Summer Walker: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Watch Summer Walker play"Session 32", "Wasted", "Girls Need Love", "Riot" and "Playing Games" at the Tiny Desk.
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    Oct. 21, 2019 | Rodney Carmichael -- Seconds before the cameras started to roll, Summer Walker showed just how much she was willing to sacrifice for her day at the Tiny Desk: She clipped her nails. It wasn't an aesthetic choice but a pragmatic one. Not even her love for a fresh set of bedazzled acrylics would get in the way of her strumming the soul out of her six-string Fender electric. The guitar wasn't the only thing she'd brought with her from Atlanta. In her lap sat "Friend," the pink stuffed animal who no doubt provided a bit of emotional support during a five-song set that forced the shy enigma out of her creative shell.
    "Look, I'm really freaking excited to be here but I have social anxiety like a mother******," Walker told the NPR crowd at the end of her set, barely mumbling the expletive in an attempt to censor herself. "I'm freaked the hell out, I'm sweating, but this is so exciting for me."
    A 23-year old singer-songwriter with an uncensored pen and brown-liquor vocals, Walker has become something of a patron saint for colored girls who've considered bossing up when heartbreak is too much. With the release of her official studio debut Over It, she made history last week by racking up the biggest streaming week of any female R&B artist ever. Meanwhile, the first lady of upstart label Love Renaissance (LVRN) is lowkey leading a sonic revolution in Atlanta that's turning the trap capital back into an R&B town. Her team was equally insistent on tricking out the Tiny Desk space by hanging lights that brought a diffuse glow to Walker's creative set.
    For an artist who rarely grants interviews and admittedly dreads the public spotlight - despite an Instagram feed that clearly shows off her humorous, exhibitionist flair - Walker's Tiny Desk is revealing. In the span of 15 minutes, she performs fan favorites ("Session 32," "Wasted," "Riot") and the song that made Drake hop in her DMs, "Girls Need Love," before ending with current single "Playing Games." Even behind the bright lights and oversized eyeglass frames, her unadorned soul shines through.
    SET LIST
    "Session 32"
    "Wasted"
    "Girls Need Love"
    "Riot"
    "Playing Games"
    MUSICIANS
    Summer Walker: vocals, guitar; Elijah Whittingham: guitar; Angel White: vocals; Autumn Tuesdae: vocals; Slim.wav: keys; Stox: bass; Remey Williams: drums
    CREDITS
    Producers: Rodney Carmichael, Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineers: Josh Rogosin, Patrick Boyd; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Niki Walker, Maia Stern, Beck Harlan, Jack Corbett; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Laura Beltran Villamizar/NPR
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Před 4 měsíci +49

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  • @thami69
    @thami69 Před 4 lety +20809

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

  • @britwash16
    @britwash16 Před 4 lety +13649

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

  • @daisyjones5936
    @daisyjones5936 Před měsícem +275

    Who’s Listening in 2024 😂❤❤❤❤

  • @Malleeeaaa
    @Malleeeaaa Před rokem +2368

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

  • @geraldbrown6874
    @geraldbrown6874 Před 4 lety +16950

    She looks like the girl in class that can sing and everyone asks her to do it just this once.

    • @venus6897
      @venus6897 Před 4 lety +161

      BIGJOSH BROWN deadass lol

    • @kateradeon8360
      @kateradeon8360 Před 4 lety +391

      this is so accurate bc i was that girl😭😂

    • @awest1875
      @awest1875 Před 4 lety +47

      @@kateradeon8360 Me too!

    • @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615
      @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615 Před 4 lety +150

      I was that girl in class and my cousin would bully me into singing and I would and my favorite I would sing is By Deborah Cox “How did you get here?!”

