Summer Walker: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Рік тому +167

    Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.

    • @AshantisHill
      @AshantisHill 11 місяців тому +3

      W🎉🎉😂

    • @AshantisHill
      @AshantisHill 11 місяців тому +3

      Ashanti's

    • @AshantisHill
      @AshantisHill 11 місяців тому +1

      AsjZususu for the next two

    • @garrettgrant9534
      @garrettgrant9534 10 місяців тому +1

      bring her back on for this year let she sing some new songs off them album bring that rnb back

    • @paulobarbato
      @paulobarbato 8 місяців тому +2

      please do with Shawn James

  • @onlinedanielle
    @onlinedanielle 4 роки тому +10980

    1. her having that stuffed animal for comfort? everything.
    2. her speaking on her anxiety? amazing.
    3. her following through with this performance despite the fact that her anxiety is eating her alive? courageous.
    4. her effortless talent? unmatched.
    5. we love you summer. never change who you are.

    • @yolisazokufa
      @yolisazokufa 4 роки тому +89

      I respect this so much!

    • @M3Lucky
      @M3Lucky 4 роки тому +179

      Didn't even notice the stuffed animal until now! That's cute haha. Hope she sees a psychologist for her social anxiety though; it really makes holds you back in life

    • @1Goldcutty
      @1Goldcutty 4 роки тому +51

      Definitely respect her much more and her talent is unmatched

    • @Rags2Riches762
      @Rags2Riches762 4 роки тому +16

      Well said sistah

    • @ChillHills
      @ChillHills 4 роки тому +70

      I can definitely empathize with her being anxious. I have anxiety and agoraphobia. She's still young, with practice hopefully she'll be able to cope and grows stage confidence.

  • @jimmyjay1995
    @jimmyjay1995 5 років тому +4052

    She sounds just like the studio version. This is what today's music needs. And you can tell she's focused on the vocals. She cares about sounding good.

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky 5 років тому +15

      Karim you mean music without Autotune? 😂

    • @ChiefAmvs
      @ChiefAmvs 5 років тому +1

      Karim not about her hygiene tho😭

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 5 років тому +7

      @@liIdecky No, I'm just talking about sounding good live. And not all music is autotuned. Although most artists today use it, even when it's not necessary for them, some don't use it when they sing live. ie. Victoria Monét or Ariana Grande (depending on what song it is.)

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky 5 років тому +1

      Karim for me, if you use autotune you immediately sound like a worse musician than someone that does not use it. I know it’s a stylistic device for many, but it just sounds reaaaaallly bad and you sound like you have to hide your voice...

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 5 років тому +4

      @@liIdecky I honestly hate autotune. It decreases the value.

  • @lelipeli123
    @lelipeli123 5 років тому +6003

    knowing how she doesnt really feel comfortable performing live i appreciate even more that she came through with tiny desk! she has an angelic voice bless you npr for continuously serving us this smooth rnb for the soul

    • @darionwilson3666
      @darionwilson3666 5 років тому +32

      Yea jus found out she gets social anxiety. Still love her though!

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 5 років тому +2

      lelelelele Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @misterman6691
      @misterman6691 5 років тому

      shes not shy on stage just in conversation i believe

    • @lilpineapple3489
      @lilpineapple3489 5 років тому +30

      People don’t understand what we go through as black women. I too faced crippling social anxiety for years and still face it sometimes to this day. I used to use alcohol to mask it and picked up a horrible habit - this came, of course, after I visited the doctor for anxiety meds only to be shot down. This entire decade has been stolen with fear over something that could’ve been prevented very early on. I feel for Summer. She’s literally in between a rock and a hard place. Having horrible anxiety and a career that just won’t put up with less than perfect. I pray she’s able to overcome. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @freezerounds
      @freezerounds 5 років тому +33

      @@lilpineapple3489 Social anxiety doesn't care about who you are; it can affect anybody. I'm impressed she could go up there and sing in front of an audience, because that's definitely something I wouldn't have the confidence to do.

  • @Malleeeaaa
    @Malleeeaaa 2 роки тому +3020

    She need to come back and do another show, she’s grown so much!!!

  • @NotAGrabbaghoul
    @NotAGrabbaghoul 5 років тому +5471

    She’s so adorable with this look, and knowing she’s pushing through crazy social anxiety while performing makes me hope she’s getting enough genuine embraces in her day-to-day

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 5 років тому +2

      RJ Foyles Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @keagilemadiba6336
      @keagilemadiba6336 5 років тому +2

      @@blountjuice4932 where?

    • @MarqNash
      @MarqNash 5 років тому +1

      @@keagilemadiba6336 her youtube

    • @jeremymason4095
      @jeremymason4095 5 років тому +9

      In Beats 1 she actually says she not nervous. It’s only the time coming up to the performance where she experiences anxiety. But once she’s up there she says she’s good.

    • @thegee4085
      @thegee4085 5 років тому +2

      @@blountjuice4932 can we work together?

  • @FaiSharde
    @FaiSharde 5 років тому +5048

    she should definitely make her concerts like this... small & mellow

  • @adriarichardson6742
    @adriarichardson6742 5 років тому +2834

    She should be protected, not bullied. She's hugging a teddy bear(probably for comfort) and you can see it on her face that her anxiety gets the best of her. But her voice is so beautiful.

