Sampha: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- čas přidán 27. 03. 2017
- Bobby Carter | March 21, 2017 - "There's nothing new under the sun / It's never what you do, but how it's done," Nas rapped on "No Idea's Original."
Such is the case with the South London singer, songwriter and producer Sampha. His originality lies in delivery and tone, which is why he's been summoned by some of hip-hop and R&B's biggest names years before the release of his first album. (Kanye's "Saint Pablo" and Drake's "Too Much," for example, could have lacked emotional value without Sampha's contributions.) Sampha's music is more feel everything than feel good, which is why his fans hold him so close to their hearts.
The vulnerability on his debut, Process, isn't hard to dissect, but can be downright agonizing to digest; his immediate family has been riddled with disease and ailments, with both his parents succumbing to cancer. Process finds Sampha interpreting this complicated emotional prism - and confronting his own mortality through it.
Sampha stopped by the NPR offices to perform 3 tracks from Process. The result is a Tiny Desk Concert as intimate as it gets (and that's saying something). It's just him, a piano and these heart-wrenching songs that we reckon double as coping mechanisms.
Process is available now:
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/pro...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Process-Sampha...
Set List
"Plastic 100°C"
"(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano"
"Blood On Me"
Musicians
Sampha (vocals, keys)
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Bobby Carter, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Morgan Noelle Smith; Editor: Morgan Noelle Smith; Production Assistant: A Noah Harrison; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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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.
I hope Sampha is okay wherever he is
We all hope so!
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what happened ?
Perfect comment.
God I was scared he died. Stop making drama
Man I found this album the same day little brother went into this hospital last year. I was so excited to share it with him. Walked around the perimeter of the hospital for days and now I listen to this in remembrance of him. I love you Lil bro. RiP 6/27/19
😭❤️
Sorry for your loss, RIP to your little brother🕊️♥️
Head up bro, blessings wherever you are 🙏🙏🙏
sorry for your loss
❤❤❤
For rap fans: Sampha has blessed songs including Drake’s Too much, 4422, the motion, Wayne’s let it all work out, and Kanye’s best song Saint Pablo.
I found him because of saint Pablo one of my favorite songs of all time by any artsit
"Blessed songs", what is he a priest or something?
@@merlinmediagroup Yes
@@Brandon-wz3en perfect answer to that man's cynicism 😂
SAINT PABLO!!! On repeat for sampha’s vocals love love love this
I love the sound of the bench creaking as he shifts his weight, and the audible press of the pedal, and the dull tap of keys on the keyboard. This is so intimate and raw and transcendent
It's like his performing for you at home or something, I love it!
The audio engineer puts a lot of love into his work, it makes the concert feel that more real
I agree completely. Those subtle nuances make it way more personal and amazing imo
The only thing that makes me envious in life, is not having the ability to express myself through music like this. Breathtakingly beautiful.
Jamie Boyce good thing it's never too late to learn 🤙🏾
jo genaro This man has a gift from God. You can't just practice your way to this level of genius. You need the gift as well.
@@robertstevenson3214 real shit
@@LoboRyuzaki tldr
@@robertstevenson3214 i bet you did haha
If John Legend and The Weeknd had a baby, and that baby was raised by Frank Ocean and James Blake in London, it still wouldn't be as talented as Sampha.
Jermaine Smith I couldn't have said it better man👌🏿
This is the most brilliant description of his talent I've ever seen. Kudos, sir.
😂😂😂😂
hahahaha oh boy
Jermaine Smith what is weeknd contributing?...the hair
Plastic 100C is such an incredible song. I count it as an instant classic
Anyone here after Lahai dropped? Cant stop watching this classic performance
imagine a tiny desk for lahai. would be unreal
And it’s live!
@@lukepindera333they did it
We've got to protect sampha at all costs
Fyodor says the white man... Go figure..
why not legendary? what is he lacking to you?
Stromboli too much skin color I bet. Lol.
