Scarface: Tiny Desk Concert

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[@Ronnie-og5vq]

When you hear that voice and that flow, you know it the legendary, the incomparable, the master,... Scarface. And he rocked this one. SALUTE!

[@marcuscooper7694]

D

[@tamekaseymore2645]

😊

[@kevinwright3626]

Amen

[@tamekaseymore2645]

Q

[@DrezuanFord-op2if]

Whoever is responsible for this episode deserves a raise IMMEDIATELY!!🔥🔥

[@jhay-hc7ct]

A brother by the name of bobby carter is the producer of the tiny desk concerts. Also a JSU alum. 💯

[@jasonpettis5808]

Agreed!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kreezword913]

Yes❤

[@prof3ssor178]

FACTS 💯 ✊🏾

[@Griffin49]

👍🏾 yep

[@djmykenasty]

I never thought I would see Scarface do a Tiny Desk Concert. I’m beyond grateful for this one.

[@clintongoeb]

Blew my mind

[@JCMthebrand]

Guess yall haven’t seen Juvenile on there

[@van2.060]

@@JCMthebrandyou didn't just put Juvenile in the same category as Face did you??😂😂😂

[@jaym.57]

When they announced the Black History lineup..I DM’d the producer of Tiny Desk and begged for a Scarface Tiny Desk…he might’ve listened to me lol

[@JCMthebrand]

@@jaym.57 go you!

[@anthonyroberts8754]

As an average white bloke from Australia, crews like Gheto Boys and NWA told me stories, of places, and the people, that I never experienced or understood However, the stories they told broke my heart in that that there are people in this world who have been punched down on for so long, yet still provide art as poignant and intelligent as this. Thank you.

[@Varnedoestl]

Respect 👍🏿

[@aladdinprince687]

If everyone in the world saw it from the perspective you had… I wish.. the world would be a far better place..

[@chrisgis1165]

I respect and appreciate this comment.

[@TheStephaniear85]

This comment right here 🙏🏾

[@fortunees100]

Same here... hiphop has taught me so much, gave me so much perspective

[@Bohobambinos]

Dec 2024 I still bump this

[@PanamaCed]

At least once a week since it came out

[@Lulabelles3860]

Me 2

[@masteroneal]

I’m back for the thousandth time on Dec 20,2024🔥👌🏾

[@RealBlackmanWalking]

Ey man... At this some moment.... All together here🚶🏾‍♂️

[@christopherhaynes6647]

41 years old here sitting listening to this with my 83-year-old dad. He has always been a fan of Scarface. He bought me my first cassette tape “Mr. Scarface is Back” when I was a kid. This Tiny Desk Concert was awesome and his band is world-class.

[@tffy2004]

This is Awesome!! Im 39 and Oh how I wish my Dad who would have been 89 this year could be here to enjoy this Tiny Desk with me. He had an appreciation for all kinds of music and he was a Big Fan of Scarface ❤

[@TheRealSuperflyYo]

47 here and still it throws me back 2 my gang times geez this brother is somthing else

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

​@tffy2004 any advice for 30's??

[@tulsacaupain2882]

​@@tffy2004When you have a moment and can listen to it think of him I am sure he will be listening with you from a good place. Have a good 2024.

[@tffy2004]

@@tulsacaupain2882 Thank you 💙 Your comment made me cry cause I imagine him smiling & singing along everytime I play this back.

[@aaronataiyero]

This deserves a grammy.. the definition of nostalgia.. the arrangement.. musicianship.. tones.. delivery.. background singers.. this was masterful…it’s 2023 and we up against the same ish.. Top 5 All time.. give him his flowers ❤

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Mountains of them. If he comes to Holland, I qill make sure to take the biggest bouquet with me.

[@zeikerd]

het gaat niet om een boeket@@tulsacaupain2882

[@SwizzleDrip]

Maaaaayne hol uhhp

[@chrismitchell457]

Some of the most beautiful music ever made

[@thelabdfavorsceltics5336]

🖨🖨🖨

[@andrewhiedelburg4576]

People don't realize how legendary Mike Dean is! This is truly a moment.

[@BingoLongTravelingAllStar1945]

Mike Dean with long sponge hair

[@MentalStillness]

We do down south baby

[@JayCash313]

AND HES STILL GOING!

[@millionairemaine8901]

That part.

[@jcurryvideos]

He can thank face and face can thank him they both are legends

[@bigmarq123]

Mike Dean on the keys looking like a mad scientist 😂💪🏾🔥 I love how him and Scarface love shows...true brotherhood ish💪🏾

[@msstriplin6227]

This is probably my favorite Tiny Desk episode hands down.

[@KerkinWayno]

Best rap Tiny Desk ever!

[@msstriplin6227]

Agreed!!!

[@corenehippolyte-newman4665]

Same

[@Loveislaw4511]

💯💯💯

[@borisristevski]

Hands down the best one ever and if your not bringing this type of quality or above than dont bother doing Tiny desk

[@brandip77]

I was present for this Tiny Desk and I can tell you that his passion for his craft and his family was even stronger in person. A phenomenal performance.

[@ginotillman5449]

Man! That was a blessing to be in attendance. Watching this on KZbin, gave me constant chills

[@christianonezine]

Where yall shot this?

[@CSDonohue11]

Yeaaaa …. This ish’s Hard The My Block piano cords start playing F’n FUGGEDABOUDIT

[@RJS614]

@@ginotillman5449me too!

[@DazzlingDivine777]

You can feel it..

