Tank: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we've never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk's unique way of showcasing that talent.
Ashley Pointer | June 14, 2023
It's practically a sin to not have Durrell "Tank" Babbs on your spiciest playlist - he's penned some of the steamiest records in R&B. If you've been following our Black Music Month takeover, it's likely you spotted Tank accompanying Babyface, the love maestro himself, on background vocals. In his own concert, the veteran crooner and R&B scholar performed a 14-song medley of passionate love songs and bedroom bops from across his 23 years-long career in music, and turned the Tiny Desk into "the big, nasty Desk."
This doesn't happen without warning: "Some of these songs make you wanna make up. Some of these songs make you wanna breakup and some of these songs make you want to participate in various sexual activities," Tank declared before traversing his catalog. Backed by the phenomenal Florida-based MVP Band, along with a trio of famed background vocalists - singer-songwriter-actor Luke James, singer Brooke Valentine and songwriter/producer Lonny Bereal - we got a taste of the songs that not only established Tank as a pillar in R&B, but hits he wrote and produced for other notable artists such as Jamie Foxx, Omarion, Marques Houston and LeToya Luckett.
Full of buttery smooth runs and yearning melodies (along with the occasional, witty HR joke), Tank's Tiny Desk concert is a stellar display of how powerful the allure of R&B can be, and perhaps a masterclass for any youngin' learning how to woo.
SET LIST
"Slowly"
"Coldest"
"Do What It Do"
"O"
"Naked"
"Regret"
"When We"
"Dirty"
"Can't Let It Show"
"Slow"
"See Through Love"
"Maybe I Deserve"
"I Deserve"
"Please Don't Go"
MUSICIANS
Tank: vocals
Lonny Bereal: vocals
Brooke Valentine: vocals
Luke James: vocals
La'Chaz Holloway: guitar
Alex Hill: keys
Jevon Hill: keys, vocals
Arthur Jones: bass
Jimmy Hill: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director: Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Neil Tevault
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Editor: Maia Stern
Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Sofia Seidel, Kara Frame
Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Elizabeth Gillis
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Josh Rogosin, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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[@sonyamcgriff8062]

Say it !

[@frshluck12]

Will this be done again ?🫢

[@lenababyyy1482]

@@frshluck12this is the second one I seen and I missed both of them. I’m sure they gon doit again

[@frshluck12]

@@lenababyyy1482I hope so🙂Notifications are on this time

[@christinejohnson8582]

Please watch Mr James in Them. He played the "bad guy". I cried when you died the 2nd time. That's not you Edmund and if you were my brother, I would never let you down. Justice for Edmund.❤

[@fondafriday8131]

Luke James does not get the credit he deserves. His voice is mesmerizing

[@powerplantkitchen]

1000%

[@powerplantkitchen]

He’s trying to transition from music to actor

[@seventheoutlawspits]

Mannnnnn I couldn’t figure out who that was…. That’s dude from the Chi!

[@t.lunaimhotepmdiv135]

That part.

[@EboniMicheala]

He’s excellent in everything

[@timeclock5771]

I love how other Artists don’t think too highly of themselves to sing background for another legend.

[@ButtaflyEffect1]

It’s all in Luke James face and attitude that he’s just grateful, even I started remembering the 106 & Park dayz

[@malikahparker646]

I know right

[@JustAGrl007]

Got to be. Because I was like why is Luke James and Brooke Valentine singing background for him

[@letlovereign]

I love how tank recognizes real talent and highlights them in anyway he can to bring real r&b to the forefront

[@rellysunshine9665]

Tank does it all the time as well

[@kiannanowden8]

We see you Brooke Valentine 💝

[@tijeraslack3]

❤❤❤

[@antellsanders1014]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniebranham8422]

OMG, Is anyone her skin? Beautiful skin, we need skincare routine 😊

[@RikaNik-fo8on]

Literally clicked this cuz in the thumbnail I was like is that Brooke Valentine!? Came from Jamie Foxx n Tank messing round on the piano in church vid

[@MarieA1]

@@RikaNik-fo8onI was thinking the same thing bc I’ve never heard her sing. But she surely can sing 🙌🏽

[@ileanamorales4414]

Luke James needs his own Tiny Desk performance.

