Chika: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- This performance was recorded on February 24, 2020. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In light of current events, NPR is postponing new live tapings of Tiny Desk Concerts. In the meantime, check out Tiny Desk (home) concerts! They’re recorded by the artists in their home. It’s the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
March 13, 2020 | Abby O'Neill -- Showing her playful side, the 23-year old rapper, Chika came to the Tiny Desk chock-full of jokes and lots of flair, even bringing her sister in-tow to celebrate the occasion as a family affair. Chika was also the first hip-hop act to anchor her set with just a Peruvian cajón instead of a full, hard-hitting kit. The surprisingly stripped-down performance allowed her lyrics, with all their nuance, to take center stage - and the result was remarkable.
The impressive harmonies from Chika's four backup singers brought all the feels right out of the gate. Backed by a guitar melody that was both catchy and eerily haunting, Chika ripped through "Industry Games," the first single and title cut to her major label, debut EP. Moving seamlessly between rap verse and melodic hooks, Chika showcased her unusual tonality, multi-cadence delivery and vocal range, with an effortless, double-time lyrical bounce.
These days, most hip-hop artists who come to the Tiny Desk try to one-up performances by their peers and think a blowout production is better. But Chika knew less was more. When your level of talent cuts through - and hits you directly in the gut as hers did - there's no need or time for any industry games.
SET LIST
"Industry Games"
"Songs About You"
"Balencies"
"Crown"
"Intro"
MUSICIANS
Chika: vocals; Dominic Missana: cajon; David Levitan: guitar; Chris McClenny: bass; Jabri Rayford: vocals; Rachel Robinson: vocals; Darius Dixson: vocals; Danielle Withers: vocals
CREDITS
Producers: Abby O'Neill, Morgan Noelle Smith, Jack Corbett; Creative director: Bob Boilen; Audio engineers: Josh Rogosin, Alex Drewenskus; Editor: Maia Stern; Videographers: Jack Corbett, Maia Stern, Melany Rochester, Bronson Arcuri; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Production Assistant: Shanti Hands; Executive producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Max Posner/NPR
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Want to play your own Tiny Desk concert? Unsigned musicians, enter the 2024 Tiny Desk Contest between Jan. 23 and Feb. 21. Learn more: npr.org/tinydeskcontest.
Thank you for having us, NPR!
More than impressive... You are truly a breath of fresh air... Blessings...
GUHL!!! You all are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is the best tiny desk I’ve ever witnessed. Female Kayne West.
Naw @CHIKA 🎼 THANK YOU SUGGA!
@@F2DPro say so!🙅🏽
YO THESE BACKGROUND VOCALISTS ARE NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH
one of the best BV's I ever heard on TD.... they bad!!
Background singers is on point they are Bananas ❤❤🔥 🔥
At All
Agreed
I was thinking the same thing!!!😀
Four years later, I'm embarrassed to mention how many times I've watched Chika's Tiny Desk. The closest thing to perfection 💕
Meeeeee toooooo!!! Love Chika
@@adisacommunications9378 her personality made things extra perfect. It's the best
I am unashamed, lololololol… it’s one of the best tiny desks of any genre!!! Especially second track…
@@ismanieg3877 Re. It's still sounds so perfect. I am glad i gave her a chance!
The backup singers compliment her so much THEY ARE NOT TO MESS WITH
Especially when they performed Balencies.
*complement
She's fire of course but can we discuss how the background NEVER missed a note and maintained consistent through every song...
I came here to say exactly this 🙏
Preeeeeeeech! They are too talented!
Word!
FACTS THEY MURDERED.... Balencies?!? Stop playing with me!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Yes, the whole set was dope. I want to hear the background singers do some covers.
She’s so comfortable it’s comforting.
Full heartedly honest !
Was thinking the same thing. If I say 1 sentence with a coat on.... I'm sweating!! Lol
Exactly! Well said.
YES!
She is being herself. What you see is what you get!
List of songs in order:
0:02 - Industry Games
4:00 - Songs About You
8:56 - Balencies
13:03 - Crown
15:51 - Intro
Thx ☺️ man
you just deserve the heaven
ahhh beat me to it!!
I'm so impressed
Songs bout u
😲😳😍🙈
Her breath control, her flow, her swag. I'm in love 💕 👏🏾
''I dont have an hourglass figure but I can get small while my pockets get bigger'" This chick is fire man.
