Yebba: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2021
  • The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
    Bobby Carter | September 8, 2021
    As the camera slowly rises to the room, we see Yebba in the center of a circle, complete with band members, background singers and a string quartet. The room is part of Electric Lady Studios, where her debut album, Dawn, was recorded. The album bears the name of Yebba's mother, whom she tragically lost in 2016, and its songs find the Memphis native delving inward to process it all.
    The singer is a bit of a live wire, rarely giving the same performance twice, and that's on display during most of this Tiny Desk (home) concert. The songs differ slightly or not so little compared to the studio sessions from Dawn, especially on the swelling interpretation of the lead single, "Distance." In between each song, Yebba shares unfocused and playful banter that just feels like she's family, and that feeling persists throughout this entire set, right down to the eye contact she shares with keyboardist and co-writer James Francies when speaking candidly about the final song, "How Many Years."
    This Tiny Desk concert has been in the works since the spring of 2020, when the album was completed but shelved until Yebba (and the rest of the world) was in a better place. It was worth the wait.
    SET LIST
    "Stand"
    "Distance"
    "All I Ever Wanted"
    "How Many Years"
    MUSICIANS
    Yebba: vocals
    James Francies: keys
    Burniss Travis: bass
    Stro Elliot: MPC drums
    Charles Myers: guitar
    Niya Norwood: vocals
    Schadrack Pierre: vocals
    Brandon Pain: vocals
    Marta Bagratuni: cello
    Francesca Dardani: violin
    Sulamit Gorski: violin
    Nicole Wright: viola
    CREDITS
    Producer: Abbey Smith
    Video: Andy Swartz, Bo Zhang, Ina Ubaite
    Audio: Gosha Usov, Brandon Bost
    Assistant Engineers: John Muller, Daniel Perez
    Gaffer: AJ Holden
    Key Grip: Hunter Herrick
    "A" Camera Operator: Andy Poland
    1st Assistant Camera: Rob Ko
    "B" Camera Operator: Alan Jensen
    Dolly Grip: Tom Sarvello
    Electric: Greg Deseve
    Production Assistant: Styven Jeune
    Management: Ross Michaels, David Lai, Ina Ubaite
    TINY DESK TEAM
    Producer: Bobby Carter
    Video Producer: Maia Stern
    Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
    Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Gabrielle Pierre
    Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
    Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
    #nprmusic #tinydesk #yebba
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 2 měsíci +65

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  • @ivory2594
    @ivory2594 Před 2 lety +14379

    PETITION TO TINY DESK TO PUT THIS IN SPOTIFY I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO THIS

  • @jacobcollier
    @jacobcollier Před 2 lety +12961

    AHHH!!!!! Nobody else on the planet can do it like this. We love you Yebba ❤️

  • @ladiesnight2511
    @ladiesnight2511 Před 4 měsíci +856

    Who’s here in 2024?!! I come back here every couple months, will never get over this!

    • @1859ddd
      @1859ddd Před 4 měsíci +11

      I wish so deeply that she would produce more. She is a talent that will never get old. I listen to Yebba at least a couple times throughout my week for the past five years. Just scratches an itch for me.

    • @Astrapionte
      @Astrapionte Před 4 měsíci +3

      Same. It’s just immaculate.

    • @basberends332
      @basberends332 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Here we are again. Incredible ❤

    • @SelulekoMthembu-ov2jx
      @SelulekoMthembu-ov2jx Před 3 měsíci +1

    • @sheldonjohnson6117
      @sheldonjohnson6117 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Here 🖐🏾 😂. Love Yebba and her accuracy, and sense of melody!! Also... These b(L)ackup singers are otherworldly!

  • @FyahAlex
    @FyahAlex Před rokem +3491

    Her backup singers are effin' INCREDIBLE!!

    • @justicgilliam
      @justicgilliam Před rokem +24

      Yep. Maybe better than her.

    • @vincere13
      @vincere13 Před rokem +118

      @@justicgilliam Yebba herself started to shine as a backup singer, so I believe she tries to give reach to other talented individuals so they can fly solo just like she did.

    • @siobhanbeauts
      @siobhanbeauts Před rokem +46

      Black excellence in our voices

    • @Ravon_Regular
      @Ravon_Regular Před rokem +48

      @@justicgilliam that’s a stretch but there good😂😂

    • @adriennesmith8757
      @adriennesmith8757 Před rokem +15

      I just understand why she doesn’t sing like this on her album

  • @chidilove8394
    @chidilove8394 Před 2 lety +5185

    The backup singers understood the assignment. Yebba’s voice is incredible as always. What a gift.

    • @linneaoni452
      @linneaoni452 Před 2 lety +94

      Have you ever seen the video when her backup singers wasn’t on point 😫😬!!! She stopped the show and gave lessons! This tiny desk they DEFINITELY understand the assignment

    • @gigi4love990
      @gigi4love990 Před 2 lety +59

      @@linneaoni452 that was literally what I was thinking when I watched this the first time 😭 these vocalists had it all the way together!

    • @louisea4920
      @louisea4920 Před 2 lety +61

      Literally!!! The back up singers matched her energy. Just beautiful

    • @TheresSergio
      @TheresSergio Před 2 lety +14

      Clearly !!! I was impressed !

    • @chidilove8394
      @chidilove8394 Před 2 lety +1

      @@linneaoni452 Yes!

  • @KevOnStage
    @KevOnStage Před 2 lety +9937

    I have waited for this moment for a long time. Of course she did NOT disappoint!!!

