Jazmine Sullivan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Bobby Carter | January 8, 2021
I don't recall any other artist at the Tiny Desk harmonizing their own introduction, but Philadelphia's own Jazmine Sullivan didn't waste a second, greeting us all by flexing those once-in-a-generation chops from the jump. The singer-songwriter, draped in a trench coat while her band sports all black, are nestled in the corner of a dimly lit space resembling a cabaret.
We don't see or hear much from Jazmine Sullivan until she has something to get off her chest. She drops a body of work every five years or so, shakes up the world of R&B with each offering, then quietly goes back to minding her own business. Her latest project, Heaux Tales, is a bold and timely conversation piece addressing truths regarding relationships, sex, social norms, self-worth and a myriad of other topics that women graple with. Each song is masterfully connected to another through unique yet familiar testimonies by women from all walks of life.
She starts her Tiny Desk (home) concert with three extended and reworked selections from Heaux Tales, squeezes in thee fan favorite from 2015's Reality Show, then invites Tiny Desk alum H.E.R. to the stage to close with "Girl Like Me." Ms. Sullivan, her background vocalists and H.E.R. ate this performance up and left not a crumb on the floor.
SET LIST
"Bodies (Intro)"
"The Other Side"
"Lost One"
"Let It Burn"
"Girl Like Me" (featuring H.E.R.)
MUSICIANS
Jazmine Sullivan: vocals
H.E.R.: vocals
Alisa Joe: vocals
Natalie Curtis: vocals
Ayana George: vocals
Dave Watson: drums
Simon Martinez: guitar
Jermaine Blandford: bass
Eric Wortham: keys
CREDITS
Video: Mansa Twin Johnson, Mignotae Kebede, Evan Morsell
Audio: Chauncey Burney
Creative Director: Amaya Segura
Set Design: Matthew Englebert
Executive Producer: Omari Williams
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Morgan Noelle Smith
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
msmagalie12
16 kun oldin
YAAAASSSS!!!! Tiny Desk, THIS is how you bring in the new year! OH YES!
Elon Wylie
5 kun oldin
Amazing. I listen to this on repeat
Takia Jones
5 kun oldin
I’m mymm
Norm Dobbz
6 kun oldin
Agreed 👍🏾💪🏾🔥🔥
Bubble You
8 kun oldin
Dope and deep, what a moment 🤯🧡🙆🏽♀️
Netta Baby
11 kun oldin
Yesssssss 🙌
ZEE P
Daqiqa oldin
My two favorite women
Darius Green
3 soat oldin
I really like the part at 1:23 because of how well the background singers complimented her lead vocals during this part!
Alexis Adams
7 soat oldin
First of all ...when she brought H.E.R out...love it!!!
Alexis Adams
7 soat oldin
She’s definitely been the G.O.A.T !
Alexis Adams
7 soat oldin
Literally EVERY song was fire 🔥
NISEE'S WORLD
7 soat oldin
YOOOOO!!! GIRL LIKE ME IS THE TRUTH!!! HE GON BE MAD WHEN I FLIP THAT SCRIPT NEXT WEEK, ABOUT TO MAKE A HEAUX OUTTA ME! LOL!😂💯
Jawanda Parker
7 soat oldin
Straight disrespectful🙄🤦🏽♀️
MezzoDuo
7 soat oldin
Lets talk about that flawless run at 17:24 EFFORTLESS!!!
Ntombizodwa Luwaca
8 soat oldin
4:39 to 4:52 That low register is EVERYTHING! :)
Jawanda Parker
8 soat oldin
Man
Kizmet Booker
8 soat oldin
The meek panda accordingly nod because step-son isely branch than a selective illegal. skillful, debonair bathroom
Edwin A
8 soat oldin
Shine in your light, it’s here for you finally girl!! Get your roses!!!!
TheSportsGuy NHarlem
9 soat oldin
My two favorite female artists, check that my two favorite ARTISTS, period
Seth Carstens
10 soat oldin
hey lovelies. does anyone know the chord progression at the end of bodies (intro)?
Mona Bahgat
10 soat oldin
i so appreciate the sound people and the quality they bring -- worth it when this kind of talent is up.
Wholesoul Eatery
10 soat oldin
I need this one on Vinyl. 💜💜🔥
Thaiot _
10 soat oldin
Immaculate performance. Where have you been all this time. A sound, vocals, penmanship needed.
Marisha James
11 soat oldin
True vocal skills and the range omg.... Jazmine has been the G.O.A.T for me since I heard her sing “ ‘round midnight” The band, the vibe, the H.E.R cameo, the backup singers, just perfect.
