Masego: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Watch Masego play "Tadow", "Nayhoo", "Queen Tings", "Black Love" and "I Do Everything" at the Tiny Desk.
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July 24, 2019 | Sidney Madden -- Imagine for a moment if Cab Calloway, the Cotton Club's exuberant bandleader, was reincarnated in the 21st Century. Now imagine if he was dropped in the middle of the music world of today. He'd no doubt be a tall and slender, silky-wearing goof ball with a moisturized braid-out, instruments inscribed as knuckle tattoos and a penchant for genre-blending. Yes, the spirit of Cab lives on in Masego, the singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who surprised NPR's Tiny Desk audience with a zany sense of showmanship and a demonstration of his own genre, TrapHouseJazz.
Masego's five-song set at the Desk wound up feeling something like a jam session - props and surprise guests included. First, before opening with the jazzy "Tadow," Sego pulled off a quick, mini-prank by sending his friend, comedian Lorenzo Cromwell, up to the mic before stepping forth himself. Next, Sego tossed up 100 dollar bills with his face on it and beckoned the crowd into a call-and-response of "hi-di-hi-di-hi-di-ho." Finally, to have a few more moments of fun after "I Do Everything" - and to prove he really does do everything - Sego juggled water bottles to the rhythm of the luscious music his band providing.
Born in Jamaica and raised in Virginia, Masego grew up on gospel, jazz and hip-hop. With an appetite for all genres and an ambidextrous nature for learning music, the 26-year-old's been mixing all his influences up, traveling the world and collaborating with the likes of GoldLink, SiR and Ari Lennox. Where his sound takes him next is anyone's guess, but at the Tiny Desk, the multi-hyphenate found his sweet spot.
SET LIST
"Tadow"
"Nayhoo"
"Queen Tings"
"Black Love"
"I Do Everything"
MUSICIANS
Masego: vocals, saxophone; Jon Curry: drums; Dan Foster: keys, saxophone; Maxwell Hunter: bass; Melanie Faye: guitar; Lex Nelson: vocals; Lorenzo Cromwell: comedic saxophone
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kaylee Domzalski, CJ Riculan, Tsering Bista; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR - Hudba
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Bring on Naomi Sharon pls !
Just Imagine a band with Masego playing the Sax, Thundercat on the Bass, Tom Misch playing the Guitar and Anderson Paak at the drums.
I would so pay for that experience 😍
Real
my god man
kodjo geiger the world ain’t ready boss
FKJ on keys?!
The whole first minute got me thinking: "Wow, Masego really...changed...". 😂😂😂
That's me 🤣💔
saaame;)
ajsjsjs omg same
YO DEADASS
Fax 📠
NPR we need Masego back. He's got some new songs. We'd love to hear him perform them.
Going to watch him perform 4/12/23 in Atlanta! Can’t wait😊😊
I concur. Imagine Maxwell and Melanie back on something like "Mystery Lady".
I just said the same thing. Bring him back now!
Masego really has that charisma. Amazing to watch
i was so confused at the start, because I was convinced that Masego didn't look like that
Was convinced I'd finally fully lost my mind
i thought i was hit with the mandella effect
Same haha
💀💀💀
ikr....I was like. Tiny Desk Rick Rolling people now?? 😂😂
how dare that pianist just pull out a saxophone and play it so goddamn beautifully people are just unbelievable
Really Goooood!!!!!!!!!!!!
How dare he!! 🤣🤣🤣
No one likes a show off,lol.
🤣🤣🤣"How dare he!"
Wait...I thought he was a guitar player...uhhhhhh....bass...uhhh....drummer?....
....what does he NOT do?
Am I the only one who can’t stop watching the guitarist’s part at the end. She’s amazing! 😍
with the cutest smile at the end 🥰
@@nathanielobame7511 I love her smile 😌
Absolutely slayed that
She killed it
Yes she killed it. Love her smile
The fact that tadow was just two gifted artists doing some freestyle messing around and boosted both of their careers . Pretty cool. True artistry. All these songs were great as well
That dude at the beginning just made my day.
I love him 😂😂
That’s the comedian renny, also featured at the beginning of Old Age
Renny is too funny!
I initially thought: "Damn, Masego's changed!"
Silumko Soko renny😂😂❤️
Yo, we need FKJ performing live on tiny desk.
Divine Kebab yes, yes we do!!