    • @auntebbyrose
      @auntebbyrose 5 років тому +44

      by far the best comment i have seen. ❤

    • @ceerick9133
      @ceerick9133 5 років тому +44

      I sometimes deal anxiety as well and totally understand 😞

    • @beatrix-ec1xf
      @beatrix-ec1xf 5 років тому +33

      people who have spent money and time on her arent bullying her. they want professionalism and accountability!

    • @LifeMyAsJoana223
      @LifeMyAsJoana223 5 років тому +57

      beatrix ! What do you mean by that? She is a professional! Can’t u see the band playing? Do u know how many hours does it take to rehearse?

    • @shaktiashok07
      @shaktiashok07 5 років тому +2

      ❤❤❤

  • @monajackson9830
    @monajackson9830 3 роки тому +996

    She has a natural gift. She doesn’t strain when she sings it’s a straight melodic flow that so sultry and soulful at the same time.

  • @Lilsweetings
    @Lilsweetings 5 років тому +772

    Voice of an angel, protect black girls with anxiety!!!!!

    • @EecoHeartGlow
      @EecoHeartGlow 4 роки тому +4

      this. thank you 💚

    • @lyndsaymartin4514
      @lyndsaymartin4514 4 роки тому +2

      She sounds amazing and she's beautiful

    • @nikab3065
      @nikab3065 4 роки тому +2

      AMEN🙏🏾

    • @user-qv5wj3rg9b
      @user-qv5wj3rg9b 4 роки тому +5

      what???? why??? Such a random thing to say.

    • @bigglypuff0420
      @bigglypuff0420 4 роки тому +5

      @@user-qv5wj3rg9b it's known she has anxiety. If you look through the comments you'll see

  • @lanaytheegoddess5211
    @lanaytheegoddess5211 5 років тому +814

    Her awkwardness and anxiety makes her relatable I love that.

  • @emeiban776
    @emeiban776 5 років тому +7439

    And y’all complaining about her sound but her voice sounds exactly like the recordings!

    • @sharmander6164
      @sharmander6164 5 років тому +37

      riight

    • @yoyo3318
      @yoyo3318 5 років тому +65

      I am not complaining, but I have had a hard time getting through her EP, but this makes me want to give it a second chance

    • @doneeshacunningham9078
      @doneeshacunningham9078 5 років тому +6

      Facts

    • @daniellar2165
      @daniellar2165 5 років тому +18

      Eme Iban EXACTLY! She sounds amazing! 😍

    • @janelleaina958
      @janelleaina958 5 років тому +44

      right! i don't understand the backlash

  • @amelialambertus
    @amelialambertus 2 роки тому +652

    3 years later still gives chills

  • @ItsTitoEnt
    @ItsTitoEnt 5 років тому +5005

    She sings like she’s not even trying and it sounds amazing, just imagine her full potential

    • @ShePressure28
      @ShePressure28 5 років тому +64

      Right. Even the adlibs are sung so soft and effortless❤❤

    • @ebonyg2244
      @ebonyg2244 4 роки тому +39

      It’s Tito I’ve been saying that since the 1st time I heard this angel 👼 I’m scared of her full potential. The gag is I think she is too 🤔

    • @ensoxyz2737
      @ensoxyz2737 4 роки тому +25

      The art of subtle genius...

    • @OhSoAle
      @OhSoAle 4 роки тому +36

      Her voice control is amazing 😩

    • @lelothetsar
      @lelothetsar 4 роки тому +4

      I wanna get wasted with you....

  • @mutedearthvirgo
    @mutedearthvirgo 5 років тому +814

    jesus look at all these amazing talented gorgeous black people coming together to bless us with beautiful music im so emotional 😭

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 5 років тому +7

      We've been blessings this Earth with everything for thousands of years. If we're so downtrodden why won't they get off our tip?

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 5 років тому +3

      This is another example.

    • @visualsbyjae9727
      @visualsbyjae9727 5 років тому +31

      Barry Goldwater why does acknowledging blackness upset you? That’s the real Q

    • @sevenmcmillan1624
      @sevenmcmillan1624 5 років тому

      👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @ghostie7790
      @ghostie7790 5 років тому +9

      Love seeing all my chocolate brothers and sisters. We just so amazing I can’t even.

  • @britwash16
    @britwash16 5 років тому +14520

    She’s singing effortlessly, like it’s a Saturday morning chillin in bed.....lol

  • @lolzv3238
    @lolzv3238 6 місяців тому +122

    Still coming back years later. One of the best tiny desks for me

  • @BigAsh551
    @BigAsh551 5 років тому +1703

    She doesn’t look bored at all to me, just seems to be taking a trip down memory lane with each song.

    • @alexaoliva1578
      @alexaoliva1578 5 років тому +38

      Ash F you couldn’t have said it better 💯

    • @neghiethervil5606
      @neghiethervil5606 5 років тому +50

      More than anything she looks like she has her guard up (which has a lot to do with her eyes and posture) and it's awkward for some people to watch. I think it works in her favor though. Look at the firestorm she's getting for it. It's all press regardless.

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 5 років тому +33

      @@neghiethervil5606 ppl not understanding that's just her vibe like she sitting Indian style in the bed just singing aloud but not loud enough that ma could hear!!

