I Am Kawehi been a subscriber for a while. Love the vid! Was awesome to hear Phil mention you on his show. You should be much more well known than you are. I share your work with all my friends.
I've watched this video countless times over the years and am always struck by the unmitigated confidence, a tie dye t-shirt, khaki shorts and no Fs given... iconic!
The tie-dye guy is a constant almost all the way through the video, and just as he goes away, a tie-dye t-shirt woman enters the frame to finish it out. That's iconic Lawrence, KS.
The New York Times article on "Great Covers of 90s Songs" is what made me aware of Kawehi. Unlike most of the other songs on that list, she's one of the few artists whose original music I like even more than the covers. Kawehi is a great lyricist with an excellent year for melody and creating wonderfully hooky pop music with excellent lyrical content. She rises above and beyond the viral covers that are helping to make her famous. I hope more people turn their attention to her original music as a result of the exposure that comes from the covers, because she is amazing.
Yea, we don't get many Mexicans in Scotland. I've only ever met one and the only thing I can remember him telling me was that he was educated by nuns called the Sisters of Mercy ... who regularly beat the crap out of him. I don't know if they used duct tape or not.
I have no idea either. Duct tape has to be one of the most useful inventions ever though. Did you know that you can even use it as a wart remover? Kawehi's is by far the most musically creative usage I've seen.
@@shamsshaikh2887 Oh that's where this is? Wow, I have only been to Kansas once, but that's the town I stayed in. Now that I look again, that street looks vaguely familiar. Not sure if it might be the one me and my girlfriend-at-the-time visited a comic book store on.
She’s got a backpack on with what sounds like monitors in it; they’re hearing it. The mixing is super good tho, you can barely tell it’s live except for some echoing off certain areas of wall.
I watched this once probably about 6 years ago and stupidly never saved it.. Thought it was a fever dream and I had made it up. It just randomly appeared on my feed today. Still loved it as much as when i first saw it.
I've only just heard this for the first time. I've heard the official released song, and I actually don't like it... This version is SO much nicer, personally. Wish it was on Spotify.
No matter how many times I here this song.. No matter how good my day I thought was..or how bad it is.. This one song..makes my day shine brighter.. Thank you for this gift.
"Hello, police? I'd like to report someone acting strangely... I think they are either a suicide bomber or a cyborg, but either way it's bad news." (I am reminded of the Adult Swim/ATHF promotion scare... Great video though. A modern take on the one man band.)
I think that's my favourite part, the whole thing's in her headphones so nobody walking down that street hears what she does. As far as they're concerned it's just some girl covered in tape and wires singing and humming to herself. Talk about music putting you in your own little world, this was a great idea for a music video.
WHAAAAAT!!!!!!! how did I miss this awesome track!!!! KAWEHI lady you never cease to amaze, be cute as a button and real. Your definitely a true OG. There is no-one like you lady how you do the with such wicked sense of humour.Thank you❤✌😁😁😁🙏
This is crazy. I was just thinking this morning, "I wonder what that girl who made those awesome looping videos is up to now." I opened youtube and you were suggested as one of the first videos... I also don't think I have ever commented on a video but thought I would share. Glad to see you are back!
Listened to your entire youtube library, was wondering who was the original artist of this one. Pleasantly surprise it was you! This tune is epic(loved every other tune too!), and so is your live performance. Dat setup with the duct tape, fucking priceless!
Most fantastic thing I ever saw on You Tube. She is fabulous so cool...brilliant sound and clarity...super voice like an angel...she looks amazing in that outfit, who needs a music producer when you can do this...wow! XX
Just love those cute smiles inbetween lines... you're adorable, not to mention super talented and generally amazing! Keep up the good fight! And keep making cool music!
This makes me smile so much. Especially during these weird times. Found your latest video and kept watching more videos of you throughout the day. Such an amazing talent!
I watch this video every single day... it's the only way to cure it being stuck in my head. The way you throw your head back and sing "yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!" is so charming it absolutely melts me every time.
I love this song so much! I prefer this version to the one on Spotify! I think she should've made it so everyone else could hear the music. I just LOVE that keyboard melody!
