Zaytoven: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Feb. 28, 2019 | Rodney Carmichael -- The Lord works in mysterious ways. It might sound cliché, but there's really no better way to describe the circumstances that led to prolific producer Zaytoven's impromptu Tiny Desk.
Last month, Zaytoven arrived at Bob Boilen's desk with a full band in tow with the intent of backing up his Atlanta friend and collaborator Future, who had dropped his latest album, The Wzrd, earlier that day. The plan was to translate the bass-heavy trap sound Zaytoven helped originate to real instruments with Neil Garrard on guitar, Bernard "TreWay" Lambert on drums, DJ Spinz and Elena on flute (for what would've been a live version of "Mask Off").
After several hours of waiting, with the band all warmed up and ready, word came that Future would be a no-show. So, to our thrill, Zaytoven redeemed the occasion with his own Tiny Desk concert, featuring instrumental versions of a couple of the earliest hits he produced for Future's Beast Mode, the mixtape that helped usher their respective rebirths in 2015.
The Tiny Desk also served as the perfect platform to highlight Zaytoven's own career-long faith walk.
"I wasn't even allowed to listen to this type of music, let alone to be producing it," he told me a little over a year ago in the church outside Atlanta where he plays organ every Sunday morning. He was remembering how conflicted he'd once felt as a young producer who'd grown up in the church to be playing his trade for street artists like future trap god Gucci Mane (who Zaytoven would later back on keys during his first visit to the Tiny Desk). "To be the godfather of the sound, it was almost embarrassing for me, like, 'Hold on, bruh. This ain't really how I was brought up. This ain't really what I do.' I'm a guy that's in the church and I try to lead people more so that way."
Indeed, there's a long legacy of sanctified musicians who took their gift, honed in the choir stand, and went the secular route, before finally renouncing their fame and returning to their gospel roots. But Zaytoven sidestepped that guilt trip on the way to becoming one of the most celebrated and imitated hip-hop producers of the last decade. Where so many musicians before him fell into a morality trap, Zay found a way to make trap music his ministry.
"God made it where my sound has been heard over the years by millions of people," he said. Instead of preaching to the choir, he brought his faith to the trap.
Set List
"Lay Up"
"Peacoat"
"Mo Reala"
Musicians
Zaytoven: keys; Neil Garrard: guitar; Elena Pinderhughes: flute; DJ Spinz: DJ; Bernard "TreWay" Lambert: drums
Credits
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kaylee Domzalski, Kimani Oletu; Editor: Kimani Oletu; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
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Can we start a petition to get an instrumental Zaytoven TrapJazz album
My comment counts as the first signature
King Chamberlain I’ll sign first lol
That'd be crazy
ah hell yeah
Agreeed. That would be sick
Zaytoven deserved his own solo Tiny Desk Concert anyway 🤷🏽♂️
frzferdinand72 Big Facts!
I agree
facts!
Still feel this way
Shoutout to the guy on the drums since nobody else wanna show him no luv. As a drummer myself I can tell he is a TRUE percussionist & not just a cat that beats on drums.
Yessssss he is KILLING US SO SOFTLY 😫💕
1 ups to all the percussionist out there. I was in a band when i was younger and was in love with the drums. I will always show love to all percussionist out there as we are the ones who get everybody hyped to move and feel the soul coming from the music we deliver.
@@JVillatherealest Well said💯
What kind of drum is that?????
for real
that flute sounded soooo clean, the mixing on these shows is incredible
It is really great I feel like they can always add a little more low end but I guess they’re tryna stay true with how it actually sounded while it was being made which is cool too
they def have some incredible setup for the musicians.
Was that solo not a tribute to "Maggot Brain", or is it just one's own hoping?!?
Everybody in this concert is otherworldly on their instrument. My mans on the guitar?? Possessed. Girl on the flute?? Sensational. Drummer?? Stupendous. DJ?? Spectacular. Zay?? Legendary
still one of my fave tiny desks, so under rated!
Possessed is such a good word LOL
🎯🎯🎯💯🔥🔥🔥
Zaytoven is one hell of a composer! Its crazy just hearing this trap music turn into contemporary jazz with a change of performance style. One talented group he assembled here.
lol this was ok but theyre nowhere close to even decent jazz musicians
this isnt jazz...it's still hip-hop, just will more soul cuz it's live
If you really listen to a lot of their runs there's a ton of jazz influence. I just wish their audio mixing would've been more balanced.