    • @brialayaa344
      @brialayaa344 5 років тому +12

      She also looks focused a true singer she is 😌

    • @BrookeChizara
      @BrookeChizara Рік тому +1

      NO RIGHTTT❤

  • @matthewharris2991
    @matthewharris2991 5 років тому +4837

    Why is everyone trying to analyze her.
    Introverts can have confidence, a normal childhood, positive influences etc but just get nervous around people. Social anxiety is a normal thing. Just take her as she is. She performed great

    • @fairyqueengee
      @fairyqueengee 5 років тому +89

      THANK. YOU. Everybody acting like they know her.

    • @DiaryOfaManeAddict
      @DiaryOfaManeAddict 5 років тому +9

      ABSOLUTELY agree!!!

    • @nathanburnett5186
      @nathanburnett5186 5 років тому +24

      For real all we gotta do is close our eyes and enjoy..... nothing wrong with her. Her voice is wonderful

    • @GladysRose
      @GladysRose 5 років тому +1

      Fr tho

    • @thankunext1625
      @thankunext1625 5 років тому +87

      okay but this comment makes it seem like social anxiety and introversion go hand in hand but THEY DONT. extroverts can have social anxiety and introverts can be perfectly comfortable with social interaction. She never even said she was an introvert, all we know is that she has social anxiety

  • @dammitbobbi_
    @dammitbobbi_ 4 роки тому +6672

    I need an entire acoustic Summer Walker album.

    • @channelgaskin7749
      @channelgaskin7749 4 роки тому +95

      juanccibrian CLEAR or do you want another one? If so I do to

    • @dammitbobbi_
      @dammitbobbi_ 4 роки тому +45

      Channel Gaskin wasn’t aware of it until you mentioned it, so thank you! Another one would be appreciated though. Hahah.

    • @love_reka_8877
      @love_reka_8877 4 роки тому +19

      I would like this comment but i dnt want to mess up the numbers :.its at 333... that’s my angel number. If i like it it’ll be at 334...nah I’m good. Lol great comment though! I second that opinion

    • @rastamangong31
      @rastamangong31 4 роки тому +9

      I need to go out and buy summers music this just appeared in my UA-cam

    • @remmy118
      @remmy118 4 роки тому +8

      Channel Gaskin that was only an ep tho 🥺 we need more songs like Over It had 😁

  • @joshuaalexanderlynch
    @joshuaalexanderlynch Рік тому +110

    Session 32 is a moment in time captured so beautifully.

    • @onemillionpercent
      @onemillionpercent 7 місяців тому +5

      i literally feel it with every part of my body

  • @coolangel834
    @coolangel834 5 років тому +3038

    imagine her and syd from the internet on a song together...chills

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 5 років тому +4348

    My sis just wanna sing and make music without having to deal with the industry! Let her live...love u summer

    • @rnbass
      @rnbass 5 років тому +31

      shes amazing

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 5 років тому +48

      Exactly!!! Her and ari Lennox knows what's up!

    • @shannadixon2265
      @shannadixon2265 5 років тому +4

      Jameice Hancock right! I was thinking the samething

    • @dfrancis98
      @dfrancis98 5 років тому +8

      Jameice Hancock i feel like she should’ve stuck to her original sound if she didn’t wanna deal with it. i wonder if she’ll go back

    • @meicealways5842
      @meicealways5842 5 років тому +2

      dfrancis98 hmmm i dont know i mean u get a couple of those older sounding songs on the new album but i feel like she def will get back to it

  • @adrianmonsivais1986
    @adrianmonsivais1986 5 років тому +1594

    The music just flows through her. Now THAT is talent.

  • @Misscarter86
    @Misscarter86 Рік тому +315

    Summer Walker has the type of music that will make you close your eyes and just take a deep breath for real ❤

  • @thami69
    @thami69 5 років тому +22227

    Yo, she’s an introverted 23 year old who just happens to be a mad talented singer. Not her fault she makes it look easy.

    • @keishamarseille6332
      @keishamarseille6332 5 років тому +77

      YoungMalcolm.20 wow I’m older than her 🤭 she’s my idol

    • @philosophy20
      @philosophy20 5 років тому +62

      Well said bro

    • @GODsGift144.
      @GODsGift144. 5 років тому +23

      Yess 💯

    • @gr8st2323
      @gr8st2323 5 років тому +67

      Why do I see this same comment on literally every one of her videos

    • @Deenique16
      @Deenique16 5 років тому +10

      @@gr8st2323 followers

  • @Jewellxo
    @Jewellxo 5 років тому +1591

    0:00 - Session 32
    2:40 - Wasted
    5:24 - Girls Need Love
    9:09 - Riot
    11:09 - Playing Games
    💜

    • @LuLusQueen
      @LuLusQueen 5 років тому +19

      God bless you!