This is so good, found it by accident a while back but come back occasionally for a fix or two. Very clever, uber talented and hugely entertaining! You are a true artist!
So I'm 40. Heard this song, subscribed and wanted to google the song to see who wrote it. What the fuck girl.. you are a freakin musical prodigy! I went through your vids and I think my fave is this one followed by the cover of "The way you make me feel". Just blown away.
So we here we have a girl that can beat-box, make samples on the go and she can sing!!!!.... I think this is what is called a talented person, i am not sure, with so much talentless people becoming famous i start to forget what talent stands for!
A friend of mine just saw you in concert tonight and told me to look you up. I found this video first -- not only is the song amazing, it also really speaks to me re: some stuff I've been going through recently. You are badass.
Before this I'd only seen your MJ video The way you make me feel. when I first started watching this video I saw all that around your waist and thought O no she going to blow herself up. But all you did was blow me away. absolutely brilliant.
This is the first time I hear that song and it's absolutely amazing! I'm wondering why this song didn't show up in the German Charts!? She's so unbelievable cool and cute! And the fact that people walking by and don't know what incredible music she makes, is absolutely funny 😂
Kawehi & Co., I don't know why I haven't seen this until just last week from a FB video by Unilad Sound. If it wasn't for their in-video captions like "Only she can hear the music" then I wouldn't have realized or noticed just how awesome this video is!!! Wished you guys had included those captions as well. This video should have at least 4 more million views than it does now. Just absolutely amazing! I want to see & hear more like this pls.! #KawehiFan
This is the epitome of Dope AF! 😎 The way you maintain your composure with all the distractions like peeps staring & kids practicing their parkour lol. That's Commitment!!
Much love to Philly D and the Nation
this is an awesome song and a great video.
I wonder if you could put on a concert like this, where attendants get bluetooth headphones and they hear your output.
I Am Kawehi Glad he led us here. Question though, is everything we hear the audio created and captured during the video?
You are fantastic. Been subscribed since your cover of Nirvana's Heart Shaped Box. Loving this original.
I Am Kawehi been a subscriber for a while. Love the vid! Was awesome to hear Phil mention you on his show. You should be much more well known than you are. I share your work with all my friends.
Me. Halfway through 2024. How did I miss this person's music and how lucky am I to finally stumble over it?
Me. Three quarters through 2024. I was here when this song/EP dropped, and I'm still waiting (and hoping) for new music...
This is one of the coolest, dorkiest, most adorable things I've seen in a long time
And I'm back 5 years later. That chorus is a killer! Can't get it out of my head!
lol your 5 year old comment is right above this one
I've watched this video countless times over the years and am always struck by the unmitigated confidence, a tie dye t-shirt, khaki shorts and no Fs given... iconic!
AND THOSE LEGS, BOOTS!!!
She said before how scared she was. That made me respect her more.
And full sock exposure plus an unironic baseball cap. Honestly legendary.
The tie-dye guy is a constant almost all the way through the video, and just as he goes away, a tie-dye t-shirt woman enters the frame to finish it out. That's iconic Lawrence, KS.
The New York Times article on "Great Covers of 90s Songs" is what made me aware of Kawehi. Unlike most of the other songs on that list, she's one of the few artists whose original music I like even more than the covers. Kawehi is a great lyricist with an excellent year for melody and creating wonderfully hooky pop music with excellent lyrical content. She rises above and beyond the viral covers that are helping to make her famous. I hope more people turn their attention to her original music as a result of the exposure that comes from the covers, because she is amazing.
Exactly. I would rather that she made more of her own music.
One of the best uses of duct tape ever,
fishy paw You clearly don't know any Mexicans! Get your multi ethincity friends game up son!!
Yea, we don't get many Mexicans in Scotland. I've only ever met one and the only thing I can remember him telling me was that he was educated by nuns called the Sisters of Mercy ... who regularly beat the crap out of him. I don't know if they used duct tape or not.
