Summer Walker's Soulful Five-Song Run On Tiny Desk Is Designed For Feels

Close your eyes, snap your fingers, and sway to the beat. However don't make a sound (sorry, it's contradicting) while Summer Walker and her musical group play once you watch her perform at NPR's Tiny Desk series. You're there in spirit, absorbing the warmth in the room. The vocals, the instruments, the presence, everything just borders on overwhelming your pleasure senses. Right now, come back to reality. Walker's five-set, fifteen-minute efficiency is instantly unforgettable. Immediately after watching it, don't stand up also fast or you'll get dizzy.


 


From the moment that the video begins, Walker looks like an absolute star. She wears these magnificent, diamond-encrusted glasses that draw all eyes to her. She kicks things off without discussion, strumming the guitar whenever she softly sings "Session 32" with similarly talented backup singers. She then immediately went into "Wasted" and let her soulful vocals grow louder because the warmth of the sun bled through her words. "Girls Need Love" was next, sans Drake obviously, that started with a sip of water to clear her throat and moisten her chords. An electric piano gave the oh so familiar beginning point and then she raced into the slow-moving number, softly fitting in between the backup singers and simple drum patterns.


Afterward, the musical group introduced themselves before going into "Riot." It was clear from Walker's lack of words that she was focused intently on the music and ensuring the perfect possible listening experience for those in the room. Soon after "Riot," she wrapped things up with her current single, "Playing Games." It was the softest moment although, with the backup singers working with Summer for an epic, twisting finale. It put the finishing touches on one of the smoothest Tiny Desk installments yet.


Watch Walker's mesmerizing efficiency up above.