LaRussell: Tiny Desk Concert

[@colewoods3504]

from the backyard to tiny desk, a blessing...

[@ContentAndSerene]

❕❕❕❕

[@Configuezvotreidentifiant]

yess

[@Mortuary08]

You know!!!🥹♥️im so proud of him

[@willflint46]

from the Crest to the Desk, larussell stay the best

[@Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684]

Upgraded from a backyard to a tiny desk

[@tahajfirst6836]

When Malachi stumbles, The subtle "you got this collar pop" from from sis next to him..the tender hand on the shoulder from a friend to lend confidence in a moment of insecurity....EVERYTHING...beautiful

[@brandythomas1420]

The quiet support warmed my heart and his smile . Malachi has a nice flow on him

[@viva_la_mort]

Perfectly subtle. Nice catch.

[@ancientafricanking7727]

That's shante

[@munch3628]

I saw that & had the same reaction. Beautiful

[@takaotsu3592]

People say this music genre and that music genre is dead but there are always artists keeping alive every genre.

[@mirandacummings318]

And for that, I'm grateful! @larussell, thank you for being your authentic self.

[@lakerland420]

Well literally nobody has said rap/ hip hop is dead

[@stroads.]

Rap?!?

[@westup4757]

your community might of thought it was dying.. cause it has nothing to do with them

[@zshakur]

Ase'

[@lifejohnson-m7c]

LARussell messed around and got a top 15 tiny desk of all time!

[@tallahasseetom6356]

On gawd...

[@tylernoble8137]

It’s a shame this doesn’t have millions of views, I probably have at least 20 views myself

[@niaembry]

O K K k !!! ❤

[@YoungAlmighty]

@@tylernoble8137 missing the views SMH

[@Knucklez415]

The dancing, the laughter, the vibe, so glad I’m from The Bay

[@eastsidetony8809]

YAY AREA

[@adaezetatyana8173]

YEE!

[@richkidboywonder]

I met some cats from the bay in Alaska n they had me getting hyphy to Mac Dre in 04

[@sydneym.9453]

Daygo here

[@doegod7776]

Yay Area

[@rapha3333]

The way he expresses himself in his songs makes me cry, he really is a testament to dedication

[@mirandacummings318]

"I can get a lawyer. You can't get another son." I felt that!

[@NoMasterz518]

Just listened to that part of the video and dropped a tear no BS 🥺💪🏾🙏🏾💯

[@jodyjo916]

Me tooo!!!

[@leonae1025]

I lost it, and had to run it back!

[@itsonlyoneG]

Swear I dropped a tear listening to this part

[@Alcadain]

had to pause on that one

[@Jgrantism]

I’m 70 years young checking out La Russell on Tiny Desk very uplifting fresh thinking words feeling the spirit pain and joy wishing you all my best Bless

[@niaembry]

❤❤❤

[@craigbarbblumer2551]

I don’t listen to rap. But, I listened to this start to finish. I was totally drawn in by the raw truth that I saw and heard. I’m a retired, white guy in Wisconsin and this hit a nerve deep in me. I’m in awe of the honesty, community, creativity and love that I witnessed. Thank you!

[@MrNoneya011]

Welcome to the culture. You might get a bbq invite now. Lol. Glad you found some solace in his music.

[@jackjarvis7669]

you gotta lock in with larussel man, best out the bay, and he sign too

[@BILLY0234]

Facts!! This is real life music!

[@oishhh]

such an interesting genre. on the surface it seems like the lyrics are always about the popular topics like women, drugs and gangs. sometimes you find guys talking about real issues in life and the struggles it comes with. to me, thats rap.

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

In my late 30s from small town Wisconsin. I moved to the Bay area probably at a peak of the Hyphy Movement in early 2006 at 20 years old. That movement seems to have in part influenced Larussell. It was the exact kind of musical cultural exposure I needed. The Bay Area was the global cultural exposure in one place I needed to get things I knew I didn't get. What a great place. Dive in. Visit if you have time. Wander the Bay and do local stuff. A great experience.

[@angiebreal88]

Black Boy Joy, Poetic Justice, and Unapologetically Black Storytelling from the Backyard to Tiny Desk! LaRussell for President lol he put the whole team on...we need more of this✊🏾🔥

[@reginasimon100]

Who would've thought This was the Therapy We All needed

[@redeyespyone]

Real talk.

