Tierra Whack: Tiny Desk Concert

[@paulowanchope9361]

I love how goofy she is. Such a fun, different sound - and the school classroom stage vibe cracked me up!

[@RobertSlover]

kinda dorky, but solid tunes.

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

I hope Quinta Brunson is listening to Her! Abbott Elementary should have a performance special!❤

[@danavixen6274]

I love Tierra! She's a QUIRKY and LOVELY talent! May she get her flowers! 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@1chaka]

@@RobertSloververy dorky and that’s okay. Being dorky is fun.

[@arieldavina6164]

Goofy gang goooo!! Ayyye

[@carabounu]

I can’t believe this is her first time with a live band! She’s so talented she look like she does this all the time😍

[@danavixen6274]

She and her band are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TiqueO6]

Funny I have the feeling that she might've been a solo act when she started, that's not a dig, I really like her stuff, maybe it was the shortness of the cuts or something but I wasn't super surprised when she said it.

[@creamycazz1]

@@TiqueO6She’s still a solo act & a lot of her songs from her 1st album were 1 minute-long songs hence the “short cuts”

[@movies-w7q]

hi

[@simsbanshee]

Tierras songs are so short and sweet she could do her entire discography in a tiny desk concert. Loved this, and I'm glad she's out and popping on NPR!

[@Joseph-wf4qg]

It's pronounced "Medley"🎵🎶🎵 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@movies-w7q]

hi

[@msgatlin357]

The white shirts, school uniforms, the paper shirt w/writing. The paper being thrown 😩📝 I love it ALLL! Especially as a teacher ♥️

[@movies-w7q]

hi

[@Blueissuperior]

Thank you I designed it!!

[@DestyneeOM]

diamonds & pearlsss baby🥹

[@uzumaki3755]

Not your average girll!

[@superemesean5907]

We don’t care

[@simsbanshee]

@@uzumaki3755 He needed swag and I provided

[@Blueissuperior]

@@superemesean5907 it’s her song lyric

[@dulcedarla8817]

I love Tierra’s silliness, creativity, and uniqueness with her music.

[@H4GS]

Just was talking to my brother about how criminally underrated Whack World is during the NBA finals. Couldn’t have clicked on this faster, NPR did it again

[@tmcdougal6725]

Thank you NPR for still acknowledging Black Music Month and adding Tierra Whack to the lineup! ❤✊🏿🎶🎉💫

[@RobertSlover]

NPR has been "acknowledging Black Music Month" for a while now.....welcome to the club man!

[@isaacmckay2925]

This is my first experiencing any of Tierra Whack's music and I am overly impressed!! (I'm 52yrs old)

[@javyjavyjavyjavy]

She is incredible, I hope you will check out the ~15 min Whack World video from 2018

[@D.C._Native]

I'm right there with you at 51. She's refreshing & I love it.

[@Dogmon33o55]

Put Tierra whack and potatoes. It’s good.

[@derrickshawn5938]

"Flea Market" one of my favorite songs ❤

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

66 here & LOVING HER

[@rats351]

Tierra Whack holds a very special place in my heart. I love her so much.

[@dataodokpa5431]

Me too❤

[@SHEABUDDHA]

That chicken alfredo pop-tart couldn't even mess up this performance. ✨️🌠 Love you Whack.

[@j9slimphat833]

Right! cuz the way I woulda had to excuse myself 😅

[@youaintgettingmyhandle]

The Phillie Phanatic randomly dancing is such a mood, I love it. 😂

[@Graymane]

A single demerit against The Phanatic for not knocking that guys Yankees cap off though. 😆

[@valsadie]

At first I said why - and then I said, why not? He's groovin'!

[@oliverman3885]

11:06

[@CosmicJournee]

This is what it looks like when you don’t let your inner child die. Super fun, creative, and whacky! Made me smile! 😂

[@taylorthe2232]

NPR is just putting overtime in at this point! Tierra Whack!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisnolan7576]

"27 Club" is unbelievable live.

[@oNoline92o]

It's even better live in my opinion ❤

[@benjamintillema3572]

13:53

[@mw5213]

@@benjamintillema3572your crown my king 👑 🙇

[@missmimideon2452]

I just smiled throughout the whole video! Her artistry is refreshing. Ms. Whack is such a joyful vibe!

[@AmerieFanbase]

We need to stop the sabotage and support Tierra. She is amazing ❤

[@mtyson3248]

who is sabatoging her> what did she do? I think shes amazing!!

