Tobe Nwigwe: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2019
  • Watch Tobe Nwigwe play "Houston Tribute", "Caged Birds", "Against the Grain", "Shine" and "I'm Dope" at the Tiny Desk.
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    Aug. 19, 2019 | Abby O'Neill -- Hailing from the southwest region of Houston and of Nigerian descent, Tobe Nwigwe made his Tiny Desk debut a family affair, with an entourage that included his seven-week old daughter. The baby was in the arms of Tobe's wife, Fat, known for her striking beauty and lead role in the magnificently directed music videos that have paved the way to Tobe's rapid growth on Instagram.
    Baby Fat shared the stage with Tobe's exclusive producer and emcee, LaNell "NELL" Grant, band members and backup singers who, like soldiers in arms, performed a tight, orchestrated and musically rich set. If there were any doubters in the office, they were quickly won over.
    Tobe's performance was a five-song medley sandwiched effortlessly into a 15-minute block. Launching with "Houston Tribute," he used clever and evocative wordplay to rap about coming of age in the South. Accented almost hypnotically by a trio of harmonies provided by background vocalists Luke Whitney, David Michael Wyatt and Madeline Edwards, Tobe's mindful words are like a life hack for those seeking guidance. Throughout the set he offered pleas for listeners to look past inherent hardships and evil and to keep their eyes on the prize, while he reflected on his own decision to go against his Nigerian roots and parental expectations to pursue his dreams of being a rapper.
    And through it all, young Baby Fat sat silently in her mom's arms, absorbing the spiritual energy of her dad's music.
    SET LIST
    "Houston Tribute"
    "Caged Birds"
    "Against the Grain"
    "Shine"
    "I'm Dope"
    MUSICIANS
    Tobe Nwigwe: lead vocals; Fat and Baby Fat; LaNell "NELL" Grant: vocals, effects; Nic Humes: keys; Aldarian Mayes: drums; Lucius Hoskins: guitar; Devin Caldwell: bass; David Michael Wyatt: vocals; Madeline Edwards: vocals; Luke Whitney: vocals; Igbo Masquerade: art
    CREDITS
    Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Kara Frame, Jeremiah Rhodes, Maia Stern; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Photo: Shuran Huang/NPR
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  • @nprmusic
    @nprmusic  Год назад +79

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    • @user-yp5xk8od1c
      @user-yp5xk8od1c Год назад

      ❤1❤❤❤

    • @LotoreffShef
      @LotoreffShef 10 месяцев назад

      🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉q🎉qqq11 1qqqqq🎉

    • @anastasiiabolbukh2471
      @anastasiiabolbukh2471 2 месяца назад +2

      Jesus, you are an incredible singer and did great work with your team, it touches my heart. I opened the rap genre from a new perspective....and your sister has a blowing mind voice and charisma ❤❤❤❤ The wife is always gorgeous, and looks like an angel, you are a lucky bustard😅😅 Greetings from a Ukrainian young woman who unwillingly lives in Poland to cover the living spendings of the family. I wish I was surrounded by such nice people as you are, but some of them have passed away....Admire your performance and the things you do

    • @Mykel-zm1vz
      @Mykel-zm1vz 2 месяца назад

      😅😅😅

  • @KevOnStage
    @KevOnStage 4 года назад +6352

    🗣🗣🗣YOUNG TOBE WHY YOU RAPPIN SO HARD?!

    • @DJMotorMouth713
      @DJMotorMouth713 4 года назад +80

      KevOnStage #ouu

    • @TaiStewart
      @TaiStewart 4 года назад +68

      Dude! He's crazy amazing.

    • @nololag5865
      @nololag5865 4 года назад +10

      😂😂😂

    • @nololag5865
      @nololag5865 4 года назад +56

      @KevOnStage see even u know where the fire be..🎶AND CAUSE FAT HOLDING SOMEONE WORTH MORE THAN A 12 CAR GARAGE 🎶

    • @MARKTH3COBRA
      @MARKTH3COBRA 4 года назад +21

      He doesn’t know but he hops on tracks like Geronimo

  • @andregaddis4447
    @andregaddis4447 4 года назад +4992

    Tobe is what happens when you’re walking in your purpose.

    • @niqueybangz
      @niqueybangz 3 года назад +21

      💯💯💯💯💯💯

    • @grace2garden403
      @grace2garden403 3 года назад +40

      You hit the nail on the head.

    • @stalee51
      @stalee51 3 года назад +8

      🙌🏿🙏🏾

    • @tlhawthorne
      @tlhawthorne 3 года назад +46

      Walking in the Spirit with purpose. The way this brother leans into Yahweh and connects with the hood invigorates my soul.
      "I'm not an icon. I'm a hyphen between Yah and the ghetto." -Tobe

    • @dimefitnessexperience5794
      @dimefitnessexperience5794 3 года назад +2

      Facts 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 this the comment for me !

  • @machellebangbang1938
    @machellebangbang1938 6 месяцев назад +71

    This is still today my Fav Tiny Desk ...2024 anyone

  • @s.h.a.nw.i.l.l2064
    @s.h.a.nw.i.l.l2064 2 года назад +549

    "stop givin' cpr to dead situations" MAN THIS HIT ME IN THE CHEST AND LEFT ME IN TEARS!!

  • @ashishshukla2157
    @ashishshukla2157 4 года назад +856

    "stop giving CPR to dead situations." Man, I FELT THAT.

