How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.
A band with good sound is okay. But a band with good vibes is a beautiful thing. Those guys are so damned happy playing, they make me wanna pick up an instrument.
This guy is a performer.. he gets into character for each song. He had a toy mic for long live the chief and when he sang bambi he was vibing with the bottle but did not actually drink. True artist, he has to “feel” everything.
Reminds me of classic torch singers, still the way songs are performed in parts of Spain and southern Italy, total immersion and acting out the song. Love it.
Did you see how emotional the tamborine/maracas guy got when they were saying bounce it like a trampoline at 1:20 hahaha he was reliving some good memories
Man, how is it that soo many of these are better than the tracks on the record. I love this version of Long Live the Chief. It is soo good, that I can hardly listen to the original now. Got Damn son! Killing it at NPR!
My brother Jidenna, I was at Planet fitness gym one day and your music video "classic man" was played and I just about jumped off the treadmill in excitement. I was like, that is my brother right there y'all. Great job, keep representing us well.
Jidenna is an incredible performer seriously! I just captured him during One Music Fest and he is amazing serious. Lots of energy and swag! You must see him live he moves all over the stage and dance. I think he was a little restricted at Tiny Desk but he is still dope! It's not many like Him but he is great! Please get his The Chief Album!
He looks cute in his clothes. That's a traditional Nigerian style outfit he has on, he never disappoint representing his beloved country in his clothes, all in the African fabric most of his shirts are made out of. We love you a whole lot my brother!
I didn't like the version of Trampoline that I heard on tv and the radio, but Tiny Desks makes it sound so good that I actually like this version and the rest of the songs on this video. I love the work of whomever does the audio for these Tiny Desks!
This cat is sooooo wayyyyy underrated..Hisstyle is effortless and he shines over much of what is currently considered r&b in this current day. Real Talk!
this thread quickly went from random, unsolicited love shown to murdering families to murdering families for hire. i'm disappointed. *yet still entertained. continue on boys.*
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How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.
He's awesome
😂😂😂
No u r not !!!!
Clown statement for the best tiny desk you have.
This is the most casual I've ever seen this man.
Magnificent! Bravo Jidenna!
An he's still super clean, right! love it
Lol he was drinking a bottle of e&j during bambi. Don't think you can get more casual than that lol
I had the same thought
casual? naah. he’s a classic man.
Am I the only person who is mesmerized by this man's beauty?
He's too hot for life
No. 🙃
Rebecca You’re the only one. Typical biracial man.
He's Gorgeous and I didn't understand why he had a hat on.
No you are not! His style and aura is special😎😎
This album did not get the love it deserved! He is so talented and refreshing.
Tk Mayana I I agree
The album stays in my rotation. He is very underrated
85 to Africa will be a vibe though.
Ikr
Because the album wasn’t good. All his fans are in this comment section lol
A band with good sound is okay. But a band with good vibes is a beautiful thing. Those guys are so damned happy playing, they make me wanna pick up an instrument.
Wish I could love this.. It can be an average band, but if they have soul/passion, I can find myself loving them.
LoL👍😁😘😇
AFO I love Bambi too 😍😍😍😍
But, can you play though 🤔.
Bro was whistling
"We need to be free more, what the fuck we got degrees for, if we ain't flying overseas more, if we ain't fuckin on the seashore!" Word. I'm wit it.
This guy is a performer.. he gets into character for each song. He had a toy mic for long live the chief and when he sang bambi he was vibing with the bottle but did not actually drink. True artist, he has to “feel” everything.
nabz al rash artist and performer. I’m an artist but not much of a performer
Reminds me of classic torch singers, still the way songs are performed in parts of Spain and southern Italy, total immersion and acting out the song. Love it.
I wonder what’s the name of the drink he was sippin💯
Whenever he said, "Bounce bounce bounce bounce" all I could think of was The remix to ignition by R. Kelly 😂
Jaden White yess
Jaden White that was the whole point...
WORD!! hahahahahahah same here!
Jaden White 😂😂😂😂😂
its called an amage or and allusion. its done to make the experience and meaning deeper. there's levels to it you and i know. sit down.
I've never seen band/backup singers have so much fun - I watched their faces more than I watched Jidenna😂
Tolu O So very true,they made the experience even better. You can tell they are a connected crew.
Did you see how emotional the tamborine/maracas guy got when they were saying bounce it like a trampoline at 1:20 hahaha he was reliving some good memories
Check out Tyler the creator NPR. :-)
Y is he so underrated...
the bluejay 😀
You're doing the Lord's work, NPR.
Agree 🙌🏽
🤣🤣facts!!!
😂🤣😅
Yass🙌
MFkin word🔥🔥🔥
BAMBI GO HARD!
