The Foreign Exchange: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@FernandoDGalichini]

The Foreign Exchange is an absolutely underrated band

[@mrantone916]

Easily!!

[@dontbeasucka.61]

I said that somewhere about at least 50 times I tell somebody to listen to them

[@djmark7605]

Phonte is one of the most talented artist of this generation

[@mrceazohawk]

2024 check in 🎙️🎙️

[@brownseed777]

We here forever!

[@spreejay24]

Present!

[@GMAV3RICK]

I still have beautiful memories of The Foreign Exchange albums as the background music for my venture into the adult world after graduating college.

[@Nostaljack]

BTW, Zo! is crazy talented on his own. If you haven't heard his stuff, you're missing out.

[@donia1goering]

Facts

[@erikataylor2225]

“Call It Home” is such a magical song

[@jonathanbooker281]

still one of the most dope Tiny Desk imo

[@OfficialJes.C]

Man, phonte is one of the most slept on ever.

[@BedroomBeethovens]

A lot of people here talking about Phonte, but ya'll sleeping on Nicolay. Together they go together like peanut butter and jelly.

[@kizziecorner1000]

Yes Nicolay goes in..every time.

[@kirkswannjr8036]

I love this group I have discovered them on my Pandora music station on Dwele

[@1cee1ceebaby]

Yessir

[@iamshawnwilliam]

Don't forget Zo

[@ritamitchell8708]

I just found them this week and am inlove!!!!!

[@MrMario2987]

Phonte needs a variety show. Guy has a monopoly of talent and charisma.

[@Journeyofnow_]

+mario lewis I agree!

[@jaymack6116]

+mario lewis Dude is like a quadruple threat: he can spit hot bars, sing on par with any quality R&B artist, can produce/write material and is funny as hell.

[@bernardallen3791]

yep

[@BryonD]

@@jasonwilkerson9497 Where can it be found?

[@macadon041]

He is dope

[@austin-purnell]

Little Brother was my first hip-hop concert in 2004, and The Foreign Exchange changed my life in 2007.

[@leonardevans1995]

2nd that. They are needed in Music!!!

[@bethwhite9823]

I need a zo, lil brother, and foreign exchange concert.

[@scoophollis8489]

Love The Foreign Exchange, Phonte is my dude!!! Bring Back Little Brother!!!

[@mrtruthhurts2307]

Everybody wants that LB Carolina for life

[@ChristopherCJXJoseph]

That's the same dude from Little Brother???? The Hip-Hop crew?

[@keithb1687]

Christopher CJX Joseph yes

[@ericpulliam6878]

scoop hollis word . the whole Justice League never got their props

[@cheif80]

@@khalifa-aziry0000 that's the way we talk honestly. It's #NCSHIT 🤷🏾‍♂️ Greensboro 4ever

[@bluefoxpatton]

I love you during this quarantine Phonte...& Nicolay...May 2020

[@Goddess1977]

yes phonte is multitalented indeed love him!

[@SmoothstepsIsTheName]

Phonte is HILARIOUS. And Foreign Exchange does it rightttt.

[@senna1995]

one of the most underrated NPRs and hip hop groups in general. long live the foreign exchange.

[@TheRobertBeal]

Phonte, Zo and Nicolay straight up GENIUSES!✊🏿👊🏿💪🏿🔥

[@lorenzobaines6222]

I'm an admirer of their work. I'm taking my wife & daughter to their show in Philly in May. My daughter's 1st concert was Robert Glasper Experience. I'm raising her up on only "Cavier Music ". We gotta give the youth the best music we have so it never ends. Cavier Music forever!

[@creeme9031]

She will Know GREAT music! Robert Glasper and The Foreign Exchange are two of my favorites!

[@chris360s_]

+Lorenzo Baines I've seen them quite a few times. Amazing live show!

[@iprofessionalamateur]

Big Up to You. You feeding your kid good content indeed.

[@chippies121]

Good man!

[@mobid.2084]

Lorenzo Baines... ^caviar (or less often caviare). Steel sharpens steel.

[@최고-k3s]

Phonte is a great singer the band has so much grit and groove. ❤ His melodies aren’t easy notes to grasp, but he just nails it.