[@mauricebowie7111]

Just about a year or so ago, we almost lost Face, thank God his son was able to provide that kidney. Normalize giving our icons their roses while they can still smell them. Normalize giving our legends their proper respect and credit. His music, his message, made it ok to feel, made it ok to go through changes mentally, made it okay to be human. Thank you for everything you have done to enrich this culture Brad Jordan aka Scarface. 💯💯👑👑🐐🐐

[@daneild8021]

smell crazy hit

[@odnilniloc]

Well said ❤

[@joystratton4658]

Thank God he made it 🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@What-s8u]

Facts !

[@dham629]

Yes, indeed. 💯

[@markp.3681]

No disrespect to the other artists, but this is the best Tiny Desk concert I've viewed. Good Job SF!

[@Mike_Odutayo]

For me too❤❤❤

[@AMarioWade]

Facts

[@lisaj2650]

This one is soul penetrating for real. You feel every word.

[@federic0]

amen, brother

[@A-A-RON-t6q]

Fo sho hands his stage rather seat 💺 presence is #1

[@mokreem]

I love how the Tiny Desk shows the world that true MC's are not just rappers, but well rounded Musicians that understand all aspects of music. Don't just put Hip Hop artist into one box.

[@niajeanell7891]

Well said!!!!❤

[@comradeq2493]

For sure, an understanding of rhythm and poetry

[@anthonyraymos4859]

😊😊​@@niajeanell7891

[@anthonyraymos4859]

​@co😅😊mradeq2493

[@Zachariahaknowles]

The kings of the pop they are still bring the old school bag touch my heart have a blessed one smile for me❤

[@JohnJohnson-lk7kq]

I can’t be the only one who didn’t want this to end. Chills the whole way through!

[@MAYNOR82]

Chills for real. Took me back man. That nostalgia hit hard!

[@ka9202]

Teenage years flashing before my eyes

[@grimey619]

Hit me in the feels and chills! When Smile came on.. dam!

[@OandASBG289]

Bruh….couldn’t sleep….

[@kevinstewart8876]

This is on repeat in my car mane!

[@1993ladyangel]

His story telling is A+. He makes you feel you was in the room when all the stuff happened. The most underrated MC.

[@SeauxSleeK]

Facts

[@thelabdfavorsceltics5336]

Byyyy FAR!!!

[@justinleonor1592]

Not underrated in Texas but I feel you

[@1993ladyangel]

@@justinleonor1592 I think he's top 10 all time great. Better than Biggie and Tupac.

[@saveyoncehair1439]

❤🎉❤

[@superb63amg94]

This is my 50th time watching this awesome performance. Daily rotation for my soul!

[@radonspace2098]

Only 50? Speed up, my man.

[@ArkansasangelArkansasangel]

❤❤😂 music 🎶 beautiful, the king 👑 play every day 😂😂

[@los_andolini]

@superb63amg I feel you on that buddy

[@Hottt_soccer_mom]

😂😂😂😂😂 sameeeee. I have watched at least 25 times.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

So I am not nuts ❤

[@Papi.Pharaoh]

Scarface was truly one of hip hop's most underrated artist. Everyone had their own distinct style back then, but no other artist could capture the darker aspects of life the way Face could. Whoever is responsible for this episode deserves a raise IMMEDIATELY. This was incredible.

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

I don't think a guy thats universally considered a top 10 MC (top 5 according to DMX) be underated.

[@mwenvlay]

@@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC yes, he's in a lot of folks' top 5 (mine, for sure).

[@ByeByeFoot1979]

He’s definitely not underrated he was call Tupac of the south for a reason. So tired of people saying people were underrated that weren’t.

[@AliefOGTFrank]

Face not under rated by no means

[@Blackula31]

Face is USUALLY in a ton of people's Top 10 lists.... and is usually in a ton of people's Top 3 Southern Rappers.... I started listening to Geto Boys in like 1990.... the way he grew musically over the years is CRAZY

[@dinzy14]

This was the Christmas present none of us expected, but we all needed. What a performance from Scarface & crew

[@BarberoMendozza21]

Watching for first time on Christmas 🎄 🎶

[@takeep816]

ABSOLUTELY!! HOLIDAY GREETINGS MOVING INTO 2024 AMAZING BEAUTIFUL LOVE 🙌🏽🌟♥️ 🎶🎶🎶

[@bee6684]

Merry Christmas, indeed!!!!! One of my top favorite 🎁

[@tonintae]

I've been listening to this for 5 days str8!!!! Absolutely nothing else in my car

[@freddrickwright506]

Facts 💯💪🏿

[@michaelbowman7448]

Scarface raised the bar for performances on Tiny Desk Concert

[@gregtbrown7]

Goat comment 🙏🏿

[@ryancurry6801]

16:40 when they recorded the album version Mike Dean had no idea he was playing keys on the coldest verse ever recorded, you can tell when he played this performance he knew for sure, what an absolute masterpiece

[@ryancurry6801]

Woah, cmon!😊 Cmon miike

[@ryancurry6801]

I see the fear in your eyes, snd here your final breath, and yooou are headed to another place, -Face from tx, you hear it now? CAN YOU HEAR IT NOW? man mike goin wild

[@donguapo7862]

For me it's between him and juvi and Damian marley

[@htownvet3293]

Mike Dean was a monster on them keys!

[@Xzawdyk]

Travis Scott’s money crutch

[@rosetopaz]

00:09 Intro: s/o to one of the greatest go go bands - BYB 01:24 On My Block 04:31 Mary Jane 09:56 Smile 13:57 [Story Time 1] 15:41 I Seen A Man Die 20:46 F*ck Faces 23:05 [Story Time 2] 26:04 Mind Playing Tricks On Me 30:02 Outro

[@tecpaocelotl]

Great job.

