Noname: Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@quanadkins2696]

No bs

[@nkhwanjiwamhone2371]

You on some BS😂

[@tamekaseymore2645]

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[@dineo7876]

Hiatus Kayote and Tems🕯🕯🕯

[@mnqobisimiso1467]

Man we need a Smino concert please!!

[@jodestolo]

A luv 4 rent tiny desk woulda been so good 😢

[@stacysdad7]

​@@jodestolothat'd be lit but he better throw some blkswn and noir tracks in there 🩷

[@Diamond06]

Yessss plzzz🥺🥺 I luv smi

[@Majurie]

PREACH

[@agileasmr656]

YES

[@vt_vhuthu]

Noname’s flow is unmatched

[@signupman332]

Her flow is a direct match to Chance the Rappers flow lol. Lyricism is next level tho

[@colinbrash]

@@signupman332a little unfair, she’s gone in her own direction even if there were shared influences. She isn’t a Chance clone by any means. Agreed though that she isn’t necessarily trend setting, but that’s not a diss. She is sick af.

[@camarrab.7659]

She’s so unique

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Masterfully done

[@kelseygiddings1119]

YES

[@kimandgumi]

Noname was one of the artists that made me follow NPR Tiny Desk. I've watched her first performance countless times. Really nice to see her back.

[@brandonbrown6918]

T-pain performance what really set them off, and had me captivated to see every artist, and NoName ...... Good lawd a breath a fresh air and a true ARTIST in every letter of the name👏🏾👏🏾. She'll never disappoint

[@organicallygrownwoman]

🤌🏽🤌🏽 🔥 🎙 🔥 🎙 🔥

[@CeeCeeluvsmusic]

Indeed!!🎊🎊👏🏽👏🏽

[@OkaySoShit]

She's facist

[@thesuncollective1475]

Same🙂

[@PieterFranken]

The bassist, she's killing it - amazing

[@delsingh6959]

extremely underrated.

[@jessevandendoren]

this whole band is so good, this minimalism, soft but impactful playing, soo hard to do right!

[@crisclucas5182]

Brooke totally rocking it!

[@BetterLifeCreations]

Absolutely ❤great performance

[@qinisaningwane4506]

There are so many things I love about this performance: 1. How she interacts effortlessly with the audience 2. Her flow 3. The band is so mellow and potent 4. The featured acts are insane 5. The song she sang don't forget about me where the crowd sang along at the end. That was beautiful. 6. The pianist is a magician.

[@mariamagillespie8253]

Heavy on the band being mellow and potent ✨

[@olaoluwaakinyemi418]

The pianist is Cisco Swank, and amazing musician in his own right!!!

[@mariamagillespie8253]

@@olaoluwaakinyemi418 ahhhh thank you new artist unlocked ✨

[@josephflorendo1632]

The pianist makes his own music too! Cisco Swank brodie.

[@hotshot-te9xw]

Don't forget that lyrical complexity in terms of the concepts she is putting out there

[@Boneydorito479]

Bass player is absolutely killing it.

[@thesuncollective1475]

I know right

[@8one7hug45]

plus she looks like she was Wish Bone's daughter

[@unripetomato4312]

i was lookig for this comment

[@BluesmaNeedham]

Thats all i can focus on. I'm like, just give me that rhythm section haha

[@charlitawhitby6929]

Absolutely love this Tiny desk @nprmusic

[@rambal5919]

so you just gon casually bring out SMINO AND SABA like that? easily one of the best Tiny's

[@MonteCarlo8813]

Right?! We need this ghetto sage album

[@Treyleelee]

Facts, crazy

[@carissaetlora]

FOR REALLLLL

[@michealscott6536]

They a group together. They have a couple song under the name Ghetto Sage

[@serenitythyme219]

Facts!!! Nah she was right!! Best new age/modern hiphop

[@ravenbridges2962]

Noname is a poet. Iconic. I’m glad she’s lasted. Her light is truly a blessing to the genre

[@danavixen6274]

A breath of hip hop fresh air! ❤

[@elaine21bok]

Such true words, I was so glad to see her on Tiny Desk again. She's a true nourishment to the whole world, if you me❤❤❤❤❤

[@kmann6903]

Her doing "don't forget about me" was so personal. That song means soo much to me

[@datboydev93]

Like did you hear the emotion 😩, telefone is a mf masterpiece

[@fandomfollower8347]

@@datboydev93that’s room 25

[@LogOut4Me._.]

