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Mecca Shields good question but a good answer is also saying people who hurt feel the need to heal others subconsciously at times. Because we crave to be healed, a lot of us attempt to fix others pains and problems in hopes it’ll heal them. In most cases it usually doesn’t pan out so smoothly, it’s good communicating with one another though while showing empathy. We all could learn things from one another, things that can help propel us further in life.
Can we bow to Missy for breaking the wall down for big girls in the south (and all over) to sing and rap whilst being seen as more than the ones that came before
I need Chika internationally recognized now. I been playing this once a month for the last 2 years and I have yet to run into someone with her named tattooed on their neck. Unacceptable.
What is wrong with you? I wouldn't tattoo my mama's or my daddy's name on my neck. What am I going to look like tattooing someone's name on my neck who isn't even responsible for me being on this earth? Is Chika's name tattooed on your neck? If so, that's the only neck you need to concern yourself with. Being a fan doesn't mean being a fool.
This video made me realize how underrated of a skill bantering with the audience is. An artist like Chika who can effectively banter with their audience shows that they’re loose, witty. improvisational and inventive. More artists should banter! Lol
As much as aI appreciate the bantering Om ok with her just rapping and singing. Like MTS, banter but keep it at a minimum. I came for music not a story. Or banter
Too many mediocre hip hop artists rely on auto tune to write songs like these: Chika is the real deal. Grateful to hear her for the first time and become a new fan
I am with you!!! I got goose bumps grooving to them. She doper than pure co kah eeena. She truth. I love the way she is against what "is expected" . I'm an instant fan
My 16 year old daughter got me hooked on Chika and I'm 51 years young. Love you...keep doing what you do, Queen. I 👀 you and the world will soon see your gifts.
I already knew Chika's potential and power but those harmonies and that instrumentation elevated this experience. I love this. I love NPR for introducing more rappers. I hope people realize that rap is multi-faceted as well. Perfection. :o)
I am not one who would be considered a fan of rap music, but this is absolute 🔥. The whole aspect, the band, the background vocals, the way China flows, the vibe. I love this.
@@empresschiefguru Satan was the angel of music amongst other things like manipulation, etc. You right. But God is in the industry too, we still have prophet's left thats mainstream, no names. If u know u know. But there are alot of sheep's in wolf clothing out there preying on the consumers. Good music will always forever b there and never die, but won't b popular til the WORLD starts to believe. God don't ever lose faith in us, he knows who's who and who's going to spark something great. Only time will tell, huh.
She's powerful. NoName is another one. Her album "Telefone" is incredible. Can find it here on UA-cam. She did a Tiny Desk performance as well, when she was sick... but it was great.
I swear these vibes are coming from nowhere... I don't know any other living artist capable of rapping and singing that well in a Neo-soul and groovy style. She can only be the secret daughter of lauryn hill and Notorious Big ! 23 years old and brimming with talent, you've got all my support !!!
Being from her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama and a Biggie fan, it bought tears to my eyes to hear someone give a Biggie reference to another artist from here. Doe B. was the first with T.I. always telling the industry Doe was the B.I.G. of the south and now this.. THANKS FOR GIVING THE HOMETOWN LOVE!!
She's incredible. NoName, a critically acclaimed Chicago artist and Spoken Word Goddess is up there. If you're not familiar, check out her first 'mixtape' "Telefone".... you can find the entire thing here on youtube. It's a short, jazzy delightful and beautiful listen. Jazz, Neosoul Hip Hop masterpiece.
Chika and Tierra Whack could be sisters with how much they emulate one another in terms of energy and flow. They both deserve so much more recognition than what they are currently receiving. Much love to them both!
Ok, 46 seconds in and I would like to say that you all must understand that you are currently under the sound / influence of a goddess. do not take this moment for granted. let the spirit move you. carry on.
@@trueviolinist Engineering! it can only be learned not taught if that makes sense ... Marco Benevento is the ears behind tiny desk... he makes everything sound amazing.
I have listened to this ENTIRE performance not less than 20 times. Brilliant lyrics, smooth delivery, flawless background. Getting ready for listen number 21. Keep up the great work. Thank you NPR Music for bring true talent through this platform.