Cislariu Raoul she is AMAZING. Love her
Cislariu Raoul ‼️
Cislariu Raoul fire 🔥
She’s amazing and I absolutely love her
ffffffff absolute fire
she's worthy of a spot with the Dreamville gang, no cap
i second this fasho
fr fr
I 1000% agree
Eh
Definitely
I need Chika internationally recognized now. I been playing this once a month for the last 2 years and I have yet to run into someone with her named tattooed on their neck. Unacceptable.
I love her😩😍😍
name on neck is too much of branding. no thanks lol
I found this vid from some internet comment, but for what it's worth, she's got a new Canadian fan. Lauryn Hill vibes, but more real.
I'll do it if no one else wants to 👻
What is wrong with you? I wouldn't tattoo my mama's or my daddy's name on my neck. What am I going to look like tattooing someone's name on my neck who isn't even responsible for me being on this earth? Is Chika's name tattooed on your neck? If so, that's the only neck you need to concern yourself with. Being a fan doesn't mean being a fool.
Her voice is so unique she can jump from singing and rapping with the same tone. That’s versatility. She will be Grammy status soon
This comment aged so well… nomination is there!!
This chic Chika just bodied 4 genres- Rap, Hip hop, Soul, Neo-soul!!!
My. Goodness!!!
Not to mention comedy lol. Chikas got jokes!
And under 20 minutes 🤦🏾♀️ love her
Agreed. Straight 🔥.
What's the difference between rap and hip hop
I am with you!!! I got goose bumps grooving to them. She doper than pure co kah eeena. She truth. I love the way she is against what "is expected" . I'm an instant fan
She got me with the rapping, and then she drops the singing in the middle of the bar and its over. Yes.
You forgot the chapstick..lol she is definitely nice.
My 16 year old daughter got me hooked on Chika and I'm 51 years young. Love you...keep doing what you do, Queen. I 👀 you and the world will soon see your gifts.
Her background singers are singing like the rent is DUE!! Whew
Its honestly a shame rappers like this arent the ones most idealized...
Right she deserves to be on top!! 🙏🏿🥰😍🙌🏿
Cos Satan controls the industry and negativity sells. The more positive you are the more you overlooked.
But this is a real artist.
Truth doesn’t live in the industry God don’t live in the industry
@@empresschiefguru Satan was the angel of music amongst other things like manipulation, etc. You right. But God is in the industry too, we still have prophet's left thats mainstream, no names. If u know u know. But there are alot of sheep's in wolf clothing out there preying on the consumers.
Good music will always forever b there and never die, but won't b popular til the WORLD starts to believe.
God don't ever lose faith in us, he knows who's who and who's going to spark something great. Only time will tell, huh.
Be easy she still got a little too; but she 🔥 🔥
She definitely going to be underrated on that XXL list mark my words
I know ryt
I'm already seeing people claim she only on xxl cause they need to have women on there. Not like she's genuinely talented or anything
KIA: KMH Fr like I had to actually go check her out she deserves it
She’s gonna get signed by dreamvillle after this chyper stuff is over
U was right😂
I hope she sees this. Crowns just inspired me to continue working through my depression! You a real one salute
12:57 Crown really hit me in the feels...I'm 16, and I've been working so hard. Everyone I know keeps telling me that "these are my last years of high school, and I need to set everything straight so I can make it to college" And I never expected this to be easy, but sometimes the pressure gets to you. And just hearing that song... Showed me that I'm not alone and that there might be another road for me. So thank you Chika💜
It's been 6 months. As you come back to listen to this song again, where are you? I hope you've continued to work hard and enjoying highschool. 💙👊🏾🙏🏾
@@eternitic.1511 Thank you for reminding me of this comment! It's been half a year and a lot of things has changed for me. I would say I'm in a better headspace, it seems that my future path is starting to mold together and things don't seem grim anymore. I've actually started to do thing's in high school that are helping my school and teachers! I'm trying to enjoy my last two years while still working hard. I know it'll still be tough getting to where I want to be in life, but I know now that I'm not alone on this journey. So now that I listen to crown, it gives me motivation! Thank you for caring!💜
Favorite song by her
She is such a VIBEEE. Her energy is so elevating
Etienne Bunbury :) so what can you do? nothing? yeah that’s what I thought
I know i just heard of her about 2 weeks ago where the heck ive been dag she nice she going to be fine I love her
0:00 - Industry Games
4:00 - Songs About You
8:56 - Balencies
13:03 - Crown
15:51 - Intro
Life saver✊
Thank youuuuuuu mvp!
MVP MVP
WhTs the song that went viral? Trying to find it again
So clutch
She's better than 90% of rappers out there
Praying for you Chika, can’t nobody take your crown ❤️
Never heard of Chika before this. She is the absolute truth. This was absolutely mind blowingly good. Rooting for her like mad!
