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.
Yesss I love him!! and the greatest part he's that he's married to Simi who is an incredible artist too!! Bring her next ! Nigeria you have my heart forever
Props to the extras in the background for staying professional. I would have broke character for sure! My hips are hard wired to sway when in the midst of vibes.
Was literally laughing at myself for this because I was trying to watch and consume the performance and still ended up singing and dancing along!!! Lol
When I am alone, God is my comforter When I am nothing, God is my everything. When I am sad and lonely, God is my song and my joy. When I am weak and helpless, God is my strength. Amen.💕
Not gonna lie, I skipped this auto play a couple of time. Now I kick myself for being so ignorant of such good music. Everything about this performance was fantastic. I am a fan. I need to trust NPR more.
Vibes on vibes! And shoutout to bro reading the newspaper on the side too. That's how I'll be playing AG to my kids whilst they're telling me they love it
I've been a huge fan of AG Baby since 'Orente' days then his phenomenal transformation occurred! I'm so proud of this young man right here, and I have never been disappointed at his delivery and dexterity musically to this day. AG is specially gifted and good at what he does. Keep up the good work dear, we are proud of you. Nigeria to the world!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤❤❤❤
Hope you wouldn't drop this same comment on Davido, wizkid or some other Nigeria big musical artist stage performance, cos the word favourite, means just (1)...ONE.
😫❤️. I swear NPR, if the goal is to make you fall in love with the ART and BEAUTY of Music, mission accomplished on these Tiny Desk series goodness. I can watch every single one and cry of joy.
The steady and consistent growth in Adekunle Gold's music is just beautiful to watch. Once again AG baby started and finished work🙌🏽💯 thank you Tiny Desk.
8:55 come on bass player .. He need to score that line in the original, that was the beauty of the instrumental. And that lead guitar are letting the performance down but the singer delivered 🔥 I’m very impressed hearing this live
*Adekunle Gold blessed us with soulful vibes in this Tiny Desk! His vocals were silky smooth and packed with emotion. Bro had me feeling all the feels. 🥲 The live band brought the perfect accompaniment to let Adekunle's voice shine. You can tell he was really feeling the music and connecting with it on a deep level. This man is talented beyond words. Adekunle Gold represented Nigeria to the fullest with his signature afrobeats style. What an amazing showcase of his artistry in this intimate setting! NPR always coming through, spotlighting phenomenal artists. Adekunle Gold has the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. His positive message came through loud and clear. I'm gonna be replaying this to lift my spirits whenever I need. A real treat for any music lover! Legend in the making right here. 👏🏾*
I love the decor really reflecting the airport as mentioned in the description and on the cover on the wall. You even have passengers waiting for their flight on the other side while reading magazines.
When you get emotional about the song the minute the instrumentation begins, you know it's going to be some fire....and was! I also didn't know Adekunle lived in Houston! I need to meet him one day. He is so talented! 🙂 The violinist destroyed those strings--such control. Beautifully done--I had about 25 eargasms.
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.
We need simi here please
Tu du du du tu du du 😂😂 fire creativity and fun with guitarist🫡
Thank you so much Tiny Desk. All my love.❤️
Great concert! Where are you playing in the US? (Houston)
🙏🏽♥️
Thankful for what you bring to the table musically. I so vibe with you! Welldone Sir🤗Sending 💞 to you and yours! 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 Finest.
You killed this!! 🔥🔥🔥
Top Notch Performance ♥
The violinist really brought her A game🔥
You couldn’t have said it any better 🙌🏾
Bills were due!!!
@@iiamucheee😂😂
She stole the store
It’s so good to see African music growing and having space in the global industry
they can’t without us we are legendary generation u can’t avoid 🔥🔥🔥
I'm like a proud dad. Hitting the podium shouting, "SEE SEE! FINALLY!" 😭🇺🇬
Sounded more hispanic lol
Its not growing, its always been big.