[@revelationtruth1252]

​@@mtyson3248Same I think she's super talented love her❤

[@teahgurl]

Basically due to politics- They claim she’s stuck at her label, Interscope Records because she compares to Missy Elliot and they don’t want any overshadowing of Missy. Kinda of like how a lot of female artists were stuck with the labels on Beyoncé’s rise like the female artists before and around her DreamGirls era.

[@mtyson3248]

@@teahgurl ​ @teahgurl ooohhhhh dang...thats wack! and yeah I can see the missy comparison andd howthe label may want to hold her bCK. I whole heartedly agree with your comment if thats how they been treating her smh! shes amazing for sure! and the music industry needs her!

[@Shaemckinnietv]

Love Whack! So unique, nobody else like her.

[@TheeTage]

OMG!! Thank you NPR This version of Hungry Hippo just sent me to heaven!!!!

[@anthonyhall4793]

That band looks like there are so many untold stories that will have your head hurting from laughing! Love Ms Whack!!!!!!!!

[@cora_m]

The band is soo nice ohmygod pls DO go on tour

[@mrupstate3179]

Wack's always has been fire. Jaguar Wright talked about her and how she was blackballed and should have been a mega star. I feel the same but you can't keep someone like this down. Blessings to you,keep doing your thing Queen 💪🏾🙏🏾💜

[@ansyincia]

can you let us know date of video Jag talked about this? i’ve been hearing a lot about this woman, especially when it comes to Jay Z or P. Diddy.

[@mikepreminger]

i have wondered if her career has maybe been a little clipped by the format of a lot of her songs? they're often incredibly short, like 1:30. i can't think of anyone in pop music making songs and albums in the style she does. she is a fantastic artist.

[@eurekasmith7827]

@@ansyincia​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠I'm here because of the comment Jaguar made. The video I saw was on RealLyfe Productions. The video was cut from the original video. But, the title was "Jaguar Destorys Jill Scott" watch at the time mark 10:48. I'm glad she brought Whack up, never head of her but, her music is true and original and GOOD❤️❤️.

[@ansyincia]

@@eurekasmith7827 thank you-much love ❤️

[@kylaworst9982]

She’s got that unique and fun personality like yatchy she def should be bigger

[@BlackflowerMuse]

The creativeness from her is just really inspiring . It’s so different but you can clearly see her vision.

[@Sirnayooo]

Whack has a unique voice. WOOHOO Philly!!!! We love Philly!

[@parneetchohan7051]

So underrated!!! Lyrically, Whack is so witty, nuanced & amazing. Thematically - she’s bringing depth, complexity & levity. 🔥Instrumentally - her tracks are so fun, juicy & dope. She’s so real. Give this woman her flowers 💐

[@kadeadams-ig7jv]

7:55 MS BEHAVE with the band oooooooo it just scratches my brain so right🥴

[@mayer2592]

This was an amazing tiny desk performance! Longtime overdue.

[@Nyeleti_ya_Azania]

If Tierra has zero fans then I am dead! I love you Ms Whack!

[@PureeYelloww7]

I Literally Screamed When I Saw This Pop Up !!! WHACK WORLD !!! 💛💛💛

[@HelpMeHelpMePlease]

Me too! I said we're finally here!

[@ProjectALIEUS]

I love her enthusiasm for the art!

[@haley_og]

Tierra 'no skips' Whack

[@jasmineh2594]

I've never heard her before today. I love her uniqueness. ❤

[@mickjen]

Coachella YT streams turned me onto her a few years ago. Those pandemic lockdown days made for some very interesting finds.

[@jemellia_]

She is a beacon! I hope you check out her albums. Beyoncé even shouts her out in Break My Soul remix. Whack did work on The Gift & one of my favs is her verse on Flying Lotus’ song Yellow Belly.

[@zandersorc]

You're in for a treat!!!! Check out her 20 minute video album on youtube. Whack World

[@inmyOWN_world]

Please check her out

[@HelpMeHelpMePlease]

Glad you found her.

[@zalez22]

Whack with a live band is out of this world✈️🌍

[@klotto1079]

I Stan for Tierra! I love her out the box creativity, penmanship, how she plays between rapping and singing. Lyrical content and her storytelling is out of this world. ✨

[@TimLIFE91]

I have never heard of her before she has somehow just become one of my FAVORITE people/artist lol...This is the POWER of Tiny Desk! THANK YOU TD!

