Ok. Let's be real folks. Forget about this being a girl. Forget that she is Japanese. Forget that she is technically proficient. Hell, forget how young she is (and her videos go back a few years!) All good, all true. But Yoyoka's ability to so smoothly lock into a complex groove is ridiculous. Her ability to make it look so freaking easy is otherworldly, Her ability to competently change styles (Rush, Zeppelin, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, etc.) is also amazing. But above all of that, I have never seen a drummer who seems to enjoy what they're doing this much. Her love of music is infectious. Even when she shows off here and there, it never comes off as arrogant or showboating. What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday morning. Music transcends everything.

What is hip? Yoyoka is hip.

I taught public school music for 32 years and I have witnessed a few students that exhibited astounding innate talent, but this performer has captivated my attention to the point that I simply have no words to describe the joy I felt while watching her seemingly effortless ability. Thank you for sharing.

Man if she hit that bridge any harder they'd have to buy it a tombstone.

This is just shocking. Having first began playing drums forty years ago, I am simply stunned by this seemingly simple performance. It's as if she was the originator of this drum track. Incredible.

I can't understand how some drummers hold their sticks all the way at the end and yet still have control. Great playing.

I see pure joy on her face! She makes it look so easy and it is far from it!!

I simultaneously laugh and cry when witnessing this phenomenal performance.

That sleeve pull just before the bridge kills me!!!!!!!

Who else is watching the wing-nut on the ride cymbal slowly back out?

That girl should be a top session player now!

Seems like yesterday we were all saying what a great drummer she is for her age. Now? Just a phenomenal drummer. Period.

U got the skills, U got the rhythm, U got the beat, U got a long and successful career ahead of you. Been watching you for a long time. You deserve your success.

I've waited all my 71 years to play with a drummer like that. Funk me!

After Senri......the world is not ready for another drumming phenom......jk.....fantastic talent here!

Yoyoka's brain computer is enormous. How she remembers all those complicated kicks ? Been following her since the first videos back when Yoyoka was just 6 - 7 yo . Amazing progress and she's truly a genius drummer. Great work ! Way to go !

Even the camera swings along.

Damn Girl...I've been playing drums professionally for 50 years. I'm stunned. I would love to hear you live. I'll start searching. Oh, I use to be in a band with Tower's keyboard player, Roger Smith. I really don't have any pull but those guys are as chill they get. Let me know if I can help. Patrick

The best female drummer living on the Earth today.

What is hip? Yoyoka!

That is one solid blast of positive energy. Stay Funky Yoyoka!!!❤

David Garibaldi would be proud

Ask me how many drummers have captivated me so much that I watch all the videos! Brilliant as usual. I really enjoyed this one.

Mr Friend, YOU ARE ONE BAD ASS SOULFUL DRUMMER! THAT WAS AWESOME ON EVERY LEVEL! You nailed it and David Garibaldi is not easy to master let alone emmulate BUT YOU DID IT!!! Peace & Gratitude to you... I bow to you sister!!!

YOYOKA... getting down with the funky jazz! That was hip right there...

When the band speeds up or slows down she's right there! It's more like she's playing ON the recording rather than playing along to it. Phenomenal!

Top tier professional drummer in my opinion. She does it all so well. Age doesn't even matter at this point, Yoyoka is an excellent drummer.

I never cease to be amazed by how effortlessly she covers almost any genre. 🤯👍😎

Girabaldi would be proud.

She's good enough (or better ) to play with anyone or band right now. Better than a lot of so called famous drummers right now.

Lots of people in the comments don’t realize that Yoyoka has been a funk fan for a long time. Watch her covers Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, and Jamiroquai.

You could just slot this in place of Garibaldi's track and few would notice. Fantastic!

I find such a young player covering an artist like David Garibaldi FAR more impressive than doing soulless blast-beats. Garibaldi is a Master of Funk and I am SO glad my crusty old drum instructor got me into him back in the 70s. When you play funk with other players and it falls right in the pocket it's a magical thing indeed. Truly a well-performed play-along by Yoyoka.

Wow! Feel, groove, time, energy, technicality…everything. I’ve been drumming pretty seriously (semi pro) for about 40 years and have seen and heard some seriously talented musicians ….Yoyoka’s talent is exceptional. Always a delight.

I love it when the young cats discover the old grooves

wow she does that so easy👏👏👏

There probably isn't a single band in all of Japan that hasn't offered this brilliant girl a job. They must be breaking down her door.

I've been waiting for this. We been Funkifized ya'll

need a Garabaldi reaction to this gem of a cover...

WHAAAAAAAT???!! I haven’t done any hallucinogenic substances for YEARS, but I think I’m having several (hallucinations) of them every time I watch another video of Yoyoka!!!! Nope , she’s FOR REAL!!!!! 🤯Can’t wait for her next! I’ve thoughts of Billy Cobhams Quadrant Four. Whaddya think people?

At around 1:50 she pulls up her sleeve in perfect timing

Not only can she play it, she feels it!!!!!!👍🏾

You are sooooooo good!! I've been playing since I was 6 and I'm 69 now. Been touring for the last45 years. . Still am and I've seen many many drummers come and go and you young lady are a gift from God to the music world!! Im honored to be part of your membership family. Thank you.

David Garibaldi should see this! He would be extremely impressed with Yoyoka’s skills🥁 😊

Yoyoka, you are such a badass, and one of the most adorable people on this planet! "What is Hip" was absolute perfection, and a joy to watch! So cool, confident and passionate! You are such a treasure🤗. Well done Yoyoka!!?

i have just realised THE ANSWER : YOYOKA IS HIP !!!