I have no idea either. Duct tape has to be one of the most useful inventions ever though. Did you know that you can even use it as a wart remover? Kawehi's is by far the most musically creative usage I've seen.
that was one of my first thoughts as well
Roberto Alejandro Valdés Zorrilla Good at 'engineering', a bit like the Scots. McGiver sounds awfully Scottish too. ;D
Can't believe I'm hearing this for the first time. Absolutely amazing 👏 🔥
That's what I said!
And now it's my turn to feel that way!
You're fantastic, it's takes quite a courage to wander down a street and make a live music video!
not real
@@mikejohnson3338 I am from Lawrence KS where she is from, and I can say it is very real
@@shamsshaikh2887 Oh that's where this is? Wow, I have only been to Kansas once, but that's the town I stayed in. Now that I look again, that street looks vaguely familiar. Not sure if it might be the one me and my girlfriend-at-the-time visited a comic book store on.
That moment you realize that the people walking by her probably don't hear any of the music she's making. hahahahaha
She’s got a backpack on with what sounds like monitors in it; they’re hearing it.
The mixing is super good tho, you can barely tell it’s live except for some echoing off certain areas of wall.
luvs her .. such a authentic soul..Luzessss
They're just not responding to it because they're lame.
Pretty sure she's the only one who can hear it as she is wearing headphones..@@joshisnot11
Is true I read it online somewhere
Still in love and awe with this song, this video and Kawehi.
I still don't know why this didn't go viral. This video had everything that a great youtube creator music video should have.
Kawehi, you are truly an incredible artist. Please upload more often!
RianwithanI yes live to please us!!!! ;P
Great! I stumbled upon this video and it makes me happy! I take a dose every night.
Awesome. I cannot get enough of how dorky cool you are! I'm definitely in your tribe.
who the fuck says tribe, nerd
Team Edog The tribe has spoken
gtfo kid
You dare trespass on our lands and dictate how we speak?
Pat Gomes same :) 🙌💞🎶
I watched this once probably about 6 years ago and stupidly never saved it.. Thought it was a fever dream and I had made it up. It just randomly appeared on my feed today. Still loved it as much as when i first saw it.
My life was a lie . How come I only found out about this girl now ?
I've only just heard this for the first time. I've heard the official released song, and I actually don't like it... This version is SO much nicer, personally. Wish it was on Spotify.
Me too found her yesterday! Haven't stopped listening. lol
Well that was amazing
2017: No Band Needed
She got enough equipment to play all the parts lol.
Back here 7 years later in 2024. You showed up in my feed again. Please do this kind of video again, Kawehi. This was cool back then, it still is now.
You are a legend. You are my new hero.
Thank you for making awesome and unique content.
No matter how many times I here this song.. No matter how good my day I thought was..or how bad it is..
This one song..makes my day shine brighter..
Thank you for this gift.
"Hello, police? I'd like to report someone acting strangely... I think they are either a suicide bomber or a cyborg, but either way it's bad news."
(I am reminded of the Adult Swim/ATHF promotion scare... Great video though. A modern take on the one man band.)
Barry. Barry is my problem with cyborgs. And Dr. Krieger.
But not Katya, I'd be ok with Katya.
nacoran Sadly that report to the police could actually happened in the world of today
A Muslim could never do this 😭😂
I think that's my favourite part, the whole thing's in her headphones so nobody walking down that street hears what she does. As far as they're concerned it's just some girl covered in tape and wires singing and humming to herself. Talk about music putting you in your own little world, this was a great idea for a music video.
WHAAAAAT!!!!!!! how did I miss this awesome track!!!! KAWEHI lady you never cease to amaze, be cute as a button and real. Your definitely a true OG. There is no-one like you lady how you do the with such wicked sense of humour.Thank you❤✌😁😁😁🙏
Can't believe i just saw this today. Where in the world is hiding this talented woman lol?
Love this … have to watch it everyday … puts me in a great mood, 😝👍
This is crazy. I was just thinking this morning, "I wonder what that girl who made those awesome looping videos is up to now." I opened youtube and you were suggested as one of the first videos... I also don't think I have ever commented on a video but thought I would share. Glad to see you are back!
dillpick6 one of her old songs was in my recommendation last night, and I wondered the same thing
She’s just chilling while walking downtown looking like a universal music soldier
How is everyone NOT stopping and staring? She is incredible!!!