[@abrown858]

2019, and this still sounds fresh... love The Foreign Exchange. 💜

[@johnnettahamlett6454]

This is such an underated group...I love their music and they really put on a fantastic show without all kinds of special effects and theatrics,,,,

[@creeme9031]

I fall more in love with The Foreign Exchange DAILY!!! They are beyond AWESOME!!!!

[@evanj2carter571]

I saw them live in GA and we begged for an encore and they came back out and did more songs. Awesome show!!!!

[@ishythekid6716]

I go back with Foreign Exchange 13 years. Saw you live in NYC.

[@hightolerance2500]

“On A Day Like Today” is my fave joint off LIFC. I’ve always liked how his bars and crooning illustrate with crystal clear transparency. Glad I’ve had the pleasure to see them live

[@JohnnysChingaderas]

An old friend of mine introduced me to them like 15yrs ago and since then I’m constantly listening to their first album

[@gabrielmojay7720]

This is one of my favorite bands of all time and I've gotta say they are a supergroup for me every one of them is just phenomenal.

[@georgeblack24]

It’s 2019 & this Still one of the best tiny desk!

[@Ahshea1media]

I can't believe I'm just seeing this tiny desk!!!!! Phonte is a God level mc.

[@feliciahasal168]

Love the acoustic version of "on a day like today"

[@lorenzobaines6222]

We went to the Philly saw this past weekend and it was fantastic. The band was stellar. Phonte is a brilliant frontman. His picture is next to the word "Charisma " in the dictionary. They're clearly one of the best bands on the road today. My daughter was blown away too.

[@craigb7217]

The Foreign Exchange (+FE Music) is a National Treasure, and has an uncanny way of reaching and connecting people through their music.

[@casandrasurma8421]

Phonte representing NC... like a Legend! :)

[@mrceazohawk]

Very underrated part of this performance is that Phonte held it down w/o background singers.🏴🏴

[@duanekeizs9951]

Took me a while but I just discovered Phonte. Love his work.

[@DrinkmoWater.]

I'm glad I found Tigallerro now I'm hooked on phonte, Eric Rob.. The foreign exchange .. musiq soulchild sound to future real quick

[@tonyking6170]

Absolutely love this set but especially this version of call it home !! Classic!!!

[@anitanxumalo7900]

I really wanted to hear so many MORE 😢

[@sibusisiwehlatshwayo481]

Maxwell NPR today brought me back here... haven't watched this in a while.

[@makemecute2]

I love FE. Zo, Te, and Lay are a WHOLE VIBE. Very talented artists! I can't wait until the Pandemic is over so my heart can enjoy live melodies. Hey y'all don't forget about the home team. A "the world reopened " tour should start in Raleigh and then DC ! 😉

[@HacksawJimThuggin]

One of my fav aspects is that his singing voice, while not great is authentic. Not all those gimmicks and computer tricks. Dude is genuine when he sings and I can definitely appreciate that. Love their music.

[@princylady1]

Leroy Walker Jr not great?

[@burt7837]

Not great? I think he has a pretty solid singing voice

[@SneaksBL]

I also thinks his voice is solid and goes perfect with the music and melodies

[@Nostaljack]

Add me to the pile. It's all it needs to be here. He can do more if needed but this ain't that kind of party. His tone is nice, his pitch never fails, and he has power to spare when the situation calls for it. Translation: yeah, he has a great voice.

[@rtoriq]

No his voice is limited but it’s still great. It’s what I to call “folk voice”, meaning not a trained singer but a voice that the people can relate to and be moved by. Like Bill Withers and Gil ScottHeron, the storytelling/“feel like” voice. And in my case, my favorite artists is made by people who can’t SANG sang (Gil Scott Heron, Bill Withers, Fela Kuti, Sadé, Shuggie Otis, etc.)

[@89cjenk]

Phonte is a nut #churchclap ... Love dude multi talented individual

[@gayleholmes9081]

+Charde Loyala J. Child, he curse too much (smile).

[@remedyrescue]

the positive energy of this band is like a big hug of love and happiness! thank you!

[@fernandaoliveira-fp5rb]

My heart is filled with hope and love with you, thank you for existing to make our lives more joyful and full of love The Foreign Exchange ❤️😘💖🙋🏾

[@KevinJamesPango]

These are the legends... Yes our generation were deprived of great Marvin Gaye but thank heavens there are guys like Foreign Exchange.... salute

[@karlaitsalllove6997]

One of My fav group still bumping them today!

