"Degradation so loud that you can't hear the sound of our cries". D'Angelo is such a prolific artist. Sad that the lyrics could have easily been written yesterday due to the constant brutality against black women and men by those sworn to protect.
Even more "relegated to savages, bound by the way of the deceivers." Our people have to wake up and leave this system behind. Everything about it is poison for us.
3 albums in a span of nearly 30 years is hardly “prolific”. Don’t get me wrong: those 3 albums are impeccable masterpieces and he’s an amazing artist. But you can’t use “prolific” when discussing D’Angelo.🙏
I remember seeing D'angelo live, for the very first time, back in 95, at the House of Blues. He wouldnt even get up from behind the keyboard or even look at the audience. He was still brilliant and had everyone's attention. He has come a LONG way since then. I'm very proud of him.
POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS WHAT FAME SHOULD BE USED FOR. GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT THERE. YOU DON'T SEE ARTISTS SHOW THIS TYPE OF BOLDNESS ANYMORE. LOVE IT.
Absolutely! If the message is sent through the music and performances, then there's no denying it because it is set into your consciousness! Kendrick and J Cole have recently done similar performances!
fledsup I wouldn't care if he was green with a unicorn horn coming from his chin. If the music sounds this good. People are talking bad about his weight, but even heavier he's a handsome guy. & that's coming from a straight male. I'm glad real music is back on the airwaves.
D'Angelo with the Prince like spin and the kick to go along with the clap was so DOPE!! I rewinded that part at least 20 times! Lol. This energy that this band has now is just phenomenal!! Go see D & The Vanguard when they come to your town!
Stevie Wonder once stated that the responsibility of an artist is to raise the consciousness of his/her public. Well done, brother D'Angelo (& Vanguard). Great song. Great performance. Great visual...from the stage set, to the clothing, to the routine of the background singers. Perfection.
Is like sly stone and Rick James had a baby with Prince... Awesome performance..!!! Awesome performance..!!! By far the Best Performance on TV so far this year
+RON HUSTLEMAN Harris thanks for the Heads up I do see that is him. I did not see this episode and I did not even know he had a new Album D'angelo. I have been out of the loop for 10 years. Last album I bought Gwen Stefani & jewel Santana. Dayum!! I have been in a Solar Flare sleep. Jessie is Back. This does sound so much like 0(+>...LOL
"The Charade" [Verse 1:] Crawling through a systematic maze And it pains to demise Pain in our eyes Strain of drownin', wading into your lies Degradation so loud that you can't hear the sound of our cries (doo, doo) All the dreamers have gone to the side of the road which we will lay on Inundated by media, virtual mind fucks in streams [Chorus:] All we wanted was a chance to talk 'Stead we only got outlined in chalk Feet have bled a million miles we've walked Revealing at the end of the day, the charade [Verse 2:] Perpetrators beware say a prayer if you dare for the believers With a faith at the size of a seed enough to be redeemed (doo doo) Relegated to savages bound by the way of the deceivers So anchors be sure that you're sure we ain't no amateurs [Chorus] [Bridge:] With the veil off our eyes we'll truly see And we'll march on And it really won't take too long And it really won't take us very long [Outro:] Revealing at the end of the day, the charade All we wanted was a chance to talk 'Stead we only got outlined in chalk 'Stead we only got outlined in chalk Revealing at the end of the day, the charade All we wanted was a chance to talk Revealing at the end of the day, the charade All we wanted was a (the charade)
Wow these lyrics are so deep I knew a message was there but i could never hear the all of the lyrics, love it. When music makes you feel like this its a gift.
Thanks so much for posting the lyrics! It is not enough to say BLACK LIVES MATTER. A true musical artist and conscious thinker, Its Only Right that, he has at least one joint from his latest project about the social/political issues. Greatness In The Making! LONG LIVE THE BLACK MESSIAH (LMAO!)
AnadBeau Most of the album is actually. 1000 deaths is socially driven too. This album is a classic we should be extremely happy getting in these pretty dismal times of music and media.