Claudia W. Tell me about it that song was nice , but tank and the bangers those two are off the chain what you know about them they from New Orleans!!!!😉
Same. Sitting here in the living room with the windows open. I can see leaves dancing in the wind and feel cool air coming in. I'm getting chill bumps, dang, is it that cold out?? Nope. It's from Chika!
Real talk, Crown made me tear up. So tired of mediocre “artists” sullying the rap game and this performance made me reminisce of falling for new music. Depression is a nasty monster so many are wrestling with but the Tiny Desk lifted my spirit in a divine way 🙌🏾
12:57 Crown really hit me in the feels...I'm 16, and I've been working so hard. Everyone I know keeps telling me that "these are my last years of high school, and I need to set everything straight so I can make it to college" And I never expected this to be easy, but sometimes the pressure gets to you. And just hearing that song... Showed me that I'm not alone and that there might be another road for me. So thank you Chika💜
@@eternitic.1511 Thank you for reminding me of this comment! It's been half a year and a lot of things has changed for me. I would say I'm in a better headspace, it seems that my future path is starting to mold together and things don't seem grim anymore. I've actually started to do thing's in high school that are helping my school and teachers! I'm trying to enjoy my last two years while still working hard. I know it'll still be tough getting to where I want to be in life, but I know now that I'm not alone on this journey. So now that I listen to crown, it gives me motivation! Thank you for caring!💜
I was today years old when I found out about this here phenom! Oh my gosh❤❤❤❤ I'm here for the bars! Pen game proper❤❤❤. She sang too. Chika! You rock🎉🎉🎉
Everything about this is solid gold. Chika has so much raw talent! The flow, the rhythms and rhyme, the double entendres, the beauty of her soul, just everything~~
She is incredibly untouchable, honest, witty and very funny, I Love her & the vibe is contagiously welcomed, you go a female Bigger Smalls, notorious her❤😊❤😊. All the songs are soooo fly & on 🔥🔥 her whole band, singers on 🔥🔥🔥 you go girlllll!!!!
I thought it was a prerecording... then soon thought, “it can’t be, it’s NPR tiny desk. Just lyrics & instruments”.. 🤯🤯 deep voice angel ... Smitten af
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nyc
2024❤
Thank you for having us, NPR!
More than impressive... You are truly a breath of fresh air... Blessings...
GUHL!!! You all are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the best tiny desk I’ve ever witnessed. Female Kayne West.
Naw @CHIKA 🎼 THANK YOU SUGGA!
@@F2DPro say so!🙅🏽
She’s so comfortable it’s comforting.
Full heartedly honest !
Was thinking the same thing. If I say 1 sentence with a coat on.... I'm sweating!! Lol
Exactly! Well said.
YES!
She is being herself. What you see is what you get!
She's fire of course but can we discuss how the background NEVER missed a note and maintained consistent through every song...
I came here to say exactly this 🙏
Preeeeeeeech! They are too talented!
Word!
FACTS THEY MURDERED.... Balencies?!? Stop playing with me!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Yes, the whole set was dope. I want to hear the background singers do some covers.
The backup singers compliment her so much THEY ARE NOT TO MESS WITH
Especially when they performed Balencies.
*complement
YO THESE BACKGROUND VOCALISTS ARE NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH
one of the best BV's I ever heard on TD.... they bad!!
Background singers is on point they are Bananas ❤❤🔥 🔥
At All
Agreed
I was thinking the same thing!!!😀
''I dont have an hourglass figure but I can get small while my pockets get bigger'" This chick is fire man.
Cislariu Raoul she is AMAZING. Love her
Cislariu Raoul ‼️
Cislariu Raoul fire 🔥
She’s amazing and I absolutely love her
ffffffff absolute fire
she's worthy of a spot with the Dreamville gang, no cap
i second this fasho
fr fr
I 1000% agree
Eh
Definitely
Four years later, I'm embarrassed to mention how many times I've watched Chika's Tiny Desk. The closest thing to perfection 💕
Meeeeee toooooo!!! Love Chika
I am unashamed, lololololol… it’s one of the best tiny desks of any genre!!! Especially second track…
@@ismanieg3877 Re. It's still sounds so perfect. I am glad i gave her a chance!
