Freddie Gibbs And Madlib: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Freddie Gibbs And Madlib play "Education"
, "Gat Damn"
, "Soul Right"
and
"Freestyle S***" at the Tiny Desk.
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Dec. 6, 2019 | Abby O'Neill -- This Freddie Gibbs and Madlib Tiny Desk performance was a year in the making, largely because Madlib insisted on playing with El Michels Affair, a vintage funk and soul band based out of New York. But it was worth the wait. When pianist Marco Benevento opened with a delicate, almost jazzy run, it created the perfect opening - and juxtaposition - for hard-hitting emcee, Gibbs to jump in and ride the hell out of that beat.
From the moment they launched into "Education," a cut off the latest MadGibbs project Bandana, it was obvious Gibbs has spent countless hours honing his style. Meanwhile, Madlib, an enigmatic and reclusive producer known for his analog head-nodders, brought along a small thunder tube and vintage electric bongos circa 1960. Just getting a chance to see him ignited excitement in the NPR crowd.
But the conclusive jam in this killer set was "Freestyle S***," a track that drips with the smoothness of satin and swagger of the seventies. It and the rest of the set elevated the room for both longtime purists and new fans alike. But the way Gibbs emphatically showed his love for Madlib was just as beautiful to witness. There's little doubt about their deep admiration and appreciation for each other. It was hands down, for me, the best Tiny Desk of the year.
SET LIST
"Education"
"Gat Damn"
"Soul Right"
"Freestyle S***"
MUSICIANS
Freddie Gibbs: vocals; Madlib: percussion; Leon Michels; saxophone; Homer Steinweiss: drums; Nick Movshon: bass; Marco Benevento: piano; Dave Guy: trumpet
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, CJ Riculan, Bronson Arcuri, Jack Corbett; Associate producer: Bobby Carter; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Mhari Shaw/NPR

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[@soulshinesessions160]

😮

[@ethanrutter2553]

Homie on the keys is colddddd

[@Opopoboz]

his name is Marco Benevento, he's in a group called "El Michels Affair", I highly recommend their take on Wu-Tang Clan's Aint Nuthing Ta F Wit

[@dopeScope561]

Opopoboz don’t think he was ever a part of those records. Believe he was recruited for this.

[@cavemanlovesmoke4394]

I seen him perform with childish gambino (ex: look up childish gambino 's cover of Tamia - im so into you ....)

[@03lisajade]

Truly....

[@sernastyle1]

Kid Rock 😂

[@PhilippWolgast]

that dude on piano is absolutely blessed with talent.

[@Chrochelame1234]

That’s Marco Beneveto, absolute genius. Dudes super cool also

[@Blackstamos]

Hard work.

[@Trey7105]

Marco is a magician! One of the sickest dudes around right now!

[@jackmcmanus950]

check him out with Joe russos almost dead. absolutely rips it up

[@lucasgosselin3292]

Dude looks like Micah from Red Dead Redemption 2

[@DuartVader69]

Freddie kissing Madlib's cheek has to be hip-hop's most heartfelt moment ever!

[@j0shij17]

It was really wholesome :)

[@beedotadot3576]

Nice gesture but a little awkward especially with his shirt off lol

[@davidsaenz3658]

@@beedotadot3576 😂🤣

[@prodbyderek]

Nah Freddie cried on hot 97 when they brought out lib to surprise him once

[@LaughingGasFunny]

João Duarte that’s his brother 4 life man. He helped solidified his spot as a legend. They made 2 classics together & brought a feel back that hasn’t been felt in decades.

[@michaelpatm]

Madlib's humility is so great it becomes almost annoying. Like, mate, you are a fcking legend, can you please say a single word?

[@OfLoveInRomance]

Legends let the people speak for them

[@michaelpatm]

@@OfLoveInRomance that was equal measures poetic and nonsensical.

[@bernard7057]

@@michaelpatm perfectly balance as all things should be

[@sooperheep]

he lets the music speak

[@madvillain7]

@@sooperheep ABSOLUTELY💯

[@marvmoney9453]

Dude voice control, cadence, and how he sounds like how he does in the studio without any mixing, or mastering is amazing

[@yawnjones]

Hey I was here thinking that same thing most rappers be screaming their lyrics making it unbearable

[@boysoul2075]

ayo gibbs is killing this but this is def mixed and mastered - tiny desk has the best live sound it's crazy

[@XxRestlessGamerxX]

he did this song called "how we do" where he's singing along with the track on a building overlooking the city and that same thing you're talking about is there. It's crazy.

[@marvmoney9453]

Mjolnor I remember that he bodied that like the studio version and it was live over looking the building do amazing with it

[@robertsanders4441]

This is mixed and mastered by NPR

[@AQGOAT24]

Gibbs breathe control is incredible

[@lyndsay_ultra]

AQGOAT24 Fr! I saw him perform without any water for 30 mins high af in a Versace robe and he didn’t miss a beat!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@teresamiller8546]

Dude can really spit

[@yungwebby30]

He’s in hella good shape too. That makes it easier

[@YakThaWiseman72]

AQGOAT24 Indeed reminiscing of Black Thought and Pharoah Mounche breathe control

[@funky2pac]

@@lyndsay_ultra I saw It on video I agree It was crazy

[@Jonpoo1]

Madlib's like the guy who does all the work for the group presentation but is too shy to present

[@nrhoofcare7724]

You dont get it

[@dionreynolds2008]

Yeah he's modest like Dilla.