  • @cody5701
    @cody5701 Před rokem +1504

    Why does her label not understand that we want a Live album

    • @83ttaylor
      @83ttaylor Před 10 měsíci +16

      ‼️

    • @crystalm2057
      @crystalm2057 Před 7 měsíci +20

      she has one lol "Live at Electric Lady"

    • @cody5701
      @cody5701 Před 7 měsíci +8

      @@crystalm2057 album not a studio session

    • @shakiel6866
      @shakiel6866 Před 7 měsíci +33

      her studio versions are literally masterpieces but her live is actually another level

    • @leahvolz6524
      @leahvolz6524 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Amen. Every recorded some I’ve heard from her is 10/10 but these live versions are always 100/10. Perfection.

  • @susanmakala
    @susanmakala Před rokem +1182

    the background singers are flawless

  • @miguelber1997
    @miguelber1997 Před 2 lety +4397

    Yebba and Jazmine Sullivan have this godly quality about their voices. They move through and within the music. Heavenly.

    • @solarpunkdream
      @solarpunkdream Před 2 lety +22

      yaaaaaaaas

    • @alexisweaver2211
      @alexisweaver2211 Před 2 lety +205

      I would die if they collaborated and their angel voices would send me to heaven!

    • @eb8532
      @eb8532 Před 2 lety +177

      Let’s be clear… Jazmine Sullivan is the blueprint, but Yebba does her thing!

    • @eb8532
      @eb8532 Před 2 lety +53

      The way she sung “DISTANCE” is sending me to the moon!

    • @teekxoxo
      @teekxoxo Před 2 lety +3

      i was just saying this

  • @rerezi
    @rerezi Před 2 lety +1840

    Yebba’s on tiny desk concert? What a time to be alive!!

  • @jamielautner405
    @jamielautner405 Před 2 měsíci +169

    2 years later and I’m still BEGGING this tiny desk be put on Spotify. PLEASE NPR!!!

  • @EmmaCOW93
    @EmmaCOW93 Před rokem +853

    I love how she blends a sound between country, jazz, and r&b!

  • @alissaloya8721
    @alissaloya8721 Před rokem +3862

    I used to listen to this on repeat when I was living in my car with my husband while i was 6 months pregnant. It used to calm me and heal me. I would sing it to my daughter in my belly... now she is 3 months old and we are moving to our own house in Maine. What a blessing.

  • @i6olbj
    @i6olbj Před 2 lety +1930

    NPR: “Where’s the sound engineer?”
    Yebba: “I’m here”

    • @pete3816
      @pete3816 Před 2 lety +18

      How so? I see her adjusting her in-ear monitor mix. Nothing else.

    • @jay.9534
      @jay.9534 Před 2 lety +84

      @@pete3816 it was literally just a joke..

    • @i6olbj
      @i6olbj Před 2 lety +11

      @@jay.9534 correct 😀

    • @user-ur2wd8du4z
      @user-ur2wd8du4z Před 2 lety +27

      @@pete3816 yikes.. you must be fun at parties

    • @rhondarosoboro7874
      @rhondarosoboro7874 Před 2 lety +2

      Periodt!!!

  • @alvarobastos
    @alvarobastos Před rokem +343

    ADVISORY: This video contains exceptional arrangements and vocals... Be prepared

    • @ok2bsexa
      @ok2bsexa Před 10 měsíci +9

      Lmbo…when I saw the word ADVISORY I IMMEDIATELY though…wow it’s explicit content in this video😮😂…I WASN’T PREPARED…

  • @harper24
    @harper24 Před měsícem +44

    If this session was a cassette tape it would’ve worn out long ago. I’ve come back to this too many times to count. Absolute Perfection!

  • @danieljohnson856
    @danieljohnson856 Před 2 lety +1210

    Yebba's vocals are ethereal as usual, but can we talk about the band and the background vocalists😭😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @nickramsey9362
      @nickramsey9362 Před 2 lety +42

      Those vocalists compliment her perfectly! And that's some talent to try and support!

    • @reasonable12000
      @reasonable12000 Před 2 lety +41

      Prolly the best BGV’s I’ve heard in years!

    • @kshillingford4921
      @kshillingford4921 Před 2 lety +10

      Yeah the supporting vocalists are top notch (but that's to be expected at this point).

    • @jenbee4646
      @jenbee4646 Před 2 lety +10

      YES SIR!!!! They did not come to play with folks! Assignment understood, emotions snatched…pardon me if I clutch my imaginary pearls❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Martiethaacloud
      @Martiethaacloud Před 2 lety +10

      She came a long way from telling the bgv straight up y’all not singing the song for my momma right to these professional bgv

  • @kiac.4716
    @kiac.4716 Před 2 lety +1915

    This woman’s voice is incredible and Background vocals are doing what needs to be done!!!

    • @tiffanystaten3911
      @tiffanystaten3911 Před 2 lety +65

      They absolutely understood the assignment

    • @TheBaba1920
      @TheBaba1920 Před 2 lety +76

      One of those rare moments when the background vocalists are on the same level. It’s just such a beautiful blend. Everybody is so AMAZING!!

    • @sherayneee7440
      @sherayneee7440 Před 2 lety +59

      OKAY CAUSE BACKGROUND VOCALISTS ARE EATING

    • @Riyad_Emanuel
      @Riyad_Emanuel Před 2 lety +10

      CORRECT!!!

    • @nickw7693
      @nickw7693 Před 2 lety +16

      Everyone here absolutely killed it 🙏🏼

  • @BiBlackCar1
    @BiBlackCar1 Před 9 měsíci +362

    Can we give the background singers in the musicians a hand they are killing it

  • @joemg82
    @joemg82 Před 2 měsíci +25

    Her background singers have those harmonies on lock. All the musicians she works with are top notch.

  • @susanberkery235
    @susanberkery235 Před 2 lety +2621

    Have to add - the backup singers are mind-blowingly good. I think there are few things more beautiful than human voices in perfect harmony.