At least 50 times. Comfort watching🥰
@@AuntieNina68 sameee🎀
She got me with the rapping, and then she drops the singing in the middle of the bar and its over. Yes.
You forgot the chapstick..lol she is definitely nice.
"How you sick as me but come and act like you the medicine?!" A question for the masses.
"come and function as the medicine" but still, same to the question lol
Mecca Shields good question but a good answer is also saying people who hurt feel the need to heal others subconsciously at times. Because we crave to be healed, a lot of us attempt to fix others pains and problems in hopes it’ll heal them. In most cases it usually doesn’t pan out so smoothly, it’s good communicating with one another though while showing empathy. We all could learn things from one another, things that can help propel us further in life.
She is such a VIBEEE. Her energy is so elevating
Etienne Bunbury :) so what can you do? nothing? yeah that’s what I thought
I know i just heard of her about 2 weeks ago where the heck ive been dag she nice she going to be fine I love her
Her background singers are singing like the rent is DUE!! Whew
WELL. Started this video as a curious viewer, ended it as a STAN.
SAME....SUCH FUYAH💥
Totally!
Freal she can spit man
Same here!
Yassss🙌🏾🔥
She has that floetry vibe going on. Vocals with Rhymes
Yesss!! I pick up some Arrested Development and Ms. Melody vibes as well. She's incredibly talented.
Joe from DC you’re absolutely correct
@@leggyladyus5 especially with her dark skin and gap in her teeth!
Can we bow to Missy for breaking the wall down for big girls in the south (and all over) to sing and rap whilst being seen as more than the ones that came before
Yes! I was feeling the floetry vibes.💞
She definitely going to be underrated on that XXL list mark my words
I know ryt
I'm already seeing people claim she only on xxl cause they need to have women on there. Not like she's genuinely talented or anything
KIA: KMH Fr like I had to actually go check her out she deserves it
She’s gonna get signed by dreamvillle after this chyper stuff is over
U was right😂
I need Chika internationally recognized now. I been playing this once a month for the last 2 years and I have yet to run into someone with her named tattooed on their neck. Unacceptable.
I love her😩😍😍
name on neck is too much of branding. no thanks lol
I found this vid from some internet comment, but for what it's worth, she's got a new Canadian fan. Lauryn Hill vibes, but more real.
I'll do it if no one else wants to 👻
What is wrong with you? I wouldn't tattoo my mama's or my daddy's name on my neck. What am I going to look like tattooing someone's name on my neck who isn't even responsible for me being on this earth? Is Chika's name tattooed on your neck? If so, that's the only neck you need to concern yourself with. Being a fan doesn't mean being a fool.
This video made me realize how underrated of a skill bantering with the audience is. An artist like Chika who can effectively banter with their audience shows that they’re loose, witty. improvisational and inventive. More artists should banter! Lol
I agree!
for real, this is how hip hop should feel.
This is sooo underrated. you could have 5 minutes on stage and give the audience SO much of your personality just because you dont treat it 1 sided
As much as aI appreciate the bantering Om ok with her just rapping and singing. Like MTS, banter but keep it at a minimum. I came for music not a story. Or banter
Mate none of her jokes were funny
Flow, vocals, banter with audience, stage presence. SHE HAS IT ALL!!
Maribeja Intel Bro! I’m in total awe! She definitely gained a new fan all the way from South Africa❤️
I just realized I’ve been smiling the entire 18 minutes of this performance.
Me too
Omgg yessss!! I love her!!
I had the stank face for at least half of that
right!!
Riiiight!
List of songs in order:
0:02 - Industry Games
4:00 - Songs About You
8:56 - Balencies
13:03 - Crown
15:51 - Intro
Thx ☺️ man
you just deserve the heaven
ahhh beat me to it!!
I'm so impressed
Songs bout u
Too many mediocre hip hop artists rely on auto tune to write songs like these: Chika is the real deal. Grateful to hear her for the first time and become a new fan
Hey i dont mind. I need club music , trap and lyrical. Etc
This chic Chika just bodied 4 genres- Rap, Hip hop, Soul, Neo-soul!!!
My. Goodness!!!
Not to mention comedy lol. Chikas got jokes!
And under 20 minutes 🤦🏾♀️ love her
Agreed. Straight 🔥.