[@plugtypebeat9]

8:07 The Beat Konducta. Konducting Definition: Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert. It has been defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gesture."[1] The primary duties of the conductor are to interpret the score in a way which reflects the specific indications in that score, set the tempo, ensure correct entries by ensemble members, and "shape" the phrasing where appropriate.[2] Conductors communicate with their musicians primarily through hand gestures, usually with the aid of a baton, and may use other gestures or signals such as eye contact.[3] A conductor usually supplements their direction with verbal instructions to their musicians in rehearsal.[3]

[@nukki1]

he presented thru lord quas tho....you don't need to be seen to be heard ;)

[@NicooDoe]

@@danielrc14 I think he likes the credit but not necessarily the shine, not like others do. His work with Gibbs is by far the most visible he's ever been. When's the last time he did a radio show before Bandana?

[@epson_ecotank_et-2850]

this shows how much rap is just the younger sibling to jazz

[@brotherjoll1802]

The rebellious insightful rowdy younger sibling

[@WilliamTreble]

@@brotherjoll1802 At times, but it’s due more to ignorance.

[@MindSpacestudios]

Q

[@ArtofComics]

If it's good it can be.

[@sabastian3022]

@@WilliamTreble what?

[@viktorlowegren1097]

Madlib: Electric bongoist first, producer second.

[@zonasound]

Yeah, Madlib can actually bust on live drums. He is a talented drummer in his own right.

[@forevershampoo]

@@zonasound yea man he can play any instrument pretty much as he displays on YNQ no horns though according to him

[@lbrown7164]

it appears he has 2-3 percussion toys but hard to see . . . .

[@evanmiles-wright1188]

Quasimoto third?

[@johnorlow7067]

@@lbrown7164 Mica Sonic Electronic congas, cowbell, flex-a-tone, tiny tamborine

[@kyleh6173]

Gibbs with a live band is so dope... Wish I could hear Pinata in full with these dudes backing him. Madlib killing it on those electro bongos too

[@EasyAno]

madlib looking real dumb with those bongos ngl

[@zamin6060]

Bandana too tho

[@internetexpert8153]

@@EasyAno smh 🤦🏽‍♂️ cant appreciate a genius at work. Waste man ngl

[@sikalikane1838]

I usually don't even like live bands with rap, but this is dooope

[@jamesazrael25]

Fr. Could you imagine them playing Knicks or Deeper or thuggin?

[@slackstarfish8133]

His breath control is actually crazy

[@maitlinjoyner107]

Preach 😤🔥🔥🎯

[@Stahldieb]

9:54 🤫

[@mattwaza4839]

like a boxer

[@picejumbo]

Navy SEALs lungs :))

[@TheAmazingBrady]

@@picejumbo !

[@rni1817bono]

He may not have a grammy but he got a top 3 tiny desk concert

[@binoharris8010]

Facts

[@alejandroh3347]

Top 1

[@ethans4387]

Better than any Grammy

[@vannybunny44]

I have Freddie Adele and Mac in heavy Rotation 🤙

[@Caozman2k]

I listen watch it several times a day. GOAT music and wholesome in a level I have not seen in any other Tiny

[@llamont2336]

Tiny Desk gets WAY more props than the Grammy’s for recognizing true art and talent.

[@deadkennedy210]

the grammys are way down there , tiny desk is wayyy uppp heree

[@lildurpy]

tru

[@CharlonTV]

super facts

[@L33M_0]

This facts 🔥

[@pharaohperception9031]

Cause they recognize true artistry and talent

[@officialconch]

How Bandana is not Grammy nominated is beyond me

[@stevenjm12]

the grammys just about and for idiots

[@jordancourse5102]

conch . Gibbs won it in my eyes. Bandana kept me sane in 2019. This was one crazy year.

[@NeishaNineStarz]

They lack impeccable taste.

[@andresleclerc8736]

conch The Grammies is a about which labels pays the most to see who wins in the categories, Sometimes you don't need that recognition this album going to live on for centuries.

[@BCPQ858]

The Grammies are a celebration of the most popular pop music which reflect record sales. The only way "good" music makes it in is if it's at least somewhat relatable to the mainstream. Gangster rap will never be in that category.

[@Burzarma]

This set is as smooth as Freddie's scalp

[@KristianwitaK]

Barss

[@Parialated]

Accurate

[@booshkie]

⚰️

[@nc8507]

The drummer, Homer Steinweiss was the drummer on Amy Winehouses' Back to Black. He played on most of the tracks, including the biggest hits "Rehab", "You Know I'm no Good" and "Back to Black".

[@tombeavis1322]

🤯

[@tombeavis1322]

Just shows the undoubted talent that him, and all of the band have, aswell as and especially the pianist

[@kylereece173]

I thought he was the dude with the wheel barrow in the crime pays video

[@asianpancaketree1537]

Didn’t he also drum for Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out the Window”?