D'Angelo is on a whole NOTHA LEVEL🔥 This Kat is the last great Artist in popular music... there hasn't been anything like this since him... please come back, D 🙏
Before Beyoncé's Formation and Kendrick Lamar's medley... there was Charade by D'Angelo...raised fists, body outlines, hoodies, #ICantBreathe and #BlackLivesMatter
Years from now I'll tell my kids about the first time I saw this. The music, the message, the clothing, the set design--all perfect. Notice that the "Grand Central" subway station sign in the background; die-in protests in the name of Mike Brown and Eric Garner were recently banned in the NYC terminal. D and the Vanguard are doing their part and then some. #BLACKLIVESMATTER
Ha! Will you tell them about Mike Brown and Eric Garner resisting arrest and/or attacking an officer? Are you going to tell your kids that bad things such as death can possibly happen when you resist arrest and/or attack an officer?
Stacy M Ha! I gathered that info from CNN, MSNBC and the AP. Not only that, but I watched the video of him many times over. Also, you ask why was Brown's body left in the street for 5 hours? First of all, it was 4 hours and you are aware that a large angry crowd was forming around the crime scene threatening police, people running up to the body and shots were fired which prevented police from moving quicker. You can look that info up on the St. Louis Post Dispatch, which gives a time frame of the crime scene and why it took so long.
***** They did not kill Garner on purpose, John. Garner was breaking a NYC law and yes, it was a stupid one. It is the cops job to enforce those stupid laws that stupid politicians create, so blame the money grabbing politicians. The cops who came in contact with Garner did so in a CALM manner. This is not the first time Garner has been in trouble, but his 30 plus time, so Garner was known. Again, the two cops who were seen in the Garner video CALMLY approached Garner, which Garner grew angry and loud. They calmly told him what he did wrong, but Garner wasn't having any of it. When the two cops CALMLY went to arrest Garner, Garner RESISTED ARREST by pushing the hands of two cops away and told them "Please, do not touch me!" That is when the cop behind Garner, which Garner knew was behind, put his forearm around Garner's neck to RESTRAIN Garner and NOT kill him. At this moment, Garner could have easily said "Okay, okay, I give up", but he did not and kept moving around which forced the cops to put Garner on the ground. Yes, Garner could be LOUDLY and CLEARLY heard saying "I cannot breathe" multiple times, but do not you think someone who can be heard and loudly saying "I cannot breathe" is someone who can breathe because those who cannot breathe cannot speak?
Alloflifedecays Does Neil Moser have an association with Minarik Guitars? The story behind D'Angelo's Minarik Diablo is that Jesse Johnson(the guitarist on the Stratocaster in this video) gave it to him as a gift.
Dangelos muffled lyrics has always been intentional. The purpose is for you to be drawn into the sound, then after repeated listening you hear his social political messages.
This is one of my favorite songs on the album! A great song with a meaningful message. For the past 2 months I have been hooked on Black Messiah and his older stuff too! I can't hardly listen to anything else. Love him! #TheBest 🙌🙌🙌
This is amazing. I like this version better than the album version. Not that the album is bad, but there is this intense clarity and its mind blowing that this is live. Each singer is on point, never overstepping D'Angelo, yet hangin right with him. I can understand the lyrics much better than the album version. Band is on point. Spiritual.
After his long hiatus D'angelo returned more evolved as a performer and it's evident on this SNL performance. the Prince influence is in full effect on this track from just the title alone which is the name of the legendary parade outtakes bootleg. D is the real thing a genuine artist who can take what has touched him as a artist and create something that all his. one of my favorite tracks from the album he is what those before him were...a true visionary with one foot in the past and the other in the present.
This was all D'angelo wanted to be known for and seen as. His music. Untitled the video turned him into a sex symbol and no one appreciated his music after that. That is what drove him to be reclusive and a hermit for many years. The Black lives matter movement, with the police killings of young Black men, that is what brought him back to the light. His album Black Messiah was needed. It made him ready again.
I agree with you. I heard him in an interview say it's not true but I still agree with you. He is one of the best musicians in history and should be revered for his genius not objectified as a sex object. Those 15 years without a new album was punishment for fans who forgot that. And Black Messiah is challenging for good reason.
@@ishtapinks I heard him say that in an interview as well. He also said that he would do it all over again too. Even though from many sources we've heard that the Untitled video was his demise.
All we wanted was a chance to talk 'Stead we only got outlined in chalk Feet have bled a million miles we've walked Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
This gave me goosebumps! Amazing performance and message. The band was on point. The dance moves only enhance the message with the hands raised at million miles we walked. Very relevant and meaningful. Welcome back D'Angelo and The Vanguards!