[@roygrimes9205]

Man I wish he would have performed "Heaven".

[@Mytoastisgone52]

Not all heroes wear capes 👏🏾👏🏾

[@MrRobjim23]

🐐 talk

[@christielove9000]

Thank you.

[@thedizude2005]

This could have been 10 hours long and I’d have still watched every second of it. This was an amazing performance

[@JMPL3180]

Forreal!

[@antman7575]

No doubt

[@beanniesupreme]

Scarface is the read deal

[@teamer35]

Yup several times to

[@abaez008]

For real… I didnt want it to end… I audibly said “NOOOO!” When it ended 😢

[@d33zNuTz22]

On My Block with a full band makes my heart warm.

[@alexandregantois7011]

agree sir

[@avictory472]

Ah ah ah! Durand Benarr is on par with this......

[@MissPam901]

🥰🥰🥰

[@schooltime2k]

Ah man, what??!! One of my favorite Face songs of all-time. GAVE ME CHILLS

[@ryancurry6801]

Mary jane never sounded this good

[@jonathanstuartjr2614]

2024 and these songs are still banging. Im 54 and grew up listening to Scarface, Willie D, and Bushwick Bill AKA THE GETO BOYZ!! It never gets old!!

[@SynetraJenkins-yz5yr]

Yes they did their thang back then & Scarface still sounds Amazing.

[@houseofanaconda]

Ice Cube and Scarface were litterally the Hardest rappers in America on Earth at that time so Hard that you couldnt deny it.

[@ck240sx]

Thank you NPR/Tiny desk for giving a new audience to a criminally underrated musician,producer,manager that deserves his flowers

[@tshepotsotetsi1067]

I read that too slow

[@jordanboyd3329]

well said

[@batch-howsebh5590]

All FACTS!!!

[@shannonmcfadden7146]

This is the comment!!!!!

[@clintongoeb]

Legit

[@jad4995]

After all his health issues I'm glad Scarface blessed us with this. Shout out Mike Dean the band and the backing singers too. This is a top 10 npr performance imo.

[@cjohnson_]

Most def. Cheers to more life!

[@Nasriyn9]

I feel the same!❤️

[@tryjames1ify]

💣

[@MrUpgradeMusic]

You took the words out of my mouth...And Hi-key I can see that in his performance. He knows he's blessed and it's all on display! This was emotional for me! Salute Scarface! 💯💯💯💯

[@gitgenKE]

Top 1

[@theBat272]

This performance should be on vinyl.

[@EricBishard]

It would sound good with some rice krispies...

[@patrickmurphy5558]

I'm really hoping they press this one!

[@keiyarobinson6834]

​@@EricBishard😊❤😊

[@adrianroberts7656]

😂😂 Real Talk Southside 🤘✌️​@@EricBishard

[@Marvin-ut4xs]

Dam bruh I sold my turntables 20 yrs ago though 🤔

[@condiaperry]

My first experience of Scarface was when he came out with “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” in 1991. His voice captivated me and the lyrics painted a picture for me like no other artist ever had! “Seen a Man Die” was the first song to ever make me cry as I listened to every word. I absolutely LOVED this Tiny Desk Concert session! ❤

[@jessicazucha6054]

I'm a 42 year old Houston native born and raised. This was viewed on Christmas Eve morning with my 65-year-old mom she sat through the whole set and had an appreciation for my music after, so a BIG thank you face & all involved for this. Htown till I drown

[@tsugrad13]

💯🤘🏽

[@pfunk781]

Bless you and your family 🙏🏾

[@urbannuance5151]

Same here, Brother, born in 81. This is the Soundtrack to our youth!

[@jaronbridges4784]

This why face in my top 5. Legendary shyt.

[@zexnynex777]

Thats awesome man!!!!

[@Neillan]

I'm so happy my dad showed this to me, we sat down and just chilled thru the whole show together. Hip-Hop of this caliber needs to make a comeback!

[@jsonbourne7]

Your Dad is a "Soulja"

[@judah7244]

💯🔥💯

[@marvd6454]

Tru Pops

[@carldavis4278]

Music was different grown up little man

[@lamaquina6252]

It’s gone and gone forever. We can only look back

[@jamesmapson1582]

This was deep. I can only imagine the stories going through his mind and the pain in his heart while performing this. This also shows that real hip-hop artists are actually great musicians and not just fools screaming in a mic. This is a perfect 10 for me.

[@jblainesomerville6150]

10!

[@tosheiwoods2157]

Art always imitates life. The people who are a part of the culture understand.

[@tcw00]

Absolutely! 💯

[@VelvetLovesU]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@PrinceAmir206]

💯💯💯💯💯🗣RS

[@more.than.process]

i'm crying. SMILE its one of my favorites songs ever, and this time i got emotional because its feels the love and power of the song in your voice and intruments.

[@sherlockholmes60]

OutKast needs one of these ASAP!

[@realistic1496]

We would all be so lucky to see and hear that happen (unfortunately, it won't and I won't say why because those guys are near and dear to my heart) ... but if it did ... CLASSIC!

[@GanjaSensei_420]

Ooh 😮

[@Terrance-vu2jg]

.❤😂🎉😢😮😅 😊😮

[@kmputertechsupplies2374]

Nah bro. It will ruin this show. Hard to top that tbh.

[@michelleogletree3445]

Yesssss!!!

[@bobbyonthego3160]

Mike Dean is killin’ the keys! This whole concert is an example of beautiful music and poetry that’s timeless.

