The Crossrhodes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 12 июл 2024
- Feb. 9, 2018 | Bobby Carter -- Witnessing The Crossrhodes perform at the Tiny Desk instantly snapped me back to their early beginnings, just a few miles away from NPR headquarters. In 2001, on any given Monday night on U Street, music lovers would be treated to a magic show. Bar Nun's open mic night unearthed some of the finest MC's, poets and singers from the area, but they all took a back seat once the Crossrhodes stepped on stage. Week after week, the band passionately performed original material that jumped between society's woes and their own love lives, going from mere contestants to the main attraction. Word eventually spread outside of the D.C. area and one-half of the group, Raheem DeVaughn, landed a record deal.
DeVaughn went on to achieve R&B superstardom, earning two Grammy nominations, while the other half of the group, Wes Felton, has remained a pillar of D.C. culture, excelling as both a musician and actor. They reunited and released their first album in over a decade last year. Footprints on the Moon recapitulates and magnifies the ideals they conveyed in the early 2000s with a hyper-focused sense of urgency. There's nothing subliminal about the way they go about; there's no need to guess what side they're on. Representing the misrepresented, their approach is clear and direct.
Draped in black suits, they entered the building with their game faces on. Poet, Raquel Ra Brown eloquently set the tone for the band to completely ravish the desk. The Crossrhodes ripped through 3 and half selections from "FOTM" including an emotional rendition of "Praying Prayers."
DeVaughn, notorious for leaving his soul on stages around the world, belts with every ounce of his being while Felton came equipped with a completely reinvigorated flow, delivering bars of the most potent lyrics of his career.
Dear Father, I come to you at moment
As a humble soldier, eye to eye with my opponents
Half don't know or acknowledge your components
They don't read your word, even if they own it
The crowd's subtle intrigue slowly swelled into sheer fandom by the last note, reminiscent of those Bar Nun days. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, I can't think of a more fitting band that exemplifies the strife, perseverance and exuberance of Black music.
SET LIST
"Footprints on the Moon"
"How You Gon' Fall"
"Praying Prayers"
"America"
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Bronson Arcuri, Alyse Young; Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Jenna Sterner/NPR
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R.I.P to the bass. The bass player caught a 1st degree murder charge for killin that bass.
That bass is absolutely in the cut, absolutely outstanding performance 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾Chester Stand Up 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾
OK, Rah, you're overdue for a "Raheem DeVaughn" Tiny Desk concert.
I don't know how this doesn't have 2 million views. I stay coming back to this set.
NO Seriously, How can this be?? I played this for months straight!
the bass player is killing it
Thank you everyone for the words of support! Please check out our official videos for some of the songs we performed. Peace.
The CrossRhodes such great energy, harmonies and most of all groove ✌ thanks for the music
I've had your tracks on a blank usb stick and loved it. Play it religiously but never found out who you were, just enjoyed it.
Now I'm credit card in hand downloading like a happy child in a sweet shop.
Keep up the music it's awesome 😍❤❤
Support is what I get from your music. Bless ya'll!
Bruh this entire album is a hidden gem. I was truly astounded. Your album should be in more of our people's rotation
New subscribe right now. This is awesome. Keep being amazing.
RAHEEM!! 🔥🔥🔥 all day
Best thing about the internet: discovering new music!
Oh so true!
golden words
So true !!!
la tienes toda retacada! (y)
America Rocks!
One of the best Tiny Desk! Checked it out for Raheem, and got so much more. 💎💎 The band, the message, the MC, the Sistar with the spoken word. AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥
Why am i only seeing this today? wowwwww
Raheem is so soulful...this is beautiful.
One of the best performances I’ve ever seen on NPR.
💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
This is a highly underrated episode. What an amazing sound. Looking forward to listening to more.
