Big Boi: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@acidmatty2572]

It would be amazing to watch live but with being in the U.K. ain’t gonna happen thank god for KZbin 😂

[@davidmorrison5186]

Big boi has such a dope cadence to his rhyme structure.

[@slickpride]

One of the greatest to ever do it.

[@FoolisH409]

Yep. I always loved the cadence and the way they pronounciate

[@marcus.6487]

hail yeah 👑

[@PhillipP93]

Yeah, Big Boi has got such a distinct flow.

[@Meeka81]

I agree!

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I hope before I die that OutKast comes together for at least 1 spectacular set! Nothing beats OutKast.

[@timoaksproductions]

Please God do you hear us. Bring the music back

[@metrowater2819]

​@@OGIkonen70280 naw, the crowd was horrible. Stop playing

[@loyanadale903]

YES. OUTKAST has crossed over generations from my mom, to me, to my son.

[@KSIIZ]

They did! 2014 Hangout Festival, Gulf shores Alabama. Big Boi and Andre blew it out! Nostalgia washed over me like the waves on the beach. We were all singing along with every song. I hope you get to see them too one day. ❤❤

[@Umm-ee3ff]

KEY AND PEELE

[@BrettonKey]

Big Boi is the southern Black Thought... got bars for days and yet often left out of Top conversations. Big Boi still flipping flows and cadences like it flapjacks since 95' to infinity.

[@granpleya2844]

facts 💎

[@lazyworkaholic7011]

You're kidding me?! Never disrespect Black Thought like this again!

[@anitajones8522]

Big boi has the funk

[@anitajones8522]

Ax

[@KtotheG]

I've been a Big Boi fan since Day 1. He's always been my favorite of the two.

[@poerava]

Big boi tone is clean as hell. Love his flow

[@louisephillips9047]

Exactly hes so dope..i hope i get to meet them one day..❤😊

[@Cweatherill3]

The audio engineering on this is impeccable.

[@MrNathancast]

Thanks to Josh Rogosin!

[@dominikelser7847]

NPR explains how they do it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Gak3xrp99pfLs

[@ikennaenyi7718]

straight up

[@keanecarlin3890]

It's so good every time

[@brandonhogge5882]

It is literally better than majority of studio recordings. I'm blown away by every video. Shouts to Josh!!!

[@jmjames1081]

Why did he sound exactly like the actual songs... and when does he breath ...and how doesn’t he get tired or tongue tied... oh I forgot because he is one of the Best... a true talent!

[@scottybono8632]

Practicing your craft

[@CryptoHodler850]

because Organized Noise/ Dungeon Family put their rappers through a bootcamp ... they would make them run/jog miles while rapping verses ... it helped to increase their breath control tremendously

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

Breath control

[@KeystoneNupe]

Facts!

[@youngmarc81]

@@CryptoHodler850 is this true factual info

[@ReducedzL]

Everyone's sitting here talking about 3 stacks like Big Boi wasnt the other half of Outkast. Big Boi is the one performing for the people and us. Stop disrespecting one of the greatest do ever do it.

[@brysonrobinson8389]

Doomed Resident fax

[@elbjornbjorn]

Big Boi is easily the best 2nd best MC. If 3000 is top 5 he's easily still top 20, which is legendary status

[@kwaysee]

Doomed Resident No doubt! His delivery has always been clean! Crazy word play!

[@dukecityspecialist]

Listen to big bois sir lucious left foot and quickly come to the realization that big boi was and is the musical glue behind OutKast. Best album to come out I the past 15 years

[@sauceysinister7924]

There's a few amazing musicians in their own right that many won't even recognize or know in this performance. It's ok. We just gotta skool the kids.

[@BlessedByBrooklyne]

Here in 2024… Big Boi got those raw skills .. He just doesn’t miss

[@skychambers5843]

Big boi was flawless with the delivery. Didn't miss a beat or word. That's real hip hop. Practiced and perfected.

[@quarterlore6272]

Kind of mind blowing how humble he comes off, not taking up too much of the spotlight and letting everyone express themselves independently.