    • @NICKOLEC12
      @NICKOLEC12 5 років тому +4

      Thank you

    • @Jewellxo
      @Jewellxo 5 років тому +4

      You welcome guys ❤️

    • @tiananikkia5851
      @tiananikkia5851 5 років тому +11

      Diamond Banks I want to like it but I refuse to be 666 😫

    • @Jewellxo
      @Jewellxo 5 років тому +5

      Tiana Shinholster I knew it 😂 when I saw 666 I was like oh no

  • @Ana-dq7lw
    @Ana-dq7lw 5 років тому +4427

    We need to protect artist like her

  • @KariFromYoutube
    @KariFromYoutube 2 роки тому +1597

    Black singers will never go out of style. Even if the masses don’t want to give the credit this is NATURAL, UNSTUDIED, UNIMITATED, SOUL… no fake raspy voice or accent! I love it

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins 2 роки тому +9

      Facts. Thank you for this comment. ❤️💯

    • @lawrencebinns6816
      @lawrencebinns6816 Рік тому +21

      Singers, not "black" singers :)

    • @calefaccionado
      @calefaccionado Рік тому +136

      @@lawrencebinns6816 she said what she said

    • @pjbpiano
      @pjbpiano Рік тому +16

      @@calefaccionado and she was corrected.

    • @jomae647
      @jomae647 Рік тому +59

      @@pjbpiano wanna kno wats correct? u minding ur business instead of narrating somebody’s opinion

  • @therealdubs
    @therealdubs 5 років тому +1786

    Summer Walker and Ari Lennox have made my 2019 :)

    • @vaughnjalesa
      @vaughnjalesa 5 років тому +7

      Literally

    • @MelaninMePodcast
      @MelaninMePodcast 5 років тому +9

      FACTS

    • @therealdubs
      @therealdubs 5 років тому +7

      Some queens carrying the torch for sure.

    • @Jaleesa4
      @Jaleesa4 5 років тому +1

      Jalesa Vaughn hey girl. Youre missing an extra E in your name ☺️

    • @RoshiWurld
      @RoshiWurld 5 років тому +2

      Yes!!!!

  • @BlakeL623
    @BlakeL623 5 років тому +856

    She just sings, no gimmicks, no tricks. Just pure undeniable talent 🙏🏾

  • @twincousins760
    @twincousins760 5 років тому +716

    She really out here conquering her fears ! Go summer walker

  • @rubyreed8369
    @rubyreed8369 2 роки тому +371

    Summer has a rare, beautiful, sweet voice. Her band and background singers are also terrific. I can't stop listening to her songs.

  • @notlikeleonte
    @notlikeleonte 4 роки тому +3372

    you can tell she loves to sing. and she doesnt care for the fame that comes with it. the girl she wants to sing.

    • @sonmalachi6364
      @sonmalachi6364 4 роки тому +2

      True

    • @MissBam91
      @MissBam91 4 роки тому +30

      She reminds me of Amy Winehouse because of that fact both amazing singers with personality just not into the fame

    • @infiniteliving2411
      @infiniteliving2411 4 роки тому +5

      You can tell she is reliving everything as she’s singing. Everything that helped her write that song is replaying in her head. 🧡✨

    • @DESIGNS-vo1mt
      @DESIGNS-vo1mt 4 роки тому +4

      Oh yeah she's very low key 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @india9037
      @india9037 4 роки тому +2

      @@DESIGNS-vo1mt i mean this video was like last year.. of course she will have more fame now.

  • @CraigThePoet
    @CraigThePoet 5 років тому +5202

    The fact that she’s awkward in person makes me love her more 😩😩😩

  • @brittpeacensoul1990
    @brittpeacensoul1990 5 років тому +337

    Her back up singers are everything 😩🙌🏾

    • @eclecticsunrise
      @eclecticsunrise 5 років тому +2

      One of them looks like Demetria McKinney

    • @brandygee9954
      @brandygee9954 5 років тому +1

      I love them.

    • @irishickson7311
      @irishickson7311 5 років тому +1

      I think there's a marmite thing going on here with the backup singers

    • @lilylunsford
      @lilylunsford 5 років тому

      Shontishaye right lol they’re good but not with her

  • @amiyalesane2764
    @amiyalesane2764 Рік тому +267

    Bring her back for another one, she’s less shy and got even more great songs!!!!

    • @kanikanewsome6305
      @kanikanewsome6305 Рік тому +5

      I was thinking the same thing. I am 44 and I've been dealing with it on and off my whole life. I'll be doing fine then out of nowhere it'll come back it's almost like PTSD. Do you deal with it?

    • @tyharris78
      @tyharris78 Рік тому +2

      It ended and was like “that’s it 😢”

    • @nkosazanatshabalala2711
      @nkosazanatshabalala2711 6 місяців тому +1

      She should deff come back!!!😭

    • @kiki6944
      @kiki6944 6 місяців тому

      @@kanikanewsome6305i deal with it and started an improv class. It's helped tremendously!!! At the end of the semester I had friends come watch! It was terrifying but helped a lot. I'd never been on a stage speaking.

  • @mrssession29
    @mrssession29 5 років тому +629

    Her voice is therapy, and the lyrics are like medicine...

  • @jonel7141
    @jonel7141 5 років тому +478

    The person writing the descriptions for npr deserves an award honestly

    • @LindaLynn93
      @LindaLynn93 5 років тому +7

      Athena Forsythe I feel the same way! They are amazing. 💜😆

    • @TammiBloo
      @TammiBloo 5 років тому +23

      Thank you for bringing them to my attention! Usually I just listen to tiny desks while I work on other things so I never noticed.

    • @serenity6831
      @serenity6831 5 років тому +4

      Yes! Such a beautiful description

    • @JamilaChanthey
      @JamilaChanthey 5 років тому +2

      Athena Forsythe loved that he highlighted her anxiety but didn’t skim on how talented and amazingly beautiful she is inside and out!