    • @lucretiabagley2494
      @lucretiabagley2494 Před 2 lety +38

      Backup singers are ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @jermainejr11
      @jermainejr11 Před 2 lety +9

      RIGHT!!!!! ❤️‍🔥

    • @jamiparrish8806
      @jamiparrish8806 Před 2 lety +11

      AGREED!!!! I kept wanting to see more of them

    • @Superdelphinus
      @Superdelphinus Před 2 lety +7

      I think one thing more beautiful is human voices very slightly out of harmony with each other.

    • @Mercurychyld1
      @Mercurychyld1 Před 2 lety +4

      YES Girl! Was thinking that very thing about the background vocalists. Amazing!

  • @courtneygolden2014
    @courtneygolden2014 Před 2 lety +470

    Her ability to switch tones and registers is UNMATCHED ‼️

    • @Eastpointe
      @Eastpointe Před 2 lety +28

      She sings and sounds like old school black R&B singers and folk singers from the 70s and early 80s. Refreshing for this generation though because the industry doesn’t allow and have true artistry front and center anymore like many years before.

  • @jerrodcardwell1887
    @jerrodcardwell1887 Před 8 měsíci +282

    I've got a confession. I'm a regular 55 year old dude but I weep uncontrollably listing to Yebba. Not the story but she hits such literally divine sounds I can't take it. The beauty overwhelms me. No other singer has ever done this. I have to slyly dry my eyes when people come in the room.

    • @juanitasimmons3592
      @juanitasimmons3592 Před 7 měsíci +7

      ❤ it’s easy to weep. Her voice is angelic it’s painfully beautiful

    • @purplepheasant4776
      @purplepheasant4776 Před 7 měsíci +5

      No other, not true. She is channeling Aretha, the Clark Sisters, Sly and the Family, tons of black masterclass singers. It's sad that ppl only acknowledge this style of singing when white ppl do it rather than the superior artists it's taken from. She is very talented. Goapele is another amazing black artist that's performing like this at a higher level.

    • @IAmContemporary
      @IAmContemporary Před 7 měsíci +20

      @@purplepheasant4776I think he meant that no other singer has brought him to tears like this, not that no one has ever sung like this.

    • @trevorbrabant206
      @trevorbrabant206 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Me too man….. me tooo.

    • @KenKlaver
      @KenKlaver Před 7 měsíci +1

      You’re not alone ❤

  • @lunarmiso6265
    @lunarmiso6265 Před 9 měsíci +133

    I kind of love how under the radar she is... She is so talented and chooses to just make music and isn't involved in the whole "fame" thing.. She is the definition of an Artist !

  • @loginn19
    @loginn19 Před 2 lety +1895

    Lawd, this Tiny Desk won’t let me go. I can’t stop listening.

  • @Asabaey
    @Asabaey Před 2 lety +340

    This version of Stand should have been used on the album. It’s beautiful

    • @Lindzer85
      @Lindzer85 Před 2 lety +7

      Agreed. Amazing!!

    • @MellyHhhhh
      @MellyHhhhh Před 2 lety +41

      Totally agree - I've been ruined by this version unfortunately - just love the backing vocals used here, such a great mix

    • @authorkristinmosley4472
      @authorkristinmosley4472 Před 2 lety +2

      Agree!!!!!

    • @teekxoxo
      @teekxoxo Před 2 lety +1

      DELUX DELUX

    • @joekerr8584
      @joekerr8584 Před 2 lety +7

      i disagree, this was a really great performance but the one on the album fit the body of work, this is a standalone. a deluxe bonus track but not a replacement.

  • @LA-cm9uo
    @LA-cm9uo Před rokem +96

    Her lyrics got me missing someone I never met

  • @Curly.Leigh23
    @Curly.Leigh23 Před 8 měsíci +195

    I hope y’all listened with headphones because this was beautifully engineered 🤯

  • @imvdat3698
    @imvdat3698 Před 2 lety +691

    Guys her album “Dawn” is coming out this Friday so remember to stream and support!!!!

  • @jerrybee566
    @jerrybee566 Před 2 lety +1161

    She's literally sitting relaxed and hitting those notes like they're nothing. Comes so easy to her. What an incredible talent. Glad she's getting more recognition. Hope it stays that way for a very long time. She's got it. 🔥

    • @nizzaz
      @nizzaz Před 2 lety +22

      It is so mesmerizing to watch her work that mixture of casual and control. She is amazingly expressive.

    • @ggk9828
      @ggk9828 Před 2 lety +8

      Practice! The pros always put in the hours of practice!

    • @TAMISHA710
      @TAMISHA710 Před 2 lety +1

      Always

    • @sebespringmusic
      @sebespringmusic Před 2 lety +2

      Like!!!!

    • @kraverkidd
      @kraverkidd Před 2 lety

      @@ggk9828 r are lll final ar

  • @morelifeking2973
    @morelifeking2973 Před 2 měsíci +18

    Today is this first day I’ve ever heard of Yebba…..and wow I am so blessed to have done so. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

  • @andreinaromero8282
    @andreinaromero8282 Před rokem +682

    Minutes 5:33 to 9:44 of this Tiny Desk are the best minutes on all of CZcams, I'm sorry, this is a fact. Yebba's performance of Distance is a singing masterclass in all respects; I can't get over the perfection of her back and forth with the backing singers and their incredible control, all on top of the amazing warmth and groove of the band. It's unforgettable.

    • @justicgilliam
      @justicgilliam Před rokem +5

      I've heard this concert before. Maybe I will listen again?

    • @brandonsmith5194
      @brandonsmith5194 Před rokem +8

      Agreed. I can't even begin to get into the reasons

    • @cesaraeirwin0408
      @cesaraeirwin0408 Před rokem +3

      You’re doing gods work!! I love this song ❤

    • @BILLUPS811
      @BILLUPS811 Před rokem +11

      The first 5:32 did that. It was the perfect song to open with.