They can’t hear the music…
Listened to your entire youtube library, was wondering who was the original artist of this one. Pleasantly surprise it was you! This tune is epic(loved every other tune too!), and so is your live performance. Dat setup with the duct tape, fucking priceless!
Can't believe I'm hearing this for the first time now, after 6 years of release 🥰🥰🥰
..... When you need a comeback anthem in 2021, THIS IS IT, again.... Girl power.
Most fantastic thing I ever saw on You Tube. She is fabulous so cool...brilliant sound and clarity...super voice like an angel...she looks amazing in that outfit, who needs a music producer when you can do this...wow! XX
Just love those cute smiles inbetween lines... you're adorable, not to mention super talented and generally amazing! Keep up the good fight! And keep making cool music!
This makes me smile so much. Especially during these weird times. Found your latest video and kept watching more videos of you throughout the day. Such an amazing talent!
I watch this video every single day... it's the only way to cure it being stuck in my head. The way you throw your head back and sing "yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!" is so charming it absolutely melts me every time.
Give us your thoughts on the brown t-shirt fellow rapidly dabbing after the mother and child split.
2:02 for reference. I would be fascinated to hear whether he remembers it. I bet their group was probably many drinks in.
@@jfryk haha no thoughts on him specifically, every background person in this video has their own charm
one thing I will say though, at 2:11 imagine how cool it would have been if that kid jumped just a second earlier
I love this song so much! I prefer this version to the one on Spotify! I think she should've made it so everyone else could hear the music. I just LOVE that keyboard melody!
This is such a good clip 👌.. the song still rips in 2024 and so does the clip 😊
Greatest walking one-man-band ever seen !
Surprised this hasn't got more views. People missing out.
Kawehi this song has been in my head ever since you passed through Rochester, NY a few months ago!
Drink me some Jameson!!! Love it... kewl song... good job, and kudos!!! 🤘🏻😃👍🏻thumbs way up!!!
I'm in love! Her passion and joy comes through in every verse. You rock girl!
This is so good, found it by accident a while back but come back occasionally for a fix or two.
Very clever, uber talented and hugely entertaining!
You are a true artist!
You're the coolest person on youtube honestly love all your videos! One of the reasons I got into looping ~ please keep doing what you're doing!!
RSorbyGuitars check out Beardyman and Dub Fx, mate. You won't regret it.
Just did! Thank you for introducing me - these looping artists are insane honestly
That's crazy I just came across this on Facebook today!
Yes, me too. its masterpiece😮
Fantastic video Kawehi! This just screams you, I love it!
Cool song!! Cooler video!!! SMOKING COOL YOUNG LADY WITH A ROCKING LOOK AND SOUND!!!! I'M DOWN WITH THIS!!!!
Every time I see a woman that talented and beautiful I can't help but think to myself, "oh I see, I've wasted my life"
I love this song and video. I must have watched it 20 times and I'm still noticing different things with people in the background.
I cannot stop watching this! This is so brilliant!
I've walked that street dozens of times. I see downtown Lawrence in a whole new way now.
This is way beyond wile for me to watch.
Awesome performance.
Amazing song, love it!
Why am I, a grown ass man, crying from this video and upbeat song? 😢
I love everything (except the lame dude spastically 'dabbing' at 2:01) about this video. SUBSCRIBED.
slimkt wtf is dabbing?
That thing that dude did is dabbing
Gonna have to agree with you on that.
Maybe he was doing it unironically, which means he was enjoying it.
This song and video still inspire the heck out of me. Chills. Just incredible!
That's a terrific fight song! Be strong and BELIEVE!
I saw this on TikTok last year but its been on UA-cam 7 years....
Well, glad to be an avid fan now!