[@collingeary]

Real talk.

[@FiKi510]

I cried.

[@angiebreal88]

Facts!

[@illustr3usmusicgroup707]

He did this with NO DRUMS. No you don't understand he did this with NO DRUMS. And it still moves! Impressive!

[@deemanDavid]

Hip hop was literally built off of drums

[@chrisu6236]

I been following Larussell's journey for a minute now and just happy you and the team are getting the recognition yall deserve. You put the whole team on tiny desk! We proud of you back in Northern California.

[@geedee94134]

Larussel & Good Compenny are Ambassadors of Hip Hop & the Culture in addition to being the Heartbeat of Vallejo & the BAY.They are a Blessing 🙌 to Us All ❤ 🙏🏽 💐

[@JadeDope7]

This comment 🤍🙏🏾

[@eastsidetony8809]

YEE

[@lunchtimecafe]

Not only is he an extremely dope artist. Self made, steady giving us a blueprint on how to build your own campaign from scratch, but he always showcase other artist that we may have never heard of and shines light on them. True example of people your people on!!!

[@KHallJr]

As a 39 year old that grew up in hiphop, Bay Area hyphy movement and so on, I have been turned off by modern hiphop as of late but Larussell’s music has been a breath of fresh air since discovering him a few months ago. And then to see he’s on Tiny Desk? Wow. Incredible. Great show man!

[@gossamer9966]

Same, the pervasive auto tune, uninspired lyrics glamorizing the destruction of black communities, and hyper focus on materialism is sad. I love the range here from joy to solemnity, powerful lyrics,camaraderie. The orchestra accompaniments are fantastic!

[@KHallJr]

@ Absolutely!

[@toptierperformancelv6092]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@djlive408]

Facts! Good music

[@eastsidetony8809]

Inspirational.......

[@felizesingleton]

Ol' boy in the black tee is strictly there for the vibes😂 Not a single instrument touched, but I'm here for it🎉

[@IAmThaRealJAM]

Never clicked so quick on a tiny desk! Shout Larussell and Tee and Mali and Simon and Clay and Shante and the WHOLE CREW! Put on for the Bay! SHEESH!!!

[@FiKi510]

Same

[@eastsidetony8809]

BAY PRIDE!❤

[@cabezitadealgodon]

The violinist though! Shout out to him the flutist, saxophonist, guitarist & both keyboardist! They holding it down!

[@UsoFromThaSev]

VALLEJOOOOOOO!!!!!! The 707 is officially on Tiny Desk! Much love and respect from Fairfield my G!

[@ehill8926]

Fairfield!!!!!

[@eastsidetony8809]

Wild huh

[@GlamaZon5Prime]

Yeeeee

[@reekshropshire]

Vallejo Stand ALLLLLL THE WAY UP!!!

[@MOB_17]

It’s really DIFFERENT and we love it!!!! ❤. Thanks LaRussell. Super proud of your growth. You are a phenomenal and a legend in the making!! Big Love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@jesstiss222]

GT Coupe has gotten me through some tiiiiimes yall and now i’m scream-singing along in tears celebrating this moment for Russ. _It’s different_ 🥹😭🥲💫💫💫

[@NoLuvNdezeInnaNetStreetz]

IT REALLY IS INDEED DIFFERENT!! It ain’t the same!!!

[@abitogunde6587]

AGREED

[@christopherwilliams5849]

💯💯🙏🏼

[@MichaelPortley]

Bro All in All EARS Russ and them really got that healing RAPP

[@shebatukes]

Real talk ❤

[@ItsTruthMedia]

Thank you Tiny desk might be more tapped in than most 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joveynorris2448]

Salute to Larussell man. The Bay Area is so proud of you. Keep doing yo thing king ❤️

[@ninerfantb]

Am I the only one getting emotional hearing my folks on the tiny desk? 🤯 So amazing to see T and the whole crew do their thing LaRussell that dude !!

[@reekshropshire]

Naw you not the only one my guy!!! We from Vallejo it's just different!!! Love this for my city!!!

[@mousekill82]

This guy has been nothing but genuine and for the culture. Glad to see him climbing!

[@willsparkmeone6371]

I feel like a happy father. Ive told everyone about Larussell and to see you finally get ya flowers is dope.