[@TiaWia2187]

The fact that Brooke Valentine and Luke James are providing background vocals 🤯🤯🤯

[@sarahpatton1217]

I said the same thing. SURPRISING! They are incredible. I wish they would release their own projects too.

[@rody3636]

Love it❤❤❤❤

[@loribowman5207]

Tank just did the same thing for Babyface a few day’s ago. They are all incredible 🫶🏾

[@natashayoung9645]

I was like is that who i think it is.....

[@TiaWia2187]

@@loribowman5207 I feel like Luke James and Avery Wilson would be an epic vocal battle 🤯🫶🏾

[@hernvvn]

WE NEED A MAXWELL TINY DESK FOR SURE :(

[@4brownsuga74]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aarronobsidian5597]

Yes! I also wouldn't mind seeing D'Angelo, Letoya luckett, Steve Lacey, Mary J Blige and mabye even Ludacris

[@spicymilk9567]

@@aarronobsidian5597 D'Angelo barely even exists bro no shot he would do a Tiny Desk lol

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

@@aarronobsidian5597 Mary J Blige would be WILD!

[@305cousinss]

yeah him or lyfe jennings

[@staticstyles]

I love how the band smiled and Tank paused for Luke's riff. You can tell when people love every bit of music.

[@desmondharris3678]

0:20 Slowly 0:55 Coldest 2:03 Tank Produced Songs 5:30 When We 7:14 Dirty 8:05 Love speech 8:29 Can’t let it show 9:16 Amazing Luke James Part 10:45 Slow 12:44 See through love 13:15 Maybe I Deserve 14:40 I Deserve 15:30 Please Don’t Go

[@lesediteleko2704]

Much appreciated🙌🏾🔥

[@shaquanawilliams8354]

Brooke valentine ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrsPWThomas]

Thank you!❤

[@borealfox]

12:00 Outside Your Door

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

No one ever acknowledges, but NPR Tiny Desk is saving good music while celebrating important artist.

[@davidsonbastien3951]

Facts!!!! Us 80s folks appreciate Tiny Desk and all of its efforts!

[@Lexlugr]

Tiny desk should be a whole Grammy category in itself lol. Shout out to all other folks like Colors, BBC Radio 1 and others that got the live sets going too.

[@nhayahsgoode]

Who doesn’t acknowledge? When will humans use their gift of speaking to stop saying goofy sh*t.

[@NatureBoyMickFlair]

@@nhayahsgoode you mean goofy like you? How many ppl in real life you ever hear say, "Bro, that tiny desk yesterday went hard AF, I'm glad they celebrated that artist" ? Oh, ok. You just wanted to feel important huh?

[@Allthingsarepossibl3]

Well said❤

[@thep3860]

Tank isn't given the credit he deserves. Dude has literally created some of the BEST R&B hits ever. Dude definitely made his mark.

[@nhayahsgoode]

Who doesn’t give Tank credit?? Ya’ll need to stop saying this goofy sh*t.

[@elijahhill6602]

If you’re trying to find some rizz, Tank is just the right guy for you.

[@bigsteve689]

No doubt this man literally put R&B on his back and carried it

[@thep3860]

@@bigsteve689 u hit the nail on the head.... it's like he's the last line of defense for REAL R&B.

[@PEACE_HAIRGREASE]

The lineup on background singers been off the chain ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wininlife5518]

The transition from song to song was flawless!

[@lfgwrestling]

Facts

[@destinyandrews4905]

Loved how Tank was on Babyface's and was featured. And he shines the spotlight on his crew here too. Classy. So much talent.

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Same here 😢

[@Ladyvirtue_1]

Absolutely a beautiful thing. I love it.