Lordnels Omg Same. She’s definitely added to the playlist. ❤️Her
Check her on Funk Master Flex freestyle
My sentiments exactly. 💥🔥🌟✨💞🎙
Shes it!! Welcome!!
Check out her IG that's where she started
"How you sick as me but come and act like you the medicine?!" A question for the masses.
"come and function as the medicine" but still, same to the question lol
Mecca Shields good question but a good answer is also saying people who hurt feel the need to heal others subconsciously at times. Because we crave to be healed, a lot of us attempt to fix others pains and problems in hopes it’ll heal them. In most cases it usually doesn’t pan out so smoothly, it’s good communicating with one another though while showing empathy. We all could learn things from one another, things that can help propel us further in life.
Everything about this is solid gold. Chika has so much raw talent! The flow, the rhythms and rhyme, the double entendres, the beauty of her soul, just everything~~
I have listened to this ENTIRE performance not less than 20 times. Brilliant lyrics, smooth delivery, flawless background. Getting ready for listen number 21. Keep up the great work. Thank you NPR Music for bring true talent through this platform.
This video made me realize how underrated of a skill bantering with the audience is. An artist like Chika who can effectively banter with their audience shows that they’re loose, witty. improvisational and inventive. More artists should banter! Lol
I agree!
for real, this is how hip hop should feel.
This is sooo underrated. you could have 5 minutes on stage and give the audience SO much of your personality just because you dont treat it 1 sided
As much as aI appreciate the bantering Om ok with her just rapping and singing. Like MTS, banter but keep it at a minimum. I came for music not a story. Or banter
Mate none of her jokes were funny
She has that floetry vibe going on. Vocals with Rhymes
Yesss!! I pick up some Arrested Development and Ms. Melody vibes as well. She's incredibly talented.
Joe from DC you’re absolutely correct
@@leggyladyus5 especially with her dark skin and gap in her teeth!
Can we bow to Missy for breaking the wall down for big girls in the south (and all over) to sing and rap whilst being seen as more than the ones that came before
Yes! I was feeling the floetry vibes.💞
This is the best tiny desk I have ever seen and I’ve watched them all big applause to Chika and huge props to the band and the vocalists are Fire!!!
This version of Balencies needs to be on every streaming platform right now 😭😭 the way I’ve been stuck on it for the longest.
I already knew Chika's potential and power but those harmonies and that instrumentation elevated this experience. I love this. I love NPR for introducing more rappers. I hope people realize that rap is multi-faceted as well. Perfection. :o)
Kenneth Gabriel yes!!! Perfection!
Thanks so much! We are happy we did too!
@@nprmusic You guys just need to get more Afrobeats artists
Im def a fan now 😍
I am not one who would be considered a fan of rap music, but this is absolute 🔥. The whole aspect, the band, the background vocals, the way China flows, the vibe. I love this.
Flow, vocals, banter with audience, stage presence. SHE HAS IT ALL!!
Maribeja Intel Bro! I’m in total awe! She definitely gained a new fan all the way from South Africa❤️
That vocal crescendo from 7:25 to 7:35 gives me goosebumps every time
I'm telling you, those background singers are everything
Still one of my favorite tiny desks ❤
😊😊😊My favorite as well
The best!!!
No paid endorsement, but her newest project is only 6 bucks on Amazon music right now. Totally worth every penny and then some. Chika stay slaying 🔥
Scorpius Jones link it man
Link so we can support
its also on tpb!!! lol!!!
Scorpius Jones y by god f y
Link it. She's not coming up when I search for her.
I just realized I’ve been smiling the entire 18 minutes of this performance.
Me too
Omgg yessss!! I love her!!
I had the stank face for at least half of that
right!!
Riiiight!
I can listen to her Everyday cause she’s saying Something & different from the norm, Everybody sounds the same, She’s Refreshing & different, She is 🔥
Chika and Tierra Whack could be sisters with how much they emulate one another in terms of energy and flow. They both deserve so much more recognition than what they are currently receiving. Much love to them both!
Too many mediocre hip hop artists rely on auto tune to write songs like these: Chika is the real deal. Grateful to hear her for the first time and become a new fan
Hey i dont mind. I need club music , trap and lyrical. Etc
While we're saying how great Chika is we got give major props to her band especially those background singers.
leikeli47
Full 100!!!! Agreed
Glad you're still here Chika!🤍🤍🤍
She's everything!!!! I love her production, her band and her background singers are freaking amazing. Pure talent.
Most versatile hip-hop artist since Lauren Hill. I'm loving this.