    • @Shelincali9
      @Shelincali9 Před rokem +9

      Gurl rewind and rewind lol

  • @samanthamabunda5323
    @samanthamabunda5323 Před 2 lety +2196

    Am I the only crazy person that plays this daily 🥺😭 like I can't get enough of it

  • @HeartRawArt
    @HeartRawArt Před 2 lety +365

    Literally theeeeee Best backing vocals I have EVER HEARD YES LORD !!!

    • @travonwilliams5505
      @travonwilliams5505 Před 2 lety +4

      Facts

    • @ashalapps6875
      @ashalapps6875 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes!!

    • @KeepItReal1
      @KeepItReal1 Před 2 lety +4

      There have only been a few back up singers on Tiny Desk that were beyond excellence. These back up singers are among the top 3, Jasmine Sullivan back up singers, too.

  • @girlinterrupted2625
    @girlinterrupted2625 Před rokem +197

    I love the graininess in her higher register. It’s magical. Her background vocals are also so good👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @Cr4z33_YT
    @Cr4z33_YT Před 8 měsíci +83

    Sound engineers are at God level when working for Tiny Desk recording sessions! 🙌🏼

  • @ToxicEyes1010
    @ToxicEyes1010 Před 2 lety +2109

    Ok Yebba is undeniably amazing, but can we just take a moment to appreciate the backup singers who absolutely slayed a four person run on the world gold @ 3:19?

    • @nicktomato7
      @nicktomato7 Před 2 lety +101

      I knowwwww
      They’re so on point and that run is like, absurdly long - you think it’s over when there’s still like 3 more bars

    • @teresadavis6996
      @teresadavis6996 Před 2 lety +43

      Back up is killin' it!

    • @natibelfortunato6879
      @natibelfortunato6879 Před 2 lety +23

      BRUH i was saying the same thing

    • @camp27campbell39
      @camp27campbell39 Před 2 lety +33

      Bgvs reminds me of old Fred Hammond bgvs riffs n runs 🤷🏿‍♂️🙌🏿🔥❤️

    • @camarojai6832
      @camarojai6832 Před 2 lety +24

      Right!!!!!!! These back ground singers are EVERYTHING

  • @nibyafternight1983
    @nibyafternight1983 Před 2 lety +466

    She hasn't even released an album or an EP and she already have a Tiny Desk. Iconic

    • @bennyjones1502
      @bennyjones1502 Před 2 lety +65

      Album coming out this Friday, that's why! This is her material from her upcoming album

    • @isabellezachary9917
      @isabellezachary9917 Před 2 lety +37

      And a Grammy! She’s amazing

    • @domotemujin7780
      @domotemujin7780 Před 2 lety +7

      @@isabellezachary9917 that part! GOAT tingz 😌

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 2 lety

      🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

  • @harryollett8842
    @harryollett8842 Před 8 měsíci +49

    Genuinely think yebba might just be the best singer I've ever heard! The first song in this is phenomenal

  • @damayantifornosmoncho7709

    Yebba should get the level of recognition and appreciation of Adele

    • @EdiDrums
      @EdiDrums Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yebba far surpasses Adele, in my opinion.

    • @chinuabahtisrael6826
      @chinuabahtisrael6826 Před 4 dny +1

      I actually think she’s better. Just my humble opinion.💁🏾‍♀️

  • @bibooufranck9643
    @bibooufranck9643 Před 2 lety +304

    CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE AMAZINGNESS OF THESE BACKGROUND SINGERS OMGGGGG?!

  • @JzonAzari
    @JzonAzari Před 2 lety +2073

    This was a moment in the making. Glad she’s center stage for the world to see.

    • @user-ur2wd8du4z
      @user-ur2wd8du4z Před 2 lety +5

      but are they even listening? they listening to Drake ..oh wait.. she is there too.. loool

    • @bencarter3677
      @bencarter3677 Před 2 lety +8

      Yeah, but at the same time don't you want to keep her secret? I don't want the world to spoil it.

    • @apparently2211
      @apparently2211 Před 2 lety +4

      SO BELATED! and beyond deserving.

    • @skaterzrule4
      @skaterzrule4 Před 2 lety +3

      @@bencarter3677 the world cannot spoil what is this magnificent. Art is meant to be shared. Don’t be that person.

    • @chantalmaxie9453
      @chantalmaxie9453 Před 2 lety

      @@user-ur2wd8du4z lol Oooo

  • @kudashian8639
    @kudashian8639 Před 7 měsíci +62

    This tiny desk has me in a chokehold y'all 😭😭 The vibes are too immaculate

  • @mijit101
    @mijit101 Před rokem +38

    Yebba is amazing… but those background singers JESUS CHRIST! They were flawless! Like angels singing !

  • @darabreudelarosa3169
    @darabreudelarosa3169 Před 2 lety +667

    Yebba is a talent. She is in a league of her own. A singer’s singer. She sings circles around almost anyone.

    • @joshuawilliams7536
      @joshuawilliams7536 Před 2 lety +4

      preach now !!!

    • @Bee4Reel
      @Bee4Reel Před 2 lety +15

      I would love to hear tori Kelly cover some of her songs 👀

    • @darabreudelarosa3169
      @darabreudelarosa3169 Před 2 lety +34

      @@Bee4Reel I would love Jazmine Sullivan to collab with her

    • @KhanhNguyen-lejo
      @KhanhNguyen-lejo Před 2 lety +8

      @@Bee4Reel Tori did a cover of Evergreen, you def should search for it. She love Yebba so much.