[@terencewalthour5317]

Pure class

[@miakarakaki4062]

Tank was a background singer and always gives credit to background singer s

[@Mz2Much2You]

💕💕💕💕

[@heatherhopkins3118]

I love how Tank's natural singing face is a smile. He enjoys his gift!!!❤

[@sandsanz1]

‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@jakespaceman2135]

Funny you spot that I’ve always noticed that about him

[@mayiborrowadollar]

reminds me of Stevie Wonder, he always smiles when he sings too! Also helps keep the tone bright 😃

[@chevezharris5750]

I was just saying that !

[@afrikaansekind]

And it’s extremely intoxicating and mesmerizing as an artist and musician to see this from another artist/producer/musician

[@juliussmith5866]

Lonnie, Brooke And Luke Killed The Background Vocals 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TheTking09]

Yassss

[@bernicehudson3812]

Yes they did 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ClinicalCounselingWithTselane]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@abenak5553]

All star supporting cast

[@keeyes2883]

Who is the Lonnie guy? Idk him 🤦‍♀️

[@jason15212]

Lonny has a lot of soul in his voice.

[@djorey0]

The fact that D'angelo hasn't done a tiny desk is absolutely nuts to me

[@dmtrspen]

NEEEED THAT

[@juliaramosoficiall]

I TOTALLY AGREE

[@iamlaurengill]

This just goes to show that Tank's pen is undeniable. A true R&B legend.

[@clariseharrington8252]

Facts

[@sanaaira4]

You can say that again

[@Mizzshron82]

He’s had me locked since singing backgrounds on Jamie Foxx’s album Unpredictable. 😊😊😊

[@Scoot4548]

I’m super late I didn’t know tank was writing all these joints. Sheesh

[@TheBeautifullyUnique]

Very much unmatched. He top 5

[@khazelgirl]

Tank always looks so happy when singing. You can tell he loves what he does.

[@Slimm_Sheedah1]

Right 😂

[@Blackdiamond929_]

It’s true , he smiles with his eyes 😊

[@alldayrangerover]

Definitely be smizing

[@CorkArchives_AmbienceWalks]

Tank, Babyface & Usher, all put on a show with amazing background singers that could have their own tiny desks. Simply amazing 🤩

[@johnmcintyre2123]

Luke with that flying falsetto. That rare sound. Wow. And Lonny got masterful agile precision. That vibrato is clean and powerful. Brookes sound is so warm and sweet. Mmm. That thing is happening here. You know it when you hear it. When you feel it.

[@beyonceboi06]

Now Tiny Desk, y’all know 18 minutes wasn’t enough time for all of this greatness. 18 minutes flew by like it was 30 seconds. 😩😩😩

[@angeladcherry]

THIS PART!!, I was like this cant be all.. SMH

[@SunGODdess9999]

Was not I thought they use to give them more time than this?!

[@TanyaRenee]

Exactly! He needs a part 2!

[@pinkchiffonluv]

I walked downstairs and I missed it 😂😢

[@quita1859]

The same thing I said

[@ONEPRINCESSHERE]

Thank you Tiny Desk! First uncle Charlie then Baby Face with Friends singing background now Tank front and center! Happy black music month to me!!

[@DeiLovelySparxx]

It was a clean transition was it not?! ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥

[@Akilahfoye]

Amen

[@michellej.462]

Right? 👐🏾

[@weeraanmelden]

The are on a roll! Loving it.

[@wandabryant1275]

Hahaha 😆 😂 😆 😂 😆 😂 😆 😂 Happy 😊 Black month to me too... Just Love ❤️ it!!! Tank give a shot out to Mrs. Brooke Valentine 💝

[@arronvandeneynde]

1.8 million views = 1.8 babies made. This is my favorite one yet

[@ogmexzy2929]

The arrangement of the show was flawless !!