    • @saffiremeditations6789
      @saffiremeditations6789 Před 4 lety +16

      Right was that girl

  • @emeiban776
    @emeiban776 Před 4 lety +6747

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

  • @ronaldpilgrim5868
    @ronaldpilgrim5868 Před 2 lety +2821

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

    • @thacooligan9216
      @thacooligan9216 Před rokem +73

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

    • @kelllo2549
      @kelllo2549 Před rokem +14

      I definitely see your vision

    • @ashkeygii9449
      @ashkeygii9449 Před rokem +24

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

    • @Moe_Mega
      @Moe_Mega Před rokem +1

      Right

    • @chefconvertibleburt7514
      @chefconvertibleburt7514 Před rokem +1

      📍

  • @kayleenim5837
    @kayleenim5837 Před 2 lety +2125

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

  • @LifeofFaii
    @LifeofFaii Před 4 lety +4619

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

  • @jimmyjay1995
    @jimmyjay1995 Před 4 lety +3817

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

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky Před 4 lety +14

      Karim you mean music without Autotune? 😂

    • @ChiefAmvs
      @ChiefAmvs Před 4 lety +1

      Karim not about her hygiene tho😭

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @liIdecky
      @liIdecky Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @jimmyjay1995
      @jimmyjay1995 Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @KariFromYoutube
    @KariFromYoutube Před rokem +1411

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

    • @Toywins
      @Toywins Před rokem +8

      Facts. Thank you for this comment. ❤️💯

    • @lawrencebinns6816
      @lawrencebinns6816 Před rokem +19

      Singers, not "black" singers :)

    • @calefaccionado
      @calefaccionado Před rokem +113

      @@lawrencebinns6816 she said what she said

    • @pjbpiano
      @pjbpiano Před rokem +14

      @@calefaccionado and she was corrected.

    • @jomae647
      @jomae647 Před rokem +50

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

  • @monajackson9830
    @monajackson9830 Před 2 lety +794

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

  • @matthewharris2991
    @matthewharris2991 Před 4 lety +4579

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

    • @fairyqueengee
      @fairyqueengee Před 4 lety +83

      THANK. YOU. Everybody acting like they know her.

    • @DiaryOfaManeAddict
      @DiaryOfaManeAddict Před 4 lety +9

      ABSOLUTELY agree!!!

    • @nathanburnett5186
      @nathanburnett5186 Před 4 lety +21

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

    • @GladysRose
      @GladysRose Před 4 lety +1

      Fr tho

    • @thankunext1625
      @thankunext1625 Před 4 lety +84

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

  • @dammitbobbi_
    @dammitbobbi_ Před 3 lety +6499

    I need an entire acoustic Summer Walker album.

    • @channelgaskin7749
      @channelgaskin7749 Před 3 lety +95

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

    • @dammitbobbi_
      @dammitbobbi_ Před 3 lety +45

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

    • @love_reka_777
      @love_reka_777 Před 3 lety +19

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

    • @rastamangong31
      @rastamangong31 Před 3 lety +9

      I need to go out and buy summers music this just appeared in my CZcams

    • @remmy118
      @remmy118 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @amelialambertus
    @amelialambertus Před rokem +532

    3 years later still gives chills

  • @amiyalesane2764
    @amiyalesane2764 Před 10 měsíci +208

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

    • @kanikanewsome6305
      @kanikanewsome6305 Před 10 měsíci +3

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

    • @tyharris78
      @tyharris78 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @Carmen-hy4oq
    @Carmen-hy4oq Před 4 lety +2178

    She has "quiet storm" vocals.

  • @NotAGrabbaghoul
    @NotAGrabbaghoul Před 4 lety +5138

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

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @keagilemadiba6336
      @keagilemadiba6336 Před 4 lety +2

      @@blountjuice4932 where?

    • @MarqNash
      @MarqNash Před 4 lety +1

      @@keagilemadiba6336 her youtube

    • @jeremymason4095
      @jeremymason4095 Před 4 lety +8

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

    • @thegee4085
      @thegee4085 Před 4 lety +2

      @@blountjuice4932 can we work together?