    • @bstsdodgy
      @bstsdodgy Před 2 lety +2

      around everyone! sis' range is unbelievable

  • @ojdidit84
    @ojdidit84 Před 2 lety +247

    Interviewer: So what genre does your music fall under?
    Yebba: Yes

    • @emmathepaperquiller4263
      @emmathepaperquiller4263 Před 2 lety +1

      😂

    • @normaburnett6220
      @normaburnett6220 Před 2 lety

      💯

    • @traceyhardiman6781
      @traceyhardiman6781 Před 2 lety +2

      That is the perfect answer. She falls under all of them!!!

    • @a-bittersweet-tragedy0203
      @a-bittersweet-tragedy0203 Před 2 lety

      Seriously. I’ve been asking everyone this and I always get different answers

    • @rmoultonrmoulton145
      @rmoultonrmoulton145 Před 2 lety

      If you had to pick one wouldn't it be jazz...ish, lol? I just hear a lot of jazz-style in how she sings and the arrangements are often jazz-style for sure. But I do get your overall point...it's a blend of a lot. Marcus King is another artist where you get pretty confused about what genre he's doing.

  • @tarafountain465
    @tarafountain465 Před 8 měsíci +28

    My therapy session...😢😢 Rip my late hubby Alex...ughhh miss my true best friend

  • @mollymaribe
    @mollymaribe Před 4 měsíci +26

    This is my favorite NPR tiny desk concert!!!!

  • @authorkristinmosley4472
    @authorkristinmosley4472 Před 2 lety +1357

    I feel like the background singers need their own Tiny Desk concert lol

    • @corbelius6
      @corbelius6 Před 2 lety +23

      Totally agree 100%

    • @QDIESEL376
      @QDIESEL376 Před 2 lety +9

      EXACTLY

    • @ccss6940
      @ccss6940 Před 2 lety +12

      Yessss! All of them together make this one of the best live performances I’ve ever heard. Just deep cut beautiful voices and music.

    • @authorkristinmosley4472
      @authorkristinmosley4472 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ccss6940 yes!!!

    • @PUREisthename
      @PUREisthename Před 2 lety +15

      Their blend is impeccable!!

  • @SymphaniSoto
    @SymphaniSoto Před 2 lety +934

    Is anyone else crying??????? Like wow the emotions 🥲

  • @HadyMambo
    @HadyMambo Před rokem +179

    I come here everytime I need to re-connect with myself..! This is not just a tiny desk concert, it is a live healing!

  • @jonpjames
    @jonpjames Před rokem +306

    These songs are so very beautiful, and I much prefer this stripped-down sound. Harmonic surprises, and perfect match of lyrics and melody. And the skill of everybody in that room is through the roof. Just amazing, and I keep on coming back to this one. Tears every time.

    • @millennialbuddhism2619
      @millennialbuddhism2619 Před rokem +4

      same same same. I just find myself smiling and tears falling down myself by how in sync they all are. Living in that pocket.

    • @justicgilliam
      @justicgilliam Před rokem +1

      Me too. But NOT me too. Slim

    • @danielpflug
      @danielpflug Před rokem +1

      every single time.

    • @Bbrock1984
      @Bbrock1984 Před rokem +1

      You hit the hammer on the nail sir!!! ❤

  • @twilightjoi
    @twilightjoi Před 2 lety +465

    Lol not her bodying tf out of “Distance” and then humbly and lightheartedly saying “I think I’m happy with how that came out..” lol 🔥🔥🔥 she is masterful and definitely a perfectionist I’m sure 🥰🥰🥰

    • @virginia4766
      @virginia4766 Před 2 lety +7

      And then seemed so nervous! She killed it

  • @JoeCola
    @JoeCola Před 2 lety +437

    Yebba has the vocal tones and rifts of a legend. She can sing any genre with that voice but it’s only fitting she would sing soul music because she’s full of it. This performance is easily one for the books.

  • @worldcitizen9202
    @worldcitizen9202 Před rokem +108

    This version of Stand is a masterpiece. Does not compare to the album which in itself was brilliant. But this one ..... phenomenal !

  • @carolyn_bo_barolyn
    @carolyn_bo_barolyn Před rokem +82

    These songs, this performance saved me a year ago during deep postpartum depression and anxiety. There were days when I didn’t know if I would make it out alive. Now I am listening to them in my car with my daughter sleeping in the back seat and I thank God & Yebba & everyone else for bringing such light during my darkest hour.

    • @Dr.JudeAEMasonMD
      @Dr.JudeAEMasonMD Před 9 měsíci +2

      G-d bless you. I have been there. Thank goodness you found a way up and through.

    • @tomluvsshe
      @tomluvsshe Před 7 měsíci +2

      Many blessings to you

  • @Ugo6sp
    @Ugo6sp Před 2 lety +870

    If she doesn’t win a grammy or something I want a revolution.

    • @kapriesesmythe1935
      @kapriesesmythe1935 Před 2 lety +23

      She has already...! Frfr.

    • @ragazzopigro97
      @ragazzopigro97 Před 2 lety +20

      @@kapriesesmythe1935 she deserves another one for the album of course

    • @noorieiversen
      @noorieiversen Před 2 lety +15

      The Album is nominated in one of the more obscure categories. But at least she's on the list. And she is also nominated with Lucky Daye and her feature.

    • @user-ky3pd6dk9i
      @user-ky3pd6dk9i Před 2 lety +3

      Burn it all down.

    • @barbiefunkyfaceb
      @barbiefunkyfaceb Před 2 lety +14

      I like her vocal style alot better than Adele sound, MATTERS
      PEOPLE PEACE&LOVE

  • @musiclover88
    @musiclover88 Před 2 lety +1119

    Yebba's voice is phenomenal, but can we talk about those BG vocals for a moment. Their harmony was just incredible. The combination of Yebba and the BG vocals was stunning! Please bring these wonderful BGV's with you on tour. Can't wait to see her live. A dream come true really!

