Scarface: Tiny Desk Concert

Scarface: Tiny Desk Concert Bobby Carter | December 18, 2023 Scarface’s Tiny Desk concert radiates with his decadeslong passion as an emcee and producer. There’s calculated intent behind every word and note of this 30-minute set and I learned that his love for golf also runs deep during our initial meeting. He was playing a […]

The Isley Brothers – For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2 (Official Audio)

The Isley Brothers – For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2 (Official Audio) “For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2” by The Isley Brothers Listen to The Isley Brothers: https://theisleybrothers.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to The Isley Brothers Youtube channel: https://theisleybrothers.lnk.to/subscribeYD Watch more The Isley Brothers videos: https://theisleybrothers.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube Follow The Isley Brothers: Facebook: https://theisleybrothers.lnk.to/followFI […]

Noname: Tiny Desk Concert

Noname: Tiny Desk Concert Ashley Pointer | November 10, 2023 Out of the thousand and some Tiny Desk concerts to date, it’s seldom an artist returns to the Desk. But when they do, there are a couple requirements: come in a new iteration or present something completely different. In this case, the Chicago-bred, emcee-activist Noname […]

Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert

Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert Bobby Carter | July 20, 2023 The first thing I noticed as Cypress Hill strolled into NPR headquarters was Sen Dog cradling his signature bucket hat. I asked him if my assumptions were correct; it was indeed the original hat seen in all the videos from the early ’90s. Before […]

9th Wonder On Sampling For Kendrick Lamar | The Formula, S1E2

9th Wonder On Sampling For Kendrick Lamar | The Formula, S1E2 Even though he produced three beats for “Duckworth,” 9th Wonder had a realization during our interview. Three samples, three genres, three generations– Kendrick Lamar intentionally wove “threes all the way across.” Watch the second season early at npr.org/theformula READ THE COMPANION ESSAY “Kendrick Lamar […]

Cory Henry – Love’s In Need of Love Today (Stevie Wonder cover on Harpejji)

Cory Henry – Love’s In Need of Love Today (Stevie Wonder cover on Harpejji) Cory Henry improvises Stevie Wonder’s “Love’s In Need of Love Today” on the Marcodi Harpejji. Originally captured by Johnathan Pegues on Nov 7th at Cory Henry’s VIP Meet & Greet Master Class. source , Cory Henry’s Captivating Rendition: “Love’s In Need […]

Salaam Remi Reworks Classic Samples for Nas and Amy Winehouse | The Formula, S1E5

Salaam Remi Reworks Classic Samples for Nas and Amy Winehouse | The Formula, S1E5 Unlike most super producers, Salaam Remi doesn’t have an identifiable sound he loans out to various acts. He’s better known for mining a sound from each act he works with that, in turn, becomes their signature sound. He pushes artists through […]

Ab-Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

Ab-Soul: Tiny Desk Concert This year’s Black History Month celebration at the Tiny Desk features a carefully crafted lineup spanning many genres, generations and walks of life. Each artist represents the best in their class and will be performing at the Tiny Desk for the first time. Bobby Carter | February 23, 2023 Hip-hop artists […]

Oh Hi Ali | Sundae Sauuce Parlor Performance

Oh Hi Ali | Sundae Sauuce Parlor Performance Spotify Playlists: https://spoti.fi/2CQHXWu Sundae Sauuce: https://linktr.ee/sundaesauuce ~ Oh Hi Ali Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohhiali Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RaQB0xEzhoYx6mk0ADvwZ?si=piPlbSB6TeKrbtUPKEmsBA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PrinceAliBTRA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohhiali/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohhiali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohhiali/ Tracklist: 0:00 Rates 3:19 Oh Hi 7:21 Hugs 10:15 Sister Sister 12:43 Bring It On ~ Upcoming Parlor Performances: https://withfriends.co/sundae_sauuce ~ Subscribe monthly for early […]

Wale: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Wale: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert This Tiny Desk concert was part of Tiny Desk Fest, a four-night series of extended concerts performed in front of a live audience and streamed live on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. More from NPR Music: Tiny Desk Concerts: https://www.npr.org/tinydesk Twitter: https://twitter.com/nprmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nprmusic Jan. 21, 2020 | Bobby Carter […]

Koffee: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Koffee: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Watch Koffee play “Raggamuffin”, “Rapture”, “Toast” and “W” at the Tiny Desk. Watch Tiny Desk Concerts ONE WEEK before they go on YouTube at https://www.npr.org/tinydesk Follow NPR Music: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nprmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nprmusic Jan. 27, 2020 | Sidney Madden — “It’s been a fairly short musical journey and we have […]

Black Thought of The Roots: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Black Thought of The Roots: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It’s the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. _______________________________________________________________ April 8, […]