[@kingbigb7262]

Maaaaan lol crazy

[@curtisjacks1124]

You tripping Big Homie

[@fishbone1145]

💯👌🏾

[@DcBoy261]

He’s made a lot of hits for texas rappers 🔥🔥

[@daniellegoode-switzer2219]

❤

[@ProfessorDook]

You are watching a genius at work, his emotions, he plays an instrument, he’s a storyteller and watch him compose his music live! 🔥🔥🔥

[@robinwiman4845]

Facemoooob! He should be mentioned with the greats more often.

[@Shontise_Shonie]

Yes!!!!!!!! 🙌🏾

[@RobwithoneB]

I honestly feel honored to watch this. Im glad NPR gave this man the recognition and respect he deserves. Salute to Scarface 🔥 ❤

[@lwwarren9485]

Facts. Growing up on Face had u looking at life decisions early.

[@sanjaythakkar6358]

I was lucky to meet him...such a cool dude. Always loved his craft. I sit alone in a four corner room staring at candles.:))

[@ChainsGone2012]

The close of this brings tears to my eyes. Face been one of my favorites all of my life. He storytelling is emaculate. It's great to finally see how much care he takes to the actually musicianship of it all too b/c I never realized how emotional and just southern/bluesISH the production was to some of these songs.

[@Zmj990]

People forget how poetic Scarface really is. The way he raps so eloquently with that delivery. Lyrics on point and a beautiful performance which he poured his soul into. Give the man his flowers.

[@punppis]

I read this at the very start right when hearing Scarface but not seeing anything and I totally agree. Even the start up hype is in rythm and delivered with flow. The show starts immediately when he opens his mouth.

[@yannikkissa9419]

Trust me, I don't forget. He's still one of my top 10.

[@Zmj990]

@@yannikkissa9419 Top 10 dead or alive without question!

[@Zmj990]

@@punppis Right? He’s so passionate and genuinely enjoying being in the moment. Just a joy to behold.

[@lowtotnte8292]

Greatest in my opinion

[@santiagochilla5547]

This is what they called “He showed up and showed out” this is such a phenomenal performance! Scarface is badly underrated! Legendary

[@blackmask494]

He is definitely not underrated he gets his props in the industry and by fans the man been over def jam south

[@solido888]

Anyone who has been listening to rap for more than like 5 years knows already.

[@k1977gh]

FACTS

[@kleer7281]

Been cold!

[@chenoajeter3042]

Seasoned it!!!

[@sheebbsflows]

“I often wish that I could save everyone but I’m a dreamer” This concert was everything that I needed!!

[@aushashell1373]

Facts!

[@johnthompson5497]

Classic!!!! My favorite line

[@wedoebe]

This spoke to my soul!!!!✊🏾

[@HilariousStandUpClips]

That line right there. Shheeeeeshh

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

​@@wedoebeFactzzzz 💯💯

[@martintodd3009]

I was a bartender on a ship. Worked the night club. Got the meet this man. Aside from personality being in love with hip hop and actually listening from the other side of the world, to getting to shake his hand and exchange a few words, I've never been closer to the culture. Geto Boys ✌️ 🙌 to the ✨ much love Face.

[@alana_jeannine]

Scarface’s tone, lyricism, musicianship, and delivery paints a picture perfectly! This was beyond dope!

[@bigntall1XLT]

Perfectly said!

[@yungblud571]

Mos Def

[@igbopeople4916]

No doubt

[@nokeeosa619]

He's always been an underrated genius.. Better than lil Wayne any day

[@jadabrownie5525]

"On My Block" 0:00 "Mary Jane" 4:50 "Smile" 9:55 "I Seen a Man Die" 15:41 "F**k Faces" 20:33 "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" 26:00

[@livefromthe757]

appreciate the set list ...

[@Fa_reed24]

🫡

[@BruceWayne760]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonybrown2200]

🙏🏿

[@Juicemann108]

All classics

[@OfficialBigDawgKel]

Story telling, picture painting, the raw emotion in his delivery, subject selection, lyricism, face is the greatest in my eyes and top 3 in every real hip hop heads catalogue

[@carloslatale5331]

💯

[@marcslack]

🎯💯

[@clintongoeb]

All day

[@offgridwiththesmiths1860]

Facts! Ice Cube, Face and TI to me.

[@cedrickwilson]

He's definitely my 🐐!

[@jaydag24]

This is my favorite Tiny Desk. Face's passion for the art is inspiring man. I'm so grateful he made it through his surgery, we lost too many legends this year, I wasn't ready to lose Face too.

[@mihlebokveldt3774]

Seeing Mike Dean live is so surreal

[@notoriousstrikes4284]

Saw him open for The Weeknd and he was astronomical

[@OfficialBigDawgKel]

Facts Mike Dean is eye dropping

[@OfficialBigDawgKel]

Story telling, picture painting, the raw emotion in his delivery, subject selection, lyricism, face is the greatest in my eyes and top 3 in every real hip hop heads catalogue

[@curtmagee]

That’s a whole fact!

[@BDuBB904]

Agreed

[@TonyObijeih]

31 minutes and 27 seconds of pure nostalgia. Scarface, Facemob, Mike Dean, and the whole crew, thanks for starting out our Christmas of 2024 this way.

[@contemprato]

Truly a wonderful Christmas gift

[@CalumL-fr6lg]

2023?

[@robincobb793]

On loop all day while working. Each time i hear it takes me back to the good ole days. Thanks to creator

[@jerrieldudley3853]

This is Legendary 🎉

[@Kekapiller44]

This year it's Christmas of '23 my guy. Next year '24... and so on...