    • @louisea4920
      @louisea4920 Před 2 lety +6

      Second this

    • @ashalapps6875
      @ashalapps6875 Před 2 lety +5

      Yes!!

    • @darellduncan5464
      @darellduncan5464 Před 2 lety +3

      Get this to be top comment pleaseeeeee!! He definitely is not wrong and we would all like to see this!!!

    • @ChachkaGirl7411
      @ChachkaGirl7411 Před 2 lety +1

      Yyyyaaasss!! 🔥🔥

    • @xman2g1
      @xman2g1 Před 2 lety +8

      This is the best group of BGV’s she has ever had! So happy bcuz it’s her time to shine and she finally has the right core to background her. 🎤

  • @shinshiia
    @shinshiia Před 5 měsíci +26

    2 years later and I keep coming back erryday and will forever until I download it and have implanted into my brain

  • @deanr7640
    @deanr7640 Před měsícem +7

    Just discovered her through the new Jacob Collier remake of Bridge Over Troubled Water. She's incredible. They ought to contract her to record the next 007 soundtrack.

  • @sevon751
    @sevon751 Před 2 lety +200

    I hope that Yebba knows that she is deserving of all the love , all the accolades , and all the opportunities she has coming her way. I hope
    She never doubts her worthiness. Her gift is beyond this world & I’m glad I’m alive to witness it.

    • @austinporn7905
      @austinporn7905 Před 2 lety +6

      🥺 couldn’t have said it any better!!

    • @pieterhaegeman3538
      @pieterhaegeman3538 Před 2 lety +3

      Lovely :)

    • @anissat-tech
      @anissat-tech Před 2 lety +6

      All of this! And I hope above all else, she TAKES HER TIME with her gifts. This 4 year slow simmer has allowed her to release PERFECTION on HER TERMS.

  • @gbattle
    @gbattle Před 2 lety +427

    Yebba is this generation’s Eva Cassidy. Incredibly rare talent who, by virtue of her tone and technique, can transcend genres with no loss of feeling or authenticity. Yes, it’s soulful, but it is also folk, country and roots based. I hope she continues down this path of discovery, further establishing her distinct voice in today’s musical landscape.

    • @DD-30fvr
      @DD-30fvr Před 2 lety +14

      That is a spot on assessment!

    • @fatimasakarya4930
      @fatimasakarya4930 Před 2 lety +16

      perfect way to describe her gift and the way she's growing and evolving and trying different genres. I LOVE it all. Her voice is a divine gift. The comparison with Eva Cassidy is really on point. I hadn't thought about her, but you're absolutely right. For me, it's like Joni Mitchell and Mary J. Blige had a love child! :-)

    • @chachimelendez8061
      @chachimelendez8061 Před 2 lety +1

      ....you mean Shawn Cassidy...

    • @ayeaye2110
      @ayeaye2110 Před 2 lety

      Loved this comment and completely agree!!

    • @CassieJazz96
      @CassieJazz96 Před 2 lety +1

      I definitely agree with this.

  • @rickysaintlaurent
    @rickysaintlaurent Před rokem +32

    3 MONTHS LATER AND I STILL LISTEN TO THIS RELIGIOUSLY

  • @eadmproductions4691
    @eadmproductions4691 Před 7 měsíci +32

    The Background singers have an angelic harmony sound ….as a singer this is a very hard and unique blend ….the last time we hard any thing this close was in the 80 and 90 ….today singers don’t have this type of blend …this is not Commerical ….it’s pure soul singing ❤❤❤❤

  • @thelifeofpriz
    @thelifeofpriz Před 2 lety +179

    Musical Director: How many impossible heavenly chords do you want?
    Yebba: Yes.

  • @joshuabracken1616
    @joshuabracken1616 Před 2 lety +139

    The first song, Stand, is a masterpiece in the way it was performed. Simply amazing.

  • @georgelelandturner
    @georgelelandturner Před 9 měsíci +5

    Grieving is a multi-year process. It takes time, folks.

  • @asherpatten1660
    @asherpatten1660 Před 4 měsíci +44

    Half of these views are mine btw

  • @ThatsSoRaechel
    @ThatsSoRaechel Před 2 lety +506

    Stand 00:10
    Distance 5:25
    All I Ever Wanted 10:18
    Intro to How Many Years 14:10
    How Many Years 14:42
    This is one of my 2 favorite Tiny Desks of all time!!! How Many Years especially resonates with me. I lost my daughter 9 years ago, and most of the time, it feels like I'll never be okay.

    • @thriving4divination506
      @thriving4divination506 Před 2 lety +17

      Thank you , Your daughter is your angel and she’s always with you. Asè 🙏🏾💯🧿

    • @GangsterNerd1
      @GangsterNerd1 Před 2 lety

      Who’s your favorite?

    • @ThatsSoRaechel
      @ThatsSoRaechel Před 2 lety +4

      @@GangsterNerd1 it depends on the day. Either How Many Years or All I Ever Wanted..what's your favorite?

    • @awetsekelapile682
      @awetsekelapile682 Před 2 lety +2

      love and light to you❤️

    • @mrgboxx
      @mrgboxx Před 2 lety +4

      Sorry for your loss. What's the other fav Tiny desk? Mine is Erykah Badu's, (aside from Yebba.)

  • @ose7077
    @ose7077 Před 2 lety +237

    WHAT A PERFORMANCE THE VOCALS ARE BUTTERY. The BGVs SOLIDDDDD 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @devjay6949
      @devjay6949 Před 2 lety +3

      The BGVs were really on point, right. They were killin' it...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @1859ddd
    @1859ddd Před 4 měsíci +16

    I empathize with Abigail (Yebba) in losing a loved one to suicide. It changes you at a core, fundamental level. I appreciate her music so much and cannot thank her enough. Truly her and her music have unknowingly helped me through some seriously dark times since my own loss. Yebba's music is part of what saved me. I know you will never see this and that is okay, but thank you Abigail. You are a talent that deserves all the fame and praise in the world.