[@cherrydeleon9646]

TANK never ages. How could you possibly put me in a choke hold. TEAR JERKER 😢

[@RifaTheDiva]

Tank wrote a lot of hits for people this man is a true lyricist

[@YakThaWiseman72]

I was saying the same thing,

[@delisacadoree5322]

Yes! He has wrote and did background work for many artist!

[@Boss2739]

​​@@delisacadoree5322started out as ginuwines background singer

[@losmit2194]

Yeah he the truth but we all know who the Kang is though 😆🤣

[@Boss2739]

​@@losmit2194tank also knows

[@livintodo]

Luke James deserves his own tiny desk concert. His voice is impeccable. We simply don’t get enough of him.

[@reshellhouse5391]

He has a wonderful voice but has not a mainstream record

[@reshellhouse5391]

I hope it happens

[@natashajones6633]

I agree…can not get enough of Luke!

[@MakeupByMarshy]

word! I know Maxwell is beyond pleased with his rendition of “This Woman’s Work” 🤌🏾💋

[@impulseproman]

ever hear of him but now I know

[@marieldavis3793]

Lonnie's vocals on the I deserve song is AMAZING 🥰🥰 14:00 - 14:38

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

Luke is a vocal beast but Lonny Bereal is phenomenal also 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lunagates2938]

Tank is a real entertainer. I felt like I was at a concert. Luke doesn't get enough credit.

[@kyaazeen7744]

I’m so here for known artist singing back up for their friends!! This is very 90’s!!

[@thesweetspot888]

Yes, so ninety I was there for all of it....

[@marcharrison1]

Right, giving me Whitney Houston vibes. She use to love singing background, well she use to try but it was just something in that voice.

[@CALetty23]

I said Brooke?! It’s about to be a GIRLFIIIIIIIGHT!!

[@t.thompson8985]

YES.

[@stephenfoster9091]

​@CALetty23 okaaay I was like I know her face ...😊

[@MrVinnyVp]

When you know your backing vocalists are FIRE you have no choice but to let them share the glory!

[@iamciarabrown]

Tank catalog is crazy! So many songs of his own and others not even mentioned, this concert only scratched the surface. The band and all star background singers sound amazing

[@TayviaC]

Luke needs his own tiny desk concert fareal…his vocals is unmatched

[@ninabtha1]

Right neow!!!

[@mlee4467]

I did not know he could sing like that!

[@tjones70]

Unmatched

[@girlinterrupted2625]

Rioghhht now!

[@jaeraee3437]

Who is the other guy? I love his voice also. All the guys are holding it down. ❤

[@KissChanel]

Can we give props to Brooke for looking and sounding amazing?!! She still look 21 🎉

[@tlc0508]

Gorgeous. She’s always on point.

[@ahoued42]

I swear!

[@magicsam8247]

She’s basically wearing a mask.. still beautiful

[@Hi_Tamera]

Age is beautiful. She doesn’t look 21 but she’s still gorgeous

[@tytypartridge3135]

@@magicsam8247 what mask what make up can reverse age because why ain’t every woman looking 20 years younger because of red lipstick?

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

Man, Lonnie Bereal be puttin his heart and soul into his backing vocals!!!

[@perdueinc.5256]

Brooke & Luke James on the background vocals is just 😮❤fire!! I love Tank period but this is on another level

[@FreeAsABird53]

Beautiful. Nice to see Brooke… and Luke’s voice is just unmatched.

[@BJC398]

For sure. Brooke and Luke’s music careers didn’t go how I ever would have imagined. 2 extremely talented artists that haven’t gotten their just do yet.

[@tipsims5997]

I thought she looked familiar!!!

[@billytria]

I love that Tank is confident enough to have such talented singers so background for him. He's not worried about their voices overshadowing his .