[@dhaniarman1230]

another knowledge i got from internet. thank you kind random person in internet

[@malalma6172]

Freddie one of the only dudes that can get Madlib to do something like this, he’s been in the game 25 years plus and when he’s with Freddie he’s doing interviews and Tiny desk concerts.

[@mhbackman]

Mal Alma : You really get the feeling that these two bring out the best in each other (like Run The Jewels). It’s beautiful to see (and hear)!

[@Onlyphans007]

Its like madlib is a folklore tale that people only ever heard of. Freddie was the warrior who brought him out from years of being in the underground

[@marius5388]

@@Onlyphans007 perfect analogy lol

[@rallacewasheed1422]

BARS my brother 🙏✊🙏

[@LouIsWahid]

DOOM has been doing music longer than Madlib on a published level so it’s a different relationship. And to say their work together was “good” is truly an understatement

[@STIR-FRIED-SUBWAY-RAT]

my morning coffee never tasted better

[@mind_bahn]

same man hahah

[@cavemanlovesmoke4394]

My needle be bumpin"

[@barlosxantana]

Facts

[@sernastyle1]

And to think Madlib almost came out with his own brand of coffee..

[@Rahel8811]

STIR FRIED SUBWAY RAT amen to that!

[@treyhamilton7650]

Gibbs is a TRUE urban poet. This man has been underrated for too long.

[@troymoton2293]

Gibbs nice with the Rhymes

[@robbinhatchett4179]

What's your favorite song from Freddie?

[@cardellperry954]

Another 2 pac

[@kevinmyrick218]

County bouncin

[@antoniomcilwaine7832]

Big Facts!!!

[@hoodrichhaul7545]

I feel like Black Thought and Gibbs have mastered the art of breathe control and delivery. Masters at they're craft.

[@davidmartinez9804]

Yea Black Thought does Men at Work live and Kool G Rap had trouble doing that song.

[@dantebranciforte]

Relentless

[@elijah_grissom]

and jayz

[@Lordofvenlo]

Ever heard of Kendrick Lamar?

[@hoodrichhaul7545]

@@Lordofvenlo Heard of him. Can you send me a link of him live matching this performance or Black thoughts Funk Flex performance?

[@pasta8793]

Criminally underrated. I know hip hop fans all know Gibbs, but he should be bigger than he already is with how talented he is

[@joealarcon2864]

I just discovered him yesterday and been bumpin' Alfredo non-stop

[@gavinharris1437]

@@joealarcon2864u should check pinata and bandana then

[@joealarcon2864]

@@gavinharris1437 alright I'll be back

[@undun7356]

Joe Alarcon did u like them

[@kevinstanchi6998]

@@theletterA_ he still vibing

[@averystrangeguy4378]

Give a raise to the person who mixes these, it's so friccing clear

[@TitaniumNikes]

Josh Rogosin

[@iTaLyZfiNeSt08]

Don't think they are mixed. The visual jus edited. The performances are always lived and taped to re share and post.

[@averystrangeguy4378]

@@iTaLyZfiNeSt08 each instrument is mic'ed individually, so someone's gotta mix all those audio channels

[@mastertrey4683]

I wish freddie voice was a little louder. The instrumentals are sick though. The band and madlib is great

[@holmholmsen4158]

underrated comment, the npr tiny desk sound is always top tier

[@princeok12]

Can’t hold grudges my hands to busy catching blessings... Gangsta Gibbs

[@karimd88]

princeok12 yeah, that bar gets me every time🤤

[@jesusmejia1334]

That was nice.

[@getwoke1148]

Still got grudge against Jeezy tho 😂

[@bigjibbsone]

too*

[@blizxengd9861]

Mad respect to the horn players (esp. the trumpet) for managing to play that quiet and sit in the mix without overpowering anybody while still managing to retain tone. Horns naturally overpower everything else, and especially in a context that intimate and quiet, it’s hard to play like that.

[@anonymousyoutuber9480]

The horn would of sounded fine still a bit louder.

[@Julian-rt9qs]

I've always heard that horns are very difficult to play, and even more so to play well lol. My first thought when I saw this was props to them

[@username-tq9ke]

its probably the engineer that make them sound so good

[@PhosPhorosia]

i've got problem with those horns : trumpet and saxo are both one or two comas higher than the rest of the orchestra - my ears are deeply annoyed, whatever their talent is. (sorry for my poor english skills)

[@chinortega3]

​@@PhosPhorosia👎🏽

[@princeofjudaea]

The gratitude Gibbs showed to Madlib was very heartfelt. You can tell he appreciates the level Madlib helped bring his music too. Madlib doesn't even really work with many rappers.

[@AJ803]

Well said!

[@idontlikestuff]

Next up.... Logic x Madlib... smfh..

[@princeofjudaea]

@@idontlikestuff is that actually happening? I don't believe it. Couldn't see Madlib working with an artist like Logic.

[@idontlikestuff]

@@princeofjudaea Im still praying that Logic is just mega capping. Madlib shouldnt taint his legacy like that.

[@Nothing2Interesting]

@@princeofjudaea its already happened... MadGic :/

[@byron166]

They need to do the whole album over with a live band just like this

[@yuval6508]

ikr it was something on a whole new level

[@elgrimreaper99]

No doubt. It would destroy if they did.

