Leslie Odom Jr. - Little Drummer Boy (feat. Mzansi Youth Choir) [Official Video]

Listen to "Little Drummer Boy" feat. Mzansi Youth Choir off of The Christmas Album: leslieodomjr.ffm.to/xmas
Limited Edition Box set available now
leslieodomjr.rosecityworks.com/
US Crew
Producer - Joseph Abate
Director - Bill Fishman
Line Producer - Melissa Ladybug
DP - Dominick Czaczyk
Volition Studios: Editor - Devin Ray Smith, Colorist - Garrett Coyte
South Africa Crew
Second Vocalist: Karabo Moilwa
Vocals: Mzansi Youth Choir
Arrangement: Lira Molapo
Recorded at Assegai Audio
Recording Engineer: Robin Walsh
Choreography: Alfred Phakathi
Studio Facility: Multi-Media, Johannesburg
Director of Photography: Anrico du Plessis

Пікірлер: 302

  • @Amariz27
    @Amariz273 жыл бұрын

    his voice is so calming

  • @susieparker5681

    @susieparker5681

    3 жыл бұрын

    IKRRR

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    I AGREEEEEEEE!!!!!! LESLIE ODOM JR. IS JUST AMAZING AND I LOVE HIM!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gramps327
    @gramps3273 жыл бұрын

    The one dislike is Alexander Hamilton

  • @Caroline-go7lp

    @Caroline-go7lp

    3 жыл бұрын

    and Jefferson

  • @zora-n4rch1st34

    @zora-n4rch1st34

    3 жыл бұрын

    @ZG HUNTER he played Aaron Burr in Hamilton the Musical. Aaron Burr and Hamilton were known to have... Quite a lot of disagreements... Which basically led Aaron to kill him during a duel. Which is why this person made a Hamilton ref, saying the dislike was from Hamilton

  • @KaixoDenek

    @KaixoDenek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@moved1441 but Jefferson also hated Hamilton

  • @moved1441

    @moved1441

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KaixoDenek true. They disliked each other. But historically, they did respect each other.

  • @KaixoDenek

    @KaixoDenek

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@moved1441 ooh ok

  • @keke9795
    @keke97953 жыл бұрын

    Leslie is amazing And when you pair him with an amazing choir I can’t handle this

  • @genuinekay

    @genuinekay

    3 жыл бұрын

    Look at under pressure with the choir of kids🥺🥺

  • @keke9795

    @keke9795

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@genuinekay I will thianks u

  • @terrydaleince4678

    @terrydaleince4678

    3 жыл бұрын

    no words. Been playing it nonstop

  • @keke9795

    @keke9795

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@terrydaleince4678 ay

  • @azimisohrab

    @azimisohrab

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good

  • @aquavaill
    @aquavaill3 жыл бұрын

    its been over 30 minutes and its only at 600 views? Underrated 101. This song is amazing!!

  • @lotteyansson3960

    @lotteyansson3960

    3 жыл бұрын

    I swear he is underated!!

  • @shawna3708

    @shawna3708

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats because there's no one shaking a**......this man is legend

  • @amyvs310

    @amyvs310

    3 жыл бұрын

    He should have waaaaaay more subscribers too!!!

  • @cdirthanz7066

    @cdirthanz7066

    3 жыл бұрын

    Quality over quantity

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am genuinely wondering how he didn't hit it big with his musical career. Like, it's so stupid that he's not one of the, if not THE, most well known artist(s).

  • @azariazulu
    @azariazulu3 жыл бұрын

    LESLIE...REPPIN WITH *MY* COUNTRY?!!! LESLIE AND MZANSI??!!! God, you've been listening to my prayers? Excuse me while I just go onto my balcony and cry tears of intense gratitude.

  • @johannaflorez2899

    @johannaflorez2899

    3 жыл бұрын

    The choir (and the drum arrangement) made this song so perfect!! I never liked it before this version.

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johannaflorez2899 I cried, too. Black people need a voice. It made me so happy to hear this. Black people singing together. Black Lives Matter, ya know?Black people need more of a voice. And their voice... Their voice was so strong here. It was truly inspirational.

  • @AnotherFontenot91
    @AnotherFontenot913 жыл бұрын

    When you hear music and see videos as this, it's hard to fathom that there are people who don't appreciate different cultures. Thank you Leslie for this beautiful rendition.

  • @heathers.9740
    @heathers.97403 жыл бұрын

    Great to see traditional African music! This pairing is excellent!