[@MamiRicaaaa]

Absolutely 💯

[@MrBrizzle1]

it's Tank 😅

[@aquaticlibrary]

Tank himself started out as a background singer

[@Ariamb99]

​@MrBrizzle1 ok!? 🤣

[@kristian368]

dis backhanded asl

[@kiturner52]

Luke James is a BEAST on the MIC! 🎤🔥

[@vector386]

This is one of the best tiny desk concerts I’ve seen. I mean the transitions, the vocals. The musicians are killing! I listen to this at least twice a day lol

[@latoshaterry3411]

I can't stop watching. The transitions are 🔥

[@byk.smalls]

These back to back Tiny Desks … Im living for it !!! Lots of soul and so much talent ❤

[@iamjonesmusic]

they had to, after who won the Tiny Desk Contest

[@debradunham8508]

Yes! I'm loving this Black Music Month.

[@DrStephie]

Now give us a Babyface concert with Tank, Avant, Chante Moore, Luke James, Brooke, Von, Vedo, and Eric Bellinger! Whew! I got my money NOW!

[@chocotaco1185]

Yesss to this

[@lashondalewis3566]

Take all my money 😂💪🏽💪🏽

[@squirewyatt]

Avery Wilson, too with guest appearances by Omarion and Mario at a few or more of those concerts as well

[@Shanvle]

Baby we definitely gone be spinn-a-night in the venue. ✅️Bring a sleeping bag and bonnet😄

[@kiahenderson2798]

They can take it all for that concert lol

[@Tess_Book]

“You want another button!?” Yesssssssss!!!!!! 😂❤

[@nettabeatty950]

I love the fact that Tank acknowledes the songs are wild but are so good, i love this man ❤

[@TjJackson2012]

Charlie Wilson! Babyface! Tank! Back to back to back! What did we do to deserve this! Whew! 🔥💯

[@user-bg4gi6hh4e]

“black music month”

[@Madeyoulook_twice]

We was BORN!!! 😊

[@lumiere930]

npr tiny desk will be responsible for a mini baby boom in march 2024

[@signiorezanotti8771]

we need brian mcknight too, bro

[@phoenixrose85]

Luke James and Brooke Valentine don’t get the props they deserve. Give that man his flowers. S/o to Tank for letting them shine🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽

[@aclinton415]

That slow ol boy killed it even tank was surprised, "that wasn't rehearsed" 🤣

[@lyndseyferguson9907]

Bring Tank back. He needs an extended feature!!!

[@msbriahnimami]

Go awff Brooke! Let's talk about Luke's range -- that falsetto is everything! Also, didn't realize how many hits Tank wrote. Impressive

[@DruDilly]

Tank has written several R&B hits but Come Over is Bryan Michael Cox, Johnta Austin and Jazze Pha.

[@PenStallone-iz5mf]

United States Supreme Court Justices should have terms of at most 16 years

[@brittneyabraham1019]

The arrangements, the vocals, the transitions, the song choices.. stellar! 🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 yes to my girl Brooke Valentine holding it down. Everybody was amazing

[@AshleyWilliams-es4so]

Thought that was her

[@amberjackson1895]

Brooke and Luke🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@cj10109]

This is the livest crowd I ever heard on tiny desk! 😊😂🔥 Tank and his background singers killed it!

[@brittlia_]

Wow he did “Slowly”!!!!! That song is so underrated 🔥🔥🔥

[@ebonywhite1388]

I'm loving the mixture of the background singers who had their own careers but still humble enough to sing background. Tank is hilarious lol

[@claudelucas2383]

very very humble

[@kelvinpayne8298]

Just like Tank did for Babyface last week. I love it

[@G-uu9yf]

@@kelvinpayne8298omg really?

[@Money132215]

@@G-uu9yf yes The Best tiny desk I’ve seen this far

[@jessicat2304]

This. Whitney did backup for Cece and Bebe when she was already famous. It’s on KZbin

[@lkez2]

Brooke is one of the few people from Love and Hip Hop with actual talent

[@diyyahfontenot1072]

She’s not “from” love and hip hop 😩

[@lkez2]

@@diyyahfontenot1072 She is tho. At least that's the most recent thing she is relevant for.