Okay. now I'm bawling. I am so grateful he's back. & I am so envious of the people that'll get to see him live at the Apollo. I really hope he'll do even a short tour in the US (that I can afford).
IIIII KKKNNNNOOOOOWWWWW. I saw the apollo sign for d'angelo. 3 days later i went to get tix SOLD OUT. Tell me why i thought i could trick the system or find a loop hole to get them tix.lol maybe he will feel so great that night he announces an encore show.
yeah. everything was sold out as soon as I went to the ticket page. and the people who are reselling them aren't playing with those prices. I can't afford it. I really want to see him perform this album live. I saw him at Afro Punk and it was the greatest experience.
Shaina Robinson OMG! you are the absolute best. what site you use to buy tix? also, dd you go to the other show?? how was it? (I'm sure it was stellar, I just wanna hear about it lol)
I'm telling U. This is one of the most powerful songs and yet one of the most powerful band on the PLANET since Prince and the Revolution made a world smash hit Purple Rain. D'Angelo and the Vanguard has become my one and only favorite band 4ever in this millennium. Go D'Angelo, Go Jesse, and i also saw John Blackwell on the drums, he is still magnificent since the Rainbow Children (prince). R.I.P. Michael Brown. Much love for Ferguson.
I've always been influenced by that west coast hip hop and the old school soul, funk and Rnb but D is something else. My homies could never come around but I was always a fan of this man's music since brown sugar. Im glad he finally dropped a new album and this performance should wake this generation up and take notes. Another great performance by d'angelo.
One of my fave songs from his album. When I first heard it, I was on the floor. My body wanted to sway and move and groove, but i wanted to curl up in a ball and cry. The best songs are the ones that make you dance and cry. LOVE D'Angelo forever for his contributions to music.
Love the message and D'Angelo as a background singer I have to admire your background. Especially Ms. Kendra the alto and the Gentlemen singing soprano just as good as any I have EVER heard!!! My Lawd!!!!
D'Angelo is simply amazing. The message is clear, the music is powerful & beautiful. This is what has been missing in music for the past umpteen years. Thank you D'.
I was working on my house when my friend from up the road dropped by and told me that D'Angelo dropped a full LP without any warning (the day of the release). I immediately stopped what I was doing, downloaded it, cranked it, and we just sat there slack jawed, awestruck and dumbfounded. Brilliant work. 10/10.
How is this even more relevant in 2020? How is it this gets more and more relevant with each passing year? Blessings and peace to all of the artists who so eloquently outline our reality and gift us with these beautiful messages of resistance. We need you now more than ever.
Artistic and ingenious. From the performance and lyrics, to the choice in wearing a hoodie, the symbolic tape/chalk on the ground, even the choreography. Creative genius. Truly brilliant.
The timing of 'Charade" is compelling and a must-hear.. allows current issues being exposed.and answering questions of current turmoil and violence. Thank you, D'Angelo. Keep it up. You are making a difference!!!
9 years later, this particular performance still brings tears of rage.
Very well said young man....and they say Bruno Mars is good. FOOH
"Degradation so loud that you can't hear the sound of our cries". D'Angelo is such a prolific artist. Sad that the lyrics could have easily been written yesterday due to the constant brutality against black women and men by those sworn to protect.
Even more "relegated to savages, bound by the way of the deceivers." Our people have to wake up and leave this system behind. Everything about it is poison for us.
3 albums in a span of nearly 30 years is hardly “prolific”. Don’t get me wrong: those 3 albums are impeccable masterpieces and he’s an amazing artist. But you can’t use “prolific” when discussing D’Angelo.🙏
You meant *profound, not prolific.
This album is one of the best things to ever happen to music. Absolutely incredible album.
Yeah but where is his Sign o the Times abum...at the wrecka stow?
prince, curtis mayfield, the 70s and church.. all rolled in one.. love it..
Nice post. Well put.
I always thought “Charade” was a nod to Prince and The Revolution’s “Parade” and “Around the World in a Day”. Especially the guitar riffs and licks.
Yesss!!!
Yup
Can’t leave out George Clinton…
3:42 drummer goin ham.. that was cool lol
Thanks D'Angelo & The Vanguard, we need more musicians like you!
That was impressive! You can tell he enjoys playing both the drums and the song!
Yrakoy The whole band looks like they were genuinely having fun. Music is always the best when you really ENJOY what you're doing. We can feel it.