Allright you win. I haven't been listening to soul/R&B for a very long time so i don't know that many artists, but Sampha did sound pretty unique and great to me.
and yeah Eternal Darkness you're talking out your ass.
Fyodor what is she Dravidian?
Holy shit his voice is incredible. Sounds almost identical to the studio version
Have you heard "Happens"? My gosh!
thats my jam
Better than
It's weird. I love the Live version but I hate listening to the album version (Blood on Me)
It's probably because I heard it here first.
same here!
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Plastic 100C
6:56 - (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano
10:45 - Blood On Me
On the verge of 2023 this Is still Fire. Just Discovered this gem and Sampha, great artist
Glad ppl are still here fr ❤️
Glad ppl are still here fr ❤️
Enjoy it. He’s amazing at his craft.
snap! coldest set
God bless your heart
Those who disliked this are the ones who ignored the piano in their mother's home.
Max Gallo That's profound..lol
Max Gallo the fuck is a home?
Your privilege is showing
@@alexisfrancine4545 Music is for everyone, what's privileged about having a piano in the house?
Maybe your poverty is showing, maybe it's about you, not about everyone else.
@@EtcEtcAndEtc Do we get to choose our conditions before being born? You were born with a piano in your house. All the guy is saying is you had the opportunity and choice of learning it that he didnt. Now its up to him to struggle and make it happen for his kids. Why so defensive.
he sounds live better than most singers on their albums
switch the placement of the words "better" and "live" and youre good to go man
*better live
Aye sampha, you’re 200% not listening to this but as a single father, thank you so much for coming out with this because my 1 year old daughter is able to fall asleep to this.
hope you both are good 🤎
I hope you and your daughter are doing well. I greet you in peace ✌🏼🌹
So is my 1 month old!
Your daughter has excellent taste
Good man, take care of your daughter so she doesn’t end up like the women you and I be hitting in the streets. She is destined for greater things than the streets.
this version of Plastic 100C is transcendent. incredible
never clicked on a tiny desk so fast
really oughta learn to play the full process album on my uke
EatMyUke I know I almost dropped my phone lol.
EatMyUke right facts
Amen
The minute I saw this uploaded, I knew I would find this comment here.
best 100ºC version imo
Definitely
henri crousteau that little intro he played on the keys is beyond beautiful
Hands down
Huge agree, especially that little "you're my angel" part he added onto the end
Yes it is but if the sound was better in the beginning this would compete. czcams.com/video/FF-UpuCeuRo/video.html
Me:
about to fall asleep in my bed
youtube algorithm:
Oh but you haven't cried yet today
Lol for real 🤣
🤣🤣
hehe it was good XD
Who’s here in 2021 ?! 🕺
who's here in 2023
2024
the first song is just...transcendental.
His song "Treasure" for the film "Beautiful Boy" gives me a similar feeling
100%. Made me tear up and I'm not one to tear up much 😭🙌❤🥺
He needs a permit for that voice - it's a weapon.
since he's in the US, I guess not.
@@adelrasheed9053 my state in the US you need one. But I get your joke lol
had to revisit this materpiece after watch his new one . he truly is amazing .
Me too
Same
Took me 2 years, but the tone and chords he’s playing at 0:49 is the greatest underwater level video game music I’ve never heard. Not joking, it would be perfect.
Donkey Kong vibes
I'm tryna learn that!! Any tutorials?
if I put this over the underwater music in oras, I wouldve used dive 24 hours a day just hear that
It took you 2 years to explain this comment? Or two hours to learn
Jolly Roger Bay
0:46 - Plastic 100°C
6:55 - (No One Knows Me) Like The Piano
10:45 - Blood on me
Arne Elias my 3 faves
Elias thank you ❤️
Elias if only he song timmy's prayer it would be so good
Indiarto Wiwoho I feel you man Timmy's Prayer is my favorite off the album
Reverse faults 💙
ya know the feeling when you mix the sugar and cream perfectly in a cup of coffee and it taste amazing...that's his voice. perfect blend
David Taylor perfect comparison
David Taylor the accuracy in that statement is unreal.
