Produced by Lyons League and shot by Cold Wolf Visualz.
Cordae – Tiny Desk (Home) Concert (Video)
From Bobby Carter for NPR Music:
Midway through his Tiny Desk (home) concert, Cordae shares the backstory behind “RNP” from his 2019 debut album, The Lost Boy, and the early stresses he endured as a successful young rapper. It takes a comedic twist, but his father’s insight sets him straight. The music industry hasn’t tainted him, and he’s choosing to have fun with it. There’s an undeniably pure quality to his Tiny Desk. The entire performance exudes confidence, and his excitement is palpable.
He’s put a lot of pressure on himself as the self-proclaimed “best rapper under 25,” but the DMV-bred emcee has a solid argument. With a critically praised debut under his belt and co-signs from peers and legends alike, he’s checking all the boxes. From a rustic, elegant setting in Los Angeles, he plays a combo of Lost Boy favorites and cuts from his new album, From a Birds Eye View. The new music sheds more light on what Cordae is made of.
The emotional “Momma’s Hood” and introspective “C Carter” round out the set with songs like the barred-up “Sinister.” The mood flows perfectly for 20 minutes, and in between cracking a couple of lighthearted funnies about Tiny Desk, he stakes his claim and checks another box as a charismatic live performer.
SET LIST
“C Carter”
“Want From Me”
“RNP”
“Thousands Word/Thanksgiving Medley”
“Sinister”
“Momma’s Hood”
“Chronicles”MUSICIANS
Cordae: vocals
Clarence “Klueworld” Lewis IV: drums, music director
Eric Fells: keys
Leonardo “LEO” Varella: guitar
Mike Phillips: bass
Jacob Scesny: saxophone
Derrick Evans: vocals
Eric Lyn: vocals
Phylicia Hill: vocals
Aja Grant: vocalsCREDITS
Video: Chadrick Fellers, Jeremy Ivory-Chambers, Will Noyce
Audio: Freddie Johns III
Production Manager: Tone Lopez
Stage Manager/Backline Tech: Chris FrancoTINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Joshua Bryant
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Maia Stern, Kara Frame, Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
NLE Choppa Feat. Moneybagg Yo – “Too Hot” (Video)
Produced by CHASETHEMONEY. NLE Choppa’s Me vs. Me drops next week.
Cheecho – ‘In Hog We Trust 2’ (Stream)
Featuring seven dope cuts and a single assist from Cruddy Murda. Stream below.
Cordae – L.A. Leakers Freestyle (Video)
There is no other way to bring in the new year than to set the tone for 2022 with a blazing entry from the undeniable Cordae.
Nearly four years after delivering his first L.A. Leakers freestyle, the ‘From A Birds Eye View’ rapper unleashed complete HEAT for the Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk coveted series, with Freestyle 126. Cordae came through to the LIFTOFF to completely take the bar up higher than some of your favorite rappers can meet, according to the 24-year-old emcee.
Not holding back during the nearly 10-minute moment, Cordae hit us with a three-piece offering, spitting bars over the late Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick The Door In,” Jadakiss’ “Put Ya Hands Up,” and Kodak Black’s “Super Gremlin.” Unloading punches and boasting his prowess, Cordae spits:
Oh, I get it, you n****s must’ve forgot
I’m like a young f***in’ Malcolm with a touch of Barack
Got this ballplayer main b**** sucking’ my c***
But, that was years ago, I got the weirdest flow
Been doing this sh** since cartoons and cereal
I’m not new to this, I’m true to this, shout to Ludacris
My first words, “Move b****” when I came out the uterus
Cordae Performs “Sinister” and “Chronicles” On ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video)
From A Bird’s Eye View officially makes landfall January 14th.
No Savage, JG Riff & CartiEarss – “Carry Em” (Video)
Courtesy of HousePartii, Chasin Saks Films, and Ton4K.
WhiteboyCameWitDaBag Feat. Yg Teck, Roddy Rackzz & YBS Skola – “Bus Fare” (Video)
Rising Baltimore producer WhiteboyCameWitDaBag connects with three of his hometown’s biggest frontrunners for one hell of a collaboration. Taken from Christmas List, which can also be streamed in full below.
Cheecho – “#FREESOULJA” (Video)
Shot by Ton 4K and taken from the forthcoming release, In Hog We Trust 2.
Chelly The MC – “Super Gremlin Freestyle” (Video)
They told me you would switch, but I still did it.. cause I’m the realest! 💯 Tag @KodakBlack1k 😈🔥 #supergremlinfreestyle #freestylefriday pic.twitter.com/yiv7kf6lM5
— MCMC👑 (@ChellyTheMC) January 7, 2022
It only makes since for Chelly The MC to send out reminders of her lyrical prowess from time to time — this time, it’s over Kodak Black’s “Super Gremlin” instrumental.
2 Chainz Feat. 42 Dugg – “Million Dollars Worth Of Game” (Video)
Produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat. Dope Don’t Sell Itself is said to be on the way.
Cordae – “FABEV Freestyle” (Video)
Before From A Bird’s Eye View arrives in a week, Cordae goes in over a Kendrick Lamar classic.