[@victorfernandes3545]

Man, love to see LaRussell in here. Last year, I flew all the way from Brazil to Sol Blume in Sacramento and I had the pleasant surprise to watch his concert and got to know him and P-Lo. Been a fan since then,

[@MissGhostface]

Sacramento native here, this makes me so happy!!

[@pierresilvestre6461]

Brasileiro curtindo Larussel ❤️👏🏼

[@iamgvg]

That last song brought me to tears. I didn’t know how much my soul needed this celebration of authenticity, humor, community, endurance, love, and Black Boy Joy after this harrowing week. You’re a light Larussell.

[@Twobirdsandastone]

Energy is currency

[@jakepeters1404]

And frequency defines us

[@saucyc9396]

Being from the Bay is like being Mexican it gives you such pride to see our artists in this platforms to show the talent and Bay flavor no one else has🤟🏽🤟🏽 the dance and sauce ~chefs kisses 💋

[@davidjonathan4253]

Mann Im in tears bro. So proud of yalll. Been following the journey for the past 2 years. Im motivated, inpisred and in gratitude for you being an example of GOD in the flesh. Biggest Love to you and the team bruh. Soon 💎

[@MikeJonesstupid]

Definitely shed a couple tears of joy and proud tears💯 it’s inspirational for sure and the journey is just beginning!

[@eastsidetony8809]

BAY AREA IS LA RUSSEL

[@jamesbigelow6710]

Shawty on background vocals brung the vibes 🔥🔥🔥

[@flight144t]

I'm so glad someone said something about her, but what is her name, did he mention her name at all?

[@Chris-k2k]

Facts her notes just elevated all the songs

[@astepclosertofitness]

The organic mistakes paired with unapologetic recovery make this Tiny Desk that much more special!

[@deangelobraden8358]

I thought the same thing l. When my boy stumbled and she immediately popped his collar I shed a tear

[@ykthemayor]

THE ENDING SONG MANNNNN, JUST EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM EXPLAINING IT AND PERFORMING IT WAS SPECIAL… HE JUST GAINED A SOLID FAN !!!!

[@mariaguttenbeil2752]

The amount of joy is why he should always go viral!! Go on, LaRussell... Keep dropping them gems and sharing your light with the masses!!

[@percissofly]

been a fan of LaRussell for a while.... I was shocked to see him get a tiny desk and I'm ecstatic for him .... he creates music that touches my soul... I also do a lot of shows as a stagehand I have seen a lot of artist ... this is the first time one has made me shed tears....

[@andresortiz9569]

The people spoke. Thank you for delivering NPR. Our homie is us and I feel so proud to see us up there. 😢🎉❤ LaRussell for president. 🫶🏽

[@b_newb]

I’m at work, at my desk with tears in my eyes. Wow, just wow. This was so good!

[@andrearobinson7992]

YES!!! Real rap is back from the Bay.

[@gelicstreams]

ngl this needs more attention this is the most beautiful form of music I’ve heard in a while that’ll make you feel deep emotion to something you’ve never experienced & it’s also stories a lot can relate to on different levels. man la russel one of them ones fr even if he not mainstream the labels don’t need him but the people NEED HIM. FACTS!

[@SY-js5oc]

Bay Arreeaaaa!!!! Let's get it LaRussell! You makin' us proud!! 510 gang

[@jerryspringer-tyson6988]

He's such a honest solid live performer. I feel like I'm in the room watching this. So soulful

[@tdubasdfg]

Best TinyDesk I’ve seen in a while

[@michaellouis-juste9582]

Momma I made it! Well deserved! Congrats!

[@nolapropertybuyer9732]

Ok, you got a new fan. I guess real good rap ain't dead. Gonna run a playlist of your stuff today.

[@RonHenderson209]

Catalog is DEEEP enjoy brother!

[@king4u253]

Silence won't save u is his classic album

[@lafredrickmiller2709]

You about to have a great day!

[@lafredrickmiller2709]

@@RonHenderson209lmao bro about to be in the rabbit hole

[@nickcthatsme]

LA leakers freestyle slaps

[@itsJustJose]

If it’s anybody that I would want to see in concert is LaRussell. From the Backyard to Tiny Desk is amazing and is a representation of hip hop that I promote to everybody because of the grassroots nature and organic growth and authenticity

[@paulwhetstone0473]

“Give Me A Beat” totally rocked! “10s, 20s, 50s, 100s” totally phonked! It’s brilliant how LaRussell pulls this off without a drummer.