    • @jacquelinele9170
      @jacquelinele9170 5 років тому +1

      I have never read them, thanks for this comment 💕

  • @leasophie4907
    @leasophie4907 5 років тому +2379

    00:00 Session 32
    2:50 Wasted
    5:25 Girls Need Love
    9:14 Riot
    11:29 Playing Games

  • @ebonycarter98
    @ebonycarter98 Рік тому +83

    She is so gifted…I’m 40 and she sounds like an evolved version of the songs in the 90s…I can listen to her all day

  • @sihlemtshiselwa677
    @sihlemtshiselwa677 5 років тому +1192

    I listen to this every week as a form of self care.

    • @mstlaw1
      @mstlaw1 5 років тому +8

      Sihle Mtshiselwa DITTO...Its better with a glass of wine🍷

    • @indigostar5133
      @indigostar5133 5 років тому +8

      Same here but on a daily basis

    • @john-adriancoker2789
      @john-adriancoker2789 5 років тому +4

      I do that with Tobe Nwigwe's and H.E.R NPR

    • @Overskilled1
      @Overskilled1 5 років тому

      Say that AGAIN 💯🙌🏼

    • @yayayaya0904
      @yayayaya0904 5 років тому +14

      A Black man sharing what he does for self care 😍😍😍😍

  • @AS-xl9gb
    @AS-xl9gb 4 роки тому +1600

    She’s one of those artist that sound a lot better live than in studio. Her songs on the radio don’t do her justice.

  • @biz26
    @biz26 4 роки тому +1439

    Session 32...it just hits different

  • @ElectriccLuv
    @ElectriccLuv 23 дні тому +6

    Years later and I keep coming back to her performance here. 🧡 Something so natural and emotional about her here. We love you, Summer 🧡🔥

  • @ghoulsbumps
    @ghoulsbumps 5 років тому +725

    Her voice is like butter. Amazing.

  • @WildflowerDee
    @WildflowerDee 5 років тому +413

    That lip stick on the backgroud singer is stunning💜

  • @alishat9144
    @alishat9144 5 років тому +1314

    Okay but no ones talking about the two ladies in the back 😍 background singers stay being slept on

    • @yolandathompson7765
      @yolandathompson7765 4 роки тому +6

      That's so true.

    • @thatsthewayms.j2608
      @thatsthewayms.j2608 4 роки тому +28

      Autumn and Angel 😊

    • @fAaTBrand
      @fAaTBrand 4 роки тому +5

      Very True 💯

    • @theelle7941
      @theelle7941 4 роки тому +14

      Everyone know background singers have to sound just as good if not better than the actual singer....they make the singer sound better

    • @iMagnificent
      @iMagnificent 4 роки тому +3

      They were amazing!

  • @aaleyah5380
    @aaleyah5380 2 роки тому +1097

    Was already a fan now I’m air conditioner. Nothing short of amazing!

  • @nathalieengsborn3216
    @nathalieengsborn3216 5 років тому +1270

    She so cute having that stuffed animal to comfort her

    • @patriciaanderson2301
      @patriciaanderson2301 5 років тому +17

      Exactly too friggin cute

    • @moya5aby68
      @moya5aby68 5 років тому +4

      Nathalie Engsborn yeah i think that’s amazing

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 5 років тому +10

      Patricia Anderson that’s weird she should’ve outgrown that awhile ago ...

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 5 років тому +2

      imani cool story bro.

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 5 років тому

      imani 😴

  • @ashleyrobinson8513
    @ashleyrobinson8513 5 років тому +3401

    She’s dope. Anxiety and all. Sounded just like the records. I wish they would get Jhene Aiko on here too.

  • @sfiles741
    @sfiles741 5 років тому +2130

    I love she has her stuffed animal.

    • @jmk1962
      @jmk1962 5 років тому +146

      My daughter suffers from anxiety too and she does this to help her too.

    • @angelofscorpio
      @angelofscorpio 5 років тому +3

      Me too

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 5 років тому +5

      S Files Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @marwandarnell9241
      @marwandarnell9241 5 років тому +1

      Me 3. 2 cute

    • @hxLtORiamdaone
      @hxLtORiamdaone 5 років тому

      S Files me too I might get one to help calm me

  • @demetriusjohnson3677
    @demetriusjohnson3677 2 роки тому +115

    I have heard "Playing Games" and " Wasted"on several platforms but for some reason it sounds so much better and clear on here. Especially the first couple of notes and its magic after that

    • @berlonisevalliere1486
      @berlonisevalliere1486 Рік тому +4

      Same here. But everything sounds better on here. Now I’m a fan. I wish I saw this years ago🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @七元-y1b
      @七元-y1b Рік тому +2

      I think the first thing is that studio recording is the standard version so the singer can't really improvise much on their vocal. And the second thing is just the engineer tuned the instrument part for too loud in studio imo.

  • @Boledidolo
    @Boledidolo 5 років тому +671

    Can we just agree this was long overdue
    Finally!!

  • @itzcmoneybaby9567
    @itzcmoneybaby9567 4 роки тому +1726

    Summer Walkers voice is so relaxing. Especially after a blunt her voice will put you to sleep!