What's the difference between rap and hip hop
I am with you!!! I got goose bumps grooving to them. She doper than pure co kah eeena. She truth. I love the way she is against what "is expected" . I'm an instant fan
I’m embarrassed to say how many times I skipped past this artist on the Tiny Desk but now I’m a certified fan.
Omg im ashmed so did I and i loved it so much than other ones i have watched
Yo mad FACTS me too
Ssaammmeeee!!!
Same!
🖐🏽
😲😳😍🙈
Her breath control, her flow, her swag. I'm in love 💕 👏🏾
I feel robbed for just now finding out about Chika. Soooo good.
Facts
Fax plus tax
Same hereee literally just stumbled on the video rn
Bruhhh same
same here. thanks to 2k21 beats.
Backing singers killed it also. Let's not forget them.
Never heard of Chika before this. She is the absolute truth. This was absolutely mind blowingly good. Rooting for her like mad!
Lordnels Omg Same. She’s definitely added to the playlist. ❤️Her
Check her on Funk Master Flex freestyle
My sentiments exactly. 💥🔥🌟✨💞🎙
Shes it!! Welcome!!
Check out her IG that's where she started
Her voice is so unique she can jump from singing and rapping with the same tone. That’s versatility. She will be Grammy status soon
This comment aged so well… nomination is there!!
While we're saying how great Chika is we got give major props to her band especially those background singers.
leikeli47
Full 100!!!! Agreed
Her music is forever lasting Floetry Vibes🔥
Word
For real
but only wayyyy better and not nasal
@@JulieDeuxFois now why you gotta come in and ruin things like an emasculated white boy?
@@Someone-jx5qi stop with your sexism and racism!
Most versatile hip-hop artist since Lauren Hill. I'm loving this.
**LAURYN
cringe it's Lauryn
"Female"
I don't know about all that
Exactly what I was thinking
My 16 year old daughter got me hooked on Chika and I'm 51 years young. Love you...keep doing what you do, Queen. I 👀 you and the world will soon see your gifts.
I already knew Chika's potential and power but those harmonies and that instrumentation elevated this experience. I love this. I love NPR for introducing more rappers. I hope people realize that rap is multi-faceted as well. Perfection. :o)
Kenneth Gabriel yes!!! Perfection!
Thanks so much! We are happy we did too!
@@nprmusic You guys just need to get more Afrobeats artists
Im def a fan now 😍
I am not one who would be considered a fan of rap music, but this is absolute 🔥. The whole aspect, the band, the background vocals, the way China flows, the vibe. I love this.
The best thing that has happened in 2020 is me discovering CHIKA. Thank you for having her NPR!
Facts sis🔥
Exactly sis!
Absolutely 🔥🔥
Same
Bro facts
0:00 - Industry Games
4:00 - Songs About You
8:56 - Balencies
13:03 - Crown
15:51 - Intro
Life saver✊
Thank youuuuuuu mvp!
MVP MVP
WhTs the song that went viral? Trying to find it again
So clutch
I hope she sees this. Crowns just inspired me to continue working through my depression! You a real one salute
Chika and Noname collab needs to happen.
Louder
Most definitely!!!!!!
Mannnn listennnnn
YES
And Rhapsody
Chika raps like a soft prayer in the morning. 🙏🏽
You told the truth and her background singers are angels 😍.
Straight up anointed griot status! In the league with Pac.
Wow, what a beautiful way to put it
Man she can rap
Sunday Bless
Grammy nominated....as she should be
So amazing i so love me some Chika we must collaborate
Is she?, she should be !
who's here in 2024?
09/2024
From argentina
ME
Saw here live in Indiana in 24 when she opened up for EnVogue. Her performance was better than theirs. Balenciaga made me search for her.
Loved Chika before she was spazzing at babies on planes 😂😂
Its honestly a shame rappers like this arent the ones most idealized...
Right she deserves to be on top!! 🙏🏿🥰😍🙌🏿
Cos Satan controls the industry and negativity sells. The more positive you are the more you overlooked.
But this is a real artist.
Truth doesn’t live in the industry God don’t live in the industry
@@empresschiefguru Satan was the angel of music amongst other things like manipulation, etc. You right. But God is in the industry too, we still have prophet's left thats mainstream, no names. If u know u know. But there are alot of sheep's in wolf clothing out there preying on the consumers.