    • @MrSpiderman48
      @MrSpiderman48 4 года назад +2

      I’d like to think of the situation as in a coma lol just gotta let em wake up

    • @spaceantelope1
      @spaceantelope1 4 года назад +3

      Read your comment at the exact same time he said that lyric. That's synchronicity!👍

    • @bishopdadonuk
      @bishopdadonuk 4 года назад

      Same 💯💯

    • @trenttravis1720
      @trenttravis1720 4 года назад +1

      I needed to hear this

    • @Ahriman_II
      @Ahriman_II 4 года назад

      That shit was an IV exactly when needed they first time I heard it. Still impactful

  • @jameslankester3940
    @jameslankester3940 4 года назад +1668

    His wife sitting there watching the whole thing with their daughter in her arms ;;;_;;;

    • @megami7373
      @megami7373 4 года назад +18

      James Lankester MY HEART

    • @-Siwel-
      @-Siwel- 4 года назад +31

      Honestly a dream

    • @verafranko6138
      @verafranko6138 4 года назад +7

      James Lankester thanks cap✔️

    • @JonnyRants
      @JonnyRants 4 года назад +87

      In his music videos his wife dances in all of them and she is an INSANE dancer. That's guna be one cool baby.

    • @singspeaklovechilou
      @singspeaklovechilou 4 года назад +2

      @@verafranko6138 hahahahaaaa!!

  • @olivenboo
    @olivenboo 3 года назад +259

    nell is just underrated as a spitter and a producer. i love her so much!

    • @LyrixNChill
      @LyrixNChill Год назад +6

      She like if MC Lyte and Malcolm X had a baby girl

  • @TechOutAdam
    @TechOutAdam 3 года назад +375

    I know everyone talking about Tobe, but that bassist MURDERED this session!

    • @thabontimba5766
      @thabontimba5766 2 года назад +1

      Common''s Be, chords

    • @KC426859
      @KC426859 2 года назад +6

      5:52 repeat button

    • @reachinnirvana9076
      @reachinnirvana9076 2 года назад

      @@KC426859 552?

    • @KC426859
      @KC426859 2 года назад +1

      @@reachinnirvana9076 something about that change just HITS. I guess a few seconds back at like 5:46

    • @TinaLin-fy1uy
      @TinaLin-fy1uy Год назад +1

      Was thinking of this and saw your comment lol

  • @joeybela4581
    @joeybela4581 4 года назад +1991

    Whoever lint roll these shirts need a raise

    • @JAYFLOPROBEATS
      @JAYFLOPROBEATS 4 года назад +131

      The cleaniess black shirts ever in history... you're so right

    • @1N3SOUL
      @1N3SOUL 4 года назад +33

      😂😂😂😂 ain’t Neva Lied straight spiffy

    • @grant5941
      @grant5941 4 года назад +21

      HOF comment

    • @ashb234
      @ashb234 4 года назад +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @JamesParkAvenue
      @JamesParkAvenue 4 года назад +40

      I was the one that told Tobie to get his shirts dry-cleaned close to the event so that it would be fresh for set.
      T.K. Kirkland

  • @johnade9773
    @johnade9773 3 года назад +1542

    I like that he pronounced his name with the accent. 🇳🇬 for life

    • @shawnborinya
      @shawnborinya 3 года назад +28

      Me too bro proudly Igbo boy❤️💪🏿✊🏿

    • @deewynn
      @deewynn 3 года назад +11

      Well of course he did!!👑🖤✊🏾💪🏾☝🏾

    • @johnade9773
      @johnade9773 3 года назад +33

      I feel now is the time we blacks have to embrace our roots so our true identity can be revealed.

    • @SumumbaSobukwe
      @SumumbaSobukwe 3 года назад +3

      @@johnade9773 facts

    • @keiwoo1822
      @keiwoo1822 3 года назад +3

      YESSS

  • @reemro8760
    @reemro8760 Год назад +47

    Background singers voices are majestic

  • @krysroc
    @krysroc 2 года назад +285

    Neeeeelllll snaaaappped!!!! This whole performance was nourishment for the soul.

  • @Tysheria_
    @Tysheria_ 4 года назад +1431

    “Stop giving CPR to a dead situation” felt that spiritually😩
    Edit: Thanks for all the likes, I feel so special🥰

    • @monajapalmer3902
      @monajapalmer3902 4 года назад

      Rightt!!!!

    • @donaldmokgale3123
      @donaldmokgale3123 4 года назад +2

      that was a haymaker!

    • @jamar1209
      @jamar1209 4 года назад +6

      The way they framed it with the harmony was criminal.

    • @nathansodja
      @nathansodja 4 года назад +1

      It literally reminded me of my ex lol

    • @m3lly9327
      @m3lly9327 4 года назад

      SAAAAAME!!!!! 😭💯💯💯

  • @planeoleme
    @planeoleme 4 года назад +750

    This is what HipHop needs.
    This is what music needs.
    This is what H-Town needs.
    This is what Black needs.
    Hold it down young man!

    • @mikaelawalker2308
      @mikaelawalker2308 4 года назад +9

      Honestly it's pretty cool that Houston is on fire right now, but specifically this addition, I totally agree.

    • @megancoleman425
      @megancoleman425 3 года назад +2

      All Facts hunni........

    • @stalee51
      @stalee51 3 года назад

      Yeeessss!! 🙌🏿

    • @BlueCatMafia
      @BlueCatMafia 3 года назад +6

      As a white man, I will say This is what everyone needs. So good.

    • @silaee
      @silaee 3 года назад +4

      Don't forget this is what Christians need

  • @lswilcoxon
    @lswilcoxon 2 года назад +212

    His smile is like genuine...like he can see something beautiful in his head.

    • @deed8915
      @deed8915 2 года назад +5

      Right! 😁💥😍 I love to see our men smiling.

    • @erikaveganvixen7540
      @erikaveganvixen7540 2 года назад +1

      That's beautiful to recognize too 💜

  • @andrewwinterz8792
    @andrewwinterz8792 4 месяца назад +15

    Tobe murdered this set. This is easily the best tiny desk I’ve seen.