    • @harveyharvs3597
      @harveyharvs3597 4 роки тому +51

      Yeah I’m baked rn and it’s perfect

    • @jaygray685
      @jaygray685 4 роки тому +2

      Yo Real Live Lookin And Feel Asleep 🤣🤣🤣

    • @RemyTheKure
      @RemyTheKure 4 роки тому +5

      Current vibes... i

    • @dajanae57
      @dajanae57 4 роки тому +9

      On a rainy day soooothing

    • @dappunk1
      @dappunk1 2 роки тому +2

      @@zzevans nerd

  • @teniechac9556
    @teniechac9556 4 роки тому +2895

    So many people hated on this performance but why? She sounds amazing, her material is original, and we got to experience her authentic self. It actually doesn't get much better than this.

    • @jbecknc
      @jbecknc 4 роки тому +55

      It’s pure genius...

    • @cu2wootin524
      @cu2wootin524 4 роки тому +21

      thank you!! I really don't know why either.

    • @shueibfelix8976
      @shueibfelix8976 3 роки тому +98

      its what i love about the tiny desk its very intimate and unlike a studio it showcases the artist vocalist talent very similiar to an unplugged concept nd yes she reminds me of a junior erykah badu shes very talented

    • @StellaRoweCooper
      @StellaRoweCooper 3 роки тому +111

      People hated on this?? Ugh people will hate on everything

    • @topaznnani4003
      @topaznnani4003 3 роки тому +120

      @@StellaRoweCooper literally no one hated on it, she lying

  • @shlorpian9863
    @shlorpian9863 Рік тому +60

    Summer never disappoints. Her penmanship is so incredible. a POET!!!! 😍

  • @BrunoCisi
    @BrunoCisi 4 роки тому +2156

    These are the kind of singers that I love. This girl right here, Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar... Those voices, peacefull.

  • @MicMurphy1981
    @MicMurphy1981 4 роки тому +3192

    She ain't even trying to sing it's a serious gift

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 4 роки тому +40

      Black cutie, she is a excellent neo soul singer. I like the pink baby monkey it's dope. I like her concert good music.

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 4 роки тому +8

      Nice neo soul.

    • @marir.7099
      @marir.7099 4 роки тому +9

      I like expression tho.. it seems like she is not feeling the songs, lyrics

    • @Ari520
      @Ari520 4 роки тому +1

      No but FR tho

    • @americanshottas
      @americanshottas 4 роки тому +25

      @@marir.7099 her expressions fit the lyrics ....if you're listening ...

  • @Carmen-hy4oq
    @Carmen-hy4oq 5 років тому +2255

    She has "quiet storm" vocals.

    • @XxQueenChristinaxX
      @XxQueenChristinaxX 5 років тому +10

      True that.

    • @Eliana0423
      @Eliana0423 5 років тому +18

      Aries energy ❤️❤️

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 5 років тому +1

      Carmen Heyy, ima violinist🤷🏽‍♀️☺️ check me out!

    • @mrmudtalk
      @mrmudtalk 5 років тому +45

      I love “quiet storm”’vibes! Anita Baker, Sade, Jhene Aiko

    • @BrenaeReads
      @BrenaeReads 5 років тому

      Carmen yeasssss!

  • @toridavos1119
    @toridavos1119 2 роки тому +140

    She's so effortlessly talented. I like hearing her sing this way better than the actual songs 😍

  • @andreacooks59
    @andreacooks59 4 роки тому +593

    The background singers are complimenting Summer's vocals perfectly. Silky smooth.

    • @Del9
      @Del9 3 роки тому +12

      They are gorgeous with their warm essence.

    • @arrandaltowe2321
      @arrandaltowe2321 3 роки тому

      What are there names they actually made me fans the background singser

  • @micheleriley8985
    @micheleriley8985 5 років тому +1376

    Beautiful voice, the background singers are killing it also.

    • @hmorgan3731
      @hmorgan3731 4 роки тому +4

      Michele Riley I knew I recognized one! She sounds amazing too. I saw her sing at a jazz spot in ATL. The short hair woman

    • @jeremythomie
      @jeremythomie 4 роки тому +2

      @@hmorgan3731 Yes! That's Autumn Tuesdae!! She's doooope. I know her from SoundCloud! Beautiful voice 🌟🌟🎶🎶🌸🌸

    • @nomadicsoul6144
      @nomadicsoul6144 4 роки тому +2

      And I love her connection with her band.

  • @lenedrasills9368
    @lenedrasills9368 5 років тому +2324

    When you sound better live that’s how u know she can sing..I want her to win

  • @daisyjones5936
    @daisyjones5936 9 місяців тому +1119

    Who’s Listening in 2024 😂❤❤❤❤

  • @philisciaabayomi
    @philisciaabayomi 5 років тому +408

    These are the songs that made me fall in love with Summer Walker months ago.. her aura, rawness, no gimmicks, singing from the soul..her and Ari Lennox 😍🥰 literally a gem in this generation of watered down RnB..wish I was in that audience 😫

  • @janitamatoke1521
    @janitamatoke1521 5 років тому +650

    I think this video is so powerful and beautiful. It shows and highlights the complexities and uniqueness of Black Women. So many times we have this fixated idea of what a Black Women looks like. Not only is Summer Walker herself and not only did she do a phenomenal job, she gave hope to other young women and women in general who have social anxiety. She allowed her vulnerability to bless someone else. In spite of how she was feeling she was able to do the thing she loved to do, which is singing. I love this video wowowowwww. Thank you for being a light sis, God is good!