Good music will always forever b there and never die, but won't b popular til the WORLD starts to believe.
God don't ever lose faith in us, he knows who's who and who's going to spark something great. Only time will tell, huh.
Be easy she still got a little too; but she 🔥 🔥
This is art. Her flow is cerebral.
It's so rare to feel someone's energy through a phone. She's a power house of pure Soul.
She's powerful. NoName is another one. Her album "Telefone" is incredible. Can find it here on UA-cam. She did a Tiny Desk performance as well, when she was sick... but it was great.
The Best Tiny Desk Concert Ever.. Hands Down
No paid endorsement, but her newest project is only 6 bucks on Amazon music right now. Totally worth every penny and then some. Chika stay slaying 🔥
Scorpius Jones link it man
Link so we can support
its also on tpb!!! lol!!!
Scorpius Jones y by god f y
Link it. She's not coming up when I search for her.
It's so refreshing to hear a sister with something to say in this day and age.
leikeli47
I can honestly hear her on a track with J Cole😍
Yes 😍😍
Why you trying to fall asleep after her verse?
Absolutely
HUGE FACTS
So True!
Because she sounds like J Cole
This version of Balencies needs to be on every streaming platform right now 😭😭 the way I’ve been stuck on it for the longest.
The verses, the singing, her sense of humor when she's talking.
I love her.
She’s about to body the xxl cypher 🔥
imagine being loved FACTS!!! Can’t wait!!
She did
Here to say she absolutely killed it 🔥🔥🔥
And she did
@@justice999 already said it 🤪💯
She’s special. This slaps. Her whole vibe is so refreshing and just grooves so smoothly
love your name!
Praying for you Chika, can’t nobody take your crown ❤️
Who has been back here everyday since you found this gem? Chika is a 🐐.
I can’t get over the BACKGROUND VOCALIST...😍😍
I swear these vibes are coming from nowhere... I don't know any other living artist capable of rapping and singing that well in a Neo-soul and groovy style. She can only be the secret daughter of lauryn hill and Notorious Big ! 23 years old and brimming with talent, you've got all my support !!!
Being from her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama and a Biggie fan, it bought tears to my eyes to hear someone give a Biggie reference to another artist from here. Doe B. was the first with T.I. always telling the industry Doe was the B.I.G. of the south and now this.. THANKS FOR GIVING THE HOMETOWN LOVE!!
She's incredible. NoName, a critically acclaimed Chicago artist and Spoken Word Goddess is up there. If you're not familiar, check out her first 'mixtape' "Telefone".... you can find the entire thing here on youtube. It's a short, jazzy delightful and beautiful listen. Jazz, Neosoul Hip Hop masterpiece.
@@robinvolpi who are you talkkng about? Chika is from Montgomery?
@@streetfamdjs Hey, genius. I said that she's "incredible" then went on to discuss OTHER incredible female emcees, such as "NoName" from Chicago.
@@robinvolpi sorry for not being smart enough to know NoName was the name
Chika and Tierra Whack could be sisters with how much they emulate one another in terms of energy and flow. They both deserve so much more recognition than what they are currently receiving. Much love to them both!
*_0:04_**_ - Industry Games_* (2:42)
*_3:57_**_ - Songs About You_* (7:59)
*_8:53_**_ - Balencies_* (11:24 / credits - 11:41)
*_13:00_**_ - Crown_*
*_[_**_15:44_**_] - Intro_* (17:29)
You the true MVP luv thank you
EM
VEE
PEA
Someone get this man a drink 🥃
I wanted "designer" too :/
thank you
"Mental health days make you guilty cause you waste time." I felt that in my soul. Fellow Bama girl!!
Ok, 46 seconds in and I would like to say that you all must understand that you are currently under the sound / influence of a goddess. do not take this moment for granted. let the spirit move you. carry on.
yaaas!
CHIKA ORANICUHH Aye bro, you’re literally not me. lol cut it out.
@@oranicuhh yoooo, this whole time I was liking their post thinking it was you, I even subscribed to their channel and everything, smh
@@ghettoelmo87 same
lol, fake chika taking credit
That vocal crescendo from 7:25 to 7:35 gives me goosebumps every time
I'm telling you, those background singers are everything
Vote Chika for XXL 2020!!!!!
