Ro James: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Bobby Carter | December 5, 2016 - Lots of us try to be cool, but the trick has always been in the subtleties; they're what allow us to walk that thin line between cool and corny. Enter Ro James.
Ask where he's from, and James will say, "Everywhere." He spent his childhood and teenage years from Germany to New York, and from Hawaii to Indiana. Rosie Gaines of Prince's New Power Generation is his aunt, so James comes by his coolness honestly. In 2013, James independently dropped his EP, Coke, Jack And Cadillacs. His debut album, Eldorado, exemplifies that cool. It's a hazy ride that explores love, lust and other vices without the lovey-dovey clichés. The album always feels current, even as his slick wordplay and acoustic vibe could easily slide it into a '70s or '90s hit list.
James and his band recently stopped by the NPR Music offices to play two tracks that seem tailor-made for a Tiny Desk concert, as well as a deconstructed version of his club jam from Eldorado. His falsetto falls right in the pocket with the lead guitar of his breakout hit, "Permission." This new arrangement of his follow-up single, "Already Knew That," maintains the bounce of the studio version, but the restrained arrangement allows listeners to follow the playful words much better. In between songs, he asks, "Y'all hot, or is it just me?" - at which point a few in the audience immediately giggle and emphatically agree while fanning themselves. Ro James is still the coolest.
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SET LIST
"Permission"
"Already Knew That"
"A.D.I.D.A.S. (All Day I)"
MUSICIANS
Ro James (vocals); Marlon Lewis (drums); Greg Moore (guitar); Eric Whatley (bass)
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Nicole Boliaux; Editor: Nicole Boliaux; Production Assistant: Anna Marketti; Photo: Raquel Zaldivar/NPR.
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RO JAMES still makes me melt. I still listen to this in 2023
This dude has always been my favorite artist... Listening to him makes me feel like I'm stuck in those moments when you find out the other person likes you back...
❤❤
Facts ❤️ nothing like that first feeling
Hey beautyful, where you from?
Perfect description
Whoa...Reading your comment.. literally..sent a chill down my spine..That feeling is wonderful and fleeting and can only happen once with that person. The next great feeling is when you share and witness the birth of a child that you and that person created together.
🎩❤️🎩
His voice is a versatile, seductive instrument which he plays with conviction and subtlety...Wonderful mellow Rn'B!
Yesss well said 👏🏽
His runs are craaaaaazzzyy!!!!
for yearssssss bruh its insane
Those Falsettos! baby! they get me every time!
The entire Album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!! I swear I'm so in love with Ro James
I loved every minute of this. I love the rasp in his voice.
RnB been sucking .had me listening to old albums .but this dude got my attention . Pure talent
you listened to Anderson Paak? even solange's album is pretty dope
Raleigh Ritchie has some really good songs, I'd recommend him
he reminds me a lot of like Miguel who's been killing it for a while.
Damn this dude can really sing!! WoW!!! R&B is still alive!!!! Just Thinking out loud!!!
When he started performing A.D.I.A.D.S though 😩 definitely was doing something to my spirit
So D’Angelo and Prince had a son that looks sorta like Lyfe Jennings and is Jaheim’s cousin...
That looks like school boi q lol
Speaking of D'Angelo, when he's gonna show up here? :)
lol
Word!! HAAAAAAAAAA!
And he friends with Maxwell and his lil bro is BJ The Chicago Kid
A tiny desk concert I never even knew I wanted or needed! Mind blown. He's got such a raw and gorgeous voice. Literally my fave now
damn he actually sounds like that
nineties Baby e know right!? I'm usually disappointed in live performances, like I wasn't feeling H.E.R. when she did Tiny Desk. Something was off. Idk But Ro put it DOOOOWWWNNN!
@@purpleplumtrinkets H.E.R was off ? We mustve watched different videos .
@@shosaleen Music is received differently by everyone. Don't get me wrong, I love H.E.R.!👌 I just wasn't feeling that particular performance. I come in ✌️
@@purpleplumtrinkets your speaking of the performance with Daniel ceasar ?
Just like the track..frfr💯‼️
Raw or should I say Ro talent...Lmao...Goodness!!! So much soul.....A lot of Prince; pinch of Eric Bennett and a little D'Angelo all in one Ro James....
Excited too see him on here he is extremely talent
We Need Luke James on NPR!!!!
Who else Agrees??
🎶🎵🎼🎤
This comment deserves more likes!
They used to sing in a group together in New Orleans…..Luke and Ro (hence the James name)….
this guy is amazing. people please check his album out its hot.. ro james your the man!
Karen Spencer I second this!
Darlyn Dyson ok
I agree! I listen to his album every day, its awesome! :)
yes girl it's the best album i listen to it every day myself. people are sleeping on him!
This young man is Award worthy I love his style
I've been waiting on a Tiny Desk Concert from Ro. YAAAASSSSS!
Aye, he graduated from my highschool. This is great.
And what school is that.. This school should be very proud of him..
Tina Williams North Central Highschool in Indianapolis.
Sam STS that's tight I'm from Indiana and got friends from North Central. Now I like him even more
Great talent. NPR tiny desk people, please turn on the AC. All the artists complain about it being too hot.