That's Prince's old drummer John Blackwell
bassgrease Yes and now we have a blond girl :-(
Also Justin Timberlake's drummer for the whole Future sex love sounds tour
I remember seeing D'angelo live, for the very first time, back in 95, at the House of Blues. He wouldnt even get up from behind the keyboard or even look at the audience. He was still brilliant and had everyone's attention. He has come a LONG way since then. I'm very proud of him.
POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS WHAT FAME SHOULD BE USED FOR. GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT THERE. YOU DON'T SEE ARTISTS SHOW THIS TYPE OF BOLDNESS ANYMORE. LOVE IT.
So true. I applaud D'Angelo and his band! Great message! Historic performance!
Absolutely! If the message is sent through the music and performances, then there's no denying it because it is set into your consciousness! Kendrick and J Cole have recently done similar performances!
fledsup I wouldn't care if he was green with a unicorn horn coming from his chin. If the music sounds this good. People are talking bad about his weight, but even heavier he's a handsome guy. & that's coming from a straight male. I'm glad real music is back on the airwaves.
LivSimple I haven't seen Kendrick's performance yet. However, J Cole's performance on Letterman was emotional and great!
You hit it on the money, one word to sum up this performance, POWERFUL!!!
It's almost inconceivable how great this is.
D'Angelo with the Prince like spin and the kick to go along with the clap was so DOPE!! I rewinded that part at least 20 times! Lol. This energy that this band has now is just phenomenal!! Go see D & The Vanguard when they come to your town!
Why you think Jesse Johnson was right beside him
Outstanding performance. Made me kind of emotional seeing all the background singers wearing those shirts and hearing the lyrics has an affect on you.
Good post. I agree.
I love it!
wow see this is why i like d'angelo. he is a smart man who stands up for his people. love ya man.
Stevie Wonder once stated that the responsibility of an artist is to raise the consciousness of his/her public. Well done, brother D'Angelo (& Vanguard). Great song. Great performance. Great visual...from the stage set, to the clothing, to the routine of the background singers. Perfection.
Is like sly stone and Rick James had a baby with Prince... Awesome performance..!!! Awesome performance..!!! By far the Best Performance on TV so far this year
Great post! I agree!
DeeRock Sounds like Genius to me he is one of the Best awesome yes!!!!!
+DeeRock This and both Kendrick performances on Colbert.
Yeap
Yall know that's Jesse Johnson of THE TIME on guitar under that there hat?
+RON HUSTLEMAN Harris dude on drums also plays for Prince, Mr. John Blackwell
+kj Lee Oooooh snap
+RON HUSTLEMAN Harris Don't forget about Pino on bass
+Gibson Blues Cool!
+RON HUSTLEMAN Harris thanks for the Heads up I do see that is him. I did not see this episode and I did not even know he had a new Album D'angelo. I have been out of the loop for 10 years. Last album I bought Gwen Stefani & jewel Santana. Dayum!! I have been in a Solar Flare sleep. Jessie is Back. This does sound so much like 0(+>...LOL
Underrated song by him.. such a powerful message!! Love him!!
this shit still goes hard af
Jesse Johnson (The Time) Guitar
John Blackwell - Drums
Pino Palladino - Bass
Kendra Foster - BGV's
Thank you! I’ve been searching for the bass player for this song for almost an hour, google, Wikipedia, etc
Daniel Sharper i oh
Isaiah Shirley is also on the other Lead and BGV’s.
@@onlyonecandacehazzard thats Isaiah Sharkey
"The Charade"
[Verse 1:]
Crawling through a systematic maze
And it pains to demise
Pain in our eyes
Strain of drownin', wading into your lies
Degradation so loud that you can't hear the sound of our cries (doo, doo)
All the dreamers have gone to the side of the road which we will lay on
Inundated by media, virtual mind fucks in streams
[Chorus:]
All we wanted was a chance to talk
'Stead we only got outlined in chalk
Feet have bled a million miles we've walked
Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
[Verse 2:]
Perpetrators beware say a prayer if you dare for the believers
With a faith at the size of a seed enough to be redeemed (doo doo)
Relegated to savages bound by the way of the deceivers
So anchors be sure that you're sure we ain't no amateurs
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
With the veil off our eyes we'll truly see
And we'll march on
And it really won't take too long
And it really won't take us very long
[Outro:]
Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
All we wanted was a chance to talk
'Stead we only got outlined in chalk
'Stead we only got outlined in chalk
Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
All we wanted was a chance to talk
Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
All we wanted was a (the charade)
Thanks for providing lyrics!