Bruh the harmonies sound so perfect omg.
This version is actually better than the studio version
Jordan Clemons 😂 all tiny desk performances are better that studio versions. It’s amazing.
Jordan Clemons it’s always like that! Like, why can people just do it the same way in studio?? 😭
@@trueviolinist Engineering! it can only be learned not taught if that makes sense ... Marco Benevento is the ears behind tiny desk... he makes everything sound amazing.
Of awhat?
straight up,
I have listened to this ENTIRE performance not less than 20 times. Brilliant lyrics, smooth delivery, flawless background. Getting ready for listen number 21. Keep up the great work. Thank you NPR Music for bring true talent through this platform.
"I'm fighting everyone's demons but I can't face mine."
I felt that
It's the "how you sick as me but come and function as the remedy " for me
Was crying out of nowhere by the last song. Hasn’t happened since I watched Tank and The Bangas. These two my top favorites so far !
Tank and the Bangas had me balling for days bruh 😭😭😭😭
Claudia, I agree with you 1000%!
You should check out tobe nwigwe if you havent already. Im telling you he's something DIFFERENT
Amarnie Palmer Oh I’m definitely already a fan of his! Now he is in a league of his own !
Claudia W. Tell me about it that song was nice , but tank and the bangers those two are off the chain what you know about them they from New Orleans!!!!😉
I'm 60 years young and I just got chills. Work it girl! Success!
Same. Sitting here in the living room with the windows open. I can see leaves dancing in the wind and feel cool air coming in. I'm getting chill bumps, dang, is it that cold out?? Nope. It's from Chika!
Me too...59yrs young
Same!!
@@Bithiah71 sounds like a song....pen it...
@@1stthink236 Thank you! 🤗
This is the best tiny desk I have ever seen and I’ve watched them all big applause to Chika and huge props to the band and the vocalists are Fire!!!
8:58 - 9:55
11:03
the background TALENTS giving us sounds effects that are done in studios
I’m saying 17:00 when one of them started improvising I lost myself😫😫😤🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yess!!!!!!
Darius scott. Top tier
This is sad....I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this artist and can name 10 artists she is beyond that is mainstream. 🧘🏾💕
Real talk, Crown made me tear up. So tired of mediocre “artists” sullying the rap game and this performance made me reminisce of falling for new music. Depression is a nasty monster so many are wrestling with but the Tiny Desk lifted my spirit in a divine way 🙌🏾
12:57 Crown really hit me in the feels...I'm 16, and I've been working so hard. Everyone I know keeps telling me that "these are my last years of high school, and I need to set everything straight so I can make it to college" And I never expected this to be easy, but sometimes the pressure gets to you. And just hearing that song... Showed me that I'm not alone and that there might be another road for me. So thank you Chika💜
It's been 6 months. As you come back to listen to this song again, where are you? I hope you've continued to work hard and enjoying highschool. 💙👊🏾🙏🏾
@@eternitic.1511 Thank you for reminding me of this comment! It's been half a year and a lot of things has changed for me. I would say I'm in a better headspace, it seems that my future path is starting to mold together and things don't seem grim anymore. I've actually started to do thing's in high school that are helping my school and teachers! I'm trying to enjoy my last two years while still working hard. I know it'll still be tough getting to where I want to be in life, but I know now that I'm not alone on this journey. So now that I listen to crown, it gives me motivation! Thank you for caring!💜
Favorite song by her
Didn’t know they held church services at Tiny desk, I like it.
😂😂 yoooo we were seriously blessed with this entire concert
Even the musicians caught the holy spirit lolsz
She's like Eve, Lauren Hill and Mary all together. I love this chick.
YES!
for my opinion it is an mixture between missy eliot, lauryn hill and mary j blige... :-D
Also, she's like none of those people. She's like Chika.
@@DJEvillincoln did anyone ask you?
kevin sisneros and Cole. We can’t forget the Cole. The flowww
Honestly one of the best Tiny Desks.
I was today years old when I found out about this here phenom!
Oh my gosh❤❤❤❤
I'm here for the bars! Pen game proper❤❤❤.