  • @kaneskorner6298
    @kaneskorner6298 4 года назад +1697

    “Phat ain’t the thickest/ but she summon Yahweh the quickest”
    That lyrical genius!

  • @Chef_boyrgangsta
    @Chef_boyrgangsta 4 года назад +2089

    "FAT ain't the thickest, but she solicit Yahweh the quickest"
    Sir, you have my ear.

    • @cryptoram4203
      @cryptoram4203 4 года назад +67

      damn you caught that bar like that i got to open my ears more

    • @reignmorton9422
      @reignmorton9422 4 года назад +45

      oh u caught that too lol?

    • @rolandocastro44
      @rolandocastro44 4 года назад +9

      1mrgainey explain this bar to me boys.

    • @Chef_boyrgangsta
      @Chef_boyrgangsta 4 года назад +379

      Yahweh = Hebrew name for God. So he's saying while FAT (whom I'm fairly certain is his wife) may not have the baddest (bad meaning good) body of them all, she can call on God and get a response faster than the average (which is far more important...depending on how you living).

    • @theholistichunny
      @theholistichunny 4 года назад +44

      1mrgainey 🗣far more important!!

  • @TheNerdRapper
    @TheNerdRapper 2 года назад +176

    1. I’ll be playing this back for the rest of my life
    2. Don’t sleep on Nel she snaaaaaaaped

    • @matthewhannan291
      @matthewhannan291 2 года назад +3

      She is the truth. I lovee her set. 💗.

    • @harmonyandhaileypearson8236
      @harmonyandhaileypearson8236 2 года назад +1

      Love Mr some Lanell sprewell...Speedwell... Mrs. Grant on the best bests EVA.🔥🔥🔥

    • @jarmaal
      @jarmaal 2 года назад +3

      NEL WAS COMING FOR HEADS

    • @mcj7042
      @mcj7042 Год назад

      SAMEEE

    • @kashahrar.8719
      @kashahrar.8719 Год назад

      SNAPPED!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Minister1Little
    @Minister1Little 3 года назад +887

    I'm 60 years old! This young man makes me feel like I'm in the 1960's again full of pride for my race/ This new generation is going to change the World!

    • @courtneythomas2295
      @courtneythomas2295 3 года назад

      ❤🏆

    • @eveythingthatsadam
      @eveythingthatsadam 3 года назад +2

      Apart from 60s music was amazing and this is horrible street hood gang culture

    • @reactionninja5819
      @reactionninja5819 3 года назад +8

      What you see are militants created by the government. We are just finally getting our focus right.

    • @benjaminromanello3157
      @benjaminromanello3157 3 года назад +3

      I'm in my late 30s. I work with 2 young dudes whos favorite bands are Alice in Chains and Motley Crue. Point being that alot of younger people are finding influences from way older bands or artists. Im really impressed by it.

    • @Balqis1119
      @Balqis1119 3 года назад

      Amen! And good that his mother challenged him...breeds fiyah

  • @nainai6030
    @nainai6030 3 года назад +1587

    This is the type of energy that recharges the magic in my melanin.

  • @cdymcclanahan
    @cdymcclanahan 3 года назад +227

    That caged bird song....dang...that was more energy than one song should be able to supply , amazing...
    I'm not crying my eyes are just kinda sweaty today...

    • @unkinkmesuites1031
      @unkinkmesuites1031 2 года назад +4

      Try "Make it Home"... All the feels 💖

    • @cdymcclanahan
      @cdymcclanahan 2 года назад +2

      @@unkinkmesuites1031 you were not wrong

    • @torriajohnson7421
      @torriajohnson7421 Год назад +3

      I literally come to watch this sometimes just hear caged birds❤

  • @macabrerealityshorts
    @macabrerealityshorts Год назад +64

    tobe is fiiiiire. yall notice this man don't curse at all and you dont even notice. bars bars bars. band is outstanding too

    • @scottrobertson7949
      @scottrobertson7949 Год назад

      I agree he dope AF but got to say he does cuss alot in his music but never less he's is a dope mc

    • @NotesNNotes
      @NotesNNotes Год назад +2

      you're right I didn't notice, haha, amazing.

  • @angielaree5506
    @angielaree5506 4 года назад +2239

    The fact the baby ain’t even cry once got me like 😦 this family is just dope including the baby lol

    • @Jaycran22
      @Jaycran22 3 года назад +15

      Lol agreed 👍🏽

    • @ATMM514
      @ATMM514 3 года назад +150

      I need that baby to come talk to mine lol

    • @GrownFolkConvrsation
      @GrownFolkConvrsation 3 года назад +12

      @@ATMM514 😂😂

    • @rblair5342
      @rblair5342 3 года назад +66

      Baby knows shes where she belongs.

    • @lyricjanee5539
      @lyricjanee5539 3 года назад +60

      When you are raised in it you act accordingly

  • @dmccray629
    @dmccray629 4 года назад +877

    You know its a vibe when the baby aint crying.Salute !

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 года назад +11

      lol , right ! I was thinking , "that's one good baby!"

    • @sonnydee5135
      @sonnydee5135 4 года назад +1

      Truuue

    • @ashleyharris397
      @ashleyharris397 4 года назад +5

      Man this has to be the best baby ever she needs an award a something lol

    • @dmccray629
      @dmccray629 4 года назад +2

      @@ashleyharris397 Beautiful thing

    • @littleteme78
      @littleteme78 4 года назад +6

      I thought I was the only one that thought like this. Those black shirts reppin being lint free to match the lyrical content lol. Even the shirt wants it's black melanin Poppin.

  • @raymondjordan1802
    @raymondjordan1802 2 года назад +39

    Two years later, this is still refreshing!!!