Absolutely fantastic! I can’t believe how good this is! Love this song, and as a guitarist trying to learn it on drums….its hard…but man…the groove is perfect here! The happiness while playing that amazing is infectious! Love it! ❤❤❤❤

TOP LEVEL

This gets better with every viewing. I have to lie down, afterwards.

I'm absolutely speechless after hearing this. I've played it over and over. I'm surprised the neighbors haven't complained yet!

Funky Drummer !

OMG girl you're so grown-up what do you 13 now WoW !!! Kids grow so fast 🤔 you're not a kid no more, here almost all the way grown up & you sure are beautiful young lady & very talented. I just love seeing & hearing you you are so good at the drums. 😺👉💯🕯️

Yoyoka is what is hip!

Anytime time Dave Garibaldi needs a break Emilio knows who to call.

OH AND LOVING THE CAMERA ANGLE DAD MOST EXCELLENT.

btw ive heard that rimshot at 1:20 and i love it

Maturity shows in the tone of the snare. Big fan for several years. Still wave my imaginary sticks at the beggining and end.

When I saw the title I couldn't have clicked faster!!

懐かしい ! 若い頃聴いていた Hip Hop だ　Yoyoka さんも人生二回目だから思い出しながら楽しそうにやってるね

Wow the young kid can play! TOP is my favorite band, and he is the best at drums I’ve seen, WOW AMAZING

Shes hella good

やったー！ナイス！！オークランドはTOPの地元ですね。Dガリバルディ先生が見てくれるといいね！

Her focus is insane

日本語で失礼します。 小さいころから見ていたのでおばあちゃんのような気持ちで見ています。 極めたら北海道にまた戻ってきてくれたら嬉しいです。

Please ask David Garibaldi what he thinks about this,,!! brutally amazing

OMG, you have no idea how happy you just made me with this video. I whooped so loud I scared my dog! I saw Tower of Power do this song back in the early 70s, one of the best performances by any band I've ever seen. They were so much FUN! And now you're in Oakland, steeped in funk and I'm sure you must know that Modern Drummer magazine voted Tower of Power's 1974 album, "Back to Oakland" one of the most important recordings for drummers to listen to. Have you met Dave Garibaldi? I hope this means that we can expect more funk from you in the days to come. Thank you for this! OK, I'm going back to listen to it again. (And again.) ♥♥♥

"Drummer stank face the entire time" Well done.

She gots da funk! This song is not some 3 chord classic rock. It's a fairly complicated multi-part adventure. As played by Yoyoka who plays as if she knows the tume inside and out. I mean this in the best way possible: SHE'S A BEAST !!!!

Yoyoka is a marsupial. She lives in the pocket! Doing TOP and DG proud.

Smooooooooth!! Love it, Yoyoka 👌😎 All the best from behind the kit in Ireland 🥁🇮🇪

She makes me feel better ❤

Confidence and Excellence! The look on her face says a lot as she enjoys the TOP funk and groove. David Garibaldi would be proud!

SHE IS LIKE THE BRUCE LEE OF DRUMS HER FOCUS IS INHUMAN, SHE'S SPECIAL, HER PARENTS MUST BE SO PROUD!

Have seen Yoyoka in many videos with a great display of technical ability that is both powerful and in-the-pocket groovy, but this cover of David Garibaldi's work (ghost snare notes and all) shows a versatility that has NO limits. KUDOS!!!

You applied your signature power with no loss in funk! As astounding as your "Burn" performance. Just fantastic.

This kid could play with any professional band in the world. Choose wisely Yoyoka chan.

Doing David proud...tear it up young lady!!!!!!!!! That got the Godfather James Brown dancing in the afterlife!!!

ultimate love and respect just wana say, so im gonna stop anoying

コメント読むともう世界のよよかちゃんですね🎉

Oh yes! Funkified YOYOKA!

I'm convinced that Yoyoka's family owns a Tardis.

Her syncopation skills are other-worldly. Such a tremendous talent, the Mighty Yoyoka strikes again!

glad to see her doing some funk!

AWESOME!!!!

Holy smokes, Batman ! She's got it down !

She's probably been playing this song for a week but looks like she's been playing it for 20years!

I love the perfectly timed bass drum hit and sleeve pull at 1:50.

My friend Jerry turned me on to this drummer here, and I can't believe she even knows this band! I don't even know if this band right here got recognition in Japan, where she's from, not to mention I don't even know if anyone in Japan even knows this bad as well! This is extravagantly big stuff right here, well done YOYOKA!

Garabaldi is one of the greatest funk drummers on the planet. Yoyoka plays well in his space. Remarkable!

もう以前のロックドラマーの粋を超えて、なんでも自分のものにしている。それでいて、サウンド・グルーブはよよかオリジナル。しかし何よりも音楽を楽しんでいるのが最高。

Look out Yoyoka is into Garibaldi now! Yoyoka rules.

What Is Hip? Yoyoka's drumming, THAT'S what!

Yoyoka is HIP!! Sooo good!❤

タワーオブパワー大好きだから涙モノ😂

Yes! Yes! YES! Now that Yoyoka's in the East Bay she's rocking the Tower! YOU GO GIRL!!!!

Power, grace and technique in balance, and radiating from her center of gravity.

Born to groove

やっぱ、音がいいよね。

It’s hard to comprehend the coordination Yoyoka has plus the memory it takes to play these songs… mind blown 💥🐰🥁🐰🥁🐰

Right on, Young Dude! Dave Garabaldi would be proud! East Bay greassssy....