We deserve this and more
This man’s rebrand from a folksy, Yoruba aesthetic to smooth r&b gets me every time 🔥🔥
Not folksy lol he went from West African Ghana highlife style singing in Yoruba to afrobeats, all dope.
@@madjoabutterfly are you Ghanaian?
@@madjoabutterfly ghanians are never short of being silly
@@BlessedAdams-yo2wwSilly. Very silly statement Adams.
@@madjoabutterfly idiot
Nigeria to the World!!!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥
🙏🏾
My heart is full. This man is a genius. Tiny Desk, please do the Cavemen next.
We want to visit the cave 😉
I stand for this
Tiny will get bigger in the cave ... coz na men full there ⛷️
I support this
Cavemen will make me lose it 🤩
Yesss I love him!! and the greatest part he's that he's married to Simi who is an incredible artist too!! Bring her next ! Nigeria you have my heart forever
Wow I didn't know they're married
That's beautiful
Is that true!!! That's such a sweet fact I enjoy both their music so much!
Props to the extras in the background for staying professional. I would have broke character for sure! My hips are hard wired to sway when in the midst of vibes.
Was literally laughing at myself for this because I was trying to watch and consume the performance and still ended up singing and dancing along!!! Lol
Literally within the first few seconds! Hips have a mind of their own💃🏾
Aunty with the violin really went in!!!
Thank you 🙏🏼🎻
@@TheLuluV You good!!!!
Wow!!...you mean she really went in!!
You have a new subscriber. Playing the violin as a child opened my eyes up to all music. Much respect to you.@TheLuluV
I love the way AG just enjoys his own music 🎶
Closing his eyes wen singing is touching
Special talent
When I am alone, God is my comforter When I am nothing, God is my everything. When I am sad and lonely, God is my song and my joy. When I am weak and helpless, God is my strength. Amen.💕
Not gonna lie, I skipped this auto play a couple of time. Now I kick myself for being so ignorant of such good music. Everything about this performance was fantastic. I am a fan. I need to trust NPR more.
I have also skipped it a couple of times but looks at us...here now...who could have thought? 😅
This is so good! AG Baby can singggggggg! That violinist has my heart. Shout out to the band, they brought life to his singing.
The violinist solo from 2:35 - 3:03 was a 🔥 moment, the band were 🥶 & AG baby brought the lamba!
Thank you 🖤🎻🙏🏼
Felt that🔥 Uhhh
For realll
Lulu...you're such an amazing talent
That violin spoke to my soulllll
This band is 🔥!!! That bass guy been throwing mad bass lines with a very unorthodox right hand position. I love it !
😂😂 now that you mention it, I see it.
His thumb muting technique was chef’s kiss. Glad you’ve pointed it out. 💯
The palm muting is perfect for the ambience of that space. The drummer is doing the same thing.
I didn't know who this guy was and now I am a huge fan. This was mad fun to listen to and watch
He's featured on one of NAO'S songs. Love her too.🥰
Antedote
He's Adekunle Gold @adekunlegold you can check him out
@@barrakatadebunmi Don't worry, I immediately did check his other works after watching this ;-)
I just came back from his concert and it was incredible
If he had backup singers on this with some bomb harmonies I think my soul would have left my body 😩😩😩
His outfit was on point.
The violinist and how much Adekunle is enjoying himself! What a masterpiece ❤️
One of the best Afro-beats artists. Authentic high-life sound.
Appreciation post to Tiny Desk! You guy's are connecting the world through music and it's beautiful🎶 🎵 ❤️
Been saying this for years Adekunle is wining Grammy next. This man is a lyrical genius
The lady at the reception desk just chilling throughout
I wish I could like this one more than once. Thank you Tiny desk!
