Tobe Nwigwe: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.

[@IndekaDesireeRodriguezconGonza]

❤1❤❤❤

[@LotoreffShef]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉q🎉qqq11 1qqqqq🎉

[@anastasiiabolbukh2471]

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]

😅😅😅

[@CanHoldya]

What's our main purpose as human? To be ... Simply, just to be. Tobe,Fatz, David,Nel,Luke... Salute and to all the musicians Salute! Music is healing to people like me.

[@KevOnStage]

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

[@DJMotorMouth713]

KevOnStage #ouu

[@TaiStewart]

Dude! He's crazy amazing.

[@nololag5865]

😂😂😂

[@nololag5865]

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

[@MARKTH3COBRA]

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

[@ashishshukla2157]

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

[@MrSpiderman48]

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

[@spaceantelope1]

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

[@bishopdadonuk]

Same 💯💯

[@trenttravis1720]

I needed to hear this

[@Ahriman_II]

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

[@kaneskorner6298]

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

[@Not2Creativeman]

I aint even realize he was talking about his wife thats a dope line

[@jjhayes8041]

Yessss

[@Its.Just.Katara]

Literally my favorite line

[@creativeseeher8455]

Whew!!!

[@cynthiabenbow1859]

Indeed

[@machellebangbang1938]

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

[@aldinewilliams5680]

Till this day 🗣️

[@angelpeoples4877]

My fav too

[@anum717]

toss up between this and spillage village tbh

[@afolabioluwapelumi7330]

Yesss

[@user-ei2ls9qc8g]

Absolutely.... EASILY ❗

[@andregaddis4447]

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

[@niqueybangz]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@grace2garden403]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@stalee51]

🙌🏿🙏🏾

[@tlhawthorne]

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]

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

[@planeoleme]

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]

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

[@megancoleman425]

All Facts hunni........

[@stalee51]

Yeeessss!! 🙌🏿

[@BlueCatMafia]

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

[@silaee]

Don't forget this is what Christians need

[@Chef_boyrgangsta]

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

[@cryptoram4203]

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

[@reignmorton9422]

oh u caught that too lol?

[@rolandocastro44]

1mrgainey explain this bar to me boys.

[@Chef_boyrgangsta]

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]

1mrgainey 🗣far more important!!

[@s.h.a.nw.i.l.l2064]

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

[@isavalera7215]

That part!

[@queennopicks]

💯💯💯💯💯🧘🏾‍♀️💜

[@johnade9773]

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

[@shawnborinya]

Me too bro proudly Igbo boy❤️💪🏿✊🏿

[@deewynn]

Well of course he did!!👑🖤✊🏾💪🏾☝🏾

[@johnade9773]

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

[@SumumbaSobukwe]

@@johnade9773 facts

[@keiwoo1822]

YESSS

[@jameslankester3940]

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

[@megami7373]

James Lankester MY HEART

[@-Siwel-]

Honestly a dream

[@verafranko6138]

James Lankester thanks cap✔️

[@JonnyRants]

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]

@@verafranko6138 hahahahaaaa!!

[@JenniferEllissolopreneur]

"Stop giving CPR to dead situations." Tobi Nwigwe

[@monajapalmer3902]

💯

[@TechOutAdam]

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

[@thabontimba5766]

Common''s Be, chords

[@KC426859]

5:52 repeat button

[@reachinnirvana9076]

@@KC426859 552?

[@KC426859]

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

[@TinaLin-fy1uy]

Was thinking of this and saw your comment lol

[@joeybela4581]

Whoever lint roll these shirts need a raise

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

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

[@HOOPTREEFAMILY]

😂😂😂😂 ain’t Neva Lied straight spiffy

[@grant5941]

HOF comment

[@ashb234]

😂😂😂😂

[@JamesParkAvenue]

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

[@Minister1Little]

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]

❤🏆

[@eveythingthatsadam]

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

[@reactionninja5819]

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

[@benjaminromanello3157]

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]

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

[@nainai6030]

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

[@TVKennedy3]

Super dope comment✊🏽✊🏽🙌🏽

[@JJredickpublicist]

I love it

[@blessedcdc83]

THIS COMMENT!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lesliebryan9401]

Absolutely

[@lwilliams8141]

I felt this comment frfr.

