How do you love rap when rap doesn’t love you back? From Rico Nasty’s harassment from toxic Carti fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion’s entire image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot - the second season of our investigative hip-hop podcast - unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that hold the entire culture back. Tap in to our first episode at n.pr/louder-season-2.

@reginaarcher4844

29 күн бұрын

2024

omg YESSS she was my fave of rhythm & flow

@tylerpurrden

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously! I wish we coulda had a 2nd season

@ronin84

3 жыл бұрын

All her stuff on spotify blew me away. She's amazing

@raegilly

3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerpurrden there's going to be a second season this year!

@tylerpurrden

3 жыл бұрын

@@raegilly most excellent! Thanks for the info

@suzicarson5434

3 жыл бұрын

@@raegilly absolutely 💜

Shout out to the engineer. The most thumping kick drum ever on NPR.

@lady4real75

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I played it in the car, amazing!

@Csartreweghhgf

3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to the drummer face at the beginning too! Tight drumming though.

@Papa-ey8dp

2 жыл бұрын

Such clean drumming. Doesn’t overplay and keeps that extremely nice groove going.

The Drummer is FEELING IT. GON Y'ALL.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@DKDUBB24

2 ай бұрын

he was going in, that smile tells it all!!

I immediately got excited when I saw her name. She should have made it further in Rhythm & Flow

@iamACEALLAH

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah her style didn’t get a chance to shine

@Fordaloveofslots

3 жыл бұрын

Yea so they decide to let that skunk head girl all the way to the top 4 lol. What has she done since? Nothing. I knew this girl was a star when we first saw her on the show

@Reallyblackballed

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fordaloveofslots yea she a star fasho

@The.Terror.Lab.

Жыл бұрын

…and I hate how she went out. It wasn’t really fair. The other girl was aggressive AF (all up in her face)…hated it. Straight up disrespectful and distracting. I love this girl. Been listening to her stuff since the show.

@RikkySlimm15

Жыл бұрын

Heard Maria on NBA 2k and been hooked eversince 💯💯💯💯💯😂

Every single band member put in that funk! Dominic bodied that bass yo, but Nico the drummer's facial expressions haaaaad me!

@jamillahfoster6964

3 жыл бұрын

It was the keyboardist for me, so much soul...understated 😊

@heathertea2704

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@silentstruggle31

3 жыл бұрын

Had me at the intro best dropped.... Yessssssssssssss

@brandoncadaoas6399

3 жыл бұрын

love when a musician looks just downright DISGUSTED by what they just did

@silentstruggle31

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamillahfoster6964 keyboard vibes🎶🎵🎼🎹

Someone told the drummer to go hard or go home. He stayed😎🥁. Everyone is vibing. What an awesome set!

This was the coldest tiny desk I seen in a while the band was incredible!

My baby cousin is amazing!!! I can't wait for the world to catch on!!!

Not gonna lie... I'm so happy she's still on the grind

0:00 - *Way Down* (4:07) 4:46 - *FATHER* (8:34) 10:14 - *UP LATE* [13:07] - *MARIA* [16:40 - Tiny Desk team]

@neil___lien

3 жыл бұрын

The first track sounds like "You Got Me" by The Roots, no? Or is it just me?

@seemaifraimova112

3 жыл бұрын

@@neil___lien ooh I kinda hear what u talking about

@neil___lien

3 жыл бұрын

@@seemaifraimova112 haha glad am not the only one!!

@kimberlysadindi6225

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️

@lascribe28

2 жыл бұрын

@@neil___lien she’s a huge Badu fan!

I really hope she keeps making music, she’s like the perfect marriage between Badu and a young Lauryn and a splash of something completely original that just ties it altogether seamlessly. Was really sad she got snubbed like that, she deserved to go further she had all the potential to be one of the 4 finalists fr

And this is why I love Tiny Desk. Introducing me to artists I've never hear of before and now an instant fan. She and the band are Amazing 👍🏾🔥. Got this on repeat while looking out the window of this snow/ice coming down in DC.

@Heir2themoon

3 жыл бұрын

A word sis

@TA-ps2vj

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're drinking a nice cup of tea to keep you warm. Much love from the UK

@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548

3 жыл бұрын

@@TA-ps2vj A nice hot toddy heavy on the whiskey 👌🏾🥃

@_cacicu

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, discovered Tiny Desk a few months ago and it's been amazing. I always to go on Spotify and follow every artist that I like.

@enjolirosewillet4265

3 жыл бұрын

Please watch Rhythm and Flow 🥺

That drummer is locked in. Shoutout to some true talent. Eager to follow her career. Rhythm n flow.... she ate!!!

Clear to see Rae Khalil’s musical influences and inspiration but this kid is channeling something unique and so profound. This is what we need in the world. Been in awe since I first heard them in 2018 & I am so excited to see the journey to Def Jam. Wow.

That father joint 🔥😍🔥😍🔥

YESSS SHE’S SO UNDERRATED!!

