I usually don't see artists performing without earpieces, this is actually the first time I notice someone doing it. Either way, this is such a good performance and daaamn that sax... In my opinion, Kendrick is one of the best today.
Tbh a load of artists aren't comfortable with "in-ears". If you've never sang and heard yourself only through your headphones/in-ears it's really weird as hell for quite a while.
i mean... it is a song written to justify the inexcusable, hence: "But I could never right my wrongs 'Less I write it down for real, P.S" just wanted to add this bcuz it felt necessary, but what aidan said was enough.
@@aidanalcaraz5855You CLEARLY missed the point. Sometimes when watching someone perform live, you can tell how much they're really feeling it. That was apparent in this video, and it had nuthin' to do with Kendrick writing the song. Perhaps he was vibin' the way that he was because of the band...whatever the reason, it was dope.
Yes! I totally agree. I heard it here first and looked up the original and yeah man, this is better. Kudos to that band, but kudos to Kendrick too, his flow was superb. Love it.
Wait till you learn about how this song is about a girl who kendrick likes but she's sleeps around and in another song this girl sets up kendrick to get jumped
I cant lie I prefer the song with just Kendrick. Not because of the beef. I just really prefer his voice and lyrics in the song. It flows better too. The way he writes fits the hook better too. Maybe thats just me.
the guy on the saxophone is terrace martin. this version of the song was produced by him. his album 3chordfold pulse features a live version of it but there are studio versions available
Kendrick is the only rapper that my dad and any other late 80's and early 90's grownups can relate to because, he so fresh, and has that back in da day soul. RESPECT!
I think I've watched this about 15 times....! All the instruments sounded so great and Kendrick is a talent. Didn't slip on any of the rhymes and the band was in sync. So many different people had to come together to make that sound the way it did and they rocked it
Best part is you can tell he's really feeling his music just by his voice and face and I love that! He's by far, one of the best out right now. The whole Good Kid Maad City album is phenomenal!
Kendrick Lamar is the best MC in his generation nobody touch his skills he's too far from any new generation rappers . That album good kid mad city one the greatest hip-hop albums ever made
Yeah I wasn't trying to hate on Em or anything. That's just what came to mind first for me as I actually remember seeing that on SNL and being a bit disappointed. I imagine for television they might have made some adjustments that he normally wouldnt do for a live performance. And I havent seen him live so I'm sure you're right on. What I think make's Kendrick's performance stand out so much is because he is on such a big stage, he just did it all himself, no hype man, just live instruments
Man this Performance showed me he uses rap as a instrument. The way he jams and has no earpiece in. It feels like a soul singer who just used flowing words instead of vocal runs.
man I swear the musical arrangements of Kendricks live performances are just so fucking astounding! every musician is a master of his craft. I would pay for an album with just live kendrick tracks.
Hell yeah coming from a drummer I LOVE to see a comment like this! I love doing drum covers to my favorite artists because it just gives the song a magic feeling that the track alone just can't do
First time ( i know that some artists have live versions better than the original ones ) that i see a perfect live version like this, this one is so perfect and the sax fit so good in the music, im really in love with this live masterpiece haha
Rap with a live band is so great
he is also singing a little bit
@@agamaz5650 Not yet
Yea. Npr tiny desk is so good. Mac Saba and paak are my favorites
rip steve irwin if you want more live band music with rap go check out the maybach music series by Rick Ross
rip steve irwin not really depend on who’s in stage too
The saxophone in the background really added to the music
+Michael Harper (Mike) l
Michael Harper Gives it a more swing vibe compared to the studio track.
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"Love is not just a verb, it's you looking in the mirror."
I love this line so much
I usually don't see artists performing without earpieces, this is actually the first time I notice someone doing it. Either way, this is such a good performance and daaamn that sax... In my opinion, Kendrick is one of the best today.
What does the earpiece actually do?
Anna K monitorise the sound and he can listen to himself and the music
Its cause the snl stage is small enough to where he might be able to hear himself through the monitors infront of him just fine
Respect to you.
Tbh a load of artists aren't comfortable with "in-ears". If you've never sang and heard yourself only through your headphones/in-ears it's really weird as hell for quite a while.
That sax addition was genius
Sounds like it was meant for TPAB
Sax was played by Terrace Martin!
Singing your song live is scary. Doing it without an earpiece is brave. Nice job, Kendrick Lamar. Keep up the good work.
Sax is amazing
Why is it brave to do it without an earpiece?
+Dan Willigenburg because he cant hear himself over the band the earpiece just lets it echo so they can hear and adjust their voices
@@brandonw4359 that’s Terrace Martin!
It's so MUCH BETTER LIVE
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Erik Giovani his live shows with the band is better too lol
And without that goofy ah Drake verse
@@nieznanipatroni lmao
@@nieznanipatronithis aged beautifully
Wow he really like his song. He looks like he's jamming to it.