[@andrewwinterz8792]

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

[@kevindillard81]

I agree

[@angielaree5506]

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

[@Jaycran22]

Lol agreed 👍🏽

[@ATMM514]

I need that baby to come talk to mine lol

[@GrownFolkConvrsation]

@@ATMM514 😂😂

[@rblair5342]

Baby knows shes where she belongs.

[@lyricjanee5539]

When you are raised in it you act accordingly

[@Tessitura9]

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

[@goodial]

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

[@kwilliams3770]

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]

Lanell Grant 🔥

[@mrredmon99]

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

[@DJMotorMouth713]

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

[@dmccray629]

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

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

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

[@sonnydee5135]

Truuue

[@ashleyharris397]

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

[@dmccray629]

@@ashleyharris397 Beautiful thing

[@littleteme78]

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.

[@reemro8760]

Background singers voices are majestic

[@Tysheria_]

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

[@monajapalmer3902]

Rightt!!!!

[@donaldmokgale3123]

that was a haymaker!

[@jamar1209]

The way they framed it with the harmony was criminal.

[@me_souljah]

It literally reminded me of my ex lol

[@m3lly9327]

SAAAAAME!!!!! 😭💯💯💯

[@clemdonbaird5957]

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]

Use to back in the day

[@b3at2]

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

[@shocktherapyhelpsjones6321]

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

[@miketurns202]

Clemdon Baird Incredibly well said fam ✊🏿

[@ruckusbuck]

@@b3at2 Corrupt communications spoils good manners. 🤣

[@lovemo_dee]

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]

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]

I peeped the OutKast references too.

[@nicoleday2305]

sweetie, that was enough! 😇

[@diontewilson5096]

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

[@romanmoralesqb1]

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

[@TheNerdRapper]

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

[@matthewhannan291]

She is the truth. I lovee her set. 💗.

[@harmonyandhaileypearson8236]

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

[@jarmaal]

NEL WAS COMING FOR HEADS

[@mcj7042]

SAMEEE

[@kashahrar.8719]

SNAPPED!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@austinshort3313]

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.

[@DarrenPrintemps]

well said 💯

[@dansorrentinl6442]

Fire comment my dude

[@inrbeauty]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Bubbles-qh7ez]

🙌🏾👏🏾

[@willontecampbell-williams9895]

I was trying to tag that man in your comment but youtube wouldn't let me

[@itsmeman2009]

“Stop giving cpr to dead situations” tobe ✊🏿

[@msdeethehoneybeewilson4681]

Yaaaaassss!!!

[@olumide31907]

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

[@Deandrebeck13]

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

[@valkyduffis1949]

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

[@brigettereid8961]

Me too! I can't stop listening to him

[@junalenedemavivas5218]

@@valkyduffis1949 ?-

[@grace2garden403]

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

[@heatherrains8702]

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.

[@internetathi]

Tobe Nwigwe now has a fan in me.

[@JayJones]

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]

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]

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

[@jameshoward3rd]

Very well said.

[@newlife9606]

Bond is evident

[@CappuccinoBabino]

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

[@zanay]

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

[@lexi10ac]

HalleluYah

[@SAnderson54]

YUP! AMEN!

[@Kang-B-and-The-Sipps77]

Ariona Zanay ahhh yeahhh ✊🏿💯

[@tintethapelomacdonald9057]

You can say again

[@lswilcoxon]

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

[@deed8915]

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

[@erikaveganvixen7540]

That's beautiful to recognize too 💜

[@xxblackbellexx]

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

[@jarmaal]

Right!