Musical umami
BIG mood
i like my coffee black though :)
Sampha's voice accompanied me in a difficult moment in my life. He holds a special place in my musical heart.
…the death of my daughter - I’d swear he’s an Angel - his music reaching deep into the areas of my mind and soul, hidden until now.
This rendition of Blood on Me might be the single best thing performed on this show. Its objectively perfect
Completely agree! I don't even know how many times I've come back here just for this
He is so underrated even though he can actually sing live and sound exactly like the studio version!!!!!!!!!
You’re underrated beautiful
i think he performed better than the original
@@maxvauu myself? im a huge fan of sampha - but my go to listening choices will always be his live performances. hopefully i'll be able to see it in person in this lifetime.
Sounds better actually
Who's cutting onions in here
HAHAHAHA
HayGurl Hay qerubc
HayGurl Hay 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Every time...
LOL.
After hearing Sampha on Father Time, I was struck by the softness and emotionality of his voice. So glad NPR recommended this to me shortly after.
props to him doing this alone, most people usually perform with a band.
When he does songs live, he got a band. But this is still good
how were his eyes shut 98% of the time.... just too beautiful
speaking out of experience, i dont know if this goes for everyone, but its so much easier for me to sing with my eyes closed while playing the piano
Speaking out of experience too. My eyes are usually just like shut but open lol
idk how to play but I once found an old piano outside a smoke shop and played it with my eyes closed and a joint in my mouth. I don’t recall what I played at all- I was just feeling it. I was told it sounded beautiful.. granted they were high too 😂
This is how I perform and dance its something different for sure
his voice is godly
softest heaven indeed
when he says "you are my angel" at the end of Plastic 100º I realized that is the chorus of Treasure
I wish him and Mac Miller could have made something together, they're both so nice.
Oh man, I was just thinking the exact same thing..
Lawd would've been something just beautiful
u are soooo right, they would have blended together soooo smoothlyyyy!
HAVE YOU HEARD HIS NEW ALBUM!!!!??? :DDDDDDDDD
You are so right, it would've been so good
Its like the piano is an extension of his body and voice! Fantastic!
Sampha is great! Finally he is getting some deserved recognition stateside!
Holy shit the soul this guy has is fucking phenomenal. He literally can make pouring the deepest emotion into his music look effortless. Its absolutely amazing
The piano intro to No One Knows Me Like The Piano 🎹 gives me *goosebumps*
Makes me cry
fact
literally and ive heard it hundreds of times
Wow, the other day I was thinking about Tiny Desk how they should invite Sampha. Now this happenend. Supernatural things in my mind men.
you are awakening bro, we're all ascending
Charly V you're not tweaking just peaking bro
op is david from legion, he has that power to summon it to realisation.
Charly V I remember when I was younger I would always think of a certain quote from The Simpsons and then that same episode was on TV that night. Crazy stuff.
You're tuned into the cosmos 😎
liked video before listening.
update: did not regret
What Sampha did here is truly remarkable. With only 15 minutes of his music, I already felt like I'd been with him along the painful process he sadly had to pass to finally get to this amazing demostration of what music really meant to be. Thanks NPR for all this concerts. Greetings from Peru.
This version of blood on me is so beautiful
First listen of this live version and blood on me has left me breathless. Studio version seems... not up to standard anymore
This guy needs to blow up. He personifies what electronic/R&B should be. Beautiful, personal music that always has incredible atmosphere and engaging lyrics. Unfortunately, with an industry so set on making The Chainsmokers and Jason Derulo a thing, music like this comes around every so often.
It can not be personal 'coz it won't reach that many people that is why they use generalization. More People reached=More money
Sadly... Allthough you spoke truly.