[@yommish]

They were in the studio with this band (El Michels Affair) check Egon’s Instagram

[@gbautista100]

Remind me of when Spitta redid Pilot Talk with a live band

[@NeverEndingHeavensM]

Just like Elzhi did. Elzhi was about 6 years too early with that!

[@iksajotien]

Freddie kissing Madlib and showing his love, perfect summary of this collaboration.

[@karlhalwani1752]

iksajotien find someone that hugs you and kisses you the way Freddie does with Lib

[@jaimemartinez2528]

That's a sign of the most ultimate respect!! That's what real men do. Salute to these 2 legends

[@i.theworstguys298]

need friends like that but mfs on games. im mfs 😔

[@sorrowfgc]

NegroKetchum theres a little mfs in all of us 😔

[@adamhaas1]

Mans dropping some hard gangsta bars to some classy jazz

[@904dune3]

Fr💪🏾

[@BZA_]

Bandana really is the album of the year

[@BlackAnbuOps]

b_RZA Bandana and Igor!

[@jeremiahlopez6708]

@@BlackAnbuOps IGOR isn't. Stop lying.

[@dandresmith6881]

@@BlackAnbuOps Igor doesn't compare

[@NinjaIsLaw]

Id say bandana is rao aoy igor period

[@soohokimrnrn]

bandana igor amhac uknowwhatimsayin

[@jvillela98]

Gibbs seems like such a wholesome guy to be around.

[@sharibyaku]

Juanny SpagootWrangler yeah, until you watch his Instagram story

[@Oliviaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

@@sharibyaku hahaha yeah I had to unfollow him I couldn't stand it after a couple days

[@213byron]

Sharibyaku life’s about balance

[@jvillela98]

@@sharibyaku why whats up with it? I dont have insta.

[@MrHeavycode]

Juanny SpagootWrangler his stories are hilarious, they’re just pretty NSFW sometimes

[@dexterdajuice6913]

Who ever thought that Hip Hop would take it this far.

[@Livingtree32]

Especially if you remember rapping duke, ugh....

[@Laserduckyz]

Aye classic

[@JyGhAa]

RIP

[@peytonluc9872]

Freddie in the lime-light cause he rhyme tight.

[@robgoose]

High art + black excellence.

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

Favourite part: Freddie “shout-out Egon. He ain’t bring no wine but it’s all good..” Madlib “No wiiine”

[@SPWILLY]

Yeah bro Madlibs reaction tho he's guttered 😂

[@Motharofpearl]

my favorite part was the music

[@MakeitStop-er5kx]

😂 salute

[@mccawkluxklan]

@@Motharofpearl bore off

[@NeutralMjolkHotel]

zoinks that pretty was tight too I guess

[@marsbar8286]

"I can't hold no grudges, my hands too busy catching blessings"

[@Ginfinit]

Tremendous!!

[@rhowshad]

yo, that line got me too

[@G_____]

I literally made this my mantra earlier today

[@linaespinoza3574]

And I been struggling my whole life…. Pray the lord to get my soul right….

[@elginvenable5358]

Man this that kinda line that has me almost in tears everytime😭

[@jlstudios8823]

If there ever was a live MadGibbs album like this with El Michels Affair I wouldn't be ready

[@OgreFunk]

man i wish

[@erivera1993]

And I seen him live a few times seen him on the bandana tour best performance Yet

[@Kyza-up2xb]

nobody would be ready for that

[@ronultra]

I would love that!

[@NaajiRahmbah]

Or worthy

[@louisiana_hotsauce3746]

"I can't hold no grudges, my hands is too busy catchin blessings". 🙏🏾 Gansta Gibbs

[@ggyoungboynba3787]

dat bar waz tuff 🔥💯💯

[@travelinman12]

Freddie Kane mad underated yo

[@Matsoni85]

Put it on a t shirt, im buyin

[@MrGboydido]

ISTAY THICC yeah this bar caught me too

[@dc.dronehome]

Definitely one of my fave Gangsta Gibbs lines!

[@ortumrch2003]

It´s a monthly tradition to go back to this perfomance.

[@julius5057]

Weekly

[@carloolivari1072]

​@@julius5057 daily for me, brothers

[@xiterluca]

@@julius5057the best shi to listen on a Saturday morning while drinking cofee

[@kyleh6173]

You can really see the bond Gibbs and Madlib have together. That's a true brotherly love right there

[@MrPlito95]

I saw them live in Portugal this summer and you are completely right, you can really see they have a strong, deep bond.

[@apullcan]

It really looks like they're having fun here. It's super infectious.

[@minorsnow5306]

Much love because he helped save his career!

[@jlstudios8823]

Literally man when I saw him hug Madlib and kiss him on the cheek it made me smile. Those dudes are family forever

[@NickcLaBelle]

it’s the cutest

[@607995]

Imagine being a blogger and thinking you were cooler than this guy.

[@srikarpamidi1946]

LOL

[@flipeffect305]

🤣

[@LoveyoDance]

🤣🤣💀

[@betterearthcomposttea838]

AK crying in the McDolnalds drive thru rn

[@Physiktest]

XD

[@Lve2face]

Tiny desk is the most progressive institution in this country

[@user-iliiiiilllliiiillllii]

Heck Yeah. Really supporting indie scene out there

[@Rushil69420]

김재은 Bandana was a released by a major label, but yeah

[@user-iliiiiilllliiiillllii]

@@Rushil69420 like in 'general' you know? not like RYHE is considered as major right?