    • @eileen8433
      @eileen8433 Před 2 měsíci

      so sorry for your loss,,,,glad this music provides some rest for you

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 Před 9 měsíci +42

    Only just discovered Yebba - and I’m hooked! What an amazing voice, great songwriting, and those backing singers!! Fantastic. Some comments are asking why we don’t hear Yebba’s music in the mainstream - we don’t want it there, it’s too special to share!

    • @nastyrobmiddleearthproduct9027
      @nastyrobmiddleearthproduct9027 Před 8 měsíci

      I hope that you've watched "My Mind" live, which is the only way YEBBA should be. Her voice in that performance always gets my eyes teared up.

    • @kimberlytaylor7869
      @kimberlytaylor7869 Před 6 měsíci

      Hooked.....my sister put me on and I can't turn her off

    • @darylharvey2865
      @darylharvey2865 Před 5 měsíci

      Indeed... Keep it underground where it's safe and sound.

  • @yebbitesmith4765
    @yebbitesmith4765 Před 2 lety +74

    “She is your singers favourite singer” - Annie Mac

    • @dailyjerk
      @dailyjerk Před 2 lety

      Agreed girl 🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @tgndjntt
    @tgndjntt Před 2 lety +272

    This version of Distance is sending me to heaven right now. We need that version on Spotify please! ❤

    • @twilightjoi
      @twilightjoi Před 2 lety +4

      PERIOD!!! And I’ve already listened to the other one a MILLION times lol I guess a million more!!!

    • @Lindzer85
      @Lindzer85 Před 2 lety +1

      And Stand!! Phew!!

  • @latoyawalsh4018
    @latoyawalsh4018 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Back up singers are killing it!!!!!❤

  • @reyanyomi5166
    @reyanyomi5166 Před rokem +5

    CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE BVS WOW

  • @ktee4476
    @ktee4476 Před 2 lety +324

    I was so moved by "How Many Years". What an artist, her songs are like paintings.

  • @MontaNorth
    @MontaNorth Před 2 lety +385

    Yebba is one of the few artists, like Tori Kelly and Beyonce, that makes you feel like you owe her something when she shares her voice with you. Truly talented and gifted. Thank you, Yebba

    • @rorion4228
      @rorion4228 Před 2 lety +42

      “Makes you feel like you owe her something” IM SCREAMING

    • @davelamp2848
      @davelamp2848 Před 2 lety +29

      OMG THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING THAT FIRST MY MIND PERFORMANCE I HONESTLY WOULD NOT FEEL RIGHT IF I DIDN'T GO AND GIVE HER MONEY FOR HONOURING ME WITH JUST BEING IN THE AUDIENCE FOR THAT MASTERPIECE

    • @chyasmin
      @chyasmin Před 2 lety +16

      This is exactly what I feel when I heard Yebba for the first time. I came across her "My Mind" performance and that moment, I cried with her even to this day wherever I listen to the song. Such a powerful voice with deep emotions, so beautiful yet heartbreaking.

    • @prestond
      @prestond Před 2 lety +55

      Agreed 100%!! Jazmine Sullivan too

    • @katiebeth6301
      @katiebeth6301 Před 2 lety +7

      She gives me Mary J vibes too - the emotion at times is so powerful

  • @PhillyMusician
    @PhillyMusician Před 11 měsíci +17

    Those backup singers are ELITE.

  • @TheLarece
    @TheLarece Před rokem +11

    Back here again for the 5 millionth time.

  • @internetathi
    @internetathi Před 2 lety +870

    I'm in my darkest hour of my adult life, but the words of the first song, Stand, really pull me towards myself and that's why this concert will always be close to my heart.

    • @chelseap8429
      @chelseap8429 Před 2 lety +37

      You WILL pull through it!!

    • @curlykeys8261
      @curlykeys8261 Před 2 lety +12

      You’ve got this my friend

    • @joshqualls1108
      @joshqualls1108 Před 2 lety +23

      i feel the exact same at the moment, and have had this on repeat for the last 3 days. just a reminder that there is a bunch of people struggling with you and we’ll all pull out together. x

    • @shabbyhouse
      @shabbyhouse Před 2 lety +4

      🌏🎼💓

    • @normaburnett6220
      @normaburnett6220 Před 2 lety +18

      I immediately felt moved to tears upon reading your words. I am praying that all things work together for your good in short other. I pray you feel the Sun's/Son's rays on your skin and feel your load lighten. ❤

  • @antpeters
    @antpeters Před 2 lety +153

    Her interlude on Drake's album SLAPPED! I guess that was most people's introduction to her but some of us knew her from way back ;)

    • @007BlackCanary
      @007BlackCanary Před 2 lety +13

      Yeah a lot of us been knew but that interlude really helped raise her profile a lot more! I’m excited for her!

    • @jonathanpurham1853
      @jonathanpurham1853 Před 2 lety +11

      LISTEN THEY WASNT WITH US! Ive been a fan for YEAAARRRRSSS!!!!!!

    • @TracyDi
      @TracyDi Před 2 lety +13

      WAAAAY back singing in the stairwell.

    • @aliaa9773
      @aliaa9773 Před 2 lety +11

      This is going to sound mean, but Yebba being on his album boosts HIS cred…and he knows it. They aren’t even close to being in the same league. Yebba’s in a league of her own❤️.

