Tierra Whack: Tiny Desk Concert
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This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk is giving the ladies their flowers. We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths.
Before we start, a warning, this concert includes a song about suicide.
Ashley Pointer | June 7, 2024
Tierra Whack and her band she dubbed "The Big Backs" might go down as having one of the best Tiny Desks in history. Why? Whack manages to keep all of us on our toes, pulling endless tricks out of her bag.
Her Tiny Desk performance gave playful, grade school shenanigans: Whack wielding a giant Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil, the band throwing balls of paper at each other, Whack tossing paper airplanes into the audience and a super special appearance by the Phillie Phanatic. “Y’all know I gotta keep it Philly. I bleed green. I bleed red. Anything Philly is all me. I had to bring a piece of home with me,” Whack says after inviting the Philadelphia Phillies mascot behind the Desk for “MOOVIES.”
Whack has been an invigorating presence in music since releasing her debut mixtape Whack World in 2018. At the Desk, she performs fresh arrangements of the biggest cuts from that album - “Flea Market,” “Pretty Ugly” and “Hungry Hippo” - before traversing an array of songs from her newest release WORLD WIDE WHACK. Whack and her bandmates are so locked in, it’s hard to believe that this performance is her first time fronting a live band. Aside from the tasteful arrangements, creativity and synergy, I especially love how each person behind the Desk lets their inner kid out to play.
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide or is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
SET LIST
“Flea Market”
“Pretty Ugly”
“Hungry Hippo”
“MOOD SWING”
“ACCESSIBLE”
“MS BEHAVE”
“IMAGINARY FRIENDS”
“MOOVIES”
“27 CLUB”
“SHOWER SONG”
MUSICIANS
Tierra Whack: lead vocals
Ali Bervine: bass
Mary Floyd: keys, vocals
Russell Gelman-Sheehan: guitar
Michelle Hunt: vocals
Charles Jackson: keys
Sheldon Robinson: percussion
Mark Thomas: drums
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Hannah Gluvna
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Mitra I. Arthur, Elizabeth Gillis
Audio Engineers: Valentina Rodriguez Sanchez, Josh Newell
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Alanté Serene
Animation: Jackie Lay
Florist: Kelanda Edwards
Tiny Desk Team: Joshua Bryant, Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #tierrawhack
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I love how goofy she is. Such a fun, different sound - and the school classroom stage vibe cracked me up!
@RobertSlover
27 күн бұрын
kinda dorky, but solid tunes.
@kshelaanofelaas1967
13 күн бұрын
I hope Quinta Brunson is listening to Her! Abbott Elementary should have a performance special!❤
@danavixen6274
11 күн бұрын
I love Tierra! She's a QUIRKY and LOVELY talent! May she get her flowers! 💐💐💐💐💐💐
@1chaka
11 күн бұрын
@@RobertSloververy dorky and that’s okay. Being dorky is fun.
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
11 күн бұрын
She and her band are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The white shirts, school uniforms, the paper shirt w/writing. The paper being thrown 😩📝 I love it ALLL! Especially as a teacher ♥️
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
27 күн бұрын
It's pronounced "Medley"🎵🎶🎵 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Thank you I designed it!!
@DestyneeOM
27 күн бұрын
diamonds & pearlsss baby🥹
@uzumaki3755
27 күн бұрын
Not your average girll!
@superemesean5907
27 күн бұрын
We don’t care
@simsbanshee
27 күн бұрын
@@uzumaki3755 He needed swag and I provided
@tineshacopeland5414
27 күн бұрын
@@uzumaki3755Not your a-vera-ge girl
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
That chicken alfredo pop-tart couldn't even mess up this performance. ✨️🌠 Love you Whack.
I love Tierra’s silliness, creativity, and uniqueness with her music.
The Phillie Phanatic randomly dancing is such a mood, I love it. 😂
@Graymane
15 күн бұрын
A single demerit against The Phanatic for not knocking that guys Yankees cap off though. 😆
@valsadie
14 күн бұрын
At first I said why - and then I said, why not? He's groovin'!
I just smiled throughout the whole video! Her artistry is refreshing. Ms. Whack is such a joyful vibe!