Seriously
rt
Period!
idk, can they fit the warehouse of instruments he needs?
Melanie Faye, Melanie Faye, Melanie Faye....simply awesome. So glad to see her get her own slot on NPR as well!! Well deserved.
They said her name as I read your comment
i came to the comments just for THIS.
I really love that smile she gave at the end ❤ 19:35
His voice is so refreshing; like a fan in the window blowing remarkably cool air hitting just rite on summer's nite.
the first guy who opened with the miniature saxophone stole my heart
His name is Renny, he's obviously a comedian as you can tell from the sax.
he is genuinely so attractive i dont know what to do with myself
@@TheCloverKelly ☹🤔
@@TheCloverKelly i agree i've always foound him hot on his comedy sketches
He stole mine too
I like the low tadows. I asked her (Lex Nelson) to sing it that way. 🤷🏾♂️
well done...cant wait to see you at Afro Punk!
Don't nobody start switching up because Masego likes the low Tadows. KTSE lol.
I❤your music and you!!!! You saved music....I didn't get to see the legendary Prince before his passing BUT I WILL see you perform🙏....keep blessing my ears👑
Yeah mate, nevermind, I didnt know the original "tadow" before watching the tiny desk so first time I heard the tune was with her backing vocal and I liked it straight away. Both versions are good and its cool that they are different.
Everything was excellent. Pleasure to hear your music for the first time. Melanie Fay - whoa!
the bassist absolutely kills ittttttt wow
Masego does more for my self confidence than therapy, I swear
im just stucked in the last music for the same reason lol
The guy at the beginning is literally me thinking i can play the sax lmao
MirroredSmoke His name is Renny. Check him out on Instagram, he’s hilarious!
i don't know how he smells but i already want to buy the cologne he is wearing
Get me a bottle while u at it
If that isn't already a song you are now stuck with turning it into a song. Don't dilly dally
Sweat denim and coach. Lol
What would a female do with a bottle of cologne?
Us women know he’s packing...you can tell 🤣🤣
Can we just all acknowledge that every smiling and laughing reaction from the bass guy makes this video so much better?
I want the rest of my life to feel like his music 😌
mad respect for that first sax player, he killed it!
Matt Palmer yessir!! Such a experience😂😂😂
🤣
Must have been that glove!
Mad
😂😂😂
This might be the fastest I’ve ever clicked on a tiny desk concert
Mekhi Kelly Yo!!
Saaaame!!
Man, listen! 😩 Hit "like" before it even started to play! 😂😝❤❤🖤🖤
I agree!
same. LOL
Masego is just brilliant! He is a self taught musician… this TrapHouseJazz is everything! 💜
Three years on, and here I am, awestruck as if it dropped today. Amazing how Masego's stayed true to his craft. King!
ikr
Same
Melanie Faye on guitar. What a treat. Maybe everyone didn't know her then, but they will.
It’s a Process
I just did know her and she's f* awesome
trying to play chon is not an ez task for sure lol
I love her
She played that riff so fuking humbling. I was cheering her on through my phone like I was in the crowd
What I expected: "tAEdaooww"
What I got: "tuh-daow..."
Samuel Soyebo MAN 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m so mad about it
She has just started singing it and I am here laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bruh ! Why tho !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The Heart Way 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
sooooo disappointed lol
😂😂😂 Has she never heard the original when they were in the red bull studio? Come on now!😌
Masego means "Blessing" in Setswana , one of our 12 Official languages in South Africa... love it for you ,
he has some ancestral connections to SA
Omg. Mister bassist sir!!! He PLAYED!
they use to laugh at him carrying that saxophone around campus at ODU, now look at my boy
My dude is a legend
He went to old dominion university??!!! A monarch??!!
@@nyxiesmoon2277 yep !
Cooked breakfast for the kids, faded my son, washed 2 cars, painted my back steps, cleaned the garage, cut the grass... I can go non-stop with this genious! Smdh
Wild. It pays to be authentic
Thumbs up for Melania Faye😭❤️
Damn I thought it was her ,,brill
Sally niaje ukona likes😂😂
Elle Mandela 😂😂😂😂
Let your girl shine😂👀
dope
Melanie's astounding 👌🔥
Black Love straight up sounds like it could be Stevie Wonder song. Awesome, such good vibes.
anyone else just close their eyes and truly listen. this is art. Masego really has that charisma. Amazing to watch.