I really hope people look into the messages in her music, it feels like she’s arguing for human survival and we’re just nodding our heads to the beat

[@supreme_ghxst]

That is funny

[@fionagallagherapologist5968]

her lyricism is insane

[@LogOut4Me._.]

@@supreme_ghxst you are twelve.

[@supreme_ghxst]

@@LogOut4Me._. I'm actually 9

[@kaylaalexander2471]

Right!!!

[@pzee83]

Noname, Ayoni, Smino, Saba, Meraba and Jid should all be on the same joint multiple times.❤

[@OnlyDMarks]

Imagine if they added an verse on Ace 👀

[@dracon4742]

@@OnlyDMarksnahh i need this immediately

[@maskedandoff9571]

Listen to Amphetamine-Smino

[@OnlyDMarks]

@@maskedandoff9571 you talking about the second part 🔥

[@steadystrivin2904]

& Rapsody

[@mason5306]

got teary eyed whenever smino and saba came out. truly a historical trio that has been supporting each other since day one, and their chemistry is so genuine. sundial was a perfect album for tiny desk, thank you

[@icefkncold]

For real such an iconic trio

[@wholeon247]

Couldn’t have said it better loved this so much

[@leratonkosi7676]

i love them so much 🤍

[@MmbiRof]

Facts

[@thobantini]

I love how Smino and Saba always there in Noname songs the love is real

[@ChilleDINJerseY]

God I love saba

[@DamonCahlil]

I love their friendship so much. I also would love to see Smino and Saba in their own NPR sets.

[@zsomborkovac5251]

@@DamonCahlil Saba got one but I agree I think both of em woulf be FIREEE

[@musicman3427]

Man the bassist is crazy holding the low frequencies the background vocals and the drummer is killing it, keyboards off the chain. Noname literally in a zone

[@lopezcesar89]

Homegirls doing the background vocals did their thing! Noname of course killed it too 😭

[@fatmata.binta.b]

Ayoni's voice is pure gospel, richness, and velvet. Good god! Noname's is such a skilled storyteller and healer; every track in her catalog moves my heart (to tears/ laughter/ everything in-between). All the musicians involved crafted such a delicious moment, bravo y'all!

[@Dendosa]

Never clicked on something so fast in my life🤣🤣😭

[@minenhlesimelane8748]

Makes the two of us😂😂

[@LiamWithThaAux]

Same here😁

[@charles20980]

Literally😂😂😂

[@elizabetholdham9100]

😂😂😂

[@itsmetifft]

Sameeee.

[@tyrekrobinson-alexander5582]

If you like Noname, you definitely got good taste in music. Shout out to y’all 💪🏽

[@daandejong661]

I love her introvert and reflective confidence it's on pointttt

[@Anisa-zs9cl]

She looks so good here, shining. I remember seeing her as a freshman in college, and could visually see the turmoil she was experiencing at the time. So it’s really good to see her here getting her flowers 💐

[@perspicaciouscritic]

Noname's music and lyrics are on a Pulitzer prize winning level.

[@shanicemwathi1349]

say it again!!

[@lllllllllll11llllllllll]

No

[@LitCast]

Mick Jenkins, Marlon Craft, Gil Scott-Heron, Mahalia, Ivy Sole > noname alright tho

[@lllllllllll11llllllllll]

@@LitCast not mahalia her recent project was disappointing imo

[@juu366]

word salad

[@sallysson]

Noname has just earned a new fan. Can't wait to hear more. This will be my rabbit hole for the day. Tiny Desk never disappoints.

[@QuotedMC]

This isn't even her first tiny desk concert. She has an earlier, and arguably better tiny desk concert from 2016 I believe.

[@OkaySoShit]

She's facist

[@sallysson]

@QuotedMC yes, I found out she did Tiny Desk 4 years ago

[@kpeeskii]

The Telefone album is a classic! She’s amazing with the wordplay

[@cryptocurt4741]

Speaking of Rabbit Hole, listen to her rabbit hole bar in “All I need” by her and Xavier Omar

[@notplane]

LOVE Noname, her flow, her message, her aura, her book club and activism, just an amazing, awesome, cool, intelligent, divine person!

[@chicagocard5]

I’ve watched this 20 times and it keeps getting better….

[@dinospumoni-l8t]

Woah she looks way different, I almost didn't recognize her. This woman seriously just keeps getting more talented and beautiful by the day. Killing it!