He never sings "and it pains". It's just just "crawling through a systematic maze to demise...". Sorry metrolyrics.
Wow these lyrics are so deep I knew a message was there but i could never hear the all of the lyrics, love it. When music makes you feel like this its a gift.
Thanks so much for posting the lyrics! It is not enough to say BLACK LIVES MATTER. A true musical artist and conscious thinker, Its Only Right that, he has at least one joint from his latest project about the social/political issues. Greatness In The Making! LONG LIVE THE BLACK MESSIAH (LMAO!)
AnadBeau Most of the album is actually. 1000 deaths is socially driven too. This album is a classic we should be extremely happy getting in these pretty dismal times of music and media.
These lyrics are so effin powerful...this performance is beautiful
D'Angelo is on a whole NOTHA LEVEL🔥 This Kat is the last great Artist in popular music... there hasn't been anything like this since him... please come back, D 🙏
I shed tears everytime I see this video.
Splendid 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👌🏿👌🏿
Rest In Eternal Power My Friend Drummer John Blackwell ❤️
Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬 👊🏿🖤
Before Beyoncé's Formation and Kendrick Lamar's medley... there was Charade by D'Angelo...raised fists, body outlines, hoodies, #ICantBreathe and #BlackLivesMatter
Yeessssss EXACTLY!
D'Angelo just came from the future to warn them
😂
Years from now I'll tell my kids about the first time I saw this. The music, the message, the clothing, the set design--all perfect. Notice that the "Grand Central" subway station sign in the background; die-in protests in the name of Mike Brown and Eric Garner were recently banned in the NYC terminal. D and the Vanguard are doing their part and then some. #BLACKLIVESMATTER
Nice post. Thanks for pointing out the Grand Central sign.
Ha! Will you tell them about Mike Brown and Eric Garner resisting arrest and/or attacking an officer? Are you going to tell your kids that bad things such as death can possibly happen when you resist arrest and/or attack an officer?
Scott Keith FOH with your racist bullsh*t.
Stacy M Ha! I gathered that info from CNN, MSNBC and the AP. Not only that, but I watched the video of him many times over. Also, you ask why was Brown's body left in the street for 5 hours? First of all, it was 4 hours and you are aware that a large angry crowd was forming around the crime scene threatening police, people running up to the body and shots were fired which prevented police from moving quicker. You can look that info up on the St. Louis Post Dispatch, which gives a time frame of the crime scene and why it took so long.
***** They did not kill Garner on purpose, John. Garner was breaking a NYC law and yes, it was a stupid one. It is the cops job to enforce those stupid laws that stupid politicians create, so blame the money grabbing politicians. The cops who came in contact with Garner did so in a CALM manner. This is not the first time Garner has been in trouble, but his 30 plus time, so Garner was known.
Again, the two cops who were seen in the Garner video CALMLY approached Garner, which Garner grew angry and loud. They calmly told him what he did wrong, but Garner wasn't having any of it. When the two cops CALMLY went to arrest Garner, Garner RESISTED ARREST by pushing the hands of two cops away and told them "Please, do not touch me!" That is when the cop behind Garner, which Garner knew was behind, put his forearm around Garner's neck to RESTRAIN Garner and NOT kill him. At this moment, Garner could have easily said "Okay, okay, I give up", but he did not and kept moving around which forced the cops to put Garner on the ground. Yes, Garner could be LOUDLY and CLEARLY heard saying "I cannot breathe" multiple times, but do not you think someone who can be heard and loudly saying "I cannot breathe" is someone who can breathe because those who cannot breathe cannot speak?
A sad and beautiful song. Much respect to D'Angelo.
Yup
that guitar he's playing is sweet!
It's by a custom shop run by Neil Moser. They mostly make guitars for extreme metal bands, it's really weird seeing D'Angelo jocking one.
Alloflifedecays Does Neil Moser have an association with Minarik Guitars? The story behind D'Angelo's Minarik Diablo is that Jesse Johnson(the guitarist on the Stratocaster in this video) gave it to him as a gift.
Ah, no, I was just wrong. Saw a weird shape and an M on the headstock and made a bad call.
Dangelos muffled lyrics has always been intentional. The purpose is for you to be drawn into the sound, then after repeated listening you hear his social political messages.
