Hiatus Kaiyote - Molasses (Live) 

“Molasses is a breakup song. I was feeling horrible, in Paris, from a horrible breakup, but I didn’t want to write from wallowing. I knew that in the future, I would grow from it, I don’t want to share that negativity with people.” beautiful.

They should perform on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert

miiiiiiggghhhhtt noooooottt GET ANY BEEEEHHHHTTTTTAAAAAHHH

This drummer is so great. Such control and precision

Never been a better use of the word “tessellate” in recorded music

HK and Thundercat are really what’s happening right now. Amazingly musical and refreshing in comparison to what the media pushers are trying to trick us with these days. Soulful, inspirational, beautiful and real - hallelujah!!

Hiatus Kaiyote are one of the RARE band who REFUSES to alter their artistry to keep up with the industry, so they are not played on radio or promoted! "PLEASE SUPPORT NEO-SOUL / INDIE SOUL" These are the Neo-Soul/Indie Soul Artists that are staying true to their craft people like Angela Johnson, Amel Larrieux, Adriana Evans, Alice Smith, Alice Russell, Bilal (Sayeed Oliver), Carol Riddick, Chico Debarge, Cilla K., Conya Doss, The Endangered, Eric Roberson, Gaelle, Renee Neufville, Jean Baylor, Shana Tucker, The Foreign Exchange, Frank McComb, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Incognito, Jarrard Anthony, Marcell Russell, Gwen Bunn, Jesse Boykins III, Jose James, Groove Theory, Carlitta Durand, Karen Bernod, Keite Young, Lady, Michael Olatuja, Natasha Watts, Laura Mvula, Little Dragon, Lynne Fiddmont, Marcell & The Truth, Marlon Saunders, Maysa, Me'Shell Ndegéocello, Omar Lye-Fook, Quadron, Minnie Riperton, Navasha Daya, Solange, Zo!, Repercussions, Rahsaan Patterson, Lamone, Rhonda Thomas, Teri Tobin, Tess Henley, Caron Wheeler, Carmen Lundy, The Internet, Terri Walker, Thundercat, Rajdulari, Maurissa Rose, Tracy Cruz, Trizonna McClendon, Gina Carey, Quentin Moore, Valerie June, Vannessa Simon, Kem, Kloud 9, Dewayne Woods, Vikter Duplaix, W. Ellington Felton, Alison Crockett, Toni Redd, Yolanda Rabun, Sandra St. Victor, AYA, Gwendolyn Collins, India.Arie, Heston, Maxwell, Erykah Badu, Phonte, Russell Taylor, Fertile Ground, Debórah Bond, Darien Dean, Baren Abel, Nate Williams, Deborah Jordan, Darien Brockington, Darrius, Zakiyah, Portia Monique, Angie Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, Choklate, ReneeDion, Ola Onabule, Cooly's Hot-Box, Clara Hill, Nik West, Big Brooklyn Red, Carol Riddick, April Hill, Avani, Avery*Sunshine, Abby Dobson, D'Angelo, ,The Brand New Heavies, Res, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Raphael Saadiq, Andy Allo, Zap Mama, Cool Million, The Floacist, Cherokee, Bria Valente, Zhané, YahZarah, Chandlar, Blue Six, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Van Hunt, Wayna, Will Downing, Yolanda Johnson, Trina Broussard, Jsoul, V (Valvin Roane), Teedra Moses, Deirdre Gaddis, Don-E, Donnie, Elisabeth Withers, Emily King, Esperanza Spalding, Swing Out Sister, KING, Eric Benét, Geno Young, Giovanca, Gordon Chambers, Governor, Green Tea, Jiva, Gretchen Parlato, Heston, Hiatus Kaiyote, Leon Timbo, Lil' John Roberts, Impromp 2, Eric Lau, Somi, Kellylee Evans, Hil St. Soul, Jazzyfatnastees, Jesse Johnson, Prince, Julie Dexter, Joss Stone, Joy Denalane, Kendra Ross, Kindred The Family Soul, Ladybug Mecca, Lalah Hathaway, Laura Izibor, Laurneá, Lauryn Hill, Bilal Salaam, LeNora Jaye, Les Nubians, Tweet, THEESatisfaction, Tiombe Lockhart, Tawana Lael, Terri Lyne Carrington, Reel People, Shaun Escoffery, Dominique Toney, Stacy Epps, Slakah The Beatchild, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Seek, Rotary Connection, Rogiérs, Robert Gee, Rhonda Thomas, Rhonda Smith, Remy Shand, Reggie B, The Rebirth, Raul Midón, Rachelle Ferrell, PJ Morton, NYR, Noel Gourdin, Nneka, N'dambi, Nikka Costa, Muhsinah, Monica Blaire, Monet, Mint Condition, Maya Azucena, Mycah Chevalier, Dominique Toney, Mavis "Swan" Poole, Martin Luther, Lynne Fiddmont, Lucy Pearl, Lorenzo Owens, Mamas Gun, Lizz Wright, Liv Warfield, Lizz Fields, Lina, Leon Ware, Dwele, Corneille, Lisa Taylor, Charles Bradley, Bluey, Ayo, DivaGeek, Kendra, Timotha Lanae, Shamika Phoenix, Dionne, Soulpersona, Kaleem Taylor, Bosra Sham, Rachel Walker, N'dea Davenport, D'Influence, Ms. Irene Renee, Melanie Durrant, Jazzhole, John Stoddart, Mo'j, E. Bland, Elaine Stepter, Carmen Lundy, Dionne Farris, Lisa Shaw, Shae Fiol, Lira, Morisha Danee, Snarky Puppy, Antoine Dunn, Anthony Hamilton, Anthony David, Amy Winehouse, Chris Rob, Marques Toliver, Sade, Soulstice, Sunshine Anderson, Jaguar Wright, L'Renee, Lianne La Havas, Sy Smith AND A WHOLE LOTS MORE.... "THE DEFINITION OF NEO-SOUL / INDIE SOUL" Neo-Soul / Indie Soul is a timeless musical genre that fuses real instrumental, Jazz, Contemporary R&B and 1970s-style Soul,Funk,Rock and House Music with some elements of hip-hop. As it's name (new soul) implies, Neo-Soul / Indie Soul music is essentially modern-day soul music, with contemporary attitudes and sensibilities. It differs from contemporary R&B in that it's organic and obviously more soulful,and it also tends to have deeper messages and meanings than R&B.