    • @Charyl.w.an.A
      @Charyl.w.an.A 3 месяца назад

      It’s 4 years and I’m just finding it!! I cannot get enough of the entire crew ❤❤❤

  • @saphiffertalbert1322
    @saphiffertalbert1322 3 года назад +15

    “I know why the caged Bird sings “this song tingles my melanin.

  • @zanay
    @zanay 4 года назад +424

    Tobe so anointed. This how it looks when you living in your calling. Sheeesh

  • @piena580
    @piena580 3 года назад +338

    The way TOBE says his full name in the beginning🙌🏽... Power man🙆🏽‍♂️

  • @heatherrains8702
    @heatherrains8702 2 года назад +114

    When my daughter was determined to learn his name, find the family, and sing...I knew this was our chillax music. Oh, she's 5. the young ones know truth. Peace & Blessings.

  • @smilingsonya
    @smilingsonya 3 года назад +66

    I’m supposed to be shopping yet I’m sitting in the parking lot listening to this for 16 minutes. 🤣🔥 Can’t stop listening.

  • @Tessitura9
    @Tessitura9 4 года назад +620

    Jesus the girl in the fro shined. Her delivery is unworldly.

    • @goodial
      @goodial 4 года назад +55

      She actually produces his beats! and dances in lots of his videos!

    • @kwilliams3770
      @kwilliams3770 4 года назад +38

      She is a true talent he has one of the best live shows in hip hop. Everyone is vital and has a purpose no weak links

    • @DJMotorMouth713
      @DJMotorMouth713 4 года назад +21

      Lanell Grant 🔥

    • @mrredmon99
      @mrredmon99 4 года назад +11

      That's actually his sister. She's a dope producer

    • @DJMotorMouth713
      @DJMotorMouth713 4 года назад +16

      mrredmon99 it’s not his sister. Just close friends.

  • @itsmeman2009
    @itsmeman2009 4 года назад +317

    “Stop giving cpr to dead situations” tobe ✊🏿

  • @kimberlyjohnson1599
    @kimberlyjohnson1599 2 года назад +29

    I really like how everyone has the same T-shirt. It makes me sad sometimes when the main singer is the only person who gets real recognition. Without the band, there is no way the music would exist. A real one.

  • @tyk5824
    @tyk5824 3 года назад +25

    The solos in Caged Birds...straight fire.

  • @clemdonbaird5957
    @clemdonbaird5957 4 года назад +1783

    This the kinda rap music that makes you remember how great you are. I believe rap music should always have this positive effect on you. I believe that every bar should not only sound lit but should have a profound message. Love

    • @falasha1825
      @falasha1825 4 года назад +11

      Use to back in the day

    • @b3at2
      @b3at2 4 года назад +3

      shut up nigga rap is good even when its talking about bad shit

    • @shocktherapyhelpsjones6321
      @shocktherapyhelpsjones6321 4 года назад +34

      @@b3at2 everything he said went right over your head🤣

    • @miketurns202
      @miketurns202 4 года назад +6

      Clemdon Baird Incredibly well said fam ✊🏿

    • @ruckusbuck
      @ruckusbuck 4 года назад +16

      @@b3at2 Corrupt communications spoils good manners. 🤣

  • @olumide31907
    @olumide31907 4 года назад +898

    How am I just discovering his music . Big thanks to his "Try Jesus , dont try me" video.

    • @Deandrebeck13
      @Deandrebeck13 4 года назад +18

      Same here! He's instantly become one of my favorites

    • @valkyduffis1949
      @valkyduffis1949 4 года назад +5

      Me too!! And I’m from the other side of the world, I’m loving them

    • @brigettereid8961
      @brigettereid8961 4 года назад +8

      Me too! I can't stop listening to him

    • @junalenedemavivas5218
      @junalenedemavivas5218 3 года назад

      @@valkyduffis1949 ?-

    • @grace2garden403
      @grace2garden403 3 года назад +5

      Ikr, that is how I found him as well a month ago from KevOnStage.

  • @kokohottie1669
    @kokohottie1669 2 года назад +18

    I literally got goose chills from head to toe when Nell started rapping.😲Lauren Hill energy!!!

    • @nighteowl
      @nighteowl Год назад

      Tell me you got her album last month - soooo fire!!!

  • @alyssakalette
    @alyssakalette 3 года назад +22

    Who are these poor miserable souls who gave this phenomenal music thumbs down! 😢🔥🔥🔥

  • @kellib.2444
    @kellib.2444 Год назад +129

    IF ANYTHING THIS FAMILY RIGHT HERE DESERVES A GRAMMY MORE THAN ANY OTHER ARTIST IN THE WORLD DOES!! PERIOD!!!

    • @lynnettaw.2061
      @lynnettaw.2061 Год назад +1

      Like they said though..That is the Floor!

    • @monicakeenon8943
      @monicakeenon8943 Год назад +1

      Just the innovation: edgy, speculative, cultural, defiant and born again! Wow! Demonstrates the expanse of Yahweh… no box!

    • @monicakeenon8943
      @monicakeenon8943 Год назад +3

      Not since Lauren Hill has this creative genius been heard.

    • @ethynthomas4340
      @ethynthomas4340 Год назад +1

      They’re nominated for one one this year I hope they get it

    • @thulaningazimbi7714
      @thulaningazimbi7714 Год назад

      Blublublublublublublu

  • @JenniferEllissolopreneur
    @JenniferEllissolopreneur 4 года назад +412

    "Stop giving CPR to dead situations." Tobi Nwigwe

  • @JayJones
    @JayJones 4 года назад +726

    The way his Queen, with their beautiful off spring nestled in her arms, gazes at her King communicates their Cosmic connection without a single word! What a band of beautiful Conscious Creators!

    • @dreprovida
      @dreprovida 3 года назад +25

      MAN! The look in her eyes as she gazes at him...NO WORDS! I pray I'm lucky enough to find & give a love like that! TOBE FOUND HIS QUEEN!!!