They had me from the moment the Sistar graced the mic...Soul music💕
awesome Cool poet powerful gorgeous Classic soul music best ever hip-hop real talk real
2 years later still a good vibe & message
I downloaded this album on ITunes when it first came out! Raheem De Vaughn is one of my favorite male artists, this group is the bomb , thought provoking ,soulful!!!!!
Raheem on them vocals!
What a badass bass player!! What a message in the beginning of America!!
This needs more views. These guys are pure talent! Man I love tiny desk
It's the best!
Love x 4 plus
Thank you for the motivation!!!! After losing my brother and bandleader to murder I haven't touched my bass more than twice for over a year, after listening to this episode not only do I have tears from your lyrics, but your bassman reminded me of my purpose in life which is to minister through music. May the MOST HIGH YAH barauch (bless) you. I hope y'all don't mind me posting America on my Instagram.
This is the best i heard in a minute, This should have over 2 million views or more by now. 👍
Three
One of the great NPR performances.
Got be one of the top five, maybe three
💯👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Every one of these musicians is talented. The bass player is incredible!
DC is the first place I fell in love with live music. I come back to this one every so often.
Jesus, this is beautiful. Songs of protest, resistance and hope. Incredibly uplifting!
georgetheonlyporge Sad part they won’t play this on the 📻
Can't believe just 86k views, all the group is fire! Even while I can't understand all the lyrics 'cause in not 100% fluent in English I can feel the groove and musicality in this. Kudos for all of them!
Seriously! 3 years later and this is still only at less than 200k views. I don't understand how people are sleeping on artists like this.
Thank you NPR Music Heaven for this wonderful concert and thank you The Crossrhodes for playing and singing the truth! PS The Crossrhodes: You are amazing; a tour de force! PPS This is one of your top ten concerts.
Pure Energy! Killer Bass Player!
No love and hip hop we call this love and jazz!
jonah Westphalen I would watch a love and jazz reality show
jonah Westphalen yasssss
I don't know why I'm crying... but it feels good
JasielCalixtoMusic same here, we came across the food for the anguished soulz bruvah!
Just found this group, what a treat. Grooving along in New Zealand on a rainy night . Thanks so much folks. 🥰
THIS VIDEO IS SO UNDER RATED
one of the most underrated tiny desk concert
Without any doubt
My man Wes Felton!!!! So underrated.
Drummer killing with dem vocals
Yeah, he doing the damn thing.
My thoughts exactly.
goddamn the bassist is 🔥🔥🔥
And 5 years later I’m seeing this and better for it 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾
Shout out to the drummer hitting them notes!
Wow.... Jaw dropping, can't do nothin' but stare at these talents. Good goddamn music 💯🔥
I'm a grown man, fought in war-veteran- never cried-this brought me to tears bru! Proud to be a black man in this 21st Century-Pay it forward
awesome Cool good lyricism poet powerful lyricist Chicago author good Listen love
The bassist is slayin' it! I've had stank face from 0:00 to 19:15!
Derek Bacus I just untwisted mines...
THEY GO SUPER HARD!!! PLEASE NEVER GET RID OF BASS PLAYER!!!!
Yas!! Love me some Raheem DaVaughn. I've been listening to these Tiny Desk concerts all day! Great soundtrack for my work day.
This is very cool. The bass player is great!
They gave us medicine in a savory treat
and sweet
'Praying Prayers' took me to church. And yeah, that bassist!
This is not regular Music, this is Godly Music that speaks to the true Soul of Men.
1 minute in - my verdict - classy, soulful and totally engaging.
That bass player is smokin!
Robert McCarther when his melody grooves as much as a synth would, you know he's smoking
From jump!
ON FIRE! He's class.
Who is he?!
He Jerel Abraham -- my grandson.
This here is super dope! and I love that soul and r&b artist are getting back to the soul. Singing about things that's hitting us everyday.
Church Pew Creatives yes
awesome Cool good Listen wow poet powerful best ever real hip-hop music spoke word
WONDERFULLLLL !!! the band is simply wonderful... I love... Bruno, France. please, come to Paris!!!!