[@withnail-and-i]

I loved when they made me discover that obscure band called The Muppets

[@MrFeebs]

FAX

[@samueljakobsenIBB7]

8:45 the way he talks, and ends with "my boy", followed by a perfect start from the band is absolutely beautiful. As if they were making samples real-time.

[@ShadowD3mon25]

reminds me of the outros and intros of Pinata and how they flow into each other

[@genghis_quan]

The live band needs way more credit.

[@BonesDMS4life]

Alex Doyle it sounded so on point like The transitions were crazy

[@LeopoldoAPMD]

the band is el michels affair!

[@yoyo-rs6wz]

Fr tho my man on piano played some crazy scales

[@MrDucehands]

You're so right. They're incredible.

[@papatanice9627]

Yes but, madlib legend!

[@volnaramone2321]

"And I can't hold no grudges my hands been too busy catching blessings" Tough line

[@cosmosPK]

By the time they showed me love I didn’t even want it. -Gibbs

[@drehardin]

Potent !

[@tylerreimer3604]

that set of lines is so deep!!

[@mezcalderon]

mfs be saying freddie fell off but this is still one of the best tiny desks of all time plus his discography stays untouched; solid work all around, every single release

[@MFBloosh]

He puts out a top 5 album almost every year lol.

[@ogdentaylor7473]

Who tf say Freddie fell off

[@Barz4Dice]

I've never ever hear or read anyone say that, you're schizophrenic

[@frankiedelic6647]

@@ogdentaylor7473children who let beef between artists who will never know them dictate opinions. They’re so corny.

[@mostertrucks]

"They said curry can't shoot threes" 😂😂

[@officialmasqq_594]

Madlib is so happy and content just sat there banging some little drums even though he probably masterminded the beat for every song being performed, he has to be one of the most wholesome people in hip hop today

[@bakedbrownie69]

on an ipad too!

[@mcjaydanger]

There's no probably. Madlib did write and produce all these songs. Madlib is to hip hop what a composer/conductor is to classical music.

[@Signal_in_the_noise]

@@mcjaydanger so there aren’t any samples on their record ?

[@mcjaydanger]

@@Signal_in_the_noise He used the samples to write the song.

[@TMFransen]

If Alfredo is not Grammy nominated this year, another riot will start

[@stijn8588]

Freddie is getting more popular every release so maybe this year but i doubt it. Grammys only love mainstream melodic trap artists

[@whyglory4]

YES

[@blackbird396]

Facts

[@Mr12justin]

@@stijn8588 i have faith victory lap and daytona were nominated a year ago we'll see

[@betterearthcomposttea838]

They gonna give it to Makelmore

[@jerrodkilla23]

I’ve lost count on how many times I’ve watched this.

[@tomtomcoleman10]

An education init

[@rolodexpropaganda]

tom coleman I wish they would’ve did cataract

[@eduardooolair5823]

Mane my GF all ready trippin cause ive satyed playing since it was out...but she dont FEEL me tho

[@peterkeleher]

same my dude

[@ybanks777]

jerrodkilla23 same bro same

[@jaimerivera2860]

I like how Gibbs is so grateful he kisses and hugs his friend Madlib.

[@chigga8743]

It’s a beautiful thing

[@LamontKirk-lh2tz]

Best

[@TheHoneyBadgerDUDE]

This is one of those Tiny Desks where you wish they would just keep jammin' for a while longer...

[@GreenDragonPainting]

Until the day i go underneath dirt

[@kennydelnegro6345]

Agreed

[@thinkfree2258]

Yes.

[@dequanspencer4530]

Especially Soul Right

[@elginvenable5358]

Deadass, wish they just did the whole album

[@beyondthabottomline5498]

"I can't hold no grudges my hands to busy catching blessings"

[@redsanford5348]

I scrolled down and saw your comment right when Gibbs said it. Crazy... Peace

[@MJ12830]

Same here 😂

[@djthrift697]

That's one of them lines right there! I thought the same thing.

[@lifeonholidae]

A message to the tiny desk people regarding their godtier performances: THE PEOPLE DEMAND AN ALBUM.

[@v.m.a.d.a]

This is the result of putting a team together who are all masters of their craft. Pure perfection. Every single component of this set couldn't have done a better job. It's like music version of the '92 Dream Team. Legendary.

[@voicessamples7396]

Absolutely.

[@jacksononthetrack8301]

This is probably the coolest Tiny Desk out of all them.

[@madtrackk]

Except for Mac!

[@oaxacaflockaflame9294]

@@madtrackk pfft

[@madtrackk]

@@oaxacaflockaflame9294 that means disagree or agree loll.

[@sprb4725]

Top 5 with paak, mac, and a couple others

[@madtrackk]

@@sprb4725Bless bro didn't even know their was was 2 2pac one

[@captinretardo]

Marco Benevento, the guy on the keys, is one of the coolest guys I’ve ever met. I was working backstage at music festival in Pennsylvania and he headlined it. Dude was so cool. His talent is beyond words

[@yandhi4202]

Honestly dudes talented af

[@BrettPrice1983]

@Miko Homma might be a korg microsampler?

