[@Barney-ii1no]

greazy

[@SimonJefferis]

stanky

[@josebrito3836]

copious amounts of babies were made during this section

[@sameelatif]

dilla swag, haaaaats off to the drummer

[@hibino_ongaku]

We also play music ourselves, and we aspire to be able to perform as cool as this someday. From Tokyo, Japan.

[@raananaz]

Amazingly beautiful. The excellent drums, the guitar with the smile, the bass you can't ignore and the keyboard with that perfect harmony. Love this 🎶🥁 Thank you 🙏

[@tartar3198]

God when they smile, it’s like they feel each other’s soul sync for a second. The most beautiful thing with music