How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.
@natebyrd5107 Жыл бұрын
Actions of individual artists don't necessarily reflect on the genre as a whole.
@sheilaspence12508 ай бұрын
Gary is so cool, the leather coat asked to be worn! 😂
@CS_Sardine8 ай бұрын
Timestamps are wrong @nprmusic :PPP
@CnClips128 ай бұрын
if i remember correctly Tiny desk did a Gza show, Mac Miller show, and Anderson Pak show....idc if rap loves you us rap fans certainly do.
@Gwoof-ts9om5 ай бұрын
Gore isss a hortatory jour, buy a PhD in lifetime warranty. Southern switch lite games for DC but I like the equivalent fractious native spirit and BBQ Pete past Delta mo...use hd
@chadimac22435 жыл бұрын
The Blues ain't dead. The guitar solo ain't dead. And Gary Clark Jr. is a living legend.
@ryesters4 жыл бұрын
He's a little Hendrix, a little Kravitz, a bit of Prince, and a whole lot of soul in him
@calvinyoung55404 жыл бұрын
Got some of that Stevie Ray too. You don't play guitar in Austin without some Stevie Ray.
@NDemanuele14 жыл бұрын
Very true! I was just thinking he reminds me of Hendrix and Kravitz!...LOL.
@hammstah95784 жыл бұрын
You hit it right on the head! I was thinking along the same lines
@peregrinacarlos4 жыл бұрын
More on the Kravitz side, not such great guitarist as Hendrix or Prince.
@beetrootmckinnley34864 жыл бұрын
Curtis
@AirSofter2415 жыл бұрын
I saw Gary and his band play in Philadelphia a few weeks ago. He absolutely brought the place down, it was incredible. Towards the end of the show this kid I was standing next to held up a sign that said “20th show, 18th birthday, can we jam?” And Gary let him up on stage and they played the hell out of Catfish Blues together. Blew me away. Gary Clark Jr. is the fucking man
@mikev.29455 жыл бұрын
No way. That's awesome. First time I saw him was at a smaller venue earlier in his career and the place was packed and hot. He flipping killed it - I felt like that night must have been something close to what it was like in London when people saw Hendrix in clubs in those early years. Most certainly a guy that has to be appreciated live.
@fabrizioalessi59495 жыл бұрын
Here we go !!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9umd9WeqqmaXXU.html
@CorySpitznagel4 жыл бұрын
hardcoremofo Hendrix’s stage presence was what made him so unique and irreplaceable but if you’re talking about technical ability to straight play the guitar GCJR blows Hendrix’s away as would John Mayer, Joe Bonnamassa, Clapton. I’m not trying to take anything away from Hendrix he was an absolute beast but the guitar playing ability of the ones I named and many others is far superior in a technical sense
@nimrod25504 жыл бұрын
@@CorySpitznagel oh come on now. Aside from Clapton, who idolised Jimmy, the others you mention might possibly never picked up a guitar if it wasn't for him. He raised the bar to a game-changing level. Let's not forget that he was just 26 years old when he died. As for your focus on purely technical ability, what good is that without presence? It is show business after all. I'm not saying Gary isn't a blisteringly good musician because he is awesome, but credit where it's due.
@chrisc21314 жыл бұрын
@@fabrizioalessi5949 doooooope!!!
@seanbean46825 жыл бұрын
Gary deserves more credit for his singing and songwriting. Dude's a beast.
@tonygallo1104 Жыл бұрын
His vocal abilities... wow... he can do the baritone th8ng and 5he false-set to.. gritty bluesy growl /vocal too.
@KparkX45 жыл бұрын
I need to see Gary Clark and Anderson .Paak Colab on something smooth together. I know it may sound like a weird combo, but their both my favorite artists.
@standardbrah5 жыл бұрын
from one Curtis to another Kurtis, these are two of my favorite artists as well. we have great taste.
@2kooldancin5 жыл бұрын
That would be incredible! Also a H.E.R. and Gary Clark Jr. collab...*swoon*
@mattirving41645 жыл бұрын
Amrit Freeradical yup!!