Kadeem The Dream
11 soat oldin
I was in love after the first 7 words
Rochelle Bird
12 soat oldin
Love you Jazmine!
Taniquia The Confetti Soul
12 soat oldin
Okkkk...sooo imma not sleep tonight cuz you just took me to the bedroom, to church and the barbecue! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾All hail Jazzy!!!
The Great BAMBINI.
12 soat oldin
🗣️ DAVE WATSON ON THE STICKS!!
Trinity Powell
12 soat oldin
Yassssss Jazmine!
Chance Forever
13 soat oldin
Jazmin needs to be tamed!!! She’s a BEASTTT!!! Wow! This is crazy!!! 👏🏾 🔥 🐐
Labrillia Thomas
13 soat oldin
Addicted!!❣😍
Crystal Fletcher
13 soat oldin
You got me with this ❤️
Stacey98761
14 soat oldin
I don’t know why I waited to long to watch this! I loved every song..Thank you NPR and Ms. Sullivan..
Kendricke D Wilson
14 soat oldin
A whole vibe!!
AfroCynsible .Sistah
14 soat oldin
I’m gonna jump right to the blast from the past 11:13 LET IT BURN
Lexi Harris
15 soat oldin
The other side live sounds so good ✨
Kit Jones
15 soat oldin
Wow 2 solid artist with clothes on, no twerking, no body parts distracting from the message, vocals or music! Good job artist! Compliments
tanisha baker
15 soat oldin
0:14
Maya Andrea
16 soat oldin
The progressions in her music are like no other!! Okay let me stop commenting on here. Love you girl!
Maya Andrea
16 soat oldin
I literally can’t stop miming “Bodies” in my mirror everyday
Jasmine Hoskins
17 soat oldin
All these harmonies are making it very difficult for me to sing both parts. I'll survive but still.
Alexandrea Hawkins
17 soat oldin
The cooperative giant preferentially irritate because dogsled topologically mug by a acceptable thomas. slim, whole porter
Aaliyah Ortega
17 soat oldin
i would marry her
Have Science Will Travel
17 soat oldin
If her runs could be translated to distance, she will be faster than Usain Bolt.
Victoria Lockett
17 soat oldin
There is not 1 song she sings that I don’t like! Love her and her beautiful voice 😊
Multifaceted
17 soat oldin
How do you make “Lost One” sound like a motivational gospel song??? Ma’am I am CRYINGGGGG😭
tanisha baker
18 soat oldin
15:24
tanisha baker
18 soat oldin
0:28
Jason Wardell
18 soat oldin
Favorite artist ever.
Jason Taylor
18 soat oldin
Jazmine got the best mixture of top notch vocals and ratchet relatable content I have ever heard.
dar abreu de la rosa
18 soat oldin
0:14 Home edition. You are welcome 😂😊
raymond Billups
18 soat oldin
Phenomenal performance! Lost one penetrated my soul. I listen to it three times in a row.
Ismail Ibrahim
19 soat oldin
In my top 10 tiny desk concerts for sure! It's levels to artistry.
Julius Cole
19 soat oldin
My life was just blessed 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 u Jasmine keep doing what you're doing.
tanisha baker
20 soat oldin
0:13
Diana Desta
20 soat oldin
Oh My God, this brought tears to my eyes
Omarr Koroma
20 soat oldin
asleep!
Anita M Jones
20 soat oldin
So good. Her voice is like an aged Bourbon, so smooth, so rich and warms the soul.
Awillii
21 soat oldin
Beautiful! I was hoping to hear Masterpiece (Mona Lisa). That’s my song!!
Nicole Mariee
21 soat oldin
I’m convinced whoever disliked the video jus a hater...
Christie O
21 soat oldin
Thank You for coming back Jasmine. Keep adding to the soundtrack of my Life🎁💛
Jazlyn
21 soat oldin
Was I suppose to cry on every song?🥺😂
Shunterria Mcgill
21 soat oldin
This is amazing!
Leisha
21 soat oldin
omgee I love this with all my heart!
Christopher Smith
22 soat oldin
Only JS can have bit** in the chorus I’m like sing that sh** 😂 and I don’t curse that often. Some things are just curse appropriate 🤷🏾♂️
Two Faced Affairs
22 soat oldin
When you at church & the holy spirit just takes over💎💯💙
Jalen Wesley
22 soat oldin
Other side is my shiiiiiiidddd
Ayeshâ
23 soat oldin
Imma just say the rest of her albums need to sound live. She literally sound WAYYYYYYYYYYYY BETTER LIVE! the studio sound doesn't compliment her voice
aktisaeliou
23 soat oldin
she had me at 00:28
This is Newness
23 soat oldin
Jazmine been that woman that singer that girl since day Lions Tiger and Bears. Its finally her season. She been on though.