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    SAME! African music is so beautiful!!!!!!!!! :DDDDDDD Though I know very little of it, but from what I have heard, African music is a blessing in and if itself. I love you, Africa. I really do. :)

  • @brianda5033
    @brianda50333 жыл бұрын

    This was a wonderful way to start the day! This sounds amazing Leslie, truly in love with this.

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    Started my entire year. 😅 Just saw it now!

  • @DaCoconutCow

    @DaCoconutCow

    7 ай бұрын

    @@awesomedude5558 Same here! It’s January 1st, 2024 and I’m listening to this :D

  • @myst1ks164
    @myst1ks1643 жыл бұрын

    AAAAHHHHHHHHH THIS IS MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGGGGG

  • @debbiedoodiedandi

    @debbiedoodiedandi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!!!

  • @SafiyaH6943
    @SafiyaH69433 жыл бұрын

    This song had me dancing from the first note Also, let me just say: Props to the soloist, she was INCREDIBLE

  • @stealmys0ul
    @stealmys0ul3 жыл бұрын

    i love your voice. i love the background vocals. i love the energy. i love everything ❤️❤️

  • @hislilsister

    @hislilsister

    3 жыл бұрын

    ...yeah that's it, the energy it's great

  • @lynnhettrick7588
    @lynnhettrick75883 жыл бұрын

    Even as an atheist, this gives me goosebumps. His voice is so beautiful and I love the youth choir!

  • @xtreme3394

    @xtreme3394

    3 жыл бұрын

    No matter what you believe in anyone can enjoy the sweet sound of music!

  • @mvn4514
    @mvn45143 жыл бұрын

    Black is so damn beautiful. More power to Leslie and the choir.

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES!!!!! IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE MADE A COMMENT ABOUT HOW LESLIE ODOM JR. IS EMBRACING THE BLACK COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @gospelgriot8464
    @gospelgriot84648 ай бұрын

    🌟👏Kudos & props to African parents for fiercely protecting their children's innocence! Those babies eyes are filled with Light & promise! Hallelujah!!!👏🌟

  • @ayoolukoga9829
    @ayoolukoga98293 жыл бұрын

    Jesus is the way the truth and the life. God sent his only begotten Son so that you can have everlasting life. Place your faith in Jesus. Trust Jesus. Jesus Christ. Jesus saves. Jesus conqueres. Calvary Cross. The Blood. Salvation. Gospel. Heaven or hell. Kingdom. Sacrifice. Eternity. Risen. Judgement. Righteous God bless you all

  • @michaelalexispalmer3375
    @michaelalexispalmer33753 жыл бұрын

    KILLED IT KILLED IT KILLED IT! THANK FOR BRINGING THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT BACK TO US!

  • @madz5308
    @madz53083 жыл бұрын

    His voice is so clear! I l o v e it! And the choir!?!? Holy crap!!! Just fire! 🔥🔥

  • @karenmarks642
    @karenmarks6423 жыл бұрын

    Incredibly beautiful, played it like 40 times today no joke while sewing masks for covid. Lord I needed this. Bless these children for their love of music and sharing it with us :)

  • @ellaa3526
    @ellaa35263 жыл бұрын

    To the one person who disliked this: Are you okay? But this was fantastic, I love this version and the video!

  • @beckyfrancis481
    @beckyfrancis4813 жыл бұрын

    I love everything about this song and video. The arrangement and colors. Just beautiful and rich to the eyes and senses.

  • @susieparker5681
    @susieparker56813 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness Leslie thank you for this blessing to my ears lol-but actually, thanks! I'm de-stressing and taking a break and relaxing w/ this song

  • @1919Denise
    @1919Denise7 ай бұрын

    Ohhh ... I so love this. Their voices were phenomenal. Their smiles were enough to brighten any dark day. This was beautiful ❤

  • @Mr.Smith101
    @Mr.Smith1013 жыл бұрын

    WOW! What else can i say? Every thing about this rendition is phenomenal!

  • @themomma7302
    @themomma73023 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful...putting on the Playlist for next year. Bummed I didn't see this earlier 😕

  • @tulsahudson
    @tulsahudson3 жыл бұрын

    Got Black Panther/Lion King on Broadway vibes from this. Friggin beautiful Leslie. Always blown away

  • @walterquick6180
    @walterquick61803 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this rendition from the first time I heard it, and I enjoy it even more with this video! Praise The Lord!

  • @awesomedude5558

    @awesomedude5558

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was just... It was amazing! I have, like, no words. The choir, Leslie Odom Jr. himself... It was all just mind-blowing. No if, ands, or buts.

  • @fleaflicker1451
    @fleaflicker14513 жыл бұрын

    Armchair Expert Holiday Spectacular brought me here. And I am so very thankful!

