Jordan Rakei: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Jordan Rakei play "Say Something", "Mind's Eye", "Talk To Me" and "Speak" at the Tiny Desk.
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Jan. 13, 2020 | Suraya Mohamed -- Sometimes, things don't go smoothly at the Tiny Desk. After traveling all night, the soulful R&B artist Jordan Rakei and his band pulled up to NPR in their tour bus at the crack of dawn, only to find the Fender Rhodes we'd rented for him didn't have the right action. But after quickly ordering a replacement (that arrived moments before the Tiny Desk performance started), Rakei and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set.
The band opened with "Say Something," from the group's 2019 album, Origin. It's a song that encourages people to take action and speak up for themselves. They followed with "Mind's Eye," a commentary on technology that questions whether advancements are always a good idea. After playing "Talk To Me," from the group's 2016 debut album, Cloak, they returned to their most recent release to close with "Speak," a reflective song with a beautiful solo piano accompaniment. Inspired by the TV show and book The Handmaid's Tale, it imagines a world where nuclear war has left half the women infertile, as technology runs amok.
Despite the sometimes dystopian themes in his music, Rakei's sound is easygoing and colorful. While steady grooves connect his singular blend of jazz and R&B, his tight chord voicings, compelling rhythms and mesmerizing vocals make for a wonderful performance.
SET LIST
"Say Something"
"Mind's Eye"
"Talk To Me"
"Speak"
MUSICIANS
Jordan Rakei: vocals, keys; Jim Macrae: drums; Ernesto Marichales: percussion; Jonathan Harvey: bass; Imraan Paleker: guitar; Linda Diaz: vocals; Sam Wills: vocals; Opal Hoyt: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Suraya Mohamed, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Natasha Branch; Editor: Jack Corbett; Videographers: Bronson Arcuri, Jack Corbett, Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Mhari Shaw/NPR
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It was such an honour doing this performance.. Thanks everybody for the love.
Jordan Rakei Jakarta pleaseee
💕💕💕
Argentina wait for you Jordan. Abrazo!
We love you!
Thank You!
Tom Misch, Anderson .Paak, Masego, Phony Ppl, Moonchild (!), and now Jordan Rakei? NPR is really on their neo-soul game, and I dig it.
@lexorama47 add Moonchild to that list
@@nickmurphy5960 the biggest of facts!
And what happen to Hiatus Kaiyote ?
not exactly in the same vein, but Raveena too :~)
Straight up!
If only NPR could post these live sessions in a Spotify album! Givemme votes
alfon m but really they need a spotify account
UA-cam Music app!
@@swansequence Yes.. but let's keep pushing for Spotify since I'm already paying it :pp
yeah
They’re free on the apple podcast app 💯
Fck yea, the world finally gonna know how dope Mr Jordan Rakei is.
Here here.
Sydney Australia should be sad he Moved!!!!!!
Mmhmmmm
@@pamelaassogba1434 Just saying I live in Sydney. Not much going on like this.
dude he has 1.5m spotify listeners
My Guy on the Bongos is so happy to be there. Bless him
not trying to ruin it but those are actually congas! =)
if u watch most of the live performances, he looked pretty gassed in most of them
@ernesto.marichales
representing caracas, venezuela with that jersey. Vayaloo
That's my boy Ernesto! Absolute legend and super nice guy not to mention sick musician! So good to see him on tinydesk.
An honor to be a part of this performance 🥺
I just watched your Tiny Desk a few before i stumbled across this one, so it was funny to see you there! Good stuff!!
Every day we get one step closer to having Hiatus Kaiyote on NPR Tiny Desk
Phabulouso don’t jinx it!!!
Omg this !!!!!!
I was just thinking about this the other day.
YESSS
goat coment
His voice is unreal. He locks onto notes with such clarity and control, but it somehow sounds effortless at the same time. What a talent.
I've said before I'll say it again, the audio engineers on Tiny Disk have magic hands
Jordan Rakei is a musical genius! Glad he finally got on a Tiny Desk
Seriously!