@yandhi50165 жыл бұрын
Amrit Freeradical Thundercat on bass would be dope
@edglue61385 жыл бұрын
Hear hear
@leonlkowalski5 жыл бұрын
...and once again the best sound engineering in the whole wide youtube world...
@eleintblood5 жыл бұрын
Only rivaled by KEXP
@booraaan5 жыл бұрын
And colors
@roncraig6175 жыл бұрын
And that's why I always think twice about getting the CD - because there's a good chance that it won't sound as good as this...
@ReturnOfTheMack75 жыл бұрын
so true. the guitar tone and the hihat in the first song is just PERFECT
@chimpansi25 жыл бұрын
Agree, it always sounds terrific.
@romualdo58824 жыл бұрын
00:00 - What About Us 05:01 - When I'm Gone 09:19 - Pearl Cadillac
@MsLaBajo Жыл бұрын
Thank you the KZfaqs was wrong. lol
@Saccmiller4 жыл бұрын
I'd say I have a wide taste in music and I appreciate music more than the average person. It's hard to find friends that share the same amount of interest. That's why I love the KZfaq comment section. Much love for you all!
@ryanmullaney97914 жыл бұрын
Same exact feeling, my dude. Peace, love, and groovy tunes your way.
@walterfuentes31353 жыл бұрын
My maternal language is Spanish,but my love of music is from all over the world,and I know exactly how you feel,my friends just don't understand.
@heatherthomas59953 жыл бұрын
LOVE 💘 TO YOU!!
@stephenmahlstedt72763 ай бұрын
I hear you, man. I have no one to talk about music with and drive my wife crazy when we’re on road trips. Haha!
@Dynamite761005 жыл бұрын
Gary Clark Jr finally made it!! NPR you never cease to impress us with your features!
@jamesdacus73675 жыл бұрын
ooo you worded that backwards. they finally got him.
@Teebee4075 жыл бұрын
Yep!! All I need now is India arie!!!
@standardbrah5 жыл бұрын
never clicked so fast me boyo
@loveschile73395 жыл бұрын
IKR?
@pmtix98195 жыл бұрын
First time hearing Gary Clark Jr. and now i'm a fan for life
@loganmohler7375 жыл бұрын
You're really in for a ride
@chukwunonsoegbunike46715 жыл бұрын
@@loganmohler737 discovered him thru his collaboration with the roots and been a fan since
@MrAllhalebreaksloose5 жыл бұрын
Check out his Spin sessions 👌
@angellomamaril805 жыл бұрын
Listen to “things are changin” live and studio version.
@JimEnger5 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or6cqa2C0ZvcfH0.html There's a lot to hear. I promise you won't regret this. Also check these out: I don't owe you a thing Ain't Messin around When my train comes in, live acoustic Good to know there's still good music being made and there's still good people Diggin it.
@zachtubbs80485 жыл бұрын
It's nice to hear an artist that sounds better live than they do produced.
@KEVIN.HENDRY3 жыл бұрын
Quinn Sullivan!
@Projacked1 Жыл бұрын
I hate to say it too, more then often with NPR. I like this way much more then the album. It sounds congested in comparison.
@njmitch827 ай бұрын
Think of the time, effort and talent that it takes to sound this good without all of the garbage.
@orpheos95 жыл бұрын
He gets such good variety of tone and dynamics between his raspy bluesy chest voice and his falsetto. Such a great modern blues musician.
@marshajohnson63606 ай бұрын
U can't put Gary in one box. 2024
@Wartah205 жыл бұрын
Pearl Cadillac inspired me to never take my mother's love for granted and to strive to do even more for her. RIDE GARY RIDE!
@rogeriosousa947411 ай бұрын
Minha mãe era tudo pra mim. Ela se foi há menos de um mês, e dói DEMAIS. essa canção é muito linda e tenho certeza que ela amaria. ❤
@anthonybuck47355 жыл бұрын
One of the few gifted artists that sound so much better live...even when they sound amazing in the studio.