[@timoaksproductions]

Ni fr he a legend fo sho

[@ntmediadgirl]

Big Boi deserves his own shine!! He’s a dope MC and people always try to downplay him and put him in the shadow of Dre. His solo albums bang and he always holds it down for the south. ❤️ Then Sleepy Brown 😍😍

[@williamwaters3588]

Amen

[@chikodata5883]

Yes 100% I agree they both are great in they own way but would love to see another album from OutKast

[@ntmediadgirl]

Yes they compliment each other so well. Like peanut butter and jelly. A classic.

[@killahgruvz]

@@ntmediadgirl I agree...and now I'm hungry..........

[@killahgruvz]

3 Stacks wud definitely agree to that. Check any of his interviews about how he admired and somewhat marveled at Daddy Fat Sacks' microphone prowess!

[@teraillesane4368]

Big Boi has always held his own as one half of Outkast. He definitely knows to engage the audience. One of true pioneers of Southern Hip-Hop.

[@jk97531jk]

So fresh so clean 0:16 All night 4:03 The way you move 9:06

[@nnommrr]

thank you

[@beatsbykana]

also shout out to big boi for always keeping sleepy involved that's a true friend right there

[@coachclwp9007]

Sleepy is the Producer of most of the songs Part of the Organized Noise Trio

[@Gottiline_Ace]

Theyre all some extremely talented guys. Dungeon Family have been in a league of their own for a longgg time.

[@woodsoncircle]

"So the tiny, need a tiny fan ! " - Big Boi. LMAO. This dude is the epitome of what a down home brotha from Atlanta is all about. He's on my top 10 of all time under rated MC's. In my opinion, he's a living LEGEND. Thank you NPR Tiny Desk !!! I see you Sleepy Brown :).

[@audrainejackson6717]

And Kiesha Jackson Millie Jackson's daughter on background vocals.

[@alf08g]

That intro at 9:05 to “The Way You Move” is on point! Ain’t nothin but a party y’all!

[@bernardwallace435]

To all the grown folks out there; remember when ATLiens came out? Changed the game! Remember when Aquemini came out? Changed the game! Remember when Stankonia came out? Changed the game *and* solidified Outkast's place in the history books by not only making another *incredible* album but by proving that they *continuously* create masterpieces!! And yeah i know, Southerplayalistic.... also changed the game but it was the run of next generation hiphop they produced that solidified their presence in music.

[@Grnvolpe]

I remember getting my first Outkast CD and going "shit I can't let my mom see this CD with titties on it"

[@rashon7126]

still to this day Playersball one of the greatest ever made.

[@stevechalmers9572]

Elevators.

[@HotStrange]

Man I remember when all of those came out. OutKast was huge. Definitely in my top 5 across any genre.

[@stevechalmers9572]

Elevators...

[@ErlingGrey]

I love how southern Big Boi is.

[@jsd4544]

Equal parts southern and outer space. ATLien!

[@misspavisha._]

Yes!!!

[@cakredi4132]

I don't know why, when I see this show, I feel the love.. Below. Stank you. Very much.

[@killahgruvz]

Aaah... I see wut u did there! Nice!

[@johnsongtf683]

Stank you Smelly Much.

[@urmonn8162]

Word that had a great vibe between the hatmo y and rhyme that was entertaininh

[@sugasweet5704]

😁😁ya gotta be a true fan to understand 😘😁

[@gabo.4355]

Aahhh, 😀 playa

[@kittykatt9530]

honestly one of the most underrated tiny desk concerts in my opinion

[@dansiekman1454]

The most.

[@venod3134]

Shouts to Big Boi for staying active for us. Holding down the music in the name of Outkast and the DF!

[@ralphlauren7817]

Trueeeee Dat My Guy!!!

[@XsimplyEssX]

Andre’s out here doing feature he’s still active

[@beonly7775]

There ain’t many tiny desk concerts where the audio sounds too hot, but this sounds so clear and the musicians all sound perfect like the audio in a recording studio. 💜

[@Gottiline_Ace]

That's funny, because I've watched quite a few and I've been thoroughly impressed by the mix and engineering of most all of them. It's not easy to EQ that set-up to start with.