    • @acharich
      @acharich Před 2 lety

      Man like TP.. 💣

  • @sotasmithmusic
    @sotasmithmusic Před měsícem +2

    The last minute of this performance is everything.

  • @RhondaHubbard-hc8zy
    @RhondaHubbard-hc8zy Před 8 měsíci +16

    Her her band and background singers are amazing im 50 yrs old and have never in my days heard anyone so immaculate, untouchable, graceful unbelievably OnPoint i think im in love with her and im a female lol

  • @HTKennedymusic
    @HTKennedymusic Před 2 lety +632

    This is one of those legendary NPR Tiny Desk Performances like H.E.R, Jazmine Sullivan, Anderson Paak and many other highly watched and anticipated performances.

  • @blobblibblab
    @blobblibblab Před 2 lety +45

    She and Jazmine Sullivan have really been the ones getting me through 2021

  • @Idk53918
    @Idk53918 Před rokem +34

    How many years is one of the best songs about real grief that I've heard. Whenever she sings the lyrics "try not to miss you too deperately", I can feel tears forming in my eyes. This is really what it feels like after you've lost someone close to you.

  • @shannonbentley70
    @shannonbentley70 Před 7 měsíci +28

    Thank you Yebba for getting my husband through a deep cleaning at the dentist! He is very afraid of needles, and your voice helped to calm him.

  • @johanne7
    @johanne7 Před 2 lety +2524

    Her live performances are consistently miles better than their recordings. Baby girl literally has to hold back her power on her album. A whole queen!!

    • @Richard-lh3te
      @Richard-lh3te Před 2 lety +177

      The recordings don’t do her justice. We need a live album

    • @ITevangelist
      @ITevangelist Před 2 lety +128

      Word. Yebba unplugged.

    • @christydean3552
      @christydean3552 Před 2 lety +44

      Absolutely agree. She can range far afield and it is beautiful. The recordings seem stifled a bit.

    • @seapeajones
      @seapeajones Před 2 lety +62

      Just listened to the album and can't agree more. Her live *destroys* the studio version.

    • @mickjones6369
      @mickjones6369 Před 2 lety +21

      best vocalist i have heard in a long time .....

  • @VonneDutch
    @VonneDutch Před 2 lety +252

    This whole performance deserves a Grammy award.

  • @monicacalvert1273
    @monicacalvert1273 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I JUST FOUND THIS IN 2024.
    BEEN A HUGE YEBBA FAN.

  • @luciar2008
    @luciar2008 Před rokem +13

    CAN WE TALK ABOUT THESE HARMONIES?! 😮

  • @internetathi
    @internetathi Před 2 lety +515

    This Tiny Desk is up there with Jazmine Sullivan's. A prepared, technincal vocalist with a great team behind her. Love to see Yebba getting all the credit she darn deserves!

    • @williamrw2389
      @williamrw2389 Před 2 lety +8

      I literally said the same thing! Tone, pitch and control!

    • @keithvinson9917
      @keithvinson9917 Před 2 lety +11

      Okay!!! Bc Jazmine did that and yebba is giving me the same vibes. Totally agree

    • @ezraneal9732
      @ezraneal9732 Před 2 lety +5

      literally!! i have both tiny desks bookmarked on my laptop as well as jazmines "our story to tell" HBO performance haha

    • @hello_04
      @hello_04 Před 2 lety +3

      I feel like she takes some of her vocal placements and runs rasp from Jazmine. Jazmine created this lane

    • @williamrw2389
      @williamrw2389 Před 2 lety +1

      @@hello_04 most definitely!!

  • @MakaykayLAMB
    @MakaykayLAMB Před rokem +2155

    Can we talk about her articulation tho? I can hear every single word she singing. Also, HOW IS THE LIVE VERSION A BILLION TIMES BETTER THAN THE ALBUM VERSION? Lawd.

    • @heatherdyme87
      @heatherdyme87 Před rokem +46

      its so complex yet its lile butter!! one of the greatest artist of this time!!

    • @chiffoncurtis8073
      @chiffoncurtis8073 Před rokem +18

      She reminds me of brandy

    • @MakaykayLAMB
      @MakaykayLAMB Před rokem +46

      @@chiffoncurtis8073 with the effortless runs? 100%. She reminds me of Tori Kelly and how they just open their mouths and it’s like heaven. Wooh. All three just naturally SANG DOWN. it’s almost unbelievable.

    • @chiffoncurtis8073
      @chiffoncurtis8073 Před rokem +4

      @@MakaykayLAMB effortlesssssss. I Ccouldnt agree more! ❤️

    • @lebogangmametja1890
      @lebogangmametja1890 Před rokem +39

      It hurts me so much that the album version is not as good as the live 😭😭

  • @stephenwood6585
    @stephenwood6585 Před 9 měsíci +56

    Her live performances seem better. It's like something is lost when the tracks are recorded for the album. She's just pure raw talent, amazing!!

  • @jaymic6757
    @jaymic6757 Před 8 měsíci +16

    The way I’ve visited this video at least once a week since it came out.

  • @shannondownes5868
    @shannondownes5868 Před 2 lety +181

    I can't stop crying! A full circle moment...WE LOVE YOU YEBBA!!!! 😭❤

    • @kujo1725
      @kujo1725 Před 2 lety +2

      Right!?!? Like... Im so happy...excited...proud... All the emotions

  • @cedricfundi240
    @cedricfundi240 Před 2 lety +168

    I don't believe this music is real. Those background vocals are out of this world. Wow... this is excellency in action. ..

    • @sullivan2339
      @sullivan2339 Před 2 lety +5

      Yes! That is my reaction as well. This cannot be real!

  • @jakeplate
    @jakeplate Před rokem +24

    Joni Mitchell and Aretha had a baby, YEBBA. This voice and execution are just crazy, emotional genius.