Love it when the live version sounds EXACTLY like the album version

i absolutely love this version because I can hear Nai's guitar playing perfectly

This song is so amazing and choose your weapon is one of the best albums I've ever listened to

It's so nice when you really really like a singer's "singing charisma" and their voice and the song they sing seems so difficult to sing so you're wondering whether they're gonna smash it live too AND THEN THEY DO OH MY GOD THIS LADY, THIS IS AMAZING I CAN'T!!!!!!

With all the commercial radio crap fed into people's heads these days, I fall deeply in love with this group's sound. It gives me hope that true music can still be made and have an audience.

There has to be something analogous to this but I've never heard anything like it. The grooves are superb, the singing and playing seem not to be of this world. 'Choose Your Weapon' is easily one of the best collections of tunes I have heard in my life and I'm grandpa old.

Crazy but when she sings "things might get any better"; some how it sounds as if she really means it & it makes me feel good! She killed it!!!

She’s a mastermind with the lyrics. Newly discovered her, but no doubt a relic. Also amazing live

LOVE THE WAY 9TH WONDER FLIPPED THIS SAMPLE ON THE NEW ANDERSON .PAAK ALBUM! #DOPENESS

Love it when the live sounds even smoother than the album. Which means it sounds even better.

I've been watching this video for more than a year and only now noticed that Perrin loses a stick at the end and crashes with his hand! Boss!

my brain and ears can't even comprehend how good they are live and in general, this music transcends love and everything that i know.... fuck, man.

wish there were more music like this

The new album is so good I didnt even know this song was on there. I cant get past the fat grove on fingertips. Give me another week and I will finish the album.

the best songs from hiatus kaiyote

[Intro] Might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better [Verse 1] You the born hunter Relic with an armored heart Color of sulfur Banished to a single arc Porcelain smolder and don't forget you're state of the art Buried deep in the soil, selfless or daft [Hook] It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go [Verse 2] Running with my eyes closed Blinding the lens with the focus Running with my eyes closed Finding omens in the woodwork I see cold cold braille Mechanical and frail How do i tessellate, filter the rage [Verse 1] You the born hunter Relic with an armored heart Color of sulfur Banished to a single arc Porcelain smolder and don't forget you're state of the art Buried deep in the soil, selfless or daft Might not get any better, get any better Oh better, better Might not get any better, get any better Oh better better (Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better) [Hook] It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go

ANDERSON PAAK w/Rhaposdy

Great performance ! Whoever is running the mix needs to practice a little more lol

This groove is so smooth love this song.

Discovering them has made my week better

This song really deserves it's name, I am so high on sugar just listening to this amazing live. Thank you for existing!

Great! Sampled in Anderson Paak without you - also great !

That ish was bomb!!!! The keyboard player is fineeeeee!

UGH THIS IS SO GOOD. I'm so pissed I can't see you guys on your tour!! Please come back to LA another date. Pleaaaase!

I heard you guys in a target yesterday in pdx. Not this song, but I’m too excited about it to find the right one…I’m too excited about this song to look now. I’m too excited about the *boop boboopboop ta tang a tang tang.