  • @aaleyah5380
    @aaleyah5380 Před 2 lety +988

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

  • @frerfresh8373
    @frerfresh8373 Před 2 lety +222

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

  • @meicealways5842
    @meicealways5842 Před 4 lety +4161

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

    • @rnbass
      @rnbass Před 4 lety +27

      shes amazing

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 Před 4 lety +44

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

    • @shannadixon2265
      @shannadixon2265 Před 4 lety +3

      Jameice Hancock right! I was thinking the samething

    • @dfrancis98
      @dfrancis98 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @meicealways5842
      @meicealways5842 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @lelipeli123
    @lelipeli123 Před 4 lety +5513

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

    • @darionwilson3666
      @darionwilson3666 Před 4 lety +29

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

    • @blountjuice4932
      @blountjuice4932 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @misterman6691
      @misterman6691 Před 4 lety

      shes not shy on stage just in conversation i believe

    • @lilpineapple3489
      @lilpineapple3489 Před 4 lety +26

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

    • @freezerounds
      @freezerounds Před 4 lety +30

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

  • @joshuaalexanderlynch
    @joshuaalexanderlynch Před 10 měsíci +73

    Session 32 is a moment in time captured so beautifully.

  • @BritenyGriffiths-le6nr
    @BritenyGriffiths-le6nr Před 9 měsíci +243

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

  • @Ana-dq7lw
    @Ana-dq7lw Před 4 lety +4283

    We need to protect artist like her

  • @Jewellxo
    @Jewellxo Před 4 lety +1528

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

    • @LuLusQueen
      @LuLusQueen Před 4 lety +16

      God bless you!

    • @NICKOLEC12
      @NICKOLEC12 Před 4 lety +3

      Thank you

    • @Jewellxo
      @Jewellxo Před 4 lety +3

      You welcome guys ❤️

    • @tiananikkia5851
      @tiananikkia5851 Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @Jewellxo
      @Jewellxo Před 4 lety +4

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

  • @rubyreed8369
    @rubyreed8369 Před 2 lety +343

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

  • @mellllllyyyy
    @mellllllyyyy Před 2 lety +83

    I need an acoustic album ASAP

  • @MicMurphy1981
    @MicMurphy1981 Před 4 lety +3088

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

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 Před 4 lety +37

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

    • @reginaldbutler4541
      @reginaldbutler4541 Před 4 lety +8

      Nice neo soul.

    • @marir.7099
      @marir.7099 Před 4 lety +9

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

    • @Ari520
      @Ari520 Před 4 lety +1

      No but FR tho

    • @americanshottas
      @americanshottas Před 4 lety +22

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

  • @sfiles741
    @sfiles741 Před 4 lety +2004

    I love she has her stuffed animal.

  • @dreway4161
    @dreway4161 Před rokem +195

    So relaxing I love her voice

  • @annettebluntson8583
    @annettebluntson8583 Před rokem +100

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

  • @coolangel834
    @coolangel834 Před 4 lety +2927

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

  • @alexisarias5682
    @alexisarias5682 Před 4 lety +4186

    People complaining about her looking bored just want something to complain about bc she sounds perfect

    • @syckindahead
      @syckindahead Před 4 lety +70

      Part of the "over it" mystique

    • @garneleh
      @garneleh Před 4 lety +242

      At the end of the video she says that she's got social anxiety - it's great that she talks about this because maybe more people can understand what these kinds of mental issues are and feel like.

    • @destinyegu1572
      @destinyegu1572 Před 4 lety +7

      PERFECT!!

    • @BrotherNero777
      @BrotherNero777 Před 4 lety +5

      @@syckindahead gotta keep up the gimmick

    • @greenavelli
      @greenavelli Před 4 lety +126

      The way she was holding onto the stuff animal, I figured she was nervous. People complain just to complain

  • @destinydeas490
    @destinydeas490 Před 7 měsíci +12

    its crazy how unrecognizable she is now..

  • @ebonycarter98
    @ebonycarter98 Před rokem +67

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

  • @ItsTitoEnt
    @ItsTitoEnt Před 4 lety +4952

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

    • @madinah9958
      @madinah9958 Před 4 lety +64

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

    • @ebonyg2244
      @ebonyg2244 Před 4 lety +39

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

    • @ensoxyz2737
      @ensoxyz2737 Před 4 lety +25

      The art of subtle genius...

