Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Bobby Carter | August 31, 2021
A lot has happened since we last saw Little Simz at the Tiny Desk in 2017. Her stock as an actress has risen thanks to her role on the Drake-pushed reboot of Top Boy on Netflix; her 2019 album, Grey Area, made plenty of best-of-the-year lists, and the London native received the prestigious Pioneer Award at last year's AIM Awards.
For her Tiny Desk home concert Simz beamed to us from a more modest setting than all of that might imply: a living room, dropped inside a void. But it's an appropriate space for Simz to introduce her self-searching new album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. That arc is pulled together here by a proficient group of players interpreting the relaxed sound of producer Inflo (who is on a run like few in the game at the moment - see Sault and Cleo Sol.) They open with the pulsing military drum and grandiose keys of the record's title track, closing with the bounce and sway of "Woman," dedicated to her mom. Between, a brutally honest message for her father, "I Love You, I Hate You," and a premiere of the Afrobeat bop "Point and Kill," featuring fellow London-based artist Obongjayar.
SET LIST
"Introvert"
"I Love You, I Hate You"
"Point and Kill" (featuring Obongjayar)
"Woman"
MUSICIANS
Little Simz: vocals
Kadeem 'Kadz Keyz' Clarke: keys
Osiris 'OTG' Wilson: vocals, percussion, DJ
Emanuel J Burton: drums
Kenan Shepherd: bass
Chrio Blake: guitar
Obongjayar: vocals
Olivia 'Livi Lovez' Williams: vocals
Ladonna Young: vocals
Rachael 'Chella Mac' Mckenzie: vocals
CREDITS
Video: Jeremy Cole, Neicee Oakley, Untold Studios
Audio: Claudio Cueni
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Andy Huether
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Josh Rogosin, Gabrielle Pierre
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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God, there's nothing better than hip hop with an actual backing band. The whole vibe is so fundamentally different.
Wish more people did it
Imagine how cool it would be if even 50% of all professional rappers would have an actual backing band, they could give jobs to so many talented musicians
Reminds me of when I first heard The Roots over 25 years ago.
Why Kendrick's DNA./HUMBLE. MTV performance is absolutely insane
Doesn’t always translate but if it’s written that way or if it does translate there’s nothing better
Forget Kanye, forget Drake, This woman’s album is the one I’m looking forward to the most!
Amen. And you just know it's gonna be so much more rewarding
Exactly, they will say female rappers are all like cardi b but when there's Little Simz they pretend to be blind to her greatness 🤦🏾♀️
Easily!! Little Simz is one of the best of our generation!!! True legend, beautiful inside and outside!!!
Exactly
Pusha T has an album coming that I am impatient to hear too ! But for the moment, we will celebrate on friday like a big day !!
The lyricism is top notch. Little Simz empowering people around the globe to connect, love and heal
idk, i got the sense she's a devil worshipper tonight 🤷♂🤷♂🤷♂... been workin' with her for awhile in spirit; though, less recently 🕊🕊🕊☮☮☮
i watched this and though, she might be satan, and the rest of the band, angels 🤷♂🤷♂🤷♂
sorry, *thought .. i spilled coffee on my keyboard 🤣🤣🤣
Absolutely Dan ❤️🙌
Strongest voice of her generation! She reminds me of Lauryn Hill but even more powerful - she's up there with Kendrick for me! nothing but love for LS
Ho pensato la stessa cosa
Nobody is more powerful than Lauryn Hill and will probably never be but yes Simz is great.
let's see - Simz just started is sociopolitical more relevant then Lauryn Hill
@marysem Lauryn Hill will always be an icon but she couldn't sustain her great output while Simz is already on a 3 great albums streak.
@@marysemthis is a very short sited thought to have, plenty of artist have more powerful releases then her
This woman's album us a straight 10/10 no skips. I only wished I'd found her sooner. She's incredible.
Every album slaps so hard and has so much to say
Grey Area is arguably even better too.
SAME!
It's very exciting. IMO, she ranks high among rappers and she's releasing her best stuff right now
I *KNOW* right i'm like how was i missing out on this!!!?!?!
The background singers sound like AIR. So heavenly
vocal technique when u sing on the exhale I believe...so it sounds "airy" n lite I believe
In addition to being insanely talented, she’s truly one of the most gorgeous women I’ve ever laid eyes on 🥺✨
Fax no printer!