I'm like 92% sure you're required to wear shades when you play the sax.
A clinician for my high school jazz band once told one of our saxes to never wear shades again and that "you don't make jazz cool, jazz makes you cool"
Sax player here.
Can confirm.
Yes
And that’s a scientific FACT!
Kenny G didn't 🚫😎
Ok.....The Intro..... needs to be acknowledged lol I laughed extremely hard.
😂😂😂 Hilarious
I was confused at first lol
“Put your left pectoral into it!” 🤣🤣
Lmao right
Rena O. Productions LLC the Michael Jackson glove and the fake sax just put me right on out 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
the way she goes from serious to smiling at 19:31 😂😂
The Melodies in the intro of that 1st song so Heavenly. 🐐
Melanie Faye on guitar. That's the comment. That's it.
She’s come so far!!! I’m so proud of her
She is amazing!
shes crazy good
ICONIQUEEE
That crazy little trill she did at 9:32 was amazing. These people are babes but on par with the greats like Coltrane. I mean that.
He's a definitely a live artist. Most of these songs actually sound better than the recordings which is rare.
Totally agree
Ko
@@adekyethepoet8519, just
I loved big krits tiny desk concert but kinda hate his recorded stuff.
not rare enogh. same sht with Paak. but i blame producers and studio engeneers
*I saw him live yesterday and I am still speechless, probably the best concert I’ve ever been to* 😍🔥
she saves the day her timing and voice is amazing
Melanie Faye on guitar? I'm glad she's getting some recognition😊 abt time
Yeah man that's too dope! She's a great guitarist to check out on youtube
Really did not expect to see her but i was so happy when i did
Literally came to the comments for this. Truly deserved.
@@cornela1 Royal Jordanian pain Boxing
ndiabrady 1 she’s fire o
I was like uhhhh this AINT MASEGO lolllll sooo funny.
Masego is a literal genius. Resonates with my soul like nothing ive heard before. WE LOVE YOU MASEGO
This isn’t fair. Masego is pure artistry!!!! 🖤
01:13 Tadow
04:45 Nayhoo
08:17 Queen Tings
12:41 Black Love
16:50 I Do Everything
Those who place timestamps are always the winners. Proverbs 1:13
bless u
Your a fuckin king 🌠🌠
Technically the intro is the instrumental to Tadow
MVP !!!!
That was the by far the sexiest tiny desk concert
Agreed! 😏
He is so sexy
Nah
SOMEONE HASNT SEEN LIZZO
@@russellzauner where is her tiny desk concert? I saw on her ig that she filmed one but I haven't seen it on youtube
This guy is history in the making for sho 😂😂😂😂😂😝😝
Man, I wished the one singing 'Tadow' would do that high pitched airy Tadow. Still a good set tho!
I was thinking the same thing lol
Fabio Delacroix I was so confused
I was thinking the SAME THING
if she could do a better job 🙈
I preferred her version of it, maybe cause I've listened to the original so much and it drove me mad lol
FINALLY!
Seeing Renny playing a toy sax made bust out in a sad laughter.. (Uh hah haah...)
I thought Tiny Desk had played me...
Samuel Soyebo same !! I was sad and happy all at the same time 😂😭
Forreal!! Haha I clicked so fast and I was about to be so disappointed 😂😂
I’m 46, from 757, just found this video, been listening to this kid for couple of years…. Heard him from my 20 y/o daughter…. We share the same music taste, my clone! I’m loving how I could tell by the way he talked he was from 757. ❤️❤️❤️
“I do everything” is the best thing here. I found myself humming the tune today and initially i couldn’t place the song or tune. I’m here now. Love Masego. Talented.
Tiny Desk engineer needs a nice christmas bonus, sound is beautiful
He always kills it, underrated
It's always beautiful mate. Definitely needs a raise.
That boy fire style multi talented come to philly I'm there cant stop playing !! Do your thing homie band fire too !
Crispy clean and still raw. As we like it, i guess.
Except for not having a the kick drum micd
No one's going to comment on how clean and neat the drummer's bantu knots are?!?! I want to see the results.
We got you, Sis! Yes, they're on point.
theyre amazing his whole style
I'm offended that this comment didn't get more likes.
He got "Hair Hair today"😅😅
My man masego could have done the whole concert by himself. He literally plays everything 😩😍😍
Melanie Faye's solo still sounds as sweet as when I first heard it 😍
Masego is definitely talented. I think he hasn’t even come close to his full potential.