[@andresvaldes2491]

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]

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]

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

[@54601nina]

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

[@christinanuguid1299]

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]

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

[@rachelsmith3230]

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

[@christine0513]

My former colleague ❤

[@sweetlogang6209]

Whole facts 💯

[@vc8311]

Period(t)

[@tinobeans4310]

every single time!

[@latanyabeason6881]

Our Queen Neil!

[@Dipzyist]

This keyboard player be outchea doing the lords work

[@jorotaful]

Say that...

[@zionnicoleshow8570]

Yes God👋🏾

[@ayoadewumi6568]

Yes sir

[@keithanebitumbila680]

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

[@loud_inkdlamini]

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

[@DanielGonzalezC]

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

[@elizabethbennett4377]

badu's was the best. this is second.

[@butyoucancallmesam]

H.E.R and Daniel were pretty fye!

[@gabo.4355]

The Roots and Bilal was outstanding.

[@DanielGonzalezC]

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

[@GoodxJ]

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

[@krysroc]

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

[@iamkatykabha]

Indeed. Very therapeutic

[@Uncle_Sammo]

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

[@nololag5865]

Didn't even recognize the bby

[@delcoplaza]

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

[@davidmichaelwyatt]

Samuel Soyebo yessir

[@Polygroove1]

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]

Truth ☝🏽

[@roeandboz]

Kelvin D. Marshall right on!

[@cedrickrandolph988]

Kelvin D. Marshall well said sir

[@nzuix]

Yes.

[@queenofweaves916]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@willwatson7255]

Nell's flow on Caged Birds- absolute FORCE

[@bernadettedaughter3058]

Gave me chills.!!!!

[@Akutukananu]

All 🔥 No steam!

[@StarFantasy]

Didn’t want to mess up the 111 likes so ill be the 3rd comment! Yes her verse is🔥sparks something in my soul🙌🏾

[@NatashaK_Thee_AustinRealtor]

I mean I listen to it every morning! Straight 🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@dsadler840]

💯 she's so 🔥

[@cdymcclanahan]

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]

Try "Make it Home"... All the feels 💖

[@cdymcclanahan]

@@unkinkmesuites1031 you were not wrong

[@torriajohnson7421]

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

[@enricoangelo8]

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

[@cassib2820]

“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]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@enso1hunned227]

✔️✔️

[@chrisgriffin778]

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

[@stephoneduncan4026]

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

[@bikamouse]

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

[@tashajackson7968]

You’re absolutely right, it’s amazing

[@sambrazenas9858]

Spot on

[@SPOKENWORDZ1970]

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

[@ashiaphillips6049]

I was thinking the same thing

[@macabrerealityshow]

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]

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]

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

[@kamrantahir111]

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

[@chadjohnson3777]

He's dope

[@l8knight635]

I thought I was the only one

[@plicool]

That's amazing 😁😁

[@Shalomcoffeehub]

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

[@christopherboles9834]

Your not the only one

[@TheDreamingJune]

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

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

yessssss ! NPR knows how to bring me some gems !

[@jm-je4tl]

Agandi Asiimwe...

[@niqueybangz]

🔥

[@raymondjordan1802]

Two years later, this is still refreshing!!!

[@Charyl.w.an.A]

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

[@1LocWonder]

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

[@ataviaskai]

I’m even later lol

[@echomike5097]

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

[@mecca3000]

Everything ! 🙏🏾

[@ThatGirlGiGiNYC]

He is fiyahhhh right?

[@johnbell4469]

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

[@zariahtorkpo5051]

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

[@swaliandali]

Me either. I listen several times a day.

[@classified7991]

Same

[@Mzmomoney]

Same. I love it

[@brittcole9807]

Me too!! I absolutely love this!!

[@killary_Banx]

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

[@FreeLife116]

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

[@gc9376]

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]

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]

NELL does have an album on Spotify and other music

[@Marc_Anthony]

They all have their own projects

[@jamesprice8116]

WORD

[@kimberlyjohnson1599]

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.