    • @selestewashington-mennen7550
      @selestewashington-mennen7550 3 года назад +11

      It's the same look I give my husband when he sings 😭😭😭 BEAUTIFUL AS I DONT EVEN KNOW.

    • @jameshoward3rd
      @jameshoward3rd 3 года назад +7

      Very well said.

    • @newlife9606
      @newlife9606 3 года назад +7

      Bond is evident

    • @CappuccinoBabino
      @CappuccinoBabino 3 года назад +10

      This genuinely brought tears to my eyes when I realized the situation 🙌🏼❤️

  • @imustbgr8313
    @imustbgr8313 3 года назад +40

    This is what you call real music to the fullest!!!! OMG THIS CONCERT IS COLD BLOODED. Every last individual in the group is very unique and very very talented.

  • @fernandotanga7877
    @fernandotanga7877 3 года назад +33

    I love how he gives each of his backing vocalists platform. Tobe🔥

  • @Uncle_Sammo
    @Uncle_Sammo 4 года назад +490

    Background vocalists! Musicians!
    Every person on the set was so essential to the performance....Including 'Baby Fat' 👶🏾

    • @nololag5865
      @nololag5865 4 года назад +1

      Didn't even recognize the bby

    • @delcoplaza
      @delcoplaza 4 года назад +4

      I was thinking the same exact thing. Every one of those singers is incredible in their own right, and the band is vibing!!

    • @davidmichaelwyatt
      @davidmichaelwyatt 4 года назад

      Samuel Soyebo yessir

  • @kamrantahir111
    @kamrantahir111 4 года назад +668

    WHO TF IS THIS GUY?!?!?! Didn't even get through the first song before i downloaded his album lol

    • @chadjohnson3777
      @chadjohnson3777 4 года назад +18

      He's dope

    • @l8knight635
      @l8knight635 4 года назад +11

      I thought I was the only one

    • @plicool
      @plicool 4 года назад +6

      That's amazing 😁😁

    • @Shalomcoffeehub
      @Shalomcoffeehub 4 года назад +4

      When I reached 1:55 u screamed to the sound😂🙆🏾‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @christopherboles9834
      @christopherboles9834 4 года назад +3

      Your not the only one

  • @DanielPerez-jy1ik
    @DanielPerez-jy1ik 2 года назад +34

    Caged birds is the reason why I listen to this tiny desk everyday just to keep me positive .. thank you tobe 🙏🏽

  • @thomashumphrey1147
    @thomashumphrey1147 2 года назад +6

    I want to like this twice...

  • @xxblackbellexx
    @xxblackbellexx 3 года назад +397

    The way his wife his looks at him while he's performing>>>>>>>>>😍

    • @jarmaal
      @jarmaal 2 года назад +1

      Right!

  • @Dipzyist
    @Dipzyist 3 года назад +376

    This keyboard player be outchea doing the lords work

  • @kamompoko
    @kamompoko 2 года назад +3

    😭every time I watch it it seems like the first time

  • @aprylwest1868
    @aprylwest1868 2 года назад +4

    This church........you can tell he got a relationship with the father........lyrically killed every song

  • @rachelsmith3230
    @rachelsmith3230 3 года назад +529

    I will never not be excited for Nell EVERY TIME she opens her mouth.

  • @austinshort3313
    @austinshort3313 4 года назад +1989

    Tobe well tell your Momma She got all 3!!! A DOCTOR to those minds who’ve been poisoned by that mumble rap. A LAWYER bringing sound arguments and truth to the rap game. And you’re re-ENGINEER-ing minds to see that lyricism isn’t dead.

  • @DanielleWashington1080
    @DanielleWashington1080 2 года назад +16

    This whole set is great. Tobe and his squad are super gifted!
    Him mocking his naija mom cracked me up.

  • @Luv_2P
    @Luv_2P Год назад +5

    the fact that Dave Michael Wyatt is backup singer is mindboggling lol... am here to check Tobe out cos of the Coast Contra Brothers. Great to see another Nigerian Brother thrivin in His purpose🔥

  • @DanielGonzalezC
    @DanielGonzalezC 4 года назад +686

    This might be the best Tiny Desk performance to date. Yes, I said it.

    • @elizabethbennett4377
      @elizabethbennett4377 4 года назад +9

      badu's was the best. this is second.

    • @butyoucancallmesam
      @butyoucancallmesam 4 года назад +11

      H.E.R and Daniel were pretty fye!

    • @gabo.4355
      @gabo.4355 4 года назад +13

      The Roots and Bilal was outstanding.

    • @DanielGonzalezC
      @DanielGonzalezC 4 года назад +2

      Gab O. True, that song where Bilal and Black Thought go back and forth had me dying

    • @GoodxJ
      @GoodxJ 4 года назад +3

      It's up there with Mac Miller's, Buddy & Masta Ace's for sure!!! Tobe went in!

  • @queenofweaves916
    @queenofweaves916 4 года назад +399

    I’ve followed this brotha and his wife for about a year or two. I love how he professes his love of God his wife and culture. I’m so glad the world is finally taking note. He spits straight knowledge and his crew is just as 🔥 🔥 🔥 🥰🥰🥰

    • @mayramckinney3710
      @mayramckinney3710 4 года назад

      😃😍

    • @SquareNoggin
      @SquareNoggin 4 года назад +4

      Word about being glad the world is taking notice. I've been into them since like '16 and they just make me so inspired and hopeful. I tell everyone about Nwigwe.
      And I'm not one of these guys that will trash the rest of the hip hop scene, I love hip hop and I think we're in a golden era of the underground (even though a lot of the really popular stuff is garbage), but I really crave and yearn for more faith in this music (to be fair if you look for it you'll find lots of rappers love Christ, and allude to it in their music, but obviously in the big leagues it's not fashionable to be so open about that, and I hope more folks are inspired by Tobe to go against the grain and tap into that well - point is though it's a message that is alive and well whether it's obvious to us or not).
      And I gotta hand to you Americans - it seems only Americans are able to make giving glory to Christ really cool. Whether it's hip hop like this, Americana, alt country, folk, R&B, soul, gospel - us folks from the rest of the world are real thankful that Americans (mostly Americans from the south let's be honest) are out there giving us proper Christian music.