[@locke8826]

Freddie Gibbs aka Freddie Gordy aka Freddie Corleone aka Freddie Forgiato aka Freddie Kane aka Gangsta Gibbs aka the Baby Faced Gangsta aka Freddie Soprano aka Baby Faced Killa aka Uncle Fred aka ESGN Boss aka Eastside Moonwalker aka Eastside Slim aka Big Lord Bunny Rabbit aka Baby Scarface

[@jlstudios8823]

AKA Freddie Gary Gibbs AKA Mafioso Grosso Gibbsitelli

[@min-fk5vq]

Aka free base freddy

[@walteralvarado8099]

Locke ... aka Nobody Seen Nobody

[@bruisecruise4621]

aka gangsta kane

[@uzzielhernandez8945]

AKA King of R&B

[@elvinlantigua]

The greatest NPR set. Period.

[@laali-miller4463]

No Doubt! ❤️ Also check out “ The Roots and Bilal NPR”

[@Emanuel-bm9vn]

Ong bro. Freddie one of the greatest to ever do it

[@bchill7599]

Anderson Paak's tiny desk gives this a run

[@berryseinfeld6772]

I think so. I might be missing someone. But I think so.

[@mdigga3017]

Gotta love how Freddie embraces his brotha

[@Danzyao]

When I started listening to Gibbs 10 years ago I never thought that I'd be seeing him in such a context. I am 100% here for it. He deserves recognition fame and success.

[@Danzyao]

@Khalid Garvey X the moment I heard "boxframe Cadillac" and "one mø time" I knew I'd be enjoying his music for a long time after.

[@getwoke1148]

@Khalid Garvey X I've been a fan since Kush and Leather then Oil Money solidified it for me

[@johnmartin2580]

Pianist Marco Benevento is straight up killing it!

[@ryantechiera7139]

Grateful Dead cover band pianist

[@gabrielrivera1581]

He tore it up

[@kevindorff7669]

Benevento/Russo duo old school and Marco has band with Karina Rykman, plus GRAB, dope to see him with madlib live

[@aleksandarterzic8730]

Pretty good. Watched it 200 times.

[@coachsoobin]

Am I the only one that replayed Gibbs hugging Madlib? The love is so real, that's awesome

[@franmaga28]

Nathan Fantauzza yea he just acknowledged how much of a better artist he became by working with him. You can tell he is truly grateful, and its nice to see a producer get his recognition from time to time.

[@hiramclarkebeats4295]

lol i knew im gonna find comment like that , yeah that was pretty sweet , maybe even 2 much lol

[@jazmost]

Freddy one of the most slept on. People running around saying hiphop is dead when Freddy Caine is alive.

[@agfb4039]

LiveJ5 they skipped him on a Grammy I’m still mad bro

[@JROKRIZZY]

LiveJ5 it’s ridiculous smh they sleep tho

[@Nothingatall1984]

Facts, his album deserved a grammy nod. It IS the best album of the year.

[@MrMISTANOODLES]

LiveJ5 No not slept on at all. Listening from the Netherlands. There’s just not so many people with a good musical taste. Been listening to Madlib since early 2000’s. And to Gibbs since couvert coup (that track with curren$y)

[@megabkny]

MrMISTANOODLES facts people ears are broken

[@kemko8925]

The musicality in this is beyond incredible.

[@onethousandmilliondollar]

Yeah it has so much musicality that it sounds like music

[@davidsaenz3658]

Musicians & artists at their best. Poetry..

[@andrecapataz9073]

Bass player has insane pocket, groove, and improvisation. He’s not playing anything crazy, but is playing enough to the point it leaves a good taste in your mouth.

[@bert3163]

Great musicians like him can play one note with style and enthusiasm. They don’t even need complex melodies or solos to make you feel it.

[@possibly8180]

You know a bassist is cooking when they bring the sunburst tort-guard P-bass out

[@hunteryerrell4174]

The bass is sooo warm!

[@ActionJotaPe]

It's got that vintage tone and the bass player's got some funky licks going on too

[@scarab944]

The sound of a P bass with flatwound strings played close to the neck.

[@hunteryerrell4174]

JotaPe679 For sure!

[@ElFrrrito]

I think that's the bassist from The Menahan Street Band, who also played for Charles Bradley.

[@SparklesofGold]

Its also because the band is not playing loud. Many of the bands in tiny desk play too loud.

[@dontnobodycareaboutus]

I love it when men can say "I love you" to each other. That's power. Next up, The Professionals.

[@blovesbooks25]

Right?!

[@Nothingatall1984]

Yes, its endearing, nothing more than that

[@lighthousemaccabee8133]

Yeaaa. I guess kind of weird but this a new era

[@jazz4617]

And he gave him a lil kiss 🥰

[@heathertea2704]

@@jazz4617 LOVE it.😊😊😊

[@TimmWith2Ms]

Nooooo way! Gibbs on Tiny desk with live instruments is just everythingggg. Tiny desk, but the largest musical vision

[@Danzyao]

No artist is too big or too small to create beautiful 🎶 for the world to appreciate.

[@drlamonicajames]

Freddie Gibbs... I MUST rearrange my top 5. He's definitely there. I absolutely loved this set.