[@john-adriancoker2789]

Backing vocals for days, smoother than Baileys, Cream, Honey, Silk and both Shea and Cocoa Butter 😭

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

Preach!!!! They killed it, complimenting Tobe very well!!!!

[@ntokozohlatshwayo6045]

@@scottabshire21 the back up singers here in tiny desk always kill it!!!!🤞🏿

[@gabo.4355]

The smooth brother made me feel like Sunday when the pastor gets the spirit....🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@john-adriancoker2789]

@@gabo.4355 No doubt, every time Tobe performs he's in the spirit, something just takes over 😳 and Dave, Luke & Maddy definitely took us to church

[@rafa.blackbird.tattoo]

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]

From Brazil too 😁

[@mschatz2]

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

[@1stella444]

I’m

[@fradiangue2793]

No body cares

[@James-el4vw]

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

[@andrewilkens7131]

This man is a hope dealer for sure 💯

[@teflondontheboss]

The fact the toddler slept through this, is validation you on a chosen path by the Almighty bro, big up to you, NPR, and the entire band. Powerful.

[@Juicelee777]

so I know people want Kendrick and Cole to a project but can we get Big K.R.I.T and Tobe to make the new Outkast?

[@mrjohnson2474]

That would be end for a lot of these rap acts

[@oshayj9614]

They could run the game, straight black excellence as a music genre

[@vonjames8859]

Fred Mckinstry why was I thinking the same thing

[@johnblaze520]

Add two members from cunninglynguists and make the new Goodie Mob (^^)

[@inokerogoyawa]

My lord that would other worldly 🔥🔥

[@queenofweaves916]

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]

😃😍

[@SquareNoggin]

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]

TOTALLY AGREE MY SISTER!!!

[@mayramckinney3710]

Robert Gilmore 2 💯

[@grace2garden403]

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

[@Ecargo8200]

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

[@rkms5606]

💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯❤️✊🏿💯

[@callmekrayy]

FACCCCCCCTTTSSS

[@musiclover2.06]

🎯🎯🎯

[@alyssakalette]

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

[@jdsbaby34]

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

[@MrJPHinkle]

I'd love to be in that choir room.

[@mslakisabush1733]

I saw David singing with Ledesi... !!

[@ChuckDTre4NC]

What church u at Myra?

[@teeseay2001]

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

[@beverlywallace6855]

Dope , Dope is the 💣

[@wolfpacklongboarderssoutha5625]

Did I just witnesd an artist give his backup singers more spotlight than himself??

[@phrozengeb2009]

one with the fro made all his beats since day 1

[@jasonpare8265]

squad goals - spread the love!

[@leonardojames6449]

@@phrozengeb2009 megan the stallion

[@plicool]

You just did man. Tobe is the Greatest

[@thesheshed1775]

Much deserved spotlight

[@kdrickSportzHustLE]

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

[@saphiffertalbert1322]

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

[@MilkNHoney4]

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

[@tphill1889]

AMEN!!!!!!!!

[@ShemaYavesLUVMUZIC]

Kinyotta Walker right!

[@FunnFoto]

Tobe is what the game has needed for a very long time.

[@redddirtgaming6955]

Preach

[@boomshotta]

Tobe been my guy for a minute. The greedy part of me doesn't want him to blow up, but it's his time.

[@destinyegu1572]

I literally type these EXACT words when I posted this video!

[@LooslyHD]

Same my man. He deserves it though. 🤟🏼

[@jeanette7798]

Bro same😂 So blessed to watch him do his ting tho. Making purpose popular✊🏾

[@tinaamariee832]

IKR! But one thing fasho I doubt Tobe would let the industry change what he’s doing now. He’s walking in a purpose & I doubt him or fat will let the industry get in the way of that

[@leslieh.1383]

Yo, saaaammee!!! 😩😭

[@terranceporter3721]

4 years later and I still listen to This at least once a month 🙏🏾 love Tobe !

