When Christopher was featured in Forbes' , the testimonial came from none other than , who said, "When I hear his voice, I just lose it." The two even performed Gallant's song "Weight In Gold" together back in September.
Gallant performed a stripped-down version of that hit when he came to the Tiny Desk earlier this month, and preceded it with another of his best-known songs, "Skipping Stones." Written with , that tune radiates sultry intensity and passion; here, the talented Dani Ivory (who's performed as a touring member of ) sits in for Aiko.
Ology, Gallant's 2016 debut, is up for a Grammy next month 鈥� for Best Urban Contemporary Album 鈥� and another of its falsetto-driven highlights opens this three-song set. On the record, "Bourbon" is produced with a funky, old-school, -like drum track, but here, a steady drum beat grounds the hypnotic song just as well, if not better. Best of all, "Bourbon" gets a welcome bonus at the Tiny Desk: a guest rap by Saba, a charismatic rising star and frequent collaborator.
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Set List
"Bourbon" (feat. Saba)
"Skipping Stones" (feat. Dani Ivory)
"Weight In Gold"
Musicians
Gallant (vocals); Wes Switzer (bass); Dani Ivory (keys, vocals); Dylan Jones (guitar); A.J. Novak (percussion); featuring guest rapper Saba in "Bourbon."
Credits
Producers: Suraya Mohamed, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Colin Marshall, Kara Frame; Production Assistant: A Noah Harrison; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR.
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