    • @OhSoAle
      @OhSoAle Před 3 lety +36

      Her voice control is amazing 😩

    • @leloquito
      @leloquito Před 3 lety +4

      I wanna get wasted with you....

  • @CraigThePoet
    @CraigThePoet Před 4 lety +5104

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

  • @user-ul6yd7ur2s
    @user-ul6yd7ur2s Před 3 měsíci +4

    Riot should have been longer I love tht song

  • @demetriusjohnson3677
    @demetriusjohnson3677 Před 2 lety +108

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

    • @berlonisevalliere1486
      @berlonisevalliere1486 Před rokem +3

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

    • @user-kw8yt4ng6o
      @user-kw8yt4ng6o Před 7 měsíci +2

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

  • @leasophie4907
    @leasophie4907 Před 4 lety +2285

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

  • @adriarichardson6742
    @adriarichardson6742 Před 4 lety +2702

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

    • @auntebby
      @auntebby Před 4 lety +43

      by far the best comment i have seen. ❤

    • @ceerick9133
      @ceerick9133 Před 4 lety +44

      I sometimes deal anxiety as well and totally understand 😞

    • @beatrix-ec1xf
      @beatrix-ec1xf Před 4 lety +33

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

    • @LifeMyAsJoana223
      @LifeMyAsJoana223 Před 4 lety +53

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

    • @shaktiashok07
      @shaktiashok07 Před 4 lety +2

      ❤❤❤

  • @caryngunderson5706
    @caryngunderson5706 Před 2 lety +61

    All these musicians are amazing, but the percussionist is incredible! His technique really showed on "Girls Need Love"...what control!

  • @badguy565
    @badguy565 Před 2 lety +69

    My cousin is apart of her band he’s in the thumbnail his name is Darnell Stoxstell he goes by Stox right here in the video.
    My grandma told me about him and I didn’t know him until now and I’m really happy to know that I have a family member that’s in a band and he’s closer to Summer Walker ❤️❤️
    It’s very cool 😌 to know

  • @onlinedanielle
    @onlinedanielle Před 4 lety +10565

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

    • @yolisazokufa548
      @yolisazokufa548 Před 4 lety +83

      I respect this so much!

    • @M3Lucky
      @M3Lucky Před 4 lety +167

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

    • @1Goldcutty
      @1Goldcutty Před 4 lety +49

      Definitely respect her much more and her talent is unmatched

    • @Rags2Riches762
      @Rags2Riches762 Před 4 lety +16

      Well said sistah

    • @ChillHills
      @ChillHills Před 4 lety +67

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

  • @lenedrasills9368
    @lenedrasills9368 Před 4 lety +2266

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

  • @shlorpian9863
    @shlorpian9863 Před rokem +59

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

  • @toridavos1119
    @toridavos1119 Před rokem +131

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

  • @notlikeleonte
    @notlikeleonte Před 4 lety +3329

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

    • @sonmalachi6364
      @sonmalachi6364 Před 4 lety +2

      True

    • @MissBam91
      @MissBam91 Před 4 lety +30

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

    • @infiniteliving2411
      @infiniteliving2411 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @DESIGNS-vo1mt
      @DESIGNS-vo1mt Před 3 lety +4

      Oh yeah she's very low key 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @india9037
      @india9037 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @ashleyrobinson8513
    @ashleyrobinson8513 Před 4 lety +3378

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

  • @LeshBreezyyy
    @LeshBreezyyy Před 2 lety +101

    so brave of her to do this with anxiety, I feel that and she still sang so beautifully 😩💕

  • @BrianZvaitaLatestBuzz
    @BrianZvaitaLatestBuzz Před rokem +17

    She was so so beautiful, insecurities are evil.

  • @PimpIes
    @PimpIes Před 4 lety +7182

    I love how everyone here is a psychologist

    • @carljohnson8587
      @carljohnson8587 Před 4 lety +220

      😂😂🤣🤣... ikr... ppl jus need to jus enjoy and stop overthinking...