So Hard!
All my ancestors welled up inside listening to those rhythms.
Come here daily for it!
Found this guy through Luke Cage and that's still my favorite moment in the show. So glad to see him here too.
Jeremy Babila same
Yim Yam what show
I found Jidenna before I watched Luke cage and about died when that scene came on. Died.
Saaaammmeeeee
@@roronoaz4lyfe1947"Luke Cage"
So if you work at NPR you get private concerts......are you hiring?
Nancelia Prince 😂😂😂
And without all the harsh noise of a regular one too
Nancelia Prince 35 yrs plus ago, The Apparrel Mart in Downtown Atlanta gave free concerts for its employees!
They are taking apps for an internship until October 29th now
I'll work my way up, make up a position for me, and yes I work well with others 😉
The guitar guy didn't have so go hard at his Bambi solo. Pure fire.
Will gittens. He has a whole UA-cam channel. He is a great singer too 🔥🔥
My exact sentiments😂. He went too hard
10:07 homie on the guitar hit that milly rock cause he knew whats good. Love this tiny desk so much.
Jayshil Charan YES
Ok
lmao thank you, can't believe i didn't catch it the first couple watches!!
Uuuuunderrated ☝️😌
way to underrated complete package
Eyyy with the J Dilla picture 👍🏽
jose rodriguez 😎🤙
The most handsome band ever
he is a gorgeous man. beard + smile. 😍
You're a gorgeous woman.
I'll be lucky to know you.
God damn. He is so charming, under-rated and ahead of the game. His band is also outrageous
And so effing pretty!!!!
Shout out to my Nigerian brother 🇳🇬🇳🇬🙏🏾🙏🏾
Jidenna is bomb but this band is on some next level stuff! Even my man's whistling was A-1 lbs
AS are you are funny
Loved it. This dude has a different tone to his music.
His music that was used in luke cage was amazing
The drummer is murdering that set.
I'm just impressed at the amount of sound we get out of those tiny shakers.
HOW THE HECK DID I MISS THIS!!???? Yes!!!! My goodness...Jidenna...Yes!! 🇳🇬
I've watched this an unhealthy amount of times
THERE NEEDS TO BE A REAL NPR MUSIC TINY DESK CONCERT ON TOUR!!!!
Omg his hair looks lush, what a handsome man
The spirit took me during Long Live the Chief and half a verse came out my mouth without missing a beat.
For some reason, "Bambi" is something I could visualize Harry Belefonte singing if he was born in this generation. lol
That rendition of "Long Live The Chief" is just... fuckin killer man
Why is he so hot
Praise Beesus the guitarist, is hott!!!
He's so charming! It's definitely a mix between his eyes and that smile!!
Chrys Monae...don't forget the hair. By the way, stay away from from my man, he's takin. Love you guys.
HAHAH!!! You're right but ya know...I'm actually 100% not into guys so you have nothing to worry about lol
it's the casual confidence, the swagger that makes him so attractive!
First time I'm hearing a direct shoutout/show of appreciation from the artist to npr for doing what they do. His mum raised him well. Ezigbo nwa!
you heard Ti, Ty Dollar Sign lots others... Jidenna Still my chief tho
0:00 "Trampoline"
4:30 "Long Live the Chief"
7:30 "Bambi"
One of the best. After Anderson Paak ..check his out of you haven't
Facts!
what about chance's show?
t.pain also killed it i feel
it's hard to tell with these shows, they're sooo damn good, gets the best out of artists
Andersons tiny desk actually made me a fan. I also liked nonames quite a lot
He's third tank and the bangaz first and Anderson paak second
Yessss lawwwd
I love Jidenna!
The energy of the key boardist ❤❤❤ he's jammin the entire time
How is the whole band fine af 😍 golly
Man, how is it that soo many of these are better than the tracks on the record. I love this version of Long Live the Chief. It is soo good, that I can hardly listen to the original now. Got Damn son! Killing it at NPR!
Holy shit these versions are awesome
Could've been atleast 1 more song... they killed it.
Chike Walker agreed
i vote for 'the let out' or 'safari'.
YES!!! I Loved This. Beautiful Black Men enjoying themselves. BAMBI 🙌😍
"Trampoline" is Molly's theme song. I thought it was so fitting to hear it on "Insecure".
Ken Joyner yes!
They went to school together
The way they switched up Long Live the Chief!!!!!!!!!! Amazing. Jidenna and band are truly talented. Forever a fan.