Thank you NPR for still acknowledging Black Music Month and adding Tierra Whack to the lineup! ❤✊🏿🎶🎉💫
@RobertSlover
27 күн бұрын
NPR has been "acknowledging Black Music Month" for a while now.....welcome to the club man!
"27 Club" is unbelievable live.
@oNoline92o
20 сағат бұрын
It's even better live in my opinion ❤
NPR is just putting overtime in at this point! Tierra Whack!!!!!!!!!
OMG!! Thank you NPR This version of Hungry Hippo just sent me to heaven!!!!
This is my first experiencing any of Tierra Whack's music and I am overly impressed!! (I'm 52yrs old)
@javyjavyjavyjavy
19 күн бұрын
She is incredible, I hope you will check out the ~15 min Whack World video from 2018
@D.C._Native
19 күн бұрын
I'm right there with you at 51. She's refreshing & I love it.
@Dogmon33o55
17 күн бұрын
Put Tierra whack and potatoes. It’s good.
@derrickshawn5938
15 күн бұрын
"Flea Market" one of my favorite songs ❤
@kshelaanofelaas1967
13 күн бұрын
66 here & LOVING HER
Tierra Whack holds a very special place in my heart. I love her so much.
@dataodokpa5431
Күн бұрын
Me too❤
Love Whack! So unique, nobody else like her.
That band looks like there are so many untold stories that will have your head hurting from laughing! Love Ms Whack!!!!!!!!
We need to stop the sabotage and support Tierra. She is amazing ❤
@mtyson3248
27 күн бұрын
who is sabatoging her> what did she do? I think shes amazing!!
@revelationtruth1252
27 күн бұрын
@@mtyson3248Same I think she's super talented love her❤
@teahgurl
27 күн бұрын
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
26 күн бұрын
@@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!
Tierra Whack and her band are national treasures
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 💐
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 💪🏾🙏🏾💜
@beautifulbarbadian
27 күн бұрын
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
27 күн бұрын
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
25 күн бұрын
@@beautifulbarbadianI'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❤️❤️.
@beautifulbarbadian
25 күн бұрын
@@eurekasmith7827 thank you-much love ❤️
@kylaworst9982
24 күн бұрын
She’s got that unique and fun personality like yatchy she def should be bigger
The band is soo nice ohmygod pls DO go on tour
Young lady on the keys is so fine…sheeeeeeeesh lol.
@mickjen
28 күн бұрын
Mary Floyd, I love that Tiny Desk cites the musicians. Feels like reading the album jacket in my bedroom.
@moeblisss12
27 күн бұрын
@@mickjen agreed. But most people wouldn’t know who I was referring to if I mentioned her by name.
The creativeness from her is just really inspiring . It’s so different but you can clearly see her vision.
Whack has a unique voice. WOOHOO Philly!!!! We love Philly!
This was an amazing tiny desk performance! Longtime overdue.
I Literally Screamed When I Saw This Pop Up !!! WHACK WORLD !!! 💛💛💛
@HelpMeHelpMePlease
11 күн бұрын
Me too! I said we're finally here!
If Tierra has zero fans then I am dead! I love you Ms Whack!
I love her enthusiasm for the art!
I've never heard her before today. I love her uniqueness. ❤
@mickjen
28 күн бұрын
Coachella YT streams turned me onto her a few years ago. Those pandemic lockdown days made for some very interesting finds.
@jemellia_
27 күн бұрын
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
27 күн бұрын
You're in for a treat!!!! Check out her 20 minute video album on youtube. Whack World
@inmyOWN_world
26 күн бұрын
Please check her out
@HelpMeHelpMePlease
11 күн бұрын
Glad you found her.
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 💜💜💜
LOVE The Energy! Great Music! Thank you WHACK! All The Way From South Africa!!!!!
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
18 күн бұрын
i was shpcked for a moment too lol
@HelpMeHelpMePlease
11 күн бұрын
I wish she would've did Child Please... That's would've been great
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. ✨
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 !!
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
25 күн бұрын
check out her A Colors Show performance of "Unemployed" -- so good!
I CLICKED SO FAST!! TIERRAAAA!!
Yessssss! Black music month has been DELIVERING.