@mtgsk51805 жыл бұрын
Went to a Gary Clark jr concert in Brooklyn, in a park on a warm breezy summer evening with a sorrel popsicle in my hand lol. It was everything I could ask for and more. Plus, it was a free venue! I almost felt guilty because I would have paid anything to see him live 😻 pure gold!
@mimroses9652 жыл бұрын
sorrel popsicle! that sounds incredible as does every other detail in this story. You lucky thing!!
@MWallis25 жыл бұрын
Man, he's just so fucking smooth. His falsetto is brilliant. Buddy on the gold guitar is an amazing player, so tasteful!
@motherfungler4205 жыл бұрын
Before anyone makes the comment, they do make music as good as this nowadays.
@elvisvendel60745 жыл бұрын
"What about us" here is magical. I wonder why the recorded version isn't sounding like this!
@ElChitarrino5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dannydevito77555 жыл бұрын
Absolutely legendary
@xwhite20205 жыл бұрын
The vocals are tailor made for now. Leveled, all mid tones and bland as.
@Dean-cw4xg5 жыл бұрын
Gary Clark Jr. is just incredible. Seeing him live like this is the best!!!
@vekinzb5 жыл бұрын
That little mistake and his reaction at 12:11 just makes the perfomance even more human. Much love!
@Britmysta5 жыл бұрын
That's not sweat, just a little bit of soul dripping down on to the guitar
@HarlemWorld.Art_5 жыл бұрын
Britmysta Lml. Best comment I’ve ever read!... Sweat on through it. Just a lil bit of soul seeping out the pores...
@melwilliams12525 жыл бұрын
Your Purple Majesty is smiling in heaven when he played Pearl Cadillac, thanks for channeling the baddest man on the planet!
@ekorisian5 жыл бұрын
Everybody knows leather will increase your guitar skills and social cool-factor by 200% , but you don't need it Gary.
@robertm40505 жыл бұрын
I read it was actually 222% because Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" is 2:22 long. I only know that because back in the day we had mix tapes and a lot of times you needed to know some short songs so there wasn't a bunch of blank tape at the end of one side or another.
@TheTruthVScompliance5 жыл бұрын
it's pleather
@juka4215 жыл бұрын
Keep your day job
@loveschile73395 жыл бұрын
HA!
@roachstj15 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y79kfpN7mMy0nas.html
@diyatom5 жыл бұрын
He is just amazing!! Blues will never be dead!!
@kamogelobaikgodiso19374 жыл бұрын
The sound engineering on this show is really brilliant. Just listen to the compression on the drums!
@taurtue4 жыл бұрын
That kick and snare really stands out
@andrewsanderson35775 жыл бұрын
Another amazing Austin Texas-based musician. We have to cherish and take care of these troubadours
@marcusgraham32575 жыл бұрын
That uncle on the piano is doing some fire backing voice
@jas_bataille5 жыл бұрын
True and very subtle
@HealingThroughInspiration5 жыл бұрын
We literally screamed out loud seeing this American Brother finally on NPR!!
@vodkamagic99665 жыл бұрын
the sound guy at Tiny Desk does his job really really good
@Hardymans3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@claudettebirden52672 жыл бұрын
Great artist been listening for a while...blessings to u
@RowlandGosling2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to leave a comment over the 2 years this has been here - so here goes. I love this guy! He has the sound and swagger of the old school soul musicians I listened to growing up. Only it's Gary. And he's just a bit better than they were. The band that's behind him - none better. All of them - so tight and in the groove! Hard to do. After I'm Gone - my favorite song of his, but Pearl Cadillac is right there as well. Thank you Tiny Desk - you always have the best musicians of our time!
@kt420715 жыл бұрын
This is how to start Tuesday morning 🙌🏽😌❤️
@kelvin-og5pq5 жыл бұрын
...and Wednesday. We're here in London, England ✌ Gary Clark and band so good!