[@user-mx7pi1oz2d]

​@@diyyahfontenot1072ty😂

[@TheRaynebeau]

YES!

[@tmbowman85]

Facts!!

[@comethrusis5661]

LUKE JAMES...."always give props".....LOVE THE LOVE

[@ukstevey]

Tiny desk is the perfect space to hear rnb singers show uswhat they can do - love the tank and babyface sets.

[@derekmatthews2213]

First off, Tiny desk been on a winning streak lately with Uncle Charlie, Baby Face and now Tank. Second, we gotta give Tank his credit, flowers, and props for being an amazing vocalist, writer, and producer.

[@lovette7684]

That's why he is considered the General 🙂 he sings, but he also directs others by writing and producing

[@prettysimplemusic]

Tank is the ONLY artist to be featured on Tiny Desk twice in under a week!!! How Sway????? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@superemesean5907]

They shot the two episodes in the same week. Common sense! Idiot!

[@50ztej]

No he didn't

[@emanx222]

​@@50ztejhe was part of babyface's

[@rbh18wb]

Tank is an incredible talent.

[@keishadavid9625]

Not really, he sang back up on various artists' records before and during his solo career, hence, him being on Tiny Desk "twice" Each artiste want their song to sound as the original so it's important to choose real good if not the original back up singers

[@jessicamitchell8691]

Yesss, in that lace shirt go head tank.

[@ariahlea1186]

Luke James is so underrated, he sounds impeccable here and it really made me smile. I was pleasantly surprised to see Brooke, l have always loved her voice! Great performance from Tank as well! ✨

[@KianaDay]

Luke James is one of the most underrated male singers of his contemporaries. I loved his albums

[@nisey90monei]

Wait he has an album????

[@NubianPrincess3000]

@@nisey90monei yes sis! And they're all AMAZING!!! A Live Sensation is most current and its so beautifully done. My favorite album is his self titled album Luke James!! Girl give em all a try!

[@KianaDay]

@@nisey90monei yes indeed!! His last album was in 2020 but his first album was like in 2010. Check him out!

[@reshaunc]

@@NubianPrincess3000”Shine on” live is orherworldly

[@viv6511]

Me too!! Whisper in the Dark is everything. It's a mixtape some grown folk music

[@vashirafleming4320]

Luke James is so underrated and definitely deserves his flowers now! He and his voice are simply amazing!

[@Bmaxine]

I'm still playing this Tiny Desk concert! Can Tank come back?! lol

[@Dollsanity]

I am in my house cheering everyone on like I'm crazy! Everyone went awf! Truly a mini concert for the ages.

[@mayasheartdesiire]

I love seeing Brooke Valentine. Very underrated and she always had a very beautiful voice!

[@applejackzo]

Yessssss

[@truthtorpedo4068]

Love her pretty self, but the skin bleaching is quite obvious.

[@samwilkins4569]

@@truthtorpedo4068 Careful it's about to be a "Girl Fight!"

[@unfriendlyblkhottie444]

@@truthtorpedo4068 I was wondering why I couldn't recognize her. I kept wondering why I was picturing a brown skinned girl as Brooke Valentine... I thought I was thinking about the wrong girl for a second 😂

[@jessiewilson8257]

@JosiasLourenco-pf1dbAmen thank you for posting the scriptures!! God bless you 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@KayGee725]

"A woman will follow if she knows you're properly leading." That's the word right there. 🙏🏾💙

[@ebonysheray1913]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@goldenflower1469]

That's right sis❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@peacegod44]

Not true at all. That's implying y'all knows what leadership looks like.

[@peacegod44]

Y'all have no clue what leadership looks like. Y'all complain about the "patriarchy." Y'all don't trust men to lead. Tank needs to stop sympin.

[@peacegod44]

Y'all have no clue what leadership looks like.

[@Allthingsarepossibl3]

Shout out to Tank for giving Luke James and Brooke Valentine their flowers love it!!