    • @thegreatestbassist
      @thegreatestbassist 4 года назад +2

      TOTALLY AGREE MY SISTER!!!

    • @mayramckinney3710
      @mayramckinney3710 4 года назад +2

      Robert Gilmore 2 💯

    • @grace2garden403
      @grace2garden403 3 года назад +1

      Yes that is amazing, his love and support for his wife and team/culture.

  • @dimecusbrown464
    @dimecusbrown464 2 года назад +3

    Dude on the bass a vibe!!

  • @soulchild61
    @soulchild61 3 года назад +3

    Tell me who keeps coming back in 2021?, cuz I can’t stay away ❤️❤️❤️

    • @TCThompson74
      @TCThompson74 2 месяца назад

      I'm back back and its 2024.🎉

  • @Missjunebugfreak
    @Missjunebugfreak 4 года назад +332

    This is why I love NPR Tiny Desk, they keep introducing me to some great talents.

    • @TeKeyaKrystal
      @TeKeyaKrystal 4 года назад +1

      yessssss ! NPR knows how to bring me some gems !

    • @jm-je4tl
      @jm-je4tl 4 года назад

      Agandi Asiimwe...

    • @niqueybangz
      @niqueybangz 4 года назад

      🔥

  • @MilkNHoney4
    @MilkNHoney4 4 года назад +323

    This ministered to me like I was sitting in the front row at church 🙌🏾

  • @keishacooper5479
    @keishacooper5479 2 года назад +17

    The entire band and family is dope.

  • @fredadthedisfordelightful9394
    @fredadthedisfordelightful9394 3 года назад +16

    He got it and Fats got it they have balanced each other out Black Love is so very powerful

  • @FreeLife116
    @FreeLife116 4 года назад +1145

    Those backup singers ain't no backup material tho. They deserve an album of their own.

    • @gc9376
      @gc9376 4 года назад +70

      HonestComment The blessed thing is that they know their part and play it well for the bigger picture. If one succeeds, than they all succeed.

    • @JustPierreMusic
      @JustPierreMusic 4 года назад +82

      I think Tobe knows that. Which could be why he made sure to say their full artist names before each of them sung, to give them the proper exposure.

    • @k.j.burnett1634
      @k.j.burnett1634 4 года назад +21

      NELL does have an album on Spotify and other music

    • @Marc_Anthony
      @Marc_Anthony 4 года назад +17

      They all have their own projects

    • @jamesprice8116
      @jamesprice8116 4 года назад +2

      WORD

  • @cassib2820
    @cassib2820 3 года назад +1081

    “Don’t let them make you think your etiquette is a speech impediment”- Tobe
    Edit; Im glad that lyric resonated with so many others. Shows you Tobes impact 💜

    • @fabianclarke8439
      @fabianclarke8439 3 года назад +9

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @enso1hunned227
      @enso1hunned227 2 года назад

      ✔️✔️

    • @chrisgriffin778
      @chrisgriffin778 Год назад +2

      Idk how tobe hasn't been in the top 5 at least. He's been speaking truth for years now

  • @tenieshaparker6437
    @tenieshaparker6437 2 года назад +5

    Im obsessed with these background singers

  • @moeazy5267
    @moeazy5267 2 года назад +15

    This is MUSIC in its purest form. Spoken word, jazz, spiritual, hip hop, melodies. What more could you ask for!!

  • @keithanebitumbila680
    @keithanebitumbila680 4 года назад +288

    No profanity or negativity in these lyrics. Inspirational and good vibes all the way. I'm here for all of this.

    • @loud_inkdlamini
      @loud_inkdlamini 3 года назад +6

      Tobe's authenticity is one of the reasons why I respect his craft. He's a true artist and a generational influencer. ✨

  • @lovemo_dee
    @lovemo_dee 4 года назад +708

    1. Lyrics on point. You can tell his flow is heavily influenced by Outkast.
    2. She snapped on her verse.
    3. Vocalists were smooth as silk and sweet as molasses.
    That is all ❤

    • @paclewis4073
      @paclewis4073 4 года назад +29

      Not just OutKast but the whole southern rap culture in general, Texas to be exact. He shouts out a few thru out his set.

    • @johnhopkins5794
      @johnhopkins5794 4 года назад +10

      I peeped the OutKast references too.

    • @nicoleday2305
      @nicoleday2305 4 года назад +4

      sweetie, that was enough! 😇

    • @diontewilson5096
      @diontewilson5096 4 года назад +6

      NaayTakinOva You forgot about them musicians! They were on point. 🔥🔥

    • @romanmoralesqb1
      @romanmoralesqb1 4 года назад +3

      pac lewis same thought. Southern rap always been the smoothest.

  • @olayiwolajames3200
    @olayiwolajames3200 3 года назад +6

    Don't believe rap can be done without the foul language. Pure words of wisdom there dudes. Proud of you bro

  • @SetabRP
    @SetabRP 2 года назад +6

    It's like the 2021 version of Bob Marley and The Wailers... When I watch them perform I be grinning so wide!

  • @DanShureMusic
    @DanShureMusic 4 года назад +256

    Dammit every single one of those backup singers could have albums of their own 🔥🔥🔥

    • @joelhawkins
      @joelhawkins 4 года назад +6

      They do.... or at least their own tracks and aspirations. Good movement in each.