  • @vivienmartin225
    @vivienmartin225 4 роки тому +1189

    I relate to Summer Walker so hard. The fact that she can be so successful despite her social anxiety gives me so much hope.

    • @neotjabaka4664
      @neotjabaka4664 3 роки тому +22

      Girl, same. I’m here twice a week tryna get my dose of motivation. I love this for her. I love this for us ! 💖

    • @fentybby4418
      @fentybby4418 2 роки тому +4

      yess just seeing how much she's grown even with her social anxiety has been so inspiring and motivating to me

    • @ashleyshayia8087
      @ashleyshayia8087 Рік тому

      Me too much 🫶🏾 to all ….

  • @AdelaideCampbell
    @AdelaideCampbell 7 місяців тому +7

    she makes singing look completely effortless. she is pure class. summer, you are seriously one of the most talented singers of our generation. black women ON TOP.

  • @kekefortenberry1927
    @kekefortenberry1927 5 років тому +388

    Her singing makes me wanna sip chilled wine in a fuzzy robe and slippers with my legs crossed, while vibing😫

  • @TeniseDayRider-t2q
    @TeniseDayRider-t2q 5 років тому +373

    I could see how nervous she was, but vocals came through and she is so so stunning.

    • @kobpc1
      @kobpc1 5 років тому +1

      Tenise LT 😂😂😂

  • @ShineBrightDlite
    @ShineBrightDlite 5 років тому +552

    omg this is so easy for her...its like she is just talking and her voice is beautiful !!!

    • @juliacasy8209
      @juliacasy8209 5 років тому +2

      Dichel & Co. but what’s so crazy is that she has social anxiety. She looks so effortless while singing but she’s probably nervous inside!! She’s amazingly talented.

    • @ShineBrightDlite
      @ShineBrightDlite 5 років тому +1

      Hulianna JACE yes that social anxiety is real! Hopefully she is learning how to deal with it.

    • @リーヨ-x3k
      @リーヨ-x3k 4 роки тому

      @@ShineBrightDlitebeing an introvert and having social anxiety are two different things just so you know

    • @TheLovelyJournee
      @TheLovelyJournee 4 роки тому

      I say this everyday !!

  • @markcrane6959
    @markcrane6959 Рік тому +29

    @12:49 Wow , so smooth the tempo is so good , soulful af , the backing singers are so spot on , sooo good.

  • @ronaldpilgrim5868
    @ronaldpilgrim5868 3 роки тому +3063

    Summer is a young artist but her pen has an old soul. She writes songs like a women who has had experience with relationships far past her years. This sounds like 70's r&b with new energy. Dope young artist nice to see soul music still alive.

    • @thacooligan9216
      @thacooligan9216 2 роки тому +80

      You reaching brah. Summer’s style definitely matches the time we are in.

    • @kelllo2549
      @kelllo2549 2 роки тому +14

      I definitely see your vision

    • @ashkeygii9449
      @ashkeygii9449 2 роки тому +27

      Totally agree that there's that classic RnB mixed in with today's modern sound and as a 90s baby, I appreciate it👌🏾

    • @Anubis10110
      @Anubis10110 Рік тому +1

      Right

    • @chefconvertibleburt7514
      @chefconvertibleburt7514 Рік тому +1

      📍

  • @MooGoose97
    @MooGoose97 5 років тому +651

    Summer is literally perfect, she has social anxiety, that’s why she acted the way she did. Her voice is literally exactly like the records, she’s amazing!

    • @KOOLEE88
      @KOOLEE88 5 років тому +2

      No one's perfect but boy she seems like it

    • @amann3161
      @amann3161 5 років тому +1

      She is not perfect lol, you've never met her in person lol so thinking you know someone based on what you here on the internet ffs

    • @deh5tarr69
      @deh5tarr69 5 років тому

      I’ve seen people mention this before.

    • @thatoneblackiddd7571
      @thatoneblackiddd7571 5 років тому

      It would probaly be best for her not to be famous since her disorder is so severe in the music industry your gonna be talking and interviewing with alot of people so...

  • @indea7
    @indea7 5 років тому +821

    This was so inspiring. It’s super weird yet reflective seeing others with social anxiety.
    Watching this video felt like watching myself when I used to sing on the choir in church.. not wanting to make eye contact, not wanting to move, not knowing how to react to the applause of the audience..😣🧡 I love you Summer and I get it.. I feel it.. I have it. Those suffering from it, we got this.
    - a creative Melanated girl with social anxiety

    • @parysasf1433
      @parysasf1433 5 років тому +2

      you're so pretty

    • @nikkiw2941
      @nikkiw2941 5 років тому +1

      I couldn't.. agree moreee. Same 💓

    • @ering8309
      @ering8309 5 років тому +5

      Yes we do thank you for this comment!! It actually made me cry but in a good way!

    • @indea7
      @indea7 5 років тому +1

      parys 420 aww thank you, so are you 🧡

    • @indea7
      @indea7 5 років тому

      Jade J 🧡

  • @Rosey1
    @Rosey1 6 місяців тому +57

    She needs to do a updated tiny desk for sure

  • @OriginalBoondocksXVIII
    @OriginalBoondocksXVIII 5 років тому +280

    First time hearing her actual vocals, she sounds pretty much just like the songs. Phenomenal. "Over It" is quickly becoming one of my most played albums of the year 🔥

    • @dseanhorne286
      @dseanhorne286 5 років тому +3

      Jay G No lie 😭 I haven’t been listening to nothing else .