@drearoses1306

3 жыл бұрын

She is still new boo boo

@strohbaron

3 жыл бұрын

too creative for the mainstream

Saw them at Paak house '21 and now I'm in love 🥺

this is truly a tiny desk GOAT

Watching this for the 3 time today 🥺

why do these drums sound so good ?

@JuanPabloIllanes

3 жыл бұрын

Mixed with that amazing bass, sweeet...

@helioszxc

3 жыл бұрын

@@JuanPabloIllanes i know right! Nice vibes

I'm so glad I subscribed to NPR. I would have never known about this artist. Her music is mesmerizing.

@bigmicbeatz2820

3 жыл бұрын

She’s known for being a contestant in Rhythm and flow

This is the friend group I wanted in high school

You were my favorite on Rhythm and flow hands down. I still stand by that you were ROBBED.

This has broke into my top 10 favorite Tiny Desks.

Father makes me emotional whenever I hear it

Rae's album is a masterpiece

Rae Khalil reminds of my friends, so beautiful, Black, talented and wavy. The world is really hers, so happy she was introduced to the world through Rhythm and Flow! But so thankful we’re being able to see her on this platform, better suited for her shine💓

@The.Terror.Lab.

Жыл бұрын

Yes 👏🏼

The way those drums are mic'd sounds SO good.

From Rythm and flow, to Tiny Desk... Bravo

father is my songgggg, a true hymn!

Rae khalil has most definitely blown my mind into a billion pieces.

Really happy that she got this opportunity. She makes great music and I hope people check it out!

1 minute in and I know it's gonna be gooooood! She gives me the 'Badu vibes'😊

@kevinhanson6106

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@calypsojordana3274

3 жыл бұрын

I live in France, I bought 2K20 a few days ago, and in the soundtrack, I find a sound I love, it's the second part of "Maria". Love at first sight for this artist. So I go on youtube to discover her. I see Maria's video clip, I love how she moves. Then I listen a little bit to her sounds on her channel. It's too good. I don't understand why I'm only discovering her now. She's really the kind of artist I like. I don't understand the lyrics of English-speaking artists but she has a voice that speaks to me and a vibe that I love. And as luck would have it, this recent live. I'm spoiled. Now all we have to do is wait for a feat with Little Simz, Common, Erykah Badu or Syd and Steve Lacy from The Internet :D

Ha! 2024 calling in, her fresh collab with Anderson Paak and co. (‘Is it worth it?’) shows how far she has come too! Rae forever!!

Rae is a Star!!!!

Beautiful music from beautiful people. Rae is great, so are the drummer and the keyboard player and actually the whole band.

The ENDINGGGG!!! The little salsa 💃🏽🥺🥺. ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT 😤😤

Voice is dope. Doesn't need any filters. I recognized her talent right away

Had no idea she was on that show, but saw her February 2022 as a second opener for Marc E Bassy and her performing Suger Hill and Off The Wall sold me immediately. She was in my top 10 most played artist last year with over 41 hours of playtime. Maria is by far the best song on her 2020 project imo.

I love what a mix of people the band is made up of

@SomeOne-iq5zy

3 жыл бұрын

What is mixed about them that you like? They all seem about the same age and share an interest in music. .

@zionrobotikz3841

3 жыл бұрын

@@SomeOne-iq5zy you are only seeing with one eye, open the other and you’ll understand what Lewis was saying..

@isakrags3804

3 жыл бұрын

​@@zionrobotikz3841 could you talk in a more pseudointellectual way lol

@zionrobotikz3841

3 жыл бұрын

@@isakrags3804 imagine being born deaf and trying to bark at the world? Two blind mice shadowing each other's footsteps 😁

@isakrags3804

3 жыл бұрын

@@zionrobotikz3841 poop

And it just got so musical

Major label need to sign her..she fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I didn't know of her until today. I'm feeling her whole vibe and am an instant fan. Let me also say this band is flames 🔥🔥🔥!! I can't wait till we're all off this house arrest and can actually go to a real live show. I love live music, and right now my soul tank is just about empty 😩. In the meantime these Tiny Desk performances are getting me thru. Thanks so much for posting ❤.

My body was ready for this moment of vibes

This is what you call real talent 👏🏾 🙌🏾 👌🏾 ✨️ 😌 💯

The Jazz, Punk, Hip Hop, R& B fusion...she scatted an emo scream😏🥺

the artistry of Rae and this band >>> absolutely grounding performance 🤎

I love how much fun the drummers having lol!

Absolutely love her style...it's different🤔 I hated how they did her on Rhythm & Flow. I always wondered where her music was at...thank you!💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

this was THE BEST tiny desk i've seen

ive been listening to her and now im hearing her on Tiny Desk... crazyyyy

She's sounds amazing!!!! But is she man this is giving me a strong healing energy.... Or is it just me?

she exudes all that is good in life, the band is so good. me happy.

imagine this with a feature with Anderson .paak on the drums and vocals!

Found this video randomly. 1 week later I had to find it again. kept thinking about the vibe!

Is that the bassist from the Free Nationals? Lookin Good! Sounding Better !