@@rjgthuro at its core trap music is essentially modal jazz with 808 drums so i can sort of see what you're getting at but just running up and down scales isn't playing like a jazz musician. theres no form approach to the solos, no development of motifs, and the phrasing could use tons of work. the originals sound jazzier bc zay got those blues licks nailed, like on peacoat
Contemporary music but it’s live and the way he producing in this video is 😷💯💯🔥👍🏽
Never in a million years did I expect to see Zaytoven on here. I also didn't expect it to be something I really needed to hear 🔥🔥
@Abdullah X
AGREED💯🙏🏾
This wasn't his first time.
Future not showing up was Gods plan for the world to see how talented Zaytoven is. The trap sound and one of the orchestrators get a chance to shine. Thanks NPR! Zay is a real professional👍🏾👍🏾💯💯
Was he supposed to show?
@@MiguelHernandez-lh7op no
The flute player is a goddess and all of these artists did an amazing job with their timing and their flow together there was so much layer to this and I didn't find a single flaw my Lord that is beautiful
The girl playing the flute..😩
Anthony Edwards she's been on before I think with common
Patrick Ingram common was on here?
Anthony Edwards Here's the WH TDC with Common. ua-cam.com/video/2AChGszRGwI/v-deo.html
Anthony Edwards 2x He had a special White House Edition
@@patrickingram8808 First thing I though...yup.She bad
I'd go to my church if Zaytoven was playing there
RogerTHFC God will remember this....
he plays for a church in Atlanta. you should
Bra still just go to church and get a connection with God
@@isaiahjones1802 God is good. So good God does not need me to go to church for connection. Always there unconditionally
Real talk 😂
That's weak ASF Future didn't show up. But Zaytoven is legendary this video made me respect his craft 1000 times more. And the girl playing the flute is killing it !
What song is this
Well it was for zay
Markus Brown please read the video caption “zaytoven and his band was supposed to back up Future”
Zay made the foundation, flute was the act up, guitar was exploring thru the vibe, the drums was the energy wanting to break loose but kept smooth. Loved it
So true.. Thank you💫
Yesssss 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
...and the dj threw it off.
@@SmashinAdams threw*
@@11donny - Thanks.
That chick on the flute is Elena Pinderhughes and she is talented as she is fine... god damn
Her work with Christian Scott is some good shit!
she is also in the Christian Scott and Common at the White House tiny desks, i think another as well. probably on tiny desk more than any other musician
@@WORDNUGZ First thing I thought of when I saw her. I think Chris Thile (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers, w/ Yo-Yo Ma et. al., and a two-piece collab) holds the record at four. Ali Shaheed Muhammed has appeared in two or three performances (Rakim, Midnight Hour, etc). Robert Glasper has been in three performances as well (Robert Glasper Experience, August Greene, w/ Common @ the White House).
said no one. i believe no one
She is fucking killing it
This is why the human race was created...to reflect the universe back to itself in all it's various forms❤❤❤
Fuck everybody else, u got the right idea
IVORY ! smell the roses
Was gonna throw you a "like" for this inspiring comment but your like count stands at 69. The 13-year-old inside me won't let me click... Nice comment, though. I agree!
There's no such thing as the human race?
Kay gotsole you sound hurt... wanna talk about it? Cuz last time I checked humans are a species... for the most part we are very similar
This man INVENTED trap jazz, no one else does it like Zay a true pioneer
The flute is lovely the guitar work is very tasty . Overall it’s a nice mix of modern and old school . Elements of hip hop and Jazz compliment each other it’s a cross pollination of sorts,
Very nice .
i fully thought i had another tab open during the intro
Gta?
Jonathan Planebrink 😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂
Me too!
NPR we need more producer tiny desk jam sessions, this was dope af.
i could listen to this all day no cap
Straight up, God had Future not show up 🙄 so Zay could get his due on a HUGE platform that would expose him outside of his normal demographic. The first shall last and the last shall be first!
@Jay 💀💀
Please Don't Use The Name Of The Lord In Vain. Zaytoven Is A Musical Servant Of Satan.
Just Chill In Christ, Kyle Manning
Sharra Gaston amen you have eyes to see
@@THEKINGADVISOR1
Eyes To See What?
@@kylemanningjcic1333 facts, sadly most will never realize the extent of the satanic music industry
Zaytoven and masego knows to do some music together
That shit would be heavenly
“Where I Came From” instrumental opened up a different world of hip hop for me, so thankful for Zaytoven 🙏🏻
We need a trap jazz album from zaytoven
Fuck yea!lol
Yesss
Yupp.
The girl on the flute was amazing
Well done to everybody on the set. But i must say the flute just blew me away. That flute is insane
zaytoven is a whole instrument, your music is pure, unique and consistent, please dont forget these man
I always loved the flutes in Zay's music, but wow! Live is a whole other story, amazing!