    • @tootiegreen4095
      @tootiegreen4095 Před 4 lety +13

      Lol

    • @lolaclarkson7027
      @lolaclarkson7027 Před 4 lety +5

      Bop! 😂😂😂

    • @loveanime340
      @loveanime340 Před 4 lety +48

      Bop! She said it herself she has social anxiety sooo

    • @Rowmega
      @Rowmega Před 4 lety +27

      😂😂😂😂 You're my kind of person.

  • @Nanbebe7
    @Nanbebe7 Před 4 lety +3263

    I want all the socially awkward kids who spend countless hours by themselves in their rooms to win! Mine included! 🙏🏽

    • @lhamilton6041
      @lhamilton6041 Před 4 lety +6

      Amen! 🙏🏽

    • @andreac.5596
      @andreac.5596 Před 4 lety +39

      Amen, I was and still am socially awkward. We will all win!

    • @jmk1962
      @jmk1962 Před 4 lety +40

      Me too, but I fear her fans will destroy her. They are demanding she tours and are turning on her because she has had to cancel some performances due to her anxiety. I fear for her. MH is real.

    • @andreac.5596
      @andreac.5596 Před 4 lety +21

      @@jmk1962Yeah I feel like they will, they need to understand that they're probably the reason why she keeps cancelling. They ar pushing her, and people with social anxiety get worn out from being around people all the time, I know from experience

    • @Chinadollbree
      @Chinadollbree Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you , im trying ❤️❤️❤️

  • @MsCmoney10
    @MsCmoney10 Před 8 měsíci +12

    She has grown so much as an artist since this. Would love her to come back and do another show

  • @kimarmstrong3885
    @kimarmstrong3885 Před 9 měsíci +5

    That's my niece with the Short hair cut. Autumn Tuesday. Sing baby. ❤

  • @tiatamaraparsons6595
    @tiatamaraparsons6595 Před 4 lety +2165

    She's so freaking cute she looks like a grown up lavender from Matilda 😍

  • @lanaytheegoddess5211
    @lanaytheegoddess5211 Před 4 lety +754

    Her awkwardness and anxiety makes her relatable I love that.

  • @markcrane6959
    @markcrane6959 Před rokem +28

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

  • @jasonbran4887
    @jasonbran4887 Před 2 měsíci +4

    NEOSOUL AT ONE OF IT BEST OMG! 😭 The band is just...ouuf!

  • @therealdubs
    @therealdubs Před 4 lety +1766

    Summer Walker and Ari Lennox have made my 2019 :)

  • @DefinitionOfTDay
    @DefinitionOfTDay Před 4 lety +4535

    She said she had social anxiety one time now everyone thinks they know her 😂

  • @ATLDRUMACADEMY
    @ATLDRUMACADEMY Před 2 lety +278

    Summer is 🔥🔥🔥
    We would love to be the first drum line to do a tiny desk ❤️🤍

    • @Kenaofficialx
      @Kenaofficialx Před 2 lety

      ❤️💕💕‼️I DID A COVER OF THIS ON MY CHANNEL AND I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!🥺❤️ I am a small CZcamsr💕❤️❤️

    • @jamesflames8052
      @jamesflames8052 Před 2 lety +2

      That would be dope bro I agree with you

  • @kabomasire2377
    @kabomasire2377 Před 8 měsíci +9

    She does it so flawlessly

  • @BigAsh551
    @BigAsh551 Před 4 lety +1655

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

    • @alexaoliva1578
      @alexaoliva1578 Před 4 lety +34

      Ash F you couldn’t have said it better 💯

    • @neghiethervil5606
      @neghiethervil5606 Před 4 lety +48

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

    • @tahileebrown5161
      @tahileebrown5161 Před 4 lety +32

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

    • @brialayaa344
      @brialayaa344 Před 4 lety +12

      She also looks focused a true singer she is 😌

    • @yagurlbrookie
      @yagurlbrookie Před 6 měsíci +1

      NO RIGHTTT❤

  • @nathalieengsborn3216
    @nathalieengsborn3216 Před 4 lety +1273

    She so cute having that stuffed animal to comfort her

    • @patriciaanderson2301
      @patriciaanderson2301 Před 4 lety +17

      Exactly too friggin cute

    • @moya5aby68
      @moya5aby68 Před 4 lety +4

      Nathalie Engsborn yeah i think that’s amazing

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 Před 4 lety +10

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

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 Před 4 lety +2

      imani cool story bro.