[@astheskylarksings]

Big Boi is underrated, mainly because he use so many dang metaphors.. his bars are dripping with entendres

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Yup, very great point

[@yunjay99]

He's usually overlooked because of Andre

[@krys.karats]

people dont wanna spend time deciphering

[@LouIsWahid]

Absolutely

[@KtotheG]

Big Boi has always been the more lyrical of the two.

[@00RV00]

That live bass on The Way You Move sounds 10x better than the studio version.

[@el_b5000]

Big Boi is just as creative as 3 Stacks. That's important to note !

[@Blackronin357]

Real talk

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Exactly befo ATLienz and Dre started wearing the Turban can anyone truly say they could tell them apart on the first Album not the singles but the other songs like Hootie Hoo, D.E.E.P. Etc.

[@ntmediadgirl]

THIS 👏🏽 RIGHT 👏🏽 HERE 👏🏽

[@Jay-pu2pd]

his solo albums are proof enough

[@markcejas]

Big Boi was always my favorite OutKast MC

[@michaelchavez5955]

There's nothing better than live instruments and a turntable!!!

[@memelord_yabish7949]

Why is everyone wearing hoodies? Cuz when Big Boi is on the mic you best to wear your sweater cuz he's cooler than a polar bear's toenails

[@YakThaWiseman72]

👊🏾Indeed

[@mayaevans3602]

Oh hell yeah...

[@carlbernard7615]

Yeah but whats cooler than being cool.................Ice Cold.

[@mr.schurr219]

clean

[@hugofast9782]

cooler than Freddie Jackson Sipping a milkshake in a snowstorm

[@NorisHouse]

Big boi & Andre 3000 were a match no one could touch. I wish they would get together again. ❤️

[@eauneau]

Them and En Vogue! My God!

[@thevirtualtraveler]

I wish Andre 3000 would make music again ❤️

[@MortanAMrk]

​​@@thevirtualtravelerthat is true but we at least have to be thankful that Sir Lucious Left Foot kept making music. Rather have one of them keep making music than neither of them making music.

[@Gottiline_Ace]

​@MortanAMrk people sleep on his solo projects, but he's made hits without Andre. He is an amazing and underrated top notch lyricist.

[@louisephillips9047]

@@thevirtualtravelermeeee tooo..i need them…😊❤

[@coreyedwards1068]

This is straight FIYAH! Big Boi still killin' em on the mic. In my opinion, Big Boi has never been in Dre's shadow ... they just have different styles that appeal to different people, collectively. That's what makes OutKast so great.

[@shotsRUST]

Although Andre isn't here we gotta be grateful Big Boi came through with this!

[@DANYALLAYNAD]

If you havent already, watch The Art of Organized Noize on netflix. Documentary about sleepy rico wade outkast and the whole dungeon family

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Good recommendation fam ;)

[@emjay1845]

My favorite part was when they were talking about Waterfalls

[@brittpeacensoul1990]

Love that documentary 🙌🏾

[@str8spittin]

DANYAL: yoooooo!!!!! ACTUALLY, that ORGANIZED NOIZE documentary was da ONLY reason that I purchased my Netflix account lol....word up! I STILL NEED THAT JOINT ON BLU-RAY

[@probablyaparent]

Appreciate the heads up

[@jasonjohnson3318]

This is why I love tiny desk! You can hear the artistry!

[@mamarha2011]

My boi! Old school is in the building! RESPECT!

[@lawrencebyrdsong7570]

Just saw him in concert 2 days ago incredible definitely one of the goats

[@the_other_dude]

Dear NPR, just want to give a precautionary advice. You might want to place a few fire extinguishers near the desk just in case sets like these might actually burn the office down. STRAIGHT 🔥🔥🔥!

[@kwamestamps35]

Love ya

[@EndlessEnigmaPart3]

Why would you need fire extinguishers for this? There's no way a Big Boi performance would produce that type of fire. After all, it's physically impossible for heat to exist around him. He's still cooler than a polar bear's toe nail.