[@shonna_77]

check out her A Colors Show performance of "Unemployed" -- so good!

[@PillCozbee]

Band is tight, and Tierra's so musically clever. Love it.

[@alana9926]

I CLICKED SO FAST!! TIERRAAAA!!

[@sakuragyoza]

I adore her so much! Not only is she a true talent, but her music really touches these hard-to-communicate feelings and makes me feel seen and less alone. Love you Tierra!! Thank you 💜💜💜

[@42069wastaken]

i've never clicked on a tiny desk notification fasterrrrr 😭i've been a fan of her's since she released whack world! she's been crazy underrated but im so glad i got to hear her perform some of my favourites here

[@CareerDropout.]

This was amazing, I like the noise parts lol I like how the band participated in the fun so they didn't just look like they were on a "gig"

[@brianmdakane800]

LOVE The Energy! Great Music! Thank you WHACK! All The Way From South Africa!!!!!

[@nyaerrol6444]

I am grateful for finding this artist. Her music is so refreshing, funny, funky, honest, fun and an overall good vibe. Not many artist I can listen to each and every song in a whole. She’s so underrated and I think better than like 80% of the most popping artists out. She can actually rap and sing and writes her own stuff !!! I’m such a huge fan !!

[@derekmoore3196]

I’m feeling this! As a Philly native this is on point! I didn’t know she was from Philly until the Fanatic showed up but I instantly connected with the feel!

[@gingerr_rroots]

It's so trippy that she started with Flea Market cause that's the song that played in my head when I saw the notification!

[@monique-rg]

i was shpcked for a moment too lol

[@HelpMeHelpMePlease]

I wish she would've did Child Please... That's would've been great

[@AfroAlchemist]

This is Art with no Agenda… Tierra MUST be protected at all costs!!!!!!!

[@calypsosees]

Yessssss! Black music month has been DELIVERING.

[@Sun_Goddess]

Philly stand up! Thank you Tiny Desk. Sis love the notebook shirt. The classroom band being silly 🥰 First time with a live band!? Couldn’t tell, they all sounded great together.

[@JOURNEysofab1]

Been waiting on this since she did that amazing video project with mini-videos of her album. You the one T! You did that sis!!!

[@jaymeshargrove]

Tierra Whack and her band are national treasures

[@MzPisces987]

Team Tierra Whack. My heart dropped when I saw her posting an npr announcement on her instagram. Love her down! ❤

[@ninaangelique4811]

She's soooooooooo underrated!!! Flow, lyrics and music Excel above many😍🙌🏽😍

[@ltwyman7]

I'm SOOOOOOO proud of you Queen....you had me at Mumbo Jumbo!!! Keep up the great work!

[@ceriusblaq7018]

YES. Please go on tour with this band!!

[@Ytterdahls]

One of the coolest shows on here, and that says a lot, as tiny desk delivers almost every time.

[@SBBunny93]

“Chocolate Milk” is perfect 🤣🫠

[@danavernot3077]

This has to be one of the MOST creative tiny desk sets I have ever seen!! 🎉👏🏾

[@squeezdasponge]

Whack and the philly phanatic made my day✨👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾✨Love this soooo much❤️

[@itsyagirl_aliyaslifee9706]

First time hearing Whack, I love her....(54 yrs) gonna show my kid's.....they might think im Whack now 😅😅

[@Dori90210]

She really got the Philly phanatic 😍😍 love this girl

[@derrickshawn5938]

Throwing the paper balls 🤔🤔 why did I smile every time they throw one.. everything about her makes me smile

[@Slowjo1221]

Young lady on the keys is so fine…sheeeeeeeesh lol.

[@mickjen]

Mary Floyd, I love that Tiny Desk cites the musicians. Feels like reading the album jacket in my bedroom.

[@Slowjo1221]

@@mickjen agreed. But most people wouldn’t know who I was referring to if I mentioned her by name.

[@kadeadams-ig7jv]

I would absolutely loveeeee a whole live band album!!! Ughhhh sounds soooo amazingg💜

[@markusc9417]

So underrated, my daughter put me onto her music and I loved it instantly, such a raw & creative talent, we need more of her out there!! Absolute greatness! 🔥🔥

[@michelleburns8849]

Yes NPR!!! Whack is one of a kind, I can’t believe it took you this long to get her on here!