[@PlutoRising963]

That synthesizer went CRAZY. Everyone is so talented. Gives me hope that there’s still a space for real music

[@BonesDMS4life]

Yea that was that Mike dean on that piano 💯

[@madcity_inc]

Just look for Mike Dean in youtube and you´ll see who`s this guy, he is a legend in music production

[@Polo22546]

Bruh!! Mike Dean is amazing!

[@rsb__]

it's good to see someone refer to Mike Dean as he really is… a synthesizer

[@thraxx1982]

I ROLLED UP. SAT BACK. AND ZONED OUT. SINCE A PRETEEN WHEN I FIRST HEARD "MIND PLAYING TRICKS". FROM CAMDEN, NJ. UPMOST RESPECT & LOVE. 🎙️👑💪🏾💯🖤🫡

[@jflwrs]

I really didn't think the Juvenile Tiny Desk could be outdone. As a Face fan, this one gave me chills!

[@yjuicce]

Juvenile, big daddy Kane, and this together in a group is a vibe

[@felixgatewood4815]

T-Pain was brilliant too, hard to beat.

[@teew1735]

💯

[@thorazine2728]

Same G

[@paulatown84]

Juve still better

[@jaymo7762]

This wasn’t watching a performance. This was an experience! The vibe, the passion, the realness! Facemob!

[@sonnybrasco9735]

Facts

[@KryzzzzTOPHER-ze1sn]

Fooee LlliiiiiiiiiFffEeee!!

[@hesmakesmusic]

Man… I’ll admit I didn’t really grow up with Scarface’s music, but I respected how folks held him in the rap convo. Today, I understand… innerstand, overstand. This right here was a masterclass of MCing and storytelling, not only from the music but to the stage presence as well. Well done 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 As an artist myself, I’m deeply inspired and reinvigorated by this performance. 🙏🏿❤️

[@jblainesomerville6150]

respect!

[@killacam8899]

Looks like you got some catching up to do. I’m jealous!!!

[@NdaKeekz]

Definitely a legend in his own right. Take some time to listen to his catalog from DJ Akshen to his progression into Scarface. I'm 39 and grew up on Scarface since a kid because of my older cousins. He's my favorite artist and always has been. A running joke, yet reality, is that folks from DC will always have Scarface as their top 3 artists when it comes to a certain age group 😂😂😂

[@ghostshipone]

Well said!!

[@deereddd_7-Thirteen]

GO LISTEN TO HIS CATALOG... YOULL SEE Y HE IS THE G.O.A.T... N9 WEAK ALBUMS IN HIS CATALOG

[@joesanders2184]

They need to bring Face back, his catalog is long and full of back to back to back CLASSICS. Scarface is the GREATEST MC to bless the mic

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Hear Hear ❤

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Instant classic. This is right up there with Juvenille for the best NPR (Rap) Concert ever. Can we PLEASE get DJ Quik on here?? PLEASE????????

[@moussegarbonzo8352]

Quik would be in his element here. That’s a great suggestion. And while we’re on that, what ever happened to that EP that Face and Quik were supposedly working on together a while back?

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

@@moussegarbonzo8352 Yes he would! I am going to see Quik out here in Oakland on 1/20 with a live band at Yoshi's. I can't wait!!!

[@jamierockhill3062]

Absolutely this needs to happen! Great suggestion sir 🫡

[@TheTDA]

This was the comment I needed. Agree on all counts!

[@soleezy123]

Yes. Dj Quik.

[@anotherlevelbartendingserv5391]

Man, I am 50 years old and when I say THIS hit differently...these lyrics hit SO different. I'm a high school teacher and when I say there's a lesson in the music...THERE IS. I guess I've seen and lived through quite a bit. Scarface, thanks for this short journey❤️🙏🏿.

[@aaronwoods9562]

Real talk. If “Face” isn’t top 10 lyricist” of all time… Then people need to re-think what the definition of “lyricist” is!!!!

[@desmondcrockwell]

Q 0:48 0:48 0:5​@@aaronwoods9562

[@ruphleswyatt]

Right there with you, 32 yrs old forgot how much face I listened to.❤

[@crossnations5026]

Feels & Chills! Ice ran through my veins! On My Block! ! RIP Homies 🙏🏾

[@patrickboyd3364]

I'm 57 years old we grew up listening to the best music ever, from the 70s 80s 90s and early 200s 😅

[@patrickking5491]

I love that he's using a directional mic, but he can't resist turning his head and speaking to the room causing his vocals to drift in and out. The man is holding a sermon and speaking to every person in that room. This is such an incredible tiny desk

[@TheVegasViceMan]

Not to nit pick but, yea I wish to god they wouldn't have used that mic.

[@aaronjohn416]

@@TheVegasViceManI just love that standing mic when he turn his head side to side we missing some words but still sound great like it was done deliberately and also when his taking his vocals on high peach and low peach it’s so interesting to watch and hear this great performance

[@yugiouch]

very delibrate and intentional to cause effect in words. Scarface is a master.

[@Mr202DON]

Classic

[@blakerivera9229]

Just about to make a comment about mic etiquette lol

[@Steven-lq5bn]

The shoutout to PAC was Amazing!!!!😢 RIP to one of the greatest ever.Scarface is awesome in his own right!Tiny Desk is awesome also!Crazy Awesome

[@sdeondotson]

Mike Dean is criminally underrated, bro! He is an animal behind the boards!

[@calebedwards3266]

And the guitar too ✨️

[@justinxxiii7035]

Mike Dean is a lot of things, but underrated is not one of them. His songs had almost 8 billion streams this year, not to mention his tour with The Weeknd. He’s the biggest producer in the world. lol

[@gavzam2002]

Mike Dean made them keys scream..oh my

[@sdeondotson]

@@justinxxiii7035 Mike Dean has a lot of money, but he doesn’t get nearly the recognition… where is he on the list of everyone’s top Producers list… he is probably listed around a bunch of guys who he would have eaten for lunch

[@tjayharper]

This could literally be a live album and I’ll listen to it start to finish to start my day. Face is in my Top 10 dead or alive. We appreciate you and your contribution to Hip Hop!