Why wouldnt he he wrote them 😂
I’m having trouble trying to understand this comment 🧐
i mean... it is a song written to justify the inexcusable, hence:
"But I could never right my wrongs
'Less I write it down for real, P.S"
just wanted to add this bcuz it felt necessary, but what aidan said was enough.
@@giotd757 Some artists are only interested in making money
@@aidanalcaraz5855You CLEARLY missed the point. Sometimes when watching someone perform live, you can tell how much they're really feeling it. That was apparent in this video, and it had nuthin' to do with Kendrick writing the song. Perhaps he was vibin' the way that he was because of the band...whatever the reason, it was dope.
Love the live band.
Right! They step it up with that smooth band, wow!
Yeah, they're awesome! Do they have a name or something?
This is actually better than the original. Man Kendrick should be putting this on an album.
um.....
Yes! I totally agree. I heard it here first and looked up the original and yeah man, this is better. Kudos to that band, but kudos to Kendrick too, his flow was superb. Love it.
That's what said about "i" he should have put the snl VERISON on the Album!!!
bjoker2421 and he did
Nasser Adam This keeps his performances memorable and legendary.
Everyone on that stage killed it.
This song is too chill mayne!
Omg!! Glad liked it tupac!!☺😂
*TuPac Is BOrinG*
-Lil Xantax
U inspired Kendrick Tupac
Tupac approves
Wait till you learn about how this song is about a girl who kendrick likes but she's sleeps around and in another song this girl sets up kendrick to get jumped
one of my fav kendrick performances ever
It's kind of funny how Janet Jackson performed Anytime Anyplace on SNL back in 1994 then Kendrick comes on SNL with a sample of her song.....cool.
The irony
I think Kendrick might be elavating mainstream hip hop.
+Louis-Alexandre Simard As in he is becoming bad? or making mainstream hip-hop better? If its making hip hop better i agree
+Karatemaster07 Elevating would only mean being better. Not worse. To elevate is to bring something to the next level or to raise something up.
LucidDream okay, I feel dumb now
KanyeBest11 don't sweat it pal
Looking back at this comment in 2022, and you were correct.
Kendrick needs to do Unplugged eventually
I would LOVE to see him do a Tiny Desk Concert.
Holy shit I love this performance better than the original. The live band makes it sound so much more epic, and there's no Drake. Lol
***** LMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
+Nick Aguilar truuuu drake is lit
Ur buggin Drake did this justice
+Nick Aguilar Drake and Kendrick are both amazing.. Don't talk shit about the 6god
+jfraz1992 L
He's a great performer, a great person and one of the best rapper right now.
Lucyhippy95 Big the best*
I cant lie I prefer the song with just Kendrick.
Not because of the beef. I just really prefer his voice and lyrics in the song. It flows better too. The way he writes fits the hook better too. Maybe thats just me.
Yesssssss! Kendrick!!! Bring the flavors...R&B, BEBOP, JAZZ, HIP-HOP. Yessss! Incomparable !!! Bring it!
The guy on the sax is killing it. Is this version available for download?
Go to youtube to mp3.com and copy the link
the guy on the saxophone is terrace martin. this version of the song was produced by him. his album 3chordfold pulse features a live version of it but there are studio versions available
Zach DeLong terrace martin is the shit
Onyeche Onobu
Go to an mp3 site and download it in Audio.
@@darnellkirkland784 no one wants to listen to 128kbps mp3
Terrace Martin is such a good musician
This dude just bought me back. I left hip hop for a long time. Word!
This version is beautiful omg
That’s why he’s the GOAT 🐐 ❤
band is smooth
Both Kendrick and the live band went in sounds amazing :)
KENDRICK NEEDS TO PERFORM THIS AT THE SUPER BOWL WITH JANET.
ngl dawg i dont think they'll let janet back at the super bowl.
"I mean you need to hear this, love is not just a verb, it's you looking in the mirror." BAE
I love that Adam says "Once again, Kendrick Lamar" because ONCE AGAIN I'M HERE LISTENING TO THIS SONG. Kendrick the GOAT
Not a big hip hop fan, but I think Kendrick just made me a new listener. Great job with the band too!
The guy on the bass. DAMN killin it bro
jj smith on bass. He was Mary j. Blige's bassist for a long time.
holy shit he’s a psychic
Aight, im not the only one tripping right...
Kendrick is the only rapper that my dad and any other late 80's and early 90's grownups can relate to because, he so fresh, and has that back in da day soul. RESPECT!
This performance is fantastic, it actually really reminds me of Marvin Gaye. Especially with the awesome live band.
That band tho! Kendrick was vibing man. Shout out to all of his success.
kdot + live band = ear orgasm
aww baby kendrick
Have to come back to this, every now and again
I think I've watched this about 15 times....! All the instruments sounded so great and Kendrick is a talent. Didn't slip on any of the rhymes and the band was in sync. So many different people had to come together to make that sound the way it did and they rocked it
2020 and im here. love u Kendrick!