    • @jubabutler
      @jubabutler 4 года назад +10

      Their runs gave me the runs...

    • @dltaylor1028
      @dltaylor1028 4 года назад +8

      Each one has a beautiful voice and energy that can stand on their own. But they have unmatched harmony together and I am here for it!

    • @scawfan1
      @scawfan1 4 года назад

      @@joelhawkins Names?

    • @joelhawkins
      @joelhawkins 4 года назад +9

      @@scawfan1 L-R: NELL, Luke Whitney, Madeline Edwards, and Michael David Wyatt

  • @andrewilkens7131
    @andrewilkens7131 4 года назад +183

    This man is a hope dealer for sure 💯

  • @_vic97
    @_vic97 8 месяцев назад +5

    I keep coming back to this masterpiece.

  • @misocriallo4379
    @misocriallo4379 2 года назад +41

    A visceral, spiritual experience. This is my 1st time listening & gut reaction, in my soul. This is what racial reconciliation looks like, in any context. Music is universal. Peep how everybody just played their part and vibed in unity because what's understand ain't gotta be explained when a person speaks their truth in the affirmation of self-awareness + self-actualization. This is so beautiful. A timeless monument to a moment in time. Blessed work. Truly.

  • @01234567891011121338
    @01234567891011121338 4 года назад +384

    I feel like the bass player ain't getting enough love in these comments. Man was killing it.

    • @otegadamagic
      @otegadamagic 4 года назад +12

      You totally red my mind. Camera was more in love with the keyboard while man killing the guitar.
      Could be as a result of corrupt footage tho. Filmmakers relate

    • @maswilson58
      @maswilson58 4 года назад +2

      He killing it...straight swagged out!

    • @mzfancy4767
      @mzfancy4767 4 года назад +2

      My father plays the bass for his gospel group...so I'm always on it in other songs.

    • @lisaafabor
      @lisaafabor 4 года назад +2

      He murdered it!

    • @misternell09
      @misternell09 3 года назад

      After reading your comment and pushing my earpod in a little deeper, I hear what you're saying. 🙂

  • @Polygroove1
    @Polygroove1 4 года назад +798

    This is Hip Hop.....progressive, expressive, poetic and jammin'. Hip Hop is a baby from Jazz so it should have always been a variation of this. Dope with uplifting thought provoking messages to grow the listener not mind fuck the babies into thinking it's cool to be a junkie and just blame it on your mental health and how depressed you are....while THEY collect checks from all the impressionable kids buying into their B.S. They scared to direct them to the Universe....to a higher power....to something that gave them naturally unique powers.....the secret is....we ALL have a super power....once you discover it....TRULY discover it....nothing stands in the way....but the devil is always working so that you don't have the time, energy, patience or confidence to discover who you really are....Hip Hop has to make being smart...cool to the kids...period...

    • @bohosoul13
      @bohosoul13 4 года назад +5

      Truth ☝🏽

    • @roeandboz
      @roeandboz 4 года назад +2

      Kelvin D. Marshall right on!

    • @cedrickrandolph988
      @cedrickrandolph988 4 года назад +2

      Kelvin D. Marshall well said sir

    • @nzuix
      @nzuix 4 года назад +2

      Yes.

    • @queenofweaves916
      @queenofweaves916 4 года назад +2

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @stepitup2010
    @stepitup2010 2 года назад +3

    Finally Rap music I can relate to! THANK YOU !

  • @Isabelle-ud2df
    @Isabelle-ud2df 2 года назад +2

    how is every single person simultaneously the most talented person ever

  • @rafa.blackbird.tattoo
    @rafa.blackbird.tattoo 4 года назад +473

    I’m brazilian, I don’t speak English very good, so I don’t understand the fast part... but I almost cry listening to this! This songs are amazing! Thank you for sharing this

    • @cha-chabcict4228
      @cha-chabcict4228 4 года назад +3

      From Brazil too 😁

    • @mschatz2
      @mschatz2 4 года назад +9

      Check out his videos on his RUclips channel as they all have subtitles. The message is just as powerful as the flow...

    • @1stella444
      @1stella444 4 года назад +1

      I’m

    • @fradiangue2793
      @fradiangue2793 4 года назад +3

      No body cares

    • @James-el4vw
      @James-el4vw 4 года назад +1

      @@fradiangue2793 😂😂meehn ...we don't care about his nationality, how did he even text In English

  • @nabii5951
    @nabii5951 4 года назад +71

    "Keep a pistol to slaughter any demons that come at your neck."
    Hits different in 2020.

    • @Mari-ck7pm
      @Mari-ck7pm 3 года назад

      I scrolled to your comment right as he was saying this.....looked like caption 😳

  • @bbsketch
    @bbsketch 2 года назад +1

    TOBE = GREATNESS

  • @francadellic
    @francadellic 2 года назад +4

    the "talk to 'em Luke" is becoming an iconic phrase

  • @andresvaldes2491
    @andresvaldes2491 3 года назад +2158

    Tobe shows so much respect for his band. He always says "we" and not me. He's the type of dude who won't eat until his band eats. Respect.

    • @gaiazyme
      @gaiazyme 3 года назад +33

      In the video for “A Million”, when Nell sings the chorus - one can tell she’s singing it from the first person. So much love for these beautiful souls. The highest human act is to inspire ☀️🏁

    • @beriatasby8208
      @beriatasby8208 3 года назад +8

      @@gaiazyme Thank you kindly Blacknificent 🙏King, I bow humbly.