[@mattforman4972]

I thought the same thing…I don’t regularly listen to her but I remembered the last tiny desk, which I liked a lot, and when I heard her start the first song I did the “is this the same girl” look. She looks great and her music is only getting better as she matures as a musician.

[@adriannaalba2649]

“namesake” 0:00 "hold me down" 3:20 "boomboom" (feat. Ayoni) 6:15 "Don't Forget about me" 10:34 "kush and love songs" 15:26 "balloons" 20:07

[@LarryYoung-u6f]

Thank you

[@Empress-com]

Thank you

[@designerkikiTV]

Thank you ❤

[@who_isjos]

i would have loved to listen oblivion here 😭😭

[@__-ch5sm]

🌹✨❤️‍🔥

[@kidsnas504]

namesake 0:00- 3:08 hold me down 3:10- 5:50 boomboom 6:00- 9:20 dont forget about me 10:30-14:55 kush and love songs 15:00- 19:40 balloons 20:00-22:50

[@KHarris888]

Thank you ❤

[@kahrihillmosley1913]

Is kush and love songs unreleased?

[@kingofthejofundies9080]

yes sadly@@kahrihillmosley1913

[@jmcfar03]

​@@kahrihillmosley1913yes

[@faitho5552]

@@kidsnas504she says it’s unreleased in the video

[@someangel-shape6797]

‘All I am is everything and nothing at all All I am is shoulder for your heart to lean on All I am is love All I am is love’ Just the most beautiful lyrics ever

[@lionsmanexx]

Making me cry on a Sunday

[@MzLaynaP317]

The background singers 😍😍 their voices sent chiiillls up my spine and almost made me drop a tear. Such beautiful voices!

[@danavixen6274]

Noname's flow is SICK ASF. She is DESERVING of much success! Sundial from this BEAUTIFUL hip hop star is worth a listen! ❤

[@misterjahi]

What I dig the most about Noname and her whole crew is the originality. It doesn't sound like anything else. Bars, style, and a smooth edge. This is the expansiveness of the culture over the next 50 years. Well done.

[@Zavyeer]

My favorite part of this performance is seeing the glow in Fatimah’s whole aura. You have to love seeing artists grow into who they truly are as they become more comfortable with putting themselves out there. This episode was so energetic and happy

[@MikeQuick-ye7ez]

This is unreal. The bass player growlin'...the twinkly keys...the mic spittin'. WOW.

[@kishah3119]

I can't watch this enough. It never gets old. She's so refreshing. There is no need to use her body as a selling tool. Her songwriting and poetry are superior and stand alone.❤

[@zachedwards5692]

Had the absolute honor seeing noname tonight in Cleveland. Her touring band are the same people featured here. They were all so amazing, genuine, and talented. So thankful for noname and how much her art has done for so many.

[@neveerland]

The fun you hear in their voices when the trio is vibing together. You can't fake genuine friendships in music. So much love in this room

[@dre.supreme]

Her flow is Basquiat himself painting a masterpiece in the most luxurious NYC studio space in my head…

[@jenbloom6848]

Perfection.

[@yourlocalusername392]

Why is this so accurate lol. Nah fr u worded it so beautifully

[@stephaniebatten5861]

Have never heard of this brown poet, but I’m so proud of npr for never bleeping a single artist. Yes, real journalism. Keep doing you Noname. You got a 60 yr old fan in NC! 🎶

[@thunderousbandit6679]

You need to watch her first performance then

[@yeetf0rever]

Noname has been on another level since her soundcloud days, this was such a great performance - "Don't Forget About Me" took me out! So many beautiful surprises

[@brittanywilliams2103]

love seeing her growth. I remember her opening up for Mick Jenkins in 2015 at a random LA venue. Been a fan since then, she's truly a hidden gem. I get everybody on her like "ya dk noname??"

[@HebionTheWizard]

saw her live in 2019 and she was amazing BARS. Still one of the best mc out here

[@makhimtati5418]

The band was on a mission today, especially the guy on keys (Cisco). GREAT JOBS GUYS. Love your work.

[@malvinboye8974]

Listen to Cicsco Swanks works you would love it TRUST!!