[@theloniousvic]

ANOTHER RARE SIGHTING OF THE ILLUSIVE MADLIB... WHERES MY ULTRABALL!

[@willyumche]

Saw him at the great hall in Toronto years ago... it was a trip lol Madlib performing on turntables is less of a set and more of sitting in on his own personal listening session... which was amazing albeit unexpected

[@Curvends]

Shoutout the man on the keys

[@Opopoboz]

his name is Marco Benevento, he's in a group called "El Michels Affair", I highly recommend their take on Wu-Tang Clan's Aint Nuthing Ta F Wit

[@FearLessWander]

Opopoboz I’m checking out that return to the 37th chamber right now.

[@Dominiricanation]

I thought he was Ludwig Gorranson

[@SparklesofGold]

Marco has a KZbin channel...

[@TheeKaylaMarieOne]

Cold 🥶

[@Aunt_Jemima]

The replay value of this video is incredible.

[@anthonymagallan3508]

All day

[@theelitist3435]

Every weekend I pour a couple drinks and play this before I go to the pub

[@binoharris8010]

Understatement

[@foodtastesgood8579]

That Mars Volta profile pic tho

[@DLion72]

Yup. On my 50th watch🥺

[@ronsiplon7406]

56 years old,this is my jam. Listen to this everyday.

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

That fool is diggin the guts out that bass😳👌🏾🔥

[@siddhant717]

Hahahaha, couldn't have thought of a better way to put it myself.

[@mastertrey4683]

I knew i wasn't alone thinking that he was popping off bro!

[@mike713rd]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lancetanui3438]

Yooo big pause

[@saaw8344]

The bass and keys are insane

[@SinReality420]

I really love the fact that madlib and gibbs are good buddies

[@manman-fq4zw]

It's family at this point bruh

[@keihnungm2011]

ADVISORY: This video contains excellent language.

[@tuazonwarrior]

3:40 is my face whenever I practice drums during 2020

[@AfferbeckBeats]

*Exquisite language

[@rehaanray7209]

Especially the words “Madlib a legend”

[@1675T190]

This comment made me actually laugh lol

[@austinmonroe3894]

Spot on advisory

[@ashleybooi6813]

"I can't hold no grudges, my hands is too busy catchin' blessings"

[@Mr.HuntJr]

Real talk. If Freddie and Madlib put this album out with the live band....🤯🤯🤯

[@OfLoveInRomance]

Yes. I need that

[@wellfedstarvingartist]

Bandana is better live than in studio.

[@NBeard-cf6ot]

This part...

[@jobo4681]

Man talk about two dudes who’ve deserved this for a minute. Happy for them for real

[@mallorysmith8610]

Everything sounds better with a band doin they thang

[@hotsauce3087]

This is one of my favorite taped performances Ive ever seen. The synergy was great, amazing production, band played great. Gibbs and Madlib killed it. Gibbs killed it with the G chain, stussy track RL color jacket. Chanel glasses. Fitted. Butter. Sauce. Performance was clean af. This got me through some tough Covid times. This video is therapy haha

[@loosecanon4]

I love it when the whole performance is on point. But in an organic way. Everyone is doing their own thing but it somehow fits. You’re absolutely right about Freddie’s fit and how he wore it. Madlib letting the band shine while he just adds the finishing touches with his bongos and shakers. It’s masterful.

[@clintgahm1495]

Church

[@LecabelHelpsMe]

@@clintgahm1495 Chuuuch!

[@olyaapostolova188]

I can't stop listening to this, nor looking at Freddie. Gangsta jazz art

[@mhbackman]

Freddie and Madlib need to do a full live jazz album with this band or BADBADNOTGOOD. IMAGINE IT!

[@smellsfishi]

Marcus Backman my wet dream

[@Jiiwt]

Whoooaaa BADBADNOTGOOD is still around?

[@fredrickjohnson7711]

@@smellsfishi oooooooo yeah

[@Slims222]

Jiwt yeah dude they’re on tour rn

[@ruffprophetproductions]

yea i’d probably nut my pants no cap

[@SheKeepsPassinMeBy]

[stank face head nods for 10 minutes]

[@UrBnUnderdogg]

😂💯

[@therealyoungfinesse]

haaaaahahahaaa maaaan straight up

[@standardbrah]

lolllll that's right my guy

[@lovemo_dee]

😂😂😂😂 For real

[@Itsbobbbby]

Facts

[@liamlynch7591]

I wish there were more hip hop artists performing with a live band like this

[@connor2294]

Liam Lynch that would be dope but I feel like there’s a time and place for it. So much of Madlib’s music is rooted in soul and uses real instruments anyways so it’s a pretty seamless transition. Sounds great tho this is my favorite tiny desk for sure

[@Chicagopaisan]

Go see Lupe on his tour. The live band was great

[@getwoke1148]

Alot of them can't 😂

[@warrengee2250]

Imagine live auto tune 😂😂😂😂😂

[@RhynoPS3]

Anderson Paak is amazing live as well.

[@peacefulnoise4355]

Freddie is untouchable. Blessing to the ears. In the top 0.01% of his listeners on Spotify for a good reason

[@bert3163]

In one song he said his flow is god-level. And, well…I can’t argue with that. Listening to him ride the beat is like Magic Mountain - a rollercoaster in the dark. You never know what’s coming next.