**LAURYN
cringe it's Lauryn
"Female"
I don't know about all that
Exactly what I was thinking
WELL. Started this video as a curious viewer, ended it as a STAN.
SAME....SUCH FUYAH💥
Totally!
Freal she can spit man
Same here!
Yassss🙌🏾🔥
First time hearing about her... She’s so dope!!!
A total breath of fresh AIR!!!!!! Thank you, Chika your band and BG vocalists are beasts.
I’m embarrassed to say how many times I skipped past this artist on the Tiny Desk but now I’m a certified fan.
Omg im ashmed so did I and i loved it so much than other ones i have watched
Yo mad FACTS me too
Ssaammmeeee!!!
Same!
🖐🏽
The best thing that has happened in 2020 is me discovering CHIKA. Thank you for having her NPR!
Facts sis🔥
Exactly sis!
Absolutely 🔥🔥
Same
Bro facts
Hope she gets better and stay with us longer 💕
I'm sobbing so hard man, me too :(
What happened??
I THINK she had a suicide attempt
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 prayers up for Chika. I hope they find you in time.
Either she was born in the wrong generation or she really liked her parents’ music. She brings back the 90’s and early 2000’s.
what? she's probably in her mid twenties - probably a 90's kid, you can hear the influences
Totally agree and I love it!
Does the combination of rapping an singing melodically in the chorus remind anyone of Lauren Hill?
@@moosesnWoop she's 22
I believe her parents are older and from Nigeria but hey maybe they listened to 90’s rap/hip hop
Shes 23. Our generation got the best of both worlds
Chika raps like a soft prayer in the morning. 🙏🏽
You told the truth and her background singers are angels 😍.
Straight up anointed griot status! In the league with Pac.
Wow, what a beautiful way to put it
Man she can rap
Sunday Bless
her songs are literally poetry🥺
THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE ARTIST!!!
She out raps your favorite rappers💯❤🔥
I swear these vibes are coming from nowhere... I don't know any other living artist capable of rapping and singing that well in a Neo-soul and groovy style. She can only be the secret daughter of lauryn hill and Notorious Big ! 23 years old and brimming with talent, you've got all my support !!!
Being from her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama and a Biggie fan, it bought tears to my eyes to hear someone give a Biggie reference to another artist from here. Doe B. was the first with T.I. always telling the industry Doe was the B.I.G. of the south and now this.. THANKS FOR GIVING THE HOMETOWN LOVE!!
She's incredible. NoName, a critically acclaimed Chicago artist and Spoken Word Goddess is up there. If you're not familiar, check out her first 'mixtape' "Telefone".... you can find the entire thing here on youtube. It's a short, jazzy delightful and beautiful listen. Jazz, Neosoul Hip Hop masterpiece.
@@robinvolpi who are you talkkng about? Chika is from Montgomery?
@@streetfamdjs Hey, genius. I said that she's "incredible" then went on to discuss OTHER incredible female emcees, such as "NoName" from Chicago.
@@robinvolpi sorry for not being smart enough to know NoName was the name
I feel robbed for just now finding out about Chika. Soooo good.
Facts
Fax plus tax
Same hereee literally just stumbled on the video rn
Bruhhh same
same here. thanks to 2k21 beats.
her lyrics about depression were 100% on point. this is what talent is!
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Why are you even listening to this music if that’s how you feel? Go on the channels of the music you love and allow people who LOVE this music to enjoy without feeling your negativity.
*_0:04_**_ - Industry Games_* (2:42)
*_3:57_**_ - Songs About You_* (7:59)
*_8:53_**_ - Balencies_* (11:24 / credits - 11:41)
*_13:00_**_ - Crown_*
*_[_**_15:44_**_] - Intro_* (17:29)
You the true MVP luv thank you
EM
VEE
PEA
Someone get this man a drink 🥃
I wanted "designer" too :/
thank you
Ok, 46 seconds in and I would like to say that you all must understand that you are currently under the sound / influence of a goddess. do not take this moment for granted. let the spirit move you. carry on.
yaaas!
CHIKA ORANICUHH Aye bro, you’re literally not me. lol cut it out.
@@oranicuhh yoooo, this whole time I was liking their post thinking it was you, I even subscribed to their channel and everything, smh
@@ghettoelmo87 same
lol, fake chika taking credit
The Best Tiny Desk Concert Ever.. Hands Down
Her raw sound is sooo good.
It's so rare to feel someone's energy through a phone. She's a power house of pure Soul.
She's powerful. NoName is another one. Her album "Telefone" is incredible. Can find it here on CZcams. She did a Tiny Desk performance as well, when she was sick... but it was great.