[@ohhnygoodness]

The loudest crowd I’ve heard on Tiny Desk yet! It’s a pleasure to have noname back 💕💕💕💕

[@kittttygirl5]

Ayoni just earned a new fan. MY GOD THAT VOICE !!! fell in love

[@courtneygonzales792]

This was amazing and even better than her first Tiny Desk. I just saw her perform this weekend and when I tell you it was so refreshing. I live in Chicago but went to the Detroit performance. It was my first time going to a smaller concert, I loved the mixed crowd. People of ALLL colors and ages where in attendance ❤❤

[@Monimeech]

I was there too i was shocked by the diversity i live here and never seen that fr it was amazing

[@MugandeMuyoka]

She's a vibe and then lyrics 👑

[@katrahqueymusic]

that live rendition of "dont forget about me" is such beautiful melancholy

[@elaine21bok]

I know 🙏🏾👌🏾😭

[@ashleysapp1333]

the backup singers !!!! CHILLS! noname is a truth teller, and ayoni, saba smino crushed it - love thisssss

[@AzureDee77]

This set is absolutely amazing and so perfect for my spirit man... I lost my mother in October 2023, and I broke down in tears when she did, "Don't Forget About Me," (cry) Omg... Noname has the best project that came out of 2023. 🥰

[@Oakwoodrecords]

The “Don’t Forget About Me” performance brought me to tears fr. All of yall are so incredibly talented man

[@imvdat3698]

Was not expecting one of my all time favourites in this new tiny desk. The tears were instant.

[@tamaravjones]

same, such a beautiful song.

[@elaine21bok]

😭🙏🏾

[@wuuudidit]

she literally makes me cry every time I listen to/watch her

[@GilbertTang]

Amazing how much has changed in the world since her last incredible appearance. And yet, it's no surprise how much the world has stayed precisely the same.

[@OkaySoShit]

She's facist

[@jroameverywhere]

Noname is phenomenal. I NEED a Ghetto Sage album... I'd even take an EP

[@skyedopa5938]

Hope they add JID on a few

[@kiarose.]

Makes no sense how underrated this girl is 😭 I remember when she was rapping with chance back in 2013

[@brifarris8572]

Her whole set was on point My first ever hearing Noname I just ran pass this & clicked on I have something new to listen to on my apple playlist Thank, you Noname

[@tuks2000]

I don't think it's too early to say that this is my favourite tiny desk. New Ghetto Sage track with them performing it live and killing it!!! "don't forget about me" Need I say more? Beautiful, complete performance imo❤‍🔥🔥

[@hux2135]

Exact thoughts after hearing the new track!

[@chawanavaughn]

@NoName Congratulations🎉 on your 2nd tiny desk! I can't wait for this @Saba and @Smino collaboration to drop 🔥

[@darealdovahkiin3652]

So glad to see Noname back, and with Smino and Saba at that! Also shoutout the bassist, she was insanely good!

[@DeepCrossing1]

Noname’s ability as a writer and emcee is undeniable ⭐️

[@loghanmackenzie5304]

I absolutely love Smino and Saba. So happy they came through for this!! Noname killed it as always!

[@julesdonatien5933]

She gained so much confidence

[@Groovy-GG]

she did

[@daddycrimson]

fasho, she seems so clear headed and focused

[@J.LS.]

She looks great.

[@NompumeleloVictoriaSekhosana]

Exactly

[@gingerdude55]

Noname got me hooked on Tiny Desk. So glad to see her back, new album is one of the best out there. Also gotta get Ayoni back here for her own tiny desk, she's amazing

[@lariefleming212]

She looks so different but the vibes are still unmatched!!! I love love love noname 🖤

[@silasdaffin3988]

I was just thinking that! I haven’t seen a pic of video of her for a couple years now. She looks Amazing!

[@adderon]

She on The Armed band's diet regiment

[@LaughsandLessons]

It’s incredible to see her growth through the years. Not just as an artist but as a performer and a WOMAN. There is a different glow here. No more hiding :)

[@Acceber8701]

So glad to see Noname on this Tiny Desk Concert! She's so talented and is one of the few artists keeping Hip-Hop alive. 🎵🎤

[@ehart04]

Hearing this live version of Don’t Forget About Me brought tears to my eyes.

[@hedgestr]

SUCH a great set! Queen Noname back to takeover! One of the best rap albums this year

[@thedarkprince3307]

I saw her at a Anderson .Paak concert in Atlanta didn’t know who she was and immediately went home and found out and ever since I’ve listening to every single thing she’s put out

[@A.R-ol5vm]

Noname was the very first tiny desk I saw back in the day 😍I’ve loved her and tiny desk ever since 🤗🥰

[@kimmortaltheartist]

Noname is not just a dope artist, she is a solid person who challenges us all to be radically honest for liberation, and for community.