[@TheNajla001]

I’m proud of LaRussell and his team. Loved every minute of this time desk. Thanks for representing da Bay❤

[@oakgirl76]

i got just one word rn: GRATITUDE.

[@LiveMoreStudios]

this young man is truly a blessing that needs to be protected.

[@danyelias]

Beautiful. So rare to see this raw of an energy or performance nowadays. It felt SO real. Loved every second! ❤️

[@jeffreyatto2523]

Dear Alanté, thank your father for me and for all of us viewers. This was such a wonderful Tiny Desk with LaRussel & The entire GC Crew!

[@KaubarDobbins-iu4ke]

Never heard of him I'm glad I watched him

[@LaJonWerlinger]

Check out his song "Cali Bear".

[@TAE_ProfitZ]

The last song 16:00 he performed hits hard & a situation I experienced…..these are real life situations ppl go through were definitely not alone in this journey called life!!! Much love from a Cali native

[@Alex2ndchannel-s1y]

What’s this song name

[@LeahNicoleTisdale-ur3vw]

yall had me crying on friday morning 😭 brought that BIG Heart!!!

[@eastsidetony8809]

Right there with ya! So proud

[@ShawnSlon]

I love how tiny desk brings me back (Scarface, LOX, ect.) and puts me on. Larussell 🔥

[@thevibesexchange]

Splash going crazy per usual...he brings so much joy when he dances with Russ & the squad! Mali, Simon, MP, Clay, Tee the Great, Shante...this is top tier!

[@Locd4life707]

First time Tiny Desk stage been HYPHY! 🌉

[@thevibesexchange]

@@Locd4life707 on everything!

[@DarioCruzMusic]

I WILL make a joint EP with LaRussell ☝️ day. Speaking it into existence! 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@romeras600]

I'm at work watching this, and they bout fire my a** right now hahahhHa. The opening ripp set the tone for the whole performance. In my top 10 tiny desk YEEEEEEEEEEE

[@philipaitken6680]

😂 go get that bag

[@ongaudbruh7906]

His energy is so infectious, it’s hard not to be a fan. GT Coupe helped me get through my senior year of college. Proud of LaRussell!

[@justfeelingirie]

never heard LaRussel before, i've been missing out major! After watching the whole thing, I gotta go through their discography. 🔥

[@josephpowell9002]

You do this kid been killing I’ve been on to him from 2020

[@shondalesstudio]

Same 😂

[@wg1292]

Listen to the song “God flow” 😊

[@The_Catalyzt]

I feel like he sells this live vibe more than he sells the music. The songs are really great, but the heart and soul of the performances is what really draws you in and keeps you rockin wit him. This is the same vibe he creates everywhere, at every concert, the same show he gives from his own backyard even now.

[@djrobbyg7218]

thankful i got to witness this in person in Wash, DC!!!! ITS DIFFERENT!!!!

[@TheRealMsBlu]

My son sent me here. He said "Mom he from Vallejo". I gotta say I enjoyed this 🎉

[@dr.octagon9450]

I’m watching this like a proud father. So happy for @LaRussell and @GoodCompenny LaRussell to the moon 🚀🌕

[@TM9_]

YES!!!! This is exactly what I needed today because LaRussell is top tier 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@xREDxMAVERICKx]

First heard of LaRussel in 2024 as an opener for T-Pain in Houston and he has had a fan ever since. Love the music!

[@angelicajacox4572]

Same!

[@pimpcrew1]

Never watched a tiny desk concert even when my favorite artists were on there. Now I'm watching while my new forever favorite great is on their- show. My Brotha, my Nephew!!! Touchin the world with your God given gifts!!! God bless

[@Kodoras_Eye]

Watched this episode of NPR just to see Michael Prince play. And then I realised, you got to have a team with you to make beautiful sounds. That's when I realised how good everyone is at playing their role. Shout out to all the creatives that made this possible. Thank you for such soothing music for the ears.

[@deroncollier2052]

Jus start seeing you pop up on my KZbin feed 3 months ago. Now I’m a fan, definitely what music & are people need to hear right now. 🙌🏾 All the way from Philly

[@DreamNai]

This is nice i lived in Vallejo CA most of my life so to see LaRussell really take the good and bad of the city and make it so far and still give to his community ❤❤❤ HE THE REAL BAYAREA AMBASSADOR

[@irvanmametja948]

Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦 I love this guy, I just discovered him this week

[@whatmymamanamedme]

Me too and I'm down the road in Florida from Oakland 54 and enjoying his rsp style energy lyrics ive been done with rap hip hop for a wihile but La Russel and kendrick bringing hip hop back well ok West Coast hip hop!!!!!