Finally!!
wise words my men
Let's make him have 100M views
we need Alfa Mist
Y'all hear how effortlessly he hits those vibratos tho?!
So smooth
I cannot!
For real!! Like, no effort whatsoever.
The transition from "Minds's Eye" to "Talk to Me" @8:06 is just sublime.
I come back just for that transition man, so good
YES!!!! SUBLIME!!!!!
VERY MUCH
SUBLIME!!!
"Mind's Eye"🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️🙆🏾♂️What a song!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Amazing 🥵
Been a fan since I heard “ Add the Bassline”
Michael Hester she told me add a bass line... 🥺
@@soccerqueen4life2 And everything will be fine... She told me add the sound of the drums...
@@Double00P to set the mood and foundation
That's Tom Misch, also great.
This was the first place I heard him as well. Groove Curse showed up on a random station and I haven't looked back in my fandom.
The drummer is in such a groovy little pocket of his own, it’s fantastic to witness. Jordan Rakei is super talented and so is his band. Beautiful jazz/soul infused music.
Yea, he's a beat smelter alright.
And yet he's still clearly busy thinking about what he's gonna get for dinner later, how
yeah that Ryan Gosling is really multi-faceted
Finally! He's so well suited to a Tiny Desk, it was only a matter of time! One of the most beautiful voices of the current generation in my opinion.
Yes, didn't watch yet, I'm at work. But very happy about this.
Next have Electric Wire Hustle and/or Mara TK please!
originalulix lovely suggestions
@@djfunkaholic7287
While we're at the topic of NZ, Tom Scott with one of his various formations would be great, Home Brew, Avantdale City Bowling Club, etc.
Other than that, all the people of the Fly my Pretties collective would be great. Tiny Desk is of course to small for even half of them.
@@originalulix yes Electric Wire Hustle 🙌
Completely agree, one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard
That African rythm in the second song was so unexpected, it's absolutely perfect
Cultural appropriation?
Yes I'm so excited to see all of these London based artists coming here ! There is such a huge and awesome jazz scene upcoming from there (Tom Misch, Mansur Brown, Puma Blue, Alfa Mist, Yussef Dayes, and many more...)
Diggin' your list...care to share the many more??
@@Pocoyo3010 I would add Oscar Jerome, Yazmin Lacey, Kamaal Williams/Jussef Kamaal, and Joe Armon-Jones to that stellar list!
@@Pocoyo3010 Ezra Collective, Nubya Garcia, Sons of Kemet, Joy Crookes etc...
Thanks for the great recommendations folks!
I would personally add Brent Faiyaz. Just love what he and his group Sonder are doing and the promise that he has.
Anyone else still obsessed with this?
THE WAY HE TRANSITIONED FROM MIND’S EYE TO TALK TO ME!!!!!!??!!!! one of the many reasons why I love jordan rakei
I had never listened to his music before until I attended this jazz festival and he was performing live. I was alone since I couldn't find my friends and the feeling was insane, it felt like I was meant to be there at the exact moment when he performed Sorceress. I have been obsessed since.
Bathong I missed kaye performance,when was this ,where? 😭😭😭😭
@@patiencekaylee1989 Cape Town Jazz Festival 2018
The percussion in this performance is insane!!!
0:00 - Say Something
3:19 - Mind's Eye
8:08 - Talk to Me
12:48 - Speak
He's really into singing about talking huh
Kinda wish he did Mantra as well 🤧
I’m still listen to this tiny today
......a vibe I didn't know I needed, but so happy we found one another.......
This is the beauty of channels like this, helps expose us all to music we may have missed. Love Tiny Desk, COLOURS and NPR.
They nailed this. Straight into the top 10 Tiny Desk performances for me!
Wow, of course I'd see one of the most musically talented artists commenting on another musically talented artist...love your music!
Who’s your top 10?