[@imania.w.5815]

This ❤

[@Noirlore]

She’s antisemitic

[@The0nionKnight]

And yet she doesn't want white people to listen to her music. And did you really say shes a "solid person"??? Shes the complete opposite. Shes a hypocrite and extremely divisive.

[@Kabullo76]

lol

[@princemichael8]

Absolutely beautiful soul! Back then we had and still have Ms. Lauryn Hill. Today we got Noname 💐💐💐

[@geneenmarbury8842]

I “discovered” Noname via Tiny Desk and have been a fan ever since!! Glad to see her back on here! She is one of the most underrated artists in the music industry!!!

[@tinamariexcore]

One of the best MCs out there. She’s on tour y’all ☄️🔥✨

[@TheHappynstuff]

Don't forget about me is my favourite song. Im so grateful because it really brought me though one of the toughest time. Thank you thank you

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

Incredible band, very much in the pocket. Noname's flow is very unique and there is a lot to unpack.

[@charlesokehie6294]

Noname is sooo talented, love all her music. Telefone is a certified classic, I'll be showing my kids that album

[@TheMexicanman55]

She looks great. Great energy. Impeccable flows. Amazing guests

[@thenameiselijah98]

so thankful to Noname for her gift. this album is one of the best this year. the growth is so inspiring.

[@erickford1624]

Common sent me here from a podcast. Chicago is a talented city. Salute from Brooklyn NY

[@tjeezyAYE]

love how she confidently stated her age after humbly introducing her band. Class!!

[@bongakhumalo6141]

everyone is so in tune with tier instrument. thanks for such a beautiful perfomance!

[@reginaldwilliams3681]

Noname has had so much growth but her old catalogue is still filled with classics... So good to see her in a positive space after all the BS.

[@gribgrib8209]

glad to see her back ! Remember she considered quitting at some point as she was gettin burnt out. Diddy bop and the first album are still on my playlist

[@crash2331]

I literally came across noname in 2024 thanks to (The Chi). 7:15 I downloaded every album I could. I curse myself everyday that I’m just now finding this beautiful music.

[@iGoBiTurtle]

Better late than never, welcome fam😆

[@joeyfarrell4399]

ok but can we talk about how much of A MONSTER everyone in the band is? especially cisco swank playing 2 keyboard parts at once!! awesome show

[@AbstractEcho4]

Forget the flow, forget the incredible and masterfully crafted ensemble; the message!! 🤯🤯 This talented artist, Noname, just called out such a poignant truth that I’m sure, even here, has flown, soared over so many tuned-in heads. Noname, big ups 🫶🏽

[@elaine21bok]

Yes she did!!

[@grantchinn244]

noname killed it! and what a lovely surprise to see smino and saba :) excited for more of their work together

[@LaVieOfficiel]

hi! i just need folks to realize how absolutely nutty it is that ayoni is able to change her dynamics like that with minimal shift in body language. crazy. have a blessed day.

[@shmeeksmusic4182]

Wasn’t expecting to cry on the way to work, but Don’t Forget Me is so sincere😭

[@dr2boomer]

More Noname!?! Yes please!

[@johngladman4291]

This is what a real artist looks like.

[@Rarepanthrr]

Noname had one of the best rap albums this year. Such an underrated artist.

[@sunayama4650]

Noname is back! And she brought Saba! I've been listening to those two all spring and summer! 😭

[@Chris-kx5lp]

I have watched this on repeat for at least 90 times. It's just beautiful

[@jr-inlasveg1885]

Same and still excellent

[@CabritoMoto]

Brooke Skye bass is silky smooth, and on point! Great feel..

[@banjibeats]

The biggest smile on my face when Saba and Smino came on. I love them 3!

[@antoniommeschi]

Noname es de aquellas artistas que definen épocas. La estamos esperando en Latinoamérica. Saludos desde Chile!

[@davidparker7216]

Y de Peru

[@jbernal93]

She doesn't like non black audiences

[@327outkast]

Aguanteeeee! Totalmente, si viniera a Chile sería bacán

[@HYBRED247]

Wena, usted sabe.

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Not only is she a dope artist, she really cares about our community and culture. I been apart of her book club for 3 years and had the pleasure of meeting her at Marcus Book Store in Oakland, California ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿❤️💚🖤

[@pwheezy3397]

Noname never disappoints!!! Also she is Gorgeous!!! The Band was dope!!! The Background Singers was dope!!! The Guest Artists were dope!!!