    • @mabebd1015
      @mabebd1015 Před 4 lety

      imani 😴

  • @Khifrom4
    @Khifrom4 Před rokem +16

    6:03 them instruments is so godly bro

  • @Wyldeheart333
    @Wyldeheart333 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Still listening to this over and over in 2023. 🤎🤎🤎

  • @Uncle_Sammo
    @Uncle_Sammo Před 4 lety +619

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

  • @sweeting6075
    @sweeting6075 Před 4 lety +689

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

  • @aikoonehj8819
    @aikoonehj8819 Před rokem +8

    Her voice and vibe😘😘😘 wishing she never did that cosmetic surgery..cause sis u were already truly beautiful before... I wish someone would've told u before...or...maybe they did but u didn't Believe them nor saw your beauty in the mirror yourself😍😍🥰🥰

  • @craiglaster5805
    @craiglaster5805 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I like this version of her

  • @adrianmonsivais1986
    @adrianmonsivais1986 Před 4 lety +1585

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

  • @biz26
    @biz26 Před 3 lety +1423

    Session 32...it just hits different

  • @ThePsalm1985
    @ThePsalm1985 Před 2 lety +7

    U just wanna find a vintage convertible on a warm summer eve with someone u love and drive through the countryside in happy blissful silence when summer is singing

  • @jangchani5354
    @jangchani5354 Před rokem +3

    We need 2022 update version please

  • @mangalisolanga13
    @mangalisolanga13 Před 4 lety +1420

    She really did good with her social anxiety

    • @okayokaynowkids7673
      @okayokaynowkids7673 Před 4 lety +18

      Alhamdulillah

    • @SOULarLioness
      @SOULarLioness Před 4 lety +26

      Exactly. Because things like that would most likely choke a person’s voice out and make the discomfort obvious. She still sounds angelic!

    • @9290SC
      @9290SC Před 4 lety +2

      yes, SA is paralyzing!! She's inspirational for sure!!!

  • @reemj3675
    @reemj3675 Před 4 lety +2132

    This should be her concert set ups. Intimate, small audiences, her on a stool sitting &singing. She's not a dancing, walk & work the stage kind of singers. Many aren't but they can hide behind their pianos (Alicia)& guitars(HER)(India) The stool & seated could be hers & nobody would question it because, again, it would be her thing. But forcing her out like she works a stage, No. Makes her look horrible live

  • @j.k.3
    @j.k.3 Před 2 lety +54

    This is why I love NPR's Tiny Desk series. Summer's performance was amazing and the band and back up singers. All black everything. This was beautiful and my favorite after DVSN's 🖤🖤🖤.

  • @lilj882
    @lilj882 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love these concerts because you can hear who can really sing.. she sounds just like on the album

  • @misssarahsings
    @misssarahsings Před 4 lety +2353

    Imagine finding out the woman cleaning your house sang like THIS

  • @youtubecommentator9650
    @youtubecommentator9650 Před 3 lety +4566

    If she can be a performer with social anxiety then none of us have an excuse to let our fears overtake us.

    • @tourezee
      @tourezee Před 3 lety +112

      You’re right but her anxiety is probably worst when she’s not singing and she’s just around regular people.

    • @coreyconaty7931
      @coreyconaty7931 Před 3 lety +75

      You might be surprised by how many great performers have struggled with that.