He shut down the Apollo in New York! 🔥🔥 AG Baby litttt🔥
I told people 10 years ago African music would take over...Ya'll see it...Ayeee Momma Africa again blessing the world
Vibes on vibes! And shoutout to bro reading the newspaper on the side too. That's how I'll be playing AG to my kids whilst they're telling me they love it
Spotted dude like that's me with my book right now 🤣😂🤣
That guy just dey like say he dey on headset😂😂
Wow, what a delivery 👌🏽🔥
I've been a huge fan of AG Baby since 'Orente' days then his phenomenal transformation occurred! I'm so proud of this young man right here, and I have never been disappointed at his delivery and dexterity musically to this day. AG is specially gifted and good at what he does. Keep up the good work dear, we are proud of you. Nigeria to the world!!🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤❤❤❤
I like it's because even without backing singers it is superb. Like to record u one day son.
He is all in my Spotify playlist! Love his music! I was introduced to this artist when I heard his music at an African wedding.
I don’t what’s more beautiful 😩 him or his voice 💕
AG baby Gbemidebe!!!! Vocals 😘 Performance 😍 Song choice 🤩 everything is 10/10.
The lady with the violin in the first performance killed it. I loved it!
From Orente to Tiny Desk, AG to the world 🌎 🔥
Orente and Ready are my jams!!!!
From Sade actually
I wish he performed that!!!
Super proud of him ❤
Such a stunning performance. And the 70s Lagos airport vibes. 10/10 AG Baby 🇳🇬🤍🤞🏾
Adekunle “ worth your weight in” Gold!
Tiny desk is a treasure. How nice to wake up and find this. Just beautiful.
With all due respect, this is in the top tier of NPR Tiny Desk Performances! Wow. New Fan.
Lol
My favorite Nigerian artist. Enjoyed every minute. Thank you Adekunle Gold and Tiny Desk! Good luck with your tour. God Bless...
Hope you wouldn't drop this same comment on Davido, wizkid or some other Nigeria big musical artist stage performance, cos the word favourite, means just (1)...ONE.
Adekunle Gold is a whole morning vibe!!! Tiny desk magic is real!
Back here again in 2024
This is class and musical excellence at it's best. And from an African king . Couldn't be more pleased with this.
4 years of pitching and a beautiful thing was done here!💫✨
That lady on the Violin needs a raise asap!!!
😫❤️. I swear NPR, if the goal is to make you fall in love with the ART and BEAUTY of Music, mission accomplished on these Tiny Desk series goodness. I can watch every single one and cry of joy.
I would have gone mad had you not sang One Woman 😩 Thank you AG 🔥
It's the way he interacted with his musicians for me. Great stuff!💯
AG still remain my all time best Afro-pop vocalist 🌙😩
Appreciation message to Adekunle and Tiny Desk, watching this all the way from SA... Love you AG Baby❤️
Adekunle you have a beautiful voice.
Adekunle’s voice is so soothing and relaxing. So glad you brought him to Tiny Desk. One of my favorite artists 💛
The steady and consistent growth in Adekunle Gold's music is just beautiful to watch. Once again AG baby started and finished work🙌🏽💯 thank you Tiny Desk.
8:55 come on bass player .. He need to score that line in the original, that was the beauty of the instrumental. And that lead guitar are letting the performance down but the singer delivered 🔥 I’m very impressed hearing this live
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I hope one day, I'll perform here, Amen🙏 Love from Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼❤️🔥🔥
This is pristine music… very soothing. Cigar and whiskey vibes.
BIG FAN Here and thank you tiny desk for showing this incredible talent to the world x
I'm in love with the violinist. Well done Adekunle Gold and the band.
he is adorable loved him enjoying his own set so much and radiating positive energy😊
Too good🤌🏽. The violinist, my God 😭.
Loved every second of this
This is pure magic😋😍😍
Adekunle is gooooood😍😍
Great to see African music doing well all over the world.
the drummer is from mars
kudos, that was exceptional
I am so happy I found this. One of my favorite artists right now ❤
This has to be my absolute favorite tiny desk concert and one of the very best! Forever stan AG baby!
Burna Boy's, have you watched that?
Same here.. it’s beautiful music
Loving the atmospheric VIBES. The setup is so DOPE!