It is wizardry.
That is not the purpose!! That's just his style!
@Deese Knutz nah watch his interview with tavis smiley, hes a smart, genuine and well spoken guy.
@Bill Perri It's a guy with the name "Dees Nutz" not expecting much from his opinion
Dig that..
2019 and I am still appreciating the significance of the song and this performance!
So glad to hear the man again. PINO on bass! And LOVE the girl!!
Kendra Foster of p-funk
This is a performance I can watch 300x in a row.
And show my kids. Brilliant showman, talent, and social commentary.
This is one of my favorite songs on the album! A great song with a meaningful message. For the past 2 months I have been hooked on Black Messiah and his older stuff too! I can't hardly listen to anything else. Love him! #TheBest 🙌🙌🙌
This Brother is a Living Legend. The song and this performance are both unbelievably touching.
This is amazing. I like this version better than the album version. Not that the album is bad, but there is this intense clarity and its mind blowing that this is live. Each singer is on point, never overstepping D'Angelo, yet hangin right with him. I can understand the lyrics much better than the album version. Band is on point. Spiritual.
Such a beautiful man!
Im a bass player and normally freak out over Pino but Jesse Johnson on lead guitar murdered this joint... Dude totally went in! Dang
After his long hiatus D'angelo returned more evolved as a performer and it's evident on this SNL performance. the Prince influence is in full effect on this track from just the title alone which is the name of the legendary parade outtakes bootleg. D is the real thing a genuine artist who can take what has touched him as a artist and create something that all his. one of my favorite tracks from the album he is what those before him were...a true visionary with one foot in the past and the other in the present.
My favorite off the album
Most powerful song from my favorite album of the decade. Huge!!!
This was all D'angelo wanted to be known for and seen as. His music. Untitled the video turned him into a sex symbol and no one appreciated his music after that. That is what drove him to be reclusive and a hermit for many years. The Black lives matter movement, with the police killings of young Black men, that is what brought him back to the light. His album Black Messiah was needed. It made him ready again.
I agree with you. I heard him in an interview say it's not true but I still agree with you. He is one of the best musicians in history and should be revered for his genius not objectified as a sex object. Those 15 years without a new album was punishment for fans who forgot that. And Black Messiah is challenging for good reason.
@@ishtapinks I heard him say that in an interview as well. He also said that he would do it all over again too. Even though from many sources we've heard that the Untitled video was his demise.
All we wanted was a chance to talk
'Stead we only got outlined in chalk
Feet have bled a million miles we've walked
Revealing at the end of the day, the charade
1,946 days later....still true :/
🗣“The Charaaaade” 🎶
The whole band looks like they were genuinely having fun. Music is always the best when you really ENJOY what you're doing. We can feel it.
This gave me goosebumps! Amazing performance and message. The band was on point. The dance moves only enhance the message with the hands raised at million miles we walked. Very relevant and meaningful. Welcome back D'Angelo and The Vanguards!
Okay. now I'm bawling. I am so grateful he's back.
& I am so envious of the people that'll get to see him live at the Apollo. I really hope he'll do even a short tour in the US (that I can afford).
IIIII KKKNNNNOOOOOWWWWW. I saw the apollo sign for d'angelo. 3 days later i went to get tix SOLD OUT. Tell me why i thought i could trick the system or find a loop hole to get them tix.lol maybe he will feel so great that night he announces an encore show.
yeah. everything was sold out as soon as I went to the ticket page. and the people who are reselling them aren't playing with those prices. I can't afford it.
I really want to see him perform this album live. I saw him at Afro Punk and it was the greatest experience.
Hey ladies he's having another concert. Tix go on sale Friday. It's at the Best Buy theater in NY!
Shaina Robinson OMG! you are the absolute best. what site you use to buy tix?
also, dd you go to the other show?? how was it? (I'm sure it was stellar, I just wanna hear about it lol)
Shaina Robinson no worries. Found the site. :)
everything about this performance is perfect. the instrumental, the vocals, the stage,.. amazing!! loved it so much
This remains one of the best things I've ever seen.
SERIOUSLY
Love it! Great talent and the lead guitarist is awesome!