@EnlightenedRogue245 жыл бұрын
. . . and a Thursday, Friday, Saturday . . . 😁👍🎸🎹🥁🎷🎺🎸
@dingstarproductions5 жыл бұрын
@@EnlightenedRogue24 .....we chill on sunday.
@odificationify5 жыл бұрын
@@dingstarproductions i met this song on monday
@TaticusKgore5 жыл бұрын
Getting some head is the way to start the day tho
@Tamales16125 жыл бұрын
Gary Clark Jr. is so special man...Thank you for having him on Tiny Desk NPR this is incredible
@VangeliRock5 жыл бұрын
This dude is the real deal...love him.
@mariojutic66094 жыл бұрын
When I'm gone is probably the greatest track I've heard in the last decade or beyond. It's a masterpiece from my point of view. Gary clark Jr is an extraordinary musician. Unbelievable
@blender_wiki5 жыл бұрын
Too short, need more of this s... I can listen to Gary Clark Jr. all day long
@TheOnlineBusker5 жыл бұрын
Gary Clark Jr. No words needed.
@LuisvalenciaMega2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Gary Clark Jr before and my girlfriend was trying to convince me to see him at Red Rocks coming up, so I search for the Tiny Desk performance.. I was sold after not even a minute lol
@Duzidan2 жыл бұрын
Guess I’ll see you there man! I’m coming all the way from Texas to see him
@disposable_hero27482 жыл бұрын
Did u end up going !? My girlfriend and I flew in from Tennessee to see the show. Best one to date!
@YLLLOW-LLC19 күн бұрын
Perfect performance in every way. Gary Clark Jr. is the truth!
@daeds.paints5 жыл бұрын
This dude sounds much better live than on record. Just wrecking!!! Keep it up.
@amiracleone28035 жыл бұрын
Pearl Cadillac is so amazing.
@dillon82122 жыл бұрын
I've rewatched this a dozen or so times and still can't get enough of this performance!
@kiteboywales5 жыл бұрын
When Im Gone is an absolute tune one of the best songs Ive heard for years - old school vibe love it
@Projacked12 жыл бұрын
All I have to say; brother , never stop and keep going on from here.....this is fresh . Love it.... Pearl Cadillac hits me in my core.
@collerdgreens5 жыл бұрын
gotta give props to the musicians laying the solid framework for Gary to do his thing
@bernyedixon26892 жыл бұрын
You can’t mistake a real, neighborhood old school groove. Gives me a bluesy, funky, down and dirty, BB, Hendrix, Sam Cook, Jackie Wilson with a lil Kem thrown in. I hear it all in his performance and I’m old enuf to say it. Amazing
@elderdub5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to highlight the absolutely brilliant sound of drums on this performance. I love the way NPR do their job. Not to mention Mr. Clark is a top level professional. Thank you.
@peggie71265 жыл бұрын
elderdub What a lovely comment!!!
@johnnylerec82985 жыл бұрын
most subdued and yet effective second voice I've ever heard, really ties everything together. Love this stuff!
@Benji2N5 жыл бұрын
Zap's guitar tones are out of this world
@thephilosopher7173 Жыл бұрын
5:00 Its rare for me to like the live performances better than the studio versions and this is one I absolutely love
@theloniouscoltrane37785 жыл бұрын
His voice is underrated. Too many people focus on his guitar skills.
@MaximusTheChosenOne5 жыл бұрын
Kind of hard when he’s the best guitarist of the modern era
@NUCLEARDASH11 ай бұрын
Bros a complete legend
@jaseallenson3168 ай бұрын
100%. His voice is incredible and so insanely versatile.
@thomasgomis98095 жыл бұрын
i love the last song, it's a kind of mix between prince John Mayer and Maxwell, so cool !! Thank's Gary Clark Jr
@jerrychiemeke75254 жыл бұрын
And Prince. Especially Prince
@alexchan41635 жыл бұрын
This one was especially great because of Mr. Clark Jr.'s story about bringing his kids on the road. Both heartwarming and humorous!