[@kizziecorner1000]

This music gets way down in my soul. Phonte and the crew are simply amazing!!!!

[@sidt6010]

Still amazing in 2022

[@ShawnDowdy]

Common- Go album saved my life, but Foreign Exchange- Leave it All Behind album changed my life.

[@aarondaniels8929]

Foreign Exchange is every underrated I’ve been a fan since I was a teen 👍🏿👍🏿 . You are great . ( no thirst added )

[@kanyampelane9568]

I wish one day I can see them perform live. Really love them.

[@MidwestMelly]

FE IS FOREVER EVER

[@ramyahsohawt2]

He looks like if Stevie wonder and t-pain had a baby. I love this so much. The music is beautiful

[@juniiiior999]

My mans ZO! working with FE is amazing

[@Roses_777]

How am i only seeing this after 10 years? 😮😮😮😮😢

[@brownseed777]

Missed out bro! Glad you found it though

[@viniciuscanovas]

One of my favorite bands, Phonte's vocals kills.

[@TheRobertBeal]

Boogie on Percussion is LEGENDARY!

[@eddieflack6590]

TIGALO TIGALO TIGALO. LOVE PHONTE, LIL BROTHER, THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

[@bud12we]

That first track was really banging. I have played it at least 100 times already!!!!!!!

[@so.many.obstacles]

Man!!! I was up until 2:30am listening to it. Now I'm on my lunch break listening to it. I'm supposed to be taking a 😴, lol. I keep saying just one more time.

[@MellowManD]

+bud12we I feel you! I'm making my way to 100!!...and then I'll probably surpass that!

[@bud12we]

i hear ya

[@jamielunes1841]

David S.

[@shawns3262]

A year later .. I second this comment Lol!!

[@89cjenk]

Call it home love that track

[@MellowManD]

Music for the soul. I'm luvin' the energy and the pure essence of it all!

[@Journeyofnow_]

+David S. Constant rotation, I want to see them live so bad :(.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Funny the church clap. Nice voice I clearly understand the evolution. NPR adore a great collaboration with artist.

[@grizzfan018]

Been a fan of all these gentlemen for over 2 decades...crazy to think it's been that long. Listening to Tae sing never gets old

[@CAMERONDELORIS]

That laugh from Phonte' at 14:25 is classic! Straight Greensboro, N.C. all day. (336)

[@tos5536]

da boro sun

[@ValJonesDaO]

Love these guys sooo much!! Their music has literally saved my life. FOREVER top spins on my Soul School Cafe playlist! 💜💜💜

[@Wondaslick]

Man I have always respected foreign exchange and phonte and Little Brother since I was in high school 2006. Still amazed of him and all his projects. Respects! One day I will be your stylist and direct your next music video!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@aarondiehl1904]

love love love the foreign exchange

[@Lanaasilvred]

Dec 2024 ❤

[@SeanThomas]

I'm mad that I didn't know this had happened until now.

[@h3yyyyyyy]

i JUST found out about this 😂😂😂

[@lexBhere]

At least you didn't learn three years later like me lol

[@TIMIYA]

Well, its 5 days till 2022 and I'm JUST finding out about it. Nicolay just shared it on his Facebook page.

[@kimberlysumpter977]

Love, love, love Foreign Exchange ✊🏾❤️🥰👏🏾

[@cezanyc]

You need to have Zo! on . BEAST!!!! MANMADE killer album!!!! Up there with Robert Glasper TRUST

[@DannyJsPlace]

Zo on them keys

[@ucdebb2]

😍love me some Phonte😍

[@SS-sw8de]

One of my favorite groups of all time!! Salute!!

[@justhime]

I still remember the day my friend first showed me connected. It was Summer 08 in Sydney Australia. We would always scope the discount section of the hip hop albums at a retail store called JB HI FI. My friend's hip hop knowledge back then was much more diverse than mine, so he knew what too look for. I was already familiar with Little Brother and adored their sound, but I guess you could say I wasn't to in tune with more "underground" artists/groups. One day whilst browsing at JB he found this album and was so ecstatic that he did. He proceeded to tell me the story of how Phonte and Nicolay had made the album without having ever met each other and had corresponded through email to create the album. We rolled up a fat joint and listened to the album in his car....it changed my life forever. There are few vivid memories I have of hip hop changing my life (Hearing Luv Sic and finding out who Nujabes is, Blu & Exile; Below the Heavens) and listening to Connected was one of them. Needless to say the album helped shape so much about me and my taste in music.