    • @54601nina
      @54601nina 3 года назад +7

      Oh for sure. That's any kind of pisces. ❤️

    • @christinanuguid1299
      @christinanuguid1299 3 года назад +23

      He definitely does look out for & show respect for his family & others above himself. Hes the leader of this "tribe," & hes always showing respect for or paying tribute to others who have inspired him as well, like Beyoncé or Dave Chappelle and "Miss" Badu, Andre 3000, and especially his amazing wife & his dope producer Nell too. He has become my #1 alltime favorite artist. He has a vision and a purpose and he uplifts everyone around him and everyone who will take the time to listen.

    • @Ian-ez3gf
      @Ian-ez3gf 3 года назад +2

      Couldn’t agree more! Tobe is the realest!!!

  • @zariahtorkpo5051
    @zariahtorkpo5051 3 года назад +669

    I honestly can’t stop coming back to this tiny desk concert.

    • @swaliandali
      @swaliandali 3 года назад +7

      Me either. I listen several times a day.

    • @classified7991
      @classified7991 2 года назад

      Same

    • @Mzmomoney
      @Mzmomoney 2 года назад

      Same. I love it

    • @brittcole9807
      @brittcole9807 2 года назад

      Me too!! I absolutely love this!!

    • @killary_Banx
      @killary_Banx 2 года назад +3

      I'm literally here every day lol ... Atleast 5 times. Its 4: 33 am .. I'm here lol

  • @TJAYTHE1
    @TJAYTHE1 3 года назад +2

    Not gunna lie i just heard of this dude with the song "EAT" on youtube music.. And 1 minute in was like "who tf is this dude!?!?" Mann. Props my man love these tiny desks too and found this right after. Let's riiidddeee!!

  • @FlockofSmeagles
    @FlockofSmeagles 2 года назад +4

    This man is slaying the dragon. A true front runner and role model for anyone who seeks to attain enlightenment.

  • @1LocWonder
    @1LocWonder 3 года назад +413

    Why am I JUST seeing this??? Where the heck have I been?!?!?!?! This is EVERYTHING!!!

    • @ataviaskai
      @ataviaskai 3 года назад +7

      I’m even later lol

    • @echomike5097
      @echomike5097 3 года назад +6

      @@ataviaskai and later still. I’ve literally just discovered this.

    • @mecca3000
      @mecca3000 3 года назад +2

      Everything ! 🙏🏾

    • @ThatGirlGiGiNYC
      @ThatGirlGiGiNYC 3 года назад +1

      He is fiyahhhh right?

    • @johnbell4469
      @johnbell4469 3 года назад +4

      I felt the same way. I only knew of the song Try Jesus, but I see now this dude is deep and his lyrics are life I feel them to the fullest. This is what the music screen has been missing

  • @DeansListMusicAcademy
    @DeansListMusicAcademy 3 года назад +196

    Definitely a Tiny desk that you wished was longer.

  • @TG-ds6hf
    @TG-ds6hf Год назад +3

    "STOP GIVING CPR TO DEAD SITUATIONS" I Definitely felt that. Such a dope TDC.

  • @doxjohnson9657
    @doxjohnson9657 2 года назад +5

    This guy is a lyrical genius! Hopefully he will get more credit than Andre 3000 did. Another monster with words!

  • @jdsbaby34
    @jdsbaby34 4 года назад +392

    The backup singer David is our choir director In Houston. So cool to see him doing this.. Love it!!

    • @MrJPHinkle
      @MrJPHinkle 4 года назад +14

      I'd love to be in that choir room.

    • @mslakisabush1733
      @mslakisabush1733 4 года назад +6

      I saw David singing with Ledesi... !!

    • @ChuckDTre4NC
      @ChuckDTre4NC 4 года назад +8

      What church u at Myra?

    • @teeseay2001
      @teeseay2001 4 года назад +8

      Honeyyyy the spirit gotta take over every time he open his mouth huh...he give me chills 💕🤩😍

    • @beverlywallace6855
      @beverlywallace6855 4 года назад +1

      Dope , Dope is the 💣

  • @kdrickSportzHustLE
    @kdrickSportzHustLE 4 года назад +165

    147 people didn’t like this? 😳😳. One of the best NPR sets hands down!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @rhondadukes23
    @rhondadukes23 2 года назад +20

    I love this group they are well-organized and harmonized soul get a chance listen

  • @ahhdomo8277
    @ahhdomo8277 2 года назад +6

    Poetry on course: snapping snapping snapping for this man and his crew. Goosebumps 😇
    Peace✌️+ Love❤️

  • @stephoneduncan4026
    @stephoneduncan4026 3 года назад +1351

    Hes literally Big Boi and Andre 3000 put in one person....Big Boi's voice and Andre's lyrics

    • @bikamouse
      @bikamouse 3 года назад +43

      I came to the comments hoping to see an outkast reference. Litterally got me as a fan after the first 60s

    • @tashajackson7968
      @tashajackson7968 3 года назад +19

      You’re absolutely right, it’s amazing

    • @sambrazenas9858
      @sambrazenas9858 3 года назад +7

      Spot on

    • @SPOKENWORDZ1970
      @SPOKENWORDZ1970 3 года назад +33

      Why can't he just be himself. He was born an original not a copy!

    • @ashiaphillips6049
      @ashiaphillips6049 3 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing

  • @Ecargo8200
    @Ecargo8200 4 года назад +203

    Honestly. Tobe and his crew are major Christ Life goals. The whole spirit is LIT.

    • @rkms5606
      @rkms5606 3 года назад +2

      💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯

    • @callmekrayy
      @callmekrayy 3 года назад +1

      FACCCCCCCTTTSSS

    • @musiclover2.06
      @musiclover2.06 3 года назад +1

      🎯🎯🎯

  • @Itiswhatitisitiswhatitiswhatit
    @Itiswhatitisitiswhatitiswhatit 3 года назад +4

    I'm so happy I found Tobe on Facebook, this is absolute raw talent up close and personal.