Jordan became my favorite artist literally over night
you'd end up on my top 10 if you came to Tiny Desk, haha ;)
Easily
The transition to Talk To Me>>>>>
soo beautiful! i was on the edge of my seat
Lead vocals✅ Backing vocals✅ Drumming✅ Percussion✅ Guitar✅ Bass✅ Chords&Harmonies✅ .....This set is a whole vibe!!! 🎶😍🎶
So glad he played Mind's Eye, one of my favorite songs of all times
I had a transcendent experience at a Jordan Rakei show recently. Every.single.part.of the performance is intentional and this was the same. Also, shout out to Sam Wills...too much talent in the room. Jahhhbless
One of the marks of an exceptionally talented singer is when their recorded voice sounds the same as their live voice.
When Tiny desk has to move back in order to film everyone, you know it's a good session !
🇿🇦🇿🇦here for this vibe.. issa vibe 🤗🤭😏
Yall don't understand how long I've been waiting for this moment...
Dej I clicked on this by accident and was taken aback
Since My time
Same!
Bruhh🥺🤧
Same
My dude on the guitar was SPOT ON with the funky scratching.
fantastic.
5:15 The way he uses his voice here to punctuate the mix, and then sits deeper in it to allow the backing vox harmonies to shine through - incredible artistry. Disgracefully talented.
Can u believe his voice is actually like that.... i just --- wow
I lost my Mind ... now I'm crying I'm so happy to see Jordan Rakei here
This is solid gold astonishing live performance pure joy...... absolute revelation.......I'm 73.....love it......across all boundaries fantastic
the version of 'speak' he performs is the most beautiful thing I heard in a long time
This guy's voice must make most girls knees tremble.
I love the African influences in these beautiful songs!!
OH MY GOOOOODDDDD I AM SUCH A FAN... y’all don’t understand that I have been waiting on this notification for two years
Malachi Woodard SAME!!!
SAME x2😭I’m so happy right now
Right! I'm overjoyed!
SAME!!! 😭
Sam in the back still signing like an angel
Blessed to be able to watch this content... For free! This is the kind of thing that changes people's lives.
Well said!! ❤️🙏🏾
and MY GAWDDDDD the background singers and the band are giving me so much LIFE
Want to see him in my lifetime! Universe willing 😌
His collaborations with other artists are truly incredible. The dream is Jordan and Tom Misch at the same show 🤯
Samuel Pascall yesss!!! My dream as well
Can confirm. Jordan and Tom Misch together is the dream for SURE.
Love Tom Misch. Such a talented artist.
Undergroundfro * There is a mahogany session where they collab. Mind blowing!!
A true talent. Seeing him live past year was a treat!
Saw him in DC a year ago and I bought a ticket for a friend that hadn’t heard of him before and the experience changed their life.
It was such a good show.
For those who havent heard the masterpiece....... priceless tune DISCLOSURE - MASTERPIECES (Ft Jordan Rakei)
Superb indeed!
It’s incredible
This is how I discovered him!
Yesssss I was hoping to hear it live
Just noticing that Sam Wills is one of his background singers for this performance 🤯 I adore how all these incredible performers network, create, and influence each others sound. ALL❤, NO hate!
I literally just spotted him on my rewatch of this yesterday! I didn't know him at the time this was released. I actually posted that I noticed him on his IG page and he was grateful. :)
I feel like I blinked and he was on an upright piano. Lol. I'm over here like, wait that was there this whole time. Lol
just open your ears my dude :p
Such a talent. The textures, colors and sensitivity he expresses through sound is pure magic. That transition from Mind's Eye to Talk to Me is !! Love both tracks but this interpretation is just extra satisfying. Keep on keeping on Jordan!
This is outstanding, the band is sooo tight and soulful, incredible rhythm... loved it!
My man look like he came to install your cable and got more soul than a thousand people. I may be late , but I'm all in.
My man finally getting his shine. Jordan's live shows are magical.
Period!
This is huge! Instantly know this will be an iconic tiny desk set 👌
I seem Sam Wills on background vocals! Jordan and the entire band killing it!