@trevorreniger56704 жыл бұрын
7:37 that little smile and nod the rhythm section gives each other... love it. Gary is incredible. I watch this every couple months and always get the same feeling: Cheer.
@MotoTaco4 жыл бұрын
i love gary and as a guitarist it makes me smile when he messes up. Not out of "good i hope you always mess up" but as an aspiring guitarist it is comforting knowing even the pros have trouble some time. It encourages me and shows me that even if you mess up its ok if you laugh it off quick and keep on solo-ing.
@ryanperryband20365 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for him for a good while, THANK YOU TINY DESK AND NPR!!!!
@deannablackwell90735 жыл бұрын
Pearl Cadillac reminds me of Prince and Maxwell in all the ways I love about them both.
@luismarrodan82615 жыл бұрын
Without words....Gary Clark Jr.gets better and better..
@samuelneil26914 жыл бұрын
This guy is a world class talent. Makes me happy to see a blues inspired artist really create something new and unique.
@superfetus055 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I ever heard GCJ, his songs always calm my mood so perfectly. Truly feels his music deep within and it shows through to audiences.
@sandramarenataylor61822 жыл бұрын
Saw him 2 years ago in Vancouver. Fell in love with his music. Such an amazing artist,
@dannitamiller68403 жыл бұрын
OK............... I was in love with GARY CLARK JR but right now I can't find a word other than love to express what I am feeling! AMAZING!
@ssunami_love19094 жыл бұрын
PEARL CADILLAC made me tear up. I'm a Mom of 3 sons who love me Very Much, as I do them!!
@G.light335 жыл бұрын
He can rock that guitar man 🤘🎸
@ilyassb36505 жыл бұрын
I love the SRV thing that Eric Zap did on his Strat .. Gary is just Cool !!
@ravenocisty4 жыл бұрын
A great profile was done of Gary Clark, Jr., on CBS Sunday Morning today, and I was blown away. I have heard him play with other musicians, like Clapton, didn't know who he was, but WOWSERS, now I do, and I am hooked!
@DavidMcKinstry5 жыл бұрын
This is great. Once again I'm impressed by whoever does the sound engineering for these things.
@alanvelasquez8375 жыл бұрын
David McKinstry His name is Josh Rogosin! He’s a genius. You can find him on instagram if you use it.
@TonyMacina5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this! Shades of B.B. King in the way he accentuates a vocal line with a little melody that hits the same emotional tone, and I loved the Prince style refrain of 'your love' on Pearl Cadillac where he drops from falsetto into full voice. The Purple One was a master at that, Gary Clark Jr does it justice. Plus holy cow, that guitarist made perfect use of Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' lick in When I'm Gone. Might have just shown me a new favourite, cheers NPR!
@jipes5 жыл бұрын
What a blast, Gary Clark is such a wonderful artist he has all voice, guitar maestria, soul etc... Blues Purists don't like him because he likes to mix all different music but this is the real Deal imho
@BigWolsky5 жыл бұрын
Gary is the blues. You can feel his music.
@bootisebanks89775 жыл бұрын
I can't stop listening on repeat 😍😍
@rose_quartz_loveandlight5 жыл бұрын
Pearl Cadillac is the ONE, Prince vibes 💜
@jeffdunn8905 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@jas_bataille5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffdunn890 Starting at 3:54 he literally channel Prince inside his vocal folds
@igloososa5 жыл бұрын
Bruh, exactly my sentiment! Prince looking down like, "nice solo, kid."
@darkbluebossa4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! As a Prince fan, I am happy to see he inspired some great artists like Gary. His music lives on.
@robertoneal19095 жыл бұрын
Delectable tones.