[@BrodrickWest]

Top 3

[@409CJ]

​@@BrodrickWestI believe it's regional.... Facemob Nas Tupac The order changes depending on who I'm listening to. 😂😂

[@RebelRouserEsq]

I need this live album IMMEDIATELY

[@feebabyblue]

💯💯💯

[@BeautifulWoman31]

This took me back to my 20s and I'm 46. Thank you guys, because Scarface is apart of a lot of Us!!! Good Memories ❤

[@gambinogambinos2439]

Same age. We in Serbia listened to Scarface (GB) on audio tape, without even knowing what he looked like.

[@ArmandoNarvaez-zu5ri]

❤💯

[@OrganicAlumination]

You look 34-37

[@amerywalker3063]

Part of us, yes, he is. Glad to watch this.

[@sergegs4507]

Same here!

[@nowthatwasakward]

This has to be one of the best TDC of all time. Touched me and my 14 year old self's heart. Thank you

[@yuceceylanl7171]

Scarface and Mike Dean raised the bar to the highest in the Tiny Desk history. After this performance, artists who are planning to do a tiny desk concert, will think twice to do it or not.

[@zakley301]

You have to put the work in it. And this is the result of 30 years +

[@DK-bl4hp]

What about Juvie and Mannie Fresh??

[@servdv]

They probably watching too lol@@DK-bl4hp

[@lamiles3892]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hermanwright1092]

Uncle Charlie and Mesago was on point as well.

[@UnoUpshur]

1:20 On My Block 4:26 Mary Jane 9:54 Smile 13:54 I Seen A Man Die 20:33 Love Faces 23:04 Mind Playing Tricks (Intro) 26:03 Mind Playing Tricks (Verse Starts)

[@UltraInstinct-yn1ft]

Did U meen fk faces? 🤣🤣

[@lungelo9023]

he tryna keep it discrete lol@@UltraInstinct-yn1ft

[@carterstrotherii9635]

Wish he did PACs verse in Smile

[@Rockets9495]

goat!

[@UnoUpshur]

@@carterstrotherii9635definitely

[@showly54]

It’s so dope to see face completely overwhelmed by the music yet in complete control of the symphony… This is amazing

[@thegentleman4417]

I totally agree. It’s like the music took him to another place in time. While the music was playing, he was reminiscing about the events that brought the ideas of his songs.

[@jasonwatson4139]

The people who say rappers do not have any musicianship needs to watch this over and over again.

[@bankrollbiscotti6947]

I love how they’re doing our favorite old school artists. Tiny desk took the mtv unplugged theme and flipped it. I respect it.

[@bjtight98]

MTV Unplugged 2.0 was my immediate thought! 🔥🔥

[@-love-life3267]

Let us not forget the healrh obstacles Face had to overcome. He was struggling for awhile. His comeback is beyond amazing. He got his rest and came back strong as ever.

[@kangyjohnson5409]

I was thinking about that the entire time. I saw him in concert about 2 years ago and he was very ill then. He said he wasn’t feeling well and he looked ill, so to see this was so refreshing. I absolutely love him. 🔥🔥

[@713Keepgrindingup]

Let's focus on the positive and not the negative you the type that I see someone doing well in life and go tell everyone let's not forget he used to be broke what a 🍆

[@WillieFreeman]

This is one of the most special Tiny Desks I've seen. It felt so good to see Scarface doing his thing conducting as well as rhyming. Such a dope way to bring music together.

[@PrimeMinisterShaytanRockefelle]

A Ris Ta qwest asylum

[@PrimeMinisterShaytanRockefelle]

Rockefeller records

[@PrimeMinisterShaytanRockefelle]

Jive records llc

[@merakimade7440]

Prayers up for the legendary Scarface... 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@KjkpHiG]

Is SF OK?

[@luvuyoshinga8291]

It's his passion for me. To feel your own music years later into tears. He gave his rap too much soul

[@MVRBFree]

That’s what music is ultimately missing today. The OG’s of the 90s & early 2000’s put their heart and soul into the music.

[@WesChaseCrypto]

Hands down this was by far the best Tiny Desk performance ever.. Wow CHILLS!!!

[@nancyfischer4875]

Absolutely agree ‼️‼️‼️

[@NoLineNoWait123AbC]

And this is why Willie is indifferent with Face…Raw talent…jealousy is a dangerous drug.

[@mranderson8725]

@@NoLineNoWait123AbChe’s definitely jealous

[@ginaa815]

Absolutely!! 💯

[@CakednBaked1]

Agree and Juvenile too🔥

[@gk_coach_mario3843]

Tears rolling down my face rn. Thank you Face! For everything man, for sharing your gift to the world! We was really lucky growing up with this kinda talent and had no idea….

[@danielsalinas8525]

Not gonna lie me too, like hearing my childhood all in one video. Great times when facemob ran the airwaves.

[@mrWiggz1000]

Man you speak for all of us

[@Mrbehindtint]

Couldn’t help it, you heard this and felt every word.

[@motivate668]

10000 %

[@ontarioddickey]

🔥🔥🔥

[@chillgodrease]

Had to watch this again today.

[@StreetSouljaz1]

This is what talent looks and sounds like. I can see the passion in him as he lets the music travel through. That band is phenomenal on those instruments.