Give this man an award for « Speak » !
I love that song!!!
This guy has an amazing voice
Check him out you will become an instant fan the first time I heard his voice I thought who is this!Wake up this day was the first time I heard this gorgeous voice, so sincere and honest you won't be disappointed!!
I love the way Jordan is growing as an artist. And I'd like to personally thank the cameraperson who gave me a long glimpse at the very handsome percussionist between 2:05 - 2:19. Much appreciated.
This is arguably one of the best performances on TD. This is what it's all aboutm
Beautiful and groovy... true talent✨
Bro Tiny Desk SLAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you joking? This audio quality and these jazzy chords like pillows?!?!?!?! Tiny Desk you ROCK.
Tiny Desk, THANK YOU!!!!
We meet again KT 😍😂😂😂😂😂
All of it felt good to my insides...and that backround singer is FINNNEEE
Jordan is so talented it hurts. He has been consistently releasing albums year after year without losing quality, but gaining quality and constantly somehow one-upping himself every release. Hope I get to see him one day in Texas!
Look at the universe... Today I was watching tiny desks old videos and in my head I was like imagine Jordan Rakei was at the tiny desk, I felt good thinking about it and thought I would comment those who listen yfm in South Africa would sing along... Hours later I get a UA-cam notification and guess who has graced us with his presence.... Talk to me and eye to eye are my favorites
Waiiiittttt! How am I just learning of him? This whole performance is AMAZING! Tiny Desk is literally therapy for the soul ❤
I just learned of him a couple months ago, love his music!!
Such a long awaited tiny desk on my side. I love his live performances.
Definitely one of the best Tiny desk ❤
He is amazing. Honestly I am so happy for him.
Been waiting on this since forever. Rakei is one of my hidden gems. Love it.
Tinydesk, you are true love!
Those Background-Singers are perfect with him. Never let those go - it's so rare to see this working together so unbelievably well.
This is why I love you NPR!!!! For artist like this I've never heard of who INSPIRE me to get on my guitar and practice, and to not give up on my love of music!!! I'll be watchin this numerous times like I watch Anderson Paak, Masego, and Jorja Smith! Thank you for loving music as much as I do.
Give it up for the drummer 🤩🤩
I love when the entire band gets locked and lost at the same time. So dern tight! The percussions simple yet BIG and just enough. This was just right
I'm pretty sure I can just die now... But until I do I'm just gonna keep watching this, thank you NPR!!!
i watch this every month and i am always in awe of Jordan's talent
9:00...12:09...absolutely beautiful. Thanks for channeling that energy...
jordan needs to write and compose the soundtrack for a movie
Just learned today that he did a Tiny Desk. Jordan Rakei's voice is as sublime as usual. His was the last concert I saw before COVID started, and OMG, what a magical night. I hope to see him in concert again someday.
Here of modern music right there. Amazing artist and person.
You have a beautiful smile!
I keep coming back to this, I think it's safe to say this is top 10 tiny desk performances of all time.
Props to the drummer for that beat on Mind's Eye - I like it even better than the album!
went to his show in LA last year not knowing any idea of who he was! was absolutely stunned by his performance, been a fan ever since! this is so pretty 😌
Someone put me onto this and I'm so glad she did!
8:02 Soooo Smooth! - Love to watch these guys really having fun and enjoying making amazing music together!
GizmoSpank that transition was INSANE
one of the best performance ive seen not even going to lie this man is very talented.
How can I not press the like button more than once!
what an absolute gift to wake up to
Had to come back to this. So amazing
Been a fan ever since I saw the guitar player sporting a "You got it dude" t-shirt
Bongos went crazy 💯🔥 on “minds eye”
i'm back again, listening to this for the thousandth time. the live versions of "mind's eye" and "talk to me" are absolute gold and i hope i see the live versions on all music streaming platforms one day
it was about time! One of the greatest artists in the scene
Love this, especially the rendition of Mind's Eye. Now we just need to get Loyle Carner
Everyone is just vibing, makes me happy