[@SuavisforsenE]

@@bert3163 exactly

[@gosugosu1280]

no love for the bassist? he's great!

[@LeopoldoAPMD]

nick movshon

[@daeremcyemcy6349]

No my man. no love for the bassist

[@Riceordie]

Amazing!!!!

[@elchulito52]

Yes the musicians are the real talented ones here.

[@kurtedwins5330]

Bassist literally don't give a f$#@

[@BarryMcCalkiner]

“This video contains explicit language” Oh I know buddy that’s why I’m here for this Freddie Kane

[@arthurjoliveau8143]

Sixfam is

[@lucafato4103]

This is the best web's content of 2019

[@lovewater4832]

fact

[@guido.grignaffini]

I keep coming back to this almost every week. Freddie and Lib are just so good.

[@g121176]

Saved this to my favorites

[@nelsonrodriguez8513]

Madlib and Freddie Gibbs are the equivalent of Goku and Vegeta

[@BossStar]

Aye yo..let me tell you sumthin.. You right..

[@davidvillainy8660]

Man, don't compare them with anime

[@creathechiboi]

@@davidvillainy8660 no no, he's got a point

[@camerondoyle4337]

F: ayo, the scouter says we over 9000 funk, Mad M: Over 9000? shiiieeeee

[@flowerboi1815]

Then mf doom must be beerus.

[@RD-zj6vc]

Who's the pianist? He's killing it.

[@Itsbobbbby]

Reginald Dorsey Marco Benevento

[@ChocolateDon929]

Reginald Dorsey amazing

[@Queen_Sylvia]

Marco Benevento

[@Juliancolucci1]

He's the keyboardist in one of the most successful Grateful dead cover bands - JRAD

[@herrerajoey2]

I was looking in the comments to make sure I wasn't the only one who wanted to know.

[@NoLimitNinos]

I would put this into a pod and send it into space. So if aliens find it before they find us, they'll know we cool.

[@mitchelltaylor1391]

Haha imagine aliens in a lil space ship with stank face just head bobbin to this like "let's go check these fools out real fast"

[@gtoutofthawrld]

Amazing comment 😂👍

[@bundlezstaxnokapp9564]

Indeed an agree as well my lyrical "bruv/sis" !!! Keep REAL HIPHOP alive an also show the ENTIRE world an outta space what they missin out ON!!!

[@matsbartram7642]

Aliens luv some caine i guess

[@tfdima]

Tell that to NASA

[@TheLifeline19]

This is a classic. Freddie forgiatto

[@suzukiearl7835]

this the closest we'll get to seeing yesterday's new quintet live in 2019

[@jasonharris7770]

Facts. That was my first thought watching this.

[@veevaughn]

suzuki earl i was thinking THE exact thing

[@brianbadonde9251]

Wait what quintet?

[@anthonyo7071]

BiG GHost one of madlibs alter egos. Was supposed to be a jazz band type of vibe

[@brianbadonde9251]

@@anthonyo7071 thanks!!

[@aftrimg]

At the end of a 12 hour night shift, this is what I needed.

[@claudephilips8468]

Respect the grind ✊🏿

[@Sam-cs1ez]

Well enjoyed I bet

[@gnatsson1629]

Secure that bag homes.

[@skyyhiry8739]

Keep doin ya thing! We almost there!!!!

[@siddharthsingh7747]

Madlib, The Greatest Sampler in the game.

[@zeynor2245]

That would be Kanye

[@gottalight3574]

J Dilla

[@2beezz287]

No ID said "..."

[@arontung]

J dilla is not in the game no more, May he rest in power. So yes Madlib.

[@bassitabdul-rahman2629]

That'd be DJ premier

[@serg6264]

Always find myself coming back to this one🏝🚤

[@213byron]

Same💥💥💥

[@agapefaith]

The beginning song on the piano is by R.D. Burman and it’s called “Dance Music” a song from a old Indian Bollywood film. Sounds hella good🎹❤️ !

[@RawGumbo]

Thank you

[@Nothingatall1984]

Thanks

[@agapefaith]

Energetic Liberator your welcome :)

[@agapefaith]

Julian Sais your welcome :)

[@heathertea2704]

@@agapefaith THANKS! The INTRO made the whole set 🔥.✌

[@Thebey-215]

We are getting closer to having Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def on NPR!!

[@agfb4039]

what YESSS

[@mariomaldonado4260]

I knew when I stood they would turn on me🙏🏾

[@shivzzi]

listing to Mos Def sing Umi Says with a live band on NPR would be the best thing ever

[@snottyman]

literally

[@gajayjay]

I’ve seen Mos backed by Robert glasper, Derrick Hodge, Chris Dave and and dj jahi Sundance. One of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. Umi says was a stand out but they also did a madvillian Meatgrinder cover which was epic

[@SwirlyMang]

This version of Soul right is so doooooope

[@tomtomcoleman10]

Mad better init. Sharper

[@GreenDragonPainting]

Fuckn right

[@jesusmejia1334]

Tons better than the OG.

[@estebanventura3841]

All the songs on this concert are better versions of themselves