My lil bro has been tellin me about her fir a while. I clicked this and before she even spoke, i was like wow shes really pretty.
Absolutely 100% agree
Gorgeous human
I just love her low voice & accent ❤ she has so much confidence & seriousness in the way she carries herself. She is amazing
We all know the Grammys are a joke, but this not getting nominated for best rap album is a crime.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was not album of the year - what would you expect?
@@heyman620 MBDTF has nothing on Grey Area or SIMBI
@@Uaene a huge stretch
I truly think kendrick and mac miller are the only rappers besides simz that have this much substance in their albums along with everything else. Cole's close but juuuuust not quite there. Maybe with the falloff i'll change my mind
sounds like you only know a few artists@@Techmoblad
I hate to play the “under appreciated card,” but man it is really a crime that more people haven’t heard her music yet. She is undisputedly one of the best artists of our generation. I will be sharing this album all year long.
Legit man. I been messing with her since she was 18. its crazy how many ppl missing out, all the way out
Word
people look at me funny for saying grey area is in my top 5 rap albums ever
@@danielburgess7101 yup, I hadn’t heard it until last year and was immediately shocked that there wasn’t more media coverage in the US?! Easily one of the best albums in the last 10 years and it someone slipped under the radar except for her home country.
i was today's years old when i found her and i am speechless. she is unbelievable.
Simz is already a legend. The world been waiting for her.
The flow - the voice - the love of music.
Thank you
Facts💪🏾‼️
Real talk
zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?
We been waiting she been waiting errrybody just outside 🤟🏽🤣🤣❤
The production value in this is actually insane. So is the musicianship. And let's not forget Simz with the microphone technique from heaven - zero breaths was recorded that day! VIBES GALORE!
"I love you, I hate you" puts all the conflicted feelings of fatherlessness into perspective. Gotta forgive, but do it on your terms. Love her for digging down into her pain to show us her strength and resiliency.
Pairing with Obongjayar has been the best thing i’ve witnessed for a while
For real! 🔥
I was soooo hyped when I saw the song on the album!!
same
exactly, exactly
He has such Leo energy here
I've just become 6% cooler just from watching this.
Cheers NPR.
I know right? It's so effortless and relaxed
More like 60% cooler... lol
Quick reminder that she got snubbed by the Grammys when she should have been nominated almost every category
How do you mean snubbed ?..
The backing singers are so well selected for her voice. Really great choices.
13:43 Little Simz is so powerful she can incidentally kick a glass full of water and don't make a whole mess
That was siccck!
wow that was impressive indeed!!!
if she wanted to make a mess she'd just point...
and it magically went back 😂
😁
Man, I’m in love. She’s taking hip hop in a direction it’s needed for a long time.
Gotta’ say, the British music scene is on fire right now.
How bout on the way back. Carl McIntosh (Loose Ends) created 1st break beats.
always has been bro particularly on more fire flinging them solar flares to date!
Seriously though, from their guitar music to their hip hop. All solid.
I agree . Uk is the hip hop lyrical Empire definitely.
Actually the rap/hiphop scene in England has been the best on earth for at least the past 10-20 years, MF Doom anyone?? unfortunately Americans weren’t exposed to much more than that until quite recently. The countless, painfully mediocre artists who get famous in the US/Canada base everything down to their literal rapping style on British artists & rarely ever mention those particular influences much less give them any credit. For a great example, please look up/listen to Lady Leshurr, the mostly unknown young woman whose style Cardi B shamelessly ripped off, and you will understand how bad it is.
The drummer grooves so freaking hard.
"All I see is black stars and I fricking love it". Top moment right there. Sublime.
"Drake's album or Kanye's album?"
Me: "LITTLE SIMZ"
Yeah that's me lol
She is electric ⚡️ gives me chills . Incredible music
little simz, tyler the creator and slowthai are the real mvps this year
Yeah. I didn´t care for the Kanye album either
This hits like Anderson Paak's tiny desk, all hits no misses
Imagine a collab
Yessss!! Paak had a legend. Imagine if we could get a festival of this that would be legends... Id pay real money for an intimate tiny desk festival
I first discovered Little Simz as an opener for Anderson Paak in like 2017
for sure!