@francoatencio72065 жыл бұрын
Gary con una guitarrita de la juventud los pela a todos! gary love uuuuu cheers from argentina
@Sivlelvis Жыл бұрын
Mr Clark is fresh air blown into over digitized music that holds no real feel and passion Gary songs are full of real passion and soul great old school voice i mean cant say enough about this guy top it off he is funny and charismatic wish i was friends with him but i will take the gift of his music in hi appreciation and hope he gets all the success he wants in this world lhe deserves it all
@phillieb305 жыл бұрын
Got dayum! Surely pure music and emotion, I loved this entire performance! Gary, please keep on keepin on, the world needs your sounds brother!
@ThePumpkin005 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN TO ONE OF HIS CONCERTS YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY ADD IT TO YOUR TO DO LIST!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️
@gntheredsea79713 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest living guitarists in the world. Absolutely amazing.
@sokola3115 жыл бұрын
Best version of 'Pearl Cadillac' I have ever heard. Wonderful.
@22burnsie5 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this guy before watching the tiny desk. This group can jam 👌🏼👌🏼
@robertwellington26165 жыл бұрын
22burnsie you must not play guitar. He’s been around for years.
@zibertoldi3 жыл бұрын
I love Gary Clark Jr ❤️ He's incredible!!! I love It so much ❤️🌹👏👏👏
@EmmieB2 ай бұрын
The guy in the Bobby Womack shirt is killin' it, even if he can't go all out in a reserved, intimate environment. Keyboardist, too!
@mrcosta69634 жыл бұрын
"When I´m Gone" --- OMG what a song!
@mattneal30823 жыл бұрын
Just discovered yesterday ... been playing over and over! Great songwriting, great performance.
@gearywimberly47835 жыл бұрын
Gary Clark Jr is the King of the Guitar in the North.
@rgchristy5 жыл бұрын
South, East & West
@Matty_Ice_4 Жыл бұрын
I saw him perform at the Hershey Theater this past year and it was amazing. My wife who doesn't even really know any of his songs loved the show. He absolutely killed it!
@nickelsewhere39875 жыл бұрын
Dude that guitar player is outa this world
@ikkio39815 жыл бұрын
Pure talented artist! Love him.
@victorpradella5 жыл бұрын
Amazing, love his music, love the show! Keep up Tiny Desk
@caiovitor21964 жыл бұрын
Vitinho, você é cara!
@stevenchurney24162 жыл бұрын
They rock errytime
@dd-ql3rb3 жыл бұрын
Thank you NPR. Gary Clark Jr, I love your music!
@arevarc5 жыл бұрын
This Gary Clark Jr. moves me! In ways I have not been moved in years! Well deserved accolades!
@robynvanhorn56025 жыл бұрын
Strange I found him a couple of weeks ago and I just saw him in a movie yesterday!! Something about a chef. 😁
@robynvanhorn56025 жыл бұрын
Ha ha the movie is called Chef
@OTKP5 жыл бұрын
Finally Gary Clark Jr comes through and Bless NPR Tiny Desk!
@Rocamador3 жыл бұрын
What an artist!!!!!
@josevillegas43995 жыл бұрын
Watched Gary at the Chicago blues fest 2017, awesome. Loved him since the movie " the honeydripper"
@cozrun3 ай бұрын
He’s really evolved into a truly great singer.
@RBarradas915 жыл бұрын
13:00 is giving me the chills, this man is a legend
@jvanelden14 жыл бұрын
I was at 13:00 when I came across your comment and I knew I was without checking..
@pz99075 жыл бұрын
I wish that someday I can have the bliss and groove of the guy on the keys
@marshalllsmith20953 жыл бұрын
The fire in his songs is down to earth...
@NSApple Жыл бұрын
“Hit it Johnny” … the whole band hits it
@Mister0065 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic! AMAZING! The performance was epic! He's a helluva dude, and each and every member of the band is a perfect compliment to the musical idea! They're true professionals and most deserving of all blessings coming their way!
@soundbiteswithaaronseifert5355 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see his progression from a teenage guitar phenom to a full fledged star with amazing songs, silky smooth vocals and somehow he's gotten even better on guitar
@moosemuncher3 жыл бұрын
I instantly start to tear up when the opening chords of "When I'm Gone" play.