Damn...he really is the black bethoven....dudes a musical genius of this era in my opinion. No one else has real instruments consistently in their beats - its like orchestra with a beat line.
Yall on the flute player, and Imma let you finish, but the white boy on the guitar is the MVP of this set!
😂😂he was melting face for sure 💕
Wow! Zaytoven is the truth. In fact, if Future had shown up, I would've skipped this video. The last song, 'Mo Reala' , brought tears to my eyes and I don't quite know why, but I felt something very powerful in that crescendo.
I love this song 🔥🔥🔥💪🏾
Zaytoven really knows how to grab an opportunity when he sees it. I can see how he has gotten to where he is. Most people would have just canceled the show.
Vibing to this so hard,
Live instruments are everything
Zaytoven is a genius and at the very least a bonafide hitmaker. He dosnt get the respect he deserves
Darkvoid 💯 Truth
Real hip hop fans know how good he is... Him and Gucci were a powerhouse. They made a huge impact on rap.
This is real dope. Im a future fan, but Im glad Zay got his chance to be creative and shred some keys. Love the vibe and would live for him to release some stuff like this.
I swear all the best musicians in our community started by learning and performing in church.
I remember hearing and seeing Zaytoven name on tracks for a few long years now glad he’s getting a platform to showcase his true talents 👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
That peacoat touched my soul 😭😭
Everytime
Been listening to Zaytoven since way back. This right here really showcases his talent. Enjoyed every single moment. Some seriously talented musicians. Thank you npr and Zay-tiggy
I looooove Zaytoven!! And it’s because of his use of instruments man. He’s awesome and I definitely love Mo Reala
STEVE LACY TINY DESK PLZ - EVERYONE
yeaaaaaaah
Oh my god yes!!!!!
YES
YESSS. After he drops his Solo album.
IzzyWit DaBricks you the truth for this one!
Missing a bass player..would’ve been even more epic
big facts
next time #mintherd
Yeeeep
Thunder cat would've killed that spot
Robert Dupree Jr. he’s playing da bass as a organ player
Elena is the greatest flutist of our time for me personally. I listen to her solos so many times and still they sound so refreshing every time. Shes incredible.
This is a first to see a producer not a singer/rapper but .... zaytoven turn that beat down🔥
DJ Premier was on Tiny Desk and his was pretty good.
This is such a great set it gets me in my feelings every time. That flute and guitar!!!
I love future but I'm so glad Zaytoven got his spotlight as he's one of the most influential producers/composers of this century
ong, the father of plugg/pluggnb
I love this!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥idk why I’m just now finding this video 5 yrs later. Zay is a 🐐
These people are talented as heck man
I swear Zaytovan got me swaying like him while I make music now, respect to such a legend and pioneer
Forget lyrics this could be the new school jazz, it's Trapp its jazz,I call it trazz, remember you heard it here first.
Hip hop alwayss been
thats stupid
They coined the term "Razz" years ago with hidden beach
Trap Jazz is already a thing lol. Look up Chris Moten
@@ssundayswonderland lol!
Listening to the flutist had my crying without even knowing! Gosh...she is amazing!
This flutist..... my Jesus 😍
The Bigg Dawg Of Trap Music... where would the trap be without Zaytiggy??? 💯💯💯 Trap Rock is Going to Be The Newest, Hottest Genre !!!
It reminds me of some of the tracks of Outkast albums, like "My Favorite Things" for example.
Boi Zay got some classic street hits that bring tears to ya eyes. Just legendary 😭
Ole boy made that guitar scream🔥🔥🔥
HERE FOR THIS.
I'm turnt up at 4am CST. Thanks TinyDesk 😅🙃😂
Konfident Life lol 💪🏼💪🏼
Ikr 😂 lol
Midwest out here
Bruh I just stumbled on your talent👍being in the church turns many musicians & singers into amazing artist from repetition great collaboration of sounds👏👏
Where in the fuuuuck did they find this guitar player
he messed the whole show up...
GLISTENCCII MULTIMEDIA I’m halfway through and I like his parts
at least he showed up to the performance...
In a metal band
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I'm really glad they just did the instrumental, it sounds so beautiful, everybody in this group knows what they're doing.
That third song brought tears to my eyes 🤯😢
wow this was off the hook! I had no idea what to expect but was super happy with what I got ! this outfit should go on tour !
Much respect to Zaytoven. True artist and musicians.
Not one second of this was a waste of anyone’s time. Shoutout to NPR and peace to Zay and the band....
give it up for dave grohl on guitar everybody!