@@Snook_ I'd so try to put anything in motion to see Paak and her together live
we need a new one of her new album
literally just dropped last monday chief
@@michaelralph3074 they mean a new tiny desk with tracks from her new album
@@jonnykhatru u right nvm i misread
I am 55 years old and I have loved music since I was a child. I grew up in the rock era. Now I'm listening to this concert and I can say that it is a piece of excellent music. In this boring and secondary world of music, this music is like a sunrise over a dark valley.
Simz and Obongjayer's performance is too beautiful
I’m floored by his voice. What an amazing song
You can feel the NIGERIAN CONNECTION right there when OBONGJAYAR came in with that WEST AFRICAN DISCO SOUND. If my dad was alive, he will be vibing with y'all on this one. Proud Of Y'all.
Bless up brotha - hes vibing up there
Bit more like Flea Kuti I think
@@FergVP Thanks
@@johnmorgan5495 Yea
Little simz is nigerian too
This woman was just blessed with some extra special DNA.
The reprise at 04:02 is pure musicianship. The band, Little Simz and the ridiculously good backing vocals are impressive.
17:47 the girls from the chorus vibing and letting each other shine was everything
They sound so good, I’ve got goosebumps haha
Her backup singers are flawless 🔥!!!
The chorus in "Woman" is probably my favorite part of the whole album. I love the key change in the middle. So cool!
I need the Simz band in my living room
Her background singers are phenomenal!!
give it up for them !!
Man they're a whole vibe by themselves
Someone finally said it
She’s dire ….the back singers are the actual talent
@@roycarder6179 Your life will become better once you can give props without putting another person down
IGNORING the back-up singers?! In THIS comment section?! NEVER!!! GIVE IT UP for those VOICES!!!
I don't know what it is, but she's the one. Usually I listen to Jazz and classical music and honestly have trouble connecting with hip hop (except for some early tribe called quest stuff) - but she really gets to me. I'd love to see her with Alfa Mist and that ecosystem of phenomenal musicians Great Britain seems to have currently.
If you like jazz you should listen to laufey
Imagine her with yusseef dayed spaming chops in the background
god the sound engineer always knocks these out of the park. how many instruments and not one got drowned out or is overly present. great jobs!
thank you (:
She’s a true artist. Beautiful powerful and lyrical, she ticks every box. Grey album blew me away…I can’t wait for new album on Friday it’s gonna be fire 🔥
Why's "beautiful" one of thoses boxes? Who cares about physical appereance. This is music and that's the only thing that matters.
@@FEARmeify although I do think she is beautiful I more meant her music
zzzzz.....what deep philosophical insights can a teenage kid gleam?
@@RobertSlover None. This chick is typical of this generation. Unpolished ‘music’, with poor structure. Rambling about nothing. These kids need to learn SONGWRITING. Compare Lauryn Hill. Mic dropped.
@@marcelmarshall4240 i was thinking bob dylan. knowledge dropped.
She is blowing me away, verge of tears , she embodies empowered beautiful queen and this crew are equally beautiful.
That "Woman" arrangement was amazing, incredible vocals, fuzzy jazz and top performance
I see Lauryn, Willo Smith and Bhadu in one person here, she's too much 🔥
Obongjayar is the coolest man I’ve laid my eyes upon
This is such a legendary performance. This has got to be the best Tiny Desk of all time.
Amazing actor, incredible writer - UKs hip hop/neosoul/modern jazz scene is insane.
"If you can't feel pain, then you can't feel the opposite" a realization that always gives me solace. No light without dark. Sides of a coin. Beautiful performance
The band. The singers. The couch. The eye contact....just overwhelmed by the artistry.
Keeping it Real!! 😍
This was way overdue and will be on heavy rotation from now on. Girl is killing it
I may be a year late to this Tiny Desk concert. But, next time a discussion is had about the greatest MCs of all time, Little Simz is a name that needs to be in that mention. Her talent level legit stacks up with the best to ever do it. She’s in that same league. The girl deserves every bit of those flowers as she is just too dope🔥🔥🔥
I am late to this, but Lil Simz got an instant fan, just like that. She is incredible y'all. Her sounds is nostalgic, a fine blend of Lauryn Hill & Missy.
Yeah man... 😎
I’ll keep saying it, one of the best rollouts for this album
Independently done too. No major label backing (not that Simz needs it!)
@@phillyblunt138 the album is released on AWAL, which is owned by Sony Music?
@@Cubbsie123 AWAL is a distributor, they offer their artists support for sure but it’s not the same as a major label proper
She’s so ridiculously talented- it’s unreal
Also works really hard.