Philly in the building !!!!! Whack creativity is everything and she stay true to herself
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
Band is tight, and Tierra's so musically clever. Love it.
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"
One of the coolest shows on here, and that says a lot, as tiny desk delivers almost every time.
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.
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!!!
"first time performing with a live band" 😳 looked and felt effortless! 🌺 Beautiful!
This has to be one of the MOST creative tiny desk sets I have ever seen!! 🎉👏🏾
Jaguar Wright was just talking about Tierra Whack on Real Lyfe Street Stars, and then I get this notification...Crazy!
@lemonline3719
26 күн бұрын
What did she say?
Ngl tiny Desk These videos should be an hour long. I want to petition!
@lilpeachy7960
25 күн бұрын
yesss this!
@deykno87
23 күн бұрын
You gone have to pay admission at that point lol
She's soooooooooo underrated!!! Flow, lyrics and music Excel above many😍🙌🏽😍
Ms Behave was so good I just can’t believe how good she is live 😧 “His name is Tony he wears blue Sauconys”
Let’s Go! North Philly’s own!
Whack is back!
Whack with a live band is out of this world✈️🌍
lucky musicians with soundmasters of Tiny Desk👍👍👍 😊 ✨
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!
She really got the Philly phanatic 😍😍 love this girl
Just want to submit some noise for Ms. Tierra Whack from my own tiny desk! Thanks for brightening my workday and life goddess
Yes NPR!!! Whack is one of a kind, I can’t believe it took you this long to get her on here!
*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
This is Art with no Agenda… Tierra MUST be protected at all costs!!!!!!!
YES. Please go on tour with this band!!
Tiny Desk just gets it
Tierra 'no skips' Whack
I would absolutely loveeeee a whole live band album!!! Ughhhh sounds soooo amazingg💜
This Tiny Desk was FUN and VEry Entertaining.!!!! Talented.
7:55 MS BEHAVE with the band oooooooo it just scratches my brain so right🥴
I'm SOOOOOOO proud of you Queen....you had me at Mumbo Jumbo!!! Keep up the great work!
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! 🔥🔥
The number of times I screamed "YESSSSSS" during this
I’m smiling this whole duration of her performance. 😊 like this! It’s a gift to hear her music
Omgggggg my girl!!!!!!! Thank you NPR 🎉
This is what it looks like when you don’t let your inner child die. Super fun, creative, and whacky! Made me smile! 😂
I love Tierra whack so much. She so fun and entertaining
Whack is such a vibe! ❤
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
27 күн бұрын
Best one yet!!! Philly standup!!! My family!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’VE NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITED FOR A TINY DESK CONCERT
😃I absolutely love that her oh so stylish outfit resembles lyric embossed loose-leaf paper, including the holes on the cape!
She's so unique and creative. Love her music and how she doesn't take herself too seriously. 💯
Throwing the paper balls 🤔🤔 why did I smile every time they throw one.. everything about her makes me smile
Creativity Pen game The voice/s The band The vibe yonkinto nje ✅
First time hearing Whack, I love her....(54 yrs) gonna show my kid's.....they might think im Whack now 😅😅
Tierra is sooo clear of anyone else in the game rn
I have never heard of her before. I like it! Added to my playlist. ❤🔥
one of the best female rappers out right now and one of my favorites. I love seeing her win and pray she continues to get the recognition she deserves!!! she surpasses most of the female rappers out right now!
YES. omg was just starting to feel a bit rough about my night and was looking for a positive distraction and this pops up. bless. THANK YOU
Clicked so fast! Philly stand up 🙌🏽
Janelle Monae next!!! ✨️🤎
Whack and the philly phanatic made my day✨👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾✨Love this soooo much❤️
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!
Whack and the big backs 🤣🤝🏾
Such a treat for my for tiny desk! Love you Tierra 🤎
every drop this year has been ICONICCC thank you guysss
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😀
My fav from her is “millions.”
This made me soooo happy . The phanatic doing the Stevie wonder dance made my day . Thanks NPR and Tierra Whack . Go PHILS!!!!
That tight tight. Gotta find live
One of my favorite underrated artists. She's forever fun
I can tell you how it feels, when you lose what you love...❤