[@marissab.3098]

No wayyy! I never knew he wrote and produce those songs!!! Okkkk Tankkkk!

[@OptimisticKTV]

Tank got HITSSSSSSSS and he wrote so many HITS for other people as well. I just love how Tank is a connector of people and a magnet for like minded individuals. He provides opportunities for others and has been the bridge for a lot of our favorite artists. New age version of Babyface. He's important to R&B Music for real. Tank literally brought out some of the most talented background singers. They don't get their flowers or the respect they should get. Lonny is a real one for sure. Brooke is so beautiful and her voice is so pure. Luke James, I mean what can I say. This man embodies it all. His voice is soulful, gritty, so sweet and tender. I LOVE how the audience gave MAX PARTICIPATION lol. Good job tiny desk.

[@evolvingishtv]

That part!

[@creativequeen8371]

Me too. (And just to lower the tone, I also have to comment on how fiiiinnnee he is...😊).

[@carell330]

I need like 30-45 more minutes. I love me some Tank. His vibe. Musicianship, vocals, humor. All of it.

[@alee7322]

Yeah it was Great but to short ❤❤❤

[@yolandadennard8673]

Yes more please

[@deveshiajones6537]

Like forreal! I needed more

[@evelyndameron5679]

Me too! I’ve seen him twice in concert and he sound sooo good!!

[@jagdls911]

I concur ! I definitely want more

[@Foodadventures2024]

September 1st 2023 still bumping love grinding music

[@Lynnette222]

I watch this everyday omg

[@strawberryvines]

His selection of background vocals were perfect! Nobody on that lineup gets their flowers!! Tank was almost done with music due to losing his hearing. It was mostly restored! But God!❤

[@KraziVokalz]

That part!!! But God

[@ritaree123]

Praise GOD 🙌🏾

[@nikabrockington7221]

God is good 🙌🏽

[@bcmba2479]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@uptownquontv]

I like how they been having superstar background singers

[@tifb94]

Yes I love Brooke!

[@nathc540]

@@tifb94nice to see her singing again

[@jecoliasjems2529]

They’re networking for their inner circle. It’ll help them get their own TD Episode too. Genius marketing.

[@KP82457]

Ikr. That's how they use to do it back in the day 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@KC_Money]

Luke used to be Tank’s background singer before he blew up. It’s only right to bring him back

[@dionnaburchell5621]

Tank has the best personality on top of the talent 😂

[@RespectMePod]

Now Tank! As much as we love you, you know we deserved more than 18 minutes!!! Durrel!!! We need another one. This was a mazing. Encore!!!

[@Khodani_official]

You can tell that tank is still passionate about music after so many years.

[@jarednovel]

Getting better with age like fine wine

[@coldhardtruth333]

He’s a musician

[@maymaypayton3224]

He truly is

[@uhsaywhat]

Tank and Usher are really making sure r&b stays alive and well by showing off these talented musicians. I will always love Brooke Valentine. Cover girl was one of my favorite songs!

[@TruthandChakras]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Sugar_Rymmed]

SLOWLY and COLDEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! crazy. I don't ever hear him sing these songs and I've seen him several times in concert❤

[@t2631ln]

Brooke is so gorgeous 😍

[@All_BLK]

Tank became the backup at his own desk. I love this entire moment. BV is so beautiful and always on point.

[@frowhatitsworth]

Never heard an audience scream and talk back like this at a Tiny Desk concert. Lol This is a performer! Love to Tank, Luke, Brooke, Lonnie, & the entire band. Bruh was going off on that vocoder.

