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

[@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❤

[@staticstyles]

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

[@Miss_K254]

His riffs are fire🔥🔥

[@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❤❤❤❤

[@QueenKsEverything]

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]

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

[@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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@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 🙌🏽

[@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 🤦‍♀️

[@JT_TheCreator]

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

[@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

[@ileanamorales4414]

Luke James needs his own Tiny Desk performance.

[@swedmerson90]

Yes he does. He more than deserves it. These Arms, I Want You, Who You Are. His voice does so well with live instruments.

[@RubyBlount-su2wx]

💪🏽🤞🏾💪🏽🤞🏾💪🏽

[@keohnhashim3853]

Absolutely ❤

[@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

[@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 💝

[@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?

[@Allthingsarepossibl3]

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

[@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

[@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 ...😊

[@TjJackson2012]

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

[@Slim25-r2l]

“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

[@LuvHuni]

Luke singing “this woman’s work” 9:16 is breathtaking 🥰

[@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

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@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

[@JAY1892]

🫡

[@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.

[@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🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽

[@lunagates2938]

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

[@kiturner52]

Luke James is a BEAST on the MIC! 🎤🔥

[@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

[@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

[@arronvandeneynde]

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

[@jazminejabbers]

lol love this

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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]

💕💕💕💕

[@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.

[@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🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@wininlife5518]

The transition from song to song was flawless!

[@lfgwrestling]

Facts

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@jasminewillis4997]

Luke James wit his FYYYNE Self😍🥰🥰🥰💯🔥😊

[@katinanewton7737]

YES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vashirafleming4320]

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

[@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.

[@spiritualbaepodcast]

That part!

[@creativequeen8371]

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

[@All_BLK]

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

[@HumanityArchives_AmbienceWalks]

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

[@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]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@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]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@_thatguyclint]

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

[@avantaesavage9137]

I was today years old when I found out Tank wrote Do what it Do! I made a baby off that record

[@kamarawilliams3532]

R u serious

[@avantaesavage9137]

YES!!!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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..🥰

[@javonnasimpson5814]

This is Def one of my favorite tiny desk. Tank put this show together RIGHT! AND HE ALSO USED THE RIGHT BACKGROUND. BAND WAS ON FIRE

[@TreneaSays]

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!!

[@telfordtahau7151]

Happy as Tank got his props after his awesome guest appearance with the legend Babyface, musiq soulchild next please 🤗🤗🤗

[@MissUnderstoodOfficial]

Omg yes to musiq coming on !!!

[@jason15212]

Musiq did one years ago

[@Kenshaable]

Yesss🎉

[@Tiffanyhlcmb]

​@@jason15212musiq hasn't appeared on tiny desk yet. Hopefully he will soon since he has a new album out🤞

[@neol2535]

Naah. I definitely remember Musiq’s tiny desk performance. I just can’t find it anymore😅

[@johnappleseed7997]

Please please can we get a Joe tinydesk 😍👌👌

[@clariceelizabeth]

Omg yes!

[@MizoletteTV]

Yaaassss!

[@yoyoswift9926]

❤❤❤

[@adwoaakyaa7592]

TINY DESK DON’T PRETEND YOU DIDN’T SEE THIS 🙏🏾😭😭😭😭 !!!!!!

[@jdbhottest]

Omg! YES JOE WILL BE ICONIC

[@jason15212]

Lonny has a lot of soul in his voice.

[@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?

[@VVHylton]

"A woman will follow, if she knows you are properly leading." What a powerful message from Tank in this beautiful Tiny Desk Concert!❤

[@kraftsbyjazzy8333]

this was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carlychampagne5781]

Soooo gooooodt❤

[@tangelabillins3162]

I Felt That In My Soul, When He Said That❤

[@shante6855]

23 years in 18 minutes y’all??? We could of used another 18 jeez. This was sooo good❤️‍🔥

[@TheDomElle]

Listennnnnnn!!

[@mayaaf456]

Brrruuuhhhh he need over an hour

[@WealthCreators324]

Right!! Like stop playing with us

[@DNicole1]

Okay! I'm looking like where the rest?

[@darlingtiarabrands4074]

That was really beautiful

[@marieldavis3793]

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

[@patricebinion4279]

He's killing it. 🔥 🔥

[@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

[@cbdat804mami]

Luke is so underrated it's ridiculous. That man SINGS

[@TaylorMadeCori]

Can we talk about those transitions in between songs, tho? Amazing. The time flew by, and I so enjoyed seeing real artists loving what they do, and having fun doing it. This was incredible....LOVED IT

[@AllThingsRealiTeaStarz]

The one on the vocoder is the one who does these arrangements his name is Jevon Hill

[@devekarice8274]

And now we need a full album with these exact arrangements 😂

[@MsSyty2ry]

I've been to about 7 tank concerts and this is what he is good at

[@DedricHardy-qy2ul]

Riiiiiigggghhhhhttttt

[@HoustonIsImmortal]

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

[@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.