He's got a long way to go before he can get to Al Jarreau level. My gut tells me that he has a VERY long way to go. Masego's talented in an amateurish way. Here's an older concert footage of Al in action from the 70's. czcams.com/video/hhq7fSrXn0c/video.html
Go check out Al's first album he released back in 1975, he was already master level. Masego ain't a master, not even close to one.
@@Oneness100 I prefer Masego more honestly. Singing/scatting fast doesn't mean you're more talented. Why can't you just enjoy Masego for who he is instead of trying to compare him to someone else?
Aashiq Shaikh exactly. Not many artists have impressed me as much as masego. He’s his own man no need to compare and he’s amazing
@@ashastra123 yeah that's facts. i got to see him live earlier this year and he's crazy talented, very impressive
Seth Alles I’m seeing him live at outside lands in August, I literally can’t wait lol I watch live performances of him every day just to keep myself from going crazy
Lol Masejo never needs a hypeman. Dude is hyping himself up the whole time
Young Suit he’s fantastic live for this reason. Sadly I went for Leon bridges and dude was so chill / introverted it was awkward. But masego has so much charm. So good.
We all this type of hype!!! Can it be bottled and sold?
Melanie Faye is absolutly breath taking
that nashvile girl solo i just started clapping, oh boy what a talent all that guys have, just thanks!
At first I was like “get this bootleg masego outta here” but then I realized it was skit lmao
That's RENNY! Check out his youtube, he's something comedic-ally special.
czcams.com/channels/-mMOYc5bAw0RJjKXeMhPww.html
Shut up
@@xaviersivetrivet8781 damn his voice was not bad
@@xaviersivetrivet8781 I was finna say.. Aint that Renny? LMAOOOOOOOO wth he doing on Tiny Desk
FINALLY!!! NPR been sleeping on Masego for the longest 🔥
How you know? 🤷🏾♂️
[game over] now we need the Smino tiny desk
Right!! Bout damn time. I'm grateful lol
Orange 13 Y E S I’m ready
NiAmbiTheMelody I don’t know why they haven’t released it yet. It’s been damn near a year since they filmed it
Okay Melanie Fay. I loved her vibe the entire show. You showed out baby! 💃🏽
When Dan came in late with the sax and still killed it on rhythm. Straight talent and art by this whole band. Melanie is a str8 beast !! One of my favorite npr performances
Masego's band is on point, ESPECIALLY the guitar player, she's playing things I didn't even know I needed in my life
Melanie Faye check her out
Melanie Faye is a guitar prodigy
Check out Chon if you like this. They wrote the original of Nayhoo with Masego
If you like that check out Tom misch
@@openyourmind333 My immediate response, i thought of Tom Misch when i first heard her guitar licks
FYI: "Tadow" was an improvisational collab between FKJ and Masego, recorded live. "Nayhoo" is a song written by the band CHON, one of the most amazing progressive rock bands around, featuring Masego. They deserve credit!
Started digging into Chon after reading this. They are great! Cheers
yes. CHON definitely deserved credit because it was on their album. He should have even said it was a cover
there should be chon on tiny desk aa
When I heard Nayhoo I fucking shat myself.
@@ksarom definitely! check out their Paste Studios sessions if you haven't already
every musician and psychologist or PR team would study this. PERIOD. What a boss Masego was for handling this so well. see you in NYC soon and played brother.
well played ***
How is this TRUE CROONER not up for EVERY MUSICAL AWARD known to Humanity?!?!? ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Bruh... I was like "tf Renny bout to do" lol
And he killed it
Lol
I love how Masego always looks so happy when he sings
Couldn’t be more thankful for Masego and what he produces. Heaven sent. Restored my love for R&B and Jazz. Playing most of these at our vow renewal next month ❤️
It's his skin for me 🙌🏾🥺🥺it's so flawless and he's so cute 😍😍😍😅😅
I’m a simple man. i see masego, i clicked.
Brother 🙌🏾
I'm of that kind
Guess I am a simple woman...
Simplicity
nothing to debate!
Masego will take your girl and u will be like yea that's fair enough tbh. What a G!
ahahah i have to agree with you!
I have to agree too. Doesnt matter how hard it would be.
