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
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Alyse Thornton18 jam yang lalu
i wish this kept going on
Kenyatta BuchananHari Yang lalu
If lauryn hill had a daughter💞💞. She just blew me when she kept switching instruments😱🔥🙏. Incredibly talented🔥🔥🔥
Isabelle MantilaHari Yang lalu
✨🖤✨
Nikita Thomas2 hari yang lalu
1.4 k is some haters and wish they could do it. Her is the truth 👊🏾
The Wonderful2 hari yang lalu
Her music really speaks to my soul...tears falling...happy and sad.
Erddie T2 hari yang lalu
am i the only one that thinks that she sounds like justin bieber at times
L. W.3 hari yang lalu
God, she is soooo special 😍 her talent is something that so needed for this world right now. I love her energy, her humbleness, her gifts... I’m such a fan of hers like I would probably cry if met her in person 😭✨
Delfi danise4 hari yang lalu
IN LOVE
Dr. Jonathan Bilal Abdullah, Ed.D4 hari yang lalu
She is a rare gifted artist! Need to see her live. Musician + Vocalist + Writer = Creative genius cut from the cloth of the greatest.
Tlale Kwatlhai4 hari yang lalu
I could literally listen to this everyday.
Caribbean__mermaid5 hari yang lalu
this makes me wanna be single it makes me feel like im not being loved
Shii Wak5 hari yang lalu
Wow... talk about beautiful talent! ~Sheeara, Alaska
Mr. Personality6 hari yang lalu
The intro alone!!😍🤦🏻♂️🙏🏼🙌🏼
jeremy mustamu6 hari yang lalu
This whole set goes HARD
Yogurt Eatfree6 hari yang lalu
hahahahah the drumer is very “focus”
Mosa96466 hari yang lalu
My heart is full, can Tiny Desk please come to SA with a couple of artists for a road shows or something...I love love it sooo much!!!
barbie. butler7 hari yang lalu
We need a Independent Woman collaboration from our two Black Beautiful talented ladies Lauryn Hill and SZA to give us this gift this body of work and talent to the stage on a whole new platform to see and these two Black Queen's, do create when its comes to there musical artists genius work ethics. TINY DESK CONCERTS MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS MATTERS PEACE & LOVE
Honest000w7 hari yang lalu
Aaliyah used to wear the dark shades back in the day
Arianna Lenaè8 hari yang lalu
Man I thought she was gonna take off her sunglasses 😂 I know she can't even see in there it's so dark
Ayanna Marie Leakes9 hari yang lalu
WHY AM I JUST DISCOVERING TINY DESK CONCERTS?! EVERY ARTIST IS MY FAVORITE WHERE WAS THIS ALL MY LIFE
Victor Rodrigues9 hari yang lalu
I'm in love with this wonderful woman
VAD9 hari yang lalu
Intimacy,great sound -:))))!!!!In some way i prefer to listen to this than original record.H.E.R is a phenomenal musician and band is dope too !!!Love this sooo much
Sharita Vereen9 hari yang lalu
Looovvveeee “Feel A Way”
Nyree Morrison9 hari yang lalu
“Don’t make me feel a Way”
DJ G-CUE9 hari yang lalu
She sounds like "Alicia Keys" with guitar skills. Many many props to H.E.R. and the band.
Kiki Doll9 hari yang lalu
😍
Ash Cash9 hari yang lalu
Shes so talented, can we get Melanie Fiona up here Please!
Melo Base10 hari yang lalu
Excellent song selection by H.E.R and her band, absolutely amazing!
LaSeana Ford10 hari yang lalu
Love her whole vibe
Etcher10 hari yang lalu
Common: I used to love H.E.R Me: I still do (see what I did there?)
Destiny Guy10 hari yang lalu
every like represents the people that think H.E.R. is underrated and slept on
Chan Richardson11 hari yang lalu
ughh when ya boi goes “that’s H.E.R.” i get chills everytime
Jason Wei Han Lee12 hari yang lalu
who is the black male background singer? i want this number.
David Bennett12 hari yang lalu
I'd like to ask a question to anybody that may know what bass is that please ?
David Bennett12 hari yang lalu
Fantastic, brilliant, beautiful music. Just simply love it. Dig the back up singers fluro finger nails they look deadly :-)
Michael Mendieta12 hari yang lalu
I cry almost every time I watch this
Crystal Champion-Morton13 hari yang lalu
SIGH this is what MUSIC these days sounds like....much better. We can BREATHE now.....
Ela Kale13 hari yang lalu
i've come back to this so many times already, so good! I think it might have been interesting to see Melanie Faye as part of this ensemble
Alicia Pinkney13 hari yang lalu
Replaying for the 102938439th time.
lexisnicole13 hari yang lalu
Woooowww