[@ChristinaGraham-k1p]

​@@diyyahfontenot1072ty😂

[@TheRaynebeau]

YES!

[@tmbowman85]

Facts!!

[@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

[@lalapapa3112]

Tank and Lonnie’s voices compliment eachother so well

[@whitleealexander1663]

So well !

[@KalaniKayKay]

Yes. I feel like Tank, J Valentine and Lonny need a group album.

[@msladyt27]

Very well. I really enjoyed Lonny's voice.

[@oldboots99]

Whose this lonnie guy

[@Deenique16]

@@oldboots99 Lonny Bereal. Just look him up, he written a lot of songs and for a lot of popular artist

[@perdueinc.5256]

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

[@michaellindsey6012]

Tank, background singers, band-all PHENOMENAL. Tank has written a lot of hit songs for people, so I’m glad he featured some of those, as well.

[@Doramus726]

Luke and Lonnie are ridiculously gifted vocally! Brooke did her thing too.

[@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

[@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

[@sheenapark.]

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

[@SupaDaveBeatz]

Yes smooth transitions.

[@TreviaF]

Can we talk about the strong vocals Tank had backing him up on this live performance 😍😍 love this!

[@quanislove]

❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@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

[@comethrusis5661]

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

[@butyoucancallmesam]

Dang! Tiny Desk is just gifting us - Charlie Wilson, Babyface and Tank! 🙌🏾

[@DenaSimone]

How did we get so lucky

[@jennya4170]

The fact that he just casually sing and then talks in his normal voice. Amazing! Just…one of the most beautiful soul I’ve ever witness in music. The talent is undeniable.

[@acolelife]

What did I do to deserve these back to back Tiny Desks? Lawddd 😭🙌🏾

[@jaisoofi5513]

Nah fr tho 😩

[@kiashade93]

It's Black Music Month bayyybeeeee

[@ariamason9324]

You've been starving for great music like all of us.

[@DailyDanielle]

This was beautiful!! Can we get a Tiny Desk from Jamie Foxx, please!!!

[@AskEsh]

Baby Face had golden voices as backup & now Tank is continuing the artistry with the amazing backup stars 🤌🏾

[@darkskinss]

Brooke is FIRE, and she has always looked fab. Her voice is nothing to mess with.

[@tannergrace9996]

Imagine waking up to Tank, Brooke Valentine, Lon, & Luke James harmonizing like gawd’s angels!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kraftsbyjazzy8333]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ogmexzy2929]

The arrangement of the show was flawless !!

[@cherrydeleon9646]

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

[@Daisyabena]

Please Luke James needs to do his own tiny desk concert … Been a fan of his since the 106 & park days this man’s vocals and talent is just incredible. 👌🏽🔥

[@viv6511]

YES!!!

[@tleyahaw1357]

Deffff

[@nathanhall308]

The vibe is unmatched. That is a presentation of a mature artist and musician - Tank. Take notes! S/O to the MVP Band, Luke, Brooke, and Lonny. 🔥🔥

[@AraneDee]

Lonny! Man oh man 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@karimahdlemon]

Lonny!!!!❤

[@YouTube]

obsessed with watching all these artists come together for these tiny desks

[@superduperjoi6800]

Yess and he sang background for charlie wilson

[@kj3281]

Yup - there’s no other way to do it moving forward

[@brandiwelch3563]

I just watched 5 back to back.... :)

[@latoyaracquel1680]

When you start leaving comments KZbin 😂

[@just_me_vee2047]

Definitely it’s been on Repeat thank you Tank for this your Beautiful Talent and Shining these beautiful Souls Talent ❤❤❤ @tank

[@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.

[@purediamondprincess]

20+ years later and I’m still immensely in love with Tank’s music I would melt if I was in that room

Brooke V is beyond beautiful and her voice always been 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chelsearenee3913]

Tank is so underrated and talented 🤯 This man done wrote songs that make tears fall, ex’s call and grown men get down on bended knees. Give this man his flowers Tah-Day‼️

[@blackqueen5201]

Truth

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

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

[@geektifyy]

Tank's voice and pen game have always been immaculate.

[@knottyandnicehair]

Now you know we needed more of “Slowly” TANK!!! This was amazing!! 👏🏾

[@shimmergangfitness5880]

Definitely did ❤

[@JaniceDR]

I love how they don't have a room or Ego's!!! They are backing each other up and just enjoying the music...I love it! And Luke James voice is everything!!!