Watch H.E.R. play "Going" (Interlude), "Feel A Way", "Hard Place" and "Focus" at the Tiny Desk.
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Dec. 12, 2018 | Bobby Carter -- It's been said that you only get one chance to make a first impression. In H.E.R.'s case, you get two. She stunned us as a special guest for Daniel Ceasar's Tiny Desk concert earlier this year, in an appearance that showcased her vocal mastery. That earned her an invite to play again, front-and-center. She attacked her second go 'round with more fervor than the first, highlighting her skills as a multi-instrumentalist, maneuvering between acoustic and electric guitars, then the Fender Rhodes.
While H.E.R. stands for "Having Everything Revealed," she's an artist who's built her reputation on a certain degree of anonymity. The cover art for her debut, 2016 EP, H.E.R. Volume 1, shows a woman's silhouette over a blue backdrop. Her visuals never provide the audience a clear shot of her face and her signature accessory for every outfit is a pair of large, dark sunglasses.
As fans collectively squinted to get a better view, she delivered more projects. Another EP, H.E.R. Vol 2, came in 2017, followed months later by H.E.R. which combined songs from both volumes with a handful of new songs. The latter earned her five nominations for 2019's Grammy Awards, including Album Of The Year and Best New Artist Of The Year. She was born Gabriella Wilson to a Filipino mother and Black father. She first attracted the spotlight as a child prodigy, eventually signing a record contract when she was 14-years old. At 21, she's yet to release her debut LP.
There were two standout moments during her Tiny Desk set. One came at the midway point of her biggest hit so far, "Focus." When the instruments dropped out and background vocalists Ajanee Hambrick and Malik Spence chimed in with their lush harmonies, the audience melted. The second came when her focus was interrupted by a charming and sincere expression of gratitude for the Tiny Desk platform. For a split second it appears as though she's about to remove those sunglasses. "Not saying that I'm your favorite artist, but maybe me being here today says a lot."
Set List
"Going" (Interlude)
"Feel A Way"
"Hard Place"
"Focus"
Credits
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kaylee Domzalski, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri; Editor: Kaylee Domzalski; Production Assistant: Brie Martin; Photo: Cameron Pollack/NPR
NPR Music
ConcertJunkie277 jam yang lalu
Back for the 100,000 time. This is definition of music if you can place it the form of a video.
Angie Danks12 jam yang lalu
Why haven't we got SZA !!!!!!😭😭😭🥀💛💛💛
Monde MangenaHari Yang lalu
Oh man! Feel a Way I felt that
Dr MorroHari Yang lalu
отличная музыка! спасибо!
Phaar Queue2 hari yang lalu
Wow this is sooooo refreshing.....Jah Bless sweet babies!!!
Diva Cookn3 hari yang lalu
How I feel .. Meaningful
Jakita Young3 hari yang lalu
I’ve watched this over 100 times , thanks for creating great music with a soulful vibe
Kae Baay3 hari yang lalu
Who are the band members ♥️😍
Jacqueline J3 hari yang lalu
So good
Monroe hill jr.3 hari yang lalu
This is my go too, when I like to feel happy inside my heart ♥️
Carl Robinson3 hari yang lalu
Great gig
Leandro Gabriel Casas4 hari yang lalu
Jesus H Christ. That was something!
donita vann4 hari yang lalu
Ok, from the comments I'm scared to listen to the original!....lol
donita vann4 hari yang lalu
Can you focus on me?
John Gaughan4 hari yang lalu
Got chills. I’m going to be thinking about this for awhile
PM Seminario4 hari yang lalu
still one of my favourite Tiny Desks... just can't get enough of it!
Quentin Stewart5 hari yang lalu
❣️✊🏾😘
pbnaj5 hari yang lalu
hottie
Lindsay Call6 hari yang lalu
I play her for my kids, I play her for the kids at the daycare I work at....they all love it and just calm down. Love NPR even more for doing this! Thank You! That band was on Fire too! Hard Place IS my JAM...what I am feeling right now in my marriage.