@devinbrewer8956

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is him

@lucaspalmieri1115

3 жыл бұрын

That’s him. Kelsey. Killin it

@t33nyplaysp0p

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@alanac5666

3 жыл бұрын

Bassist is Dominick Cruz 😊

@omerbennatan8353

3 жыл бұрын

yea that's kelstro

She's really gifted af! Her voice really is "Sonic Home Cooking" .....is the auditory warm hug and meatloaf feeling it gives you.....ijs

Best tiny desk hands down

She's a whole vibe I swear!!

Was really my favorite artist on rhythm and flow along with d smoke. Glad she is still making music!

Between voice and words “Yea i love it”💜💫🪐🔥🔥🔥

It's so wild seeing Rae Khalil go from play in SantAna to a Tiny Desk. Proud of her! And the Band too. They all from SantAna! Shout out Coollab Project!

I live in France, I bought 2K20 a few days ago, and in the soundtrack, I find a sound I love, it's the second part of "Maria". Love at first sight for this artist. So I go on youtube to discover her. I see Maria's video clip, I love how she moves. Then I listen a little bit to her sounds on her channel. It's too good. I don't understand why I'm only discovering her now. She's really the kind of artist I like. I don't understand the lyrics of English-speaking artists but she has a voice that speaks to me and a vibe that I love. And as luck would have it, this recent live. I'm spoiled. Now all we have to do is wait for a feat with Little Simz, Common, Erykah Badu or Syd and Steve Lacy from The Internet :D

@kevinhanson6106

3 жыл бұрын

Common and Erykah Badu both have tiny desk concerts from NPR on KZread

@lascribe28

3 жыл бұрын

She opened up for Common and Queen Latifah in Chicago.

The bassist & guitarist trade off was dope

Uuuuuh, that second song vibeee! And her deep voice is amazing...

Yaasss!!! She & that band...would love to see them live in concert - just WOW 🤩

That drummer was really feelin the music. Lol I love it

Yessss! Havent hit a video so fast. I love D Smoke but Rae had my heart. Listened to her album so many times. Gonna rinse this Tiny Desk

The bass and drums and flow! Yessss

Her Band is DOPE, love how diverse that it is considering her vibe. You can tell the just like good music. I did not know that the drummer gets bass face sometimes 00:35 go head get your groove on.

The sound is SO balanced. I LOVE ya'll and hats off to The Sound People. Unreal clarity and depth! Which ya'll deserve ;)

SHE WAS IN MY CLASS IN HIGHSCHOOL! KILLIN THE GAME GIRL HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE TOP!!!

I love everything about this artist ... she just gives and gives ...

FATHER on repeat....8:18 gets me every time💓

Just discovered her today bc saw her open earlier tonight for banks ❣️ absolutely love her sound!

Omg maria the last track was so fire then the original her band did super well should get 1 million views

What an absolutely amazing talent! Wow! I saw her on Rhythm & Flow, and so glad I found this while looking her up. Rae deserves so much more recognition!

Love her improv. fluid! shes hella dope and has been b4 R&F

This was cool enough, interesting enough and layered enough for repeated experiencing. There may be repeated praises too; I’m just saying

Rae's voice caresses the soul

This may seem like a lazy comparison, but I get Badu vibes from Rae Khalil, and that is a great thing!

@SterlingRichmond

3 жыл бұрын

Not lazy... safe to say that Badu had an heavy influence on her sound and approach

@lascribe28

3 жыл бұрын

Badu and Stevie Wonder vibes all day long...

you finally made it love you kenya keep the dreams up

Saw this as soon as it came out. Can’t count how many times I’ve seen it

If you ever are feeling lonely, just remember that there r billions of cells inside you , that literally can’t live without you .

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power

3 жыл бұрын

Now I'm feeling crowded and under pressure 🤯

@thayandasonamzi8

3 жыл бұрын

But like I literally am those cells

@rafaelb2934

3 жыл бұрын

Does this actually comfort anyone? There are no cells inside me, I'm a bunch of cells and that's it

@somotivated30

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That sounds and feels amazing 😘

I miss going to concerts... thank you NPR

I've never heard of this young musical women before. Her band is awesome! I love the background art.

Sooo dope and I'm soooo here for it... she ate this up and left no crumbs.... One Love

Second half of this video changed my life, exquisite.

So much love for her 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

I love this and Rae Khali has a melodic voice!! Awesome!!

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC. That drummer is liiiivin

She's so cool!! I love her voice! And THIS performance is my kind of music!

theres a happy drummer :)

@tonieltaylor7755

2 жыл бұрын

Yessssssss he carries

That's 17 minutes of joy, more of that please. August album, Yea !

best jam ever ' ..... '

soo proud of the homies, this is big!!

Yes! Whole new universe just began with that one.

The drums were butter🥺

@Fordaloveofslots

3 жыл бұрын

Butter lol. That’s hilarious! 😂. Good word choice my friend

I love Rae Khalil, she was unique and one of my fav on R&F. I can see she has a bright future ahead. Keep going!