[@mikewagner4898]

Agreed! 💯

[@loveholidaybyviction1272]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@wydeawake5941]

I love it.. realy good

[@MrVharmon]

Scarface defines a real musician, and the band sounds amazing. 🎶🎧🎵🎼 It was one of the best performances I've seen on this platform.

[@jaymeramirez7435]

I’m from Htine. And of course grew up with Scarface loud in everyone’s stereos. I had no idea he was using a full band. Man… this is new life to classic hits.

[@Neenja7]

This was absolutely incredible. This should win an award or something. And he should take this on the road ASAP.

[@rawbluecheese]

Yes. 100%

[@henryafro]

Agreed. This records got a lot of soul.

[@fdt1717]

He has. Checked him out twice already. All live instrumentation 🔥🔥🔥

[@lokiexcelsior]

He DOES take it on the road. That's why they sound so good. He been on the road w/ a live bands for YEARS now.

[@Neenja7]

@lokiexcelsior - Oh wow, I honestly didn't know. Never heard of him coming my way but will be on the lookout. I'd love to see this live.

[@Budget_Prepper]

You could have had a 2 hour Tiny Desk concert with Scarface and I would still complain it wasn't long enough. But I will just be appreciative of this 31 minute gift to the world.

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Hear Hear

[@dameonwatson8966]

Exactly😂

[@jc6422]

Amen!!! 31 minutes felt like 5!!! This man is a gift from music!!!

[@nathanieltovar5171]

No skill. He sucks. “I was high”

[@whizzdoom1874]

Its a gift❤

[@oaplaffy]

He remains one of the BEST ghetto storytellers ever. He makes u picture his lyrics in your mind with his iconic delivery style and voice. UNCLE FACE......., I will always love you.

[@fonthe8]

I don't ever leave comments but this is hands down one of the best live performances ever captured on video. Thank you Scarface, Mike Dean and the entire Tiny Desk team for blessing us with this.

[@pabloalvarez7155]

Yes sir

[@Briyonti]

I saw him and DJ Quik live a couple years ago they were UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@DefSquadFan]

​. I was just about to say they need quik on tiny desk.

[@curtisdickson6277]

This is straight lit!!!!!

[@ohjuice5867]

​@Briyonti Two legends I keep in rotation

[@GaryGHamilton]

Houston’s own Scarface, one of the best to do it in hip-hop history. Mike Dean was icing on the cake. Thank you NPR Tiny Desk!

[@MikeSmith-qy2jd]

🫡 💨💨💨💨💨💨 💯💪🏿✊🏿🖤

[@CupUhhJo]

Tiny Desk literally never misses, but this feels special. I never thought I’d hear these songs arranged live. This IMMEDIATELY shot up into my top 5 Tiny Desk concerts lol Scarface really feel like your favorite uncle/brother/homie.

[@raenaldo]

👏

[@ZayTheOne26]

What’s your top 5?

[@matrosickles9659]

This one needs to go on vinyl!

[@CupUhhJo]

@@ZayTheOne26 in no particular order: Anderson .Paak Paramore Durand Bernarr Raphael Saadiq Mac Miller And now Scarface.

[@sheilaanderson5089]

Please share this elusive Top 5. GO!!

[@TheZay420]

Praying hand over my brotha. You’ve helped me so much me and my dad, rest in peace. Played you all the time. Your music is my diary. 💎✊🏽🙏

[@StylezAndSteez]

Scarface is just one of a kind! The lyricism, voice, flow, delivery, storytelling, consistency, personality, and so forth and so on, it proves to show why he’s one of the greatest. Amazing, Thank you!

[@DJ_Gloveboxx]

All facts 💯💯💯

[@estesel6800]

This!!

[@5Johney]

right all that

[@kenmarshall6309]

Talk about complete. He is definitely the most complete MC, all aspects are covered.

[@jahworx]

I back this comment to the fullest extreme!!!! 🙌

[@fredbell9913]

I would pay real concert prices to have been able to experience that live. A true legend who is still relevant in the rap game. MR MR SCARFACE

[@9commonsense2]

I’ve caught him twice in the past 4 years. He’s brings the band and kills it. Couldn’t recommend it enough

[@mike407r]

For real! I’ve got a list of some specific artist/musicians that I would give anything to see perform in a small intimate setting like this.

[@desmondholliman1]

Goes up and down the block

[@cgray7847]

@@mike407r me too!!!

[@joaquincareca9254]

​@@mike407rsince face one of the artists on the list I need to know the rest of it.. Pls 😊

[@j-rock8701]

To see Scarface perform like this is nothing short of AMAZING!! I remember seeing him on KZbin talking with Willie D while battling all of the health issues and I wasn't sure he was going to make it! But seeing him come back and break out all of his hits the way he did, was not only AMAZING, BUT TRIUMPHANT AND INSPIRATIONAL! You can see it in the passion of how he performed! Shout out to Mike Dean, the Band and Background Singers!

[@carrylhicks7352]

I agree 💯

[@willied7759]

Yeah I remember that

[@kevinkovacevich6765]

He also said he’d never perform “Mind Playin’ Tricks” without Willie again. Yet here we are.

[@Criminal.Lawyer.2024]

Perhaps the best Tiny Desk ever. I've never seen the music and lyrics performed better than the originals. Just like fine wine, they get better as they age.

[@CurbBlurbs]

Scarface is one of the best to ever do it!!! His album “The Diary” is one of the best rap albums of all time

[@khadijahshepherd4588]

I agree. One of my fav albums

[@OfficialBigDawgKel]

Also the fix and untouchable

[@inmyhumbleopinion_]

Also Made and Emeritus

[@part4693]

Also The Last of A Dying Breed and Deeply Rooted

[@ChildlikeEmpressTV]

It's the FIX for meeeeee!