Patrick Spears6 hari yang lalu
I love how she incorporated “Butterflies” by Michael Jackson at the end of Feel A Way 👌🏾👌🏾
mia gonzo6 hari yang lalu
the first song kinda reminded me of tyler
Steph2Cool76 hari yang lalu
My god.
Celtic Man7 hari yang lalu
LEBRON brought me here!!!
Marcus O'Connor7 hari yang lalu
Just absolutely amazing !
bereisheet b.7 hari yang lalu
I wish she sang "going" for the WHOLE duration!!🎶♥️ That was way too short!🦙🙊
Kei Brown7 hari yang lalu
The backing singers were everything! ❤
Eric Martinez8 hari yang lalu
amazing performance! so much soul! absolutely inspiring man...
dryrainwetsun8 hari yang lalu
At 15:45 the illustration of that piano riff 😳...just beautiful!!
Vanessa Rabb8 hari yang lalu
I like that she doesn't have to over sing and it's so pure her voice.
Missy Renne8 hari yang lalu
My fav tiny desk so far! Do your thang sis!
Jennifer Saunders9 hari yang lalu
In tears listening to this. I guess what they say is true, music is good for your soul. I needed this!
Sasha Johnson9 hari yang lalu
Obsessed with this concert!!
i_am_erica10 hari yang lalu
How can you dislike h.e.r she is an whole vibe 🔥🔥🔥 real music
Thais Sousa10 hari yang lalu
❤❤❤
Cecilia Núñez Poggi10 hari yang lalu
Why cant I see you eyes :(((((
J Call10 hari yang lalu
Angela Simmons sister lol
Leon10 hari yang lalu
12:17 Jesus christ that was so cheesy but I love it
Wishes Msipa11 hari yang lalu
i'm bout to throw away my phone...whaaaaattt????how can she be so flawless??
Trev Dakine11 hari yang lalu
I'm mad late to the party. I'm just now discovering H.E.R. Got that neosoul, Floetry-esque vibe going. I love it.
Melissa Hall11 hari yang lalu
love it, thanks for sharing
Zama Radebe12 hari yang lalu
Yasss ...so much fire 🔥 I’m loving it !
Gustavo Soares souza Soares souza12 hari yang lalu
🇧🇷😍 amo música americana show .
Shakurah Hairston12 hari yang lalu
Perfection 💓
Laurelle Q.13 hari yang lalu
Voice and music gliding like honey
Juh Andreazza13 hari yang lalu
Jesus.. que sonzera
Krystal Jackson13 hari yang lalu
How could anyone dislike this? Like HOW? lol
Trisha Faith Reyes14 hari yang lalu
Her back-up singer tho at 9:28 love her reaction
Kristle Shanell14 hari yang lalu
SING HER!!!!! :)
Nancy George15 hari yang lalu
and the winner is....well everyone on here is a winner. But jeeeezzzz
NPR Music15 hari yang lalu
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Izzy Eze15 hari yang lalu
wowowow
stimulusmaximus •15 hari yang lalu
Female Stevie Wonder ♥️
Nothando Ngcobo16 hari yang lalu
Baby girl!!! Can i just take you home with me ( South Africa)
THE EXPERIMENTAL DARJ16 hari yang lalu
H.E.R Love love love ❤
draemarley8916 hari yang lalu
Bass player ate it up
Keanna 197616 hari yang lalu
Neo Lauryn Hill ...loving this.
Lorenzo Barrett17 hari yang lalu
run that skin care routine, fam
kirin_sanj17 hari yang lalu
You can see her band and backup singers are inspired by her in every moment of this. Love to see it.
Freddie Brock17 hari yang lalu
Lord shes so beautiful. Her voice is angelic. Her band is wonderful. Lord she's sooooo beautiful. 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Solomon T Ratlele17 hari yang lalu
whose still listening in 2020!