[@ironman-or4lv]

That first track is fire!! 🔥

[@imsofancy14]

online dictionaries should include a link to this video with their definition of charisma. Phonte is the man

[@brownseed777]

Bring "THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE" back please!!!

[@jdixon5046]

phonte is one of the greats

[@watsonsharriel3]

I will never get enough! One of my favorite groups! Golden!!

[@npringle1]

Ironic that this album is entitled "Love In Flying Colors" because I truly travel when I listen to FE and and inwardly I do see a myriad of colors and images that really expand my worlds(inner and outer world(s). FE's music will stand, 20 or 30 years from now I believe that I will still be able to relate and fish out memories from the music they have and will make.

[@rtoriq]

I think that’s so many of us +FE fans who’ve been longtime fans; all the memories that had their amazing music as the soundtrack

[@paigecooper8063]

Amazing!! I felt allllllllll that! I Will...have the opportunity to see The Foreign Exchange Live 🙏! Putting it out there in the Universe💜

[@missbliss4life]

Still fire. Seen them twice Live! Grateful for that. Hope new music 🎶 is on its way.

[@chocorock23]

This is awesome and only 18K views. What kind of music are we exposing to your youth these days. This is so pure from the heart. LIL BROTHER miss yall

[@Hammerton32]

chocorock23 Miss LIL BROTHER too. But this is a good evolution!!!

[@gayleholmes9081]

+chocorock23 If people were to check them completely, they'd be hooked for life. When ever they come to my city, I always check em out.

[@JohwellStCilienfilm]

150K now. still not enough though

[@greekgawd8190]

BlackMajic facts bro they want to hear this new generation trash. everyone sounds the same the song have no meaning

[@mandym918]

Still listening 2024. TFE Come to the UK please we need you ❤️🙏🏾❤

[@karenbritt8724]

Straight up Foreign Exchange Fan since their release of Connected. My own little private concert.... this is GREAT!!! Phonte is a cool ass dude and silly as hell! I was glad I had the opportunity of meeting them both in DC & Baltimore :-) #feelgoodmusic #Soulmusic #Groovin

[@gayleholmes9081]

+Karen Gadson Hi, Karen, me too...however, Connected wasn't that good, only a few good tracks on it, but after that....all their stuff is dope!!

[@SistaStroke]

YESSSSS! "Connected" was and still is an amazing album I STILL pull out for vibe! Such quality; from the instrumentals to the songs; pure fucking brilliance, and why I'm a fan for life! xx

[@benkane3296]

Sista Stroke i loved connected but yes they have only gotten better with every project

[@wolfpac550]

Phonte is a legend

[@JoseCruz-dm6ew]

Wish Percy Miracles was there to perform "roll over love" or "big girl lovin"...

[@palmtreewhisperer]

BIG GIRL LOVIN' would be wild

[@brownseed777]

😂😂😂 yes!!!

[@jakecole3072]

This makes me so happy. A joy to watch even 15 times later...

[@chatstevens]

So much levity. It really is refreshing.

[@Livelife95ify]

Undeniable Talent !!!!!

[@a.l.zacharia2834]

these guys are so underrated

[@UBeesh10]

solomon k folks arent even rated! saw them live a couple years ago...it was a comedy show and a concert!

[@jdilla1982]

Seriously one of my favs on tiny desk!.

[@SneaksBL]

I love how real phonte is yet so talented and wholesome. Love this group and their music

[@agtgusto]

Mano, se pudesse dar mil likes eu dava. The Foreing Exchange é incrível! A musica deles toca a nossa alma!!!!

[@fambeno]

Phonte did his thing on this North Carolina's OWN!!!

[@jaybenny5870]

Foreign Exchange puts on a Great Performance, I am going have to pick up this album. Phonte has been one of my favorite rappers , I didn't he can sing so well.

[@pkurunczi9565]

Thank you!! I’m mesmerized by the last song “Call it Home” both this live and the studio drum and bass version.

[@kirkswannjr8036]

Phonte is very talented artists 😎

[@dschlitz588]

Phonte is the absolute best at everything he does

[@e.hunter-davis3105]

Phontigallo & FE!! What a treat!! 🎶💕