Love her boombap, concious-rap style. Long-time missed by many OG hip hop fans. She's a real lyricst.
word!
I can't believe I'm just discovering this amazing talent! Little Simz, her band and background singers are phenomenal! 🔥 ❤
I'm so happy for you, discovering Little Simz is such an amazing feeling haha
@@lujorom9172 True story. I'm obsessed lol. I've lost count how many times I've watched this!
The coolest tiny desk concert yet…
No cap
Old Scottish non-melaninated dude here. Caught bits of Liitle Simz in the past and liked what I heard but this is next-level. As other people have mentioned, she is a real, true artist and deserves to take over the world.
Shout-out to the band too and especially to the ladies on BVs, what a great sound they all make together. Would give any number of limbs to have sat in with this band for an afternoon. Would need to have got a LOT better on my old drum kit before that though. Two CDs will def be purchased on Friday: one for me and one for my daughter.
You can purchase now for preorder
You sound like a great man and father! Keep it up bro
@@oneandonlynino Cheers Nino, what a lovely thing to say. All the best to you and yours.
You’re a great Dad for buying your daughter this album. This is the music young girls need to be listening too. Soul filling and brain feeding.
This was awesome to read. Much respect man.
She kicked the cup at 13.30 .... she so smooth, didn't even knock it over !
This is a classic album that will last for 100 years. Only few artists like Fela Kuti, Nina Simone, Bob Marley, Eminem have made these albims and she is up there among the stars.
IM HERE FRONT ROW SEAT
She never dissapoints. She is an artist in every sense of the word, the whole world needs to hear her music fr
The background artist are impeccable! Love Simbi she a master at this!!
The mixing sounds incredible 🙌
thank you!
Introvert is the rare song where I prefer the studio version to the Tiny Desk, but that’s only because the studio version is absolute perfection. Simz is an absolute beast and I can’t wait for the album!
Yeah, as much as I enjoy this live performance, the studio version is so grand, epic and emotional.
If she could get the full orchestra in there for one track, I'm sure she would. But I really liked this version, the way they arranged it for a smaller band was really clever
Ya you’d need an entire orchestra to get the same effect as the studio version lol
The video of the studio version is epic.
I agree 1000%
Little Simz growth as an artist has been beautiful to witness. She's so genuine, intelligent and talented. She deserves every bit of success that comes her way.
Like how she switches it up in all her performances. This one could be its own EP
This is like BREATHING. So refreshing
everytime she says « i’m a black woman and i’m a proud one » i got GOOSEBUMPS
Tonight's my first time hearing Little Simz's music and it has actually brought tears to my eyes. The beauty of this performance. This woman, these musicians, the whole aesthetic.... I'm at a loss for words. It's been ages since I've had goosebumps like these listening to a new artist.
Same here, absolutely incredible
Welcome to the ride, you will not be disappointed :)
shes literally in a class of her own. shes got that aura about her that you dont see much. latest album shat on drake and kanye as well.
Same! I just (like right now) discovered her on IG randomly and this is the best thing that has happened to me today!❤️🔥
The album was crazy enough. This performance has immaculate energy. Every part of it is perfectly in sync. Even the camera is on it all of the time. There is so much more than meets the eye with this performance. It manages to look so chill and inviting, like everyone is just relaxing. But in reality it is meticulously coordinated. I also found myself tearing up. Not only did it sound beautiful, but everything about this performance and the way it was captured are perfect. It's a diamond. The whole time I was watching, I felt like I had this impossible gift.
GOSHH we dont know how blessed we are with TINY DESK!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Someone tweeted that she’s one of the best woman rappers of our time and honestly they were right!
one of the best rappers. take ‘woman’ out.
Best tiny desk ever? You can see how much prep went into this. The variety of flow in her bars is insane (not to mention the musical accompaniment to them). the camera movement and zooming, is class too. Got a CD hardcopy of the new album, blown away.
it's a great one for sure but nothing will ever beat the mac one
@@vVincent. except Tyler, Paak, and T-Pain
@@maxgraivier2024 no
I
KNOW
'Woman' is so uplifting. Power to women everywhere.
Little Simz deserves all the flowers she's getting. Sometimes I Might Be Introvert is a masterpiece!
can’t believe i didn’t find her earlier. literally obsessed.