[@joohop]

Whooi Dats De Shiz Mar Neighbour

[@Bmore08]

That was not long enough. Lovvvve Big’s Flow 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mercimerc2130]

The coldest Tiny Desk performance YET. No disrespect to NOBODY but Big Boi smashed THIS.

[@kyleerickson6445]

This was hot but have you seen the one with Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko? Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo man!

[@86kingant]

You gotta check out Anderson paak and the free nationals. This is definitely up there.

[@mercimerc2130]

@@86kingant love Anderson Paak. Salute! This is smoother tho. My opinion

[@mercimerc2130]

@@kyleerickson6445 no i didnt check that yet

[@alejandrogu7525]

He did

[@lokithor83]

One thing im grateful for in this life is OutKast's songs

[@Chuuzus]

Big Boi. we need a new Outkast album!!

[@theothertoday]

Yes please

[@MrWhatwzdat]

Best rap duo in history of rap diamond certified album, many classic gems among their albums, stupid flow and crazy art of story telling from Andre 3k with complex lyrics.

[@stevenfloury6351]

sadly it will never gonna happen..

[@triq5047]

I’m pretty sure Big Boi has said he is willing to make another album whenever Andre 3k is ready

[@stevenfloury6351]

@@triq5047 hopefully.

[@tatiannabrown3399]

We need an OutKast Set please 🙏🏽

[@RJClark-wo4gt]

One of the best to ever do it!!! Big Boi is underappreciated in my eyes. He has been dropping classics with OutKast and solo. I'm so proud of this guy!!! Thank you Sir Luscious Leftfoot!!!

[@EricG-bv2ui]

HOW? With his successful full of hits career you think he's underappreciated? Who you comparing him to?

[@ntmediadgirl]

I tend to agree. While he gets recognition I feel like he deserves much more.

[@CoCo-js7ff]

Agree!!

[@TollFree999]

Big Boi just so cool and smooth. Probably the best tiny desk performance....low key.

[@Danteezus]

big boi easily one of the most underarated on the mic. so smooth. outkast the GOAT rap duo!

[@cloudbloom]

Crazy being able to watch these legends like this. Been a HUGE fan of outkast for almost 30 years, they are undeniable greatness. Aquemini is one of the greatest hip hop records of all time imo but all their music is incredible

[@BD-lq4id]

Big boi you are a gift to hip hop. Your versatility and ability to seem to stay true to yourself as an artist at the same time is so unique I feel. Keep on creating. You could never get the credit you deserve in music because nothing could reciprocate what you've given music. Thank you.

[@jermaineedmondsjr3856]

Big Boi gotta add that “Splash..” to the original song 🔥

[@jacobsixkiller7546]

Didn't know I needed a Big Boi Desk Concert till now, thank you.

[@helladub5457]

Killed it even without 3 stacks. Big Boi so underrated!!!

[@agb8612]

Can we talk about how they KILLT "The Way You Move"!! Big Boi & Sleepy Brown at Tiny Desk damn

[@ron-daywash4566]

2023!…..Still one of the best performances ever!❤❤❤

[@m.r.browning2065]

It was a wonderful surprise to see Big Boi , Sleepy Brown and other members of Organized Noize on Tiny Desk . While Big Boi is one of the dopest MCs , he is undoubtedly part of the greatest duo in Hip Hop , point blank period !

[@paulnobleii4239]

That intro into The Way You Move was the smoothest illest thing I have ever seen on NPR.

[@thomasgoude8800]

AGREED to this day

[@jessgates200]

Boi doesnt get hardly the credit he deserves.

[@alexfrazier6948]

I agree 1000% HIGHLY underrated!

[@noway5096]

he's in that perfect medium spot

[@stuco]

I don't know, he was in the best rap duo of all time.

[@commentforthealgo5383]

I made a huge mistake missing outkast when I was younger, I hope I get one more chance to see them live I wont miss it for the world, BET

[@ontariopaige]

Man these horn players are dope! Good tone and riffs fellas!