    • @Thatgirl96.
      @Thatgirl96. 5 років тому +2

      Rare you find an album these days where you don't even want to skip a single song 😍👌

  • @sweet2def
    @sweet2def 4 роки тому +1167

    My anxiety cripples me too. It's held me back in my life so much. Relationships, careers, friendships. I'm essentially a recluse. Music and prayer gets me through alot. I admire Summer for being honest because us Black and Brown girls go through enough without having also dealing with the debilitating anguish that comes with being told "its not that bad", "boss up", "get over it". Its a lot man.

  • @dennisjabin4453
    @dennisjabin4453 5 років тому +417

    Call me crazy but her personality is refreshing to me compared to musicians today. It’s not pretentious but humble I love it.

  • @dreway4161
    @dreway4161 2 роки тому +202

    So relaxing I love her voice

  • @kayleenim5837
    @kayleenim5837 3 роки тому +2160

    *time stamps*
    session 32 - 0:04
    wasted - 2:39
    girls need love - 5:23
    riot - 9:12
    playing games - 11:28

  • @TheSixShow
    @TheSixShow 5 років тому +285

    Summer is so beautiful like?! 😭😭🔥

  • @Uncle_Sammo
    @Uncle_Sammo 5 років тому +643

    My phone @ 5AM: “NPR Tiny Desk has uploaded Summer Walker”
    My underslept brain: “Rise peasant.”

    • @NekyNgwe
      @NekyNgwe 5 років тому +6

      🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

    • @KATHERONA13
      @KATHERONA13 5 років тому +3

      😂🤣🤣

    • @my_name_is_nat
      @my_name_is_nat 5 років тому +3

      You are hilarious 😂😂😂

    • @wanZ...
      @wanZ... 5 років тому +4

      U r fun nee!!! I hear YOU!!!

    • @michiepooh
      @michiepooh 5 років тому +3

      🤣🤣

  • @adoreekimora
    @adoreekimora 2 роки тому +31

    Tiny Desk literally has me listening to Summer. This performance was effortlessly executed, beautifully

  • @lenextowens6608
    @lenextowens6608 5 років тому +228

    People will appreciate her more over time

    • @DMJMC
      @DMJMC 5 років тому +2

      Lenext Owens I already am. Heard the cd and was like ehhh but this tiny desk is a testament to her raw talent

    • @ricochet243
      @ricochet243 5 років тому

      Enjoy the moment.

  • @alexisconcepcion7316
    @alexisconcepcion7316 5 років тому +1168

    imagine summer & h.e.r live in a studio together. my feelings would not be stable for the rest of 2020 if they were to make an e.p

  • @bettytesfamariam4312
    @bettytesfamariam4312 5 років тому +204

    there was this soft pink aura coming from her and it was so ethereal

  • @kabomasire2377
    @kabomasire2377 Рік тому +15

    She does it so flawlessly

  • @dann3068
    @dann3068 4 роки тому +703

    The only problem with these songs is that they end

  • @Gordonc23
    @Gordonc23 5 років тому +1561

    LIKED THIS BEFORE THE VIDEO EVEN STARTED

    • @laurin814
      @laurin814 5 років тому +5

      Air Gordon me too especially since I already watched it yesterday lol

    • @3ritneyy
      @3ritneyy 5 років тому +2

      FRRRR HAHAHAHA SAMEE gurl

    • @ynh1710
      @ynh1710 5 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @JdkshkshkNbrvUugV
      @JdkshkshkNbrvUugV 5 років тому +1

      Same

    • @EllaFrancesGordon
      @EllaFrancesGordon 5 років тому +1

      Air Gordon I was just about to comment thiss😂🥺

  • @kaydensmalls4747
    @kaydensmalls4747 5 років тому +127

    I've never heard her live until now. I am officially a fan

  • @annettebluntson8583
    @annettebluntson8583 Рік тому +112

    She sings so flawless and effortlessly. Her and Yandy Smith look like they could be sisters

  • @Pitabread92
    @Pitabread92 5 років тому +1873

    When you finally have someone who is the embodiment for all of the awkward and unusual black girls ❤❤❤please don't quit baby girl,if only you knew what you contribute to music!!

  • @JustLael_
    @JustLael_ 5 років тому +86

    Whoever mixed this live sound did a phenomenal job

  • @witter06
    @witter06 3 роки тому +443

    She’s one of the singers that looks like she isn’t trying at all and sounds so good

    • @Moeshaee
      @Moeshaee Рік тому +6

      No fr it seems so effortless 💕

  • @TorryH71
    @TorryH71 Рік тому +16

    Had no idea just how amazing and talented she is. God gifted and she makes it look so effortless!

  • @jessikahardy5837
    @jessikahardy5837 5 років тому +127

    can we talk about how perfect this lighting is???

  • @jdavis8631
    @jdavis8631 4 роки тому +230

    Aww the stuffed animal for comfort is priceless. She sings so effortlessly. A truly gifted singer :)

  • @frerfresh8373
    @frerfresh8373 3 роки тому +260

    her voice is pure butter. BUTTER. she just seems like such a beautiful person.