I'm telling U. This is one of the most powerful songs and yet one of the most powerful band on the PLANET since Prince and the Revolution made a world smash hit Purple Rain. D'Angelo and the Vanguard has become my one and only favorite band 4ever in this millennium. Go D'Angelo, Go Jesse, and i also saw John Blackwell on the drums, he is still magnificent since the Rainbow Children (prince). R.I.P. Michael Brown. Much love for Ferguson.
Incredible song! I hope they release a live version of this album so you can actually hear it. Hated the production on the original release!
Vocal and music all arrangements 🔥🔥
In 2019... THIS is still powerful and moves me to tears. Thank you, D'Angelo.
exquisite,maddening, soft, powerful..just a few of the adjectives brought to mind in 2020.
D'Angelo is an awesome performer
One love D'angelo 4ever
I've always been influenced by that west coast hip hop and the old school soul, funk and Rnb but D is something else. My homies could never come around but I was always a fan of this man's music since brown sugar. Im glad he finally dropped a new album and this performance should wake this generation up and take notes. Another great performance by d'angelo.
One of my fave songs from his album. When I first heard it, I was on the floor. My body wanted to sway and move and groove, but i wanted to curl up in a ball and cry.
The best songs are the ones that make you dance and cry.
LOVE D'Angelo forever for his contributions to music.
Best performance I've seen live in a long time. Great MUSIC.
The drummer is killing it!
love it.... prince will be proud
Brilliant stuff, killer band. Just what we need!
Why the volume so low? This needs to be heard in Space!
a true artist in an age thats yearning for one. Powerful song that sums up a lot of feelings in the states right now.
Love the performance. It sends a very powerful message that some of us can relate to. So happy to see him on stage again after all this time!!!
Deep and powerful
Love the message and D'Angelo as a background singer I have to admire your background. Especially Ms. Kendra the alto and the Gentlemen singing soprano just as good as any I have EVER heard!!! My Lawd!!!!
They sound so good live 😊
that spin and little leg kick sort of made my life.
deveroth Prince reincarnated
D'Angelo is simply amazing. The message is clear, the music is powerful & beautiful. This is what has been missing in music for the past umpteen years. Thank you D'.
I was working on my house when my friend from up the road dropped by and told me that D'Angelo dropped a full LP without any warning (the day of the release). I immediately stopped what I was doing, downloaded it, cranked it, and we just sat there slack jawed, awestruck and dumbfounded. Brilliant work. 10/10.
drummer went wild in background at 3:40
I love D’angelo so much! I love that you can hear his influences in his music.
can't get enough, i still come watch that performance again and again...
Man, I love this song! After I saw/heard this 4 the 1st time on SNL, I went str8 2 Amazon 2 download it!
One of the best musicians that's ever graced that stage.
How is this even more relevant in 2020? How is it this gets more and more relevant with each passing year? Blessings and peace to all of the artists who so eloquently outline our reality and gift us with these beautiful messages of resistance. We need you now more than ever.
Great artist. Real music right here.
So true.
this gave me a goosebumps
Prince all over this.
What a great performance! Wow! They all sound great live...Excellent.
Artistic and ingenious. From the performance and lyrics, to the choice in wearing a hoodie, the symbolic tape/chalk on the ground, even the choreography. Creative genius. Truly brilliant.
I really really LOVE this song! It sounds very late80s/90s Prince to me.
powerful song
Pure genius....
This is just out of this fucking world
Me encanta ven a Chile!!
Love you Deangelo You are one of the WORLDS most talented people We all know and love!!!
I love seeing the whole makeup of the Vanguard. Pino on that bass and Blackwell on those drums
Beautiful message
I still feel your energy from touchin you many years ago at a concert..still luv ya!
#dangelo #blacklivesmatter #icantbreathe #blackmessiah
Extremely good & unique, soulful, power, really good work, well done D' with the band
Pino Palladino rockin the bass.., what a legend.
This is a great song and great lyrics . Good music seem so hard to find
This back guy is amazing, and so hot. He make me very happy with his music. He is so cool, I just love it and fell liking dancing
I keep coming back.
3:41 Can we please acknowledge the savageness that IS the drummer??
One of the best late-night musical performances of all time!
I still get chill bumps listening to this
The timing of 'Charade" is compelling and a must-hear..
allows current issues being exposed.and answering questions
of current turmoil and violence. Thank you, D'Angelo.
Keep it up. You are making a difference!!!
Da bomb.. Real music lives!
I like this version better then the album version
yeah because he was on his prince shyt. Imagine prince on guitar instead of jesse!