[@MiFobz]

Just what I didn't know I needed today. Glad to have found LaRussell. Reminds me of my days in San Diego.

[@DocMatthews0311]

Thanks neffew for taking back to the early 90's black conscience rap. Giving me De La Soul vibes. Thank you King.

[@sprednxtnd]

Bay legend in the making. Wow.

[@alanpage4075]

Young boy keeping that classic Hiphop energy alive. Eternal salutes from this old head.

[@Xaviermayne19]

With everything going on right now…. This is exactly what we needed 😪

[@StrawberryXxFruit]

He put his whole crew on from the bay & they all talented

[@Stunnaman02]

WE STILL WINNIN! Love y’all

[@Semaj415]

You gotta be up there next 💪

[@sarahmcglocklan3655]

BIG STEPPIN!!

[@Leakz2.0]

LaRussell has accomplished a lot but this a milestone moment, been tuned in since he only had a few thousand followers. Watched him grow 1 vid at a time, Salute!

[@smokey5100]

Chillin at the carnitas spot on Broadway & Tennessee watching this 🔥🔥🔥

[@kevchizzle]

Thank you LaRusell for representing the energy, creativity, musicality, authenticity, community, and pure high vibrations of the Bay Area to the World. This beautiful to see and the journey is an inspiration to us all! Love seeing the all star crew of All Star young Bay Area creatives in that space! And dont get it twisted, the lyricism and consciousness combined with the musical presentation is what makes this so special and unique!! Keep rising!

[@SisiphoAmelieLeeZinja]

Wow, instantly fell in love with this. 😊

[@maximillionbelafonte8905]

Wow we made it to tiny desk 🎉🎉

[@ChuckAngelHawk]

You one of the background singers, champ?

[@Lordnels]

Young independent legend. LaRussell is young enough to be my son but is such an inspiration to me

[@dominiqueholley4926]

This is up there in the top 10 npr tiny desk concerts

[@BrandeeDavis-n5n]

I LOVE this so much!!!! Been a LaRussell fan and being from the Bay this just makes me so PROUD man! Keep doing your thang!!!

[@toyascott6829]

Definitely feel like a proud big sis watch yall. Such an inspiration the whole crew! We love yall from Detroit and we proud 💪🏾🐐✨✨🤞🏽

[@joeyvolcom]

Larussell always bringing the best energy 🙌 what hip-hop needs right now

[@terryminor1389]

I love this for LaRussell. Been following him for years. Big love from Mississippi

[@chriscureton622]

No drummer needed. Great music. 👺🔥

[@MrJayJamz]

Getting these vibes with no drums is crazyy

[@toniobales9844]

@@MrJayJamz man tbh it’s kind of unreal because you don’t even notice that drums are missing because the energy

[@brittnipatterson8822]

Just end tiny desk, there will never be a better one 😍

[@Thefitalchemist]

I loooooovvvvvveeeeee you Russ!!!! So freaking proud of you king! Your backyard to the tiny desk. Nothing you cant manifest!

[@lawrencetash4362]

I’m not even half way through this and it’s my favorite tiny desk I swear. Has me dancing and then sad af and then dancing.

[@CheffPJ]

Larussell for president

[@LiberadoOG]

His comment of smiling all the time hits home. People are always telling me it looks like I'm smiling, when I have anxiety, depression and my experiences in life. I don't know how that started, and I hate it, but I guess it's me defending against all the trauma in my life and refusing to quit.

[@Briana333]

Omg!! Finally! I’m so proud of LaRussell man!!

[@westcoastmo]

LaRussel is the epitome of independent artist! Man he’s got it from the mud! Wow!

[@Thefitalchemist]

Violin go so hard!!!

[@lifewithklc]

Michael Prince is 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@Thefitalchemist]

Im a big fan of his work​@@lifewithklc

[@neochoc2005]

EAst coast send blessings ❤

[@aaminstokes8697]

I started following LaRussel when he had 100k followers and I knew he was gonna do it big. "Tiny Desk" shows the legendary status that him and his team has.!!