[@cyndih8680]

ontario paige 🧼🚿🔥

[@miracleyacht__1538]

That’s a trumpet

[@ontariopaige]

Sweg Ster I know. I played in band. We call all brass instruments horns.

[@oneway4667]

I will always respect a artist that performs something exactly like the record sounds...no computer edits to make it sound good nothing but talent

[@jimmiechengo2628]

aging fine indeed...Still so fresh and so clean.

[@AbenaAnima]

Andre 3000, if you are reading this, I MISS YOU SO MUCH MAN! How are you doing? How is life? Love you all for keeping the music alive and unique. Thank you.

[@Keezus.]

Tiny Desk Concert and COLORS have easily become my 2 favorite videos to watch on KZbin.

[@melissa2661]

You and I both! I can't get enough!

[@johno513]

Is COLORS another concert series or something?

[@melissa2661]

@@johno513 yes, it is! Look it up, you won't regret it 😁

[@johno513]

@@melissa2661 Niiiiice...I'll do that right now

[@bassicuk1986]

NPR is better. There's instruments being played

[@iversonswifenyc]

I come back to this in the name of Sleepy Brown. Probably the most underrated person in music. Such a creator! I still bump his album too.

[@MrWhatwzdat]

Dungeon Family real fans know all the greats that came from there.

[@shadowridrs]

Trans DF Express boi

[@MhadPheeGFYS]

A Dungeon family tour would be cool...

[@mzfuTURefLAWlezz]

@@MhadPheeGFYS idk if we'll get the whole fam, but goodie mob has some shows/tour dates coming in the next month or 2

[@devinkearse4113]

People forget about Slim Calhoun. DF for life, and OutKast forever.

[@kimberleyjackson-brown8037]

Yooooo...the Back Up Singers....the Falsetto Dude....the Horn Fellas - the Guy Scratchin'....the guitarist...= FI-AHHHHH and pure DOPENESS!!!

[@theothertoday]

Need this! Was just jamming Aquemini and southernplayalisticadillacmuzik last night!!

[@killahgruvz]

Somebody had a Great 'last night'!

[@ChopAndBrew]

Yeah man!

[@thefractalphotographer3587]

theothertoday me toooooo

[@gachle]

I keep a space in my heart for Big Boi

[@TundrahSounds]

Big Boi is one of my favorite people i music ever. His first solo albums, all the OutKast albums, his contribution to the south, and his whole personality is just great.

[@LaToyaNavarre]

This is golden. Real feel good music. I watch this every few months and get the same joy each time. Thank you Tiny Desk and Big Boi!

[@beees3499]

Never heard 'All Night" before watching this. Awesome!!!

[@chipsmaname]

I love Big Boi. And I love the love he shows to his wife and family through his lyrics. The man is just legendary.

[@george8873]

Best thing about NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts is it introduces me to great music and musicians I might not have heard of before. Big Boi is one of those. This was a great performance.

[@henryhill92]

Surely you've heard of OutKast though?

[@george8873]

@@henryhill92 Yes, and the only one I knew was Andre 3000. Had no clue Big Boi was part of it until I looked him up after seeing this video. I like music, will listen to any genre, but I'm no expert. Usually never remember who's in any band, lol. Only band or group I know the names of all the members are The Beatles. I'm pathetic that way. 😛 lol.

[@kicking222]

Well now you know the names of everyone in OutKast- there are only two of 'em.

[@brandonparra9153]

Big Boi gets overshadowed by Andre 3000 a little I think but he’s just as dope, he’s released 3 solo albums and 1 collab with Phantogram that are all worth a listen. Just like with OutKast he always brings a fresh sound to his music that you just don’t hear anywhere else in hip-hop and that’s largely thanks to Sleepy Brown, the guy that was on his left.

[@juiceplanet147]

Damn where have been dude? Duluth, Minnesota where they ban good music!🤣

[@adamhaas1]

Big Boi and Sleepy Brown's chemistry forreal doe

[@skigh45]

we got *Erykah* *Badu* we got *Big* *Boi* Now we sit and patiently wait for *Andre* *3000*

[@common91941]

Keep waiting

[@dopenesslight7243]

Exactly

[@yfz450rider39]

I fucking hope so!!!