[@DanShureMusic]

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

[@joelhawkins]

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

[@jubabutler]

Their runs gave me the runs...

[@dltaylor1028]

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]

@@joelhawkins Names?

[@joelhawkins]

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

[@kellib.2444]

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

[@lynnettaw.2061]

Like they said though..That is the Floor!

[@monicakeenon8943]

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

[@monicakeenon8943]

Not since Lauren Hill has this creative genius been heard.

[@ethynthomas4340]

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

[@thulaningazimbi7714]

Blublublublublublublu

[@teeseay2001]

NPR YALL ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST...THANKS FOR GIVING US REAL MUSIC AND DIFFERENT ARTISTS

[@fernandowilson2120]

Eunique Love peace to the GODS and BLACK QUEENS✊🏾

[@yunekavondetta75]

YES!!! If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't know any of these artists!

[@toknowhim3987]

Lord protect these souls from any record label who would try to purchase their souls.

[@musiclover2.06]

AMEN🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@100ch3vy]

Not a chance

[@desireedejean9780]

AMEN

[@mindseteuphoria]

Amen! 🙇🏾‍♀️

[@ugo_charles2468]

Amen!!!!

[@imustbgr8313]

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.

[@BIGBG74]

I love how his wife is holding and nurturing their child... baby ain't made a sound during that entire set. 💯

[@Goddibaba]

True bro.

[@BIGBG74]

@@Goddibaba 💯

[@aspect57]

go check the crib performance... it's adorable even with the interruptions they're obviously awesome parents!

[@tron4733]

His kids so used to it, beautiful

[@caseyisms]

Sweet lullabies.

[@jeniferchisomogu5223]

I'm also a Nigerian American from Southwest Houston, so I connected with this hard!! Love your music, Tobe!

[@objectiveone1478]

Jenifer Ogu 🤘🏾 I didn’t know much about Tobe, but I’m happy he’s reps the city and is super talented! He has my support!

[@davidokwara1894]

What is it our people and that city? I am Nigerian from Nigeria. Igbo by the way

[@SunniSmilez]

he is super dope. I love that his wife and daughter were there.

[@phrozengeb2009]

they always there since day one ... check out... get twisted sundays

[@TheUniquemariah]

Oh I didn't even notice the baby, but I was wondering who was the lady. Thank you lol

[@SunniSmilez]

Mimi A 🤣🤣🌻 ur welcome

[@rarab9290]

Yes, his Queen is always present and I love that. The visual alone is stimulating 😁.

[@kingcesar3615]

I love it and you can see how captivated she is by hearing him rap from his soul

[@fernandotanga7877]

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

[@saintfrancismh8003]

Tobe and 3 Stacks need to collaborate!

[@jayeblocburna]

Definitely

[@redddirtgaming6955]

Everybody's ears would start bleeding if that happened. Brains exploding, eyes poppin out and what not.

[@markbyrd7710]

I'd pay $60 for that album

[@gc9376]

Tobe made a mention of wanting to get Three Stacks on a collab/song.

[@markbyrd7710]

@@gc9376 I believe he's his favorite rapper. If I recall one of his freestyles said "my favorite rapper grew up 9 miles outside Decatur" something like that. Been a minute.

[@blahber222]

another i would have never searched for until NPR introduces me to it. thank you. ♥️

[@coyocoyomatilda]

There are a lot of artists i'm getting to know thnx to Tiny Desk :D

[@shonday8085]

Tiny desk and Colors need and will go down in history!!!

[@nnorush85]

Search him on sway in the morning. He was snappin. And he drops new music every Sunday.

[@KevinMay44]

How can you possibly give this artistry a thumbs down?

[@DanielPerez-jy1ik]

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

[@timothypacheco9109]

It's like he gets joy out of others showcasing their talents.