[@mathematicalfacts1439]

Hands down ONE OF THE BEST Tiny Desk performances. Vocals are clear and precise and his timing and delivery is impeccable

[@Billykey313]

This the face I know glad his son saved our culture

[@deeadrarandolph]

Yes

[@Teeshcapeesh1013]

I agree 1000%

[@iluvbiggirlz420]

Man! Mike Dean is one of the most overlooked producers ever! His touch is instant priceless. And Scarface's voice is timeless.

[@samn3276]

Not if you know!

[@thetrilogy80]

Not in the 713 he ani't

[@christiancasner7353]

The man is a legend behind the scenes. They all know

[@kmacwilliams]

Man that white dude gets alllll the way down!!!!

[@arthuroliver1862]

I agree 💯x 💯 %. He is a legend many times over

[@ahmedabdelrahim4497]

Never getting enough of this tiny desk session, almost daily "literally" playing it while going on through my days. Thank you Scarface

[@blackcat513358]

The life that you lived will reflect in your mother's face... that.. that right there is why this man is different. He's not only a master storyteller, he takes you deep and makes you think of things you've never thought of. One of a kind, and can't be imitated nor duplicated. Long live the best to ever do it, Scarface.

[@Cmoore3011]

The best!!! 🎯🎯🎯

[@emmanuelferguson5604]

EXACTLY THAT'S WHY I LOVE HIM

[@feebabyblue]

Facts💯

[@billgoudy9297]

🎯💯

[@bryanmccullough4152]

Straight 🔥🔥

[@christophermeyer3115]

These OG’s doing the old soul sampled songs with a live band is a cheat code. Unrealistically good… absolute legend

[@michaeltaylor4915]

Amazing

[@DCeeMusik]

It's funny you don't think this at the time, but hearing it back with a live band is insane! The OGs probably knew this, though.

[@blackcat513358]

That was a good chunk of the music back then. The music introduced you to music you didn't even know, but your parents did.

[@christophermeyer3115]

I found lots of my favorite artists once I started looking into the samples of my favorite songs@@blackcat513358

[@Junetao916]

Watched this with my Uncle Skip. His favorite artist and when I tell you this man cried tears of joy. It was so dope

[@uptingz_5836]

Wow 💯

[@hsmathis]

I completely understand! 😊

[@brianpeck697]

Shoutouts to Uncle Skip!!

[@Klove70]

❤❤❤

[@Junetao916]

Ayy yall!! Im taking my uncle skip and my brothers to see Face live!!! Lfg!!! So happy see you in March!!!

[@mrryanstills]

22:53 The transistion from F-k Faces to Mind Playing Tricks On Me was SMOOTH AS A FOOL

[@kentemplesr7378]

I've never been moved to tears by a rap concert until today...🔥🔥🔥

[@tracysmith4383]

Smile hit me hard 😢😂

[@JeffMiller-lp3dp]

I'm a 61 year old boomer who loves all music - huge part of my life. This performance? Maaaaan, alive. Moved me - made me reflective and so happy I was moved to tears. Music makes the world go round!

[@TW-on1by]

I’m happy you got it out.

[@MikeDarling]

Check out Hamilton too.

[@Terrance-vu2jg]

Bless

[@LBrown-uz7kw]

Hands down, THE best Tiny Desk. This needs to be recorded and put on vinyl .

[@KerkinWayno]

🙌🙌🙌

[@joncorn716]

No lie

[@MrTM1234567]

You ant never lie!

[@danielwallace1169]

EXACTLY!!!!! face needs to take that band n mike dean n go on tour asap

[@MrLaw445]

Scarface is a true lyricist, hands down! Im 54 and turned my son on to Scarface when he was a little kid. He's 30 now and still remember the lessons we learned from Scarface. Telling stories through hip hop!

[@2KILLAVILLE]

The Real OG & King of the South!

[@archielean4349]

Real Talk. Used to have my oldest son riding with me in my Fleetwood, him in his car seat, head bobbin', soaking in this goodness. & Now he's 23, Majoring in Music. & I didn't push him to do it, just came naturally. 💯🇨🇱👌🏾🙏🏾✌🏾

[@dallasborn8574]

Same here! I'm 56 and my son was raised on hip hop/rap! His friends ask him why he's playing old school all the time?

[@Jaggedcoast2coast]

One of the dopest performances on tiny desk, a str8 classic. 🔥🔥🔥

[@DanielLee-t2q]

A living legend with one of THE best tiny desks of any genre. I hope this causes younger fans to discover his solo and Geto Boys catalogue. He's earned every single flower and accolade.

[@ajdejajada]

Makes me wanna hear Mgk do a tiny desk

[@gifi11]

I wasn't even born with Geto Boys came out, easily one of my favorite groups ever.

[@jeffsanders79]

​@@gifi11Way to make his fans feel old asf😂😂😂😂

[@gifi11]

@@jeffsanders79 😂😂😂 I'm old too. Late 80s baby. It sounds worst than what it was lol.

[@wattaura7621]

We are 🤣@@jeffsanders79

[@kylemoney8668]

Scarface deserves the comeback of the year award he looking very healthy and motivated

[@newme526]

This Tiny Desk deserves way more views than this. Close your eyes and listen. The storytelling is perfection.

[@catinascott8555]

ON ME RT

[@smvgrv1624]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯

[@Crookedletta601]

That Part💯💯💯

[@nikoleaustin3446]

Yes indeed

[@deinemuttiification]

ong, I am atleast a couple hundred of these views.