She sang too. Chika! You rock🎉🎉🎉
The dude hitting that wooden board in the glasses was feeling her vibe 💯
its called a cajon drum
for real!! cant imagine how cool it would be to work with someone like her.
Riiiiigght!
Isn't that you?
1:00 in he's on it!
I nnnnnneeeeevvvveeeeerrrrrrr leave comments on-line, but holy sh*t this is incredible!
I’m seriously speechless. Her, the the background vocalists, the band, the lyrics, the Crown song made me cry. Wow. Definitely gained a new fan!
Alika Harris Crown was a testimony (this whole album is a testimony); but Crown took me to CHURCH with the harmonies like a Kirk Franklin song.
Everything about this is solid gold. Chika has so much raw talent! The flow, the rhythms and rhyme, the double entendres, the beauty of her soul, just everything~~
She only 22?! What will her lyrics at 30 sound like?! Sheesh!!!!
Exactly!
That's the natural wisdom that comes from having African parents 🇳🇬🇺🇸
PROTECT HER AT ALL COST!!!🖤🖤🖤
I say this every time I listen Chika. We are looking at a legend in the making.
She's the best out there!
The Background Vocals on Balencies gave me an eargasm 🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥
No Cap
I swear,!!!!
Danielle!!! Crazy wit it
I was just about to say, gotta give credit to those singers 😭
The background singers need their own album
Yeah they're awesome
Still one of my favorite tiny desks ❤
😊😊😊My favorite as well
The best!!!
Whatever IT is, she's got it. And the music and the back up singers are tight. A winning combination. Wow!
"How I'm uplifting your whole life but still I hate mine " literally started crying, This girl is amazingg
Industry Games 0:22
Songs About You 4:00
Balencies 8:55
Crown 13:00
Intro 15:55
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Thank you
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Ur pfp 💀
She is incredibly untouchable, honest, witty and very funny, I Love her & the vibe is contagiously welcomed, you go a female Bigger Smalls, notorious her❤😊❤😊. All the songs are soooo fly & on 🔥🔥 her whole band, singers on 🔥🔥🔥 you go girlllll!!!!
This was proper. They sound like something that came out of the studio. You can record this (one take), package it and sell it.
Old school moment, you had me thinking about reaching for my cassette 🤷🏾♂️
For real
@@toknow3450 LOL too good. Grab the 8track the homies gotta hear this!
So nice to be able to hear her lyrics so clear! Great recording studio! Good job @tinydesk
Where has Chika been all my life? 😍 Lyricism, flow, musicality ✅✅✅
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Just asked myself the same Question!!
I'm in love 😍
Uyangihlanyisa!!!!
i hate when i find out I've been sleeping on people it always iratates me amazing artist here
I knowwww😩, but you are not alone...😌
Yep. I literally skipped over this tiny desk for MONTHS. Straight foolish of me. Sleeping so close to FIRE.
huh
I love this lady. she raps so effortlessly. Wow!
First of all who dis woman??????? I love her 😍 I’m about to buy all of her music ALL OF IT!!!!!!!
Miss Trina Chika
I don't think she has any albums out...
She has one! It’s short and amazing!
I know rite I'm gonna buy all of it too I've been checking her out about several months now all of it sounds great every song.....
Exactly!
Who would have thought that a 60-second freestyle cooking Kanye West would lead to this? The talent was obvious from the start.
Yooooo that was her, I forgot about that
That's when I first heard of her. That was awesome.
oh yes another leikeli47 spit them bars and sing too shut it down love it
Who at NPR got a better ear for music than most in the industry? These tiny desk be 🔥🔥🔥
Seriously
Just what I needed to listen to. After liking this video 3 years ago, today it showed up on my timeline and it matches my mood.
Can we talk about bruv with the smooth deep voice singing lyrics behind Chika on the last lines of Balencies? Bc I am SMITTEN
I thought it was a prerecording... then soon thought, “it can’t be, it’s NPR tiny desk. Just lyrics & instruments”.. 🤯🤯 deep voice angel ... Smitten af
Right!? so deep. I was like hold up who is that?
The 190 dislikes are the people who songs about you is actually about
Once again, these background singers didn’t come for play, play.
This part!👆
Facts
I had to rewind when they started doing balencies 🔥🔥👏🏽