  • @ngozinwachukwu158
    @ngozinwachukwu1583 жыл бұрын

    THAT VOICE! THE HAIR! THE LOOK! THE THEME! EVERYTHING AGHH❤️

  • @agusmoyano1509
    @agusmoyano15093 жыл бұрын

    I love you Leslie 🥺💗

  • @casperkasparov302
    @casperkasparov3027 ай бұрын

    Rich people will never know the Joy of being Human.

  • @idafaith7300
    @idafaith73003 жыл бұрын

    My Africa your voices❤️❤️ from 🇰🇪🇰🇪 we love you

  • @crystalgreen7025
    @crystalgreen70253 жыл бұрын

    The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favorites for it encompasses just what the spirit and meaning of Christmas is. Mr. Odom you did a fantastic job and the choir!

  • @barbaramccall6379
    @barbaramccall63797 ай бұрын

    Oh the perfect Little Drummer Boy!!!!! The world will find you....❤

  • @deathstar71
    @deathstar713 жыл бұрын

    African voices and beats are the BEST 🥰🥰🥰

  • @FaerieFen
    @FaerieFen3 жыл бұрын

    The soloist in the choir is incredible. Love this so much

  • @keneishajohnson489
    @keneishajohnson4893 жыл бұрын

    You killed it Leslie,... you know can't nobody rock like the Africans!!!

  • @t-alimichael3363
    @t-alimichael33633 жыл бұрын

    To the 11 thumb down shame...AFRICA sings you listen...REWIND 10x already!

  • @pamelazanewich8267
    @pamelazanewich826714 күн бұрын

    That is a Power Song. Beautifully sang.

  • @LizzyAlexis
    @LizzyAlexis3 жыл бұрын

    When I first listened to this song, I was deeply moved. The Mzansi Youth choir made this song so special. I will be listening to this song even when Christmas is over!

  • @bri310
    @bri3102 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favs on the album

  • @innocentbirungi4257
    @innocentbirungi42573 жыл бұрын

    I do sing but whenever I watch this video I feel real music in me.

  • @NitaKatushabe
    @NitaKatushabe3 жыл бұрын

    This just gives such pure joy. Homage to the King in another language is always a great thing to hear

  • @brianongiyo9403
    @brianongiyo94033 жыл бұрын

    The greatest singer/actor of our times. Great love from Kenya

  • @a2mark57
    @a2mark573 жыл бұрын

    All my life I've hated this song. And now, thanks to Leslie and the choir, I love it. (Or, at least, their rendition.)

  • @allisonedwards256
    @allisonedwards2563 жыл бұрын

    Leslie! Thank you for this version of The Little Drummer Boy. I absolutely abhor the original because it drove fear into me as a child. I dig your version, Leslie; I truly dig it! The blending of languages is so beautiful to hear.

  • @thecat_iswatching
    @thecat_iswatching3 жыл бұрын

    Mzansi represent! 🇿🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @twilajohnson2313
    @twilajohnson23133 жыл бұрын

    I get chills every time I hear this. So beautiful 😍

  • @queenzonlyzone672
    @queenzonlyzone6723 жыл бұрын

    I’m really mad bc ppl is under rating him even in Hamilton they never talk about how good is acting is or his bus or his dancing and they under rate his music I’m just mad at this point bc it’s ridiculous. I also like how they r smiling

  • @arayasunshine9172
    @arayasunshine91727 ай бұрын

    Black Excellence @ it's best. This is and has always been my favorite Christmas song.

  • @alicer325
    @alicer3253 ай бұрын

    For Jesus ❤ this is 😊Awesome

  • @delmicortave
    @delmicortave3 жыл бұрын

    I just found this song and his channel. I love him. how I just found this???

  • @omgicantfindahandle
    @omgicantfindahandle3 жыл бұрын

    Yesss!! Leslie is finally singing one of my favorite songs!!

  • @froggomod8347
    @froggomod83473 жыл бұрын

    ok, why this is so underrated?!! life is unfair. I hate life.

  • @nathaliesavoy6962
    @nathaliesavoy69623 жыл бұрын

    I feel like this is the way the song was meant to be sung. So beautiful!

  • @xstanadu
    @xstanadu3 жыл бұрын

    An amazing vocalist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LESLIE ODOM JR can sing anything !

  • @dr.deannaellis-chopin7433
    @dr.deannaellis-chopin74333 жыл бұрын

    OMG!!! That Brother's voice is a gift from our Afrikan ancestors, simply speaking, he has the voice of a gOD! And that choir...they are the Heavenly Host! 😍😍😍

  • @Jose-kq8vj
    @Jose-kq8vj7 ай бұрын

    Je ne fais que contempler tous ces jolies sourires waouh ❤ ça chauffe le coeur.