[@trecome396]

Welcome back, this isn’t your first time here

[@nprmusic]

Hey Tiny Desk Fans, Check out NPR’s Black Stories, Black Truths - a collection of podcasts hosted by journalists who speak truth to power. Our voices are as varied, nuanced, and dynamic as the Black experience. And stories should never be about us without us. Listen now: www.npr.org/podcasts/510372/black-stories-black-truths

[@islandgirl9479]

Can you invite Ron Isley Maxwell October London to the tiny desk, please 🙏🏽

[@lisacollins1408]

😊

[@leonardovieira.]

invite ne-yo

[@leonardovieira.]

invite ne-yo

[@cheresecolbert2092]

​@@islandgirl9479😊

[@ReneaReads]

Thank you this was incredible! Give Luke James his own Tiny Desk concert!🎉

[@eve9287]

Agreed he's so talented

[@-Bloomingtales]

Honestly! I’m so surprised he hasn’t had one by now.

[@carell330]

I agree. I love Luke James

[@valeo3508]

Yes hunty strawberry vapors one of his most sensual songs

[@sablepage7298]

Please!!

[@kid8563]

Luke James needs his own tiny desk! He is so underrated! With his vocals he should be the hottest artist out right now!

[@keeyes2883]

His music and vocals are soooooo good to me

[@sha1841]

Artists HAVE to HAVE the right song! His voice should be enough but no singer’s voice is. The perfect songs are critical to the success to any musician’s career.

[@donnac.3273]

Facts

[@danniellebrown4258]

Shivers!!!!!! So talented!!!!

[@jasplusbeauty1465]

SO talented

[@sbell390]

Them background singers sound amazing

[@MissLiveLaughLove1]

This is so good. Love Tank's personality and talent. Love, love, love, Luke Jame's crazy talent, and the talent of all the other musicians and vocalists. 👏👏👏 Thanks NPR Music/Tiny Desk.

[@mattwalker2877]

This definitely felt like an MTV Unplugged from back in the day lol. Background vocals were on fire too! Brooke looks great!

[@intrepidfox37]

Yes I couldn't put my finger on why this format was so familiar to me! Definitely!

[@PoshBashment]

Yessss! I loved MTV’s unplugged, they need to bring it back.

[@lakenyalawson1818]

She's my little girl crush..🥰

[@_thatguyclint]

Luke James ladies and gentlemen… one of the most underrated vocalists of our generation 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@shobhangiterson4692]

By far hands down my FAVORITE Tiny Desk Concert. I listen to this everyday!!!! And Tank brings the concert out wherever I am ok! lol EVERY single second on this, every artist knocked it out of the park!!!!

[@Dudja]

so dope

[@sheenapark.]

the transitions. the band. the vocals 🤌🏾 NPR keep up the momentum 😭

[@SupaDaveBeatz]

Yes smooth transitions.

[@paulinemphwiyo2857]

Let’s keep this R&B train going!😭🥺 y’all don’t know what this is doing for my soul!

[@denishiagee2955]

❤❤❤❤ikr

[@PanicattheDiscourse]

Joe up next?

[@beautyfolse4249]

We turning the desk into a big nasty desk. 🤣🤣🤣 🗣️ Ya’ll called me! 😂😂😂😂🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@celinahurt1472]

This one of the most carefully chosen and thoughtfully presented/ organized Tiny Desk performances I've seen so far, from the MVP band to the amazing background singers ( Lonnie,Brooke ans Luke James) to the curator himself,Tank... well done, I thoroughly enjoyed this, again🔥🔥🔥

[@christinaholmes5027]

Yes, his band eats every time! Lachaz Holloway on lead guitar is my fav guitar player! ❤❤❤

[@ChristSaves88]

Brooke is STUNNING and Everyone’s vocals are 🔥 🔥🔥

[@cole_za1852]

Agreed

[@brinaa.ledesma]

I thought that was her, I had no idea she could actually sing lol

[@monicaanderson8825]

I knew Tank, Brooke Valentine and Luke James were going to give a great performance, but Lonnie Bereal did his thing! This was the Jam Session I needed today.

[@jentrification_]

they need to be thge new super group TJB

[@debrabrown1730]

This was one for the books!,,, AWESOME!!!!!