[@Joyfulsmiles137]

Reading the comments of those now discovering Tobe makes my heart swell with joy and pride. Being able to watch the steady growth and progression of Tobe's movement is awe inspiring and heartwarming. I love everything about him from his writing, his flow, the way he loves and partners with his wife, his team, how much he reps his city, the video visuals and choreography. May the most high continue to direct his path and open more doors for him. The rap game needs Tobe Nwigwe!!!! What a breathe of fresh air. 😍

[@jheezy19]

Michelle Stancil very well spoken

[@nzuix]

Amen to that.

[@PLBoogie]

👐💯..music that inspires the mind, body & soul...✊🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥

[@KrowndPrince]

HalleluYah this brother is being used by the Almighty to resurrect a hope in the masses who have been misled by the mainstream artists for way too long. Speaking on subjects they refuse to address. His raw testimony of triumph truth and power is so necessary for these times we are in. Simply Immaculate 👑🙌🏽 HalleluYah 👑👑👑

[@davidrice1047]

HalleluYah HalleluYah So so true🙌🏽 They’re champions✊🏽

[@Valmural]

Facts

[@yehusala175]

C'mon Bro!!!🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@jecoliasjems2529]

Israel’s waking up 🙌🏽

[@moeazy5267]

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

[@nubianfx]

I love how his wife is always front and center being dope af. Also these VOCALS... wow. Wig flewed!!

[@kai14151]

If this didn't bring tears to your eyes!! you NOT listening right! Tobe, you did that. Blessed beyond measures.

[@nissimouzan3816]

It actually did

[@bigdark67]

you spoke the truth then

[@benniehamilton3055]

ABSOLUTELY QUEEN👸🏽 YOU CAN'T HELP IT IT JUST TOUCH'S YOUR SOUL

[@LaurenOliviArt]

The first song especially for me

[@stellica1975]

Right with you. Talent/passion always gets me.

[@twboss803]

Caged Birds gave me goosebumps. What a collection of talented artist

[@smilingsonya]

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

[@nynataylor3438]

Me a year later in the Target parking lot. 😫💜

[@purplepantheradk]

😂🤣😂yall Silly

[@oediyoradio]

I'm actually obsessed with this at this point, Tobe is something else man

[@maswilson58]

5 times back to back so far.❤

[@fazinblazinstillamazin9447]

Yoooooooo Nell straight murdered that not seeing near enough credit for that 🔥

[@ZeraHorn]

Agree! She really did. Did you see the video where he surprised her with a car?? So dope.

[@tashajackson7968]

Yes she did!!!!

[@dboygame5263]

She gets all the props... they love her sooo much💞she produces everything

[@sweetlogang6209]

Nell straight 🔥 everytime her part come on I be mad hype (swear I'm rapping🤣)

[@nyarush3242]

Does she have her own page ??

[@WrekHouse]

If OutKast was fused into one guy this is what it would produce. Cleanest flows around

[@kamdhatt7648]

Couldn't agree more

[@gabriellej6811]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🐐

[@TheDurango2009]

A whole vibe man. Delivering a show with a purpose not a circus show. Dude definitely does it for the vibes

[@aprylwest1868]

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

[@nabii5951]

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

[@Mari-ck7pm]

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

[@svmto]

I don't see a lot of people in these comments giving props to the back ground vocals. They were amazing!!!

[@Banksydog]

They’re incredible!

[@franmygomez]

Specially the I'm dope song! Killed it! Instant goose bumps!

[@tonyapendleton7467]

'Tell me I'm not the only one who wasn't expecting the white guy to sound like that lol

[@luvleta2759]

100%

[@scrillamanjaro6708]

There’s NOTHING background them. They stood TALL in the paint and CAUGHT BODIES 💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾

[@pjdynomight]

Tobe & Fat the new image of a power couple! Peace & Blessings to all who listened to the lyrics!

[@kokohottie1669]

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

[@nighteowl]

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