Just found this in 2022. Love this version of bambi
All of these men are beautiful
His smile is deadass contagious
This is crazy, dude has so much talent
Divine Masculine....he got that Eric Badu vibe...lol
Why is he staring into my soul singing Bambi!!! This is my favorite song everrrrrrrr😊😊😊
😉
As a fellow Nigerian, brings me so much joy to hear him and his band perform, nothing but all smiles
My brother Jidenna, I was at Planet fitness gym one day and your music video "classic man" was played and I just about jumped off the treadmill in excitement. I was like, that is my brother right there y'all. Great job, keep representing us well.
Anyone else glad to be in a generation with him 😍❤️
Jidenna is an incredible performer seriously! I just captured him during One Music Fest and he is amazing serious. Lots of energy and swag! You must see him live he moves all over the stage and dance. I think he was a little restricted at Tiny Desk but he is still dope! It's not many like Him but he is great! Please get his The Chief Album!
perfect setlist to show his versatility
Agreed…
He has a beautiful smile that reaches his eyes.
The man sings, raps, is educated and handsome. What wrong can he do😭😭😍😍😍😍
My heart is so full of happiness now
Young man with an old soul..
I want to be there when they have their jam sessions! They probably vibe so hard.
Is it wrong for me to think a lotta them don't appreciate the bomb artistry in the building? I would be so hype.
Yeah this is maybe the best Tiny Desk ever.
One of the best Tiny Desk sessions I've listened to period...
I love them all, but this is my favorite Tiny Desk....
long live the chief in this version is dope!
GOD BLESS JIDENNA FOREVER!! .... THE BRUTHA ON THE GUITAR 🎸 WAS AMAZING & RIVETING!!!!
The last track is on another level making you feel sentimental.
its weird not seeing homie in a suite
Emmanuel its a casual suit, check the handkerchief.
He looks cute in his clothes.
That's a traditional Nigerian style outfit he has on, he never disappoint representing his beloved country in his clothes, all in the African fabric most of his shirts are made out of.
We love you a whole lot my brother!
He’s so beautiful.
I have never commented before but I just had to after watching this performance. Loved it all but Bambi was my favorite. You go boy
His smile all through the performance is really impressive.
Jidenna is wholly made of AMAZING!
The percussionist. I am feeling his vibe though.You shake them shakers man!
Naija everywhere doing the most 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
His voice is so beautiful *melts*
I didn't like the version of Trampoline that I heard on tv and the radio, but Tiny Desks makes it sound so good that I actually like this version and the rest of the songs on this video. I love the work of whomever does the audio for these Tiny Desks!
Am i the only one who thinks he can listen to the band only and the dude whistling for an hr straight?
This band on repeat is my ideal study music. Wish Jidenna would release some acoustic or stripped down versions of his albums.
got me thinking the Roots who?
@@alibey1393 nah, don't count the roots out... I will take them both...
Grammy awards you deserve it every year
This cat is sooooo wayyyyy underrated..Hisstyle is effortless and he shines over much of what is currently considered r&b in this current day. Real Talk!
This is amazing
These guys' stage presence is amazing. They look so comfortable and you can tell they love the music they are playing.
This band is awesome.
Jidenna never disappoints!
This Tiny Desk Concert is underappreciated
Jidenna gives me LIFE!!!! Thank you Tiny Desk!!
so happy to have met Jidenna last October in Toronto. Such a down to earth dude. Really good performer too
IT IS ABOUT TIME!!
Jesus!!!he is mesmerizing!!
Bambi👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 such a beautiful song.
Jidenna is such a well rounded artist. Bambi is absolutely incredible. NPR is killing it with their artist choices.
Nigeria represent 🤘😀
Jidenna is such a talented artist. I love his energy.
Just went to his concert Sunday and I highly recommend ppl to experience his energy on the stage.
The band attitude and contribution and all that.......
I LOVE THIS RENDITION OF LONG LIVE THE CHIEF!!!!
i love the baselines of the first song "trampoline". I love Jidenna
That version of Long live the Chief is the sh*t... so dope...
This man is devilishly beautiful
Well put…😉
aaaah. what a pleasant surprise! 😍
thanks npr & jidenna for making this shitty monday morning a lot less shitty!
Lynn W I love u too
DatBoiSheed uh… okay? lol.
this thread quickly went from random, unsolicited love shown to murdering families to murdering families for hire.
i'm disappointed.
*yet still entertained. continue on boys.*
Sooo Lynn, what time should I pick you up?
TheFruntFrooter how your going to solicit ass from her then take her on a date. You a simp. Bet you wear khaki shorts
What an incredibly beautiful man!! His personality shone through with the little things he did... Also, that guitarist was hot!!
Will Gittens in the cut! Niiiiice Fam!
With his sexy self
i See my Dude lit over there forreal!
thanks bro!!
Will Gittens mate you killed the bambi solo,so on point.