So smooth 🔥🔥
😍😍😍 I'm so obsessed with this video!! Godammmmmn and the saxophone in the background 😩❤ This live version > the album version
Best part is you can tell he's really feeling his music just by his voice and face and I love that! He's by far, one of the best out right now. The whole Good Kid Maad City album is phenomenal!
On repeat, love this performance so much. The vocals, the instruments, and performance whew 😅
Man that Sax is sending me 😊
Pure Gold
Band is insaaaane! Dope performance.
This live version got me wanting to pimp a butterfly. 😁
The song sounds so much better with that live band!
A lot of his songs do... I definitely want to see him live.
This sounds so nice! The instruments makes this song so much more sexier than it is!
He's making love to that microphone, oh gosh! I love him!
There's something about real instruments that really make a song ... I lovee this !!
I know everyone might not agree with me but at 1:50-1:55 the piano got to me specifically at 1:52 but listen closely 😩
Is this his normal touring band? I'd love to see him live. This band is the truth and he's killing it
kendrick's lyrics are amazing one of my favorite songs right here especially the drake feature
everbody on the stage is just vibing, i love it
good song and excelent singer as well. love it it hits home for me in so many levels.
How can you dislike this... seriously !!
Unlike all today's rap, you can hear his passion in his words
x7 grammy nominations we better go home with nothin less than 3
RIP
Damn, takes me back
Kendrick Lamar is the best MC in his generation nobody touch his skills he's too far from any new generation rappers . That album good kid mad city one the greatest hip-hop albums ever made
I love Kendrick thank you for sharing this
Great performance god I love Kendrick Lamar he's so fucking dope his personality and his music are the shit.
Yess
I would like to thank Drake for making me discover Kendrick Lamar.
Me too.
Yo Lamar got it going on... his live performance is PERFECT👌🏽❤💯
The best part is he sounds the same live, not like most rappers who sound completely different. His voice is pure love.
This is why I think Kendrick should do a Red Bull Symphonic show.
I love this song , I remember playing it on my mp3 on repeat .
I love this song!
I love Rap and I like jazz, and this is amazing!
That was a tight performance! A nice jazzed out R&B feel but it was a rap song. I loved it!
That jazz version of this song is so heavenly
Kendrick is forever Hip Hop Royalty!🐐✨💯
he sounds the same as he does on his tracks. true talent.
the fact that his music can be played by instruments instead of having to be played over the speakers is great
His war with Michael Che is just beginning 😂
I love this song
Yeah I wasn't trying to hate on Em or anything. That's just what came to mind first for me as I actually remember seeing that on SNL and being a bit disappointed. I imagine for television they might have made some adjustments that he normally wouldnt do for a live performance. And I havent seen him live so I'm sure you're right on. What I think make's Kendrick's performance stand out so much is because he is on such a big stage, he just did it all himself, no hype man, just live instruments
Weird to see you posted this around when tou posted your oldest videos and now you got a fuckton of subs. Congrats. Also, yeah totally agree.
someone who doesn't just pretend to rap or sing the song and let the backing track do it this guy is even more real coz he does it straight up
Just addicted to this song , omg is so relaxed , good , congrulations great .
Most rappers suck live. I'd love to see him live. I'd thought I'd given up on hip hop.
Dinky Winks Future is trash
Kendrick brought back the one thing modern rappers seem to have completely forgotten: A sick ass flow.
Man this Performance showed me he uses rap as a instrument. The way he jams and has no earpiece in. It feels like a soul singer who just used flowing words instead of vocal runs.
He sounds so different when he says " you can get it...,and i know just what you want" but it's beautiful : ')
Kendrick killed it live, his flow is so clear. That saxophone player was killing it.
Great performance, did not sound muffled or distorted, this is how you rock the mic
Best version I've heard because of the live instrumentation. Gives it more even more soul.
I love this man.
Props for using real instrumentation and musicians...Wholesome organic sounds and grooves rule.......
man I swear the musical arrangements of Kendricks live performances are just so fucking astounding! every musician is a master of his craft. I would pay for an album with just live kendrick tracks.
This.
This live performance was good
Hell yeah coming from a drummer I LOVE to see a comment like this! I love doing drum covers to my favorite artists because it just gives the song a magic feeling that the track alone just can't do
You can tell he feels the music.... Kendrick is 🐐
First time ( i know that some artists have live versions better than the original ones ) that i see a perfect live version like this, this one is so perfect and the sax fit so good in the music, im really in love with this live masterpiece haha
🔥🔥🔥
Still one of the best live performances I've seen on tv.
I love how he had Terrace Martin (saxophone) and MixedbyAli with him for this
2018 and I'm still here...crushing on him❤️
Who is here after kendrick destroyed drake 😂
You know it 😂
It just gets crazier 😂
@@jc_beatz sure does
Drake and Kendrick have to kiss
@@RoseInnn KDot too old for Drake
Simply amazing, love this man. I can watch this performance all day!