[@cakredi4132]

Don't forget *Common*

[@dahalofreeek]

Very patiently

[@annetteweaver9361]

I come back for the uplift, it works everytime! Big Boi smooth vibes only!

[@kennyray116C]

Big Boi is the most Underrated MC out there. Great Set...

[@landisburnett6035]

That intro to "The Way You Move" was Crazy tight.

[@sozboy1]

Flawless delivery 😰

[@rufusaddison3260]

Big Boi flow is ridiculously good!! Delivery like this live is crazy!

[@lennyrose5852]

Aw, Big Boi’s all grown up ❤️

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

Big BOi is the heartbeat of OUTkAst and DF. Challenge me!!!!!!! Thank you for repping for us!

[@ChicoDusty]

Props to Big Boi for aging gracefully in the game, props to Big Boi for still improving his craft and props to him and the crew for a tight performance!

[@HaleyIsFunny]

Every time I click on a Tiny Desk Concert it’s for the main artist but I always end up staying for the band. I’m in love with those trumpets! ❤️

[@str8spittin]

3:31 " so uh da TINY DESK need a TINY FAN" lol😂🤣😂....caught DA LEGENDARY BIG BOI & SLEEPY BROWN on tour!!! I was front row. VERY HUMBLE BROTHERS & SIGNED AUTOGRAPHS,TOOK PICS etc! I'LL ALWAYS SUPPORT da DUNGEON FAMILY!!!!

[@rrahsheedardny]

I’d like to see Busta Rhymes on here too. Love OutKast tho

[@aaqilian5.085]

Rahsheeda Rodney ooh that is a great idea. One of my fave mc’s . It’d be a great venue for Bus-a-Bus.

[@AtheneHolder]

nah can't make Bus come thru to a tiny desk... he'll have everyone jumpin all over the place lol place will be TOO hype

[@nkorvlargos]

@@AtheneHolder true😂

[@beerados3989]

Man watching him rap live vs the records is completely different. This is so good. Not to say the records aren’t good. This just goes

[@DaveGouda]

Man I didn't expect such a gentle voice coming out of Sleepy Brown. I guess he has that name for a reason.

[@chiefXC3]

Damn that was good. This sounded like it came fresh out of production and pre-recorded. His ability to build sounds and orchestrate that group was phenomenal

[@bryannforeman935]

Big Boi found a way to not have to breathe while rapping. Still dancing through everything.

[@theanticurse2097]

So glad I'm up right now

[@MrBlactye]

Atlanta Royalty in effect. Let’s Go Big Boi

[@MsCaramello73]

The OutKast concert I went to was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. They headlined for Lauryn Hill.

[@daniellekorneliussen4244]

Ohhhh mamma... That last song made me cry happy tears‼️❤️😭

[@MR..2REAL]

If Outkast went on tour, they would sell out every venue. Guess I will turn old in age waiting on another album...😳😆

[@grayroger]

Loved it. Outkast is one of the best things that happened to Hip Hop and music period. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Big Boi will never be held up there with Andre but that's a shame because he is super lyrical with his signature quick southern flow and i think without him we wouldn't have anything to contrast what 3 Stacks brings with his unorthodox flow, eccentric style and expanded subject matter. NPR, please bring Andre. And please allow him to have 3 hrs to do whatever he want. Thanks.

[@MyShakeweight]

I wish this was longer

[@jameswilson907]

LYRICS!! Please bring back feel good music.

[@williamwaters3588]

Preciate ya #BIGBOI for holding us fans down all these years with great music. God bless ya Big Boi

[@gahippie2017]

Representing ATL!!

[@Adrian-zd4cs]

Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert in Nashville! Amazing show. How could people sleep on Big Boi & act like he wasn't just as important to Outkast lol

[@JalenWu]

One of the greatest NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts.

[@Killenmachine05]

A moment of appreciation for the horn players doing choreography.