The music industry is just bad and wicked in America it's just evil and pedophiles everywhere.
That Dude soon the good will shine so bright but will they love it or hate it.
More drake features
True
Process is the best album of 2017 so far. The fact that it hasn't gotten the press of Adele's and early Alicia Keys's music is really too bad. This guy is truly a great pianist and singer, not to mention a powerful songwriter. A seemingly introspective individual, I sincerely look forward to his future releases.
still looking forward to em, no new album as of now :(
@@1venusflytrapHave I got news for you... :)
New album coming!
What u think of the new album
Back here to show Sampha the love he deserves. His music has strong healing components. Truly moved.
This set is so timeless. Every time I come back, it's just as impressive as the first time.
npr bringing soul to our ears and hearts again and again, thank you!
I saw him a couple of weeks ago live in Paris. It was the best live performance I've ever attended hands down ! His voice is GOLD !
Asmaa S. he's magical
The song Plastic totally makes me feel so fucking vulnerable..I hate it ..Too fucking deep..totally beautiful.
His music reminds me of a beautiful rainy day in the Fall.
What a treasure he is
Anyone still have "Process" on repeat???
YES. And getting the vinyl soon
❤️❤️❤️❤️
ofc
yuppppp
@@jnialldavis seriously top 5 album ever
My boyfriend introduced me to "No one knows me (like the piano)" and I recall that being a magical moment because, through music, I got to see his fragile side. Spotify decided to grace me with Plastic 100ºC and I'm in awe. Of course, I went to search for Sampha's tiny desk immediately.
Thank you for your raw performance and emotion, beautiful soul.
This was life changing
LEVZZ i feel u
Thumbs up for Sampha X Thundercat collab????
Sammakesmedia yessss!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😍
Sammakesmedia for fucks sake I'd die out of the sheer beauty they'd create 🤗😍
sampha/thundercat/kamasi washington/robert glasper. my day is done.
Music is amazing & beautiful.
Sammakesmedia Sampha x Thundercat x Tyler the Creator. (x Mac Demarco?)
His voice is therapeutic.. If you’re going through something it’ll touch your soul
mad how you find songs that touch your soul at the right time in your life.
his voice is sooo clean!!
He's so vulnerable, a convicted performer. Could listen all day.
I love this guy...can feel his fragile heart and soul in his voice. It's like who told Winnie the Pooh he can't have no more honey?? Such a beautiful artist, just wanna hug him while he sings to me and I cry myself to sleep...
TO ME THE GREATEST TINY DESK CONCERT TO THIS DAY EVEN IN 2019
anthony castaneda I still come back to this and get the same chills I got the very first time.. I’m very picky with my favorite TDCs. This is still the gold standard for me.
Just a heads up. Still the best in 2021.
@@stephanox758 heads up 3 months into 2022 and it’s still the greatest
@@stephanox758 make that 2022
Keeping up with this and saying it's still up there one of the best ever in 2023
this one and the anderson .paak one are my favorites
dont stop watching. everything has its place....this is def epic tho
Same..
Yass lawd!!
The Noname one is amazing as well.
pedropepperoni check out Gabriel Garzon Montano too 🎶
I don’t even know why I’m crying bruh
When things feel a little off, I always come back to this video.
I still return to this. I remember thinking how is he gonna pull of Plastic 100 c AND Blood On Me by himself... but as soon as he started the piano riff for Plastic i got immediate chills. Best tiny desk of all time.
Omg im taking an extended bathroom break at work right now.
druidofdark 🤓
Haha!!!!
druidofdark yuck lol
Can’t you listen to music while you work?
Process was so good, can't wait for his next project
"No one knows me like the piano in my mothers home" ... That line alone reminded of me of my entire childhood, my mother, my love for playing music... brought me to tears wow
One of the best performances I’ve ever seen.
As a man, Sampha always brings me to tears. He does the most shame.