Every week I gotta give thanks to NPR & Tiny Desk for helping me to discover amazing and inspiring music. Much love to you for consistently shining a light on these gems of artists.
Outstanding! The bass is perfectly played. Congrats dudes.
Brilliant music to hell with the billboard music charts
SO glad I clicked play.
That was unreal
amazing bass player ! AND of course great music
Dopeness from the Fam Been rock’n with these Kats since 2004’ .... been personalizing knowing them since 2005’. Real, Sincere, Knowledgable, Creative Geniuses & Kings that care about our people through Actions, Words & Speaking engagements.
They’ve grown over the years and haven’t been shaped by the industry.... they’re successful and PROUD. Strong Kings and those around them are Amazing People and conciseness {woke before it became the latest catch phrase}.
My Favorite Tiny Desk
Man...this bass player...so great...fantastic fills...yeahhhh baby !
The guy singing the hook You can be a star took me in everyone be blessed
Jazz and spoken word this is so dope
Within the first minute, I already fell in love with this band and their sound.
Yo! The Bass player tho.....geesh!!!
America..When she asked 'are we American?' it hurt so much I wanted to cry..You are all American..all of you.
Made the mistake of listening to this through my phone speaker until I read the comments about the bass player. Damn! Thanks to those who commented, I nearly missed that fire!
Tobias Robertson Yes omg me two
Come bass! Give me life! I'll def be studying Jerel after this.
The bassist is so cool, those glasses actually grew out of his face.
You can feel the heat through the speakers 🔥🔥🔥
Raheem DeVaughn needs his own tiny desk performance
Chills from this performance 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾
That's so great. Best true band I've ever heard since I started to watch and listen NPR desk music concept..
What a band! That's some serious power in sound and message. Beautiful voices all around.
Gil Scott Heron is smiling, peace go with you all.
This is nice and refreshing like cold fresh lemonade on a hot summers day!🙏👑👑👑👑💜💙💛👍
Good music awesome Cool soul neo poet powerful soul and hip-hop real good Cool vibes best word play r&b alive y'all
Delicious music!!!
I Love their music. Wes Felton is my fav!
common vbes the message culture dope good Listen wow too me
Back for the bass.
Yaas, Raheem and Will. This is a great collab. They are so underrated.
jah love!!! BEAUTIFUL...peace & love...happy to find this slick crew :-)
thank you. I needed this in my life.
Yes!!!!!! Love this!Super dope on so many levels!! The Crossrhodes
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Their album is the truth.. "Footprints On The Moon " 👣🌙
Keel G. Dap👊🏽🎶
So well put together. Nice job on you folks!
Man Oh Man, play this 24/7 on news channels America!
So many bars and messages simultaneously. Science and love. DC’s FINEST.
THANK YOU DUB & Rah
Raheem!!
Just Fresh !!! Loved every minute !!!
I see unity here with my brothers. Speacial shout out to my caucasian bro on that 🎸. Thanks for making the music complete. I'm jamming over here. Thank You
The band is so tight 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾
YES!! So good! Thank you for this.
Loving this, and it is always current!
Love the sound, love the messaging. Keep it going!
I learn something new every time I check out Tiny Desk! Much Respect!
oh man, you guys .. thank you so much for sharing your soul with us. from soul to soul , God bless you for telling the truth, we all need it for being free.
Don't know how I missed this, seeing as I watch every episode I can get my hands on. Great music, another great message, and more fantastic sound engineering...Power to the People, INDEED!!
...and my icon has a fist bump waiting for all y'all!!!
I love you guys thank you for inspiring me.
Amazing music
What an incredible set!
You brothers are spitting a lot of groove and truth. Thank you.
🔥🔥🔥 I was suppose to go grocery shopping 20 mins ago 😂😂
they came and slayed it. no chill lol. nice
all cool, no chill
Yes Yes!! bring the message !!!
That ending gave me chills sheesh bruh powerful stuff