So I'm 40. Heard this song, subscribed and wanted to google the song to see who wrote it. What the fuck girl.. you are a freakin musical prodigy! I went through your vids and I think my fave is this one followed by the cover of "The way you make me feel". Just blown away.
still one of my favorite musical performances ever
That walk at @0:53
So we here we have a girl that can beat-box, make samples on the go and she can sing!!!!.... I think this is what is called a talented person, i am not sure, with so much talentless people becoming famous i start to forget what talent stands for!
Just absolutely adore this. I have to listen once a week at least.
Love love 🧡🥃✌🏻✨
crazy amounts of talent
Every time i listen to this, i learn some calm, but love the soul. Thank You for being Kawehi, ( bows deeply and mos respectfully )
One of my favourite songs ever.
Jameson time!!! You crushed it, I'm on Amazon sharing it!!
A friend of mine just saw you in concert tonight and told me to look you up. I found this video first -- not only is the song amazing, it also really speaks to me re: some stuff I've been going through recently. You are badass.
papa bless
Still love this. Hope you bring back the street version of "On the Radio", it was better than coffee for getting me going..
I don't know what to be impressed by more: your musical talent or your phenomenal duct tape skills.
Had to watch this again today. It makes me smile so much. So much awesomeness on display!
"Hey Mom there's that weird girl again passing by"
"she's not weird son, just emm different"
That is quite the techno getup. I dig it.
Well, thanks to Philly D. I'm here now. This is great. Here's a new subscriber for you!
Now that you're here you should also check out her cover of Nirvana's Heart Shaped Box.
I just might.
Phil reported about her? Didn't even know. Which video was that?
xmichaud
Fuck Philly D.
If this isn't the shit, Idk what is. Damn girl, you really rock it. What a badass at your craft.
This person is soooo epic, pass her on to others she deserves the exposure.
When I heard your song UA-cam on Spotify it made me hope the positive and encouraging voices are louder and more powerful. ❤️❤️❤️
Before this I'd only seen your MJ video The way you make me feel. when I first started watching this video I saw all that around your waist and thought O no she going to blow herself up. But all you did was blow me away. absolutely brilliant.
Yup.. can't keep from coming back to this song. hooked..love it..for years...
This is incredible. Someone get her a record deal!
The chorus keeps playing in my head... love the song... love the video!
This is the first time I hear that song and it's absolutely amazing! I'm wondering why this song didn't show up in the German Charts!?
She's so unbelievable cool and cute! And the fact that people walking by and don't know what incredible music she makes, is absolutely funny 😂
7 years ago?????? I got a lot of catching up to do! Love the music! I look forward for more of your music Kawehi!!
Beautiful downtown Lawrence. I think I was in the background at one point.
Kawehi & Co., I don't know why I haven't seen this until just last week from a FB video by Unilad Sound. If it wasn't for their in-video captions like "Only she can hear the music" then I wouldn't have realized or noticed just how awesome this video is!!! Wished you guys had included those captions as well. This video should have at least 4 more million views than it does now. Just absolutely amazing! I want to see & hear more like this pls.! #KawehiFan
Same this song is awesome.
damn it Philip DeFranco this is Awesome :3
Your mind is incredible...the ideas, the sound, the way you carry it out - it's just crazy. The world is a better place...
Love this, its so cool, better than the other music!!!
This is the epitome of Dope AF! 😎 The way you maintain your composure with all the distractions like peeps staring & kids practicing their parkour lol. That's Commitment!!
Phil brought me here and DAYUM THIS GIRL IS AMAZING! Totally subscribed 😍😍💖
You’re a genius!
This girl deserves to go big, hope Phil helped nudge things along faster for her
Wow so good, love this and totally live just awesome, what a talented young lady Kawehi is .
This should be a hit !!!!!
I come back and listen to this song whenever I need cheering up, so thank you very much :D
now thats a really cool iPod!!! does it come in purple? Also BEST use of DUCK TAPE EVER!!! great song!!! really enjoyed it!!
duct* tape
Chills. It's been a while since I've listened to this and it just gets better. Rock on @iamkawehi!
Man that hook is out of this world good. Keep it up dude!
Just saw this now from Unilad...your music rock, love the beat girl!
this is f***ing amazing thank you
Cannot get this out of my head. Thanks