    • @Nostalgic3.0
      @Nostalgic3.0 Před 3 lety +23

      Yo this is a word I needed to hear thank you 🙏🏾

    • @jas_bataille
      @jas_bataille Před 3 lety +34

      A ton of artists are super anxious lol what y’all thinkin, multiple hours a days poured in for years... that’s an innate desire to communicate cuz people don’t get you when you speak and you feel like an alien, 15 years in this industry and I have yet to find an artist who isn’t anxious tho most won’t speak about it o course... even Prince was shy IRL no joke

    • @wendyladyy
      @wendyladyy Před 3 lety +8

      Don’t you dare talk down on yourself! Summer would never stand for that 😭😭 You got this bb!!!!!!!! 💪 💕

  • @gladams01
    @gladams01 Před 3 měsíci +4

    4 yrs later and her voice/talented is still amazing! After listening this time around, I had to edit and add how Summer Walker just sings so effortlessly!❤

  • @dianadiaz962
    @dianadiaz962 Před 2 lety +6

    I miss this Summer, however i wish succes to her

  • @brittneyabraham1019
    @brittneyabraham1019 Před 4 lety +329

    Her back up singers are everything 😩🙌🏾

    • @eclecticsunrise
      @eclecticsunrise Před 4 lety +2

      One of them looks like Demetria McKinney

    • @brandygee9954
      @brandygee9954 Před 4 lety

      I love them.

    • @irishickson7311
      @irishickson7311 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @lilylunsford
      @lilylunsford Před 4 lety

      Shontishaye right lol they’re good but not with her

  • @mutedearthvirgo
    @mutedearthvirgo Před 4 lety +722

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

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 Před 4 lety +1

      This is another example.

    • @visualsbyjae9727
      @visualsbyjae9727 Před 4 lety +31

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

    • @sevenmcmillan1624
      @sevenmcmillan1624 Před 4 lety

      👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @ghostie7790
      @ghostie7790 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @TheZingRoom
    @TheZingRoom Před 2 lety +4

    Going through a break up and this is getting me through. Y’all pray for me.

  • @sunshyn387
    @sunshyn387 Před rokem +6

    My 8 yr old daughter says she like her this way, more herself, naturally beautiful and authentic.

  • @twincousins760
    @twincousins760 Před 4 lety +681

    She really out here conquering her fears ! Go summer walker

  • @stfjonz
    @stfjonz Před 4 lety +2863

    I would love to hear Summer and H.E.R. collab.

  • @bettyboop5069
    @bettyboop5069 Před 2 lety +38

    Her tone is so pretty, she sounds just like her songs beautiful 💕❤️

  • @adoreekimora
    @adoreekimora Před rokem +30

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

  • @Niambiification
    @Niambiification Před 4 lety +930

    I wish she had sang “Grave” would’ve been perfect for this.

  • @Gordonc23
    @Gordonc23 Před 4 lety +1558

    LIKED THIS BEFORE THE VIDEO EVEN STARTED

    • @laurin814
      @laurin814 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @3ritneyy
      @3ritneyy Před 4 lety +2

      FRRRR HAHAHAHA SAMEE gurl

    • @ynh1710
      @ynh1710 Před 4 lety +1

      Me too

    • @RicoDiorro
      @RicoDiorro Před 4 lety +1

      Same

    • @everythingella1291
      @everythingella1291 Před 4 lety +1

      Air Gordon I was just about to comment thiss😂🥺

  • @musicvibes6104
    @musicvibes6104 Před rokem +7

    Her voice just sounds better everytime I Listen 👂 to this

  • @myeshagooden5305
    @myeshagooden5305 Před 2 lety +38

    She's so effortless, raw, skilled and talented, and human. Summer really did light work and to say she's amazing would be an understatement.

  • @alishat9144
    @alishat9144 Před 4 lety +1303

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

  • @Pitabread92
    @Pitabread92 Před 4 lety +1867

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

  • @shawnpipkins2205
    @shawnpipkins2205 Před rokem +22

    Still speaks to me. I miss her simplicity. I never wanted her to change. Funny how this american dream can be just an ilusión of happiness.

    • @shawnpipkins2205
      @shawnpipkins2205 Před 5 měsíci

      Shes a full grown woman now. I guess i can be slightly manish. No sugar in this tank but respect for a woman like her is. I hope Usher helps her navigate through the BS. Couldnt think of a better friend for her in the industria..

    • @shawnpipkins2205
      @shawnpipkins2205 Před 5 měsíci