  • @bri310
    @bri310 Жыл бұрын

    Sing Sis!!! Sing Choir!! Sing Sir!!!

  • @CyclingUrchin
    @CyclingUrchin3 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous ! The pride in culture in this is beautiful

  • @Owojeloche
    @Owojeloche3 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps

  • @Nuday477
    @Nuday4773 жыл бұрын

    This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • @heylo757
    @heylo7573 жыл бұрын

    I did not expect visuals for this album. As if I couldn't love this song more. What a gift!

  • @rebeccacortes7767
    @rebeccacortes77673 жыл бұрын

    I don't know why but the culture of africa is beautiful and this brought tears of joy to my eyes and this was beautiful

  • @graysonbeverly4278
    @graysonbeverly42783 жыл бұрын

    hey leslie!!!!

  • @nighttimegirl8865
    @nighttimegirl88653 жыл бұрын

    Best little drummer boy ever!

  • @maymoses4391
    @maymoses43913 жыл бұрын

    Love this!! This choir is great and Leslie Odom Jr. you just keep showing the world your many talents!!

  • @majlehn1392
    @majlehn13923 жыл бұрын

    I never liked this song...then this version appeared on my suggested videos. I am a fan! Best x-mas song of 2020

  • @skipmcdonald6527
    @skipmcdonald65277 ай бұрын

    Beautiful singing and dancing 🎉

  • @thechickennuggetthief3029
    @thechickennuggetthief30293 жыл бұрын

    All the vocals in this song are amazing 🤩

  • @dr.avaeaglebrownauthortrai1993
    @dr.avaeaglebrownauthortrai19933 жыл бұрын

    miss South Africa

  • @angeloflight6063
    @angeloflight60633 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @samuraiiscout185
    @samuraiiscout1853 жыл бұрын

    Yes 🥰 love this man's music

  • @deniseharden958
    @deniseharden9583 жыл бұрын

    Thier faces are so expressive!

  • @colleenmahony8803
    @colleenmahony88033 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Love to all to of you. Blessed Solstice and Merry Christmas.!

  • @karentatum4050
    @karentatum40503 жыл бұрын

    My new favorite version of this song.

  • @graysonbeverly4278
    @graysonbeverly42783 жыл бұрын

    i love your music!!!

  • @xtreme3394
    @xtreme33943 жыл бұрын

    YES I WAS WAITING FOR THIS!

  • @ngozinwachukwu158
    @ngozinwachukwu1583 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤️ mhmm

  • @madissynrose8633
    @madissynrose86333 жыл бұрын

    As always amazing!♥️

  • @joannekatende
    @joannekatende3 жыл бұрын

    glorious🙌🏾

  • @Princesshelyne
    @Princesshelyne3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing✨

  • @daisysingz
    @daisysingz3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!!❤

  • @bethlehem79
    @bethlehem793 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @davidplummer4442
    @davidplummer44423 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

  • @iamnissa
    @iamnissa3 жыл бұрын

    All I could focus on was how great everyone's skin was!!! 👈👈

  • @yvonnemurrell488
    @yvonnemurrell4883 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!

  • @cricket77166
    @cricket771667 ай бұрын

    Love this. Awesome

  • @jayla8295
    @jayla82953 жыл бұрын

    Love❤️

  • @ririm8802
    @ririm88023 жыл бұрын

    💕💕💕

  • @songbird2g2
    @songbird2g23 жыл бұрын

    Honestly who downvotes this?!!

  • @alexcaptinejunior994captin7
    @alexcaptinejunior994captin73 жыл бұрын

    Sick

  • @afficiallystreams9559
    @afficiallystreams95593 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 🤩

  • @Jose-kq8vj
    @Jose-kq8vj7 ай бұрын

    0:19 a beautiful smile ❤

  • @madz5308
    @madz53083 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!!

  • @mercysenewa7030
    @mercysenewa70302 жыл бұрын

    Lovely… my love from 🇰🇪

  • @solaolowo-ake6662
    @solaolowo-ake66623 жыл бұрын

    Ah!!! 😭👏🏿👏🏿

  • @mama2kittyfubb
    @mama2kittyfubb3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @bevfitzsimmonds3382
    @bevfitzsimmonds33826 ай бұрын

    Excellent! ❤

  • @cheruu
    @cheruu3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 🔥🔥🔥

  • @gwensawicki9653
    @gwensawicki96533 жыл бұрын

    omg this is fantastic