My mouth was literally open the entire performance. I did not expect that voice or that melody from that man. Incredible.
Why I'm I crying after listening to his performance...he managed to touch my heart, y'all soul, and the world's spirit!
If NPR would release vinyl records of their recordings I would buy them all!
Do you like this absolutely free, priceless, beautiful, deep, irreverent, soul-cleansing, unbelievably satisfying shit? Support NPR.
he's got one of those magical classic voices that has like 3 layers to it.. one layer is a soft airy whisper on top of throaty high pitched falsetto thing then a dark chest voice hidden underneath it all ...so interesting to listen to
I remember finding this tiny desk my senior year after finding out I wouldn’t graduate on time, and feeling like I had lost most of my friends and even girlfriend at the time(unrelated) listening to this 5 years later puts me in such a weird place I’m almost nostalgic of the beauty that this brought in such a dark time. Anytime I’m hurting I find myself coming here looking for beauty to get through the pain. Such an incredible performance and performer. Definitely top 5 tiny desks
What year was this
Me too.. I was going through a difficult period and 4 years later it makes me smile to listen to it after all that I have been through
I’ve watched this performance over and over again and it’s brought me out of the deepest and darkest moments of my life. Thank you Sampha
I am a simple man, I see Sampha, I don't ask questions. I like!
Segopotso Leketi ls
My boy Sampha! Hope he blows up more in the future
beautiful way to put it
He beeeen blown up y’all been sleeping
everytime he sings the word 'blood' hits such a sweet spot
His voice feels like home to me.
I cry every time I watch this. Too beautiful
My only gripe with samphas album was that it ends eventually .....this dude is the greatest artist we have on this earth...I stand by that
Frank ocean is imo
i adore sampha but I’m gonna disagree there and say that there are better out there for one reason.. I love music with lyrics that aim to change the world in the drastic way that is needed. I’m an electronic music kinda guy so when I listen to a song with lyrics I want it to awaken the lion in my heart.. but for chill/beautiful sounds this is really good
@@BanterrClaus but that doesn't mean it's worst tho
Been a fan of Sampha for 6 years now.. I wish he made more music 😪 but I understand talent like this must be preserved at AALLLLL COOSSTTTT TF 😩
He has a new album!
@@vensgaming omg omg! Thanks for the info
Pain creates incredible music. People who have never experienced true pain, true heartbreak and true lost should know this as the reason their music might not be hitting. Good music comes from pain because it is something we all experience. Triumph brings a deeper appreciation to that music. But you can't experience one without the other.
i had single tear fall down my face while listening to blood on me. holy cow
One of my best friends sent me this. Usually we disagree about music...this time I feel it. And feel like crying and hugging my loved ones. U R GOLD sampha
That transition at 4:26 is just divine! Awesome performance...
He is just a breath of fresh air
This man is the future.
Never heard him actually speak until now
The Yung Critic same lol
my head when he spoke: “ HE’S BRITISH?!?!”
he somehow sounds exactly what i thought but at the same time opposite of what i thought
@@rn2trappy891 London’s finest.
I come here often. It's a familiar place, a safe place, a place I'll never forget... thank you, Sampha.
I’ve watched this video everyday this week! I personally think this is the best live CZcams of him, I so want to see him live, soooo bad. But he just never releases music or live gigs! ☹️
Beeeen waiting bruh
need a brent faiyaz tiny desk
TheMrkoolman98 yesssssss!
Especially now since Lost came out
We need to make this happen!
I just want to hear no one knows and gang luv, and of course the feature with goldlink
Ameeeeennnnnn
plastic 100°c reminds me so much of radiohead's spirit spirit. it's truly beautiful.
What an intro. Just learnt the structure.. This guy reminds me of glasper the way he used so many variations of similar progressions.. This is brilliantly structured.. For sure he is a minimalist genius.
4:20 Absolutely love that transition. so beautiful. The change in piano, the keys, his voice.