Greetings from germany
Joy in the purest sense, joy in the purist sense
You are so privileged to be watching a genius at work 🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰😅😂😂🥹☺️
He just look like he smells like Sandalwood and blessings in this video.
lmao he does!
👍
True,lol
Can we just talk about Melanie Faye, for a minute? She really plays with such interesting tone and style. I ain't slept on you, Ms Faye! I see you!
OMG, I didn't even notice. Thanks soo much for pointing her out. Love her soo much
Love her!!
She’s So Badass!!!
Amazing how can she keep a calm face and pull out that good shit
I know right she doesn't get the recognition she deserves. I really do love her
That guitar riff at 9:31 is ❤🔥
Totally insane man !!
It's so amazing that we can experience all these amazing musicians from anywhere with our devices. This is awesome! We live in an era that gives you goosebumps one click away
i think Masego & Lucky Daye could make some interesting music....
Okay, this. I’m so glad to see others are fans of Lucky Daye. I often feel like I’m jamming by myself.
Didn’t know I needed this until now
drea Roses yassssss, I would love to hear them together
Yes!! I'd be sooooo here for this!
YESSSS!!!!
Melanie Faye has this subtle demeanor about her and its projected in her playing. Just Spectacular!
I think she is a natural introvert. That's cool. Ain't nothing wrong with that at all. I would like to have a chat with her about....whatever she likes in life :)
Amanda Basson I totally agree
Love the smile in the end
@@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543It would be a conversation out of this world.lol
Oh man I been waiting for your tiny desk !! Thank you ♾💜🌹 Infinite Love
This is one of the most enjoyable things I have ever watched. I can't listen to it enough. It makes my whole soul feel good fr.They all did there thing and before this I never knew he existed, instant favorite.
Finallyyyyyyyy, now all i need is one for Smino and I’ll be content 🙌🏾🔥
Exactly!
FAAACTS
My man knows what's up!!
absolut
So glad they don't use autotune & gimmicks like today's artist..just raw natural talent. ✌
Everyone’s talking about that girl on guitar, she’s a beast but can we talk about this bass player
One word, CHON
SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT
Exactly, he's incredible from start to end.
YES.
yesssssssssssss that bass player was my favourite, he killed ittt
Everyone plays so tastefully - so well done !!! 💕
Such a beautiful collection of talented musicians. NPR, you magnificent procurer of musical treats. Thank you!
The guitarist makes me make faces like I smelled something NASTY. Jeezus she's talented
shes Dope!
she's got some of her own music on streaming... check her out! Melanie Faye
Melanie faye! Shes so good!
Jazzus I would say
Melanie Faye❤🧡💛💚
Melanie sounds amazing on the guitar 😭😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Measgo is on a future shock of today's music young to do what I am told,so give me that jazzy,funky gumbo soul🌍🌍🌍
great bass player !
actually all of them.. but the bass player is always underrated..
melany faye huge talent
Masego great musician and even greater entertainer
I am 100% in love with Masego's smile.
Right! I just kept finding myself staring at his mouth lol
Me too!! It is beautiful!
Masego left a comment on here
... Saying he loves it, asked her to do it that way. 🤷
Girl, same
@Tito Grass 😂😂😂😂
How about Melanie Faye's guitar playing....wow !!!
Glenn Kwok she’s phenomenal
she killed it
Yes Gawd!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Absolutely killer.
🔥🔥🔥🔥
love the energy
I've been looking for this dude ever since seeing him perform on some award show. Masego and his band are a whole mood. Watched this with my family for music appreciation night tonight. (We made that up) 🙂
Masego oozes confidence, he even pushes it a bit... but then he whips out the sax and his vocals are on point. A man who knows he's damn good, and backs it up! Thank you NPR
Yea pushes it to much lol....but great music
I found that kind of annoying. "I can play everything" he says (for example). Well , he would be way much cooler if he didn't brag.
This band is on point. Melanie rocks
Facts! Homie been unlikeable af. Band was amazing tho
One can never be too confident unless they use it to put others down. Masego does not. He just loves himself as he should. ❤
@@kellyfreshh Hard agree, confidence is a scarce resource and we need a lot more of it.
You know you're fly when you can wear floral dungarees, a flower silk shirt with sunglasses on whilst playing the sax and singing at the same time. 🙏🏾 all hail the man Masego 👊🏾
Thank youuuuuuuuuuuu for this! Y'all really out here saving lives with music!
Love when he plays that saxophone 🎷 🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