Same. I must been under a rock when this album came out. I'm ashamed lol
my gosh same
Brilliant. 🔥🔥🔥
Glad you’re a fan Kev. If you wanna get on some more U.K. rap, Dave and Avelino are amazing. Their song Cassius Clay is insane
please show this to Tobe!
Yes Kev!! Message me if you want UK music recommendations I’ll put you on
🔥💯
😊..
unbelievable
Is it really you checking out Simzy? lol
Gaz!
This young lady is something special. Her album is hard one of those you don't want to end.
Beautiful sound, great musicians, three beautiful backing singers, and a confident young lady at the front whose target audience is exclusive.
Little simz, Sault, Cleo sol, Inflo, Michael kiwanuka… Forever living originals…love you all! Thanks for the amazing music! 🙌
Yes 🙌
Olivia, Ladonna, and Rachael are so incredibly, vocally tight! Lady Trio Audio, blending vocals, 3D!
Introvert is an incredible album and I'm so glad Simz is getting the respect she deserves. SO talented!
it's weird, but i love how she introduces her band on beat
Omg she blew this out of the water! Imagine her and koffee doing a collab! 🤯
I’ve been waiting for her to finally get her recognition and her moment for YEARS here it is here it comes y’all aren’t ready one of the best in the game 🤩🤩🤩🤩
This is definitely my favorite tiny desk ever and I’m now a huge fan of Little Simz she’s crazy talented versatile creative beautiful and amazing lyricists and I love her pro black and unapologetic energy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I was today years old finding out she’s in top boy tv series!!! Not only can she act, but she can sing and RAP. Multi-talented human being here y’all 💯💯👏🏾👏🏾
Little Simz just exemplifying Black British excellence! And can we talk about those trousers? Obsessed! 😍😍😍
Simz’s and Kendrick’s albums are my most anticipated releases of the year
What if they did a song together!! Wishful thinking!
She’s so cool that she kicked an empty red cup and it simply got out the way
Sh*t put tears in my eyes...Pure talent, raw energy, real vibes.
Obongjayar...I was like, where do I recognize that voice? I love it. Been listening to his song Still Sun for a while now, so good! Little Simz...stunning as always. Thanks for sharing your glow.
Didn't quite know what to expect here... But the music was dope and then she opened her mouth... Lyrics and delivery was on point! Everything felt organic to me. I really enjoyed this concert. The Band was dope, the back-up singers was dope, Little Simz was dope & the Artist she brought out was dope!!! I'm a fan now!!!
I can’t recommend her album Grey Area enough!! All of her music is great but that album is where you really start seeing her lyrics and production come together to create greatness
Bro... that was too short!
Little Simz rapping style is so dope. It is unreal
the flow is actually unmatched atm imo
Man this band is so tight. Especially the drummer
this band is seriously killer, so much talent and songwriting ability.
the band is crazy on point
The back up singers are perfection
I’m only 11 minutes in, but it only took a minute to know Little Simz just gave us a masterpiece. This is the album of the year.
I can't help but feel proud of her growth in the industry. Her lyricism is top-notch. She's King :)
Queen for sure, I've heard a few tunes and heard a lot of ppl in the UK raving about her, this was immense.
You mean QUEEN, I stan!
@@hanswabzy9818 Queen is second position. I highly rate her as first 😃
@@palesaaaa_ Queen is the strongest piece in the board
y’all in that patriarchy frame tss
her background vocalists >>>>>>>>
yes yes yes
Hearing live, the intricacies of each element of her music. The instruments, the back ups re-enforcing the beats, Simz breath control and annunciation and how they heal Simbi up. Truly the future of Hip Hop ❤️🙏
I can't even believe how good this is. The album is a straight up classic in my books.
Same!!
YUP
Legitimate. She leveled up on her last project.
This was such a great way to start my day. 6am on the East coast of the U.S.
3am California time and I am up with full attention and ready!!!
Yes! Same. It's 8 am now East Coast U.S as well 😎 Have a great day
So pleased to hear Americans are rockin with her. You guys listen to lot's of UK stuff? Peace!
@@Ayo.Ajisafe My Brother or Sis...we are with you. I been a fan of Dave, Kano, Ashley, Simon, etc well before I saw them in Top Boy. I rock with US worldwide. Im heavy into Alfa Mist, Yusuf Dayes, and Mansur Brown on the Jazz tip too. All Love.
The camera work is amazing. Fav album of the year so far. Little Simz ❤️