His music is Golden 💫
Wait o! No backup singer???didn't even notice on time🤯🤯🤯 This man is Omooooo ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🔥 🔥 🔥
Gave me Chills and all the feels. A talented group of people, beautiful voice Adekunle Gold
The intro to the first song is beautiful with the violin. Couldn’t help but notice it’s the same progression like burna burna boy’s ’YE’
Lie oh 😏 that last progression follows dat of wizkid Ojuelegba
@@LaFlameAce the intro. The chord progression is (M S T L) same as ye. Ojuelegba has a different pattern progression and different beat .
@@janetb6413 the instrumentalists on this performance decided to add that Ye- esque progression. It isn’t so in the original
Well done NPR Music! Tiny Desk session is just live music at pure state...
When good music brings tears to my eyes ❤.
The Violinist really came prepared 🙌🏼🚀🚀🚀🚀
Yessss Black Music Month it is. AG baby representing Naija and the Motherland🖤🖤. Amazing stuff 💃🏿💃🏿🔥. Africa🌍 stand up😎
Oh yesss! About time for some good afrobeat. Thanks Tiny Desk! 🔥🔥🔥
*Adekunle Gold blessed us with soulful vibes in this Tiny Desk! His vocals were silky smooth and packed with emotion. Bro had me feeling all the feels. 🥲 The live band brought the perfect accompaniment to let Adekunle's voice shine. You can tell he was really feeling the music and connecting with it on a deep level. This man is talented beyond words. Adekunle Gold represented Nigeria to the fullest with his signature afrobeats style. What an amazing showcase of his artistry in this intimate setting! NPR always coming through, spotlighting phenomenal artists. Adekunle Gold has the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. His positive message came through loud and clear. I'm gonna be replaying this to lift my spirits whenever I need. A real treat for any music lover! Legend in the making right here. 👏🏾*
Didn’t know I needed to hear Okay this way ☺️
Everything is so smooth with Adekunle Gold. Love his vibe and his discography 🔥👌🏿
I enjoyed this one effortlessly ❣️
AG Baby issa standard! You can't be sleeping on his music! 💯 Periodt.
Wow!!! Bad boy Deks to the whole wide world,love it for you ,this is steady and amazing Growth 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 beautiful and unique sound ❤️❤️❤️
A Nigerian artist that actually sings! Love it!
I want to give some props to the creative director and the Set designer! You got it right!
Bravo! Such sweet sounds. Drummer is 🔥….
Looove him! Stumbled on his music right here on YT and I’ve been a fan ever since.
These guys are exhaling the best vibes... band is so tight, love it!
I love the decor really reflecting the airport as mentioned in the description and on the cover on the wall. You even have passengers waiting for their flight on the other side while reading magazines.
Great eye for detail 👏🏾
The violinist really love her job waoh she plays with such enthusiasm
When you get emotional about the song the minute the instrumentation begins, you know it's going to be some fire....and was! I also didn't know Adekunle lived in Houston! I need to meet him one day. He is so talented! 🙂 The violinist destroyed those strings--such control. Beautifully done--I had about 25 eargasms.
Always Gold from Adekunle ✌🏾
You just can’t hate this guy’s energy❤️
Great performance. Drummer crushed Something Different! Nigerian talent post-Kuti finally respected worldwide.
All of my favs songs ! That was so nice !
Can’t imagine what it would’ve been with back singers 😍
AG is such a vibe 😎🔥
The way I was dancing throughout omg 👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥
It's so good the background actors are bobbing their heads.
One of the most beautiful performances I’ve seen
The charisma n everything on point
How did I even miss this??? I am a huge fan of AG. I really enjoyed this.
Tiny Desk you keep topping yourselves. This was a beautiful global treat! So thankful for AG. 💞 to Nigeria 🇳🇬 Welldone Tiny Desk. We Global 🌎
The chilly vibes from the background art to the chilled guys reading their paper and good music❤️ something different for real....
How i love tinny desk!!! you guys always find a way to my soul no matter who you bring to your stages, one day al stand on that stage!💕