This group is badass. My daughter got me listening to them

This band is really reinventive, love it. Man what a musicianship! Respect!

incredible band! this drummer is awesome! love the way he explores polyrhythms

3:44 the keys go UNBELIEVABLY hard!!!!!!!

I love the whole band. This is different from everything that i had listened. I hope the band come visit Mozambique one day.❤❤❤❤

Their new album is AMAZING! I was stuck on Swamp Thing and Fingertips haha. Can't wait to see them live in two weeks!!

I love your takes on live performances. I feel like I can artistically relate to everything you guys do, and seeing you a couple weeks ago sealed that belief. Thanks for the inspiration yall

JUSTE UNE TUERIE ce morceau, en vérité tt l'album déchire BUY IT!!!

I will always love that keyboard intro and riff through out the song.

wait this is the anderson paak "sample"! This groovy!

This song saved my life. Twice. I love you so much Nai

hhoooOOOoowWww Do IiiiIIIIIii tesELLatUH

Making my life constantly. Thank you!!

This was an experience. Anderson Paak, thank you

I’m a kid and this actually really good omg 😲

The first part of the song gets me every time the rhythm

wonderful ..thank you to be here !

i love this song but in this live show, the guitar is too forward. It feels like its cutting through in a bad way. i think it should be more in the background while other sounds are more focused, like her voice & the bass

Damn, Mark Wahlberg goes hard on them keys

What can I Say? This makes me feel good! Ty huatis kayotes

I saw them playing live in 2013 at the Antibes Jazz festival. They were absolutely incredible, fresh and creative. They deserve to be more promoted.

These keys impecable ❤️

This year is the year I get too watch this beautiful band perform!! I can’t wait

Rythm section is so on point... A hiatus + vulfpek collab would be SOOOOOO hot damn...

Blowing the dust off this, still good to hear.

Unreal that music like this exists

Amo este grupo. Mi banda Favorita lejos.

I'm all like "what the fuck guys how do you come up with such awesome stuff every time?!". Jesus i'm so addicted to Hiatus Kaiyote i might need rehab.

Would love to hear them live with backing vocalist for Nai Palm, so you can get the full range of all the harmonies written in their music.

For a live performance this is nuts

Love this song!

too much effort in 5 minutes! This is a work of art.

A MASTERPIECE 🤌🤌

They just did one and you'll love it. Total wack, like what you'd expect...with background singers and more! It still comes up on the TD page at the bottom of the NPR site. Great stuff. Enjoy!

Once in a generation band these guys. So fresh and original. Anybody recommend any other bands on this sort of vibe?

KCRW has been jamming them for a while now. They gotta do a west coast tour soon!

Just thank u hiatus, u blow my mind every day with such aesthetic weird melodies

South of France is waiting for you guys , pleaaase come !

Aussie, I told an young artist to change the IGIG. This is what it looks like she been changed by our culture. Now its one culture.

What an impressed song.

MY FAVOURITE HIATUS KAIYOTE SONG OMGGGG

i love you

See you in Montreux !

So much groove and talent, LOVE IT

identical to the original audio. So pro

Hiatus is on fire right now.....cant wait to see them in the D

naomi, u and the band jus inspired some new art, one day my art will get me in the industry and ill meet u and get to thank u

Much love #hiatus #kaiyote

that bass lines

Unique

Guitar sounds like it's directly taken from DI, still killer band killer perfromance

Just YES on this one... 🙏🏽

best song ever made

Asperooooos, estudio música, me voy a montar este tema para mi grado de la universidad. Me encantó, saludes desde Bogotá 🇨🇴

One of my favorite songs ever!!

Come to Albuquerque pleaseeeee!

I was not sure if this was for me but I was persuaded by the end- now I just have to catch up with what they have been doing in the 5 years since.

I keep on hearing that! Oh, yeah I agree!

God this fucking band. On some serious shit.

God bless HK!

So good, thank you! Muchos underrated imho.

Please come to Montreal

Come to the Philippines pleaseeeee

can't get enough damn

Very good song. Kisses from Brazil 😘👏⭐️✊

Are you rushing or are you dragging?! BOTH INTENTIONALLY!

Might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better Might not, might not get, might not get any better You the born hunter Relic with an armored heart Color of sulfur Banished to a single arc Porcelain smolder and don't forget you're state of the art Buried deep in the soil, selfless or daft It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go Running with my eyes closed Blinding the lens with the focus Running with my eyes closed Finding omens in the woodwork I see cold cold braille Mechanical and frail How do I tessellate, filter the rage You the born hunter Relic with an armored heart Color of sulfur Banished to a single arc Porcelain smolder and don't forget you're state of the art Buried deep in the soil, selfless or daft Might not get any better, get any better Oh better, better Might not get any better, get any better Oh better better (Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better Better) It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go It could be a compass, rare and so bountiful It could be the opposing opinion It could be the point of traction bound to all It could be the point of letting it go

im actually in love