Koiwu86
23 soat oldin
Good ol singing Alto!
Many Moon
Kun oldin
I have watched this 1000 times and I'm just noticing her barbed wire earrings!! Where can I find those?
Shebaxsaba Love
Kun oldin
Amazing!
Sam LSD
Kun oldin
I am disappointed the bust out the window wasn't played That's the only song I know.
Sam LSD
Kun oldin
She sounds like the Weeknd 🤣😂😆
Shunterria Mcgill
Kun oldin
The best!
B Adigun
Kun oldin
Give this lady all her roses, accolades and grammy's now please!
Caroline Tofa
Kun oldin
QUEEN 👑
Motlatji Molabe
Kun oldin
Let it burn, my all time fav song! Amazing talent Jazzmine. Thank you
Samuel Pierce
Kun oldin
YOU BE FREAKIN G-I-F-T-E-D, BABY! I'VE HEARD YOU SING BEFORE BUT HERE I 'SEE' YOU PERFORM--I SEE GLIMPSES OF YOUR SOUL--YOU'RE B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! YEAH!
A. J
Kun oldin
When the guitarist grabbed the guitar towards that last part I knew it was over 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Andre Dusude
Kun oldin
Une artiste dotée d'un talent exceptionnel💞💞🙏🙏🙏💞 💞 Bravo aux musiciens et aux choristes. Un grand merci à npr music.
kj232009
Kun oldin
So underrated
Christina Montgomery
Kun oldin
THIS ❤️🥰
Aneudys
Kun oldin
My face the entire time: 👁️👄👁️ The talent she has, the access she has, the range she has, the impact she has, the international implications that she has✨✨✨✨✨, jazmine is a singer's singer❤️❤️❤️. Whew mama the riffs were SLAMMING, and the harmony with H.E.R.... we love to HEAR IT✨
Yung Redboi 2500
Kun oldin
Most underrated female vocalist of today 💯🔥🔥🔥
felix Hamilton
Kun oldin
I do love all the music's that she sang but I love the burn. It resonated with me. Thank you Jazmine, for the Tiny Desk Consort.
Dennis Bermudez
Kun oldin
Do you mean "Let it Burn"? I started with Bodies being my favorite but the more I listen to it the more I realize it's a masterful rendition of Let it Burn. She is straight up enjoying herself and blessing us with her talent. And of course her band is not too shabby either.
Noel Backwards
Kun oldin
Been too busy slapping the album that I just now found this. What a find indeed.
zipporah coleman
Kun oldin
Blessed🙏
w c
Kun oldin
This is grown folk music!!!!
dar abreu de la rosa
Kun oldin
12:58 isn't that the craziest run? omg
dar abreu de la rosa
18 soat oldin
Exactly. Is like she is just talking. It blows my mind how gifted and talented she is.
Dennis Bermudez
Kun oldin
The way she does it so effortlessly. For her it's just like breathing or something.
Bella1111
Kun oldin
Beautiful 💜
AJ Sassy
Kun oldin
This is one churchy sounding ratchet song! I love it!!! It's that piano for me and the lyrics!
Brittney Janae
Kun oldin
omg she is killing!
Troll Reality
Kun oldin
Jasmine Sullivan, not Jennifer Lopez should have been singing at inauguration. OK?!
Esquire2B
Kun oldin
❤️❤️❤️
Star Gazer
Kun oldin
👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
Xeech ET
Kun oldin
2021 is Jazmine's year!!!! This is a long time coming!!
Queen DK
Kun oldin
This is giving me Beyoncé Lemonade vibes! Yassss Jazzzz!👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
girl smile
Kun oldin
bruuuuuh i love you Jaz you are truly talented !!!
raven raven
Kun oldin
This is Musically thought provoking .....Masterful
Shaniya Spencer
Kun oldin
I literally come here EVERYDAY! You did that jazmin💙
BLACK KING
Kun oldin
Home edition yaaaaas. We want y’all to VIBE WIT uuus. I hear you Jazz 🔥
Fye Vegetarian
Kun oldin
How could anybody possibly hit dislike on this, I'm seriously baffled! Just 🔥🔥🔥
All Inspiration
Kun oldin
Jazmine this is what we needed Sis. Fire! And Alisa is laying it down as usual. Yesssss ladies....yessss