Its fair to say any claim about being "the best" is both attention-grabbing and heavily disputable at the same time. In the end, it's all opinion. The only time this term upsets me is when the person doesn't have anywhere near the skill to back up the statement. Definitely not the case with this guy.
You can argue he might not be "the best" but its pretty obvious he knows what he's doing, and his talent is clearly well above average.
He's really good, but there nothing here that Marcus Miller wasn't doing 30 years ago. I still dig it and would enjoy seeing him live, but the claim is a little over the top.
Li'nard is killin' it on an Aslin Dane Fatback 5MJ bass. I believe is amp is a Hartke head with an Ampeg cabinet. He is a fantastic bassist not to mention a brilliant vocalist and frontman.
Keep on Funkin...:-) New York Forever - i have seen him live ...i propose this band for everyone the play also pop songs & everything in a funky mood ..Go to New York the groove club ..kissses mike from Greece
i think my brain just exploded.
deankilla63 2 weeks ago
verry good.
TheYeyebass 1 month ago
He is great! the best in nyc ? LOL! big respect anyway!
nublackmusic 1 month ago
I can never get that left hand slap down. AARrRRGGGHH
bigtoine45 2 months ago
you gotta admire the neat way its building up, the super solid groove and wonderful dynamics, very inspiring i'm off to the woodshed
tomhansen59 2 months ago
this sounds like some 1980s playing..
Mccritical80 2 months ago
If not the "best", he certainly belongs in that category. Awsome performance. I'm going to pay some attention to this bassist.
alplaysbass1 2 months ago
Linard is a deadly beast! This clip is just a tiny taste of what his live performances have to offer.
MrIanCinco 2 months ago
lol his face ...be feeling the FUCK outta them beats
MrBadApple999 3 months ago
The best? Not hardly, but good slapping skills nonetheless. Your playing seems one dimensional-nice rhythmic variation though.
professor117 3 months ago 2
I always wish I was born black...
princekushiro 3 months ago
one of the best from north east south and west on the planet
pucchibaby 3 months ago
Its fair to say any claim about being "the best" is both attention-grabbing and heavily disputable at the same time. In the end, it's all opinion. The only time this term upsets me is when the person doesn't have anywhere near the skill to back up the statement. Definitely not the case with this guy.
You can argue he might not be "the best" but its pretty obvious he knows what he's doing, and his talent is clearly well above average.
TheOriginalFire93 3 months ago
Looks like someone clicked "dislike". I hate it when I sneeze while clicking buttons too... This man's style is straight tasty!
teachingfeller 3 months ago
con un jazz bass sonaría mucho mejor,,,
carabata64 3 months ago
I am without words right now!!!
MrQuikfuze5 3 months ago
At your service, master
FriedMyShoes 3 months ago
Genius!!! Every musician should be inspired at what you can do when you put in the work.
coolcoop44 3 months ago
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coolcoop44 3 months ago
Awesome!
ztner 3 months ago
what's the title of the song.
is this his own song?
OneProof 3 months ago
Wow. An awesome percussion work and syncopated performance. I miss some basic low bass lines notes. Cheers.
akocip2 6 months ago 9
He's really good, but there nothing here that Marcus Miller wasn't doing 30 years ago. I still dig it and would enjoy seeing him live, but the claim is a little over the top.
orlandofriend 6 months ago
Seriously AWESOME!!!
sonjiaemata 6 months ago
so many great musicians out there...reminds me of how bad the radio sucks these days
iloveumyra 1 year ago 30
@iloveumyra Aint that the truth!!! The sad thing is that most people don't know what they are missing.
rnelson180 1 month ago
Li'nard is killin' it on an Aslin Dane Fatback 5MJ bass. I believe is amp is a Hartke head with an Ampeg cabinet. He is a fantastic bassist not to mention a brilliant vocalist and frontman.
MrRedrocket42 1 year ago
Hey bro. yes he is a great bass player but I think the best is his opion, but what the name of that bass it sound great. peace !
bassmanvic 2 years ago
1:12 ooh :D very nice
Zdreloo 2 years ago
Yes, he the best of the best!!! I swear his name should be up in lights!!!! The world does not know what they are missing!
offleybelinda 2 years ago
I'm sure he is my friend!!!!!
Unbelievably great & enthusiastic playing !!!
Keep on Funkin...:-) New York Forever - i have seen him live ...i propose this band for everyone the play also pop songs & everything in a funky mood ..Go to New York the groove club ..kissses mike from Greece
mikeriko7 2 years ago
Best Bass Player In The World
pdiaz1968 2 years ago