Yo he and the girl on the flute where just as good as zay
Straight Goosebumps during Reala, Zaytoven is the truth, Atlanta's been proud of our GOAT. And then the Elena and the rest of the band, Genius! FILA.
Tiny desk c. are awesome.... Cant remember any bad one. Mixing, seting, Artists everything is high end quality. 😚🥰
Every time I hear that signature I know it’s gonna be a hit ! Zaytiggy!
8:51 is probably one of the hardest beats I've heard in my entire life. that hit me straight in my shondo
Best song of all time man
Awesome Set!!!!!
B.O.B on the drums, J. COLE on the beat machine, Alicia Keys on the flute, and the guy on the guitar from Seether! Zaytoven bringing all the celebs for a collab!!!!
More like Dave Grohl on guitar lol
J. Cole is using a CDJ lol, that’s why you those scratches
Wow! This is amazing! The mix is just never I thought mix and sounds like gold
I was waiting on Carlos to be like, "It's the 85 Souf Show,..."
Welcome back to the 85 south show it's yo boy Karlous Miller🤞🏾✊🏾
The way he jammed with Gucci a few weeks ago on here, he deserves his on Tiny session 🤘🏿💪🏿 ...shout out to all the kids who picked up a instrument 🥁🥁
Wearing Gucci after the ban. Brave.
This was hard. Future needs to not show up to more events if this is going to be the replacement.
This was recorded when Future dropped Wizard, so this was before the Gucci debacle
@@TGCid01 I was being sarcastic but that's good to know. Thanks for the info.
T. Gordon he should have cancelled the show
@@t.wynderogriffin798 do you really miss Future??
Haight the Great naah, he should have done that because of his Gucci hoodie
I be praying to work with Zay like crazy..... Im a serious rapper at the lower level that's seriously been pushing hard to get a chance to spit to his track.... I like to think I'm good enough but ion sweat it I just keep hope alive. It's just it's like he makes the beats that I exactly need. Much praise to him for blessing us with his talent ,
The first beats got that evanescence my heart is broken vibe to it lmfao
joni29 nah it got that fuck on yo bitch and we lay up vibe
real emotional trap shit, cant wake up from this trap dream, damn
salute to say teezy! and NPR for inviting him and his band! pure bliss right now!!
To fill in for a no show, this music was so wonderful to listen too. The cords on that last song wow. The flutist jammed. This concert was amazing. Thank you. Your NPR tiny desk was a big stage today! Buying this song.
Shannon A. Future
Bruh, am I tweeking or does buddy on the guitar look like Dave Grohl?
u trippin bruh
LMAO. Heck yeah he does. Purposely scrolled the comments just to see if I was the only one 😆
He do look like a fat Dave.....Lol
Joshua Lee learn to fly face ass!
Tweeker
That was dope. The flute, drums, scratching, guitar, piano
Dang "several hours" of waiting. And some of y'all nitpicking the band...smh. Make me wait several hours just to start work and see how that works out.
Hahaha for real! People need to stop bitching
too much talent in this room good lord
You can't be sleeping on that drummer!
The flute player made me wanna cry during the last song. So damn AMAZING.
This that music that makes you spend money on headphones
4:46 ...... *when he opens the high hat*
whoever thought to bring the flute in is a genius
It’s flutes on the real song
When Frank ocean?!?!
HA! we'll be lucky if he drops a single in the next 5 years.
I don't think it will ever happen, but it would be so awesome
Need this
The hour before Jesus returns
@@Koduhhhh The hour after Jesus leaves
Just wonderful! Bravo, guys!
Elena Pinderhughes is always getting me in my feelings.
Girl you betta stop, I'm going to fall in love.
ok that's her name? She is playing that flute...big up to her!
I’m madly in love with the flute player 😍😍😍
I want to go to that church.
Veronica Martin church of Satan?
@@handsomest1 nah Church of Jesus Christ
Dear god who’s this man shredding on guitar
ATL in the building 🔥🔥...on another note this combination is incredible. I'm here for it.
Chic playing the flute just got a new gram and Twitter follow. 😍
ON DA 1; TRE LAMBERT! Been following since the Tye Tribbett days! Crazy seeing him here now. Just goes to show you can do anything you set your mind to. Staying consistent and hard work will pay off. Just get through it and keep your eyes on the prize! Peace, love, and positivity.
My only thing that could be seen as a gripe would be the fact that we didn't get a sick version of mask off 👍👍👍
Metro Boomin produced that track
Shut up
I can see why he said that last song gave him a church vibe. It's a worship song, blessings Zay.