[@TravelwithTray1]

Clicked so fast! Philly stand up 🙌🏽

[@royalrayel8036]

I’m smiling this whole duration of her performance. 😊 like this! It’s a gift to hear her music

[@sinamen516]

Omgggggg my girl!!!!!!! Thank you NPR 🎉

[@addaeism]

*screams from the crowd* TIERRA WE LOVE YOOOUUUUU 💜🙌🏾 as as a huge fan this was tight. Shower song is my alarm in the morning lol

[@ItsHailey2468]

The fact that her outfit has her "27 Club" lyrics written on it is just immaculate.

[@gettinsomeced4303]

I come back to this tiny desk over and over and over. Love it!

[@coles6332]

Whack is back!

[@dopeitswhit7381]

Whack and the big backs 🤣🤝🏾

[@CuratingDreamsPodcast]

"first time performing with a live band" 😳 looked and felt effortless! 🌺 Beautiful!

[@sharshar29]

I love that flea market was the first song 💕 that’s my favorite song

[@phillylilmermaid7802]

Absolutely love that the Phanatic is there. I have loved him my entire life. Best mascot ever!

[@BKaneNp8]

Let’s Go! North Philly’s own!

[@samsunguser3438]

😃I absolutely love that her oh so stylish outfit resembles lyric embossed loose-leaf paper, including the holes on the cape!

[@vanessajackson3894]

OMG i been jamming her all month 😀

[@jaysauer834]

Tiny Desk just gets it

[@emilybecker6809]

Just want to submit some noise for Ms. Tierra Whack from my own tiny desk! Thanks for brightening my workday and life goddess

[@mustafaa965]

This Tiny Desk was FUN and VEry Entertaining.!!!! Talented.

[@brynngrenkiewicz8092]

every drop this year has been ICONICCC thank you guysss

[@Maverick19822011]

I have never heard of her before. I like it! Added to my playlist. ❤‍🔥

[@scottmoore3043]

Never heard of her and so glad I did! Music & lyrics on point and love to hear unique artist not just talking about cash, clothes & cars! New fan on board, thx!

[@VeeThePlatform]

Creativity Pen game The voice/s The band The vibe yonkinto nje ✅

[@veronicamartin7254]

Glad I got to see Tierra Whack on Tiny Desk! Her live performances are amazing! And who knew the Fanatic had soul (and could fit behind the Tiny Desk with everyone else)? Well done!

[@kemba69]

Best one yet!!! Philly standup!!! My family!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OneNineteenCollectionWigs]

Love Whack I wish I could vlog a day around Philly with her. I know she would be a hilarious vibe.

[@yesenialopez8067]

Love Tierra with a band. Lets go Big Backs!

[@moonman6199]

lucky musicians with soundmasters of Tiny Desk👍👍👍 😊 ✨

[@martialag]

I like her. This is my first time hearing her sing 😍 I have never heard of a chicken Alfredo pop tart 🤔

[@megamixa]

I don't ever need to hear about one again.

[@mz.TamiB23]

Jaguar Wright was just talking about Tierra Whack on Real Lyfe Street Stars, and then I get this notification...Crazy!

[@lemonline3719]

What did she say?

[@babyc8kez]

Whack is such a vibe! ❤

[@DaPhrozenOne]

She's so unique and creative. Love her music and how she doesn't take herself too seriously. 💯

[@eduardorech8014]

This Tiny Desk surprised me a lot. I'm stoked.

[@starseedgina]

My Girl On Tiny Desk 😭🔥🔥🔥 Finally !!!!

[@whoup1438]

this is tierra whack ELEVATED!! So thankful for the exposure tiny desk will give her. We love you Ms Whack!

[@Joseph-wf4qg]

That's what TD does! Everyone shines here ⚗️🧪🧫

[@Louthemyth]

This made me soooo happy . The phanatic doing the Stevie wonder dance made my day . Thanks NPR and Tierra Whack . Go PHILS!!!!

[@pacificcoastbreeze]

Tierra is so underrated. I hope she gets her moment. Her eccentricity is next level. Even the small details on her and her band's outfits

[@stephengiese7549]

Wow ,this lady does it all! Sing, rap, talk, and humour! Tiny desk got it all! They all are definitely into it! Make some noise😀

[@KeyMonique]

Such a treat for my for tiny desk! Love you Tierra 🤎