Her music is forever lasting Floetry Vibes🔥
Word
For real
but only wayyyy better and not nasal
@@JulieDeuxFois now why you gotta come in and ruin things like an emasculated white boy?
@@Someone-jx5qi stop with your sexism and racism!
easily one of the best tiny desk, i revisit this so much.
WAIT. Can we talk about how homegirl on the background vocals held and didnt miss a note while singing TALK” about 200 times!!!!!
The verses, the singing, her sense of humor when she's talking.
I love her.
Its crazy she was born on the same day biggie died, makes me really think reincarnation is real her flow is effortless
Ya
Weirdly I just got from listening to Biggie´s Juicy then Immediately remembered this Chika performance.. such a coincidence!
Yeah and carti was born the day Tupac died
@@jakemamula8067 aye that don’t count 😂
@@ionlygame7712 shhhh
I don't know why I've slept on these Tiny Desk Concert. This is amazing and she is only 22! I wish all of them all the success in the world!
Never heard of her before today. She's 🔥🔥🔥
I can’t get over the BACKGROUND VOCALIST...😍😍
She’s special. This slaps. Her whole vibe is so refreshing and just grooves so smoothly
love your name!
It´s really unhealthy how many times I have been here.
Just got here and all I gotta say is wow she’s SPITTING 🗣️🗣️
Grammy nominated....as she should be
So amazing i so love me some Chika we must collaborate
Is she?, she should be !
Chika and Noname collab needs to happen.
Louder
Most definitely!!!!!!
Mannnn listennnnn
YES
And Rhapsody
i can't really describe it but this genre of music always feels like it's the last period of a great day full of energy
So amazing listening to these stripped back! The background singers…. MY GOD! I love how more artists are letting their background singers shine along with them! 🧡
It's so refreshing to hear a sister with something to say in this day and age.
leikeli47
This is art. Her flow is cerebral.
I love this woman. Thank you for sharing your soul.
Please stay with us. We love you🤎⚘
Where has Chika been all my life? 😍 Lyricism, flow, musicality ✅✅✅
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Just asked myself the same Question!!
I'm in love 😍
Uyangihlanyisa!!!!
Backing singers killed it also. Let's not forget them.
Breathe of fresh air Chika…. True artist
Such a shame she retired. I hope she gets a chance to rest and recover and maybe someday we’ll be lucky enough to have her back.
Wait what 🥺
why’d she retire??
Real talk, Crown made me tear up. So tired of mediocre “artists” sullying the rap game and this performance made me reminisce of falling for new music. Depression is a nasty monster so many are wrestling with but the Tiny Desk lifted my spirit in a divine way 🙌🏾
I know we’re all thinking it...
This just might be the greatest Tiny Desk ever.
mac’s will always be the best for me but don’t get me wrong she killed it
Mac Miller
close but Mac
Rap? Top 5. She had a LOT of help. Dope though
Anderson paak
Songs about you has gotten me through some dark places since it was released. So relatable and soothing! I love you Chika!
the girls are dominating the rap game this year
1of1 pressed
Completely !!! They spit waaay better than many male rappers !!
Drop some names, pls
@@alexanderawagjan1755 If u fr being serious check out Rico Nasty, Tierra Wack, Kodie shane, 070 Shake, Young m.a, Dreezy, Snow tha product, Angel Haze, Lady Leshurr, NyNy, Qveen Herby, & Londyyn B. There's more I just tried to mix it up. They all have diff sounds & been killin it for a min now.
@@youriricher1123 cap
Who has been back here everyday since you found this gem? Chika is a 🐐.
My favourite tiny desk of all time!
Chicka has all the Beauty, riddim, Class and spirituality that make us cry laugh and sit easy ... so BLESSED ❤❤
She’s about to body the xxl cypher 🔥
imagine being loved FACTS!!! Can’t wait!!
She did
Here to say she absolutely killed it 🔥🔥🔥
And she did
@@justice999 already said it 🤪💯
I'm 60 years young and I just got chills. Work it girl! Success!
Same. Sitting here in the living room with the windows open. I can see leaves dancing in the wind and feel cool air coming in. I'm getting chill bumps, dang, is it that cold out?? Nope. It's from Chika!
Definite chills! 💜
Me too...59yrs young
Same!!
@@Bithiah71 sounds like a song....pen it...
Why am I NOW hearing about her! Love her flow
I feel so blessed to have come across you! Your lyricism and artistry is medicine! I appreciate your voice and your essence! Keep shining in your magnificence! 🙏🏼🍯🌊🐚🌻🥂💎💎💎