Or All The Artist Are on Something And the Lights are bringing those Spirits Out. A Cleansing of the Kidneys&Soul if u may.
ac might wash the sound
Ro is a super talent. He’s slept on but he demands attention every time he opens his mouth. He’s going to shine and impact the world with his gifts
He need to come back. That new album is straight heat🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ro James is Dope asf
This man is smooth. Bringing true R&B back
Ro James is sooooo FINE!!!!
that Willie hutch sample on guitar
Yeassss
This mans voice is so nice.. the tone and texture is great. His lyrical content could use a lot of work, and I'm sure it will develop over time. I wish he would have sang "Everything"... that is a nice one... nice performance overall 👌🏾
Awesome sound and performance. Cool!
great performance, great voice and like ro's style here too haha
This performance makes me like him more. I initially liked him and saw him live with BJ and wasnt that impressed, but I think I just needed more.
Good job Ro!
thanks to Ro James cause i had to grow out of Chris Brown young sound
still listen to this once a month
Something he does with his voice sounds like Prince sometimes
his aunt is Rosie Gaines who sang with Prince he also said he was obsessed with purple rain, just like the dream you can hear all the influences, and the singer Snoh was also a prince protege. You didn't ask for all that info but I gave it to you anyway. I love everything Prince lol
That guitarist though! #smooth
Ro James is an incredible artist.
Yes, Ro James! I love it.
All Tiny Desk Concerts sound amazing, but Ro James' Tiny Desk Concert sounds better than the albums studio version--especially 'You already knew that"
If he could stop smoking weed and preserve his voice, he will have some staying power and be able to perform live well into his 60's like POP/Rock icons Bruce, Elton John and Billy Joel...
also T-Pains'
They all drink, do or did drugs...lol
but most singers be still sounding so good if they smokin Chris Brown, Tory Lanez idk do it make them sound good ? idk 😂
Great voice, Great Cd, Great artist! Hurry up with your new project!
Looks like Jeezy & Schoolboy Q in a blender with the voice of Maxwell, Prince and touch of Sam Cooke in a blender.
Michael Tsahrelias add D'angelo in that blender
Iron Mike jeezy and school boy q😂😂😂😂
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love his unique voice!
You already knew that 😍💕💕💕
He really enjoyed performing the second song...... But u already knew that.
That's my song! 🖤
yo there goes my man Greg Moore playing guitar! Coldest white dude ever on the guitar
No voice enhancement, no machines, sangin. ✊🏾. R3
Talent
I love Ro James........Love his Voice....
Excellent music.
Yup! I def can vibe with Ro & his music! His single "RAIN" tho wheww yess indeed!
A recipe for real funk and soul so iconic
I love his sound. This was great!!
The sound of his leather jacket is making me feel some type of way😂😆😉🎵🎵🎵
This made me so happy and he sang my three favourite songs of his!! Thank you 🙏🏾😘🥰 it’s all love
2020. Came here cause I need some soul food to get me through Corona virus social distancing.
the lyrics to this song is so dope
Great performance!!!
Beautiful.❤
This voice is everything
Schoolboy Q changed alot his music, i like this new direciton
Cat Down The Road lol
the bucket hat and the round glasses lmao
HILARIOUS
good one
damn, schoolboy Q lost weight too! 😂
Wow I've never seen him before. I have to check out his album. This reminds me of the No name gypsy song from her mixtape.
Always love your music Ro James...keep up the good work man
His voice is so sensual and unique! I have definitely become a huge fan!
Green light… yes♥️🌟💫
Back again 🔥🔥
Loving this man's voice
So different I love it❤❤❤
just like it sounds track. real singer
impressive guitarist
AWESOME I love TINY desk and Ro James is so oooooweeee!
Ro James 🔥🔥🔥
Why am I now finding this 😍😍😍
Y'all hear this man singing to me!?!? 😁
😒😏
Omg ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love his voice
He sounds so much like Prince.its like prince gave him his voice and his naughty songs and Ro ran with it
This Album super 🔥 and dang he actually sounds like that
RJ is dope his album is fire.
I love his music. the remix with BJ the Chicago Kid is heat! his vocals are dope AF!
Kinda Mad he didn't do "Holy Water" but I enjoyed every min of this
ugh that’s my fav
This gives me goosebumps💯💯💯💯 I feel u ♏
I Stan even more ❤️‼️
Luv Ro❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yesss
Nice vocal control...
That jacket is dope af! yes Ro!
Just me or did anyone notice that Chance sampled these guys in Lost?
sashafierce1011 They both sampled a same song but I feel u.
sashafierce1011 dr dre beat actually
He should just stick to live instrumentation. Sounds wayyy better
Aidan Moore Don't tell the man how to do his job.
Aidan Moore He uses live instrumentation when he performs @ concerts. I know because I saw him live twice.
It's giving Lenny Kravitz fused with Prince🤷🏽♀️🎶🎵🔥
Is amazing to me how no one can hear the prince in his voice. I definitely hear it.
Les bons bails de la neo soul
Bibou une dinguerie
Camy Idi c'est rare les français ici
on est là si si
Nice Bro..👍👍👍
This is soulful
Good job ro jame
Ro James keep in the essence of r&b 1 note at a time but u already knew that
Sounds like D'anglo an prince that Looks like school boi Q
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love he! Lol. 😍😍😍😍😍😍
his voice reminds me of Prince. It makes sense tho
sohna Harzeez his aunt sang with prince she sang on Diamond’s and pearls
He's even more amazin live he's so hot 😍😍❤️ Luv from Liverpool Blessed 🙏
Yessss🥳🥳🥳❤🥂🎉
I just like his face🙏🏿
Issavibe
But like.. this version of permission is so much better than the studio one
feels like he watched Miguel's Tiny Desk Performance. like I can do that. All the way down to the look. lol.I kid.